Dear Greater Orange County:
Here are your opportunities this week to get out, make connections, and start taking action. This weekly schedule includes protests, city council/school board meetings, community-oriented activities and mutual aid drives for basics & essentials.
Event listings are collected from community groups across Orange County and do not imply endorsement. Assess your own risk before participating!
Did we miss anything you know about? Email us at 50501oc@proton.me.
You may bookmark the most up-to-date schedule at https://50501oc.com/protest-calendar/.
🗓️ MONDAY, FEB 16
Tustin
8:00–10:00 AM – [Weekly] Moral Mondays Banner Drop
📍 17th and 55 Freeway (Meet at Mimi’s)
👥 Hosted by: Indivisible Orange
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights & advocacy, release the Epstein files
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Brea
5:00–6:30 PM – [Weekly] Protest Rally
📍 Imperial Hwy & State College Blvd
👥 Hosted by: Indivisible CA 45
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights & democracy
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
🗓️ TUESDAY, FEB 17
Irvine
2-4PM – [Weekly through March 20] Really Really Free Market
📍 Langson Library at UCI near Lot 2
👥 Hosted by: Food Not Bombs Irvine
📢 Focus: NOT A PROTEST. Community-focused event; all are welcome and everything is free, no questions asked, no strings attached. Bring books, games, art, clothing, household items, non-perishable food, or just yourself!
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Orange
5-6:30PM – [Weekly] When We Unite We Win
📍 Glassell x Chapman
👥 Hosted by: Indivisible Orange
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
🗓️ WEDNESDAY, FEB 18
Mission Viejo
11:00 AM–1:00 PM – [Weekly] Defend Democracy, Demand Accountability
📍 La Paz Rd & Marguerite Pkwy
👥 Hosted by: SouthOC4Democracy
📢 Focus: Defend democracy & voting rights. Local activist and historian Jamie Williams will speak to us about how to organize your community and create long-lasting resistance.
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
🗓️ THURSDAY, FEB 19
Lake Forest
4:00–6:00PM – Weekly “Stand Up for Our Rights” Rally
📍 El Toro Rd & Trabuco Rd
👥 Hosted by: Indivisible Lake Forest
📢 Focus: Immigrant justice & civil rights
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
La Habra
5:00–6:30 PM – Weekly “Save Democracy” Protest
📍 Imperial Hwy & S. Beach Blvd
👥 Hosted by: Indivisible La Habra
📢 Focus: Fight the fascist regime
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
🗓️ FRIDAY, FEB 20
Villa Park
8:00–9:30 AM – [Weekly] No Hate, No Fear! Immigrants Are Welcome Here
📍 Villa Park Rd x N Wanda Rd
👥 Hosted by: Indivisible Orange
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights & advocacy
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Ladera Ranch
5:00 - 6:30 PM – [Weekly] Ladera Ranch Stands For Human Rights
📍 Crown Valley & Antonio Pkwy
👥 Hosted by: OC Indivisible Coalition
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights & democracy
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
🗓️ SATURDAY, FEB 21
Newport Beach
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM – [Weekly] “Defend Democracy” Protest
📍 PCH & Jamboree
👥 Hosted by: Newport Indivisible
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights, voting rights & democracy
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Santa Ana
10:30 - 12:30 PM – [Weekly] Protest Rally
📍 Bristol St and MacArthur Blvd
👥 Hosted by: Defenders of Democracy
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights & democracy
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Aliso Viejo
11:00 AM–12:30 PM – [Weekly] “Defend Democracy” Protest
📍 26501 Aliso Creek Rd (at Enterprise)
👥 Hosted by: Aliso Viejo Resistance
📢 Focus: Fight oligarchy & corporate power, stand up for human rights
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
🗓️ SUNDAY, FEB 22
Anaheim
Monthly Last Sundays 12-4PM – Really Really Free Market
📍 Pearson Park
👥 Hosted by: RRFM Anaheim
📢 Focus: NOT A PROTEST. Community-focused event. Every last Sunday of the month! No money. No bartering. No trading. Everything is FREE. What can you bring? Anything clean, useful, and safe. Craft supplies, books, toys, clothing, shoes, plants, housewares, small furniture, electronics, non-perishable food, etc. Bring your own blanket or tarp to set up your items.
Anaheim
12:00–4:00 PM – Food Drive Supporting the Anaheim RRFM
📍 Pearson Park (between the tennis courts)
👥 Endorsed by: 50501oc & OC Indivisible
📢 Focus: NOT A PROTEST. Community building, mutual aid
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
Huntington Beach
1:00–2:30 PM – [Weekly] Rally at City Hall
📍 Huntington Beach City Hall
👥 Hosted by: HB4Democracy, Orange Coast Huddle and 50501HB
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights, voting rights & democracy
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Irvine
2:00–4:00 PM – Protest Rally
📍 Irvine City Hall
👥 Hosted by: Community organized
📢 Focus: Defend democracy
Reminder: About the Sunday Weekly Rally for Democracy & Community Events
We host weekly actions every Sunday. The schedule is as follows:
Protest rallies 2-4pm every 1st and 3rd Sunday
Community-building activities 2-4pm every 2nd and 4th Sunday
Rotating locations throughout Orange COunty
For months with 5 Sundays (Mar, May, Aug, Nov) we will play it by ear – RSVP to the Mobilize event or subscribe to our Substack newsletter to stay updated.
Volunteer With Us!
To carry us forward in the movement using these survey results, there are jobs that need active owners.
Chat Admins: We do our planning on the Signal app. Help us set up and moderate our weekly planning chats.
Location Scouts: Research and propose locations for protest or activity for a given week.
Activity Planners: Adopt a favorite non-protest activity (Really Free Market, social picnic, skills workshop, sign-making, etc) and help make it a success.
Mutual Aid Coordinators: Manage our food/essentials drive, coordinate drop-off, recruit & schedule volunteers.
AND MORE: Many more volunteer roles are available, no matter your skills or availability!
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