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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
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SUMMARY:No Kings Boston
DESCRIPTION:March 28 is NO KINGS Boston\, and it’s going to be bigger than ever! \nWe will be singing sometime\, potentially more than once\, between approximately noon-3pm. \nSign up now and we’ll provide details as they become available. Sign up here
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/save-the-date-no-kings-boston/
LOCATION:Boston Common\, Beacon Street and Park Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260329T220845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T220845Z
UID:2122-1774868400-1774872000@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Save Our State coalition "march of shame"
DESCRIPTION:The Save Our State coalition is holding a “march of shame” calling Fidelity and other financial institutions to resign from the Massachusetts High Tech Council. The High Tech Council is running two ballot questions in 2026 that would cut taxes for the ultra-rich at the expense of working people and the essential programs we rely on. \nThe march will start at 112 Congress Street in downtown Boston and make its way to the State House. \nSign up here
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/save-our-state-coalition-march-of-shame/
LOCATION:112 Congress Street\, 112 Congress Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260322T231306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T221432Z
UID:2104-1775219400-1775226600@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Opening Day at Fenway
DESCRIPTION:It’s opening day at Fenway Park and the cleaners\, members of SEIU 32BJ\, will be picketing for a fair contract. Wages and benefits are well below what thousands of other 32BJ members make\, and negotiations are far from reaching an agreement. \nSign Up Here. Exact location for meeting up at Fenway Park will be emailed to those who register. \n 
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/opening-day-at-fenway/
LOCATION:Fenway Park\, 4 Jersey St\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260322T231535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T231535Z
UID:2107-1775905200-1775912400@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Songs of defection at Burlington ICE
DESCRIPTION:We will sing at two related weekly standouts at the Burlington ICE facility and on nearby Mall Rd.\, with a different kind of set list: songs of defection. We’ll sing as a way of inviting ICE agents and counter-protesters to come on over to the side of love and justice. The focus will be on moral disarming and de-escalation\, as well as on supporting and encouraging the protestors who are there every week. Sign Up Here.
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/songs-of-defection-at-burlington-ice/
LOCATION:ICE Burlington Office\, 1000 District Ave\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260329T222046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T222149Z
UID:2130-1776250800-1776258000@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Songs of defection at Burlington ICE Weekly Wednesday Standout
DESCRIPTION:We will join the weekly Wednesday standout at the Burlington ICE facility. We’ll sing as a way of inviting ICE agents and counter-protesters to come on over to the side of love and justice. The focus will be on moral disarming and de-escalation\, as well as on supporting and encouraging the protestors who are there every week.\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up Here . Note – It’s  a shared sign up form with the April 11 action\, and you can sign up for either or both days there.
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/songs-of-defection-at-burlington-ice-weekly-wednesday-standout/
LOCATION:ICE Burlington Office\, 1000 District Ave\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260322T231932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T231932Z
UID:2109-1776605400-1776610800@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Climate Allies - One Sun\, One Earth\, One People
DESCRIPTION:Boston Interfaith Climate Allies will be holding a celebration: One Sun\, One Earth\, One People. The event will start at The Embrace followed by a procession to the Cathedral of St. Paul for a speaking program including environmentalist and author Bill McKibben. Sign Up Here
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/interfaith-climate-allies-one-sun-one-earth-one-people/
LOCATION:The Embrace\, 139 Tremont St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260426T212246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T214046Z
UID:2176-1777390200-1777395600@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Lesley University Faculty Strike
DESCRIPTION:Join the first day of a strike by non-tenure track faculty\, members of SEIU Local 509\,  at Lesley University. \nIssues include pay (they may be college professors but they can’t afford to live near their workplace)\, workload\, and job security. Sign Up to Show Up.
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/lesley-university-faculty-strike/
LOCATION:Lesley University\, 29 Everett Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260426T213111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T213111Z
UID:2182-1777471200-1777478400@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:BWH Informational Picket
DESCRIPTION:Nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital\, members of the Mass Nurses Association (MNA)\, are holding an informational picket. \nAt the bargaining table\, Mass General Brigham (MGB – the hospital system)\, has offered a 0% raise (no\, that is not a typo)\, while increasing their health insurance costs.                   Sign Up to Show Up.
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/bwh-informational-picket/
LOCATION:Brigham and Women’s Hospital\, 75 Francis Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T110000
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CREATED:20260426T213821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T213822Z
UID:2185-1777633200-1777636800@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Protect Act singing at the State House
DESCRIPTION:We will lead singing as we stroll through the halls of the State House calling for legislation to protect MA immigrants. \nThe Protect Act coalition is organizing singing every day next week. \nCan’t make it on Friday? Join the singers on Tuesday\, April 28 instead of or in addition to Friday. Friday’s singing will be led by BVOCAL; Tuesday’s singing will be lead by other members of the coalition. Sign Up to Show Up.
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/protect-act-singing-at-the-state-house/
LOCATION:State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260504T024701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T024702Z
UID:2210-1777989600-1777995000@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Harvard Graduate Student Union picket line
DESCRIPTION:Over four thousand Harvard graduate students have been on strike for almost two weeks. Despite bargaining since February 2025\, the university administration has refused to negotiate on several key issues\, including how the university handles harassment and discrimination complaints and protections for noncitizen graduate student workers. Sign Up to Show Up. \n\n\nAny strike is about more than one union contract. History has taught us that unions raise the standard of living for all workers\, union and non-union. History has also taught us that we are much more likely to prevail against fascism when we have a strong labor movement in the fight.
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/harvard-graduate-student-union-picket-line/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260420T174209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T024001Z
UID:2166-1778148000-1778155200@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:State House singing for the Protect Act and Progressive MA Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:From 10-11am\, we’ll sing in the halls of the State House for legislation to protect MA immigrants. A Senate vote on the Protect Act is expected that same afternoon.\nThen from 11-noon\, Progressive Mass. holds its annual Lobby Day. We will teach songs as part of the lobby training then march through the State House halls. PM’s legislative priorities include the Protect Act\, plus data privacy\, an end to pipelines and new jail construction\, and rent control. Join us for one or both time slots.\nSign up here
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/progressive-ma-annual-lobby-day/
LOCATION:State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260504T024436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T200223Z
UID:2208-1779562800-1779570000@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Refugee Immigration Ministry singing in Malden
DESCRIPTION:We will join a multi-cultural line-up of ensembles (African\, Chinese\, and more) for an annual concert in Malden\, sponsored by the Refugee Immigration Ministry. As always\, BVOCAL will be there to lead singing\, not perform. The evening promises to be especially moving. \nSign up here. \nLearn more about the full program here. \n 
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/refugee-immigration-ministry-singing-in-malden/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260420T173758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173901Z
UID:2163-1780133400-1780144200@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Song Leading Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Everyone in BVOCAL can be a song leader!  Whether you take the mic to teach a song or lead as part of a group\, this workshop is a chance to build your skills.\nTogether\, we will create a caring and supportive space in which to learn best practices for song leading\,\nAnyone interested will get a chance to lead a song in a small group and get feedback from your fellow BVOCAL members.\nSign up here
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/song-leading-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, 6 Webster St.\, Brookline\, MA\, 02446
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260601T203924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T203924Z
UID:2299-1780581600-1780587000@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Faulkner Hospital information picket
DESCRIPTION:We will join front line caregivers at MGB Faulkner Hospital\, members of 1199 SEIU\, on their informational picket line. They are bargaining for fair wages\, AI protections\, and staffing conditions that will help retain experienced caregivers and support quality patient care. \nTheir slogan: Nobody working at a Mass General Brigham Hospital should be struggling to survive!  Sign up here. \n 
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/faulkner-hospital-information-picket/
LOCATION:MGB Faulkner Hospital\, 1153 Centre Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02130
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260512T135714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T200703Z
UID:2225-1780601400-1780605000@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Justice At Work annual dinner at the SEIU 32BJ union hall
DESCRIPTION:Justice At Work supports workers in low-wage jobs to exercise collective power by providing legal assistance and training. One of BVOCAL’s members is being honored\, along with LUCE\, and instead of an acceptance speech we will lead singing! Our singing will take place sometime between 7:30 and 8:30pm. You are also welcome to buy a ticket and join a group of BVOCALers who will be staying for the full evening program\, including dinner (approximately 6-9pm or later). \nSign up here \nLearn more about the full program here.
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/justice-at-work-annual-dinner-at-the-seiu-32bj-union-hall/
LOCATION:SEIU 32BJ\, 26 West Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260512T165305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T165306Z
UID:2231-1780799400-1780846200@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Acton and Concord Indivisible "action hour"
DESCRIPTION:Acton and Concord Indivisible are hosting an indoor “action hour” focused on the Act On Mass call for accountability and transparency in the MA state legislature. BVOCAL will teach the crowd of activists some of our call and response songs. State Auditor Diana Dizoglio will be there to discuss her accountability efforts. Apparently she is a singer and may join us for a song! \nSign up here
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/acton-and-concord-indivisible-action-hour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260601T190312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T210030Z
UID:2257-1781271000-1781276400@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:ICE standout at Hanscom Airfield in Bedford
DESCRIPTION:We will join the weekly ICE standout at Hanscom Airfield in Bedford.  Thousands of detainees have been flown out of Hanscom. Parking is available on both sides of Old Bedford Road where it intersects with Hanscom Drive. \nJoin for all or just a portion of the time.  Sign up here. \n 
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/ice-standout-at-hanscom-airfield-in-bedford/
LOCATION:Hanscom Field\, 55 Grenier St\, Hanscom AFB\, MA\, 01731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T183000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260512T165541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T165542Z
UID:2234-1781456400-1781461800@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Dedham Flag Day parade
DESCRIPTION:The local UU church and the Dedham Human Rights Commission are assembling progressive voices to join the annual Dedham Flag Day parade. BVOCAL will lead singing as we march. \nSign up here 
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/dedham-flag-day-parade/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260608T172742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T172837Z
UID:2317-1781463600-1781470800@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Concert for the First Amendment - Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:No Kings is livestreaming a Concert for the First Amendment and watch parties will be happening all over the country. \nJoin the BVOCAL Watch Party on Sunday\, June 14\, 7-9pm at 6 Webster Street in Brookline. Bring a beverage or snack to share. This will be a time to socialize and connect\, but of course we might find ourselves singing along with the performers! \nNo need to sign up. Just come!
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/concert-for-the-first-amendment-watch-party/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, 6 Webster St.\, Brookline\, MA\, 02446
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114633
CREATED:20260601T192027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T192027Z
UID:2262-1782588600-1782592200@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Union women’s leadership organization - WILD training institute
DESCRIPTION:The union women’s leadership organization (WILD) has invited BVOCAL to lead singing during their weekend training institute. \nThe WILD weekend is for women only\, so this invitation is limited to BVOCAL women. The institute is attended by rank and file union members as well as members of workers centers. It is taking place at Bridgewater State University which means a one hour drive there and back; we will arrange carpools.  Sign up here.
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/union-womens-leadership-organization-wild-training-institute/
LOCATION:Bridgewater State University\, 131 Summer Street\, Bridgewater\, MA\, 02325
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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