Find a Democratic or left-leaning event near you.
Use the table below to sort through upcoming meetings, forums, trainings, and more hosted by the MassDems, local Democratic committees, or left-leaning organizations. Questions about the calendar or the DemDispatch? Contact events@massdems.org.
MassDems Event Calendar
View upcoming Democratic and left leaning events in Massachusetts.| Organization | Event Name | Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Description | Type | DTC or DSC? | Sign Up |
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| MassDems Campaign Services Subcommittee | MA Organizing Hub and Social Time | 8/28/2021 | 3:00:00 PM | 5:00:00 PM | Remote | Join our weekly "hub" where you can come and connect with other activists. We open a virtual space weekly where activists can bring their own project, volunteer for Democratic candidates and causes (we have projects available), or join a 30-minute training! | Meeting | Democratic State Committee Subcommittee | Sign up |
| The Marc Pacheco Committee | State Senator Marc Pacheco End of Summer Chicken Barbecue | 8/29/2021 | 1:00:00 PM | 5:00:00 PM | PACC Pavilion, 175 School Street, Taunton, MA | Barbecue served at 2 pm followed by speaking program. Baha Brothers Band will be performing. Tazz Barbecue will be providing the food. This event will take place outdoors. Tickets are $20, and sponsorships are available. | Fundraiser | No | Sign up |
| Bridgewater Democratic Town Committee | Bridgewater Dems End of Summer Social | 8/29/2021 | 1:00:00 PM | 5:00:00 PM | 160 South Drive, Bridgewater | Meet local elected officials, announced candidates for 2022, and potential candidates for 2022. Hamburgers, hotdogs, and cold beverages will be provided. No charge for this event. | Community event | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up |
| Groton DTC | August Meeting of Groton Democratic Town Committee | 8/29/2021 | 4:00:00 PM | 5:30:00 PM | Remote | Please email GrotonDTC@gmail.com for the Zoom link. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | |
| Elizabeth Warren | Franklin Meet and Greet with Elizabeth Warren | 8/30/2021 | 6:00:00 PM | Franklin Town Common, 200 Main St, Franklin | Doors open at 5:00 PM. Event begins at 6:00 PM. | Other | No | Sign up | |
| Milford Democratic Town Committee | Milford DTC Monthly Meeting | 8/30/2021 | 7:00:00 PM | Remote | Our monthly meeting, held remotely until further notice. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| Elizabeth Warren | Newton Meet and Greet with Elizabeth Warren | 9/1/2021 | 6:45:00 PM | Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, Newtown Highlands | Doors open at 5:45 PM. Event begins at 6:45 PM. | Other | No | Sign up | |
| The Shrewsbury Democratic Town Committee | Shrewsbury Democrats Summer Cookout! | 9/2/2021 | 6:30:00 PM | 8:00:00 PM | RSVP to ShrewsburyDTC@Gmail.com for Address | The Shrewsbury Democrats Summer Cookout is open to anyone interested in getting involved with the Democratic Party in Shrewsbury! This is an outdoor event; anyone not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should not attend. RSVP: ShrewsburyDTC@Gmail.com | Kick-off/rally | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up |
| New Bedford Democratic Town Committee | September All City Dems Mtg | 9/7/2021 | 6:30:00 PM | Remote | New Bedford Dems typically meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm except where noted other wise- doors/zoom opens at 6pm for networking. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | ||
| Arlington Democratic Town Committee | Arlington Democratic Town Committee Meeting | 9/9/2021 | 7:00:00 PM | Remote | The next meeting of the Arlington Democratic Town Committee will take place via Zoom conference on Thursday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. All interested Democrats are cordially invited. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | ||
| Democratic Council of Martha's Vineyard (MV Dems) | MV Dems Monthly Meeting | 9/11/2021 | 9:30:00 AM | 11:00:00 AM | Remote | Monthly meeting (we meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month). Guest speakers: Danielle Allen, candidate for governor, and Tami Gouveia, candidate for lieutenant governor. Zoom link will be sent out a week in advance. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up |
| Holliston Dem. Town Committee | Monthly Holliston DTC meeting | 9/11/2021 | 10:00:00 AM | 12:00:00 PM | Remote | Monthly meeting. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up |
| Manchester Democratic Town Committee | Meeting of the Manchester Democratic Town Committee | 9/11/2021 | 10:00:00 AM | 11:15:00 AM | Remote | Monthly meeting of Democrats and others from Manchester-by-the-Sea. Special speaker will be Chris Dempsey, candidate for State Auditor. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up |
| MassDems Campaign Services Subcommittee | MA Organizing Hub and Social Time | 9/11/2021 | 3:00:00 PM | 5:00:00 PM | Remote | Join our weekly "hub" where you can come and connect with other activists. We open a virtual space weekly where activists can bring their own project, volunteer for Democratic candidates and causes (we have projects available), or join a 30-minute training! | Meeting | Democratic State Committee Subcommittee | Sign up |
| Ashland DTC | Ashland DTC Outdoor Picnic & Social | 9/12/2021 | 1:00:00 PM | Community Ctr Pavilion -OR- Stone Park Pavilion, Ashland | Annual Ashland Democratic picnic & social! Come, one and all! Rain date: Sun, Sept 19. Please bring a side-dish to share and BYOBeverages. (Event location will be updated when finalized.) | Other | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| Acton Democratic Town Committee | Annual Acton/Boxborough Democratic Picnic | 9/12/2021 | 2:00:00 PM | 4:00:00 PM | Remote | The picnic will now be a virtual event over Zoom on Sunday September 12, 2-4 PM. Several elected officials and eager statewide candidates will speak for a few minutes each, followed by a Democratic quiz game. | Community event | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up |
| Andover DTC | Andover DTC Meeting | 9/15/2021 | 7:00:00 PM | Remote | Andover DTC Monthly Meeting. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| MassDems Campaign Services Subcommittee | MA Organizing Hub and Social Time | 9/18/2021 | 3:00:00 PM | 5:00:00 PM | Remote | Join our weekly "hub" where you can come and connect with other activists. We open a virtual space weekly where activists can bring their own project, volunteer for Democratic candidates and causes (we have projects available), or join a 30-minute training! | Meeting | Democratic State Committee Subcommittee | Sign up |
| Yarmouth DTC | Yarmouth Dems Monthly Meeting | 9/18/2021 | 4:00:00 PM | Remote | Monthly meeting on the third Saturday of the month. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| Third Middlesex Area Democrats | 3rd Middlesex Area Democrats/Carlisle DTC Annual Picnic | 9/19/2021 | 1:00:00 PM | 4:00:00 PM | 64 Timothy Lane, Carlisle, MA | Third Middlesex Area Democrats & Carlisle DTC Annual Picnic. Invited speakers are District Reps and Statewide officials and candidates, US Senators, US Representatives. Vax or mask. Donation is $10. | Other | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | |
| John R Buckley Jr Committee | Plymouth County Register of Deeds Annual "Galway West" Oyster Festival | 9/23/2021 | 5:30:00 PM | 8:00:00 PM | J.P. Ryan's Tavern, 246 Brockton Avenue, Abington (Rte.123) | Featuring Irish Music, Irish Step Dancers and Fresh Oysters from Duxbury Oyster Company. Hosted by the John R. Buckley Jr Committee. Suggested Minimum Donation $25, Sponsorship: Gold $300, Silver $100, Bronze $75. | Fundraiser | No | Sign up |
| Massachusetts Democratic Party | 2021 MassDems Platform Convention | 9/25/2021 | 12:00 AM | Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA 01852 | The 2021 MassDems Platform Convention will take place in line with public health guidelines on September 25th at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell with virtual participation options. Attendees will be able to join us in-person at the Tsongas Center or engage remotely, depending on their comfort level, and voting will take place virtually to ensure that every delegate has the opportunity to participate. As part of the 2021 Convention, Massachusetts Democrats will discuss and decide on an updated Party Platform, lay out our bright vision for our Commonwealth under the new Biden-Harris administration, and organize ahead of the 2022 statewide elections. | Other | Democratic State Committee Subcommittee | Sign up | |
| Groton DTC | Groton Democratic Town Committee September Meeting | 9/26/2021 | 4:00:00 PM | 5:30:00 PM | Remote | September meeting of the Groton DTC. Email GrotonDTC@gmail.com for the Zoom link. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | |
| Boxborough DTC | Boxborough DTC Monthly Meeting | 9/26/2021 | 4:30:00 PM | Remote | The Boxborough DTC will hold its monthly meeting at 4:30pm. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| Marblehead Democratic Town Committee | Marblehead Dems Monthly Meeting | 9/27/2021 | 7:00:00 PM | 9:00:00 PM | Remote | Speakers TBA and Business Meeting | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up |
| Milford Democratic Town Committee | Milford DTC Monthly Meeting | 9/27/2021 | 7:00:00 PM | Remote | Our monthly meeting, held remotely until further notice. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| Wellesley Democratic Town Committee | Wellesley Dems at the Annual Veterans Parade | 10/3/2021 | 1:00:00 PM | TBA | The parade is back! Come march with us through Wellesley! | Community event | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| New Bedford All City Dems Monthly Meetings | New Bedford Dems ~ All City Dems Mtg | 10/5/2021 | 6:30:00 PM | Remote | New Bedford Dems typically meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm except where noted other wise- doors/zoom opens at 6pm for networking | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| Holliston Dem. Town Committee | Monthly Holliston DTC meeting | 10/9/2021 | 10:00:00 AM | 12:00:00 PM | Remote | Monthly meeting. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up |
| Manchester Democratic Town Committee | Meeting of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Democratic Town Committee. | 10/9/2021 | 10:00:00 AM | 11:15:00 AM | Remote | Monthly meeting of the MDTC. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up |
| Hamilton Democrats | Hamilton Democratic Town Committee Meeting | 10/12/2021 | 6:30:00 PM | Remote | Read about the 6th district platform hearings at http://hamiltondtc.com/hamilton-democratic-committee/platform-hearings/ | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| Franklin Democratic Town Committee | Franklin DTC Art Auction | 10/15/2021 | 7:00:00 PM | Remote | Virtual art auction fundraiser. Early registration only Monday, 10/4 at 9 AM. Registration, preview, pre-bid/max bid, Wednesday 10/13 at 9 AM. | Fundraiser | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| Yarmouth DTC | Yarmouth Dems Monthly Meeting | 10/16/2021 | 4:00:00 PM | Remote | Monthly meeting on the third Saturday of the month. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| Boxborough DTC | Boxborough DTC Monthly Meeting | 10/24/2021 | 4:30:00 PM | Remote | The Boxborough DTC will hold its monthly meeting at 4:30pm. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| Marblehead Democratic Town Committee | Marblehead Dems Monthly Meeting | 10/25/2021 | 7:00:00 PM | 9:00:00 PM | Remote | Speakers TBA and Business Meeting | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up |
| Milford Democratic Town Committee | Milford DTC Monthly Meeting | 10/25/2021 | 7:00:00 PM | Remote | Our monthly meeting, held remotely until further notice. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| Littleton Town Democratic Committee | Littleton Town Democratic Committee Meeting | 10/27/2021 | 6:30:00 PM | 9:00:00 PM | Remote | Bi-Monthly business meeting of the Democratic Town Committee. Request zoom link by emailing LittletonDemsChair@gmail.com | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up |
| Holliston Dem. Town Committee | Monthly Holliston DTC meeting | 11/13/2021 | 10:00:00 AM | 12:00:00 PM | Remote | Monthly meeting. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up |
| Manchester Democratic Town Committee | Meeting of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Democratic Town Committee. | 11/13/2021 | 10:00:00 AM | 11:15:00 AM | Remote | Monthly meeting of the MDTC. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up |
| New Bedford All City Dems Monthly Meetings | New Bedford Dems ~ All City Dems Mtg | 11/17/2021 | 6:30:00 PM | Remote | New Bedford Dems typically meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm except where noted other wise- doors/zoom opens at 6pm for networking | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| Yarmouth DTC | Yarmouth Dems Monthly Meeting | 11/20/2021 | 4:00:00 PM | Remote | Monthly meeting on the third Saturday of the month. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| Milford Democratic Town Committee | Milford DTC Monthly Meeting | 11/22/2021 | 7:00:00 PM | Remote | Our monthly meeting, held remotely until further notice. | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up | |
| MA Organizing Hub | MA Organizing Hub: Stop the CA Recall - Special Guest Roger Lau | 9/2/2021 | 9:00:00 PM | 10:30:00 PM | Remote | Calls and Cocktails: Phonebank to fight CA recall! DNC Deputy Executive Director, Roger Lau, will be our special guest. We'll start at 9 pm and hit the phones until 10:30 pm (6-7:30 in California). At 10:30 we'll break for cocktails. We're virtual so you'll be safe and home! | Phonebank | Democratic State Committee Subcommittee | Sign up |
| MNW Democratic Alliance | MNW Democratic Alliance September Meeting | 9/13/2021 | 7:00:00 PM | Remote | Meeting | Democratic Town, Ward, or City Committee | Sign up |