Calendar of Events
What's happening around the state?
Types of events listed in this calendar:
Events open to the public. Instructions and links to sign up for these free events are in each description. Some are in person, some are online via ZOOM. The events with [National] in the listing are hosted by National Braver Angels.
Events closed to the public or at capacity (Noted as [Private] or [Closed]). Organizations request Braver Angels to put on events and workshops for their members only. In each description, there is contact information to ask how to bring a similar event to your organization or community. Events marked [Closed] are currently at capacity for participants. These are listed with contact information for how you can bring a similar event to your community.
All the events share these characteristics:
Free to attend. Braver Angels events are free to attend. Donations help defray costs. When signing up for an event, there is an option to make a donation. For national events, 100% of the donation helps National Braver Angels. For events organized by volunteers in MA, 80% of the donation stays within the State; 20% goes to National Braver Angels.
Volunteers plan, organize and lead the events. The Braver Angels volunteers often partner with organizations to put on a event. And often these partners are also volunteers. Braver Angels is run by volunteers who freely give of their time and talents to further the mission.
If you get value from attending these events, please consider making a donation to National Braver Angels and becoming a volunteer to help put on events. Consider a donation to MA Braver Angels (ORG ID 119).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why list national events on this calendar?
Many people join Braver Angels seeking to engage with other people who have different political perspectives than their own. National Braver Angels events provide a wider variety these perspectives than those that may be in a local community, state or region.
More offerings of workshops and debates than what the small small team of volunteers in MA can provide.
Why list private events on this calendar?
Private events are listed to spark your imagination of what's possible! May you be inspired to bring a similar event to your community or organization. Contact the MA State Coordinators to learn how.
What are small groups?
The idea of small groups started in the Summer of 2024 by a Braver Angels member. She was concerned about the upcoming election and wanted to talk with other Braver Angels about current events during that time. She contacted the State Coordinators with the idea. The Sate Coordinators set up a meeting of volunteers around the state to discuss the idea. Two volunteers took the initiative to start small groups in their local community.
These groups are self managed and led. Members of group are committed to building positive relationships with one another by following the Braver Angels Way and committed to regular attendance to their meetings.
While these groups were initially started to get through the 2024 election cycle, both of them continue to meet. Perhaps these groups will evolve into Alliances led by the core members of the small group.
Contact the MA State Coordinators to learn more about starting a small group.
How to get an event on this calendar?
If you are a Braver volunteer in MA planning Braver Angels events in your community, we want to know about it! Email the MA State Coordinators about your event.
If you are part of the Braver Partner network and would like to cross-market your event with us, email the MA State Coordinators.
How to get involved?
If you are new to the Braver Angels movement, check out the Where do I begin page. It's an excellent resource for learning about the movement, building skills and taking action to get involved.
Contact the MA State Coordinators to discuss ways your time and talents can further our mission.