Dyke March and more: Your weekly Civics Roundup

Every Thursday, we list some ways to get engaged in the city – whether that’s protesting, organizing with your neighbors, or testifying before your councilmembers. This isn't an exhaustive list; share your events and trainings with us using this form. For more ways to get connected, check out our resources roundup. 

ONGOING

Mayor Bowser released her Fiscal Year 2026 budget last month, which means it's time for you to get on Zoom (or down to the Wilson Building IRL) and let the D.C. Council know what you think of it. The council's various committees will hold public budget oversight hearings through June 17. A full schedule of hearings is posted here, or you can check the council's calendar. You can sign up to testify in person or submit written testimony on the page corresponding to each hearing.

Here are some of the agencies hosting a hearing over the next several days. This is not an exhaustive list; check the full schedule for more hearings and details.

FRIDAY, JUNE 6

House of Revolution Panel at Dew Drop Inn
Celebrate Pride with a panel and performance at Dew Drop. A line-up of speakers will be participating in a "Pride Beyond our Backyard" discussion at 6 p.m., followed by a fashion show and after party at 8 p.m. with music, vendors, food, and dance.

DC Dyke March
The theme of this year's annual Dyke March is: Dykes Against Fascism! Meet in Farragut Square at 6 p.m. with your masks, signs, water, and friends for the rally, followed by a march at 7 p.m. Masks will be required; if you don't have one, they'll be available at the rally and march. DC Food Not Bombs volunteers will also be around with supplies like snacks and food. For the march route and information on accessibility, see the DC Dyke March Instagram.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

Teach Truth March
D.C. Educators for Social Justice, EmpowerED, and other local education advocacy groups will march from the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) to the National Museum of the American Indian. As the Trump administration attacks Smithsonian Institutions – notably and most recently, NMAAHC – the march will highlight the history and stories gleaned from various museums and why preserving this history matters. It starts 10 a.m. at the grassy knoll at Madison Drive and 14th Street, across from the NMAAHC. The group will walk 23 minutes to NMAI and spend about 10-15 minutes at each site. The plan is wrap up by 12 p.m., so attendees can go to Pride activities after.

Non-cooperation Theory & Practice
FREE DC will be leading an advanced training in effective non-cooperation on both individual and mass levels. To attend, you must have attended a FREE DC Campaign Orientation first. (You can find that schedule here.) The training will take place from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location will be provided upon RSVP.

Ward 8 Candidate Forum
Did you forget we have a special election coming up?! Meet the folks vying to fill Trayon White's seat at Living Word Church in Bellevue. The event will be moderated by journalist Richard Fowler and hosted by the Concerned Citizens of Bellevue. It begins at 12 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

Antisemitism, Zionism, and Palestine solidarity teach-in
The D.C. chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace, Alexandria for Palestinian Human Rights, and DMV Bund is hosting a teach-in and social hour for those looking to find community and Jewish solidarity with Palestine. Attendees are asked to bring themselves, curiosity, and goodwill. The address will be provided upon RSVP. It'll take place from 1 - 3:30 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 9

Art build for Military Parade Protest
On June 14th, Trump will be celebrating his 79th birthday and the U.S. Military with a gaudy parade on D.C. streets, replete with tanks, helicopters, and horses. Drop by the local art space The Stew (address available by DM) from 6 – 9 p.m. to paint some banners and posters to go up around city ahead of the military parade.

Community cop watch 101
This training from FREE DC and Harriet's Wildest Dreams will cover the basic skills necessary to monitor police activity. You'll learn about your rights, strategies for documenting what you observe, and how to intervene in potentially dangerous situations. It'll be held over Zoom from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 10

Town hall for fired and threatened federal workers
The Federal Unionists Network (FUN!) is hosting its first town hall with rank-and-file union members from the public sector. The event will look to build relationships between unionized and non-unionized public service employees, both at the federal and local levels. Head to John Wesley AME Zion Church at 5:30 p.m. RSVP and more details here.

Looking for more ways to get involved? Below, you'll find a list of public meeting calendars for various city agencies, important contact information, and more