upcoming events
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meet your neighbors
Hands Off NYC events focus on building community connections with your neighbors, getting organized, learning how to stand in solidarity with one another, and finding joy in resistance.
Bushwick/ North BK Community Art Builds for Good Trouble
Help us make beautiful and powerful banners for the march!
No prior art experience is required: come ready to plug into the assembly line, and make visuals for your neighbors. Wear clothes you can get paint on!
Bushwick/ North BK Community Art Builds for Good Trouble
Help us make beautiful and powerful banners for the march!
No prior art experience is required: come ready to plug into the assembly line, and make visuals for your neighbors. Wear clothes you can get paint on!
Table with Hands Off NYC at JEFFERSON HOUSES FAIR / LocalStat!
Join us in tabling for Hands Off NYC!
We table so we can bring people into our movement in an accessible way. Not everyone can come to a meeting or commit to a regular shift, but almost everyone can stop for a minute on the sidewalk.
Good Trouble Lives On: March and Party
The fight to protect voting rights never ends, and right now, we’re witnessing a Jim-Crow-era effort from politicians and their billionaire friends to restrict our freedoms, silence our voices, and consolidate power.
RSVP Here: https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/965021/
Table with Hands Off NYC: Uptown World Cup Semifinal Watch Parties!
Join us in tabling for Hands Off NYC!
We table so we can bring people into our movement in an accessible way. Not everyone can come to a meeting or commit to a regular shift, but almost everyone can stop for a minute on the sidewalk.
Table with Hands Off NYC at Queens Botanical Gardens COPA WATCH PARTY!!
Join us in tabling for Hands Off NYC!
We table so we can bring people into our movement in an accessible way. Not everyone can come to a meeting or commit to a regular shift, but almost everyone can stop for a minute on the sidewalk.
Table with Hands Off NYC at Kensico Dam, Valhalla World Cup Event
Join us in tabling for Hands Off NYC!
We table so we can bring people into our movement in an accessible way. Not everyone can come to a meeting or commit to a regular shift, but almost everyone can stop for a minute on the sidewalk.
Table with Hands Off NYC & Hands Off NYC Families at Brooklyn Central Library for the BIG FINAL GAME
Join us in tabling for Hands Off NYC!
We table so we can bring people into our movement in an accessible way. Not everyone can come to a meeting or commit to a regular shift, but almost everyone can stop for a minute on the sidewalk.
Table with Hands Off NYC at MoMA PS1 COPA WATCH PARTY!!
Join us in tabling for Hands Off NYC!
We table so we can bring people into our movement in an accessible way. Not everyone can come to a meeting or commit to a regular shift, but almost everyone can stop for a minute on the sidewalk.
Virtual Know Your Rights with Hands Off NYC
Join us for a free virtual Know Your Rights training where you'll learn what to do if you see immigration agents — at home or in your community or at a fan zone — and how to protect yourself, your loved ones and your neighbors. We'll cover your constitutional rights, how to spot ICE and other federal agents, how to respond to ICE encounters, what to keep on hand, and how to mobilize your community.
Business Canvassing in Bed Stuy
Join us for a business canvassing shift with CM Lincoln Restler's office! We have tens of thousands of small business in New York City left to go, and we need your help to do it. No training required to join us for a shift.
Virtual Business Canvassing Training
Join a virtual training to get plugged into business canvassing with Hands Off NYC! You only need to sign up for one training. Both will cover the same content.
RSVP HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoffnyc/event/977202/
Virtual Business Canvassing Training
Join a virtual training to get plugged into business canvassing with Hands Off NYC! You only need to sign up for one training. Both will cover the same content.
RSVP HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoffnyc/event/977202/
Hands Off Our COPA Swag Lab
Join us for World Cup themed DIY swag making workshop on Friday, June 26 to make beautiful resistance prints on your shirts, totes, etc.
RSVP HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoffnyc/event/968171/
Virtual Business Canvassing Training
Join a virtual training to get plugged into business canvassing with Hands Off NYC! You only need to sign up for one training. Both will cover the same content.
RSVP HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoffnyc/event/977202/
Virtual Know Your Rights with Hands Off NYC
Join us for a free virtual Know Your Rights training where you'll learn what to do if you see immigration agents — at home or in your community or at a fan zone — and how to protect yourself, your loved ones and your neighbors. We'll cover your constitutional rights, how to spot ICE and other federal agents, how to respond to ICE encounters, what to keep on hand, and how to mobilize your community.
Virtual Know Your Rights with Hands Off NYC
Join us for a free virtual Know Your Rights training where you'll learn what to do if you see immigration agents — at home or in your community or at a fan zone — and how to protect yourself, your loved ones and your neighbors. We'll cover your constitutional rights, how to spot ICE and other federal agents, how to respond to ICE encounters, what to keep on hand, and how to mobilize your community.
Our COPA Col0mbia vs. Portugal Watch Party
The World Cup is here - and if you aren’t trying to pay FIFA prices to get a ticket, don’t worry, we got you!
RSVP for entry: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-copa-x-queens-colombia-v-portugal-tickets-1990875099014
Hands Off Our COPA Swag Lab
Join us for World Cup themed DIY swag making workshop on Friday, June 26 to make beautiful resistance prints on your shirts, totes, etc.
RSVP HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoffnyc/event/968165/
Juneteenth Action: Powered by the All Roads Lead to the South coalition
Join us in Harlem on June 20 at 1 PM for When We Fight, We Win as we stand up for voting rights, Black citizenship, and democracy. Exact location released closer to event.
Virtual Business Canvassing Training
Join a virtual training to get plugged into business canvassing with Hands Off NYC! You only need to sign up for one training. Both will cover the same content.
RSVP HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoffnyc/event/968112/
Our COPA Brazil vs. Haiti Watch Party
The World Cup is here - and if you aren’t trying to pay FIFA prices to get a ticket, don’t worry, we got you!
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-copa-x-brooklyn-brazil-vs-haiti-tickets-1990446079806
Virtual Know Your Rights with Hands Off NYC
Join us for a free virtual Know Your Rights training where you'll learn what to do if you see immigration agents — at home or in your community or at a fan zone — and how to protect yourself, your loved ones and your neighbors. We'll cover your constitutional rights, how to spot ICE and other federal agents, how to respond to ICE encounters, what to keep on hand, and how to mobilize your community.
Virtual Business Canvassing Training
Join a virtual training to get plugged into business canvassing with Hands Off NYC! You only need to sign up for one training. Both will cover the same content.
RSVP HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoffnyc/event/968112/
Virtual Know Your Rights with Hands Off NYC
Join us for a free virtual Know Your Rights training where you'll learn what to do if you see immigration agents — at home or in your community or at a fan zone — and how to protect yourself, your loved ones and your neighbors. We'll cover your constitutional rights, how to spot ICE and other federal agents, how to respond to ICE encounters, what to keep on hand, and how to mobilize your community.
Weekly Vigil at Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center
Our partners at Indivisible Brooklyn and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bay Ridge are holding a weekly vigil outside the MDC to call for the release of ICE detainees, and to stand against the inhumane treatment of our neighbors. Supporters are invited to bring signs, to sing or play music, and to solemnly bear witness in solidarity. Together we will build and strengthen the vital community connections.
MultiFaith Mondays
Since March 3, 2025, the Multifaith Monday vigils have served as a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance, and multifaith community-building in a time of deep division and threat to democratic values.
Every Monday, 5:30 – 6:00 pm
Columbus Circle, 59th Street and Central Park West.
MAY DAY: WE WILL NOT BE SILENT MARCH
Friday, May 1, 4:00PM: Join the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO; New York Immigration Coalition; union & community members from across the City to commemorate International Workers Day!
International Workers’ Day, or May Day, is the day the world celebrates the bravery of workers throughout history who have sacrificed for safety, dignity and justice on the job.
We’re united in our resolve to fight for a better future for ALL workers abroad and at home, including those targeted by this administration.
Our solidarity is our strength. We take pride in knowing that we are a global movement standing up to the billionaires who are threatening our rights and freedoms.
We'll gather to rally in Washington Square Park and march down Broadway in solidarity to Foley Square.
https://www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event/932768/
Hands Off Our Vote Town Hall
Hands Off Our Vote – The Threats to Our Elections, How We Got Here and What We Can Do About It in New York
RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoffnyc/event/929580/
Queens Know your rights and ice preparedness training
RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoffnyc/event/935251/
Sunday, April 26, 1 PM Queens Know Your Rights & ICE Preparedness Training
If you speak Chinese or Korean, please call Senator's Liu's office to register 718-765-6675
As concerns grow amid headlines about mass deportations, civil rights violations, and federal overreach, our community is coming together to respond. Join State Senator John Liu, Hands Off NYC, Chinese Planning Council, Minkwon Center, and Northeast Queens Indivisible for a Know Your Rights and ICE Preparedness Training.
At this event, you will learn valuable information about your civil rights and practical safety tips. The training session will cover how to:
· Identify ICE activity and how to respond safely. · Show solidarity for impacted families. · Build a community of care across Queens.
Participants will join breakout groups so you can connect with your neighbors and learn how to organize in your communities. (Please only sign up if you’re based in Queens – more trainings coming soon!)
Please note, this venue requires stairs and does not have an ADA-accessible ramp. Please specify language needs upon registration.
Mutual Aid 101
RSVP and details here: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoffnyc/event/929192/
Join Central Queens Mutual Aid and Queens Says No Kings for a Mutual Aid 101. Learn about Mutual Aid and the many ways neighbors can help neighbors – building community in solidarity, not charity!
Resistance Street Fair with Brooklyn Reissters
Resistance Street Fair!
RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoffnyc/event/925305/
Drop in for Resistance Dance with Cynthia King, anti-fascist songs by Rench and friends, and Songs of Resistance, while making art with the Craft Salon, assembling whistle kits, folding zines, talking with neighborhoods, sharing information, and building community. Also! Business canvassing, led by Kensington Community Defense.
Business Canvassing
Indivisible-Lower East Side/Lower Manhattan Signs of Solidarity Training & Business Canvassing
Whistle-Mania with Jackson Heights Indivisible
Join Jackson Heights Indivisible and your neighbors to make whistle kits for our community!
Hands Off NYC DIY Swag Lab
We’re kicking off another DIY swag making workshop on Saturday, April 18 making beautiful resistance prints on your shirts, totes, etc.
RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoffnyc/event/928803/
Please bring your own blank clothing or tote bags to print on. We will provide beautiful designs to choose from. Wear something you don't mind getting paint on!
Kids welcome!
Come join us for joyful resistance, meet your neighbors, and help us grow our movement.
DSA: Organizing 101
From our partners at DSA: Come to our monthly Organizing 101 to learn about the basics of organizing - things like doing listwork, identifying and developing leaders, moving people from supporter to activist, having organizing conversations with friends, family, and coworkers, and more.
Forest Hills Indivisible Local Day Laborer Outreach
Every Monday and Thursday morning local volunteers build relationships with day laborers as allies, witnesses, neighbors, and friends. Please register for location details.
Long Island City Local Day Laborer Outreach
Every Wednesday morning local volunteers build relationships with day laborers as allies, witnesses, neighbors, and friends. Please register for location details.
RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoffnyc/event/929272/
We commit to showing up regularly with love and care.
We build community locally (within 10-15 minutes of school, work, or home).
We provide coffee and food, supplies that support work, and information on rights and resources, with personal follow-up for specific requests.
We provide a friendly face and hope our presence increases community safety amid unlawful federal immigration activities.
We pursue this work inspired by the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) Adopt a Corner campaign. https://ndlon.org/adopt-a-day-labor-corner/
Weekly Vigil at Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center (Copy)
Our partners at Indivisible Brooklyn and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bay Ridge are holding a weekly vigil outside the MDC to call for the release of ICE detainees, and to stand against the inhumane treatment of our neighbors. Supporters are invited to bring signs, to sing or play music, and to solemnly bear witness in solidarity. Together we will build and strengthen the vital community connections.
MultiFaith Mondays
Since March 3, 2025, the Multifaith Monday vigils have served as a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance, and multifaith community-building in a time of deep division and threat to democratic values.
Every Monday, 5:30 – 6:00 pm
Columbus Circle, 59th Street and Central Park West.
No Kings 3
We say NO KINGS IN NYC!
LOCATION ANNOUNCED! Meeting place: 7th Avenue and Central Park South in Manhattan ** Time: 2:00 PM March 28th
We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
Go to NoKingsNYC.com for more details, and ways to get involved.
Protest Marshal Training
https://www.mobilize.us/handsoffnyc/event/912092/
Want to help keep NO KINGS safe, organized, and powerful? Join us for an official Marshal Training. Whether you’re brand new or just want to brush up on your skills, this session will cover both and is open to anyone ready to learn and support actions in any role.
📣 This training will be interactive, and discussion based. You’ll leave with real tactics, scripts, and tools you can use right away. We’ll also go over what to do in case of police presence, counter-protesters, or emergencies. No prior experience is required — just bring your curiosity, your questions, and your commitment to keeping our community strong.