Socialist Night School: Socialism 101 🌹
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | SEIU Local 521 Union Hall, 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose, CA, 95131
For this month’s session, we’re kicking off with Socialism 101: The history of Socialism, its growth, and developing concepts. We’ll walk through key terms and ideas, trace the evolution of socialist thought, and take a look at where socialism stands today. Whether you’re new to these ideas or looking to sharpen your understanding, this is a space to learn together.
In-person and Zoom options available. 🌹
Topics will be announced monthly, and resources will be shared online and through our newsletter. These night school sessions are a great way to go deeper on the ideas behind the work we do—and to connect with other members asking the same questions.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
7:00pm – 8:30pm
This event will take place in both:

In person at SEIU 521 (2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose, CA 95131)
On Zoom. Register for the Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z6s_K7jPQC62v1yrl4G7Gw#/registration

Upcoming Event
Want to get more involved with SVDSA? Join us on Thursday, February 26th to learn more about Silicon Valley DSA’s current projects.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
SEIU 521 Union Hall
2302 Zanker Rd
San Jose, CA
This is a hybrid event.
https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/dsa-101-2/

ICE Watch
2026-02-26 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-05 08:00 - 14:00 | ISAP Office, 393 Blossom Hill, San Jose, CA, 95123, United States
Please join us every Thursday at the ISAP office on Blossom Hill Rd at any time between 8am-2pm to help protect your neighbors from ICE kidnappings, and get connected with more local organizing opportunities! We are especially in need of multilingual folks – Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, and Mandarin speakers especially!
Location Details
ISAP Office
393 Blossom Hill
San Jose CA 95123
Parking
There is street parking nearby
Public Transportation
Bus: Blossom Hill & Judith (27),

Electoral Working Group Meeting
2026-02-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
The electoral working group will meet to discuss and plan for current and future electoral projects. All are welcome.
Register for the Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lMhKwarkTNqJPSg6qjXeUQ

DSA 101
2026-02-26 18:30 - 20:00 | SEIU Local 521 Union Hall, 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose, CA, 95131
At DSA, we believe a better world is possible. But the only way this can happen is if we organize together as members of the working class to restructure society based on human needs. DSA is the largest socialist organization in the United States, but we have to grow even larger to change our society. One barrier to growth is lack of knowledge about socialism in general and DSA as an organization specifically.
What is socialism? How can we achieve it? What projects does Silicon Valley DSA work on? How is our chapter structured to do work? And most importantly, how can you get involved? We are running a DSA 101 event where we will answer these questions and any others that you bring. This event is open to the public, and we encourage non-members to get involved and come with any questions. This event is hybrid – in-person and on zoom.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
SEIU 521 Union Hall
2302 Zanker Rd
San Jose, CA
Register for Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/F0M2SlV4SEiBeCVoMJlMAA

Social: Olympus Caffe & Bakery
2026-02-27 19:00 - 22:00 | CA
Curious about socialism but don’t know where to start? In need of some comradely time to unwind? Want to connect with other local comrades and build community? Join us for our February Last Friday Social!

This month we will be meeting at Olympus Caffe & Bakery in Mountain View at 7:00pm for a casual gathering to get to know our comrades. Hope you can make it!
Address: 135 Castro St, Mountain View, 94041

SJPJC Garden Day
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-07 09:00 - 12:00 | San José Peace and Justice Center, San Jose Peace and Justice Center, 48 S 7th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
The Silicon Valley DSA Mutual Aid Working group, in association with San Jose Food Not Bombs and South Bay Mutual Aid, is hosting a garden and build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC)! We will be moving soil, planting plants, garden maintenance, and finishing the drip irrigation! Be sure to bring gloves, a hat, earplugs, sunglasses, and sunscreen! If you have tools like a shovel, they will be needed!
Location Details
San Jose Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112
Parking
There is street parking and parking garages close by on 4th street. Do not park at the Grocery Outlet they will tow your car.
Public Transportation

Bus: 7th & Santa Clara (Rapid 523, 64), San Carlos / 7th (22, 23, 66), San Fernando & 7th (72,73)
Light Rail: Santa Clara Station – Blue and Green Line
Train: San Jose Diridon Station – take Rapid 500 to Santa Clara / 6th or 22 to San Carlos / 7th
Wheelchair Accessibility

We will mostly be working outside the Center itself in the garden. To enter the Center itself: There is a wheelchair lift to access the 1st floor behind the building past the gate. Please ring the doorbell next to the lift for assistance.
Guidelines
For anyone entering the Center, it is recommended that you wear a mask. Thank you!

February Chapter Meeting
2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:00 | SEIU Local 521 Union Hall, 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose, CA, 95131
Join Silicon Valley DSA for our February General Meeting! This meeting will feature updates from our working groups and ongoing projects, as well as a space to connect with comrades and discuss our current and future work as a Chapter.
We welcome everyone to our meetings, whether you’ve been involved for a long time or are curious to learn more. To take part in Chapter decisions as a voting member, please sign up with National DSA at https://dsausa.org/join.
This meeting will be held in person, with the option to participate virtually via Zoom.
Register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PmxT7u1STdK4YTk33v5rAg#/registration
RSVP Here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/february-chapter-meeting-02-28-2026
2302 Zanker Rd
San Jose, CA 95131
Saturday, February 28th
1–4 PM

Signature Gathering for Redwood City Rent Control
2026-03-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Faith in Action Bay Area RWC Office, 820 Cassia Street, Redwood City, CA, United States
Join Silicon Valley DSA and the Affordable Redwood City campaign to help collect signatures to put rent control and tenant protections on the ballot in Redwood City!
RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/signature-gathering-for-redwood-city-rent-control-3-1

Food Not Bombs San José Sunday Serve
2026-03-01 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:30 | St. James Park, N. 2nd St., San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Join Food not Bombs San José in providing free food, hygiene supplies, fresh produce, and clothing to the community no questions asked
Location Details
St. James Park
N Second St
San Jose CA 95112
Parking
There is street parking and parking garages close by at San Pedro
Public Transportation

Bus: 2nd & Santa Clara (72, 73), 1st & Santa Clara (72, 73)
Light Rail: St. James Station – Blue Line South and Green Line North
Train: San Jose Diridon Station – take Line 64A to Santa Clara & 2nd

Stop the War on Iran
2026-03-02 17:30 - 18:30 | San Jose City Hall Plaza, 200 E Santa Clara st., San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
AN JOSE ACTION – NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST MONDAY, MARCH 2
Earlier today, the Trump administration along with Israel launched an unprovoked, illegal war on Iran. Immediately, people hit the streets to express the majority sentiment in this country: we reject another endless war for regime change!
Continue the anti-war outpouring this Monday as part of a coordinated day of action! Initial co-sponsors of this day of protest include: ANSWER Coalition, The People’s Forum, NIAC, Democratic Socialists of America, Palestinian Youth Movement, American Muslims for Palestine, Black Alliance for Peace, CODEPINK, About Face, and Center for Conscience and War.
This conflict has the potential to quickly expand into a devastating regional war which will bring unthinkable death and destruction. Already, other countries in the region have been drawn into the war. Trump is lying when he says that Iran poses any kind of threat to the United States. But a mass anti-war movement can put a stop to this senseless and illegal war of aggression
🗓️ MONDAY MARCH 2
⏰ 5:30PM
📍SAN JOSE CITY HALL

Tech Committee Meeting
2026-03-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
The Tech Committee meets bi-weekly to organize and maintain our chapter’s tech infrastructure: the chapter website (https://svdsa.org), automations, and more! If you’re curious about how we use technology for good or if you want to build systems that attract and empower DSA members, join #cmte-tech-data on Slack or swing by the Zoom!
Register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XbMFPFzMQVGH1sXutjLxRg

Transit Working Group Meeting
2026-03-02 18:30 - 19:30
Come join us for the transit working group meeting, where we’ll discuss ongoing projects and strategies for SVDSA to build power in this space.
Register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KPNJzh9XRD6tttrjrK1nOw

Comms Committee Meeting
2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
A lot of work goes into keeping our chapter running behind the scenes. The Comms Committee focuses on outreach and communication, including the monthly newsletter and social media acounts. Please feel free to join and learn about what it takes to reach out to our community.
Register for the Zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dFuBcKG2QwKNB-0acfruSg

Stop the Sweep
2026-03-03 13:30 - 15:00 | San Jose City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
📢Join us on March 3 at 1:30 p.m. as we demand the San Jose City Council approve reasonable accommodations for unhoused disabled people and the storage of their belongings! For too long, the city has taken people’s belongings (clothing, medication, items of sentimental value, important documents) and refused to return them within a reasonable time frame or at all. This is a time to stand up and be side by side with your neighbors when they need you the most!

Leadership Meeting: Steering Committee
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
The elected officers (Steering Committee) meet every week on Zoom to check in on our Chapter’s administration, make decisions on behalf of the Chapter in between general meetings, and collaborate on urgent tasks. If you’re interested in the nuts and bolts of Chapter administration or have questions for the officers, you’re welcome to attend.
Register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pP5BIdvzQMKTuXGL-d-ohw#/registration.

Convention Planning Committee Meeting
2026-03-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
If you are excited about continuing to build our chapter in 2026, join this meeting!
At our January General Chapter meeting, we voted on this resolution about our 2026 Chapter Convention. As the resolution passed unanimously, we are forming a Convention Planning Committee. This committee will include all sorts of roles, including those focused on strategy, those focused on logistics, and those focused on social aspects of the event. If you’re looking for any type of way to participate in our chapter – join this committee!
This meeting will be focused on planning the next Strategy Working Session, which is tentatively set for Saturday, March 7 from 10am to 1pm.
Register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pP5BIdvzQMKTuXGL-d-ohw#/registration.

Provisional Justice Working Group Meeting
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Join us for our 2nd Provisional Justice Working Group Meeting to connect, organize, and build collective power around areas like policing, racial justice, ICE, incarceration, and accountability.
We’re working to re-form an official Working Group. If you’re interested in shaping this effort and organizing for real change, join the Zoom and the #justice Slack channel.
Join the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zdqyGqXgS42vBZTxl2BPQA

Social Committee Meeting
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Interested in building community and camaraderie? Looking for more opportunities to blow off steam and connect with people who share your values?
Join the Social Committee for our monthly meeting to help organize and facilitate social events for our comrades!
Register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LWghXCCVSh29sc6AtS4Zqg

Labor Working Group Meeting
2026-03-05 18:30 - 19:30 | CA
Join the Labor Working Group in organizing workers of Silicon Valley as we fight for the basic human dignity of all laborers! We will discuss the chapter’s involvement in local labor actions and our own programming. If you have topics you’d like to bring up, please share in the chapter Slack!
Register for zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3iVDqRZfSeKaq3vl69my-A
Read more about the Labor Working Group: https://siliconvalleydsa.org/labor/

Strategy Working Session #2: Chapter Convention 2026 Resolutions
2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | SEIU Local 521 Union Hall, 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose, CA, 95131
If you are excited about continuing to build our chapter in 2026, join this Strategy Working Session!
At our January General Chapter meeting, we discussed and voted on this resolution about our 2026 Chapter Convention. This Strategy Working Session will be an opportunity to collaborate with your comrades on strategic resolutions that will be brought to the 2026 Chapter Convention for all members to consider and vote to adopt into our 2026-27 Strategic Plan.
This Working Session is open to all – whether you are new to the chapter or seasoned, this is an opportunity to learn and collaborate with fellow comrades about our vision for SV DSA. This Working Session will be focused on refining resolutions, getting feedback and support from fellow members, and making them ready for convention!
You may find a Strategic Resolution template here.
Tentative Details:
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: SEIU 521 at 2302 Zanker Rd in San Jose, CA

No War on Iran
2026-03-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Plaza de César Chávez, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 95113, United States
The Trump administration along with Israel launched an unprovoked, illegal war on Iran. Immediately, people hit the streets to express the majority sentiment in this country: we reject another endless war for regime change!
Continue the anti-war outpouring this Saturday as part of a coordinated day of action! Initial co-sponsors of this day of protest include: ANSWER Coalition, National Iranian American Council, Silicon Valley Democratic Socialists of America, Palestinian Youth Movement, American Muslims for Palestine, Black Alliance for Peace, CODEPINK, About Face, and Center for Conscience and War.
This conflict has the potential to quickly expand into a devastating regional war which will bring unthinkable death and destruction. Already, other countries in the region have been drawn into the war. Trump is lying when he says that Iran poses any kind of threat to the United States. But a mass anti-war movement can put a stop to this senseless and illegal war of aggression.
🗓️ Saturday MARCH 7
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍PLAZA DE CÉSAR CHÁVEZ

Signature Gathering for Redwood City Rent Control
2026-03-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Faith in Action Bay Area RWC Office, 820 Cassia Street, Redwood City, CA, United States
Join Silicon Valley DSA and the Affordable Redwood City campaign to help collect signatures to put rent control and tenant protections on the ballot in Redwood City!
RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/signature-gathering-for-redwood-city-rent-control-3-7

San Jose Clothing Swap
2026-03-08 12:30 - 16:30 | San José Peace and Justice Center, San Jose Peace and Justice Center, 48 S 7th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
SJ Clothing Swap is mutual aid for our community through clothing and fabric, with an emphasis on sustainability, queer expression, intersectional community care, accessibility, and community organizing. We’re focused on:
– Quality clothes for all
– Being a safe space for exploring your style and gender expression
– Building local community and making new friends
– Combating fast fashion, clothing overproduction & overconsumption, and textile waste (keeping clothes out of landfills)
We want to help you clear your closet of clothes, shoes and accessories that you don’t wear, and take home amazing new styles for free! We stop taking donations at 3:30 PM!

Housing Working Group Meeting
2026-03-09 18:30 - 19:30 | CA
Join us in working to establish dignified housing as a basic human right in Silicon Valley!
Register Here
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Knock the Flock @ San José City Council Meeting March 10th
2026-03-10 13:30 - 17:00 | San Jose City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
San José City Council will have Flock on the agenda at their upcoming meeting on March 10th. Join SV DSA and the Community Safety WG then at San José City Hall at 1:30pm to tell the City Council to knock the Flock contract once and for all and to stop letting our community be relentlessly surveilled!
Write a letter to stop Flock in San José here: https://tinyurl.com/2vjz8xce
