Big Sunday happily welcomes you to Our Really Big Community Calendar

We try to include all kinds of volunteering and helping opportunities for all kinds of interests, talents, passions, and ages! As you’ll see, these include volunteering opportunities (one-time and long-term) as well as the chance to support a nonprofit by attending fundraising events. Plus, of course, we include all of Big Sunday’s homegrown events, too! Whoever you are, and whatever you do, there is someone out there who could use your help.

If you have questions about our calendar, or would like to add a listing, please contact calendar@bigsunday.org or submit your event/opportunity via the button below.

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Apr
17
Sun
No Limits 20th Birthday Party @ Sony Pictures Studios
Apr 17 @ 2:30 pm – Apr 17 @ 5:30 pm

Join No Limits in celebrating 20 years of empowering deaf children to speak, dream, achieve and inspire through its national theater program and educational centers.  For more info on No Limits for Deaf Children or to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-limits-20th-birthday-party-tickets-21066632866.

Apr
21
Thu
PTV Benefit Dinner @ Belgian Consulate General Residence
Apr 21 @ 6:30 pm

Don’t miss a secret supper at the Belgian Consulate General Residence on Thursday, April 21 to benefit Program for Torture Victims. PTV rebuilds the lives of torture survivors from over 70 countries who have stood up for freedom, democracy, and human dignity.

  • APERITIF – 6:30PM
  • FIVE COURSE DINNER WITH WINE PAIRING – 7:30PM

The special event is hosted by the Belgian Ambassador at the official Consul General residence in Hancock Park. Limited to 32 guests. $200 per person with all proceeds benefiting PTV! TicPTV logoket inquires? Please email swestacott@ptvla.org.

May
1
Sun
A Month of Big Sundays @ Varied locations throughout California (please check website for details)
May 1 – Jun 1 all-day

For years, Big Sunday Weekend—an incredible three-day festival of helping each May—has been our signature (and largest) event.  In 2015, thousands of volunteers turned out—some as individuals, others with their families, still others as part of a class, church, synagogue, mosque, business or club—to lend a hand at hundreds of different projects from San Diego to San Francisco, making Big Sunday Weekend one of the largest regional community service events in America. In 2016, Big Sunday Weekend is expanding to A Month of Big Sundays. After 17 years, we’ve simply grown too big to contain everything in one weekend.

In May 2016, Big Sunday is hosting and/or sponsoring special events every single day of the month. Now we can take on even bigger projects, reach more people, make new alliances, and more easily fit in with everyone’s (and every organization’s) busy schedules. We’ll still have all kinds of events for every kind of passion and every type of talent. If you are at a school, faith group or business making your 2016 calendar now, please set aside any day during May 2016 and know that we’ll find a project that’s both impactful and fun for you to do. If you want to host a project, please select any day during May. Of course, we’ll still be bringing people together from all walks of life in the name of making the world a better place. For many people, A Month of Big Sundays (formerly Big Sunday Weekend) is just the beginning of an involvement that continues throughout the year.  In the meaJonathan Leentime, if you have any questions or suggestions, please visit http://mobs.bigsunday.org/.

Jul
16
Sat
No Limits Murder Mystery Event @ Private Residence, Los Angeles, CA
Jul 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Totally 80s, Totally Murder Mystery Lunch

Love solving puzzles? Do you pick up on details? Are you a fan of the 80s?

Can you figure out who done it?

If so, then join No Limits for Deaf Children for a totally, awesome Murder Mystery Luncheon to support this awesome nonprofit organization!  Please visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/totally-80s-totally-murder-mystery-lunch-tickets-24301656910 to register today!No Limits logo

Sep
14
Wed
PTV Human Dignity Awards Dinner @ The Center at Cathedral Plaza
Sep 14 @ 5:30 pm

SAVE THE DATE & TICKETS ON SALE TODAY!

Please join PTV for the 6th Annual Human Dignity Awards Dinner, it promises to be a fun and heartfelt evening in downtown Los Angeles as they honor actor and LGBT advocate George Takei (Star Trek), Vietnamese human rights activist Ta Phong Tan, and L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas.

  • Reception: 5:30 pm
  • Dinner & Program: 7:00pmHDADLogo_2013_no_date_white
  • Parking: Self-park $8

For more info, please visit http://ptvla.org/dinner/.

Oct
28
Fri
Amnesty International Western Regional Conference @ Double Tree Hilton Los Angeles Westside
Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm – Oct 30 @ 1:00 pm

amnesty-logoAmnesty International invites you to this year's Western Regional Conference! Join them October 28-30, 2016, as they stand shoulder to shoulder in the great city of Los Angeles to make a lasting human rights impact. The Western Regional Conference brings together hundreds of Amnesty members and other human rights activists from around the country. With the Regional Conference Planning Committee and Regional Office as co-hosts, together they will continue the tradition of engaging in networking opportunities, inspiring plenaries, outstanding keynotes, and hands-on skill-building workshops, as well as shaping the policies of the organization.

Through interactive programs and workshops, exceptional speakers and engaging exhibits, the Regional Conference will facilitate discussions about human rights issues in the United States and around the world and motivate us to take action. As an activist, you will be challenged to initiate change within your own community. This will only happen with you – you need to be there!

For more info, please visit http://www.amnestyusa.org/events/regional-conferences/western.

Jan
22
Sun
Laughing Matters: Inaugural Comedy Ball @ Hollywood Improv (Main Room)
Jan 22 @ 7:30 pm

What are you doing the evening of January 22?  You could attend an evening of laughs.  We all could use a few right now.  Here are some reasons that you might want to attend that evening.  

1.  You have sworn off CNN and perhaps all television for the weekend.  

2.  You want to support two really good organizations that are vital in the fight for women's and human rights. 

3.  You haven't driven east of the 405 in several weeks.  

4.  You like to laugh.  

Don’t miss this special event benefitting The Feminist Majority and Human Rights Watch, which is hosted by Bruce Villanch and features Kevin Nealon & laughing-mattersmore!

To purchase tickets click HERE.

Apr
26
Wed
PATH Comedy Show @ The Comedy Store
Apr 26 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Join PATH for a night of laughs at the historic Comedy Store in Hollywood. The lineup will include 8 international headliners and all proceeds go to PATH to help end homelessness. Get your tickets here!

Comedians:

  • Neal Brennan – Co-creator of Chapelle show
  • Darren Carter – Late Show, Comedy Central
  • Vargus Mason – HBO, Disney's Lion Guard
  • Ty Barnett – Last Comic Standing, Tosh.0
  • Niki Glazer – Jimmy Kimmel, Conan
  • Erik Myers – Court Ordered, Andrew Dice Clay's Blue Show

There is $8 validated parking just west of the Comedy Store on the south side of Sunset:

SP+ Parking
8570 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood CA 90069

Event is in Main Room. 21 and over admitted.

PATH’s mission is to end homelessness for individuals, families, and communities. PATH does this by building affordable housing and providing supportive services throughout California. In the past four years, PATH has helped nearly 7,000 people move off the streets and into permanent homes.

May
7
Sun
The Jasons’ Comedy Show Benefiting Big Sunday @ Flappers Comedy Club Burbank
May 7 @ 7:00 pm

Join comedy duo The Jasons in their benefit comedy show on May 7th in support of non-profit organization Big Sunday.  You won’t want to miss it! Tickets are $20 and are available here: http://www.flapperscomedy.com/site/indexT.php?pg=seats_page&id=40357

Jun
10
Sat
Volunteer: Pasadena’s Union Station Homeless Services 5K Walk @ Near Union Station (email for route details)
Jun 10 @ 5:00 am – 2:00 pm

Union Station Homeless Services in Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley's largest social services agency, is holding a 5K Walk "March Home: Ending Homelessness One Step at a Time" on Saturday, June 10th, 2017.

Volunteer positions are available; no orientation required. Youth ages 10-16 may volunteer for the Cheer Team positions.  Minimum age to volunteer is 10 years old.

  • SET UP 5:00am-8:00am
  • EVENT 6:00am-12:00pm
  • CHILDREN'S FUN ZONE 6:00am-12:00pm – We are looking for people who like to do face painting!
  • CHEER TEAM 8:30am-12:00pm
  • CLEAN-UP 11:00am-2:00pm
  • TO SIGN UP: Email volunteer@unionstationhs.org and indicate which shift you would like, the ages if between 10-16, and how many are in your party. Please provide your best email and cell phone/home phone number.

The route goes past Union Station's three permanent supportive housing programs: Centennial Place, Euclid Villa, and Marv's Place. The Finish Line Festival will include guest speakers, live music, family fun zone, food trucks and more!

How it Works

You can SEARCH by scrolling through the Months or by selecting different Categories or Tag functions. For a totally different view, try the Posterboard or Stream options! Feel free to submit an item for the calendar by clicking the “Submit Your Event / Opportunity” button above at the right-hand side of the page. Questions? Email calendar@bigsunday.org.