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Join your fellow SAG-AFTRANs and the Chicago Federation of Labor for the May Day 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, April 27, 2025!

Individuals of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to participate in this family-friendly event to commemorate May Day and its importance to the Chicago Labor Movement. The race will begin on the Lakefront Trail near the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place at 8:00 a.m. and continue up the trail through the Museum Campus. The course features a segment on Solidarity Drive and beautiful views of Chicago’s Downtown skyline.

Packet pick-up will begin at 7 a.m. at the event site. Commemorative race t-shirts will be provided to all runners and walkers, and medals will be awarded to winners in age-group categories. All participants will also receive a complimentary beverage at the post-race party and awards ceremony at Boat Drinks (an outdoor bar and grill located at 600 E Waldron Drive along the Lakefront Trail) following the race.

Free parking validation at McCormick Place Lot C is available for all registrants.

This year's race coincides with Workers' Memorial Day 2025 and will recognize the workers killed, injured or made ill on the job.

To register and participate in this year's race, please follow this link! (Please note: Sign up is being taken on a third party site not affiliated with SAG-AFTRA.)

Hope to see you there!

Join us for a warm cup of connection and conversation in this month of love! 

Connections are casual open forum gatherings where SAG-AFTRA members and their guests can network, share industry news and enjoy a complimentary morning beverage. Arizona-Utah Local leaders will be in attendance to share union information. Look for SAG-AFTRA table signage.

Can't make it this month? Mark your calendar for the second Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and watch your email or check the app to confirm the location.

RSVP: Reservations are encouraged and helpful for planning. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is open to SAG-AFTRA members and invited industry guests accompanied by a SAG-AFTRA member. Parents/guardians of members under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

You and a guest are invited to celebrate with fellow members at a viewing party of the 31st Annual SAG Awards. 

When: 7 -10pm E.T., Sunday, Feb. 26

Where: Andretti Karting

Free for members and one guest.

Attire: Cocktail attire.

Light bites will be served at 7 p.m. ET, with dinner following at 7:45; the show will begin at 8.

RSVP: Fill out the form below to reserve your spot by Feb. 21. You must be logged in to see the form below.

Questions? Please contact michael.viera@sagaftra.org

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA Miami Local members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2025) and their guest. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

Registration and the waitlist are at capacity. 

You and a guest are invited to celebrate with your fellow SAG-AFTRA members at a viewing party of the 31st Annual SAG Awards. You must have received confirmation of a plus 1 in order to be admitted with a guest. 

When: 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Red Carpet Photos: 6-7:30 p.m.

Attire: Festive

RSVP: Reservations are required to attend. Registration and the waitlist are at capacity.  

If you are unable to attend this event, SAG-AFTRA invites you to enjoy the SAG Awards live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2025).

Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

If you would like to request an Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodation, including ASL interpretation, please specify the accommodation you are requesting on the form at least 72 business hours before the event. You will be contacted by a staff person to discuss your request.

Questions? Please contact newyork@sagaftra.org

Registration and the waitlist are at capacity. 

Special SAG-AFTRA member food and beverage discounts for Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025*

There are a number of local restaurants in the area. The following restaurants are providing discounts to SAG-AFTRA members on Sunday, Feb. 23rd. 

To redeem the discounts below please show your current SAG-AFTRA member ID card or digital card in the member app (paid through April 30, 2025). These discounts are being offered for the night of the viewing party only.

*All Deals & Discounts are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Questions about each offer must be handled by the providers. SAG-AFTRA does not endorse any of these products or services.

Bar Veloce (Chelsea) – 25 percent discount with $7 happy hour special on wines of the day
When: The entire evening of Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 (Must show SAG-AFTRA ID)
Where: 176 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
(Between West 20th and 21st Street)

aRoqa Indian Restaurant - $55 dinner menu includes dessert
When: The entire evening of Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 (Must show SAG-AFTRA ID)
Where: 206 9th Ave.
New York, NY 10011 
(between West 22nd & West 23rd Streets)

To view the menu for aRoqa click here

Please join your fellow SAG-AFTRA Portland Local members for a screening of the 31st Annual SAG Awards at The Judy!

Feast on treats from Spin Catering, a union catering company!

Doors open at 4:30 pm.

Admission Price: This event is free for SAG-AFTRA members and members of other unions; $10 for guests. You must pay online in advance for guests. Admission includes hors d'oeuvres and one drink.

Attire: Festive

RSVP: Please complete the form below to register.

For guests, you must complete your payment via the online payment portal link. Click here to make payment.

Money will not be accepted at the door. Reservations are requested by Friday, Feb. 21.

Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome free of charge.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

You are invited to celebrate with fellow members and friends at a viewing party of the 31st Annual SAG Awards. 

Schedule:

4 p.m. - Pre-show (doors open at 4 p.m.) 

5 - 7 p.m. - Awards show

Attire: Cocktail party 

Cost: Free for SAG-AFTRA Nevada Local members and $20 for one guest. Registrations are required. Members, please log in and complete the form below to RSVP and click here to submit payment for 1 guest.  

Complimentary appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. No-host bar available.

Free parking.

This event is free to paid-up Nevada Local SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2025). 

Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

The New England Conservatory Committee is pleased to offer a Winter Actors Academy: a full-day, small-group, focused training program. The interactive program aims to help attendees hone their craft, enhance confidence, learn ways to create work opportunities, and network with fellow actors. The Academy costs $25 per person and is limited to 25 participants. Lunch will be provided. 

• 10:00 AM  Check-In/Coffee & Pastries
• 10:30 AM  Welcome Remarks
• 10:45 AM  Alexander Technique (Presented by Katie Beckvold)
• NOON       Lunch and Flipping the Job (Presented by Jessica Maher)
• 1:00 PM    Drop your Audition Baggage (Presented by Jay Street)
• 2:15 PM    Break
• 2:30 PM    Speed Dating for Readers (Presented by Andrea Lyman)
• 3:20 PM    Closing Remarks
• 3:30 PM    Conclusion

Alexander Technique: This session will provide a way to discover the ease of movement and thought throughout one’s daily routine. Presenter Katie Beckvold is a certified Alexander teacher and a member of Alexander Technique International. A classically trained singer with degrees from both Boston Conservatory and Boston University, she is a performer, professional singer, voice teacher and instructor. Session preparation: Participants should wear comfortable clothing.

Flipping the Job: This session will unmask the art of flipping jobs from non-union to union! Presenter Jessica Maher is the executive director of the SAG-AFTRA New England Local.

Drop Your Audition Baggage: This session will demystify self-tape auditions with an emphasis on rock-solid scene analysis. Presenter Jay Street is an industry veteran of acting, coaching, and directing. He is a Meisner & Chekhov Technique trained actor and has worked alongside industry juggernauts in L.A., New York, and Atlanta. Jay earned a master's in business administration and uses his educational and real-world experience to help individuals bloom into the best working actors they can be. Session Preparation: Participants can bring an audition side (no longer than 2 pages) otherwise audition sides will be provided.

Speed Dating for Readers: This fast-paced session in the style of speed dating will connect participants to help build a self-tape support network of friends and colleagues. Presenter Andrea Lyman is the local president of SAG-AFTRA New England Local, co-director of the Actors Forum of The Secret Society of Black Creatives, executive board member of the Greater Boston Labor Council, and a performer in film, television and on stage.

Cost Reminder: The Academy costs $25 per person and is limited to 25 participants. Please follow the payment directions in the confirmation email. Your registration for one of the 25 spots is not considered secured and complete until your $25 non-refundable payment has been received and processed. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

Questions: Please contact newengland@sagaftra.org with "Actors Academy" in the subject.

This event is open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members, who are at least 18 years old, and in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 2025), no guests are allowed. The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Join us in Tucson for a complimentary beverage and to meet other SAG-AFTRA members in southern Arizona. Cactus Connections are open forum gatherings where members can discuss matters of importance, share information, and explore ways to help each other locally.

Elected leaders will be in attendance. Look for a table in the courtyard near Presta Coffee Roasters with SAG-AFTRA signage.

RSVP: Reservations are requested as helpful for planning, but not required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

Kick the new year off right by meeting new people! 

Connections are casual open forum gatherings where SAG-AFTRA members and their guests can network, share industry news and enjoy a complimentary morning beverage. Arizona-Utah Local leaders will be in attendance to share union information. Look for SAG-AFTRA table signage.

Can't make it this month? Mark your calendar for the second Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and watch your email or check the app to confirm the location.

RSVP: Reservations are encouraged and helpful for planning. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is open to SAG-AFTRA members and invited industry guests accompanied by a SAG-AFTRA member. Parents/guardians of members under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

New Orleans Local stunt performers are invited to our second social event to mingle with other stunt performers and meet SAG-AFTRA Local Board members and staff.  Join us at NOLA Brewing for a complimentary cocktail, mocktail or soft drink. Additional food and beverages will be available for members to purchase.

Questions? Email New Orleans Executive Director Lisha.Brock@sagaftra.org. 

RSVP: Reservations are requested by Thursday, Jan 9. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to SAG-AFTRA New Orleans Local members. No guests are allowed. 

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event.