Monday's PubliCalendar picks for political and civic nerds.

Seattle Speaks: Referendum 74, Marriage Equality

Town Hall hosts proponents (ex-Seattle Storm owner Anne Levinson and former King County Executive Ron Sims) and opponents (Preserve Marriage Washington director Joseph Backholm and state Sen. Dan Swecker, R-20) of Referendum 74, which would uphold the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry in Washington State.

Seattle Speaks: Referendum 74, Marriage Equality, Tues, Oct 2, 6:30 pm, Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave, $5

Transportation Choices Coalition's Annual Shindig

Federal Transit Administration head Peter Rogoff joins the region's premier transit advocacy organization to talk about the national transportation landscape, with booze, snacks, and plenty of gossip to follow.

Transportation Choices Coalition's Annual Shindig, Tues, Oct 2, 5:00 pm–7:30 pm, 1927 Third Ave, $100

Dance for Democracy (and Noel Frame) 

DJ Riz and J-Justice host a dance party and fundraiser for Noel Frame, one of two Democratic candidates for the open 36th District state house seat being vacated by Mary Lou Dickerson.

Dance for Democracy, Tues, Oct 2, 7:30 pm, the Sunset, 5433 Ballard Ave NW, $30 suggested donation