Protesters gather outside Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley

BERKELEY, Calif. (NBC, KYMA) - Protesters gathered at UC Berkeley Monday night as the right-leaning organization Turning Point USA, which was founded by Charlie Kirk, held an event on the school's campus.

Meanwhile, a packed house turned out to celebrate Kirk's life and hear from speakers, such as comedian Rob Schneider.

People leaving Monday night's Turning Point USA event in UC Berkeley were met by a large group of protestors who oppose the conservative leaning organization.

The tension between both sides unfolding before, during, and after the event, with aerial footage showing at least one person being arrested by police.

But it was a much different scene inside Zellerbach Hall with the packed auditorium coming together to celebrate Kirk's life.

"They are not going to stop us because tonight we are here to carry on Charlie's beautiful legacy," said John Paul Leon, President of Turning Point UC Berkeley.

Monday night was the final stop of Turning Point USA college tour. It's taking place two months after Kirk was assassinated during a campus tour stop at Utah Valley University.

The conservative activist was originally scheduled to speak at the event, and his supporters say his death continues to have a lasting impact on their movement.

"Ultimately, this is about making sure his message is shared at the Charlie Kirk and that his legacy doesn't die," said Robert Krauss, an event attendee.

"I agreed with a lot of opinions when he died I was completely heartbroken," said Garrett Culp, another event attendee.

The event included a hallmark of Kirk's campus tours, with liberal voices challenging their conservative counterparts.

"They're not welcome here. Fascism and bigoted attacks on minority and immigrant communities, women, LGBT plus communities are not accepted at UC Berkeley," said Hoku Jeffrey with the Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action Integration and Immigrant Rights.

Schnider served as the conservative viewpoint and in the spirit of kirk, Schneider extending an olive branch to those with opposing viewpoints as it's a part of Kirk's legacy that he hopes the younger generation of voters can practice when it comes to politics.

"He really wanted to empower young people because this is your country. You are the future," Schneider expressed.