Art Build for Trans Liberation March & Dykestrike

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

June 21, 2026, 6 a.m. - June 21, 2026, 9 a.m.

Chicago! BE GAY, DO CRIME, MAKE ART!! 🎨🖌️🪧 Join us & the folks from @dykstryk on Sunday, June 21 from 11am - 2pm at @pilsencommunitybooks! Help us make signs, build community, pick up flyers, drop off donations, etc! #PilsenCommunityBooks #TransLiberationMarch2026 #ChicagoTransEvents #DYKSTRYK... More

Commemorate 250 Years of Struggle and Revolution

Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Ave, Chicago

June 21, 2026, 2 p.m.

Summer solstice gathering to bring forth a new world! Music - Scott Free and more! Videos, vegan food. $10-20 suggested donation to benefit the Chicago Seed. No one turned away for lack of funds! We get your revolutionary party right here!... More

Rally in Solidarity With the People of Colombia

In front of the Colombian consulate, 333 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago

June 21, 2026, 4 p.m.

En el marco de la segunda vuelta presidencial en Colombia, denunciamos la injerencia electoral de Estados Unidos durante un tiempo critico para la soberania del pais. Reconocemos con profunda preocupación los reportes de irregularidades (alteraciones de formularios electorales, compra de votos, desi... More

Living Authentically: A Pride Month Discussion for Trans Youth & Allies

Facebook live at https://www.facebook.com/belmontcraginunited

June 22, 2026, 7:30 a.m. - June 22, 2026, 8:30 a.m.

Join us for a Prime Month Facebook Live conversation focused on supporting the health, safety, and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth.... More

Divest from Genocide & ICE

122 N. LaSalle St, Chicago

June 22, 2026, 8 a.m.

Join us on Monday, June 22nd to protest outside the Illinois State Board of Investment (ISBI) quarterly meeting. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs sits on the board, which controls state worker pension funds and invests in companies complicit in the Israeli genocide of the Palestinian peo... More

When Reform Stalls: Insights On Arrest Diversion Implementation In Illinois

Virtual

June 23, 2026, 7 a.m. - June 23, 2026, 8 a.m.

The 2021 Pretrial Fairness Act required all Illinois police officers to issue a citation at the site of arrest for certain low-level crimes instead of bringing a person into custody, a reform commonly known as “citation in lieu of arrest.” However, new research raises doubts about how fully this ref... More

Housing Justice Mass Meeting

ICA Building, 4750 N. Sheridan Rd, Chicago

June 23, 2026, 1 p.m. - June 23, 2026, 2:30 p.m.

Our campaigns for Housing Justice are heating up this summer - learn about the Protecting Renters Ordinance, new fights for funding for affordable housing, and how you can get involved. Join us on Tuesday, June 23 at 6pm for our Housing Justice Mass Meeting, in person at the ICA Building. Everyone i... More

Birds Against Borders

5100 N. Francisco Ave, Chicago

June 23, 2026, 1:30 p.m.

Join Skunk Cabbage Books and Chicago BIPOC Birders for a fundraiser bird walk celebrating migration! All proceeds will be split between Midwest Immigration Bond Fund and Albany Park Mutual Aid. This walk is open to all and beginning birders are encouraged to join! We will have some binoculars to sha... More

How to Run a Skills Training

On-line. Register for info.

June 23, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - June 23, 2026, 8 p.m.

Did you know that the CDSA has a bountiful library of organizing trainings? Would you like to learn how to equip comrades with the gift of knowledge? Wow, do we have a training for you! Join the PoliEd committee for a virtual session to learn how to facilitate skills trainings for your branches, ... More

People's Town Hall: Byron v. the Billionaires

Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Ave, Chicago

June 23, 2026, 7 p.m.

The Democratic Party machine is trying to deny 25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez access to the ballot for the November midterms. After Chuy García rigged the succession to hand his seat to his own chief of staff, Patty García, Byron went out and collected over 17,000 signatures — 15 times what’s... More

Our Streets, Our Voices Community Meeting

Semillias de Justicia Garden, 2727 S. Troy, Chicago

June 24, 2026, noon - June 24, 2026, 2 p.m.

Are you concerned about traffic safety? Does your home or block flood after heavy rain? Are you worried about how air pollution affects your health and the health of your loved ones? Although they seem to be different problems, they are all connected to the decisions made about our streets and ou... More

¡Viva la Huelga! Planning Meeting

Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago

June 24, 2026, 6 p.m.

¡Viva la Huelga! We want to directly invite anyone who has protested at Broadview since last summer and anyone whose had loved ones kidnapped by ICE in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs to attend this planning meeting. June 24th 6 pm at Sulzer Library. We are hoping that this planning meeting ... More

From Slag to Sanctuary Environmental Justice Tour

8944 S. Commercial Ave, Chicago

June 25, 2026, 7 a.m. - June 25, 2026, 11 a.m.

Ever wondered what "environmental justice" looks like in action? Join the Alliance of the SouthEast for an immersive bus tour. DATES: May 28 | June 25 | July 23 TIME: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM START: 8944 S Commercial Ave, Suite 1 LUNCH PROVIDED! Register here: https://forms.gle/rsfR38cNa5Xj9mNj9 W... More

100th Street River Access Project

98th & Houston, Chicago

June 25, 2026, 11 a.m. - June 25, 2026, 1 p.m.

Hi everyone! 👋🏼 We are still working on a new date for the community picnic, but in the mean time we hope you will join us for a resource fair 📋 along the river 🌊 📅 June 25th 🕑 11am-1pm 📍 Meet at 98th and Houston at 11am and we will walk over to the site together 🚶🏽‍♂️🚶🏽‍♀️... More

End CPD & ICE Collaboration

Benito Juarez High School, 1450 W. Cermak Road, Chicago

June 25, 2026, 12:30 p.m.

JOIN US at the next CCPSA meeting on Thursday, June 25th at Benito Juarez to demand an END TO CPD-ICE COLLABORATION! 💥 This meeting welcomes two new commissioners, Angelique Guzman and Anjanette Young. We'll be showing up in force, alongside @pilsenpuno, district councilors, @tanggolmigrantechica... More

NEU June Meeting

Edgewater Public Library, 6000 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

June 25, 2026, 6 p.m. - June 25, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

📚 Join NEU for our June Library Meeting! Connect with neighbors, talk urbanism & community, and hear what events we have planned this summer☀️ 📍 Edgewater Branch, Chicago Public Library 🍻 Drinks & food at Moody's pub after! 🎉Let us know you'll be joining via our Partiful (link in bio)! #N... More

Oil Workers USW7-1 Solidarity Rally

BP’s Chicago Headquarters, 30 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago

June 26, 2026, 6 a.m. - June 26, 2026, 8 a.m.

SOLIDARITY ALERT: Join USW 7-1 as they call on BP to end the lockout and do right by the hundreds of union workers and families affected, we hope to see you there!... More

CFIST & IRWC Fundraiser

Casa Michoacan, 1639 S. Blue Island Ave, Chicago

June 26, 2026, 1 p.m. - June 26, 2026, 5 p.m.

Join us for a night of dancing, drinks, live DJ sets and to learn more about the work of our Immigrant Rights Working Committee and Campaign to Free Incarcerated Survivors of Police Torture! ➡️Get your tickets today at bit.ly/CFISTxIRWCfundraiser... More

Radical Book Buzz with Library Freedom Project and Library Futures

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

June 26, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - June 26, 2026, 3 p.m.

Library workers, join us for an evening with radical publishers! We'll hear about new releases, chat about libraries and the publishing ecosystem, and party together! Featuring Haymarket, Seven Stories, Akashic, The New Press, One Signal, Scribe, Feminist Press and others. Snacks and drinks will ... More

Colectivo El Pozo Fundraiser

Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago

June 26, 2026, 2 p.m.

🇨🇺 Join us for an evening where art becomes action. Together, we’ll raise our voices—through song and verse—to raise funds for medical aid for children with cancer in Cuba. The U.S. continues its attack on Cuba, placing sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned oil company. Their restrictions on Cuba have ... More

Liberation Open Mic

First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, 6400 S. Kimbark Ave, Chicago

June 26, 2026, 7 p.m. - June 27, 2026, 10 p.m.

💥 Join us at our first South Side Liberation Open Mic! 🗣️ Calling all local South Side artists, orators, and radicals! We are hosting a liberation mic for a night filled with revolutionary jams from local artists. ✨ We will have a few slots sign-up slots open for other performers interested i... More

Free Citizenship Workshop

9838 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL

June 27, 2026, 4 a.m. - June 27, 2026, 10 a.m.

ATTENTION: the AAAN will be hosting a citizenship workshop on June 27th! Come fill out an N400 or N600 application for free. Please call 708.634.7272 or 708.209.0228 to reserve your spot and if you have any immigration related questions or concerns! تنبيه: ستستضيف منظمة AAAN ورشة عمل خاصة بطلبات ... More

Calumet Park June Beach Clean-up

9801 S Avenue G, Chicago

June 27, 2026, 5 a.m. - June 27, 2026, 8 a.m.

- En espanol abajo - It’s time to LOCK IN this summer! Join us at our first beach clean up of the season at Calumet Park, we will have food, activities and lots of fun! Will you be there or be a rotten fish? 🫪 ¡Es hora de ponerse manos a la obra este verano! Acompáñanos en nuestra primera ... More

The American Indian Center Presents Buffalo Days

Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve, 13N040 Engel Rd, Sycamore, IL

June 27, 2026, 5:30 a.m. - June 27, 2026, 8:30 a.m.

Join us for Buffalo Days at Burlington Prairie 🦬🌾 Gather with us for a cultural and ecological celebration of bison, land, and community. Through Indigenous knowledge, storytelling, prairie ecology, and place-based learning, we will explore the ongoing relationship between bison, indigenous peopl... More

4th Annual Community Benefits Agreement & Neighborhood Union Summit

Bryn Mawr Community Church, 7000 S. Jeffery Blvd, Chicago

June 27, 2026, 6 a.m. - June 27, 2026, 8 a.m.

Join the fight, meet the fighters: WE are building people power to control our housing in Woodlawn and South Shore. In our fight, we have won tenant and homeowner protections in the Woodlawn Housing Preservation Ordinance and Jackson Park Housing Pilot Ordinance. Our tenants continue to build uni... More

Chicago Dyke March & Rally

Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood -- register to receive starting location.

June 27, 2026, 8 a.m.

It’s finally here—the return of the Chicago Dyke March & Rally! After a short hiatus, we are BACK just in time to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Join us at Dvorak Park in Pilsen on SATURDAY, JUNE 27th for a day of marching, community building, performances, and more. (Starting point for the march i... More

'The Garbage Offensive' Community Education Meeting

California Ave & Division St, Chicago (look for the Puerto Rican flag)

June 27, 2026, 9 a.m.

🔴Join us June 27th at 2 PM for a community education event where we’ll discuss “The Garbage Offensive” a chapter that discusses how the Young Lords built campaigns that focused on the demands of the Puerto Rican masses! Meet us at California/Division! Look for our flags! 🇵🇷 #education #youngl... More

Anti Authoritarian Activism Literature

Chicago's Humboldt Park by the boathouse, N. Humboldt Parkway between Division Street and North Ave, Chicago

June 27, 2026, 9 a.m. - June 27, 2026, noon

The Chicago Industrial Workers of the World will be tabling at the Anti-Authoritarian Literature Swap in Humboldt Park on June 27th, alongside various other anti-authoritarian and pro-worker organizations! It will be a great way to meet other activists and build community. We hope to see you there... More

15th Annual Kansha Culmination

Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee St, Chicago

June 27, 2026, 9:30 a.m. - June 27, 2026, 12:30 p.m.

Project gallery, presentations, community Q&A followed by a community potluck! RSVP at https://bit.ly/kanshaculmination2025... More

One Struggle, Many Fronts

University Church, 5655 W. University Ave, Chicago

June 27, 2026, 11 a.m. - June 27, 2026, 1 p.m.

EDUCATION & FUNDRAISING TOUR TO BRING HUMANITARIAN AID TO CUBA 🇨🇺 FEATURING SPEAKERS: CLAUDIA DE LA CRUZ @1claud9 DR. CHRISTINA PÉREZ JHONATHAN F. GOMEZ RSVP: BIT.LY/ONESTRUGGLE-MIDWEST Rev. Claudia De trip la Cruz, MDiv./MSW, will reflect on the history of the United States’ sanctions ... More

librarypunk Live: Critical AI Takes Too Hot For the Mainstage!

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

June 27, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - June 27, 2026, 3 p.m.

Join us for a live recording of librarypunk, a leftist library worker podcast featuring Sarah Appedu, Kay Slater, and Emily Zerrenner. You can register for this event here. All ticket sales will go to ICIRR. Sarah Appedu, M.S. LIS (she/her) is a Ph.D. candidate in Information Science & Technology... More

Viva La Huelga - Protest @ Broadview

Broadview ICE Abduction Center, 1930 Beach St, Broadview, IL

June 27, 2026, 3 p.m.

Long Live the Strike! Bring Delaney Hall here! Torturous conditions inside detention centers are designed to push immigrants desperate for relief into self-deporting. Even as the number of detainees has dropped at Broadview since its height last fall, immigrants continue to be processed at the fac... More

Fundraiser for Cuba

The Native, 2417 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

June 27, 2026, 5 p.m. - June 27, 2026, 8 p.m.

Please join us at The Native this Saturday, 27 from 5-8. Fundraising to send material aid to Las Tunas, Cuba. With DJ Brandon Payton Carillo.... More

Pride is Still a Protest

Sign up to learn location.

June 28, 2026, 5 a.m.

Join the ACLU as we march in the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade! Find more information, and sign up to join us at this link: https://action.aclu.org/event/2026-chicago-pride-parade... More

"Abolish ICE / Abolir ICE" Pride Parade Contingent!

Southeast corner of Sheridan Road and Dakin Street, 1/2 block south of the "Sheridan" stop on the Red Line el.

June 28, 2026, 7 a.m.

Help spread the word @ the PRIDE PARADE and Make the Demand! – ABOLISH ICE! ¡ABOLIR ICE! ICE terror has not stopped! Hard working families are still being broken up. Kids left without parents. Parents wondering where their kids are. Communities living in fear of shopping, going to work and sc... More

Clear Your Record, Change Your Future

2800 N. Kildare Ave, Chicago

June 28, 2026, 8 a.m. - June 28, 2026, 11 a.m.

Register at www.socialchange.site Free eligibility checks.... More

Independent Labor Club Meeting

Chicago Public Library, West Loop Branch, 122 N. Aberdeen St, Chicago

June 28, 2026, 9 a.m. - June 28, 2026, 11 a.m.

Curious about the Independent Labor Club? Join our upcoming monthly meeting, a gathering for both current members and anyone interested in learning more about the organization. ILC Chicago Monthly Meeting We’ll see you there!... More

TRANS LIBERATION MARCH

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

June 28, 2026, noon - June 28, 2026, 4 p.m.

The Trans Liberation March will begin on June 28 at 5pm at Haymarket House. Bring your signs, masks, and sunscreen! The march route will take you to cr1cket hill, where the dykstryk crew will be ready with some workshops by QFC Chicago, Midwest Books, and Dumbass Yarn, and more! Workshops will run p... More

Workers Night School - Organizing Workshop

6808 N. Ashland Blvd, Chicago

June 28, 2026, noon - June 28, 2026, 2 p.m.

oin us for our 3rd organizing workshop this summer on June 28 at 5pm! Come and learn how you can help contribute towards building a combative, class conscious and independent labor movement!... More

Seeds for Liberation

Alahambra Palace, 1240 W. Randolph St, Chicago

June 28, 2026, 12:30 p.m.

CHICAGO SCREENING 🎥 ALHAMBRA PALACE @alhambrachicago 1240 W. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60607 SUNDAY JUNE 28TH 12:30PM to 6PM 12:30PM DOORS OPEN WI ART EXHIBITIONS 2:00PM FILM 3:30PM PANEL DISCUSSION 4:30PM PERFORMANCE 5:00PM DINNER AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE MODERATOR: RAMI ABUSHHAB ... More

Defense Testimony Workshop

Garfield Park, Chicago (receive more info upon registering)

June 28, 2026, 1 p.m. - June 28, 2026, 3 p.m.

Join PNAP on Thursday, June 25th, for a workshop on best practices when testifying in defense of yourself on trial. Facilitated by two staff attorneys at Illinois Prison Project, we’ll discuss defense testimony, advice for speaking on behalf of someone’s release in clemency and parole hearings, a... More

Online Discussion for Radical Caregivers

On-line

June 29, 2026, 3 p.m. - June 29, 2026, 4 p.m.

Brought to you by Avondale Mutual Aid. Scan the QR code in the graphic to register.... More

Know Your Rights!

Jesus Shepherd of Souls, 768 Lincoln Ave, Calumet City, IL

June 30, 2026, noon

💪 CTU invites you to a KNOW YOUR RIGHTS presentation Tuesday, June 30th at 5pm at Jesus Sherpard of Souls, in Calumet City. ✨ Our organizers and an attorney from National Immigrant Justice Center will be presenting on understanding your rights and updates. —— 💪 ¡CTU te invita a la presentac... More

Abolitionist Party Series

First Presbyterian: 6400 S. Kimbark Ave, Chicago

July 3, 2026, noon - July 3, 2026, 5 p.m.

Fighting Back Against the Carceral State. Mark your calendars and come out Friday July 3rd for the quarterly return of the Abolitionist Party series! On the eve of the 250th anniversary of a country founded on genocide, built with slavery, and sustained by repression and war, we’ll gather on Chi... More

250 Years of Resistance

National Museum of Public Housing, 919 S. Ada St, Chicago

July 3, 2026, 1 p.m.

Brian Jones and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor in Conversation Live from the National Public Housing Museum in Chicago Limited in-person tickets available. Register here: https://events.haymarketbooks.org/events/haymarketbooks/2252809 Take a break from the bizarre and depressing spectacle of Donald ... More

No Kings - No Colonies

Humboldt Park, 1301 N Humboldt Dr, Chicago

July 4, 2026, 6 a.m. - July 4, 2026, 1 p.m.

We invite you to celebrate "El Jolgorio Boricua: 250 Años Sin Rey y Sin Colonias" event on July 4, 2026 to be held in Barrio Borikén, Humboldt Park, Chicago. This will be a creative cultural and political demonstration in defense of Puerto Rico's right to self-determination, self-actualization, a... More

The People's Fourth: A Weekend of Anti-Imperial Sounds

Nabala Cafe, 4744 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

July 4, 2026, noon - July 5, 2026, 6 p.m.

‼️ THE PEOPLE'S FOURTH ‼️ Escape the obnoxious patriotism of the fourth of July and join us for a lineup of DJs spinning anti-imperial sounds. Come for dope mixes of music from around the world (and a healthy dose of anti-American tracks), stay for good coffee and community. The most import... More

Cena Cubana Cuban Dinner

Marz Community Brewing Company, 3630 S. Iron St, Chicago

July 6, 2026, 12:30 p.m. - July 6, 2026, 4 p.m.

Community Kitchen Dinners: Recipes for Survivance FOCUS ON CUBA Cena Cubana por la paz y contra el bloqueo As Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez pointed out, the White House is constructing, “without any legitimate excuse, day after day, a fraudulent case to justify the ruthless economic wa... More

Community Fest & Rally for Clean Air!

Hartman Recreation Center & Sanchez Memorial Park, Regist

July 8, 2026, 11 a.m. - July 8, 2026, 2 p.m.

YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR COMMUNITY FEST & RALLY FOR CLEAN AIR! Join us for an evening of community engagement and civic action as we share resources, hear updates from our air quality project, and explore ways to build healthier neighborhoods together. Connect with neighbors, local organizations,... More

2026 Summer Solidarity Bash

Pilsen Arts & Community House, 1637 W. 18th St, Chicago

July 10, 2026, 1 p.m.

Chicago Socialist Alternative is excited to announce this year’s SOLIDARITY SUMMER BASH, taking place on Friday, July 10th at @pilsenartscommunityhouse! Join us at the height of Summertime Chi for a night of live music, drinks, and a silent auction with handcrafted goods, books, and more! More in... More

2026 AWAN Conference

Register to receive location & times info.

July 11, 2026, 4 a.m. - July 12, 2026, noon

Have you registered yet?There is still time! Check out our upcoming workshops! tinyurl.com/AWAN26REGISTER EDITOR'S NOTE: THE TIMES LISTED ARE SIMPLY PLACE-HOLDERS. REGISTER TO GET ACTUAL TIMES & LOCATION.... More

Mujeres on the Run

Lincoln Park, Chicago

July 11, 2026, 4 a.m.

Mujeres on the Run is here again to empower and celebrate women in the community through its 5k Run and Walk. The Mujeres on the Run 5k fosters running as a way to stay healthy, build positive relationships, and share time with family and friends. This event is open to everyone regardless of gen... More

AWAN Conference 2026

TBA

July 11, 2026, 4 a.m. - July 12, 2026, 4 p.m.

A year ago we officially founded the Anti War Action Network. We have now grown to 27 affiliates who work together on national days of action to grow the anti war movement, and pressure to end aid to Israel and to demand an end to US intervention in Venezuela. Mark your calendars for July 11 & 12... More

Join Reading for the Revolution

TBA

July 11, 2026, 6 a.m. - July 11, 2026, 8 a.m.

A BYP100 Chicago book club. We’re excited to kick off part 2 of our Reading for the Revolution: A BYP100 Chicago book club series by diving into Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur over the span of 4 monthly sessions. In this book club, we'll engage in thoughtful discussions, share refle... More

We the People Popsicle & Ice Cream Social

Skinner Park, Monroe & Throop, Chicago

July 11, 2026, 6 a.m. - July 11, 2026, 8 a.m.

📣 NEW DATE! Thanks for your patience as we secured a new date after our weather postponement. Join us for a family-friendly summer gathering celebrating community, creativity, and connection! Enjoy popsicles and ice cream bars, make buttons, bracelets, and posters, and connect with neighbors in t... More

Canopy of Care

Shubas/Tied House, 3157 N. Southport Ave, Chicago

July 15, 2026, 1 p.m. - July 15, 2026, 3 p.m.

You’re invited to our 2026 annual fundraiser! Tickets are on sale now for "CWHC's Canopy of Care: Rooted in Chicago, Supported by Community." Join us Wednesday, July 15th from 6-8pm at Schubas / Tied House. Like a tree in a thriving forest ecosystem, CWHC grows in community. At Canopy of Care, yo... More

4th Annual Mutual Aid Art Fair

W. George & N. Sacramento, Chicago

July 18, 2026, 6 a.m. - July 18, 2026, 1 p.m.

@cloudstarryskies and @plasticsturgeon_ are so excited to present the 4th Annual Mutual Aid Art Fair! Featuring artist vendors, live screen printing, flash tattoos, and refreshments, this event will also be a fundraiser for @chicommunityjailsupport and an opportunity to talk to volunteers and learn ... More

Summer Art Market & Fundraiser

Pilsen Community Books, 1513 W. 18th St, Chicago

July 18, 2026, 3 p.m. - July 18, 2026, 6 p.m.

Stay tuned for highlights from artists next month at this wonderful market and fundraiser at @pilsencommunitybooks Proceeds will support families in Al-Sham.... More

Freedom From and Freedom To

First Church of the Brethren, 425 S. Central Park Ave, Chicago

July 18, 2026, 7 p.m.

Hey y’all, buckle up and order tickets for Freedom From and Freedom To @freedom_from_and_freedom_to in collaboration with Honey Pot Performance @honeypotchicago on👇🏾 Saturday, July 18th, 2026 7pm @First Church of the Brethren (425 S. Central Park Blvd) Freedom From and Freedom To (FFFT) is ... More

From Slag to Sanctuary Environmental Justice Tour

8944 S. Commercial Ave, Chicago

July 23, 2026, 7 a.m. - July 23, 2026, 11 a.m.

Ever wondered what "environmental justice" looks like in action? Join the Alliance of the SouthEast for an immersive bus tour. DATES: May 28 | June 25 | July 23 TIME: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM START: 8944 S Commercial Ave, Suite 1 LUNCH PROVIDED! Register here: https://forms.gle/rsfR38cNa5Xj9mNj9 W... More

Queer Tastes: Unconventional Representation in Horror Films

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

July 24, 2026, 2 p.m. - July 24, 2026, 3 p.m.

Join Pilsen Community Books as they welcome Cat Voleur and Jane Keranen for an event in celebration of Voleur's new book Queer Tastes: Unconventional Representation in Horror Films. Pansexual author Cat Voleur guides readers through twenty film recommendations selected from over eighty years of sca... More

Game Night For Good! Supporting Albany Park Mutual Aid

Our Mutual City Coffee Co, 3600 W. Irving Park Rd, Chicago

July 25, 2026, noon - July 25, 2026, 4 p.m.

We raised over $2000 in January and that money went right out the door to help folks in Albany Park get what they need - think we can do it again? We’re back at @omccoffeeco on Saturday, July 25 to support @albanyparkmutualaid. Drop in for whatever you can, play some games, and help your neighbor... More

Artists Against the Blockade

Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago

July 26, 2026, 3 p.m. - July 26, 2026, 8 p.m.

🇨🇺 SAVE THE DATE — JULY 26‼️ Artists Against the Blockade is returning! We have an exciting lineup in the works this year. Right now, the Trump administration is strangling Cuba with a fuel blockade — an illegal, immoral act of genocide. Join us to celebrate and defend the Cuban Revolution. ... More

The Fierce Urgency of Now: A National March into Marquette Park

Marquette Park, Chicago

Aug. 1, 2026, 4 a.m. - Aug. 1, 2026, 8 a.m.

On Saturday, August 1, 2026, thousands will gather in Chicago for The Fierce Urgency of Now: A National March into Marquette Park, a multi-faith, multicultural public witness commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Chicago Freedom Movement. In 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Chicago Fr... More

Black August

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

Aug. 5, 2026, 2 p.m. - Aug. 5, 2026, 3:30 p.m.

Join poets Kemi Alabi, I.S. Jones, and Meredith Nnoka for a reading and conversation in celebration of Black August, a 50-year tradition that began in U.S. prisons and jails to commemorate key events in the ongoing movement against incarceration. This event is free and open to the public. Kemi Al... More

Let's Get Uncensored

Aug. 6, 2026, 7 a.m.

We’re so excited to have @sistersong_woc in Chicago this summer for their Let’s Talk About Sex Conference! We’re even more excited about the youth pre-conference and the scholarship opportunity for young folks to attend the conference for free! Chicago is the birth place of reproductive justice a... More

Join Reading for the Revolution

TBA

Aug. 8, 2026, 6 a.m. - Aug. 8, 2026, 8 a.m.

A BYP100 Chicago book club. We’re excited to kick off part 2 of our Reading for the Revolution: A BYP100 Chicago book club series by diving into Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur over the span of 4 monthly sessions. In this book club, we'll engage in thoughtful discussions, share refle... More

Collective Care Circle

TBD

Aug. 8, 2026, 7 a.m. - Aug. 8, 2026, 11 a.m.

SAVE THE DATE! Radical Public Health is hosting a community care event on Saturday, August 8th from 12-4 PM (location TBD), and the event is open to all! Join us for a community potluck and healing space, including a community altar and various modes of healing outside of traditional Western medicin... More

Mabuhay! Meeting

Register to receive location.

Aug. 22, 2026, 6 a.m. - Aug. 22, 2026, 9 a.m.

Mabuhay! Meetings are spaces where AFIRE shares updates and report-backs about the organization's work to its base and membership, and celebrates community milestones and engagement efforts carried out with AFIRE's community leaders. Register here: http://www.tinyurl.com/afire-mabuhay... More

2026 NLG Celebration

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

Aug. 22, 2026, 1 p.m.

Rescheduled from 6/11/2026 due to the threat of severe weather. More details to come.... More

Latch & Stroll 2026

Russell Square Park, 3045 E. 83rd St, Chicago

Aug. 29, 2026, 6 a.m. - Aug. 29, 2026, 10 a.m.

A celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week Saturday, August 29th | 11AM - 3PM Russell Square Park Join us for our biggest community event of the year!!! We'll gather for an afternoon of community, connection, resources, and celebrations for families across the South Side. More details coming s... More

2026 Socialism Conference

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago

Sept. 4, 2026, 4 a.m. - Sept. 7, 2026, 9 a.m.

We are living through the reshaping of the world. Neighborhood raids and imperial aggression aim to create compliance and pacification. But against the forces of fear and division, our communities are standing up with stunning acts of bravery and organization. Old networks and tactics are being r... More

CAIR-Chicago's Annual Gala

Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oak Brook Terrace, IL

Sept. 20, 2026, 1 p.m.

🎉 Join us for CAIR-Chicago’s 2026 Annual Banquet Gala on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. Stay tuned for exciting details, featured guests, and ticket sales coming soon! EDITOR'S NOTE: THE TIME LISTED IS SIMPLY A PLACE-HOLDER. STAY TUNED FOR ACTUAL TIME & TICKET DE... More

Birth Emergency Skills Workshop

West Side Justice Center, 601 S. California Ave, Chicago

Sept. 26, 2026, 9 a.m. - Sept. 26, 2026, noon

Practical skills to support unexpected birth situations. Join us for our next Birth Emergency Skills Workshop, where you'll learn practical, hands-on skills to help you respond confidently to unexpected birth situations. Birth Emergency Skills Workshop 📆 Saturday, September 22nd | 2PM - 5PM ... More

Run With Team CAF to Support Abortion Access!

TBA

Sept. 27, 2026, 4 a.m.

Build community, get moving, and raise money to support abortion access by joining CAF's unofficial team for the 2026 Fall Chicago Lifetime Half Marathon/5K! 🏃 🏃‍♀️ Fill out the interest form at the link below by 6/14 to make sure you get all the news when we launch later this month. https://docs... More

2026 FAHM Seeding AFIRE x Baklaan

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Oct. 3, 2026, 9 a.m.

This all-day, 4-part event emphasizes queer and trans base-building, breakout discussions, advocacy issues, and celebration. This event is also part of a research collaboration between AFIRE, FYLPRO and Tayo, and Dr. Rachel Kuo at the University of Wisconsin-Madison focused on intergenerational and ... More

MedGlobal Conference

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Oct. 16, 2026, 4 a.m. - Oct. 17, 2026, 4 p.m.

The world is changing. Humanitarianism must change with it. Join MedGlobal in Chicago on October 16–17 for two transformative days bringing together leaders in medicine, human rights, innovation, and global health. This is not your typical global health conference. You won’t sit through discon... More

6th Annual Illinois Prison Project Gala!

Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St, Chicago

Oct. 16, 2026, 1 p.m.

Tickets are now available for IPP's 6th Annual Gala on Friday, Oct. 16 at the iconic Chicago Cultural Center. Join leaders in the fight against mass incarceration as we celebrate our progress 🎉 and find inspiration for the year ahead. ✨ Each ticket includes a plated dinner, dessert, drinks, and exc... More

The Infrastructure of Compassion: Rethinking Public Health in the Fentanyl Era

3520 S Halsted St, Chicago

Oct. 18, 2026, 5 a.m. - Oct. 18, 2026, 6 a.m.

MacArthur Fellows Nabarun Dasgupta and Gregg Gonsalves on their life-saving work. In recent years, the opioid epidemic and dangers of fentanyl have dominated headlines, resulting in a greater understanding of those who use drugs. Join us for a conversation with two leading voices in the field of ... More

2026 Domestic Worker Assembly

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Oct. 21, 2026, 9 a.m.

his gathering aims to bring together Filipino domestic workers (including but not limited to nannies, homecare workers, house cleaners, and personal drivers), their loved ones, and supporters to share experiences, learn about the history of domestic work, and strengthen knowledge on domestic worker ... More

25th Annual Celebration of the Palestine Film Festival

Pazzo's, 311 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago

Oct. 25, 2026, noon

SAVE THE DATE 🚨 Join us October 25th for our 25th Anniversary Gala! We will be celebrating 25 years of Palestinian story telling and we look forward to sharing the evening with our community and supporters. EDITOR'S NOTE: THE TIME LISTED IS SIMPLY A PLACE-HOLDER. PLEASE CHECK IN CLOSER TO THE DA... More

2026 Palestine Convention

Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park, IL (just south of Chicago)

Nov. 26, 2026, 3 a.m. - Nov. 28, 2026, 11 a.m.

Save the Date | 19th Annual Palestine Convention Last year, thousands from across the country gathered in Chicago at AMP’s 18th Palestine Convention for what became one of the most powerful and historic Palestine gatherings in the United States. Families, students, activists, scholars, organizers... More

2026 State of the Coalition Brunch

TBA

Dec. 5, 2026, 6 a.m.

Save the date: December 5, 2026 ✨ Join us for our annual State of the Coalition Brunch as we celebrate a decade of community-driven impact and a transformative year of coalition-building and advocacy. Together, we’ll reflect on our progress, share our legislative priorities for the year ahead,... More