War in the Caribbean

Online

Jan. 21, 2026, 6 p.m. - Jan. 21, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

US Imperialism and the New Monroe Doctrine Join for an important conversation on the new “Trump Corollary” to the Monroe Doctrine and how US imperialism threatens to bring war and economic instability across the region. Register here to get a link to this online event: https://events.haymarket... More

Earth's Greatest Enemy

Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St, Chicago

Jan. 21, 2026, 6 p.m. - Jan. 21, 2026, 10 p.m.

On Jan. 21st, Abby Martin ( @fababs ) of @empirefiles will join us in Chicago for Q&A following the Chicago Premiere of her film, "Earth’s Greatest Enemy." 🌎 Earth’s Greatest Enemy is a challenging and necessary exposé of the US Military’s brutal destruction of the planet. ⏰ Doors open at 6:00... More

Emergency Press Conference for IL Divestment from Israel

IL State Treasurer’s Office, 555 W. Monroe St, Chicago

Jan. 22, 2026, 10 a.m.

🇵🇸 Join @73forpalestine @uspcn @bdschicago and @antiwarchicago for an emergency press conference! 📍555 W Monroe St | IL State Treasurer’s Office 📅 Thursday, January 22 ⏰ 10 AM TAKE ACTION BEFORE FEBRUARY 1: Sign the petition 📝 bit.ly/divestil Join the network 🤝🏽 bit.ly/divestil4pal Endo... More

Hands Off Social Security

Social Security Administration office, 2127 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago

Jan. 22, 2026, 10 a.m. - Jan. 22, 2026, 11 a.m.

igil outside of the Social Security Administration building to support SSA employees and to demand HANDS OFF Social Security. Meets the 4th Thursday of the month, 10:00 - 11:00. Accessibility This event meets ADA standards Mainly flat ground This is on the sidewalk outside the SSA building. ... More

Celebrating the 2025 Next System Teach-Ins

Online

Jan. 22, 2026, 11 a.m. - Jan. 22, 2026, noon

We’re celebrating the 2025 Next System Teach-Ins this January 22nd. Hear the stories of system-change leaders across the Western Hemisphere who creatively gathered their campuses and communities this November to take responsibility for studying and building a just, democratic and sustainable next sy... More

Earth's Greatest Enemy

Jan. 22, 2026, 5 p.m. - Jan. 22, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Abby Martin ( @fababs ) of @empirefiles will join us in Chicago for Q&A following the Chicago Premiere of her film, "Earth’s Greatest Enemy." 🌎 Earth’s Greatest Enemy is a challenging and necessary exposé of the US Military’s brutal destruction of the planet. Doors open at 5:00PM 📍@depaulu 🎟... More

Chicago Day of Horror and Hope

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Jan. 22, 2026, 6 p.m. - Jan. 22, 2026, 7 p.m.

Rehumanize Chicago is proud to be a part of the 2026 Day of Horror and Hope national day of action. We will be nonviolently marching for the protection and dignity of all people from fertilization until death by natural causes, marking the joint anniversaries of both the devastating Roe vs. Wade ... More

Engineered Conflict - Structural Violence & the Future of Black Life in Chicago

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

Jan. 22, 2026, 6 p.m. - Jan. 22, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Join David Omotoso Stovall and Tara Betts as they discuss Stovall's latest book Engineered Conflict: Structural Violence and the Future of Black Life in Chicago. Register here: https://events.haymarketbooks.org/events/haymarketbooks/2013738 Marginalized communities often become understandably... More

British Mandate of Palestine: Dismissing the Native Population

Via zoom

Jan. 22, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - Jan. 22, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Part 2 of a five-part weekly series, "Contextualizing the Palestinian Relationship With Zionism," led by AMP Education Chair, Tarek Khalil. Register at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4eIlE8-nTq2CzT0tWFR4Jg#/registration... More

State of the Free Press 2026

The Book Cellar - 4736 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago

Jan. 22, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Join us in-store to discuss Shealeigh Voitl's new book, State of the Free Press 2026, with Steve Macek leading the conversation. About the Book: This year’s book reveals the 12 most important but under-reported stories of the past year, and shares critical analysis of major media events. State o... More

Day of Truth and Freedom in Solidarity With Mnpls

In your community

Jan. 23, 2026, 8 a.m. - Jan. 23, 2026, 6 p.m.

No work, No school, and No shopping in solidarity with Minneapolis vs. ICE and Border Patrol. Twin Cities activists realize that not everyone can take off work, not everyone can stay home from school, but EVERYONE CAN NOT SHOP on Friday January 23rd. You can stand in solidarity with MN, no mat... More

Celebrate the People's Wins!

TBA

Jan. 23, 2026, 6 p.m. - Jan. 23, 2026, 10 p.m.

Lets celebrate the wins with all of the incredibly powerful individuals who helped to get this budget across the finish line. Come connect with folks, enjoy good food and music.... More

Viva Palastina: Reason of Resistance

Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

Jan. 23, 2026, 7 p.m.

Join CODEPINK Chicago for an exclusive screening of "Viva Palästina: Reason of Resistance" and a discussion with filmmaker, Kamal El Salim! "Viva Palästina" is a documentary by @kamalelsalim and @gatans_parlament about the Palestine solidarity movement in Germany and how Germany's fascist history... More

From the West Bank to ICE: How the US and Israel Collaborate on Violence and Surveillance

Evanston Public Library, Falcon Room (3rd floor) - 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

Jan. 25, 2026, 2 p.m. - Jan. 25, 2026, 4 p.m.

This program will discuss the connections between the Israeli Occupation Forces, ICE and the expanding surveillance state. We will discuss some ways these arbiters of state violence are working together to expand fascism. We will touch on the expanding surveillance of the civilian population of the ... More

Everything You Have is Yours

Jan. 25, 2026, 3:30 p.m.

We’ve been waiting to organize a screening here for a long while and are so happy the stars aligned to have a screening presented by @jvpchicago and @jewishmuseumchicago with many others supporting including @lizzapold at Arts Administration & Policy at SAIC @saic.maaap and the Performance Studies d... More

Call Her Ganda

Leather Archives & Museum, 6418 N. Greenview Ave, Chicago

Jan. 25, 2026, 7 p.m.

Film screening, panel discussion, + Q&A. You are invited to attend a free film screening of Call Her Ganda with a panel discussion immediately following. This event is organized by the Chicago DSA and PUSO Chicago. When Jennifer Laude, a Filipina trans woman, is brutally murdered by a U.S. Ma... More

ICIRR Know Your Rights Workshop / Taller de Conoce Tus Derechos

Virtual

Jan. 26, 2026, 6 p.m.

Learn how to protect yourself and your community during encounters with immigration or law enforcement. This workshop will cover our fundamental rights, how to assert them safely, and where to find trusted resources and support. [Interpretación en español disponible] Aprende cómo protegerte a ti... More

Rapid Response Training

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Jan. 27, 2026, 6 p.m.

Learn how to identify ICE, document their activity, and support our neighbors. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Whistle kit building will follow the training. Less visible doesn’t mean gone. ICE activity is still ongoing in Chicago. Learn how to best support our neighbors at our next ... More

The 1948 Nakba: Conceptualizing the Palestinian Catastrophe as Ongoing

Via zoom

Jan. 29, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - Jan. 29, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Part 3 of a five-part weekly series, "Contextualizing the Palestinian Relationship With Zionism," led by AMP Education Chair, Tarek Khalil. Register at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4eIlE8-nTq2CzT0tWFR4Jg#/registration... More

Session For Saja

Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

Jan. 30, 2026, 7 p.m. - Jan. 30, 2026, 9 p.m.

An evening of Irish music, art & community to support Saja's family in Gaza. Open Irish music session * raffle. Slainte Chicago!! Join us for an evening of community, music & art to support our friend @_saja_family 📍 @nabalacafe 🎻☘️SESSION at 7pm - bring an instrument or your voice to the I... More

Resistance & Solidarity Rogers Park Community Gathering

New Field Elementary School, 1707 W. Morse Ave, Chicago

Jan. 31, 2026, 10 a.m. - Jan. 31, 2026, noon

Join our community gathering on January 31st to celebrate and continue building solidarity & resistance!🦋¡Únete a nuestra reunión comunitaria el 31 de enero para celebrar y seguir construyendo solidaridad y resistencia! 🧡... More

War in the Americas: What’s Next, What Can We Do?

Chicago Teachers Union HQ, 1901 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago

Jan. 31, 2026, 1 p.m.

Cuba, Colombia, Immigrants in the Crosshairs -- a mutual and necessary discussion. Washington’s kidnapping of Venezuelan President Maduro and its claim that it will “run Venezuela” and “take back our oil” is a klaxon call to all opponents of gunboat diplomacy and the so-called Donroe Doctrine. ... More

Mental Health Meets Hiphop

Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago

Jan. 31, 2026, 3 p.m. - Jan. 31, 2026, 7 p.m.

Mental Health Meets Hip Hop brings artists, creatives, and community into the same room for real dialogue, real music, and real impact. 🎟 Early Bird tickets are live for $20 (limited). Get your tickets here: https://posh.vip/e/mental-health-meets-hiphop 🛍 Vendor spaces are filling up Lineup a... More

Game Night for Good

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

Jan. 31, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - Jan. 31, 2026, 9 p.m.

Drop in. Play games. Win prizes. Support your neighbors. Bring friends or come make new ones - we’ll introduce you to some of our favorite fast, fun tabletop games, while supporting a good cause. ✨ Play games, collect tickets and trade them in for goodies from local businesses ✨ All welcome, ... More

Palestine Culture Day

Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL

Feb. 1, 2026, 12:30 p.m. - Feb. 1, 2026, 4:15 p.m.

Come join us for Food, Music, Tatreez, Dabke, Film, Art, Bazaar.... More

ICIRR Know Your Rights Workshop / Taller de Conoce Tus Derechos

Virtual

Feb. 2, 2026, 6 p.m.

Learn how to protect yourself and your community during encounters with immigration or law enforcement. This workshop will cover our fundamental rights, how to assert them safely, and where to find trusted resources and support. [Interpretación en español disponible] Aprende cómo protegerte a ti... More

Coalition Against the Trump Agenda Fundraiser

Casa Michoacan, 1638 S. Blue Island Ave, Chicago

Feb. 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Since Trump took office, the Coalition Against the Trump Agenda (CATA) has been in the streets - again and again - fighting the racist and reactionary agenda of this administration. When it was announced that hundreds of Texas National Guards were deployed to a military base in Joliet, Illinois... More

The 1967 Nakba: Zionist Expansionism & Domination

Via zoom

Feb. 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - Feb. 5, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Part 4 of a five-part weekly series, "Contextualizing the Palestinian Relationship With Zionism," led by AMP Education Chair, Tarek Khalil. Register at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4eIlE8-nTq2CzT0tWFR4Jg#/registration... More

The Revolutionist - Eugene V. Debs

Pullman Exhibit Hall, 11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago

Feb. 6, 2026, 6 p.m.

Join Allison Duerk, Director of the Debs Museum, as she presents the Emmy Award-winning documentary film followed by a brief discussion. Donations are always appreciated but not required. Space is limited. Please reserve your seats at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eugene-debs-the-revolutionist-ti... More

American Carnage: How Trump, Musk and DOGE Butchered the U.S. Government

The Nighthawk, 4744 N. Kimball Ave, Chicago

Feb. 7, 2026, 3 p.m. - Feb. 7, 2026, 5 p.m.

A conversation with journalist Sasha Abramsky about his new book American Carnage: How Trump, Musk and DOGE Butchered the U.S. Government Please join New Lines Magazine and Nighthawk for a conversation with journalist Sasha Abramsky about his new book American Carnage, a reckoning with the conseq... More

Community Karaoke Night

960 W. 18th Street, Chicago

Feb. 7, 2026, 5 p.m. - Feb. 7, 2026, 8 p.m.

A Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project Karaoke Fundraiser. RSVP here: givebutter.com/PNAPKaraoke2026... More

Extending a Branch of Life

The Westin Chicago Lombard, 70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL

Feb. 7, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Tickets and Sponsorships for "Extending a Branch of Life," the Palestine Children's Relief Fund's annual fundraising dinner are now available! Go to https://give.pcrf.net/event/pcrf-chicago-17th-annual-benefit-dinner-2026/e755752 Join us for an inspiring evening as we gather to support the essent... More

Lucy Parsons Lab Turns 10!

Little Black Pearl, 1060 E. 47th St, Chicago

Feb. 7, 2026, 7 p.m. - Feb. 7, 2026, 10 p.m.

You're invited, come celebrate with us! Learn more about what we've been up to from our 2025 EOY Newsletter here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG6lGGRyW4/f-ZCtDX4SSKnbU-ITATQjg/view?utlId=hc2f56b01a2... More

ICIRR Know Your Rights Workshop / Taller de Conoce Tus Derechos

Virtual

Feb. 9, 2026, 6 p.m.

Learn how to protect yourself and your community during encounters with immigration or law enforcement. This workshop will cover our fundamental rights, how to assert them safely, and where to find trusted resources and support. [Interpretación en español disponible] Aprende cómo protegerte a ti... More

The Oslo Accords: Replacing Liberation with Negotiations

Via zoom

Feb. 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - Feb. 12, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Last of a five-part weekly series, "Contextualizing the Palestinian Relationship With Zionism," led by AMP Education Chair, Tarek Khalil. Register at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4eIlE8-nTq2CzT0tWFR4Jg#/registration... More

ICIRR Know Your Rights Workshop / Taller de Conoce Tus Derechos

Virtual

Feb. 16, 2026, 6 p.m.

Learn how to protect yourself and your community during encounters with immigration or law enforcement. This workshop will cover our fundamental rights, how to assert them safely, and where to find trusted resources and support. [Interpretación en español disponible] Aprende cómo protegerte a ti... More

Thea Riofrancos on Extraction

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

Feb. 18, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Join Thea Riofrancos and activist-historian Gabriel Winant for a conversation on Riofrancos’s new book, Extraction. Co-sponsored by Haymarket House and Pilsen Community Books.... More

ICIRR Know Your Rights Workshop / Taller de Conoce Tus Derechos

Virtual

Feb. 23, 2026, 6 p.m.

Learn how to protect yourself and your community during encounters with immigration or law enforcement. This workshop will cover our fundamental rights, how to assert them safely, and where to find trusted resources and support. [Interpretación en español disponible] Aprende cómo protegerte a ti... More

Heat The Ground Up with Starbucks Workers United

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

Feb. 27, 2026, 7 p.m. - Feb. 27, 2026, 8:30 p.m.

Join In These Times, Labor Notes, and Haymarket Books for a panel discussing how the historic Starbucks strikes were organized, how workers mobilized, and larger lessons learned.... More

Behind Enemy Lines Conference

Chicago

March 27, 2026, 9 a.m. - March 29, 2026, 5 p.m.

We failed to stop the genocide in Gaza. How do we stop the US empire’s next monstrous crime? A Conference on Anti-Imperialist Politics and Organizing in the Belly of the Beast. Empire doesn’t end on its own. It has to be confronted with organized resistance. If you’re ready to move beyond protest... More