End the US Wars at Home and Abroad

Euclid Avenue Methodist Church, 405 S. Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL

Dec. 13, 2025, 11 a.m. - Dec. 13, 2025, 3 p.m.

Join the United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) for this special teach in with panels on immigrant rights analyzing the war against immigrants in Chicagoland and the historic fight back and another on US interventions abroad -- the history of US imperialism in Gaza, Venezuela and in Latin America ... More

Get Your Record Cleared

5013 S. Hermitage, Chicago

Dec. 13, 2025, noon - Dec. 13, 2025, 3 p.m.

FREE! Start the process to expunge or seal a criminal record. If you came to one of our past events and haven't yet to finish, you are welcome to come again. ‼️Past records and cold weather should never hold anyone back. Come get help clearing your record and grab free warm clothing. Everyt... More

Know Your Rights Training + Canvass

Register for the address: bit.ly/KYRNOLA

Dec. 13, 2025, noon - Dec. 13, 2025, 4 p.m.

Jon the Northside Lakefront Rapid Response Team for a Know Your Rights training or join fellow neighbors for canvassing to protect our community from ICE!... More

Queer Youth Liberation Workshop

Second Unitarian Church, 656 W. Barry Ave, Chicago

Dec. 13, 2025, noon - Dec. 13, 2025, 1:30 p.m.

This discussion-based workshop on youth liberation will explore the intersection of anti-queerness and ageism, how community spaces can be more inclusive to young organizers, and what it mean to be, well, an angry queer teenager. Organizers of all ages welcome. Facilitated by transmasc poet, thea... More

ICE Out of Chicago!

Little Village Arch, W. 26th St & S. Troy St, Chicago

Dec. 13, 2025, 1 p.m.

This Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe, we’re taking up the call from @legalizationforall network for a national weekend of action to demand justice for the victims of ICE, a stop to deportations, and legalization for all! JOIN US! When: Saturday, December 13th at 1 PM Where: Little Village Arch, at... More

Stop Enbridge Oil Pipeline 5

Unity Center, 3339 S. Halsted St, Chicago

Dec. 13, 2025, 4 p.m. - Dec. 13, 2025, 8 p.m.

Want to learn about what we can do to protect the Great Lakes and support frontline water protectors? Join us December 15th for a teach-in about the Line 5 movement with food and music! Feel free to stay updated about the event here: https://bit.ly/47OB6va... More

'63 Boycott

Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Rd, Chicago

Dec. 13, 2025, 5 p.m.

Documentary screening and discussion on the largest anti-segregation demonstration in Chicago's public schools and the Northern U.S.... More

Rat-Mass on ICE

Johnny's Icehouse West, 2550 W Madison St, Chicago

Dec. 13, 2025, 8 p.m.

Save the date and get excited! For the first time ever, join Rat Mass ON ICE at Johnny’s Icehouse - West! 100% of proceeds will be donated to the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, because fuck ICE! Ticket link and more coming soon!... More

Know Your Rights for Healthcare Workers

Chicago Teachers Union headquarters, 1901 W. Carroll Street, Chicago

Dec. 14, 2025, 11 a.m.

Healthcare Workers for Palestine invites you to join healthcare workers from across Chicago to learn about your rights and how to advocate for your patients at your workplace. Stand up against ICE! Register at https://bit.ly/hcwnoice Questions? Email [email protected]... More

Carols for a Free Palestine

Christkindlmarket, Gallaher Way, 3635 N. Clark St, Chicago

Dec. 14, 2025, 3 p.m. - Dec. 14, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

Join us in December to sing Christmas carols with lyrics calling for justice in Palestine and for our immigrant neighbors in Chicagoland. We’ll be raising our voices with allies from Songs for Liberation, Chicago Faith Coalition on Middle East Policy, and other groups. One Sunday afternoon we’ll be ... More

Second Sunday Salon to Benefit ICIRR

The Print Shop Live, 833 N. Albany Ave, Ste C, Chicago

Dec. 14, 2025, 5 p.m.

Second Sunday Salon 12.14.25 5pm a special fundraiser for Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights featuring MUSIC • Fareed Haque WORDS • Ivan Ramos DANCE • Cirqua Rivera Dance Theatre SILENT AUCTION including ART MUSIC & WORDS of course . . . Suggested Donation is $50 ~all proce... More

Cuba May Day 2026 Brigade Interest Meeting

Virtual

Dec. 14, 2025, 6 p.m.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the official organizing of the 2026 XIX May Day Brigade! Join the May Day Brigade organizing committee will have a virtual informational meeting on December 14th for those interested in traveling to Cuba on our next work Brigade. This year is especially ... More

All Out for Raul!

Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave, Courtroom 203, Chicago

Dec. 15, 2025, 9:30 a.m.

Join PNAP for court support! Raul Dorado is a PNAP community member and NEIU alumni. Join us on Monday, December 15th at 9:30am and support Raul for his day in court.... More

Pack the Court for Douglas Livingston

Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave, Courtroom 404, Chicago and via zoom

Dec. 16, 2025, 9:30 a.m.

Court support is an invaluable way to show the judge the strength of our communities, and our dedication to the cause. If you are available the morning of December 16th or 17th, please consider joining us at the courthouse at 26th and California in support of Douglas & Gilberto. Douglas Livingsto... More

Honduran Elections Tainted by Trump Intervention - Now What?

Dec. 16, 2025, 7 p.m.

Honduras is now engulfed in post-election turmoil after Donald Trump’s open manipulation overturned any sense of democratic stability. As Ted Lewis, who led Global Exchange’s observation mission, puts it: “Trump has just staged the most egregious U.S. electoral intervention in decades… undermining p... More

Community Self Defense - From LA to Chicago & Beyond

Virtual

Dec. 16, 2025, 7 p.m.

Learn how community self-defense works and how we can work together in Chicago and beyond to form and grow the movement. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qeU3o4DPTqyTViN0V4FnLg?... More

North Shore Says NO to ICE!

Waukegan Rd & Deerfield Rd, Deerfield, IL

Dec. 17, 2025, noon - Dec. 17, 2025, 1 p.m.

Thank you for supporting the ongoing NORTH SHORE SAYS NO campaign, taking the time out of busy schedules to push for Democracy, Due Process, and the Rule of Law that form the bedrock of our work for a more just United States. While we see that the majority of ICE and Customs and Border Patrol age... More

ICIRR Bilingual Migra Watch Training

On line

Dec. 17, 2025, 6 p.m.

- En Espanol abajo - Join the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights' Know Your Rights + Migra Watch Training. This training aims to equip participants with ways to exercise our rights when encountering federal immigration enforcement actions. Register at the link below. Entrenami... More

Know Your Rights Free Training

Northeastern Illinois University, Student Union, 5500 N. St. Louis Avenue, Room 214, Chicago

Dec. 18, 2025, 10 a.m. - Dec. 18, 2025, 11:30 a.m.

Volunteer attorneys will address est practices for interacting with federal and state law enforcement, best practices for bystanders, and differences between criminal and immigration enforcement.... More

From Frozen to Thawing Out

Virtual

Dec. 18, 2025, noon

Healing begins when safety no longer means silence. At next week's virtual Lunch and Learn, we'll continue our conversation from November when our speakers will share insight on how incarceration altered their very existence, the tools they’ve developed to leave behind unhealthy behavior adopted ... More

Lifted in Power

Studio Imani, 5917 S. State St, Chicago

Dec. 18, 2025, 7 p.m.

Celebrating Southside Together. Food * Fellowship * Fun A Celebration is in order.. 💥LIFTED IN POWER💥 because WE cannot do the work to take back our communities alone. Southside Together invites you to celebrate and aid our continued efforts after a year of success post merger. This work is... More

The 1975 Cook County Hospital Strike

Virtual

Dec. 18, 2025, 7 p.m.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Cook County Hospital House Staff Association (HSA) strike, join Media Burn and Kartemquin Films for a virtual screening of Judy Hoffman’s documentary "HSA Strike ’75," followed by a discussion with Hoffman and with doctor/activist Howard Ehrman. Free with r... More

Demand that Illinois Divests From Genocide!

160 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago

Dec. 19, 2025, 8 a.m.

Protest outside the Illinois State Board of Investment quarterly meeting. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME AND LOCATION ARE PLACEHOLDERS ONLY. The Board announces their meeting time and place 48 hours in advance. Please check here on December 17th for updated information. Join the Illinois Divest fr... More

Loud & Lit Up!

Illinois Youth Center Chicago, 136 N Western Ave, Chicago

Dec. 19, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

Get ready to get LOUD & LIT UP ✨🔥🎄 Youth should be home for the holidays, not locked in cages. Join us as we rally to end youth incarceration and show our love, noise, and solidarity for young people inside. 📍 LOUD & LIT UP!! Friday, December 19 🕠 5:30 PM — IYC Chicago (136 N Western Ave) ... More

PUAO Idea Sharing Class

Chicago Bee Branch Library, 3647 S. State St, Chicago

Dec. 20, 2025, noon - Dec. 20, 2025, 2 p.m.

PUAO's next idea sharing class topics will be: Protest Safety; Productive Conflict; Tender and Strategic Rage; and Focus on the Future while being in the present. November was Indigenous People Month, check with the Chicago American Indian Community Collaboratives for events and ways to engage. T... More

Chicago in Solidarity With President Gustavo Petro & the People of Colombia

Chicago Teachers Union headquarters, 1901 W. Carroll Street, Chicago

Dec. 20, 2025, 6 p.m.

The U.S. has launched an unprecedented attack on Colombia’s democracy, and Chicago is responding! After President Gustavo Petro joined a pro-Palestine protest at the UN a few months ago, the Trump administration revoked his visa. Then the U.S. sanctioned Petro, his wife, his son, and his Interior... More

About Face Chicago Holiday Celebration and Fundraiser

The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, Chicago

Dec. 23, 2025, 7 p.m.

On Tuesday, December 23rd, the About Face: Chicago chapter will be hosting a holiday party and fundraiser at The Hideout at 1354 W Wabansia. In response to the militarization of Chicago, About Face organized one of the largest Veterans Day events in years. With the threat of larger Border Patrol and... More

It's a HOUSE PARTY to Benefit OCAD!

Uptown neighborhood location to be shared upon RSVPing.

Dec. 28, 2025, 6 p.m. - Dec. 28, 2025, 10 p.m.

Please join us at 6 - 10 pm, Sunday, December 28th to support Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD), a group that has fearlessly resisted ICE and Border Patrol's illegal attacks on our neighbors, friends and loved ones. OCAD has played a central role in protecting our communities, so... More

Banner Drop

Meet at the Hillside Park & Ride

Dec. 31, 2025, noon - Dec. 31, 2025, 2 p.m.

Close out the year by raising awareness and standing in solidarity. A powerful way to end 2025 with purpose. ✨ Stay connected, stay compassionate, and join us in making a difference this December. Follow us on Instagram @amcivic Visit amcivic.org... More

Wretched of the Earth Book Club

Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago

Jan. 4, 2026, 3 p.m.

Our next book club, in a new year, in a new home!📚 Join us for a discussion on the quintessential "Wretched of the Earth", January 4th at Pilsen Books. Copies of the book are available in store!... More

Hoops for Palestine

Universal School 7350 W. 93rd St, Bridgeview, IL

Jan. 17, 2026, 9:30 a.m.

Join Palestine Children's Relief Fund for a men's basketball tournament in support of PCRF's urgent medical and humanitarian relief efforts. Ages 18+, men's tournament, up to 10 players per team. $60 player admission. Must register as a team. Sponsorships available. Thank you to our top sponso... More

Abortion Y'allidarity

Broken Hearts Bar, 1009 W. Lake Street, Chicago

Jan. 18, 2026, 7 p.m.

Boot Scootin' Fun to Support the Midwest Access Coalition. Best Dressed Contest. Prizes. Proceeds to benefit the Midwest Access Coalition.... 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