Galentines for Valentines
18th St Casa De Cultura, 2057 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Feb. 22, 2025, noon - Feb. 22, 2025, 5 p.m.
Let’s show some Galentine’s love to Palestine! Come by for a curated market made up of local Palestinian women and allies - stay for the activities by our talented artists! $5 entry fee Market * Sweets * Activities * Coffee Vendor Fees and Ticket Sales donated to @aneraorg in support of Dig... More
Immigration: Myths & Facts
Rogers Park Public Library, 6907 N. Clark St, Chicago
Feb. 22, 2025, 1 p.m. - Feb. 22, 2025, 3 p.m.
Join @pslnational and @ilworkersinaction for a lunch and discussion on the myths and facts of immigration, and join the fight back against Trump’s extreme-right, billionaire agenda! Colluding with Trump, the corporate media continues to spread misinformation about immigrants in an attempt to just... More
Know Your Building. Know Your Landlord.
Coleman Library Branch, 731 E. 63rd Street, Chicago
Feb. 22, 2025, 2 p.m. - Feb. 22, 2025, 4 p.m.
In this workshop you'll learn to use public records to research code violations and property ownership for any building in Chicago. These tools are key for anyone dealing with unresponsive landlords and housing that feels like it's falling apart faster than the rent is going up. They’ll also sha... More
Building a Liberated World
53 S Randall Rd, North Aurora, IL
Feb. 22, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Come join an evening of strategy and reflection on how to build a liberated world based in community care, for all of us. Yaffa, a disabled, autistic, trans, queer, Muslim, and Indigenous Palestinian author & organizer, will lead us through what it means to fight for collective liberation in our loc... More
Stand Up for Our Immigrant Community
Rockford, IL. Meet at S. Winnebago & W. State Street. Ending at E. State Street & 9th Street.
Feb. 23, 2025, 1 p.m.
No hate, no fear. Fight IGNORANCE, not IMMIGRANTS. Join us in a peaceful protest to stand up for our immigrant community. Bring flags, posters & banners.... More
Defend Liberation Self-Defense Open House
Phoenix Sports Empire, 5800 Forest View Rd, Lisle, IL
Feb. 23, 2025, 2 p.m. - Feb. 23, 2025, 4 p.m.
Join us for Defend Liberation: A Self-Defense Open House. In collaboration with Chicago Muslim Boxing Club, and Phoenix Sports Empire, this empowering event celebrates Black Liberation and the legacy of Muhammad Ali. Learn essential self-defense techniques through boxing while exploring the art of r... More
The People's Town Hall
Amberg Hall at Bethel New Life, 1150 N Lamon, Chicago
Feb. 23, 2025, 3 p.m. - Feb. 23, 2025, 5 p.m.
Oath Keepers aren't welcome here! On his first day in office, Trump pardoned all the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys involved in Jan. 6. Meanwhile in Chicago, there are eight known Oath Keepers in CPD who operate in our communities with a badge and a gun. Join us at our second People’s Town Hall ... More
Chicago Benefit for Gaza
Alahambra Palace, 1240 W Randolph St, Chicago
Feb. 23, 2025, 6 p.m.
Join us for a benefit gala for Gaza! Now more than ever, we must gather as a community and support the rebuilding of our homeland. Join us for an evening to uplift the resilience of our people in Gaza by raising funds needed to rebuild and for important aid and supplies for our brothers and sist... More
Ukraine’s Fight for Self-Determination
Feb. 24, 2025, 1 p.m. - Feb. 24, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
A virtual event marking three years of Ukrainian resistance against Russian imperialism. February 24th marks the third anniversary of Russia’s imperialist invasion of Ukraine. Ever since, the Ukrainian state and its working people have resisted and fought for their self-determination. While they ... More
Community Care Under Fascism
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W 18th St, Chicago
Feb. 24, 2025, 7 p.m.
Author and organizer Yaffa joins us to talk about how to create community care under rising fascism. Their latest book, Whispers Beneath the Orange Grove, blends personal narratives with strategies to build a liberated world grounded in mutual aid, community care, and collectivism. Rooted in Indigen... More
'Israelism' Free Showing & Discussion
Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, IL
Feb. 25, 2025, 6 p.m.
Film screening followed by a group discussion. Free admission, refreshments will be served.... More
Disposable: America's Contempt for the Underclass
Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago
Feb. 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Feb. 27, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join Sarah Jones and Sarah Lazare in conversation around Jones’ new book Disposable: America’s Contempt for the Underclass. This event will take place at Haymarket House, and will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. In a compelling blend of personal narrative and in-depth reporting, New... More
Healing Us
Online
Feb. 28, 2025, 8 p.m.
America, it's time for a checkup. An Illinois Green Party zoom screening of "Healing Us," a documentary about our healthcare system and how we move forward together. Narrated by Susan Sarandon. Join us for a special screening of this documentary! We’ll discuss how universal healthcare gets yo... More
Tobey Prinz - Dovie Thurman Awards Dinner
Wilson Abbey, 935 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago
March 1, 2025, 6 p.m. - March 1, 2025, 9 p.m.
Northside Action for Justice (NA4J) invites you to our 15th Annual Tobey Prinz and Dovie Thurman Awards Dinner to gather and celebrate people in our community who have contributed to advancing social justice. This fundraiser is our single largest fundraising event of the year where we raise funds th... More
Like a Hammer: Poets on Mass Incarceration
61 W. Superior Street, Chicago
March 6, 2025, 6 p.m. - March 6, 2025, 8 p.m.
A book launch featuring Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Nicole Sealey, John Murillo, Candace Williams, and editor Diana Marie Delgado. Celebrate the release of Like a Hammer: Poets on Mass Incarceration , Haymarket Books’ anthology of writers speaking on the United States prison-industrial complex. Edit... More
Power of the Powerless: A Community Discussion and Connection Session
Virtual
March 6, 2025, 7 p.m. - March 6, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
A 90-minute facilitated discussion of Vaclav Havel's famous essay, "The Power of the Powerless," with directing questions and prompts as well as small-group engagement opportunities that takes place on Zoom. A link to join the meeting will be provided upon registration. Hosted by Sirus Bouchat from ... More
Trans Youth & Family Action Summit
Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St, Chicago
March 8, 2025, 9 a.m. - March 8, 2025, 2 p.m.
Gain knowledge, learn skills, build community, access resources to celebrate and support Trans youth. In these uncertain times, Center on Halsted’s Trans Youth and Family Action Summit is dedicated to providing trans youth and families with a supportive, inclusive, and joyful space for education,... More
Climate Change Conference
Loyola University's Edgewater Campus
March 12, 2025, 7:30 p.m. - March 15, 2025, 7 p.m.
Shifting Waters: Water Security and the Emerging Water Crisis. Climate change has dramatic implications for the world's water resources. Communities worldwide face worsening droughts, more frequent flooding, and rising sea levels. Warmer waters harm aquatic ecosystems and damage fisheries, while ... More
Reuse-a-Palooza at The Plant
The Plant, 1400 W. 46th Street, Chicago
March 16, 2025, 11 a.m. - March 16, 2025, 3 p.m.
This semiannual event offers opportunities to repair clothing and household items, safely dispose of tricky-to-recycle materials, and donate bicycles, old sneakers, and more—all while highlighting strategies that redefine waste and improve environmental conditions. For full event details, including... More
Teach Truth & Original Sins
Chicago Teachers Union, 1901 W Carroll Ave, Chicago
March 19, 2025, 6 p.m. - March 19, 2025, 10:30 p.m.
Join educators and authors Eve L. Ewing and Jesse Hagopian for a conversation about their new books about education and antiracism, hosted by Monica Rickert-Bolter. This event is hosted by Haymarket Books and the Chicago Teachers Union. Both books will be available for purchase, and a book signin... More
45th Anniversary Fundraiser for Centro Infantil Consuelo Corretjer
Roberto Clemente Academy, Division & Western Avenues, Chicago
March 29, 2025, 12:45 p.m.
This year we celebrate the 45th anniversary of Centro Infantil Consuelo Corretjer with a fundraiser show for the whole family. The Consuelo Lee Corretjer Childcare Center has raised generations of our children here in Humboldt Park, and they hope to continue to do so! Show your support for this comm... More
All Power to the People!
Rockwell on the River, 3057 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago
May 1, 2025, 6 p.m. - May 1, 2025, 10 p.m.
Celebrating 10 years of Independent Political Power. Join 33rd Ward Working Families and United Neighbors of the 35th Ward to honor a decade of building people power in our communities. We will feature presentations from local leaders, an award ceremony, food, music, drinks, and more! You can res... More
NLG Chicagos Annual Celebration 2025
Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Avenue, Chicago
May 29, 2025, 6 p.m. - May 29, 2025, 9 p.m.
Join us for our Annual Celebration at Haymarket House on May 29th. Come raise a glass and break bread with Chicago's movement lawyers! Last year, our annual event was rained out but we're back this year with a plan in place so that we can move forward rain or shine! Join us on May 29th at Haymark... More