Film Screening of Strike '75

NOTE ROOM CHANGE: UIC College of Medicine Research Building (COMRB) Room 585, 909 S. Wolcott Ave, Chicago

Nov. 19, 2025, noon

50th Anniversary of Cook County Hospital Resident Doctors’ Strike lm Screening of Strike '75 by MediaBurn Panelists: Judy Hoffman-Film Director, Cook County House Staff Association, UIC Medical Residents Union, People’s Response Network, Ujimaa Medics, In October-November, 1975 over 600 Reside... More

Film For Freedom

University of Illinois at Chicago, Academic and Residential Complex - Room TBD, Chicago

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

Featured film: "The Encampments" Free popcorn & beverages!... More

No War on Venezuela

Federal Plaza, 230 S. Dearborn Ave, Chicago

Nov. 19, 2025, 6 p.m.

With the world's largest aircraft carrier now off the coast of Venezuela and Trump desperate to divert attention from his Epstein scandal, the threat to Venezuela is extremely high. Please come out to demand "No War on Venezuela!"... More

ICIRR Bilingual Migra Watch Training

On line

Nov. 19, 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

One Struggle, Many Fronts

Loyola University Rogers Park Campus, Simpson Hall Multipurpose Room, 6333 N. Winthrop Ave, Chicago

Nov. 19, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Understanding Sudanese & Palestinian Resistance. Join us on Wednesday, Nov 19th for an educational session about the history of Sudan and the current genocide being inflicted by the RSF. Learn how Sudanese resistance is intertwined with the Palestinian liberation movement. We will be hosting a gu... More

Mutual Aid Event

CUPPA Basement, 412 S. Peoria St, Chicago

Nov. 20, 2025, 5 p.m.

We are pleased to announce we will be hosting an arts and crafts/open mic event in collaboration with the Progressive Student Collision to support Chicagoans impacted by ICE activity. Any students, staff, faculty, and community members are welcome to join. We will have light refreshments, food, ven... More

Revolutionary Engineers

Nabala Cafe, 4660 N Broadway Ave, Chicago

Nov. 20, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Sepehr Vakil will be discussing his new book (co-authored with Mina Khanlarzadeh and Mahdi Ganjavi) on a group of Iranian engineering students in the years leading up to the 1979 revolution. Sepehr will be in conversation with the actor and stand-up comedian Rami Abushhab. Doors open at 6 pm, co... More

Tell Her Story: Eleanor Bumpurs & the Police Killing That Galvanized New York City

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

Nov. 20, 2025, 7 p.m. - Nov. 20, 2025, 8 p.m.

honored to welcome LaShawn Harris and Dr. Elizabeth Todd-Breland to the store for an event in celebration of Harris's new book Tell Her Story: Eleanor Bumpurs & the Police Killing That Galvanized New York City, the story of the life and 1984 murder of a beloved Black grandmother that changed communi... More

Standup Fundraiser for OCAD

Whiskey Girl Tavern, 6318 N. Clark St, Chicago

Nov. 20, 2025, 7 p.m.

Late Night Sapphics & A Mic of Their Own present a standup fundraising event benefiting Organized Communities Against Deportations. Join us November 20th at Whiskey Girl Tavern as we use queer comedy to fundraise for @ocadchicago ❤️ See local sapphic stand up next Thursday in effort to support... More

Faith Over Fear

Broadview Detention Facility, 1930 Beach Street, Broadview, IL

Nov. 21, 2025, 11 a.m. - Nov. 21, 2025, 1 p.m.

Tear down the walls. Demand freedom. Solidarity EVERY Friday. Call Governor Pritzker today and demand the shut down of Broadview - 312.814.2121 or 312.814.2122 Pope Leo insists that journalism is "not only an act of justice, but a duty of all those who long for a solid and participatory democ... More

Corbo's Corner

Chicago Torture Justice Center, 6337 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago

Nov. 21, 2025, 5 p.m. - Nov. 21, 2025, 8 p.m.

We are hosting our monthly safe space for teens called Corbo’s Corner in honor of our member Corben Brown, who we lost too soon. 💜🕊️ We don’t publicly announce these events but during this time we need your help with donations. We’d appreciate if you can drop off can goods, dry food, winter cloth... More

Teach-in On Escalating Militarization

Mama Africa's Marketplace, 2100 E. 71st Street, Chicago

Nov. 21, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

...and the Need for a Zone of Peace in Nuestra America. The U.S. empire, unable to accept the sovereignty, progress, and moral example of the Bolivarian Revolution, is escalating its aggressive attacks against Venezuela. This is by no means an isolated struggle — what started as aggression agains... More

Melted ICE

Annoyance Theater, 851 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago

Nov. 21, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Nov. 21, 2025, 9 p.m.

A comedy fundraiser for the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights. Featuring: Ethan Conley-Keck, Jon Schwolsky and Nona Lee. With ICE terrorizing our communities, the time to push back is now! Join us for a laugh while raising money for Rapid Response teams. 100% of proceeds will b... More

Rally to Protest!

7500 Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, IL In Front of The Chicago Bulk Mail Center Sign On Roosevelt Road (on the sidewalk in front of the Taco Bell)

Nov. 22, 2025, 10 a.m. - Nov. 22, 2025, 11:30 a.m.

Join us for a peaceful, non-violent rally uniting postal workers, retirees, healthcare advocates, and community members in defense of America’s public institutions. From the U.S. Postal Service to Medicare, essential services that belong to the people are under attack through privatization, negle... More

Uptown-Sheridan Park Mutual Aid

Racine & Leland Avenues, Chicago (Uptown neigborhood)

Nov. 22, 2025, 10 a.m. - Nov. 22, 2025, noon

We are hosting mutual aid pop ups in collaboration with other organizers in Chicago. Our first pop up is scheduled for Saturday November 22nd from 10am-12pm at the HAMOC Gift Shop located at Racine & Leland (Uptown). Food, clothing, winter gear, and masks will be available.. Come through! Take wh... More

Stories from Gaza

Virtual

Nov. 22, 2025, 11 a.m.

The Stories from Gaza Series is back for the month of November! 🇵🇸 We are honored to be hosting this month’s speaker— Akram Al Madhoon Join us for a conversation with Akram Al Madhoon, a Gaza Health Ministry official now directing clinics at Al Ahli Arab and Al-Shifa Hospitals after Israel des... More

Stand Up Fight Back

📍Riis Park, W Fullerton Ave & Meade Ave, Chicago

Nov. 23, 2025, noon

WHEN IMMIGRANTS ARE UNDER ATTACK, WHAT DO WE DO? 📣 Join us for another protest to fight for our community here in Belmont Cragin, Chicago. 🕜 12 PM 🗓️ November 23, 2025 📍Riis Park, W Fullerton Ave & Meade Ave Justice, peace, community: It's all worth fighting for. #5lapsforjustice #5LFJ... More

STAND UP, FIGHT BACK

Riis Park, Chicago

Nov. 23, 2025, noon

WHEN IMMIGRANTS ARE UNDER ATTACK, WHAT DO WE DO? 📣 Join us for a protest to fight for our community here in Belmont Cragin, Chicago. 🕜 12 PM 🗓️ November 23, 2025 📍Riis Park, W Fullerton Ave & Meade Ave Justice, peace, community: It's all worth fighting for. #5lapsforjustice #5LFJ... More

Art for Gaza Fundraiser

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

Nov. 23, 2025, 3 p.m. - Nov. 23, 2025, 8 p.m.

Pilsen Community Books invites you to join us for Art for Gaza, a community art sale and event featuring ceramics, prints, zines, textiles, and more by local artists, plus live music. This event is both a celebration of creative resistance and a fundraiser. All proceeds will go directly to a family ... More

SJP Chicago Open Mic!

Sada Cafe, 10366 S Harlem Ave Palos Hills, IL

Nov. 23, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Be sure to RSVP and sign up if you’re performing. We hope to see you there! Bring money for coffee, henna & raffles! RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdj4OwGhp5IwheQVI8hjZ7zYYnTXUcnBKjdScPZPLKzeB_KNQ/viewform Sign up to perform here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... More

Queer Self Defense Class

Grace Church of Logan Square, 3325 W. Wrightwood Ave, Chicago

Nov. 24, 2025, 6 p.m.

Community self defense class for queer folks and allies who want to learn to protect themselves! $15 suggested donation, trans folks fight for free.... More

Report Back from Palestine

Beit Al Turaath, 10500 SW Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL

Nov. 25, 2025, 6 p.m.

Calling all community members! This summer, youth organizers from our community traveled to Palestine for a trip rooted in resistance and the Right to Return. After two long years of genocide, our duty as Palestinians to reclaim our own Right to Return has never been more clear. Join us on Tue... More

ICIRR Bilingual Migra Watch Training

On line

Nov. 26, 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

2025 Palestine Convention

Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive Tinley Park, IL

Nov. 27, 2025, 9 a.m. - Nov. 29, 2025, 8 p.m.

November 27 to 29, thousands will gather at our 18th Palestine Convention in Chicago, to not only discuss the ongoing genocide but also how we come out of it as a people, a movement, and a cause. ✌🏼 Our comprehensive program includes something for everyone. From young children to college students... More

Faith Over Fear

Broadview Detention Facility, 1930 Beach Street, Broadview, IL

Nov. 28, 2025, 11 a.m. - Nov. 28, 2025, 1 p.m.

Tear down the walls. Demand freedom. Solidarity EVERY Friday. Faith leaders and the community gather to demand BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS for our immigrant siblings detained inside these walls -- often DENIED FOOD, WATER, SANITATION, AND SPIRITUAL CARE. This is a call to action and solidarity. Call G... More

Fur Free Friday 2025

Washington Square Park

Nov. 28, 2025, noon

Disappointed the Chicago fur ban didn't pass? Join us on November 28th as we hit the streets and call out some of the last remaining major fur hold-outs in the fashion world. What better day than on the busiest shopping day of the year? All materials provided. Everyone welcomed. Abolish the fur i... More

Rally to Protest!

7500 Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, IL In Front of The Chicago Bulk Mail Center Sign On Roosevelt Road (on the sidewalk in front of the Taco Bell)

Nov. 29, 2025, 10 a.m. - Nov. 29, 2025, 11:30 a.m.

Join us for a peaceful, non-violent rally uniting postal workers, retirees, healthcare advocates, and community members in defense of America’s public institutions. From the U.S. Postal Service to Medicare, essential services that belong to the people are under attack through privatization, negle... More

Scrooge of the Year Award

Skylark, 2149 S. Halsted St, Chicago

Dec. 2, 2025, 4 p.m. - Dec. 2, 2025, 7 p.m.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! Join Chicago JWJ for the 2025 Scrooge of the Year Awards! Know any corporations or CEOs who have been bad this year? Or perhaps know too many? Join us in a merry public shaming on December 2 at Skylark from 4-7. 🔗 to register at www.chicagojwj.org/event... More

In the Twilight of the Christian West

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

Dec. 2, 2025, 7 p.m.

Join us as we welcome Mac Loftin and Alejandra Oliva to the store for an event in celebration of Dr. Loftin's new book In the Twilight of the Christian West: A Theology of Mourning and Resistance. As far-right authoritarianism resurges under the banner of preserving Western civilization, Mac Loftin ... More

Game Night for Good!

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

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

ICIRR Bilingual Migra Watch Training

On line

Dec. 3, 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

Open College Course: Community Wealth Building

Dec. 4, 2025, 4:30 p.m. - Dec. 4, 2025, 6 p.m.

Join this special virtual class on Community Wealth Building happening today, Tuesday Nov. 4, which has been opened up to the community as part of the Chicago Next System Teach-in! The session is offered by the great Stacey Sutton, Associate Professor at University of Illinois Chicago and Direct... More

'Better Together' Holiday Soiree

3020 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago

Dec. 4, 2025, 5:45 p.m.

Featuring DJ - Food - Drinks, raffles & prizes, leadership awards, the best dress - stroll, and lots of fun & fellowship. Attire: dressy, red, black & gold. Get tickets here: https://givebutter.com/WR_BetterTogetherSoiree... More

Neighborhood Defense (Business Canvass) Training

Virtual

Dec. 4, 2025, 7 p.m.

ICE raids are intensifying across the country and we are seeing that work sites and businesses are being targeted. Join us for a Zoom training on how to canvass your community to prepare people in case of an ICE raid! Organized power in numbers! Please register at the link below.... More

Exhibit B - A Literary Variety Show

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

Dec. 4, 2025, 7 p.m.

Another incredible lineup joining us at Pilsen Community Books for an evening of readings and community!!! Artist Bios Temperance Aghamohammadi is an Acolyte of the Exquisite. A trans Iranian-American poet, medium, and critic, she is the author of BATTALION SHAPED GIRL (DISCOUNT GUILLOTINE, 20... More

JOY Is Resistance!

National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago

Dec. 5, 2025, 5 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE for the OCAD annual fundraiser! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME LISTED IS SIMPLY A PLACE-HOLDER. That and other details will be updated closer to the event. In the meantime, please see this important note from OCAD: Calling all artists! We’re looking for musicians, poets, comedians... More

Evolving Realities for Chicago’s Immigrant Communities

Nighthawk, 4744 N. Kimball Ave, Chicago (next to the "Kimball" Brown line station)

Dec. 6, 2025, 3 p.m. - Dec. 6, 2025, 5 p.m.

A conversation with immigration reporters about telling the complex stories of immigrant communities while they're under assault.... More

What Debt Demands: Family, Betrayal, and Precarity in a Broken System

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

Dec. 8, 2025, 7 p.m. - Dec. 8, 2025, 8 p.m.

Join us as we welcome Kristin Collier and Will Harris to the store for an event in celebration of Collier's new book What Debt Demands: Family, Betrayal, and Precarity in a Broken System, a powerful memoir of a woman plunged into fraudulent debt that explores America’s broken student loan system and... More

ICIRR Bilingual Migra Watch Training

Dec. 10, 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

Who's Your Jailer?

Grace Place, 637 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago

Dec. 10, 2025, 6 p.m. - Dec. 10, 2025, 8 p.m.

Community Teach-In! Join us for an evening with community leaders to talk about Burke's harms and how we can fight back against Cook County prosecutors. Eileen O'Neill Burke is the head of the State's Attorney's Office, in charge of Chicago's prosecutors. Since she was elected last year, Burke... More

Poets for Chicago

Co-Prosperity, 3219 S. Morgan St, Chicago

Dec. 11, 2025, 7 p.m.

A Night of Art & Community Benefiting ICIRR (Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights). Featuring performances from some of Chicago’s most vital voices: ✨ Erika L. Sánchez ✨ Mark Turcotte ✨ Daniel Borzutzky ✨ Tara Betts ✨ Robyn Schiff ✨ Natasha Mijares ✨ Brenda Cárdenas ✨ Stefa... 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

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