No Kings Rally
Daley Center, corner of Dearborn & Washington Streets, Chicago
June 14, 2025, noon - June 14, 2025, 2 p.m.
On June 14, Trump wants tanks and troops in the streets of DC and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his 79th birthday. But real power isn’t staged in DC and doesn’t cost millions of dollars when people are losing their jobs, benefits and rights. It rises up everywhere else. That’s why Indivisib... More
Rad Rogers Park Cook Out!
Near Pratt Beach, Chicago. Check the link above on June 14 for specific location.
June 14, 2025, noon - June 14, 2025, 3 p.m.
We got a spot at Artists of the Wall, and we’re going to have a cookout while we paint again! We had such a great time doing it last year. If you aren’t familiar, this is the festival when the long seawall along the path in Loyola Park is repainted by community members each year. The theme for this ... More
Support the March to Gaza to End the Genocide!
Water Tower Park, corner of Chicago Ave & Michigan Ave, Chicago
June 14, 2025, 2 p.m.
Israel violated yet another international law by seizing the Madleen #FreedomFlotilla and kidnapping 12 international activists who were sailing to Gaza in attempt to break the 18 year-old siege on the strip. In addition, in the next week or so, over 7500 activists, mainly from North Africa, are ... More
Rally to Demand the University of Illinois System Divest!
Ogden Plaza Park (by the Floor Clock), 429 N. Columbus Dr, Chicago
June 16, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Protest the University of Illinois System's investments in Israel and fossil fuels that contribute to genocide and the climate crisis! Join us as we rally outside the Sustainability & Research Innovation Congress hosted by University of Illinois System. Alongside student organizations at UIC ... More
Perfect Victims & the Politics of Appeal
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
June 16, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - June 16, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
Join us for session 2 of the PYM Chicago book club where we’ll continue our discussion on Mohammed El-Kurd’s “Perfect Victims.” El-Kurd’s latest text articulates concepts that we are surrounded by, but fall short of describing. He contextualizes the longstanding dehumanization of Palestinians and... More
Power of Connection
Impact House, 200 W. Madison Street, 2nd floor, Chicago (no info provided as to whether the location is accessible)
June 17, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - June 17, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Don't miss your opportunity to join us for Power of Connection! Now more than ever, initiatives like our Economic Justice program are essential for growing economic opportunity and closing the racial wealth gap here in Chicago. Calling on all of our partners, our legal community, and our sup... More
Faith & Freedom - Connecting With the Spirit of Juneteenth
Inner-City Muslim Action Network, 2755 W. 63rd Street, Chicago
June 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - June 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Join us at IMAN for a reflection on the significance of Juneteenth and Black Liberation — as told by the voices of our youth leaders. Using select scenes from key films, we’ll explore how Juneteenth serves as not only as a commemoration of emancipation but as a living symbol of the Black struggl... More
Know Your Rights Workshop
Little Village Community Council, 3610 W. 26th Street, Chicago
June 18, 2025, 6 p.m. - June 18, 2025, 8 p.m.
Topics include: * What to do on a raid? * What happens if you get detained by ICE? * Power of attorney. For info contact Baltazar Enriqiuez, President of the Little Village Community Council, 773-562-7549... More
Taller conoce tus derechos
Little Village Community Council, 3610 W. 26th Street, Chicago
June 18, 2025, 6 p.m. - June 18, 2025, 8 p.m.
Temas: - Qué hacer cuando hay un redada? - Qué pasa si te detiene ICE? - Carta poder. Para infomacion contate el Presidente de Little Village Community Council, Baltazar Enriqiuez, 773-562-7549... More
American Scare
Gerber Hart Library, 6500 N. Clark Street, Chicago
June 18, 2025, 7 p.m.
Florida's Hidden Cold War on Black and Queer Lives Author talk with Robert W. Fieseler in conversation with Owen Keenhnen.... More
Juneteenth Celebration With My Block / My Hood / My City
Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd Street, Chicago
June 19, 2025, 10 a.m. - June 19, 2025, 2 p.m.
Schedule: 10 am - 11:30 am -- Community service project delivering fans and water to seniors. 12 noon to 2 pm -- Community Celebration with food and activities for the entire family.... More
PROTEST IL State Board of (Apartheid) Investments
180 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago
June 20, 2025, 8:30 a.m.
...State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Divest all Illinois tax dollars from occupation and genocide! PLEASE NOTE UPDATED TIME!... More
Light from Deep Under
Anticonquista Cafe, 952 W. 18th Street, Chicago
June 20, 2025, 6 p.m.
Writing and Art from a Palestinian Prisoner. Join Behind Enemy Lines, Anticonquista Café, and Nida Abu Baker for an Evening Celebrating the Publication of Light from Deep Under: Writing and Art from a Palestinian Prisoner by Shukri Abu Baker, and Demanding His Freedom! Date: Friday, June 20th ... More
Building Allies - Bystander Intervention Training to Support LGBTQIA+
Renewed Hope Church, 3100 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL
June 21, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - June 21, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
Professionally lead bystander training.... More
3rd Annual Community Benefits Agreement Summit
South Shore High School, 1955 E. 75th Street, Chicago
June 21, 2025, 11 a.m. - June 21, 2025, 2 p.m.
WE NEED CBA NOW!! Obama Center? YES! Displacement? NO!! Come out SATURDAY, June 21st @ South Shore School for the 3rd ANNUALObama CBA (Community Benefits Agreement) SUMMIT, to push for a housing protections to prevent the and STOP the rapid displacement near the Obama Center. More info at sou... More
100th Street Calumet River Access Project
Corner of 98th and Houston, Chicago
June 21, 2025, 11:45 a.m.
- En espanol abajo - Did you miss the last 100th st. activation event? Not to worry, we'll be out there all summer long! We hope you'll be able to join us at any of these upcoming events along the Calumet River - each one having its own theme and special guests. Meet at the corner of 98th ... More
Hey JB, Set Them Free!
Washington Square Park, 901 N. Clark Street, Chicago
June 21, 2025, noon
End police torture and wrongful convictions! Rally to demand that he pardon all survivors of police torture an all cases recommended for clemency by the Prison Review Board. Illinois Governor Pritzker has the power to free survivors of police torture and wrongful conviction with a stroke of his p... More
No Pride in Genocide Film Fest
1212 E. 59th Street, Chicago
June 22, 2025, 1 p.m.
Please join us at on Sunday June 22nd at 1pm at Doc Films in Hyde Park for a 90-minute curated program of 8 short films. The program features stellar queer films in solidarity with Palestinians, denouncing Israel’s genocidal apartheid regime. Doors will open at 12:30pm, with the film starting at ... More
Pali Actions in Chicago Presents Movies in the Park
Bartelme Park, 115 S. Sangamon, Chicago
June 24, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join us for a movie night under the stars featuring the renowned documentary "Israelism"! Music provided by Songs for Liberation. Bring snacks, a picnic blanket, and enjoy music and spoken word performances preceding the screening, with a Q&A to follow. Interested in learning more about Zionism? Fin... More
Free2move Traffic Stop Training
601 S. California Ave, Chicago
June 25, 2025, 5 p.m. - June 25, 2025, 7 p.m.
Join us for a powerful, community-led "Train the Trainer" session where you'll learn the key takeaways from the 2024 CPD Traffic Stop Report, gain tools to speak out in your own spaces, and help shift the narrative through data, testimony, and collective action. You'll leave with: * Talking po... More
Class Warfare in Black Atlanta
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
June 26, 2025, 7 p.m. - June 26, 2025, 8 p.m.
Grassroots Struggles, Power, and Repression Under Gentrification. Join Pilsen Community Books as they welcome Augustus Wood and Camila Gavin to the store for a discussion of Wood's new book, "Class Warfare in Black Atlanta: Grassroots Struggles, Power, and Repression under Gentrification." Be... More
LVEJO Summer Health Resource Fair! / Feria de Salud y Recursos de Verano
La Villita Park, 2701 S. Whipple St, Chicago
June 27, 2025, 4 p.m. - June 27, 2025, 6 p.m.
~ En espanol abajo ~ Join the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization’s Summer Health Resource Fair to connect with local resources on health, asthma, water, and more! ¡Únete a la feria de verano organizada por la Organización de Justicia Ambiental de La Villita (LVEJO) para conocer ... More
From Chicago to Palestine, Mothering is Radical
TBA
June 27, 2025, 7 p.m. - June 27, 2025, 9 p.m.
Join us for a conversation on mothering & caregiving beyond colonial violence and across prison walls- Featuring special guest Manal Tamimi, from occupied village of Nabi Saleh, Palestine, and Chicago’s Mothers of The Kidnapped, April Ward & Regina Russell Joined by Nasreen Hassan of USPCN, membe... More
Learning Palestine
Register at the link to receive info about the event's address.
June 28, 2025, noon - June 28, 2025, 1 p.m.
Join us for Storytime - Art activities & storytelling for kids of all ages. Mapping where we come from. Special guest: Jameeleh Shelo, mother and author of "Laith The Lion Goes to Palestine" Register at the link below for the address.... More
Trans Liberation March
March starts at Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago
June 28, 2025, 5 p.m.
...in solidarity with Gaza & all oppressed peoples. Hate dystopian capitalism? Same. March with us Saturday, June 28th. MAKE PRIDE POLITICAL again this year!!! #StopTransGenocide #TransYouth #TransElders #TransPride #TransmascChicago #TransfemmeChicago #PrideWasARiot #TransCommunityChicago Mas... More
Thrift Fundraiser for Palestine
The Backyard, 1846 N. Kildare Ave, Chicago
June 29, 2025, 10 a.m. - June 29, 2025, 4 p.m.
Help fund local Palestinian organizing by shopping this upcoming thrift pop-up! Come by, enjoy some live music from local artists while browsing items new and old starting as low as $5!... More
Stop Deportations / Stop the Genocide Pride Parade Contingent!
W. Dakin St & Sheridan Rd, Chicago (just south of the "Sheridan" Red Line el stop)
June 29, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Please join Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD) and the Gay Liberation Network (GLN) in a joint Pride Parade contingent on Sunday, June 29th. Our aim is to highlight the intersectional solidarity that was at the core of the Stonewall Rebellion and grassroots activism in the years af... More
Reproductive Justice Strategy Session
McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago
July 3, 2025, 10 a.m. - July 3, 2025, 1 p.m.
Join activists from around the country to discuss what's next for the movement for abortion access and reproductive justice. The anti-abortion movement is stepping up their attacks on abortion access, providers and people seeking care are being criminalized, and patients are dying from pregnancy ... More
Socialism 2025
McCormick Place, Chicagob
July 3, 2025, noon - July 6, 2025, 2 p.m.
A four-day gathering of the Left over the July 4th holiday weekend. The far right ascends around the globe amid war and wildfires. The coming period promises more and deeper crises, but also to ignite mass social movements with increasing frequency. Caught between fear and determination, work... More
It’s Not That Radical: Climate Action to Transform Our Worldb
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
July 7, 2025, 7 p.m. - July 7, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join Pilsen Community Books as we welcome Mikaela Loach to the store for an event in celebration of her new book It’s Not That Radical: Climate Action to Transform Our World. For too long, representations of climate action in the mainstream media have been white-washed, green-washed and diluted t... More
A Continuous Struggle: The Revolutionary Life of Martin Sostre
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
July 19, 2025, 6 p.m. - July 19, 2025, 7 p.m.
Join A Continuous Struggle author Garrett Felber and Denzel K. Burke from the REAL Youth Initiative to discuss the legacy of jailhouse lawyer Martin Sostre (1923-2015). A Continuous Struggle, the first biography of the revolutionary political prisoner, shows how his lifetime of principled struggle h... More
Nordic Socialism
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Aug. 7, 2025, 7 p.m. - Aug. 7, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join Pilsen Community Books as we welcome Pelle Dragsted, William Banks, and Matt McManus to the store for a discussion of Dragsted's new book, "Nordic Socialism: The Path Toward a Democratic Economy." In recent years, the Nordic countries have been the envy of the world for their economic succes... More
Common Ground: How the Crisis of the Earth is Saving Us from Our Illusion of Separation
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Sept. 8, 2025, 7 p.m. - Sept. 8, 2025, 8 p.m.
Pilsen Community Books welcomes Eileen Flanagan to the store for an event in celebration of her new book, "Common Ground: How the Crisis of the Earth is Saving Us from Our Illusion of Separation." As heat waves, wildfires, storms, and floods become ever more deadly, it has become apparent that w... 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.
Bring your family to the largest gathering for Palestine in the U.S. during Thanksgiving weekend in Chicago. Save The Date: November 27-29, 2025 at the Tinley Park Convention Center Our teams are working tirelessly to bring you yet another successful event featuring renowned speakers from arou... More