In Memory of Joan Sebastian Guerrero: 2000-2026

McCormick Rd starting at W. Pratt and moving north, Lincolnwood / Skokie, IL

July 19, 2026, noon - July 19, 2026, 1:30 p.m.

EDITOR'S NOTE: WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED WORD THAT DUE TO THE POOR AIR QUALITY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9TH. The violence seems to know no end but neither does our care and spirit. Speak up, show out and make clear our community values the dignity of each human life. 🗓️ Sunday, Ju... More

Collective Joy is Resistance Community Block Party

On Farwell St between Ashland & Greenview, Chicago

July 19, 2026, noon - July 19, 2026, 4 p.m.

Collective joy is resistance! PRP friends and Rogers Park neighbors are invited to head out to the street for grilling, music, games, and fun. We'll have a big screen showing the World Cup final and a bounce house! If you’re able, bring a side and drinks to share. Standard grill fare will be provide... More

Arepas & Open Mic Fundraiser for Venezuela

Cedillo's Fresh Produce, 325 W. 70th Pl, Chicago

July 19, 2026, 1 p.m. - July 19, 2026, 3 p.m.

EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO AUGUST 2ND DUE TO TODAY'S HAZARDOUS SMOKE. 🇻🇪 Desliza para español. Link in bio for tickets. Enlace en la biografía para las entradas. Sunday, July 19 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Cedillo's Fresh Produce (325 W 70th Pl) | $25 Donation for Admission Domi... More

Mass Meeting

Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

July 19, 2026, 4 p.m.

Join us on July 19th at 4pm at Nabala Cafe, as we hold a mass meeting to discuss next steps for long-term class-conscious organization of queer and trans people across Chicago. This meeting serves as a starting point to figure out our concrete day-to-day needs and struggles on the neighborhood and s... More

The Victories and Contradictions of Revolution in Syria’s Northeast, 14 Years On

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

July 19, 2026, 5 p.m. - July 19, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

July 19 of this year marks the 14th anniversary of the radically democratic, socialist, and women-led revolution ongoing in Syria’s northeast. It is also the first anniversary to pass since the devastating events of January 2026, during which an American/Israeli-approved offensive by the post-Assad ... More

For Freedom and Equality

Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan St, Chicago

July 19, 2026, 5 p.m. - July 19, 2026, 7 p.m.

Woman Life Freedom No to war No to Islamic Republic No to foreign intervention For Freedom and Equality is an evening of Iranian music followed by an informal conversation. Join us in conversation on the current political moment, the war on Iran, and the ongoing struggles for freedom, ... More

Post Card Writing Event!

Burke's Public House, 5401 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

July 19, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - July 19, 2026, 8 p.m.

Our next Monthly Gathering is Sunday!! Community is where it’s at! Coming together to chat with friends and meet new neighbors is crucial in our fight for our Democracy. This month we will be writing to Congress about family and children treatment while in ICE detention. We will also be advocatin... More

Learning about Marxist-Humanism: Philosophy and Revolution book group

Sulzer Regional Library, Study Room B, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago

July 20, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - July 20, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

News and Letters Committees invites you to the inaugural meeting of a hybrid in-person/online book group on Philosophy and Revolution Learn about Marxist-Humanism and join a study group on the philosophy the right wing despises and totally mischaracterizes. Explore the truth about this philosophy... More

Show Up Chicago: A Community Gathering & Political Panel Show

The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, Chicago

July 20, 2026, 7 p.m.

🍻Show Up Chicago is back next Monday, July 20th! Our monthly mix of community gathering, cocktail hour, and political panel is hosted by the Blue Beginning chapter of Indivisible Chicago at one of the city’s most iconic saloons, The Hideout! 🌹This month’s theme: Our Socialist Moment. Are we havin... More

Rush Nurses Won a Union - How Did They Do It & How Can You

Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St, Room 200, Chicago

July 20, 2026, 8 p.m.

If you've ever wondered: * What is a union and why should you build one? * What needs to change at your workplace, and how can a union help? * What at the best methods for building a strong union campaign? * What demands will inspire your coworkers? ...join Rush nurses for an organizing mee... More

Court Support - Chairman Fred Hampton, Jr.

Cook County Courthouse, 555 W. Harrison St, Chicago

July 21, 2026, 9 a.m.

Please support Chairman Fred Hampton Jr of the @blackpantherpartycubs in fighting against unfounded attacks aiming to put him in prison!... More

Pack the Court for Abdul-Malik Muhammed

Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave, Courtroom 306, Chicago

July 21, 2026, 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’re available, please consider joining us for court support next week for: (1) Day 1: Abdul-Malik Muhammad on Tuesday, July 21 (9:30) • Room 306 - In person only. (2)... More

Activate Caffeinate Monthly Meet-up

Khepri Kitchen & Coffee, 106 S. Emerson St, Mt. Prospect, IL

July 21, 2026, 1 p.m.

Join us for our monthly coffee/lunch date at Khepri Kitchen & Coffee in Mt Prospect on Tuesday, July 21st at 1pm. Meet like-minded democracy activists & get involved! Expect drop-ins from local elected officials and local leaders. Bring friends or meet new ones! 😀 RSVP (space is limited)... More

Pack the Grayslake Board Meeting

Grayslake Village Hall, 10 S. Seymour Ave, Grayslake, IL

July 21, 2026, 6 p.m.

📣Our planet is at stake, T5 out of Grayslake! Come out to demand the Grayslake village board take action to stop the construction of the T5 Data Center! For months, residents’ concerns have been dismissed by local officials, but the movement against the data center continues to grow. Community... More

The 78: From Billionaire Piggy Bank to Community Benefit

25th Ward IPO Office, 2102 W. Cermak Rd, Chicago

July 21, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - July 21, 2026, 8 p.m.

All are welcome to our July Community Meeting, July 21st, 6:30pm-8pm at 2102 W. Cermak to learn more about and discuss a proposed use of TIF funds nearby. #ChicagoPolitics #Taxes #CommunityDevelopment #Gentrification #PublicFunding... More

Brunch and Conflict Resolution for Teens

9805 S. Ewing, Chicago

July 22, 2026, 11:30 a.m. - July 22, 2026, 2 p.m.

📣Calling all teens from 12 - 19 years old! 💚 CTU is having a Conflict Resolution Brunch, Wednesday, July 22nd. This training will help your teen in how structure new skills to manage disagreements, build better communication skills, build empathy, execute a healthier relationship and manage a pos... More

Storytelling & Community Reporting

Via Zoom

July 22, 2026, 5 p.m. - July 22, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Go beyond the notes and learn how your Documenter observations can become the foundation for community stories. We'll cover ethical interviewing and how to find the solutions your neighbors are already working on. Participants will gain practical skills to amplify neighborhood voices and hold loc... More

Puerto Rico - Broken Promises & On-Goiong Resistance

Message blfchicago to receive address

July 22, 2026, 6 p.m.

🔴Meet with us this July 22nd to discuss Puerto Rico, La Junta, and the ongoing resistance against austerity measures! We will be discussing the ongoing mobilizations for independence and how we can build in Chicago to support Puerto Rican liberation.... More

Re-Entry Workshop Series

Walls Turned Sideways, 2717 W. Madison St, Chicago

July 22, 2026, 6 p.m. - Aug. 26, 2026, 8 p.m.

Join PNAP for Re-Entry Workshop Series, led by David Todd! PNAP Learning Fellow, David Todd, will lead workshops over the next 6 weeks, equipping returning citizens with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to successfully navigate re-entry challenges. Through structured skill-building, min... More

Celebrating they/she/he

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

July 22, 2026, 7 p.m. - July 22, 2026, 8 p.m.

Pilsen Community Books is honored to welcome Derrick Austin, H. Melt, Tara Betts, Mars Marshall, and dr. dez brown to the store for a reading in celebration of brown's new collection they/she/he: ritual to forget your (un)becoming, a momentous debut, tracking a self-proclaimed anti-heros quest for l... More

Tisha B'Av 5786: A Ritual of Grief and Solidarity Amidst a World in Pieces

Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago

July 22, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

“For these things, I weep” (Eicha / Lamentations 1:16) Erev Tisha b’Av 5786 | A Ritual of Grief and Solidarity Amidst a World In Pieces Wednesday, July 22nd at 7:30 PM | Federal Plaza, Downtown Chicago Case-sensitive RSVP link: bit.ly/9AvChicago | Co-Sponsors include Rabbis for Ceasefire, Higaleh... More

End ICE & CPD Collaboration Teach-In

Casa Michoacan, 1638 S. Blue Island Ave, Chicago

July 22, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Join CAARPR’s Immigrant Rights Working Committee (IRWC) for a Teach-IN on July 22nd at 7:30PM at Casa Michoacán for the fight to END ICE & CPD COLLABORATION and demand the CCPSA (Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability) body uphold its purpose to hold police accountable and keep th... More

From Slag to Sanctuary Environmental Justice Tour

8944 S. Commercial Ave, Chicago

July 23, 2026, noon - July 23, 2026, 4 p.m.

Ever wondered what "environmental justice" looks like in action? Join the Alliance of the SouthEast for an immersive bus tour. DATES: May 28 | June 25 | July 23 TIME: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM START: 8944 S Commercial Ave, Suite 1 LUNCH PROVIDED! Register here: https://forms.gle/rsfR38… W... More

E(ART)H Chicago Workshops

Rudy Lozano Library, 1805 S. Loomis, Chicago

July 23, 2026, 4 p.m. - July 23, 2026, 6 p.m.

Join us for the E(Art)h Library Workshops in Chicago! 🎨📚 Get creative with haikus, mini-billboards, and stickers focusing on climate and environmental justice. Your designs will contribute to a P.E.R.R.O. booklet and inspire a public art sculpture by Delilah “Zena” Salgado at Canalport Riverwalk ... More

Queer Tastes: Unconventional Representation in Horror Films

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

July 24, 2026, 7 p.m. - July 24, 2026, 8 p.m.

Join Pilsen Community Books as they welcome Cat Voleur and Jane Keranen for an event in celebration of Voleur's new book Queer Tastes: Unconventional Representation in Horror Films. Pansexual author Cat Voleur guides readers through twenty film recommendations selected from over eighty years of sca... More

The Spook Who Sat By the Door

Mouse Arts & Letters Club, 555 W. 31st St, Chicago

July 24, 2026, 7 p.m.

The FBI didn't want you to see this movie! Come watch it with us at 7pm, July 24th, at Mouse Arts & Letters. In the 1973 film "The Spook Who Sat by the Door" we follow the first black CIA officer as he takes his training stateside, building a guerrilla movement to take down the United States. ✨RSVP ... More

Uptown-Buena Park Know Your Rights Canvass

July 25, 2026, 1 p.m. - July 25, 2026, 4 p.m.

With a recent uptick in immigration enforcement, it’s more important now than ever to continue to inform our neighbors of their rights and ensure that businesses have a plan to protect and care for all of their employees regardless of their immigration status. Join the Northside Lakefront Rapid R... More

Game Night For Good! Supporting Albany Park Mutual Aid

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

July 25, 2026, 5 p.m. - July 25, 2026, 9 p.m.

We raised over $2000 in January and that money went right out the door to help folks in Albany Park get what they need - think we can do it again? We’re back at @omccoffeeco on Saturday, July 25 to support @albanyparkmutualaid. Drop in for whatever you can, play some games, and help your neighbor... More

Field Day Fundraiser

Humboldt Park Fieldhouse, Chicago

July 26, 2026, 1 p.m. - July 26, 2026, 4 p.m.

Grab your team of 4-6 players and bring your game face on Sunday July 16th from 1-4pm @ Humbolt Park Field House to engage in friendly competition, a celebration of community and movement of the mind and body by participating in field day activities to raise funds for abolitionist and anti-militaris... More

Socialism From Below

West Englewood Chicago Public Library, 1745 W. 63rd St, Chicago

July 26, 2026, 2 p.m. - July 26, 2026, 4 p.m.

Join the Chicago Tempest Collective on July 26 at 2pm for a discussion about the politics and practice of Socialism from Below. Internationalist, independent, abolitionist working class politics rooted in struggle for a better world has never been more urgent. Suggested reading “Socialism From Below... More

Rent Party Live! Your Favorite Feminist Garage Folk Trio

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

July 26, 2026, 2 p.m. - July 26, 2026, 4 p.m.

Come out for a show with Rent Party, everyone's favorite feminist garage folk trio. Rent Party are: Sneža (the axe/box-wielding wailer), Holly (the beat master extraordinaire), and Matt (bass-string and vocal-cord vibrations), and they are your favorite feminist garage folk band. Since 2014, Ren... More

The People's State of the Nation Address Rally

The Philippine Consulate Chicago, 122 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago

July 26, 2026, 2 p.m.

Come join our rally against Pres. Marcos Jr’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) with the People’s SONA - July 26th, 2PM, at the Philippine Consulate in Chicago! ✊#PSONA2026 SONA is an annual address by the Philippine president that reflects and outlines the country’s economic, political, and soc... More

Artists Against the Blockade

Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago

July 26, 2026, 3 p.m. - July 27, 2026, 8 a.m.

🇨🇺 Join us in standing with the Cuban people and raising funds for the @hatueyproject at this annual gathering with food, music, henna and local art vendors! Right now, the U.S. government is carrying out a genocidal blockade against the Cuban people in complete violation of the country’s soverei... More

Lucy Parsons Labs Summer Party

43rd & Lakefront Trail, Chicago

July 26, 2026, 3 p.m.

LPL is having a summer party on Sunday, July 26th at 3pm and you're invited. We'll have some food (picnic style) and music with back-up plans in case it rains. The party will be family friendly so bring your small human if you'd like. The location is on 43rd and the Lake Shore trail. Don't be afraid... More

The Anti-Defamation League and the Racial State

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

July 26, 2026, 5 p.m. - July 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Join us as we welcome author, educator, and activist Emmaia Gelman for an event celebrating her new book The Anti-Defamation League and the Racial State. David Stovall, UIC professor and author of the acclaimed book Engineered Conflict: Structural Violence and the Future of Black Life in Chicago, wi... More

Why We Need to #DroptheADL from Schools

Somos Arte, 2401 W. North Ave, Chicago

July 28, 2026, 1 p.m. - July 30, 2026, 3 p.m.

Join facilitators from Chicago Educators for Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace Chicago, and Drop the ADL from Schools Chicago for a three-day teacher institute on the dangers of the ADL's influence in our schools. We will learn about the history of the ADL as an organization upholding U.S. empire, h... More

Organizing Through Storytelling

Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

July 28, 2026, 6 p.m.

Your story has power. 🗣️💪 Join us for a teach-in at Nabala Cafe on the power of personal narrative and conversation in building movements and inspiring collective action. Come learn, connect, and explore how sharing our stories can strengthen our communities and create lasting change.... More

The U.S. Has LOST Its War on Iran

Trump International Hotel & Tower, 401 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago

July 28, 2026, 6 p.m.

PROTEST on the five-month anniversary of the war. PICKET in front of TRUMP TOWER, 6 PM, Tuesday, July 28, 401 N. Wabash Ave, Chicago. History has shown that a losing power is typically even more vicious than when it thought it could win. The slaughter continues and likely will grow worse.... More

The Erasure of Militant Women

Chicago Liberation Center 2712 W Cermak Road, Chicago

July 29, 2026, 6 p.m. - July 29, 2026, 8 p.m.

🇵🇸 Join us for the launch of Liberation Luminaries, a booklet by the Palestinian Feminist Collective showcasing prominent women and feminist figures in the Palestinian struggle for liberation. We will be joined by several panelists from a range of organizations to discuss the erasure of militant ... More

Poetry After Barbarism

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W .18th St, Chicago

July 29, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - July 29, 2026, 8 p.m.

Join the Lit & Luz Book Club/Club de Lectura this summer and fall to read and discuss some of today’s most exciting contemporary Mexico and Chicago based authors in both Spanish and English. Founded in 2018 by writer and Lit & Luz Literary Director emeritus, Miguel Jiménez, the esteemed local readin... More

E(ART)H Chicago Workshops

McKinley Park Library, 1915 W. 35th St, Chicago

July 30, 2026, 2 p.m. - July 30, 2026, 4 p.m.

Join us for the E(Art)h Library Workshops in Chicago! 🎨📚 Get creative with haikus, mini-billboards, and stickers focusing on climate and environmental justice. Your designs will contribute to a P.E.R.R.O. booklet and inspire a public art sculpture by Delilah “Zena” Salgado at Canalport Riverwalk ... More

Community Picnic Along the Calumet River

Meet at the corner of 98th & Houston, Chicago. The event will take place at the 100th Street River Access Site.

July 30, 2026, 5 p.m. - July 30, 2026, 7 p.m.

ANNOUNCING THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RESCHEDULED DATE FOR THE 100TH ST. COMMUNITY PICNIC! 😁 See you all very very soon!... More

Stop CPD and ICE Collabortion

Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago

July 30, 2026, 6 p.m.

📣 NO CPD-ICE COLLABORATION! Join us at the upcoming CCPSA meeting to demand that the commission: 1. Present to the community on a monthly basis all communications, internal memos and guidances regarding CPD and ICE collaboration, and 2. End CPD crowd control during immigration enforcement activi... More

Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth

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

July 30, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Join us this July for a community book club hosted by PUÑO! Together we’ll be reading and discussing Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth by Daisy Hernández: a powerful exploration of identity, belonging, and what citizenship means in America today. Discussion Dates: July 2 & July 16 | 6:30... More

The Fierce Urgency of Now: A National March into Marquette Park

Meeting at 63rd & Kedzie, then marching to Marquette Park, Chicago

Aug. 1, 2026, 9 a.m. - Aug. 1, 2026, 1 p.m.

On Saturday, August 1, 2026, thousands will gather in Chicago for The Fierce Urgency of Now: A National March into Marquette Park, a multi-faith, multicultural public witness commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Chicago Freedom Movement. In 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Chicago Fr... More

Par For a Purpose

Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook, IL

Aug. 3, 2026, 9:30 a.m.

Proud to support a great cause. Join us at the Par for a Purpose Golf Tournament as we come together to help sponsor orphaned children. Every swing makes a difference. ⛳... More

Don't Breed On Me: A Short History of Abortion

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

Aug. 3, 2026, 6 p.m. - Aug. 3, 2026, 7 p.m.

Join us as we welcome Madeline Quasebarth and Meghan Daniel to the store for a discussion of Quasebarth's new book Don't Breed On Me: A Short History of Abortion. Don’t Breed on Me: A Short History of Abortion is a defiant, funny, and unflinching dive into the millennia-long story of abortion—a ... More

ProtestPalooza: A Community Arts Event

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

Aug. 4, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Music, Dance, Poetry, Storytelling, & More! Hosted by Indivisible Edgewater Tuesday, August 4, 730 PM Haymarket House 800 W. Buena Ave Chicago, IL 60613 -Connect with other people organizing and taking action -Celebrate local artists -Support families affected by ICE raids Admissi... More

Black August

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

Aug. 5, 2026, 7 p.m. - Aug. 5, 2026, 8:30 p.m.

Join poets Kemi Alabi, I.S. Jones, and Meredith Nnoka for a reading and conversation in celebration of Black August, a 50-year tradition that began in U.S. prisons and jails to commemorate key events in the ongoing movement against incarceration. This event is free and open to the public. Kemi Al... More

Let's Get Uncensored

Aug. 6, 2026, noon

We’re so excited to have @sistersong_woc in Chicago this summer for their Let’s Talk About Sex Conference! We’re even more excited about the youth pre-conference and the scholarship opportunity for young folks to attend the conference for free! Chicago is the birth place of reproductive justice a... More

Cuba Past & Present: Teach-In and Org Fair

Aug. 6, 2026, 5 p.m. - Aug. 6, 2026, 7 p.m.

Join Corriente Popular Damián García and Ceiba Collective at Eyewash Station in Chicago for a teach in and organization fair @ 5PM! Later, after the teach in, there will be a film screening and all throughout organizations will be tabling! See you there! Message corrientepopular.dg on Instagram f... More

Join Reading for the Revolution

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Aug. 8, 2026, 11 a.m. - Aug. 8, 2026, 1 p.m.

A BYP100 Chicago book club. We’re excited to kick off part 2 of our Reading for the Revolution: A BYP100 Chicago book club series by diving into Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur over the span of 4 monthly sessions. In this book club, we'll engage in thoughtful discussions, share refle... More

Collective Care Circle

TBD

Aug. 8, 2026, noon - Aug. 8, 2026, 4 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE! Radical Public Health is hosting a community care event on Saturday, August 8th from 12-4 PM (location TBD), and the event is open to all! Join us for a community potluck and healing space, including a community altar and various modes of healing outside of traditional Western medicin... More

Police-Free Schools: A Teach-In

Liberation Library, 2040 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

Aug. 8, 2026, noon - Aug. 8, 2026, 3 p.m.

Join us and @inournames Saturday, August 8, from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Liberation Library for our Police-Free Schools teach-in! Participants will be invited to collaboratively imagine alternate solutions to police responses in common school scenarios. We know that the presence of polic... More

People vs. Politics

25th Ward IPO, 2102 W. Cermak Road, Chicago

Aug. 8, 2026, 2 p.m. - Aug. 8, 2026, 4:30 p.m.

...and the elections that tear US apart. A non-partisan, independent, pro-democracy film. Free community screening. Register so that we know how much popcorn we need: tinyurl.com/pvployola... More

THE BIG 40! HotHouse celebrates its 40th Anniversary

The Garden of the Edgewater Beach Apartments, 5555 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago

Aug. 8, 2026, 4 p.m. - Aug. 8, 2026, 7 p.m.

Legendary HotHouse celebrates 40 years as a leading arts and culture non-profit organization On Saturday August 8 from 4pm to 7pm, The Center for International Performance and Exhibition doing business as HotHouse will host their BIG 40, a gala event marking four decades as a leading arts and cu... More

ICE OUT!: Benefit for Pilsen Defense and Access

Healthy Hood, 2242 S. Damen Ave, Chicago

Aug. 8, 2026, 4 p.m. - Aug. 8, 2026, 11 p.m.

Hello! :D We are hosting a fundraiser show for Pilsen Defense & Access on August 8! Pilsen Defense & Access focuses on teaching self-defense, ICE patrolling, and supplying food donations to community members in need. Our event hopes to raise funds for this wonderful organization, along with platf... More

People vs. Politics

Loyola University, Damen Student Center, 6511 N. Sheridan, Chicago

Aug. 11, 2026, 5 p.m. - Aug. 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

...and the elections that tear US apart. A non-partisan, independent, pro-democracy film. Free community screening. Register so that we know how much popcorn we need: tinyurl.com/pvployola... More

A Home Here - Post-Abortion Community Circles

For location info, register at bit.ly/summercircles26

Aug. 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. - Aug. 11, 2026, 8:45 p.m.

REMINDER🚨 that we're taking our summer break from Abortion Community Circles for July, but we'll be back in August for a book talk with Becca Rea-Tucker @thesweetfeminist, author of The Abortion Companion: An Affirming Handbook for Your Choice and Your Journey. Stay tuned for more info, and check ou... More

Southwest Side Treatment Not Trauma Town Hall

4000 S. Archer Ave, Chicago

Aug. 13, 2026, 6 p.m. - Aug. 13, 2026, 8 p.m.

Join the Treatment Not Trauma Campaign, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago for a Southwest Side Townhall on Thursday, 8/13 from 6-8pm. We want to celebrate the CARE program going citywide 🚐 and create space for us to talk with our neighbors and commun... More

People vs. Politics

Austin Branch of the Chicago Public Library, 5615 W. Race St, Chicago

Aug. 15, 2026, 2 p.m. - Aug. 15, 2026, 4:30 p.m.

...and the elections that tear US apart. A non-partisan, independent, pro-democracy film. Free community screening. Register so that we know how much popcorn we need: tinyurl.com/pvployola... More

'Cuba After Castro' Film Screening

Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

Aug. 19, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Join CODEPINK & PSL Chicago on August 19th for a special screening of Cuba After Castro, an unprecedented documentary featuring the first and only American interview with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel. As the United States continues to tighten sanctions and escalate pressure on Cuba, public unde... More

Voices Thru Art

Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago

Aug. 20, 2026, 5:45 p.m.

We are thrilled to be joining the #VoicesThroughArt project for its second year! Please join us on August 20th, 2026 at the Chicago History Museum to witness the power that stories have in connecting us to one another. This series celebrates the voices, experiences, and contributions of Chicago's re... More

'This Wreckage' Benefit Concert

Elastic Arts, 3427 W. Diversey Pkwy, #208, Chicago. The location is not wheelchair accessible.

Aug. 21, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

The Independent Labor Club invites you to the public kick off of our first national convention! Join us at Elastic Arts in Logan Square for a live podcast recording of This Wreckage (formerly Antifada), followed by a benefit concert featuring Shavon Reznikov, 20 Eyes, J O E & R U E, and DJ Bathwater... More

Mabuhay! Meeting

Register to receive location.

Aug. 22, 2026, 11 a.m. - Aug. 22, 2026, 2 p.m.

Mabuhay! Meetings are spaces where AFIRE shares updates and report-backs about the organization's work to its base and membership, and celebrates community milestones and engagement efforts carried out with AFIRE's community leaders. Register here: http://www.tinyurl.com/a…... More

2026 NLG Celebration

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

Aug. 22, 2026, 6 p.m.

Rescheduled from 6/11/2026 due to the threat of severe weather. More details to come.... More

Breaking ICE: Community Defense against State Terror and MAGA Fascism

Pilsen Community Books, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago

Aug. 27, 2026, 7 p.m. - Aug. 27, 2026, 8 p.m.

We're honored to welcome Sonali Kolhatkar, Richard Wallace and Diego Morales for a conversation on the new anthology Breaking ICE: Community Defense against State Terror and MAGA Fascism, a gripping, on-the-ground account of the growing movement against state violence, featuring interviews with thos... More

Latch & Stroll 2026

Russell Square Park, 3045 E. 83rd St, Chicago

Aug. 29, 2026, 11 a.m. - Aug. 29, 2026, 3 p.m.

A celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week Saturday, August 29th | 11AM - 3PM Russell Square Park Join us for our biggest community event of the year!!! We'll gather for an afternoon of community, connection, resources, and celebrations for families across the South Side. More details coming s... More

The People's Historian: The Outsized Life of Howard Zinn: A Conversation Between author Dave Zirin and Rabbi Brant Rosen

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

Sept. 3, 2026, 7 p.m. - Sept. 3, 2026, 8:30 p.m.

Tzedek Chicago is proud to present Dave Zirin, author of the recently published book The People's Historian: The Outsized Life of Howard Zinn. This powerful new biography examines the life and work of iconic radical historian Howard Zinn, as a progressive icon and thought leader by highlighting the ... More

2026 Socialism Conference

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago

Sept. 4, 2026, 9 a.m. - Sept. 7, 2026, 2 p.m.

We are living through the reshaping of the world. Neighborhood raids and imperial aggression aim to create compliance and pacification. But against the forces of fear and division, our communities are standing up with stunning acts of bravery and organization. Old networks and tactics are being r... More

Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest

Steelworkers Park, 87th and S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Sept. 5, 2026, 11 a.m.

The Chicago Labor Day Parade returns to the 10th Ward and Steelworkers Park - Saturday, Sept 5th. Live Music with Survive-Her followed by DJ Chase with DJ James spinning during the parade. The Superstars of POWW Wrestling in action along with food, beer, local vendors, and kids entertainment. May... More

Run For Peace

10499 W. 153rd St, Orland Park, IL (Orland Park 153rd Street Metra Station)

Sept. 6, 2026, 8:30 a.m.

Team Palestine for Palestine Children's Relief Fund present "Run For Peace." 🇵🇸 REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE! 🏃‍♀️⚽️ This year, every step you take will help build something far greater than a race. Run for Peace 2026 is raising funds for PCRF’s Inclusive Soccer & Recreation Project, an initiat... More

Publishing Local Voices

Via zoom

Sept. 9, 2026, 5 p.m. - Sept. 9, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Join City Bureau for the last of our three-part series that transforms everyday residents, netizens, and Documenters into critically media-literate journalists who can identify reliable sources, analyze bias, and tell local stories that connect to the whole reader. Register here: https://citybu... More

CAIR-Chicago's Annual Gala

Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oak Brook Terrace, IL

Sept. 20, 2026, 6 p.m.

🎉 Join us for CAIR-Chicago’s 2026 Annual Banquet Gala on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. Stay tuned for exciting details, featured guests, and ticket sales coming soon! EDITOR'S NOTE: THE TIME LISTED IS SIMPLY A PLACE-HOLDER. STAY TUNED FOR ACTUAL TIME & TICKET DE... More

Birth Emergency Skills Workshop

West Side Justice Center, 601 S. California Ave, Chicago

Sept. 26, 2026, 2 p.m. - Sept. 26, 2026, 5 p.m.

Practical skills to support unexpected birth situations. Join us for our next Birth Emergency Skills Workshop, where you'll learn practical, hands-on skills to help you respond confidently to unexpected birth situations. Birth Emergency Skills Workshop 📆 Saturday, September 22nd | 2PM - 5PM ... More

Run With Team CAF to Support Abortion Access!

TBA

Sept. 27, 2026, 9 a.m.

Build community, get moving, and raise money to support abortion access by joining CAF's unofficial team for the 2026 Fall Chicago Lifetime Half Marathon/5K! 🏃 🏃‍♀️ Fill out the interest form at the link below by 6/14 to make sure you get all the news when we launch later this month. https://docs... More

2026 FAHM Seeding AFIRE x Baklaan

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Oct. 3, 2026, 2 p.m.

This all-day, 4-part event emphasizes queer and trans base-building, breakout discussions, advocacy issues, and celebration. This event is also part of a research collaboration between AFIRE, FYLPRO and Tayo, and Dr. Rachel Kuo at the University of Wisconsin-Madison focused on intergenerational and ... More

ICIRR's 40th Anniversary Celebration

Preston Bradley Center, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St, Chicago

Oct. 6, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - Oct. 6, 2026, 8 p.m.

Ticket info TBA.... More

MedGlobal Conference

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Oct. 16, 2026, 9 a.m. - Oct. 17, 2026, 9 p.m.

The world is changing. Humanitarianism must change with it. Join MedGlobal in Chicago on October 16–17 for two transformative days bringing together leaders in medicine, human rights, innovation, and global health. This is not your typical global health conference. You won’t sit through discon... More

6th Annual Illinois Prison Project Gala!

Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St, Chicago

Oct. 16, 2026, 6 p.m.

Tickets are now available for IPP's 6th Annual Gala on Friday, Oct. 16 at the iconic Chicago Cultural Center. Join leaders in the fight against mass incarceration as we celebrate our progress 🎉 and find inspiration for the year ahead. ✨ Each ticket includes a plated dinner, dessert, drinks, and exc... More

The Infrastructure of Compassion: Rethinking Public Health in the Fentanyl Era

3520 S Halsted St, Chicago

Oct. 18, 2026, 10 a.m. - Oct. 18, 2026, 11 a.m.

MacArthur Fellows Nabarun Dasgupta and Gregg Gonsalves on their life-saving work. In recent years, the opioid epidemic and dangers of fentanyl have dominated headlines, resulting in a greater understanding of those who use drugs. Join us for a conversation with two leading voices in the field of ... More

2026 Domestic Worker Assembly

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Oct. 21, 2026, 2 p.m.

his gathering aims to bring together Filipino domestic workers (including but not limited to nannies, homecare workers, house cleaners, and personal drivers), their loved ones, and supporters to share experiences, learn about the history of domestic work, and strengthen knowledge on domestic worker ... More

Abundance Ball to Support the South Side Birth Center

South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. Shore Drive, Chicago

Oct. 22, 2026, 6 p.m. - Oct. 22, 2026, 9 p.m.

In the 1920’s, Black people facing hardship didn’t wait for someone else to solve their problems. They threw a party. They called it a rent party. Inside crowded apartments, throughout Harlem and other predominantly Black neighborhoods, there was food spread across tables, live music from the... More

25th Annual Celebration of the Palestine Film Festival

Pazzo's, 311 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago

Oct. 25, 2026, 5 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE 🚨 Join us October 25th for our 25th Anniversary Gala! We will be celebrating 25 years of Palestinian story telling and we look forward to sharing the evening with our community and supporters. EDITOR'S NOTE: THE TIME LISTED IS SIMPLY A PLACE-HOLDER. PLEASE CHECK IN CLOSER TO THE DA... More

Killing Radicalism: Anti-Rape Advocacy Reimagined

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

Nov. 17, 2026, 5 p.m. - Nov. 17, 2026, 6 p.m.

Join us in welcoming Dr Melinda Chen and Sarah Colomé for a discussion of Dr Chen's forcoming book: Killing Radicalism explores how victim advocates navigate governmental funding landscapes in the U.S. and their effects on marginalized survivors of sexual assault.... More

2026 Palestine Convention

Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park, IL (just south of Chicago)

Nov. 26, 2026, 9 a.m. - Nov. 28, 2026, 5 p.m.

Save the Date | 19th Annual Palestine Convention Last year, thousands from across the country gathered in Chicago at AMP’s 18th Palestine Convention for what became one of the most powerful and historic Palestine gatherings in the United States. Families, students, activists, scholars, organizers... More

2026 State of the Coalition Brunch

TBA

Dec. 5, 2026, noon

Save the date: December 5, 2026 ✨ Join us for our annual State of the Coalition Brunch as we celebrate a decade of community-driven impact and a transformative year of coalition-building and advocacy. Together, we’ll reflect on our progress, share our legislative priorities for the year ahead,... More