The New New Journalism

The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave, Chicago

April 27, 2026, 7 p.m. - April 27, 2026, 8:30 p.m.

Presented monthly by the Blue Beginning chapter of Indivisible Chicago, Show Up Chicago is a combination community gathering, cocktail hour, and political panel show at Chicago's most highly evolved saloon. It's a great chance to mingle with like-minded neighbors, hear the latest from political insi... More

April Youth Mixer - May Day Art Build

4750 N. Sheridan Road, Ste 200, Chicago

April 27, 2026, 4:30 p.m. - April 27, 2026, 6 p.m.

Our youth organizing team is going strong! If you're a young person (14-24) on the North Side ready to make some change in our city and get to know other young people with your values, come to our April Youth Mixer on April 27! We will be making signs and materials for our youth-led May Day Action. ... More

Where is AI in 2026 and Where is it Going?

Hall Branch, Chicago Public Library, 4801 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago

April 26, 2026, 6 p.m. - April 26, 2026, 8 p.m.

A free, public workshop from the AI Safety Awareness Group Chicago—no technical background needed. ​​​​​​​​In just a few years, AI has advanced at a pace that stunned even leading experts. These systems aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re reshaping work, relationships, and even crime in real t... More

General Strike Virtual Teach-In

Virtual

April 26, 2026, 6 p.m. - April 26, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Have you been seeing a lot of May Day posts online recently? Are you new to this whole “general strike” thing everyone’s talking about? Maybe you haven’t had the opportunity to look into the history of labor movements in the United States... Here’s your invitation. General Strike US Illinois woul... More

La Palabra en el Bosque - Documentary Screening

Librería Inga, 1740 W. 18th St, Chicago

April 26, 2026, 5 p.m.

Documentary screening about Morazan, El Salvador. Join us for a screening of “La Palabra en el Bosque”, a documentary rooted in the struggles and histories of Morazán, El Salvador 🌿 This film reflects on memory, land, and the voices that persist despite repression and displacement. Stay after... More

Mother Jones Birthday Party

Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, Chicago

April 26, 2026, 3 p.m.

Performance and Music. Keynote speaker: Roberta Lynch, Executive Director, AFSCME Council 31. Special guest: Kieran Knutsen, lead organizer of the Minneapolis shutdown against ICE, leader in Workers Solidarity Circle, and President of Communications Workers of America Local 7250, Minneapolis. Fre... More

ZINE Club

Albany Park Free Store, 3000 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago

April 26, 2026, 2 p.m.

Zine club!!! Join us at the free store the last Sunday of the month at 2 pm. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring a work in progress if you have one! 3000 W Lawrence Ave.... More

Report Back From Palestine

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

April 26, 2026, 1:30 p.m.

🇵🇸 Join youth from Chicago for a report back as they share key takeaways from their recent delegation to Palestine, including first-hand updates from the West Bank, and reflections on the importance of returning to Palestine and increasing international presence. They will be joined by George Ris... More

The Voice of Hind Rajab

1st Presbyterian Church of Chicago, 6400 S. Kimbark Ave, Chicago

April 26, 2026, 1 p.m.

Please join us for a screening of The Voice of Hind Rajab at First Presbyterian Church (Porter Room), 6400 S. Kimbark, on Sunday, April 26th, 1:00 PM. Lunch will be served, we will do a short legislative action item, and this will be a great opportunity to meet neighbors! RSVP here: tinyurl.com/V... More

MELT ICE Community Bake Sale

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

April 26, 2026, 11 a.m. - April 26, 2026, 4 p.m.

Buy incredible baked goods made by some of the finest Chicago bakers + raise funds for two amazing local orgs leading the way against the fascist terrorist goons that are ICE -- ICIRR and Palenque LSNA. Ft @heybudchi @miavivens @meatwadrising @petalandmoonpastry @itsmerichardlee @cguyerer @bitesi... More

Fundraiser reading for ICIRR with Daisy Hernandez and A. Naomi Paik

April 25, 2026, 7 p.m. - April 25, 2026, 8 p.m.

Pilsen Community Books is honored to welcome Daisy Hernández and A. Naomi Paik to the store for a reading and fundraiser for the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR). Hernández's newest book is Citizenship, a provocative, personal, blazingly intelligent examination of one of t... More

Migration - Mexico and US Political Perspectve, What's Next?

Chicago Liberation Center

April 25, 2026, 6 p.m.

Is migration a factor that will change the relationship between Mexico and the U.S.? A conversation with journalist Kurt Hackbarth of Jacobin and Channel 11.... More

Collages for Climate Justice

18 St Casa de Cultura, 2057 W. 18th St, Chicago

April 25, 2026, 6 p.m. - April 25, 2026, 8 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Day with us on April 25th 6-8pm @18casadecultura 2057 W 18th st in Pilsen! Together we’ll make collages to build a collective zine together highlighting climate justice and anti-militarism from the Philippines, Central America and here locally in Chicago! Register at tinyurl.com/0425... More

Radical Soul Underground

First Church of the Brethren, 425 S. Central Park Blvd, Chicago

April 25, 2026, 4 p.m. - April 25, 2026, 7 p.m.

Chicago Black Social Cultural Map: Radical Soul Underground Join cultural historian and DJ Duane Powell as he explores the ecosystem that connects 60's and early 70's Chicago, Philly and Detroit and the radical nature in which it became a catalyst for a global soulful underground scene. Serving a... More

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚-𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐫

Xoco House Gallery, 2317 W. 18th St, Chicago

April 25, 2026, 2 p.m. - April 25, 2026, 7 p.m.

Our beloved friend and colleague, Michael Caga-anan Aguhar, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 20, following a sudden medical emergency. In the weeks since, we have come together alongside his partner, Irina, and their young child, Zoya—whom Michael loved beyond measure—to honor his life a... More

Repair to Rewear Mending Workshop

Chicago Fair Trade Museum, 4704 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

April 25, 2026, 2 p.m. - April 25, 2026, 4 p.m.

Did you know there’s already enough clothing on the planet to dress the next six generations? One of the simplest but most powerful ways to push back against fashion waste—and save money—is extending the life of the clothes you already own and love. Join Conscious Closet Club at the Chicago Fair ... More

Kites for Solidarity

McCaslin Park, 27W650 North Ave, West Chicago, IL

April 25, 2026, 1 p.m.

Kites for Solidarity @ McCaslin Park, West Chicago. 🪁 One Sky. One Struggle. One Solidarity. ✅ RSVP FOR ALL EVENTS HERE: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/amcivicevents... More

Here's Waldo. Where's Pritzker?

1930 Beach Street, Broadview, IL

April 25, 2026, noon

Join us to demand accountability for Illinois State Police and Cook County Sheriff's Department as they continue to brutalize peaceful protesters at Broadview ICE Facility. PPE encouraged. Bring a friend and dress as Waldo if you can!... More

Post No Bills

Indigo Mrkto, 2100 S. Morgan St, Chicago

April 25, 2026, noon - April 25, 2026, 2 p.m.

(Seguido en español) Design your very own Mini Billboards around environmental justice issues! Highlight local community issues, let polluters know how you feel, or simply let creativity flow. This is a FREE community workshop for all ages. We hope to see you there. 🪲All ages welcome —————————... More

Art By Children of Palestine

Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

April 25, 2026, noon - April 25, 2026, 4 p.m.

Come and join us at Nabala Cafe for arts and crafts as well as a chance to purchase Healing Our Homeland’s Art by Children of Palestine coloring book! All proceeds support Palestinian families through Healing Our Homeland Initiatives in Gaza.... More