- ICIRR (for immigration-related arrests and ICE sightings): 855-435-7693
- NLG Hotline (if you are arrested at a protest or for political activity): 872-465-4244
- Cook County Public Defender hotline (if you are arrested in Chicago or any other city or town in Cook County): 844-817-4448
- First Defense Legal Aid Hotline (to report police, federal law enforcement, or national guard misconduct): 800-529-7374
Transcendent Frequencies
Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago
May 8, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 8, 2026, 10 p.m.
Come out on Friday, May 8th and show us what you’ve been cooking. Featuring long form sets by @b4lasers and @ivy.ggk. First come, first serve 15 minute open sets. Come early if you want to play. DM @morriganmorriganmorrigan with any questions. #chicago #queer #trans #livemusic... More
Peter Sagal’s Constitution Sessions: Origins and Original Sins
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, 2936 N. Southport AveChicago
May 8, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 8, 2026, 8:30 p.m.
Defending democracy against despots. Join Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! host Peter Sagal and Yale Law School's Akhil Reed Amar, one of America's foremost constitutional scholars and author of the landmark new book Born Equal, for a searching conversation on the birth of the US Constitution, its life... More
Mercury in Reggaeton Chicago
18th Street Casa de la Cultura, 2057 W. 18th Street, Chicago
May 8, 2026, 7 p.m.
Featuring songs by Judas Babyyy, Meredith Nnoka, poems by Meredith Nnoka and Ashley Keyser, Latin House by DJ Penny Candy. Fundraising for Salvadoran solidarity organizations and 18th Street Casa de Cultura.... More
We Won't Be Silenced!
Friendship Community Place, 5150 Northwest Highway, Chicago
May 8, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - May 8, 2026, 8:30 p.m.
Support Michael Rabbitt's Legal Defense Fund! Live music with Songs for Liberation! Art build, speakers and food. Suggested door fee $50. From Michael: "I remain grateful for everyone’s support throughout the past five and a half months. This continues to be a difficult situation to navigate, ... More
The Ballot, The Streets - or Both?
Healthy Hood, 2242 S. Damen Ave, Chicago
May 8, 2026, 6 p.m.
Join us for a conversation with Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez, who’s running for the IL 4th Congressional District, and 2024 Presidential Candidate Claudia De La Cruz. As the Trump administration continues to attack our basic rights, the working class needs independent socialist politics to defeat the bil... More
Chicago Abortion Fund Logan Sq Community Gathering & Teach-In
Skunk Cabbage Books, 2826 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
May 8, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 8, 2026, 8 p.m.
EDITOR'S NOTE: UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Join Chicago Abortion Fund for a gathering and teach in to kick off their annual Fund-A-Thon! Join us & learn how you can mobilize your community to support abortion seekers relying on Illinois — no matter who they are or what their zip code ... More
Dearborn Homes Clothing Drive
2820 S. State Street, Chicago
May 8, 2026, noon - May 8, 2026, 4 p.m.
Hi Friend! This is for you and if you know anyone who’s in need of gently used clothes and shoes! Free essential items while supplies last. Free and open to all! We will be hosting a Closet Pop Up with Dearborn Homes, with A hot dog stand, some refreshments & some music! Pop out! 🫧☀️ Also w... More
HAAPI Hour - An AAPI Community Showcase in the Heart of Argyle
1132 W. Argyle St, Chicago
May 8, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
🎶Music by @kehsinxu 📖Storytelling by @jameslawdesu 👩🏫History Lecture by @laura.kina ⚖️AAPI Community Highlight @advancingjusticechicago ‘s Charlene Choi and Shelbie Anderson 🎟️Tickets available here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/stir-friday-night-presents-haapi-hour-an-aapi-community... More
Sing-A-Thon 4 Fund-A-Thon
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
May 7, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
SING-A-THON 4 FUND-A-THON 🎤👨🎤👩🎤🧑🎤🎵🎶 A karaoke fundraiser supporting @chicagoabortionfund 2026 Fund-a-thon at @pilsencommunitybooks Thursday May 7 7:30 at 1531 W 18th st Chicago, Il $10 suggested donation at the door to Mal’s fund-a-thon page... More
A Celebration Of Independent Journalism
Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave
May 7, 2026, 7:15 p.m. - May 7, 2026, 9 p.m.
Join Project Censored at the Haymarket House on May 7th for an hour-long round-table discussion featuring voices from The Progressive, Truthout, The Objective, Respair Media, In These Times, and Cicero Independiente. Doors open at 6:45 PM, with the panel beginning at 7:15 PM. Together, we’ll discuss... More
Democracy On Both Sides of the Wall
National Public Housing Museum, 919 S. Ada St, Chicago
May 7, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 7, 2026, 9 p.m.
A Conversation About Voting, Civic Engagement, and Incarceration. 2026 will be a big election year with lasting consequences, especially for our most vulnerable communities. But what does voting and democracy mean for incarcerated and other system-impacted people? Join us on May 7 for a vibrant d... More
Chicago City Hall Press Conference & Hearing for Salah Sarsour
Chicago City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St, Room 107, Chicago
May 7, 2026, 10 a.m.
Public Invitation 📢 The Chicago City Council Committee on Health & Human Relations will introduce and vote on a resolution to release community leader Salah Sarsour. Join us for the hearing, followed by a press conference at the Chicago City Hall this Thursday, May 7th, at 10 AM.... More
Court Support for Sandra!
Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave, Courtroom 307, Chicago
May 7, 2026, 9 a.m.
Mother of three arrested for protesting ICE. Join us to stand with Sandra and fight with her until her charges are dropped! You will have to go through a metal detector and temporarily surrender your cell phone to enter the courtroom. Support Sandra and her family by donating through Zelle ... More
Stopping Unchecked Corporate Power
Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL
May 6, 2026, 7 p.m.
Challenging a corporation threatening our safety and basic rights. The CAPA Climate Group invites you to an event on a topic impacting everyone: resisting corporations whose unchecked power threaten our safety and basic rights. Join us on May 6th for a presentation by organizers from Corporat... More
Gaza's Siege & Blockade - The Creation of an 'Open Air Prison'
Virtual
May 6, 2026, 7 p.m.
American Muslims for Palestine (Chicago Chapter) presents a special 5-week teach-in series titled “Understanding the Roots of Israeli Apartheid & its Present Regime,” live on Zoom with our education coordinator Tarek Khalil, where each session will have a particular focus. Register here: https:/... More
PSL Interest Meeting
Wesley United Methodist Church, 17 N. May St, Aurora, IL
May 6, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 6, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
✊🏾 Are you ready to fight back against war, ICE, and the affordability crisis? Then come to a PSL Interest Meeting this week and plug into organizing that’s building real working class power! Meet others, learn what we’re about, and find your place in the struggle for liberation. Trump and his... More
Justice 4 Murod Monthly Rally
9446 Raymond Ave., Oak Lawn, IL
May 6, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Join AAAN, USPCN, CARPRR and others to protest the Oak Lawn Police and Fire Commission board meeting and demand Justice for Murod and his family. #Justice4Murod #StopPoliceCrimes #EndRacialProfiling #ChargeRacistOakLawnCops #FireRacistOakLawnCops... More
No More Toxic Industries
Dvorak Park, 1119 W. Cullerton, Chicago
May 6, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Important community meeting. ~ En espanol abajo ~ ON May 6th the City of Chicago - Department of Planning and Development (DPD) will be hosting an open house to discuss their “Pilsen Industrial Corridor” study. ⚠️ Join us on Wednesday, May 6th, 5:30pm at Dvorak Park for this IMPORTANT communit... More
Black Girl Talk
University of Chicago's Center for Identity & Inclusion, 5710 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago
May 6, 2026, 5 p.m. - May 6, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Black womanhood deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated — every month. Come out to our April Black Girl Talk as we pour into each other, hold space, and strengthen community with the broader Black campus family. You don’t want to miss this 🤎... More
Rooted in Justice. Rising in Power.
Washington Park Refectory, 5531 S. Russell Drive, Chicago
May 6, 2026, 11 a.m. - May 6, 2026, 1 p.m.
Announcing our programming for the 11th anniversary of Reparations WON! Connecting our past, present, and future, the Chicago Torture Justice Memorials Foundation is proud to announce this year’s anniversary events. This year is not only a commemoration; it is a declaration that justice continues... More