Saffron Kingdom

Jan. 17, 2026, 6 p.m.

Chicago, we’re bringing Saffron Kingdom to you for a very special first. Join us for an immersive screening of the film accompanied by a live, in-person score performed by the original composers from Intercultural Music Chicago (@interculturalmusic ) — Ronnie Malley (oud) (@ronniemalley) Habibullah ... More

The Real Fighters of American Politics

Riviera Theater, 4746 N. Racine St, Chicago

Jan. 17, 2026, 6 p.m. - Jan. 17, 2026, 8 p.m.

JOIN US This Saturday 1/17 for a night featuring your favorite progressives from Chicago and around the country. Local candidates @demiforillinois, @kabughazaleh, and @dylanblahaforcongress join other Chicagoans as well as influential figures from around the country including @jolly_good_ginger, @ca... More

Level Eater 16 to Benefit Local Arts

Co-Prosperity, 3219 S. Morgan St, Chicago

Jan. 17, 2026, 6 p.m.

Tickets for Level Eater 16 are NOW on sale! Join us for an epic fundraising adventure on January 17, 2026, at Co-Prosperity to benefit local arts in Chicago! Be heroic. Fight evil. Play D&D with us. Doors @ 6pm, game begins promptly @ 7pm. Check out LEVELEATER.com for details and tickets! #leveleate... More

From Venezuela to Palestine

Virtual

Jan. 17, 2026, 5 p.m.

U.S. Empire, Genocide, and Our Duty to Fight Back. USPCN and AWAN invite you to a timely webinar on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET, featuring Jesús Rodríguez-Espinoza, former Consul General of the Venezuelan Consulate in Chicago, offering on-the-ground analysis from Venezuela. Join ... More

Free Online Legal Clinic

Online

Jan. 17, 2026, 4 p.m. - Jan. 17, 2026, 5 p.m.

Learn about pathways to release for your incarcerated loved one.... More

F*CK I.C.E. Cafe Pop-Up

Pilsen Arts & Community House, 1637 W. 18th St, Chicago

Jan. 17, 2026, 4 p.m. - Jan. 17, 2026, 8 p.m.

Live DJs. Limited Merch. Hosted by Cafe Masira. Profits donated to the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights and the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund. Tickets can be purchased through ourmasira.com... More

Making Sense of the Venezuela Crisis - and Beyond

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

Jan. 17, 2026, 3 p.m.

A conversation about the Trump administration’s military operation in Venezuela and what it means for Venezuela, Latin America and the world. Verónica Zubillaga is a Venezuelan sociologist. Since 2007 she has been a professor at the Universidad Simón Bolívar in Caracas. In 2016, with her colleagu... More

Know Your Rights Canvass

Register to get address

Jan. 17, 2026, 2:30 p.m. - Jan. 17, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Join the Northside Lakefront Rapid Response Team on Saturday, 1/17 for a Know Your Rights canvass to protect our community from ICE! It's our first canvass of the new year and we want to continue to send the message in 2026 that we keep us safe by empowering our communities with knowledge. This i... More

Mutual Aid Fundraiser for Families Impacted by ICE

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

Jan. 17, 2026, 2 p.m. - Jan. 17, 2026, 6 p.m.

✨ Live music ✨ Vendors ✨ Tarot readings & more We have a goal to raise $2,000 for the Solidarity Fund that was created by Palenque LSNA and the Logan Square Ecumenical Alliance (LSEA) to help meet the most immediate needs of families impacted by ICE. Come on by, listen to some tunes, look at... More

Muhammad Ali Justice Film Festival

American Islamic College, 1638 W. Howard St, Chicago

Jan. 17, 2026, noon

Did you know that the Muslim Civic Coalition led the passage of the Muhammad Ali Day Resolution in Illinois and is now working with allies to advance it in other states? Muhammad Ali’s life was a model of conviction, dignity, and courageous advocacy in the face of injustice. On January 17th, w... More

Courage to Participate

Grace & Peace Church, 1856 N Leclaire Ave, Chicago

Jan. 17, 2026, 10 a.m.

Kicking off the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago’s 10-year anniversary, please join us at this event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of nonviolence as an active, courageous way of life. The task to reimagine the U.S. "system" is for everyone, especially those of us who haven't ... More

ICE Out of Chicago

ICE Abduction Center, 1930 Beach Street, Broadview, IL

Jan. 17, 2026, 10 a.m.

JOIN US at Broadview for a massive direct action this Saturday Jan 17th at 10 am. We will be highlighting local Chicago efforts on the ground, as well as hearing from some of the most prominent political commentators and influencers from around the country. Make your voice heard this Saturday! Th... More

Hoops for Palestine

Universal School 7350 W. 93rd St, Bridgeview, IL

Jan. 17, 2026, 9:30 a.m.

Join Palestine Children's Relief Fund for a men's basketball tournament in support of PCRF's urgent medical and humanitarian relief efforts. Ages 18+, men's tournament, up to 10 players per team. $60 player admission. Must register as a team. Sponsorships available. Thank you to our top sponso... More

Fight Racism, Poverty & War

Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Avenue, Chicago

Jan. 16, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

A Liberation Forum as part of an MLK Week of Action.... More

Report Back From Palestine

Al Nahda Center, 8840 Ridgeland Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

Jan. 16, 2026, 6 p.m.

Chicago ALL OUT this week to hear from Palestinian community members about their delegation to Palestine! Join us for a night of solidarity, recounting, and storytelling. No registration needed! Food will be provided and we will see you all there! 🇵🇸... More

MLK Gathering & Celebration

Progressive Community Church, Rev. Tyrone McGowan, Senior Pastor, 56 E. 48th St, Chicago

Jan. 16, 2026, 5 p.m.

Join us and a host of organizers, including CRS member congregation Trinity United Church of Christ (@trinitychgo) and McCormick Theological Seminary (@mccormickseminary), at the upcoming MLK Gathering & Celebration hosted at Progressive Community Church (@progressivecommunitychicago). This faith... More

Junta Del Centro De Trabajores

311 S. Naperville Road, Suite C, Wheaton, IL

Jan. 16, 2026, 5 p.m. - Jan. 16, 2026, 7 p.m.

Meeting of the Workers Center Join us tonight for the first meeting of the year!! Training of the People's Patrol, the opportunity to become a member and, the protest of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We're waiting for you!!... More

Vets Say No

Virtual

Jan. 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

No ICE. No cuts. No occupation. 🗣️ Are you a veteran in or around Chicago? Are you interested in talking about what’s happening in this country with other vets who are fed up with how things are going? We are building a united veterans response. Join us this Thursday to vent, organize, or ju... More

Zionism: An Ideology of Dispossession & Supremacism

Via Zoom

Jan. 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - Jan. 15, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Part 1 of a five-part weekly series, "Contextualizing the Palestinian Relationship With Zionism," led by AMP Education Chair, Tarek Khalil. Register at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4eIlE8-nTq2CzT0tWFR4Jg#/registration... More

Celebrate Frank Chapman's 50th Freedom Anniversary!

Grand Ballroom, 6351 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago

Jan. 15, 2026, 6 p.m. - Jan. 15, 2026, 10 p.m.

OIN US in celebrating Frank Chapman’s 50th Freedom Anniversary, on Thursday January 15th at 6PM in the Grand Ballroom. Since winning his freedom from wrongful conviction in 1976, Frank has spent his life fighting against injustice, fighting for the freedom of all political prisoners, and for communi... More