Frida Kahlo - A Woman Who Dared

Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago

Feb. 28, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

"Frida Kahlo ~ A Woman Who Dared" is a powerful multimedia concert by Linda Marie Smith that explores the passionate and turbulent life of the iconic Mexican painter. Through original music, vivid narration, and striking video projections of Frida’s paintings and photographs, Smith and her ensemble ... More

Author Conversation & Book Signing: Motown and the Making of Working-Class Revolutionaries

Feb. 28, 2026, 6 p.m.

Join the authors for conversation and book signing. ABOUT THE BOOK: "Motown and the Making of Working-Class Revolutionaries" offers a fresh perspective on class, race, and revolution in the United States. Drawing on more than forty hours of interviews with former members of the League of Revolut... More

What We Carried Fundraiser Gala

9925 S. 76th Ave, Bridgeview, IL

Feb. 28, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE: Salam, this Ramadan SJP and PAL Chicago are inviting you to join us in a night of acknowledging the history and legacy of our people. We will be highlighting the stories of our people and what they carried with them through exile, from photographs, clothing items, and other artifacts.... More

Motown & the Making of Working Class Revolutionaries

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

Feb. 28, 2026, 5 p.m. - Feb. 28, 2026, 6 p.m.

The Story of the League of Revolutionary Black Workers. Pilsen Community Books teams up with Haymarket Books to welcome Walda Katz-Fishman and Jerome Scott to the store for an event in celebration of Motown and the Making of Working-Class Revolutionaries: The Story of the League of Revolutionary ... More

THE US HAS ATTACKED IRAN

Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago

Feb. 28, 2026, 5 p.m.

WE MUST RESPOND! Early this morning the U.S. and Israel launched an unprovoked attack on Iran, bombing the country and inevitably taking untold numbers of lives. Their aim is regime change. Trump does not care about the rights and lives of protesters in Iran any more than he does of those in ... More

The People's Community Marketplace

601 S. California Ave, Chicago

Feb. 28, 2026, 4 p.m. - Feb. 28, 2026, 8 p.m.

Brionna’s Boutique x Equity & Transformation, @eatorgchicago are bringing back The People’s Community Marketplace 🛍️✨ If you’re looking to: ✨🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 Network with entrepreneurs 💰📈 Make money doing what you love 🎶🖤 Build connections & have a good time 📣🛍️ Promote your business, brand, or servic... More

The Black History They Didn't Teach You in School

Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St, Aurora, IL

Feb. 28, 2026, 3 p.m. - Feb. 28, 2026, 6 p.m.

Join us this Saturday, February 28, in Aurora for a Black History Month discussion on Black revolutionaries they didn't teach you about in school. The organizers, fighters, and visionaries who shaped the course of liberation movements here and across the globe. From Black Reconstruction to the f... More

Free Health Clinic

1530 W. 21st St, Chicago

Feb. 28, 2026, 1 p.m. - Feb. 28, 2026, 4 p.m.

Sign up by visiting the link below for a completely free appointment to see a doctor Feb 28 at our next Medical Clinic! https://form.jotform.com/260475017322046 ¡Regístrese escaneando el código QR o visitando el enlace en nuestra biografía para obtener una cita completamente gratuita para ver... More

SALT MELTS ICE

Broadview ICE Abduction Center, 1930 Beach Street, Broadview, IL

Feb. 28, 2026, noon

ICE out of Chicago! No more hate! ABOLISH ICE NOW! Bring your finest Mortons Salt and Snow Plow costumes and the biggest salt shaker you can find! No costume? No problem! Join us for community art builds! Details via Instagram @burrowdjs... More

Family Literacy Day

Bellwood Public Library, 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL

Feb. 28, 2026, 11 a.m. - Feb. 28, 2026, noon

We are excited to announce our partnership with the Bellwood library to host a literacy workshop! We will give a quick presentation going over the importance of reading and writing our own stories followed by a zine creation workshop. call the library to register (708 547-7393) :)... More

CTU & Movement Allies Rapid Response Training

Location near the Blue Line - exact location shared upon registration

Feb. 28, 2026, 9 a.m. - Feb. 28, 2026, 3 p.m.

When our communities are under attack, we organize. ✊🏾 Join the Chicago Teachers Union and movement allies for a Rapid Response Training to protect our city and defend our rights. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9WYUsSaBO_8DB1YwVGbNPjxFckXPb4bpvyURlBzGXs7a4Pw/viewform... More

Heat The Ground Up with Starbucks Workers United

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

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

Join In These Times, Labor Notes, and Haymarket Books for a panel discussing how the historic Starbucks strikes were organized, how workers mobilized, and larger lessons learned.... More

Whistle Assembly Event

Martello's Pizza, 4124 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago

Feb. 27, 2026, 6 p.m. - Feb. 27, 2026, 8 p.m.

Organización Hijos de Migrantes... More

Motown and the Making of Working-Class Revolutionaries - Authors Conversation & Book Signing

Barbara's Bookstore in Macy's, Lower Level, 111 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60602

Feb. 27, 2026, 6 p.m.

Join the authors for conversation and book signing ABOUT THE BOOK: "Motown and the Making of Working-Class Revolutionaries" offers a fresh perspective on class, race, and revolution in the United States. Drawing on more than forty hours of interviews with former members of the League of Revoluti... More

Ride for Palestine

Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St, Chicago

Feb. 27, 2026, 4:30 p.m.

Ramadan Ride for Palestine They banned the flag to erase us. Fly it in defiance. The weather is too good to pass up! ☀️ Join us this Friday, Feb 27, for another community ride as we move for liberation and observe Ramadan together. 📅 DATE:Friday, February 27 📍 MEET: Daley Plaza @ 4:30 PM ... More

Youth Iftar for Gaza

Masjid al Huda, 1081 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg, IL

Feb. 27, 2026, 4:30 p.m.

The Schaumburg High School Muslim Student Alliance invites high school and college MSAs to unite and strengthen their bonds this Ramadan. Entrance fee: $15, with all funds to support families in Gaza. Special Guest Speaker: Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director, CAIR-Chicago Register here: https... More

Black History Conference

DuSable Museum, 740 E. 56th Pl., Chicago

Feb. 27, 2026, 1 p.m. - Feb. 28, 2026, 1 p.m.

Creating Alternative Spaces: Education for Liberation Presented by the Chicago SNCC History Project 📍 DuSable Black History Museum 📅 Friday & Saturday | Feb 27–28 Join us for a powerful two-day gathering rooted in memory, resistance, and liberation. This conference centers 500 years of Black r... More

Feeding Our Neighbors & Donate Warm Clothes

4600 S. Greenwood Ave, Chicago

Feb. 27, 2026, 8 a.m. - Feb. 27, 2026, 2 p.m.

Volunteer opportunity. Everyone welcome! Sign up at socialchange.site This event is made possible in partnership with Social Change, BLACC, AHF, Kenwood United Church of Christ, Co-Lab for Social Equity, Rights & Restoration Law Group, Chicago Housing Authority, The Springfield Project, State Sen... More

SALT MELTS ICE Community Art Build!

2106 S. Kedzie Ave, Chicago

Feb. 26, 2026, 8 p.m.

Join us for a community art build for the SALT MELTS ICE protest February 28th at the Broadview ICE facility. Help create salt-themed props, costumes, and snow plows! Limited supplies available. Bring supplies to share if able! Cardboard, paint, spray paint, duct tape, utility knives, hot glue... More

Open Veins of Latin America Book Club

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

Feb. 26, 2026, 7 p.m.

Join us as we discuss chapters 3 & 4 of Eduardo Galeano's "Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent." Let’s think together, share resources, and ask questions so that we can extend peoples’ struggles of the past to empower our present actions. REGISTER at bit.l... More