Rally for Democracy!

Federal Plaza, corner of Dearborn & Adams Streets, Chicago

Jan. 20, 2026, noon - Jan. 20, 2026, 1 p.m.

Join us for a family-friendly Rally for Democracy at Federal Plaza. Indivisible Chicago and Moms for Democracy are rising up together to defend our rights, freedoms and democracy! ❄️ We won’t let winter weather stop us from coming together and speaking out against authoritarianism on the one year... More

Emotional Health & the Family

Centro Romero, 6216 N. Clark St, Chicago

Jan. 20, 2026, noon

- En Espanol abajo - Centro Romero invites you to our next Bienestar Estar Bien workshop, focusing on Emotional Health and Family. Thanks to our partnership with @alianza_americas, we're bringing you vital mental health resources and education. This is a space to learn, connect, and support each... More

Show Up Chicago: A Community Gathering & Political Panel Show

The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave, Chicago

Jan. 19, 2026, 7 p.m.

The Budget Brouhaha: What Just Happened? With Alderman Matt Martin and BGA policy analyst Geoffrey Cubbage.... More

ICIRR Know Your Rights Workshop / Taller de Conoce Tus Derechos

Virtual

Jan. 19, 2026, 6 p.m.

Learn how to protect yourself and your community during encounters with immigration or law enforcement. This workshop will cover our fundamental rights, how to assert them safely, and where to find trusted resources and support. [Interpretación en español disponible] Aprende cómo protegerte a ti... More

Stanford 11 on Trial: Defending the Student Movement for Palestine

Online

Jan. 19, 2026, 4 p.m. - Jan. 19, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Join us to learn about the Stanford 11 trial, political repression against the Palestine solidarity movement, and strengthening our resistance for the long road ahead. Register to receive a link to the event here: https://events.haymarketbooks.org/events/haymarketbooks/2020731 As the new year ... More

Chicago Resists!

Water Tower Park (Michigan Ave & Pearson St), Chicago

Jan. 19, 2026, 1 p.m.

This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, on the anniversary of Trump's inauguration, Chicago DEMANDS: ** Abolish ICE! ** End the genocides! ** Stop the wars! ** Tax the Rich! #jan19chicagoresists... More

Confronting Pharaoh

Kenwood United Church of Christ, 4600-08 S. Greenwood Ave, Chicago

Jan. 19, 2026, 12:30 p.m.

“Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice.” – Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community, 1967 Movements do not happen by accident. They are organized. Confronting Pharaoh equips organizers and coalition partners to identify decision-makers, understand power dynamics, and t... More

Guerrilla Press Live Podcast Recording

Annoyance Theater, 851 W. Belmont Ave, 2nd floor, Chicago

Jan. 18, 2026, 7 p.m.

Politics and punk rock collide this Sunday night! Kat Abughazaleh and Malört & Savior headline the debut of Guerrilla Press! The Annoyance Theater's first-ever, live, weekly podcast! Hosted by comedians EJ Cameron and Nick Hausman, it will also feature Indivisible Chicago NW, who will be avail... More

Abortion Y'allidarity

Broken Hearts Bar, 1009 W. Lake Street, Chicago

Jan. 18, 2026, 7 p.m.

Boot Scootin' Fun to Support the Midwest Access Coalition. Best Dressed Contest. Prizes. Proceeds to benefit the Midwest Access Coalition.... More

Songs of Freedom and Justice

Virtual - Please get tickets at link above

Jan. 18, 2026, 6 p.m.

...in the Spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Featuring Charlie King and Colleen Kattau Tickets: https://charlieking.org/p/69/Event-Tickets-click-GIGS-for-all-events Charlie King and Colleen Kattau sing with a common passion that makes you believe the world could be saved by beauty. Best known ... More

Protest Zionist Jerry Seinfeld

Paramount Theater, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL

Jan. 18, 2026, 4 p.m.

🚫 JERRY SEINFELD is not welcome in Illinois. We stand firmly against apartheid, racism, and genocide apologists. 📍 Paramount Theatre, Aurora, IL @ 4 PM 📅 Sunday, January 18, 2026 This is a call to our community: show up, speak out, and stand for justice. Silence is complicity.... More

Veterans Psychedelic Education & Art Making

3324 W. North Ave, Chicago

Jan. 18, 2026, 2 p.m. - Jan. 18, 2026, 4:30 p.m.

This session is led by Michael Applegate, ATR, LCPC. He is a disabled U.S. Navy veteran and art therapist sharing real education, creative space, and grounded conversation around psychedelic-assisted therapy, trauma, and growth. What to expect: • clear info on psychedelics and access pathways •... 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

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

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

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

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

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