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

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

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

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