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Nordic Socialism
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Aug. 7, 2025, 7 p.m. - Aug. 7, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join Pilsen Community Books as we welcome Pelle Dragsted, William Banks, and Matt McManus to the store for a discussion of Dragsted's new book, "Nordic Socialism: The Path Toward a Democratic Economy." In recent years, the Nordic countries have been the envy of the world for their economic succes... More
Apartheid: A System of Racial Domination
On line
Aug. 7, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Aug. 7, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Part of the "Understanding the Palestinian Relationship With Palestine" weekly series of sessions on Palestinian history by Tarek Khalil, Education Chair with American Muslims for Palestine - Chicago. Dive into the realities of life under occupation through this powerful 5-part series exploring d... More
Back to School & 50th Anniversary Kick-Off!
Ignite Chicago, 56 E. 47th St, Chicago
Aug. 7, 2025, 1 p.m. - Aug. 7, 2025, 4 p.m.
Sponsored by Ignite Chicago, housing and homeless shelter for youth. Join us for a Back-to-School event sponsored by Aetna at the historic Rosenwald Courts courtyard, outside our Community Hub and Drop-In Center in Bronzeville. The event will bring together community partners, supporters, and ... More
Prayer & Protest for Gaza
In front of the Israeli consulate in Chicago, 500 W. Madison St, Chicago
Aug. 7, 2025, 11 a.m. - Aug. 7, 2025, noon
We are calling for a ceasefire, condemning the genocide taking place in Gaza, and a withdrawal of American funding. To join us call 773.483.4300... More
Transatlantic Antifa: The rise of the far right and the history and challenges of antifascist movements
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Aug. 6, 2025, 7 p.m. - Aug. 6, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
A conversation between activist/scholars from Germany and the U.S. about the far right movements in Europe, the U.S., and the possibility of international solidarity.... More
Transatlantic Antifa: The Rise of the Far Right and the History and Challenges of Antifascist Movements with Zeena Arndt and Michael Staudenmaier
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W 18th ST, Chicago, IL 60608
Aug. 6, 2025, 7 p.m. - Aug. 6, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
A conversation between activist/scholars from Germany and the U.S. about the far right movements in Europe, the U.S., and the possibility of international solidarity. Zeena Arndt is a researcher and activist from Berlin, Germany, who has been involved in antifascist/antiracist movements for over ... More
ICE Rapid Response Training
On-line
Aug. 6, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Aug. 6, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join us for a virtual ICE Watch Rapid Response training, conducted by Rey Wences, Senior Director of Deportation Defense at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR). Event is hosted by the Indivisible Chicago Immigration Working Group. 🧊This ICE Watch training will cover th... More
Greening Our Comunides
Aurora Public Library - West Branch, 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL
Aug. 6, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Better transit, clean energy, healthy homes. Our communities face real challenges: potential 40% cuts to public transit, rising energy bills, and pollution harming our health. But we can advocate to protect transit, lower costs, and build healthy, green communities. Join us to be part of the m... More
Vigil for Gaza
In front of the Israeli Consulate in Chicago, 500 W. Madison Street, Chicago
Aug. 6, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
We are meeting for our weekly vigil this Wednesday 8/6 at 500 W Madison in front of the Israeli consulate. Every day we see more victims of Israel’s ongoing bombing campaign and blockade of medical supplies and aid, which had led to the manufactured starvation of the Palestinian people of Gaza. The ... More
Replace the State
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Aug. 5, 2025, 7 p.m. - Aug. 5, 2025, 8 p.m.
How to Change the World When and Elections and Protests Fail with Sasha Davis. In the current political atmosphere of cruelty, repression and irrationality, many have pleaded for the urgent development of social movements to counter the rampage of the federal government and their oligarch allies.... More
#Justice4Murod
9446 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
Aug. 5, 2025, 5 p.m.
Monthly rally at the Oak Lawn Police & Fire Commission meeting.... More
'No Other Land' film screenings & action
Lake Theater, 1022 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL AND Oak Park Public Library, Veteran's Room, 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
Aug. 5, 2025, 1 p.m. - Aug. 5, 2025, 6 p.m.
Winner of the 2025 Academy Award for Best Documentary One Day Only - Tuesday, August 5 'No Other Land' Film Showings - 1, 4, & 7 pm at the Lake Street Theater (834 Lake Street, Oak Park) Discussion/Action Event - 3 pm at theOak Park Public Library, Veteran's Room, 834 Lake Street, Oak Park ... More
Divesting Our Money from the Gaza Genocide
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Aug. 4, 2025, 7 p.m.
A teach in on divesting our money from the Gaza genocide at Pilsen Community Books. Chicago Teachers Union members are invited to learn about how our pension fund is invested in weapons manufacturers and other companies enabling the ethnic clensing and genocide of Palestinians and how we can divest.... More
Pakistan: Save the Constitution & Country
2335 W. Devon Ave, Chicago
Aug. 3, 2025, 4 p.m.
Down with dictatorship rally and car caravan. Speeches and prayers for those lost in the recent bloodshed.... More
Tisha b'Av 5785 - Chicago
Broadview Detention Facility, 1930 Beach St, Broadview, IL
Aug. 3, 2025, 4 p.m. - Aug. 3, 2025, 5 p.m.
Join local Jewish organizations for collective grief and action for immigration justice this Tisha b'Av. Tisha b'Av commemorates the destruction of the two Temples and many other tragedies of Jewish history; its resonance is rooted in the holiday's communal expression of grief and despair. We wil... More
Dance 'Revolution' Benefit
Walls Turned Sideways, 2717 W. Madison St, Chicago
Aug. 2, 2025, 6 p.m. - Aug. 2, 2025, 9 p.m.
100% of proceeds support Chicago organizing. Connect with orgs putting in the work! ** No New Prisons IL ** Campaign for Public Health and Safety ** Cannibis Equity IL ** Logan Sq Mutual Aid ** Chicago Food Soveignty Coalition ** MAMAS ** Coalition to Decarcerate IL ** Illinois Workers in ... More
Gaza is Being Starved!
Wacker Drive & Michigan Ave, Chicago
Aug. 2, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
Stop the Genocide Now!... More
Back to School Supply Drive & Neighborhood Picnic
Wicker Park, Chicago
Aug. 2, 2025, 2 p.m.
As more Chicago families struggle to make ends meet -- more than ever we need to support one another. Join us for a picnic aat Wicker Park to meet new people and collect supplies for families who are getting ready to send send their kids back to school. Please bring school supplies, period products,... More
Pro-Bono Virtual Immigration Consultation
On-line.
Aug. 2, 2025, 9 a.m. - Aug. 2, 2025, 2 p.m.
Citizenship & Immigration Expo Virtual Consultation. Questions about immigration? The Citizenship and Immigration Expo brings together diverse community immigration organizations to provide free immigration consultations with our volunteer attorneys. Supporting organizations are Casa Immigr... More
Gaza: A Cerceral Space, Part 2
On line
July 31, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - July 31, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Part of the "Understanding the Palestinian Relationship With Palestine" weekly series of sessions on Palestinian history by Tarek Khalil, Education Chair with American Muslims for Palestine - Chicago. Dive into the realities of life under occupation through this powerful 5-part series exploring d... More