ICIRR Know Your Rights Workshop / Taller de Conoce Tus Derechos

Virtual

Feb. 16, 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

Social Strikes: How Can We Use the Power of the People to End MAGA Tyranny?

Virtual

Feb. 16, 2026, 6 p.m.

Authoritarianism grows step by step—unless we organize to stop it. Educators and communities nationwide are studying social strikes—a powerful tool used globally to resist repression, and recently demonstrated by workers in Minnesota. As we build toward May 1: A Day Without Workers, join CTU V... More

Film For Freedom

Feb. 16, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

🚨🚨🚨JOIN US!!!!The Students for Justice in Palestine at UIC will be hosting it’s first get together of the semester!!!! Come and get involved with the student movement as we sit together for a film screening at Arab American Cultural Center on Monday Feb 16th @5:30 make sure to register here: linktr... More

Eyes On ICE - Eye-Wash Training

Center for Identity + Inclusion, Community Lounge, 5710 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago

Feb. 16, 2026, 5 p.m. - Feb. 16, 2026, 6 p.m.

Join us next Monday to learn what to do if you or someone around you has been pepper sprayed or tear gassed. Be prepared to respond to violence enacted against protesters!... More

Who Keeps Us Safe?

United Church of Rogers Park, 1545 W. Morse Ave, Chicago

Feb. 16, 2026, 3:30 p.m. - Feb. 16, 2026, 5 p.m.

When ICE and CPD are terrorizing our communities, who keeps us safe? All North Side young people (ages 13-24) are welcome to attend this youth-led and organized event to talk about how we can build safety for young people, schools, and all community members. We're the heroes we're waiting for - GET ... More

Feeding Our Neighbors & Donate Warm Clothes

4600 S. Greenwood Ave, Chicago

Feb. 16, 2026, 8 a.m. - Feb. 16, 2026, 4 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

A Black Queer History of the United States

Women & Children First Bookstore, 5233 N. Clark St, Chicago

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

The first-ever Black history to center queer voices, this landmark study traces the lives of LGBTQ+ Black Americans from slavery to present day. Gender and sexual expression have always been part of the Black freedom struggle. In this latest book in Beacon’s award-winning ReVisioning Histo... More

ICE Out for Good Organizing Meeting

Grace United Methodist Church (Grace Church of Logan Square), 3325 W. Wrightwood Ave, Chicago

Feb. 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - Feb. 15, 2026, 9:30 p.m.

Anti-ICE organizers from throughout the country are coming to Chicago to share lessons from the struggle. Join us to discuss next steps! Trump’s ICE campaign is a war against workers in the US, while his imperialist campaign in Venezuela and beyond is a war against workers abroad. ICE raids fr... More

Shut ICE Down With a Nationwide General Strike

Grace Church, 3325 W. Wrightwood Ave, Chicago

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

THIS SUNDAY: Join Chicago Socialist Alternative for our biggest organizing meeting yet, taking place February 15th in Grace Church’s sanctuary hall! Hear from on-the-ground immigrant + anti-ICE organizers from Minneapolis, New Orleans, Chicago, and London to discuss how we can build for a nationwide... More

Communty Art Build for SALT MELTS ICE Protest

United Church of Rogers Park, 1545 W. Morse Ave, Chicago

Feb. 15, 2026, 6 p.m.

Help make props and costumes. No experience necessary.... More

Immigrant Relief Benefit Show

Casa Cafe, 2025 S. Western Ave, Chicago

Feb. 15, 2026, 6 p.m.

Full Nelson / Indiana hardcore. Broken Demeanor / Chicago hardcore. Clock Out / Central Mass hardcore. Vulge / Southside beatdown. Durtnap / Chi-Town hardcorn. Doors open at 5 pm. Show at 6 pm. All ages always. $15 cash only.... More

SALT MELTS ICE: Community Art Build

1545 W Morse Ave. Chicago, IL

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

Join us for a community art build on February 15 for the SALT MELTS ICE protest (protest is on Feb. 28) at the Broadview ICE facility. Help create salt-themed props, costumes, and snow plows! We have limited supplies, so bring some to share if able! Cardboard, paint, spray paint, duct tape, utili... More

The Voice of Hind Rajab

Beit al Turaath, 1055 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL

Feb. 15, 2026, 5 p.m.

Talkback with CPFF and Palestinian Assembly for Liberation... More

The Madness of Our Moment-- The Hope of Our Movement

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

Feb. 15, 2026, 3:30 p.m.

Pilsen Community Books and Under the Tree Podcast welcome Vijay Prashad and Bill Ayers for a conversation about the current political moment and the state of our movements. Vijay Prashad is director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, editor of LeftWord Books, and the chief correspo... More

Community Portraits

Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago

Feb. 15, 2026, 3 p.m. - Feb. 15, 2026, 6 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE, WE BACK! FREE COMMUNITY PORTRAITS ON SUNDAY! ALL FREE, POPPIN TIL WE DONE ❤️‍🔥 POSTED WITH THE GANG... More

Striking Tenants Speak!

United Church of Rogers Park, 1545 W. Morse Ave, Chicago

Feb. 15, 2026, 2 p.m. - Feb. 15, 2026, 4 p.m.

Rally & press conference. ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO - Landlord Imran Khan is escalating his retaliation campaign against Rogers Park tenants, suing both tenants and organizers. The tenants of Fuerzas Activas de la Damen, a Rogers Park tenant union, have been fighting to stay in their homes after Imran... More

Ride for Palestine

Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St, Chicago

Feb. 15, 2026, noon

We’re taking the energy of Dabke to the streets as we ride together for liberation! Join us for a critical day of visibility and community. THE DETAILS: 📅 DATE: Sunday, February 15th 📍 MEET: Daley Plaza, 12pm ⏰ ROLL OUT: 12:30pm SHARP 🥙 END POINT: Olive and Oak Cafe 🚴🏾‍♀️ PACE: 8-10 mph (Com... More

The Right to Health - A Town Hall to Win Health Justice for All!

Sandridge Community Center, 600 Oglesby Ave, Calumet City, IL

Feb. 15, 2026, noon - Feb. 15, 2026, 1:30 p.m.

Join National Nurses United and community and labor allies for a community panel and discussion on hte current state of health care, and what it would take to truly transform our system.... More

Radical Used Book Fair

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

Feb. 15, 2026, 11 a.m. - Feb. 15, 2026, 4 p.m.

Hey Chicago! We would *love* if you joined us Sunday, February 15th for our Radical Used Book Fair (indoor edition!) 💌♥️🏹 We’ll have hundreds of radical books available—many in like-new condition as well as some rare finds. It’ll be an excellent place to stock up for yourself or as gifts for all ... More

A United Front Against Fascism - The Rainbow Coalition

Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago

Feb. 14, 2026, 4 p.m.

“We gonna fight racism not with racism but we gon’ fight with solidarity. We say we’re not gonna fight capitalism with black capitalism, but we gon’ fight with socialism!” Chairman Fred Hampton Sr. popularized, in Chicago, the strength of multinational unity - the greatest weapon the working clas... More