Spaces of Exception

Al Nahda Center, 8840 S. Ridgeland Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

Dec. 8, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

PAL will screen "Spaces of Exception," followed by a post-film discussion again on December 8th. This powerful documentary explores the parallels between Native American reservations and Palestinian refugee camps. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to understand the role American imperialism has playe... More

Protest Planning for Anniversary of Trump's Inauguration

Email [email protected] with your name and phone number for the meeting location

Dec. 8, 2025, 6 p.m.

On the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration, we feel that it is important to have a united left protest against him and everything his administration represents. True unity can only come about when all wanting to organize an event have a voice in the decision-making process – time,... More

13th Annual National Vigil for All Victims and Survivors of Gun Violence

In person at First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights (FUMCAH) 1903 E. Euclid Ave. Arlington Hts, IL. Virtual option is available by registering at the link above.

Dec. 7, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Dec. 7, 2025, 8 p.m.

Please join us in-person at 6:30 pm CST (or on YouTube livestream at 7:00 pm CST) on Sunday, December 7th for the Newtown Action Alliance Foundation’s 13th Annual National Vigil for All Victims and Survivors of Gun Violence. This vigil is just one of the many nationwide vigils being held in Decem... More

Know Your Rights Workshop

Muslim Community Center, 4380 N. Elston Ave, Chicago

Dec. 7, 2025, 6 p.m. - Dec. 7, 2025, 7:15 p.m.

Immigration Enforcement Today: Trends, Community Impact, & Your Rights. Open to ALL in the community, PLUS refreshments will be served! To request a Know Your Rights workshop or any CAIR-Chicago speaker, visit: www.cairchicago.org/request-a-speaker... More

Carols for a Free Palestine

Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St, Chicago

Dec. 7, 2025, 3 p.m. - Dec. 7, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

Join us in December to sing Christmas carols with lyrics calling for justice in Palestine and for our immigrant neighbors in Chicagoland. We’ll be raising our voices with allies from Songs for Liberation, Chicago Faith Coalition on Middle East Policy, and other groups. One Sunday afternoon we’ll be ... More

Virtual Teach-in For IL Divestment

Virtual

Dec. 7, 2025, 2 p.m.

Join us for a virtual teach-in on Sunday, December 7 at 2pm CT to learn how the Illinois State Board of Investment (ISBI) invests in companies supplying weapons, tear gas, and surveillance technology to Israel and ICE, and how we can push them to divest. RSVP HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meetin... More

Chicago Street Vendors Holiday Market & Exchange

National Public Housing Museum, 919 S. Ada St, Chicago

Dec. 7, 2025, noon - Dec. 7, 2025, 3 p.m.

The first-ever Holiday Market in our new home features 20+ local Chicago vendors and offers a space to celebrate, create, and share in service of gratitude. Drop in for an afternoon market and workshops with local artists, makers, and other creative entrepreneurs. In addition to a spirited market fe... More

Ride for Palestine

Start at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St, Chicago, end at Old Jerusalem Restaurant

Dec. 7, 2025, 11 a.m.

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: 📍 MEET: Daley Plaza, 11:00 AM ⏰ ROLL OUT: 11:30 AM SHARP 🥙 END POINT: Old Jerusalem Restaurant 🚴🏾‍♀️ PACE: 8-10 mph (Community Pace) --- ... More

Coffee & Compassion Care Drive

Arwa Yemeni Coffee, 704 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL

Dec. 6, 2025, 7 p.m. - Dec. 6, 2025, 11 p.m.

🌟 Join Us for a Night of Coffee, Community & Compassion! 🌟 We’re bringing warmth, kindness, and purpose together at the Coffee & Compassion Care Drive at @arwayemenicoffee ! Come sip delicious Yemeni coffee while making a meaningful impact. Bring donations, help assemble care packages, and sta... More

Evolving Realities for Chicago’s Immigrant Communities

Nighthawk, 4744 N. Kimball Ave, Chicago (next to the "Kimball" Brown line station)

Dec. 6, 2025, 3 p.m. - Dec. 6, 2025, 5 p.m.

A conversation with immigration reporters about telling the complex stories of immigrant communities while they're under assault.... More

No War on Venezuela Nat'l Day of Action

Wrigley Building Plaza, 400 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago

Dec. 6, 2025, noon

Chicago joins national day of action to protest threatened U.S. war on Venezuela. Stop the war before it starts.... More

Noem Go Home

Navy Pier, Chicago

Dec. 6, 2025, 8 a.m.

She's showing up for a photo op at Navy Pier. Tell the racist thug to go home.... More

The General Strike & Black Reconstruction

1st Presbyterian Church, 6400 S. Kimbark Ave, Chicago

Dec. 5, 2025, 6 p.m.

Put some Black history on your calendar for Black Friday! ✊🏾 PART TWO: Join community members to discuss Chapter 4, “The General Strike” from WEB DuBois’s Black Reconstruction! Read the chapter, take notes, highlight it, print it out— we’re looking for lessons on how revolutionary consciousness c... More

JOY Is Resistance!

National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago

Dec. 5, 2025, 5 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE for the OCAD annual fundraiser! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME LISTED IS SIMPLY A PLACE-HOLDER. That and other details will be updated closer to the event. In the meantime, please see this important note from OCAD: Calling all artists! We’re looking for musicians, poets, comedians... More

Exhibit B - A Literary Variety Show

Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago

Dec. 4, 2025, 7 p.m.

Another incredible lineup joining us at Pilsen Community Books for an evening of readings and community!!! Artist Bios Temperance Aghamohammadi is an Acolyte of the Exquisite. A trans Iranian-American poet, medium, and critic, she is the author of BATTALION SHAPED GIRL (DISCOUNT GUILLOTINE, 20... More

Neighborhood Defense (Business Canvass) Training

Virtual

Dec. 4, 2025, 7 p.m.

ICE raids are intensifying across the country and we are seeing that work sites and businesses are being targeted. Join us for a Zoom training on how to canvass your community to prepare people in case of an ICE raid! Organized power in numbers! Please register at the link below.... More

When the Supreme Court Breaks the Rules

Virtual

Dec. 4, 2025, 7 p.m. - Dec. 4, 2025, 9 p.m.

Join NWSOFA-Indivisible this Thursday at 7:00 pm CT on Zoom for a timely and eye-opening presentation with Ed Spire, co-lead of our Restore Our Democracy team and a longtime advocate for protecting and strengthening American democracy. Ed will walk through how today’s Supreme Court has moved far bey... More

Rhythms of the Levant

Damen Hall multi-purpose room, Loyola University's Lakeshore Campus, 1110 W. Sheridan Rd, Chicago

Dec. 4, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Join SJP Loyola for the last event of the semester, Thursday Dec 4th at 6:30pm in Damen Hall multi-purpose room for “Rhythms of The Levant”. Come learn how Palestinians use music, instruments, poetry, and dabke as a form of resistance. Dabke workshop to follow! Food and refreshments will be served. ... More

'Better Together' Holiday Soiree

3020 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago

Dec. 4, 2025, 5:45 p.m.

Featuring DJ - Food - Drinks, raffles & prizes, leadership awards, the best dress - stroll, and lots of fun & fellowship. Attire: dressy, red, black & gold. Get tickets here: https://givebutter.com/WR_BetterTogetherSoiree... More

Open College Course: Community Wealth Building

Dec. 4, 2025, 4:30 p.m. - Dec. 4, 2025, 6 p.m.

Join this special virtual class on Community Wealth Building happening today, Tuesday Nov. 4, which has been opened up to the community as part of the Chicago Next System Teach-in! The session is offered by the great Stacey Sutton, Associate Professor at University of Illinois Chicago and Direct... More