History of Panama - Hands Off Latin America

Latino Cultural Center at UIC, 803 S. Morgan St., Lecture Center B2 (MC 218), Chicago

Feb. 12, 2025, 3 p.m.

As Trump threatens to invade Panama and engages in economic warfare against Colombia and Mexico, now is the time to stnad with Panama and against US intervention everywhere! Join SDSers for a teach in on the history of US attacks on Panama.... More

Defend Immigrant Rights National Day of Action!

UIC Quad, south of Harrison Street, west of Halsted Street, Chicago

Feb. 11, 2025, 12:30 p.m.

As part of the @nationalsds week of action, SDS MeSA, SJP, Anakbayan, RPH and JSC will be holding a rally on campus for immigrant rights. Join us to denounce the Trump administration's racist attacks against immigrants here in Chicago and around the country!... More

Stand with Students for Palestine

District 125 Board of Education Meeting, 2 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire, IL

Feb. 10, 2025, 7 p.m.

Show up and stand strong! 💕 Stevenson High School shut down a Palestine Booth at a multicultural event. Now the school board is trying to create a policy to silence and censor students. Join students as they lead the fight for Palestine's existence in their school✨. Your presence can make all th... More

Know Your Rights & Haiti Teach-In

UIC Black Cultural Center (Adams Hall 2nd floor), 830 S. Halsted St, Chicago

Feb. 10, 2025, 5 p.m. - Feb. 10, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Combating the Trump administration's singling out Haitian immigrants for racist slanders.... More

Fascism & the Far Right: Then & Now

Rudy Lozano Library, 1805 S. Loomis, Chicago

Feb. 9, 2025, 2 p.m. - Feb. 9, 2025, 4 p.m.

A Chicago Tempest Collective Study Series. Session 1 Reading: Historical Fascism and the Far Right today (read chapters 1 & 2). Session 2 Reading: The Future of Fascism (read chapter 3, time & date TBD) For more information write [email protected] Follow us on IG @CHI.TEMPEST... More

Solidarity Without Borders Protest

Veteran’s Gateway Park (Clocktower on Schaumburg & Roselle), Schaumburg, IL

Feb. 9, 2025, 1 p.m. - Feb. 9, 2025, 3 p.m.

Stand with immigrants and demand justice at the Solidarity Without Borders Protest! This peaceful gathering is a call to action in support of immigrant communities and their right to live without fear. Bring your voices, energy, signs, and flags to show your solidarity with those facing unjust syste... More

Cards for Community

Oracle and Alchemy, 2916 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago

Feb. 9, 2025, 1 p.m.

A Yogic Crafting Event benefiting youth in Heartland Center, Chicago.... More

Peaceful Protest vs. Deportations

Grove St & Kimball on the sidewalk across the Street from Gail Borden Library, Elgin, IL

Feb. 9, 2025, noon

ACT NOW! If you are at risk with ICE, please stay at home. This is for the people who are being silenced. We are your voice! Bring posters, flags and dress according to the weather.... More

Stitching Stories - A Tatreez Workshop on Palestinian Heritage

Eli Tea Bar, 5507 N Clark St, Chicago

Feb. 8, 2025, 7 p.m.

Join us for an evening of creativity and connection as we dive into the art of Tatreez, the traditional Palestinian embroidery. 💡 What to Expect: ✨ Lulu sharing the history of Tatreez with pictures of samples from different cities ✨ Rama demoing the beautiful stitches ✨ Volunteers will be arou... More

The Battle of Algiers: Screening & Discussion

PO Box Collective, 6900 N. Glenwood Ave, Chicago

Feb. 8, 2025, 6 p.m. - Feb. 8, 2025, 9 p.m.

The Battle of Algiers (1966), directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, is a gripping, documentary-style portrayal of Algeria’s fight for independence from French colonial rule. Focusing on the 1950s urban guerrilla warfare in Algiers, it captures the brutal tactics and human cost on both sides, offering a star... More

Crescent of Peace Bazaar Fundraiser

MOTW Coffee, 109 S Main St, Lombard, IL

Feb. 8, 2025, 2 p.m. - Feb. 8, 2025, 8 p.m.

Join us for the Crescent of Peace Bazaar Fundraiser, a special community event dedicated to preserving the sanctity of Al Aqsa and supporting Falastin. Our work is not done after a ceasefire. Next is lift the siege and then end of the apartheid. Together, we will raise funds for @helpinghandusa Gaza... More

Stop the Attacks on Immigrants

La Villita Park, 2700 S. Whipple Street, Chicago

Feb. 8, 2025, 1 p.m.

JOIN US for a rally and march at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 8th for a mass demonstration in solidarity with immigrants rights. Trump is already attempting to make Chicago ground zero for mass deportations, and we must fight back with unity solidarity. This action is being called in coordin... More

Midwest Books to Prisoners Benefit

Tritriangle - 1550 N Milwaukee Ave, 3rd fl, Chicago (Unfortunately no info provided by sponsor as to if venue is accessible)

Feb. 8, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

Benefit Show for Midwest Books to Prisoners featuring: THE INEFFECTUALS SISTER/BROTHER BUTT MOMMY BRIAN KLEIN SLURNAME $10 Bring books to donate for people behind bars! Here are some tips when it comes to donating books to us and what we are most lacking right now: Condition: For used ... More

Know Your Building. Know Your Landlord.

Legler Regional Library, 115 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago

Feb. 8, 2025, 10:30 a.m. - Feb. 8, 2025, 12:30 p.m.

In this workshop you'll learn to use public records to research code violations and property ownership for any building in Chicago. These tools are key for anyone dealing with unresponsive landlords and housing that feels like it's falling apart faster than the rent is going up. They’ll also sha... More

A Conversation With Dr. Norman Finkelstein

1240 W Randolph St., Chicago

Feb. 7, 2025, 4:30 p.m. - Feb. 7, 2025, 8 p.m.

Join SJP Chicago for an evening with renowned scholar, political scientist, and author, Dr. Finkelstein. This event will include a talk on his new book, a Q&A, and a book signing! You do not have to be a student to be able to attend! We will be checking ID upon entry. If you have already register... More

The Public Healthcare Crisis in Gaza

University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine West Tower, Room 227, 1853 W. Polk Street, Chicago

Feb. 7, 2025, 2 p.m. - Feb. 7, 2025, 3:50 p.m.

A medical colloquia. Join us for an insightful discussion featuring two expert on healthcare in Gaza. Our speakers include a physician with recent firsthand experience providing healthcare on the frontlines in Gaza, along with a PhD in Public Health who has extensive experience in community health a... More

Oslo Accords as a Means of Theft

Mecca Center, 16W560 91st Street, Willowbrook, IL

Feb. 6, 2025, 6:45 p.m. - Feb. 6, 2025, 8 p.m.

Part of "Unveiling Palestine: A Series on Different Sectors of Palestinian Society," a series of sessions on Palestinian History by Tarek Khalil at the Mecca Center in collaboration with American Muslims for Palestine. Future sessions will be held on February 13 and February 20 (see entries on t... More

War Criminals Out of Chicago!

3760 N Broadway, Chicago (Broadway Ave & Halsted Street)

Feb. 6, 2025, 6 p.m.

Yoav Gallant, former Israeli Occupation Minister of "Defense," who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes against the people of Gaza, will be in Chicago on a Genocide Apologist Tour! Chicagoland Palestinian, Jewish, and anti-war organizations will be protesting his visit!... More

Volunteer With the Rogers Park Free Store!

Feb. 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Feb. 5, 2025, 8 p.m.

Training session. Email us for more info at [email protected]... More

Immigrant Defense Forum

Friendship Community Place, 5150 N. Northwest Hwy, Chicago

Feb. 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

The US sanctuary city movement traces its roots to religious philosophy, with 8 churches publicly declaring to be sanctuaries in 1982, challenging the government’s refusal to grant asylum to certain Central American refugees escaping political instability and war. Honoring this tradition of resis... More