Progressive Student Conference

Chicago Teachers Union Center, 1901 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago

Sept. 3, 2025, noon - Sept. 3, 2025, 4 p.m.

Updated Progressive Student Conference Flyer! Join SDS and many other progressive student led organizations on September 13th at CTU Hall as we host a conference dedicated to building the student movement in Chicago, defending our education and tackling the many issues that arise as we go through... More

Do You Have an Incarcerated Loved One?

On-line.

Sept. 2, 2025, 4 p.m. - Sept. 2, 2025, 5 p.m.

You're Not Alone! Attend our next free virtual legal clinic with Illinois Prison Project legal staff. Bring your questions about clemency, medical release, parole, and other pathways to release. To learn more and RSVP, please visit illinoisprisonproject.org/resources... More

Natn'l Guard Can't Follow Illegal Orders

Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago

Sept. 2, 2025, 10 a.m. - Sept. 2, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

Press conference with About Face: Veterans Against the War and National Lawyers Guild attorneys take on Trump's threatened National Guard invasion of Chicago.... More

Reading Group - Full Spectrum Resistance

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

Sept. 1, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Sept. 1, 2025, 8:30 p.m.

Join us for our NEW PYM Chicago book club session, where we will be reading “Full Spectrum Resistance.” Full Spectrum Resistance by Aric McBay is a powerful toolkit for liberation movements. Emphasizing a range of popular tactics, the book outlines how movements grow and sustain themselves throug... More

Labor Day 2025!

Haymarket Monument, W. Randolph Street & N. Des Plaines Ave, Chicago

Sept. 1, 2025, 11 a.m.

The billionaires continue to wage a cruel war on working people, with their cronies in the administration, ICE and law enforcement backing up their attacks. This Labor Day we will continue to stand strong, fighting for public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, shared prosperi... More

EDUCATE TO LIBERATE: THE ADVOCATES’ BOOK CLUB

Virtual

Sept. 1, 2025, midnight

Educate to Liberate is Advocates 4 Justice’s virtual book club, created for those who believe knowledge is a vital tool in the fight for justice. Every 5 weeks, we gather online to explore eye-opening books that challenge dominant narratives, expose systemic injustice, and elevate marginalized voice... More

David Rovics' Ministry of Culture / Scott Free @ Nabala Cafe

Aug. 31, 2025, 7 p.m. - Aug. 31, 2025, 10 p.m.

David Rovics, internationally touring musician long blacklisted by Zionists for his pro-Palestinian art and activism, joins local queer music celeb Scott Free in a memorable night at Nabala Cafe. Show time is 7 pm.... More

Chicago DSA's Labor Day Social

Haymarket Memorial Statue, N. Des Plaines Ave & W. Randolph St, Chicago

Aug. 31, 2025, 4:30 p.m.

4:30 PM - Meet at Haymarket Memorial (175 N. Des Plaines St, Chicago) 5 PM - Walk to Haymarket Pub for drinks, food and trivia (737 W. Randolph St, Chicago)... More

Sentiments of Solidarity

1 S 6th Ave, St. Charles, IL

Aug. 31, 2025, 1 p.m. - Aug. 31, 2025, 4 p.m.

Letters for Liberation ✨ Join us for an afternoon of community, compassion, and collective action. Together, we’ll be writing letters to uplift and stand in solidarity with those impacted by injustice. Your words can bring hope, strength, and connection. This is more than just a gathering — it... More

Rally & March at the Broadview ICE Facility!

1930 Beach Street, Broadview, IL

Aug. 31, 2025, noon

Close the Broadview ICE Facility! Join us on Sunday, August 31st at 12pm for a march and rally at the ICE Facility in Broadview! We will be gathering to let ICE know that wherever they operate, there will be opposition to their criminal organization. Deranged figures like Kristi Noem and Donald ... More

Battle of Ideas

On-line

Aug. 31, 2025, noon

From London to Chicago, to the Netherlands to Albergerque join us as we collectively explore the history and significance of revolutionary art (part 2) across Palestine from the early 1900s to 2025 to learn why Israel's occupation targets and kills Palestinian videographers nad journalists documenti... More

Support Mauser Manufacturing Workers in Little Village!

Mauser Manufacturing, 3201 S. Millard Ave, Chicago

Aug. 31, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - Aug. 31, 2025, 11:30 a.m.

The workers with Teamsters Local 705 are on strike with a 24 hour Monday thru Friday picket line, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 6 am to 12 noon. From 9:30 am to 11:30 am Sunday there will be a morning rally of the workers. Please show your support!... More

All Out for Gaza!

343 N. Michigan Ave (corner of Michigan & Wacker), Chicago

Aug. 30, 2025, 3:30 p.m.

Stand against the Israeli-led, U.S.-funded genocide of Gaza. Protest & march.... More

Community Event - Bike Repair Skillshare

Legion Park, enter on W. Thorndale, east of Kedzie, Chicago

Aug. 30, 2025, noon

Come together to learn about who we can help each other survive in a time of fascist occupation and communal erasure. Enter on W. Thorndale, east of Kedzie. We are looking to fix bikes, share knowledge, strengthen our communal ties and begin a broader discussion on the displacement of our unho... More

If This Is Justice

Chicago Athletic Association, 12 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago

Aug. 30, 2025, noon - Aug. 30, 2025, 2:30 p.m.

Decades of Denial: Understanding Illinois' C-Numbers and the Impact of Long Prison Sentences In 1978 Illinois transitioned away from parole and left nearly 22,000 previously-sentenced inmates without a set release date. These prisoners, known as C-Numbers, depend on the Prisoner Review Board for ... More

Solidarity Sidewalk Sale

Direct message on instagram @bloodfruitlib for the address.

Aug. 30, 2025, noon

Sidewalk Sale, Potluck, and Movie Night Sidewalk sale— noon Potluck/Cook out — starting at 3pm Movie night— 7:30 pm Accepting donations for the sale now until Aug. 29: Bring clothes, home goods, books, plants, jewelry, art, etc. Bring a dish to share and some pocket $$ Money raised... More

Stand Up for Science Great Lakes Teach-in

On line, and in-person at the Chicago Public Library - Lincoln Park Branch, 1150 W. Fullerton Ave, Chicago

Aug. 30, 2025, noon

This Teach In will focus on how federal funding supports a healthy Lake Michigan, and what’s at stake if that support is cut. Our featured speakers include Dr. Rachel Poretsky, a microbial ecologist, and Dr. Aaron Packman, an environmental engineer. They will share how their federally funded researc... More

Ride for Palestine

Daley Plaza, corner of Dearborn & Washington Streets, Chicago

Aug. 29, 2025, 6 p.m.

Palestinian Contingent at Critical Mass. Meet at 6 PM | Roll out at 6:30PM Pace: 10-12mph Ride with us in solidarity and resistance! Bring your flags, keffiyehs, signs, and spirit—let’s take the streets together. 🇵🇸 FREE Palestinian flags for the first 17 bikes with flag poles! No pol... More

Chicago Buses to the People's Conference for Palestine

Chicago buses to Detroit conference.

Aug. 29, 2025, 8 a.m. - Sept. 1, 2025, 3 p.m.

Purchase your roundtrip bus ticket from Chicago to Detroit to attend the 2nd annual People’s Conference for Palestine. With Gaza as our compass, people from across North America will convene for three days to continue building and strengthening the mass movement for Palestinian liberation. Bus Ti... More

Birthday Celebration to Benefit Long-Time Activist Carlos Arango

La Casa de Samuel, 2834 W. Cermak Road, Chicago

Aug. 28, 2025, 6 p.m. - Aug. 28, 2025, 8 p.m.

A night to honor the life, work and legacy of Carlos' leadership. Schedule: 6 PM - Registration 6:30 PM - Dinner, program, and entertainment Suggested donation: $50 For more information about the benefit, please call 872-529-7084 More about Carlos, as Google translated from the August ... More