Poor People's Army March on the DNC

Aug. 19, 2024, 4 p.m.

March from Humboldt Park, 3015 W Division St to the United Center. Due to an error by the City, Poor People's Army is the only group to receive a permit to march to the front doors of the DNC -- just us on this peaceful march! Because the Democrats and Biden do not care about poor and working peo... More

Coalition To March On The DNC: August 19 March—The First Day Of The DNC

Union Park, Chicago

Aug. 19, 2024, noon

We are a coalition of local and national organizations bringing our demands to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 2024, and the March on the DNC is a march for Palestine. The march will begin at 12pm Monday August 19 in Union Park at 1501 W. Randolph St. We call on all people living... More

March On Madison Street in Honor of Jay Jay to End Gun Violence

Aug. 19, 2024, 10 a.m.

On August 19, 2024, My Block My Hood My City (M3) will lead a March on Madison, kicking off on the westside of Chicago. The 'March on Madison' is a tribute to Jay Jay, a late member of M3's Explorers' program, and the countless other victims who tragically lost their lives to gun violence. While the... More

Artcraft 4 Liberation and Resistance

Podlasie Club, 2918 N Central Park Ave, Chicago

Aug. 18, 2024, 7 p.m. - Aug. 19, 2024, midnight

DJ’s Against Apartheid Campaign 7 pm - community discussion + panel at Podlasie Club w/ @DJsAgainstApartheid 9 pm - 12 am - DJ Sets by @DJsAgainstApartheid signees: @djnanoos , @zona_cinco_ , and @Blesstonio Join us for our nightlife track including a panel discussion with DJs Against Aparth... More

People's Fest Free Revolutionary Concert

1625 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago

Aug. 18, 2024, 6 p.m. - Aug. 18, 2024, 10 p.m.

This is what democracy..... Music by Scott Free Food * Drinks * Music All ages show... More

1st DNC Protest: Demand Reproductive Justice / Queer Rights / Stop Israel's Genocide of Gaza

Michigan Avenue and Wacker, Chicago

Aug. 18, 2024, 5 p.m. - Aug. 18, 2024, 8:30 p.m.

Join activists from across the country on the EVE of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago -- the first protest vs. the DNC as the delegates and media arrive in downtown Chicago! We demand national legislation to expand access to abortion and reproductive health care, support families, an... More

F*** the GNC Launch Weekend Pop-Up Book Fair: Day 2

Co-Prosperity, 3219 S. Morgan, Chicago

Aug. 18, 2024, 2:30 p.m.

2:30 - 4:30 PM: Welcome to Chicago: Radical Memories, Revolutionary Horizons ft. March on the DNC Coalition, Chicago Torture Justice Center, NotMeWe, Chicago Alliance Against Racist + Political Repression. Special Guests: Laura Whitehorn, Jalil Muntaqim, David Gilbert, and Red Fawn Fallis **Eveni... More

2nd Annual Justice Freeman Luminary Awards

1201 E 60th Street, Chicago

Aug. 17, 2024, 2 p.m. - Aug. 17, 2024, 4 p.m.

Join Amplified Voices for our annual, marquee, fundraising event! We will congratulate our 2nd Cohort of Justice Freeman Fellows and celebrate another year of successful programing designed to serve our mission of diversifying Chicago's legal profession. All proceeds and donations are tax deductable... More

Colonial Violence at Home and Abroad: A Public Health Issue

Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan Street, Chicago

Aug. 17, 2024, 1 p.m. - Aug. 17, 2024, 2 p.m.

A Teach in and Zine Distribution by Chicago Dissenters and Healthcare Workers for Palestine - Chicago ‼️‼️‼️CALLING ALL ORGANIZERS HEALERS AND CARE WORKERS ‼️‼️‼️ Please join us on Saturday, August 17, from 1-2pm for a discussion on the public health impacts of colonial violence in America and Ab... More

F*** the GNC Launch Weekend Pop-Up Book Fair: Day 1

Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan Street, Chicago

Aug. 17, 2024, 10 a.m. - Aug. 17, 2024, 10 p.m.

Join us at Co-Prosperity Sphere on August 17 and 18th to kick off our counter-convention with a pop-up book fair! 🔥📚 We will feature some rad booksellers and zinemakers from around Chicago as we look ahead to a week of action and political programming countering the normalization and active perpetua... More

Beyond Policing with Philip McHarris and Damon Williams

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

Aug. 16, 2024, 7 p.m. - Aug. 16, 2024, 8 p.m.

It's past time to imagine and build a world without police. Join us for a conversation with Philip McHarris about his new book, Beyond Policing, which helps us to imagine such a future! Philip will be in discussion with Chicago organizer and artist Damon Williams. It’s evident that policing is a p... More

Shut Down the DNC for Gaza

3614 W Irving Park Road, Chicago

Aug. 16, 2024, 10 a.m. - Aug. 18, 2024, 8:30 p.m.

10 AM - Starting a Behind Enemy Lines chapter 12 Noon - Street teams meet-up 6:30 PM - Film - "Feadayin: George Abdullah's Fight" and discussion of Palestinian Political Prisoners... More

Anti-Imperialist Cultural Night

Nabla Cafe, 4660 N Broadway Ave, Chicago

Aug. 15, 2024, 5 p.m.

Cracks in the Empire presents an Anti-Imperialist Cultural Night... More

Emergency Rally to Denounce City Attempt to Censor Pro-Palestinian Rally

City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago

Aug. 15, 2024, 4 p.m.

> The City of Chicago has notified Coalition to March on the DNC organizers that they are permitted to assemble and march with the tens of thousands preparing to join next week's protests outside the DNC, but has attached outrageous conditions that make it impossible for their messages about ending ... More

We Keep Us Safe! Protest Safety 101

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

Aug. 14, 2024, 7 p.m. - Aug. 14, 2024, 8 p.m.

Join us for street medic training. The training consists of safety for yourselves and protestors and safety guidelines for medical emergencies. This FREE training will be led by two organizers with experience as street medics!... More

Democracy in the Dark

3219 S Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Aug. 14, 2024, 6 p.m. - Aug. 14, 2024, 10 p.m.

Experiment with free speech messaging at night. Prompts, materials, and food provided. If we assume darkness, how can voices for justice become the light? This workshop invites participants to actively experiment with how we might reimagine free speech messaging at night. Prompts, physical ma... More

NLG Know Your Rights!

Virtual, via zoom

Aug. 14, 2024, 6 p.m.

The National Lawyers Guild - Chicago chapter is doing one last Know Your Rights sessions before the Democratic National Convention. The session will be via zoom. Folks can register for the training here: bit.ly/NLG-DNC-KYR... More

Pack the Court to Stop Eviction

Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St, Room 409, Chicago

Aug. 14, 2024, 9:30 a.m.

Support our Palestinian friend facing eviction for flying her Palestinian flag from her apartment window. Continue to support Manai's fight against infamous zionist landlord, Mark Fishman, as she resists his unlawful, racist eviction. Manai courageously uplifts Palestinian voices in the midst of ... More

The Anarchist’s Guide to Running for Office

3219 S Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Aug. 13, 2024, 6 p.m. - Aug. 13, 2024, 9 p.m.

A workshop on how to run for local office from an anarchist perspective... More

Puppets For Protest Workshop

3219 S Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Aug. 12, 2024, 6 p.m. - Aug. 12, 2024, 9 p.m.

Learn how to build various types of street puppets in the tradition of Bread and Puppet. Explore different materials and techniques for making large-scale, lightweight puppets for parades and demonstrations. Connect with other makers and activists to get your giant puppet ideas off the ground! W... More