Gaza as a Carceral Space
Mecca Center, 16W560 91st Street, Willowbrook, IL
Jan. 23, 2025, 6:45 p.m. - Jan. 23, 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 January 30, February 6, February 13 and Febru... More
Pack the Court - Justice for Tirell Reed
Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S California Avenue, Courtroom 302, Chicago
Jan. 23, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
Join us on Thursday, Jan 23 at 9:30 AM to pack the courts for Tirell Reed! Then stick around and support Hananiah Dukes at 12PM! Tirell is over-sentenced and has been subject to appalling prison conditions despite widespread community support for his release. Hananiah is a survivor of wrongfu... More
Sip-In to Support Union Barristas!
Clark St & Ridge Ave, Chicago
Jan. 21, 2025, 10 a.m. - Jan. 21, 2025, noon
Order your drink "Union Strong!" Sohw solidarity with your friendly neighborhood unionized baristas! Cash tips and kind words accepted!... More
This Inauguration Day Protest is POSTPONED!
Water Tower Park, 820 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Jan. 20, 2025, noon
DUE TO EXPECTED EXTREME WEATHER, this Inauguration Day protest is POSTPONED to 12 NOON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25TH at Water Tower Park, Chicago Ave & Michigan Ave. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Join a broad coalition of Chicago area organizations uniting around our two central demands: Stop the genoc... More
Stop the Trump Agenda
Federal Plaza, 220 S. Dearborn St, Chicago
Jan. 20, 2025, 11 a.m.
This protest IS still going despite the weather forecast.... More
Raqs for Relief
Bar Sol at Navy Pier, E. Grand Ave & the lakefront, Chicago
Jan. 19, 2025, 3 p.m. - Jan. 19, 2025, 7 p.m.
Raqs for Relief, a dance hafla benefit, will be at @barsolnavypier UPSTAIRS on Jan 19 from 3 to 7 PM @navypierchicago -All proceeds outside of minimal operating costs to the restaurant will be donated to relief efforts in #Lebanon and #Gaza. -Performers will be announced after November 21st -T... More
Meet Your Allies
Lake Street Church, 1450 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL
Jan. 19, 2025, noon - Jan. 19, 2025, 3 p.m.
Join Us for the Inaugural Event of “Meet Your Allies”! We’re launching an exciting new series to build understanding, cooperation, and solidarity among our communities! ✨ What to Expect: • Educational insights to deepen our connections • A chance to socialize, collaborate, and plan for justi... More
Benefit for Midwest Books To Prisoners and Riot's bday!
The Orphanage, 641 W. 31st Street, Chicago
Jan. 18, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
With @floweringpv , Giallo, Intrusive Thoughts, Asko, Home Invasion, and Glutton for Insurrection $10-15 PWYC. Doors at 630 music at 7. Or come earlier to help answer letters and pack books!... More
Art + Vigil in Love & Rage for Our Dead
The Orphanage, 641 W. 31st Street, Chicago
Jan. 18, 2025, 4 p.m.
Let’s mourn our fallen comrades together on this anniversary of the murder of Tortuguita. Feel free to bring something for the altar, to honor your people. We will also be making art together, so bring something to paint and your rebellious spirit!... More
Anti-Deportation Art Build
The Orphanage, 643 W 31st St, Chicago
Jan. 18, 2025, 4 p.m.
If you’re worried about the Trump administration’s mass deportation plans, you’re not alone! From Jan. 11th to the 18th, we are coming together across the Chicago-Gary region for a week of resistance against the new administration and the system it shores up—come learn how to protect each other!... More
Palestinian Culture Day 2025!
Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
Jan. 18, 2025, 12:30 p.m. - Jan. 18, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
Perhaps you heard about this record-setting event at the Main Library last January? Well, we’re back! right at “the library for all” to celebrate the beauty of Palestinian culture. If you like music, delicious food, poetry, learning about Palestinian culture please stop by! And wear your kuffiyah... More
Anti-Deportation Rally
Gary, IN South Shore Stop
Jan. 18, 2025, 11:45 a.m.
f you’re worried about the Trump administration’s mass deportation plans, you’re not alone! From Jan. 11th to the 18th, we are coming together across the Chicago-Gary region for a week of resistance against the new administration and the system it shores up—come learn how to protect each other!... More
Art For Fight Fund$
6100 S. Blackstone Ave, Chciago
Jan. 17, 2025, 5 p.m. - Jan. 17, 2025, 7 p.m.
During the end of the student-led week of healing in protest of the University’s brutal repression of its students, we invite ALL community members to come together at Build Coffee to fundraise for Mamayan and be with community Join us from 5-7PM, for an art market 🎨🖌️ where you can explore loca... More
Cybersecurity & Know Your Rights Community Workshop
PACC Office, 6450 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL
Jan. 16, 2025, 7 p.m.
Join us for a hands on cybersecurity training brought to you by the National Lawyers Guild and Lucy Parsons Lab!... More
Know Your Rights & ICE Watch Training
Via zoom.
Jan. 16, 2025, 6 p.m. - Jan. 16, 2025, 7 p.m.
Join us for an online training designed to empower our community with essential knowledge on: Your rights when interacting with ICE + How to join a Rapid Response Network + Tips to protect yourself and others. This training is open to Northwest Side residents and anyone in the city committed to c... More
Stop the Evictions Rally
University of Chicago Main Quad, 1150 E. 58th Street, Chicago
Jan. 16, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
An attack on one is an attack on us all! Last quarter, UChicago arrested, evicted, and indefinitely suspended two low-income students of color, Mamayan Jabateh and Student A, in connection with the Palestine solidarity protest that took place on campus on October 11. There, UCPD attacked protesto... More
Public Square Conversations
Evanston Public Library, 1st floor community room, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL
Jan. 14, 2025, 6 p.m. - Jan. 14, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago Area Peace Action is committed to making 2025 and beyond a period of deeper engagement with our membership and the broader community. With this in mind, we invite you to participate in the inaugural session of CAPA's Public Square Conversations, a space for connecting with community, engagin... More
Chicago Must Remain a Sanctuary City!
In front of City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago
Jan. 13, 2025, 11 a.m.
Trump has to pledged to make Chicago will be ground zero for mass deportations, and now Alderpeople Lopez and Tabares have introduced an ordinance, 2023-0004222, that will further President Trump’s agenda by permitting the Chicago Police Department to engage in immigration enforcement. We must f... More
The Immigrants' Spring
Decima Musa, 1901 S. Loomis Ave, Chicago
Jan. 12, 2025, 1 p.m.
Following a 12 noon rally at Tnochtitlan Square, 1800 S. Blue Island Ave, please join us at Decima Musa for a screening of this documentary about the huge 2006 marches for immigrant rights. The 1 million+ mobilization was key to defeating the notorious anti-immigrant Sensenbrenner bill, named after ... More
No Raids! No Deportations!
Plaza Tenochtitlan, 1800 S. Blue Island Ave, Chicago
Jan. 12, 2025, noon
Rally against threats to make Chicago "ground zero" for attacks on us and our neighbors! Following the rally, there will be a screening of "The Immigrants' Spring" (2006), 1 pm at Decima Musa, 1901 S. Loomist Street, Chicago.... More