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

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

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

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

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

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

Co-prosperity is hosting “PUPPETS FOR PROTEST WORKSHOP WITH GRACE NEEDLMAN @GRACENEEDLMAN) We will provide basic materials! Join us and make puppets with us! This event is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Explore different materials and techniques for making large-scale, lightweight puppets for parad... 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

Jail Support Training 101

Aug. 11, 2024, 11 a.m. - Aug. 11, 2024, 1 p.m.

Learns how to take care of our pals when they're arrested at actions. Register here: tinyurl.com/JailSupport101... More

Fest of Us featuring Justice Choir

Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S Ashland Avenue, Chicago

Aug. 10, 2024, 12:30 p.m. - Aug. 10, 2024, 2 p.m.

Epiphany Center for the Arts presents the Justice Choir COMMUNITY SING! For all who love to sing, you are invited to join voices with others as we sing for positive transformations within our community. All are welcome to explore their voice in a supportive, celebratory, and inclusive environment. I... More

End the Genocide in Gaza protest at the Air and Water Show

Aug. 10, 2024, 9 a.m. - Aug. 11, 2024, 3 p.m.

The Chicago Air and Water Show is August 10-11, from 9 am to about 3 pm. There will be a End the US-backed Genocide protest near Lincoln Park North Avenue Pedestrian Bridge those two days. We were there at the Air &Water Show years ago protesting the US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and calling for f... More

A night of Latino and Palestinian cross-cultural storytelling and solidarty in Pilsen!

1134 W. 18th street, Chicago

Aug. 9, 2024, 6 p.m.

@latinxforpalestinechi is so excited for our collaboration with jewelry and lifestyle brand @mashallah_us! Come through and hear stories from Latino and Palestinian artists and activists as we uplift our shared struggles and decolonial desires for a Free Palestine while raising funds for @chipalfilm... More