Set in a future America where even saying the word “abortion” is a crime, Monroe has just discovered that she is unexpectedly and unwantedly pregnant. She invites her best friend, Jade, over for a surprise abortion party in this darkly funny, devastatingly prescient play by Rachel Bublitz. Eileen Tu... More
Screening of "Salt of the Earth" to benefit the Midwest Socialist Women's Conference. Come for the film, stay for the discussion and food, and join us as we reflect, discuss, and organize to continue the legacy of women’s organizing in the fight for justice for the working class! This event is... More
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, member of Fine Gael and Minister of Health of the Republic of Ireland, is going to be at the Union League Club for a private breakfast hosted by the Irish American Partnership the morning of Friday 3/14. She is visiting as part of a larger delegation of Irish politicians b... More
With Maya Schenwar, Kelly Hayes, Anya Tanyavutti & Bill Ayers at Pilsen Community Books.... More
What does care look like in these ongoingly calamitous times? How do we show up for each other, including in the hardest of circumstances? How do we build community and family creatively in the face of the forces of state violence? With Maya Schenwar, Kelly Hayes, Anya Tanyavutti and Bill Ayers.... More
Emergency rally to defend our education! UIC admin is now planning on eliminating the majors of Classical Studies, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Central and Eastern European Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Germanic Studies. They also plan to eliminate minors in Italian Studies, Religious Studie... More
Shifting Waters: Water Security and the Emerging Water Crisis. Climate change has dramatic implications for the world's water resources. Communities worldwide face worsening droughts, more frequent flooding, and rising sea levels. Warmer waters harm aquatic ecosystems and damage fisheries, while ... More
Join us for a reading and discussion of the Healthcare Edition of the New York War Crimes, hosted by @pilsencommunitybooks. The Healthcare Edition is the 15th issue of the New York War Crimes and a collaboration with @healthcareworkersforpalestine, serving as an homage to the healthcare workers i... More
Touhy Park Distro will be at 6 pm starting March 12. Rogers Park Food Not Bombs has been holding a distro at Touhy Park every Wednesday where we share food and supplies with our unhoused neighbors. This distro will continue at 6 pm instead of our previous time of 5:30 pm. Come by, enjoy some fo... More
Join SJP for a powerful discussion on how Israel uses greenwashing to justify land theft and apartheid. This year, we’re focusing on the olive tree—a symbol of Palestinian resilience, culture, and livelihood. From settler destruction to water apartheid, we’ll explore how occupation threatens Palesti... More
Zhandarka Kurti and Jarrod Shanahan will be at Pilsen Community Books to launch their new book Skyscraper Jails :The Fight Against Jail Expansion in New York City, a damning account of the latest transformation in mass incarceration, revealing how powerful nonprofits and so-called progressives used ... More
Just two days ago, Mahmoud Khalil, a student activist at Columbia University, was abducted from his home and is currently being held in ICE detention. We demand the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil and the protection of our students. Join SJP Chicago tomorrow at 4:30, in making our unwavering sup... More
On Saturday night, the federal government abducted Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil from his home, in collaboration with Columbia University. He is currently being held in an ICE detention facility in Louisiana. Join us at noon this Tuesday to stand in solidarity with Mahmoud and rally ag... More
The Chicago Jobs with Justice Workers’ Rights Board and the Chicago Federation of Labor host a *free public hearing* to learn about what the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provide to the public, what the workers’ experiences have been, and what changes t... More
Join Freedom Road Socialist Organization - Chicago for a documentary screening and panel discussion on Sunday March 9th to celebrate International Women’s Day! We'll be viewing "Si Se Puede, the Story of the Watsonville Cannery Strike," about the historic fight of union women, mostly Chicana and ... More
Please join us for a dinner to benefit the Jalazone refugee camp, hosted at @nabalacafe! Catered by Akel Baytna, an authentic northern Palestinian meal will be served on Saturday March 8th. Limited seating is available, so please reserve your ticket by 5 pm on Thursday March 6th. You will receive an... More
Please join Watermelon Sisters for Palestine for a special fundraiser features an art exhibit by The HeART of Gaza Children’s Art tent in Deir Al-Balah. Enjoy delicious food and drinks included with your ticket (Pizza for children and Mansaf for adults). We will break our fast here, God Willing. ... More
Chicago is united with our friends, families, neighbors, coworkers, classmates, colleagues, students, teachers, partners, allies, caretakers, teammates, acquiantances, strangers -- every member of our community -- ourselves and each other! NO BORDERS! STOP ALL DEPORTATIONS! Bundle up, stand up... More
Join Gemmes for Femmes for the Women’s March on International Women’s Day! Rally @ 11:30am / Speakers @ 12pm / March @ 12:30pm This International Women’s Day, we’re hitting the streets with Women’s March to show our collective power. Women’s March is built, funded, and led by everyday women—ju... More
Gain knowledge, learn skills, build community, access resources to celebrate and support Trans youth. In these uncertain times, Center on Halsted’s Trans Youth and Family Action Summit is dedicated to providing trans youth and families with a supportive, inclusive, and joyful space for education,... More