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
From South Asia to Gaza Solidarity
Fusion Social, 4405 Winfield Rd, Warrenville, IL
Jan. 12, 2025, noon - Jan. 12, 2025, 3 p.m.
Join us for a meaningful afternoon of unity, culture, and advocacy. This event highlights the shared struggles and resilience between South Asia and Gaza while raising vital funds for Gaza mutual aid. Admission Includes: •A delicious South Asian-inspired fusion brunch •Engaging discussions ... More
Fighting Deportations
The Orphanage, 641 W. 31st Street, Chicago
Jan. 11, 2025, 2 p.m. - Jan. 11, 2025, 5 p.m.
The next administration is planning to deport twenty million migrants, and they plan to start those mass deportations here in Chicago. We want to do everything we can to keep that from happening. Join us at the Orphanage on Saturday, Jan. 11th from 2-5 pm for a training and assembly on anti-depo... More
Healthcare Under Siege
Michigan Avenue & Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago
Jan. 11, 2025, 1 p.m.
Join the coalition THIS Saturday, 1 pm at Michigan & Ida B Wells to demand that (Israel )end the genocide in Gaza! Over a year of genocide has devastated Gaza’s civilian infrastructure as Israel has intentionally targeted hospitals, schools, and media and news buildings. Come out!... More
The Heart of Palestine: art, dabke, tatreez & tales
Elmhurst Public Library, Large Meeting Room A/B, 125 S. Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL
Jan. 11, 2025, 1 p.m. - Jan. 11, 2025, 4 p.m.
Walk through an art filled journey through the eyes of children from G_z@. Learn some basic dabke moves. Take a tatreez lesson or just bring your kids for some storytime. Free admission. Refreshments will be served.... More
No Pride in Genocide
Gallery Wrightwood, 3325 W. Wrightwood, Chicago
Jan. 10, 2025, 7 p.m. - Jan. 10, 2025, 10 p.m.
Film Screening. Join us in opening the De-assimilate exhibition with a screening of short films and one full length film focused on the intersection of Palestinian and queer identities. De-assimilate is a collection of works by Christina Sifri, a local Palestinian artist, who describes the inspirati... More
Midwest Books to Prisoners Black-Only Book Packing Night
The Orphanage, 641 W. 31st Street, Chicago
Jan. 9, 2025, 6 p.m. - Jan. 9, 2025, 9 p.m.
Potluck and book packing night. This is a Black-only space. The last Black only bookpacking night was very successful!! It will now be a monthly occurrence that you can look forward to! Bring snacks, offerings, and some packing hands. There is an every-growing shrine for people who have been kill... More
Arab Youth Volunteer Meeting
Alhambra Palace Restaurant, 1240 W Randolph Street, Chicago
Jan. 8, 2025, 7 p.m. - Jan. 8, 2025, 9 p.m.
Calling on all Palestinian and Arab youth in the Chicagoland area to join the Palestinian Youth Movement for our next volunteer meeting on Wednesday, January 8 from 7-9pm at Alhambra! As the brutal attacks and ongoing genocide against our people in Palestine continues, it is our responsibility to... More
Stop Bombing Hospitals
Israeli Consulate, 500 W Madison, Chicago
Jan. 6, 2025, 5 p.m.
Join Behind Enemy Lines in protesting the grotesque attacks on hospitals in Gaza, including the recent seizure of the only functioning hospital in northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan Hospital. The director of the hosptial, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiyeh was captured and has not been seen or heard from since. So come... More
Conversations of Grief and Healing for Palestine
Fountaindale Public Library, Meeting Room C, 300 W. Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL
Jan. 5, 2025, 2 p.m. - Jan. 5, 2025, 5 p.m.
We invite you to join us for an afternoon of connection, reflection, and healing. Together, we will create a safe space to share stories, process grief, and support one another as we stand in solidarity with Palestine. Space is limited, so please register using the link below. Let’s come toget... More
From Ground Zero
Various AMC theaters
Jan. 3, 2025, 6 p.m.
Palestine's official submission for the 2025 Academy Awards, "From Ground Zero," is a collection of revealing stories from 22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war, who capture their lives in Gaza admist war. Using a blend of animation, documentary, and fiction, they create a powerful testament ... More
Hanukkah Lighting for Palestine
Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago
Jan. 2, 2025, 6 p.m.
Bring Your Own Menorah to Federal Plaza next Thursday, January, 2nd. This is a public gathering to celebrate the light of community in the face of our grief and rage at the ongoing genocide. We gather to commemorate this holiday with the knowledge that, like Antiochus, all tyrants will fall. We rema... More
Support Our Unhoused Neighbors
Touhy Park, northwest corner (Clark St., 1/2 block south of Jarvis), Chicago
Jan. 1, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - Jan. 1, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Join us and help to share more warm dishes / soup / coffee to our unhoused neighbors. Ventra cards, clean cold weather gear is always welcome.... More
New Years Eve Noise Demo to #FreeThemAll
MCC Chicago - 71 W Van Buren
Dec. 31, 2024, 10 p.m. - Jan. 1, 2025, 1 a.m.
NEW YEARS EVE NOISE DEMO to #FreeThemAll NO COPS - NO BORDERS - NO PRISONS - NO ICE MCC CHICAGO - 10PM - 71 W VAN BUREN International Call For New Year’s Eve Noise Demonstrations This is a call for a raucous night of strong solidarity with those imprisoned by the state on one of the noisiest... More
New Year, Same Genocide: Banner Drop
S 17th Ave or S 25th Ave, Bellwood or Broadview, IL
Dec. 31, 2024, 1 p.m.
This New Year, let’s take a stand against injustice and oppression. Join us in solidarity with Palestine as we demand an end to the ongoing genocide. 👉 Bring your flags, banners, and energy as we remind the world: Free, Free Palestine!... More
Holy Innocents Vigil for Gaza
John Hancock Building on Michigan Avenue, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Dec. 28, 2024, 4 p.m.
Bring electric lanterns or candles an and bundles to symbolize the babies killed in Gaza.... More
Hoops for Palestine
Morraine Community College
Dec. 28, 2024, 9:30 a.m.
Join us for our Men’s Basketball Tournament in support of Palestine Children's Relief Fund's Humanitarian Aid Relief Campaign for Gaza! Ages 18 and up, jerseys provided. $60 per player, max of 10 players per team, minimum of three games per team. For more information please contact Kzorub@gma... More
Support Our Unhoused Neighbors
Touhy Park, northwest corner (Clark St., 1/2 block south of Jarvis), Chicago
Dec. 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m. - Dec. 25, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Join us and help to share more warm dishes / soup / coffee to our unhoused neighbors. Ventra cards, clean cold weather gear is always welcome.... More
18th Annual Paseo Boricua Parranda
W. Division Ave. & N. Campbell Street, Cicago
Dec. 21, 2024, 4 p.m.
Parranda Saturday December 21st at 4pm meet on Division and Campbell!!! Every year se pasa de show as we take over our Division street and bring joy to our community! Trae tu instrumento! Bring your instrument! Familia! Friends!!! Dress warm and let’s have fun!!!! Parrandaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa daleeeee if ... More
While You’re Shopping, Bombs Are Dropping: Car Caravan
Park & Ride, 1730 Kimberly Dr., Schaumburg, IL
Dec. 21, 2024, 11 a.m.
Join us for a car caravan to demand an arms embargo on I$rael this holiday season. As the world continues its holiday shopping, innocent lives are at stake. Together, we can take a stand against gen0cide and demand arms embargo on I$rael Bring your car to be decorated with signs, flags, and messa... More