Labor Rights Workshop (in Spanish)

Arise Chicago, 1700 W. Hubbard St, Ste 2E, Chicago

Aug. 27, 2025, 6 p.m.

- En Espanol abajo - Join us and learn how to exercise your rights at work. Together we can end labor abuse! A right you don't know about is a right you don't have. +++++ Taller de derechos laborales Acompanenos y aprenda como ejercer sus derechoes en el trabajo Juntos podemos a... More

Vigil for Gaza

AIPAC Office, 230 W. Monroe Street, Chicago

Aug. 27, 2025, 4:30 p.m.

We are meeting at the offices of AIPAC - the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, an important link in the chain of the US-Israel alliance, without which this genocide could not continue. Vigils will continue weekly as long as our tax dollars are funding war crimes committed against Palestin... More

Free Empowerment Self-Defense Class

Women & Children First Bookstore, 5233 N. Clark St, Chicago

Aug. 26, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Aug. 26, 2025, 8:30 p.m.

This Women’s Equality Day, claim your power with a free two-hour Empowerment Self Defense workshop offered at Women & Children First by Thousand Waves Martial Arts And Self-Defense Center, Chicago's feminist self-defense group. You’ll practice boundary-setting, confident communication, and power... More

El Salvador Delegation Reportback

Centro Romero, 6216 N. Clark St. Chicago

Aug. 26, 2025, 6 p.m.

Join us to hear from delegates who traveled to El Salvador from June 23 to 29, invited by the Network of Deported Migrants on a delegation organized by the SHARE Foundation and Centro Romero. Delegates will share what they learned from: * the testimonies of deported immigrants about the shock ... More

Stop Cop Cities Everywhere

Aug. 26, 2025, 5 p.m. - Aug. 26, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Join organizers from struggles against cop cities and carceral infrastructures in Atlanta, GA, San Pablo, CA, Charlotte, NC, and New York City to learn about what organizers are doing locally and how you can resist a cop city that might be coming to your city. Following the publication of "No Cop Ci... More

IRRPP State of Racial Justice in Chicago Report on Education

UIC Student Center East, room 301, 750 S. Halsted Street, Chicago

Aug. 26, 2025, 4:30 p.m. - Aug. 26, 2025, 6:15 p.m.

Join the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy (IRRPP) for the launch of the latest report in IRRPP’s State of Racial Justice in Chicagoland series focused on education. Register at the link below. Reception immediately following the event. Panelists include: Beatriz Diaz-Pollack ... More

Virtual Know Your Rights Training in English

On-line

Aug. 26, 2025, 2 p.m.

This training provides critical information on: * How to protect yourself and your community * Understanding your basic rights in encounters with ICE * What to do if immigration enforcement comes to your home, workplace, or public space * How to create a safety plan for you and your family * Wh... More

Climates of Inequality Exhibition - Stories of Environmental Justice

18 Street Casa de Cultura, 2057 W. 18th Street, Chicago

Aug. 26, 2025, noon - Sept. 26, 2025, 6 p.m.

An exhibit featuring stories of environmental justice, collective resistance, and community solutions to create a more just future. 12 Noon - 6 pm Wednesdays and Thursdays For questions, contact [email protected] Exhibit funded by the Humanities Action Lab, The Andrew W. Mellon Found... More

Know Your Rights - What Rules Law Enforcement Has to Follow

Via zoom

Aug. 25, 2025, 7 p.m. - Aug. 25, 2025, 8 p.m.

Join us for a training and discussion about hte relationship between law enforcement and gun violence. Learn about your constitutional rights at a protest or if you encounter ICE. Register at the link below.... More

Pack the Court for Antonio Porter

Cook County Court, 2650 S. California Ave, Courtroom 304, Chicago

Aug. 25, 2025, 9:30 a.m.

JOIN US to pack the courtroom for Antonio Porter! Antonio is currently serving a 71-year sentence for a 2002 shooting at a South Side school. Antonio has always maintained his innocence- the key witness, a teenager, claimed he was coerced by authorities to ID Antonio as the gunman, despite not match... More

Shai & Paint Fundraiser for Palestine

Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

Aug. 24, 2025, 5 p.m.

Join us at Nabala Cafe at 5 pm until close for an evening of painting signs for upcoming protests opposing the U.S.-Israeli genocide in Gaza. We will be collecting donations for families and loved ones affeted and Prosthetics for Palestine. Shai pots will be 20% off. Cardboard will be provi... More

Fighting Oligarchy Tour

University of Illinois at Chicago

Aug. 24, 2025, 3 p.m.

Chicago!!! Are you ready to fight the oligarchy with Senator Bernie Sanders?!? He’s bringing the Fighting Oligarchy to our city this Sunday, August 24th with special guests Rep. Delia Ramirez and state Senator Robert Peters! Not in Chicago? The tour is also making stops in Iowa, Wisconsin and Mic... More

Tenant Rights Press Conference & Rally

6642 N. Clark St, Chicago

Aug. 24, 2025, 2 p.m.

¡Activas Presente! Imran Khan and ARK management are dodging the union while he begins a massive renovation project across their 4 buildings. The trouble is, he’s going charge several arms and legs to enjoy the improvements, which means that—if he’s successful—about 200 tenants are going to be price... More

Fundraiser for the Coalition Against the Trump Agenda!

La Villita Park, 2800 S. Sacramento Ave, Chicago

Aug. 24, 2025, 11 a.m. - Aug. 24, 2025, 3 p.m.

Join us for music, food, and fun as we raise money to support the resistance to the Trump agenda. This fundraiser will go towards buses for the Casa DuPage Workers Center to travel to Chicago for the upcoming Labor Day march. Attends at the fundraiser can join us in kickball or an art build! Trump c... More

Win the Housing You Deserve

Loyola Park Field House, Pine Room, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave, Chicago

Aug. 24, 2025, 11 a.m. - Aug. 24, 2025, 1 p.m.

Increasing rents - leaking ceilings - broken elevators -- Enough is Enough! Know your rights training hosted by the Chicago Union of Tenants. Another session during the day on 8/24/2025 is also available (see Chicago Activism Hub listing for that day). Join the Chicago Union of Tenants: chiuni... More

End U.S. Aid to Israel!

343 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago

Aug. 23, 2025, 3:30 p.m.

Stop the Genocide NOW march & rally. End U.S. aid to Israel! Stop the genocide now! Protest and march. Downtown Chicago.... More

No Camps / No War / No 1984

TBD

Aug. 23, 2025, noon - Aug. 23, 2025, 2 p.m.

THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED.... More

5 Blocks - Tell ICE to Stop

Wrightwood Ave & Merrimac Ave parking lot (by the tennis court), Chicago

Aug. 23, 2025, noon - Aug. 23, 2025, 3 p.m.

ICE Melts With Resistance. Bring your signs and walk down W. Fullerton Ave and back. Make a point. Take a stand.... More

Calling All Filipino Domestic Workers in Chicago!

HANA Center, 4300 N. California Ave, Chicago

Aug. 23, 2025, 11 a.m. - Aug. 23, 2025, 2 p.m.

Are you or your clients/employers being impacted by the Federal budget cuts to Medicaid? Do you want to meetand discuss your concerns with other Filipino Domestic Workers in Chicago? Join AFIRE at our upcoming community event centering domestic workers. “Domestic work is the work that makes a... More

Oud by Kariem

Hollywood Beach, Hollywood Ave & the lakefront, by the pier.

Aug. 22, 2025, 7:30 p.m. - Aug. 22, 2025, 10:30 p.m.

What’s better than classic Um Kulthum songs with live Oud by the lake? 🎶 Join us at Hollywood Beach on August 22nd, starting at 7:30 p.m., for a Um Kulthum sing-along night with our live oud play. It's a wonderful opportunity to get together and vibe in harmony. Don’t know the lyrics? We got y... More