Concerts For Cuba 2025

Constellation at 3111 N. Western Ave, Chicago

Feb. 16, 2025, 10 a.m.

A national benefit to raise urgent humanitarian aid, featuring Grupo Cha Cha, Norberto Guerra and Charlie Mejias Quartet, and the Proyecto Libre Super Band. Doors open at 8 pm. Concert at 8:30 pm. Tickets $25 for live event, $20 live stream via Constellation-Chicago.com 3 cities to have con... More

Fields of Palestine

Mayfair Theatre, 4626 N. Knox Ave, Chicago

Feb. 15, 2025, 5:15 p.m.

A benefit for Gaza. Music / Market / Mixer. TAYF * Reckless Darling * Talha Waqar * Vision in the Rhythm * The Chancers. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Show at 7 pm.... More

Songs for Liberation

PO Box Collective, 6900 N. Glenwood Ave, Chicago

Feb. 15, 2025, 3 p.m.

To go sing outside the Heartland Alliance detention centers, where our immigrant kids are jailed. Bring your instruments and your love. Dress warmly, and we'll do a short walk.... More

Illinois BDS Laws Teach-In

Lake Street Church, MacLeish Hall, 1450 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL

Feb. 15, 2025, 3 p.m. - Feb. 15, 2025, 4 p.m.

Legalizing BDS in Illinois, and Getting Back to NEUTRAL Many members of the Illinois legislature have asserted that our governing body should have a neutral position in international affairs. Unfortunately, our state legislature already involved itself in Israel/Palestine when it passed SB 1761/ ... More

Fight for Trans Healthcare!

Lurie Children Hospital Downtown Chicago, 206 E Superior St, Chicago

Feb. 15, 2025, 1 p.m.

Join the protest to Fight for Trans Healthcare! Gender affirming care saves lives! Stand with us on Saturday, February 15th at 1 pm at Seneca Park, outside Lurie Children’s Hospital, as we take a stand against not only the hospital’s harmful decision to eliminate life-saving, trans-affirming surg... More

Defend Immigrant Families

Three locations, all at 12 noon: Touhy Park, 7348 N Paulina; Logan Square Park Monument, 3150 W Logan Blvd; and Plaza Tenochtitlán, 1800 S Blue Island)

Feb. 15, 2025, noon

¡Aquí estamos y no nos vamos! Defender las familias migrantes.... More

Love in Resistance!

The Orphanage, 643 W 31st St, Chicago

Feb. 14, 2025, 7 p.m. - Feb. 14, 2025, 10 p.m.

ome thru to the Orphanage this Valentine’s Day for another lovely Open Mic event! 🎤❤️‍🔥 Bring your comrades & lovers (or just yourself!) for a night of music, poetry, readings, and other performances, plus letter writing to people inside 💌. Hop on the mic to express the ways we love in resistance... More

The West Bank: Israel's Military Occupation

Mecca Center, 16W560 91st Street, Willowbrook, IL

Feb. 13, 2025, 6:45 p.m. - Feb. 13, 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. The final session of the series, "Let's Talk Palestine: A Community Discussio... More

Open Mic Fundraiser for SJP DePaul

The Qahwa, 7544 W 103rd St, Bridgeview

Feb. 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Feb. 13, 2025, 9:30 p.m.

A fundraiser for Students for Justice in Palestine - DePaul, one of many pro-Palestinian student organizations around the country facing discrimination by university administrations.... More

Arab Trivia Night Hosted by PYM Chicago!

Feb. 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Feb. 13, 2025, 8:30 p.m.

Test your knowledge of Arab political history at our trivia night! Join the Palestinian Youth Movement for an evening of learning, good company, and a chance to win a gift card to Nabala Cafe! Don’t miss out! All are welcome.... More

Let's Talk About Ceasefire

University of Chicago, Rosenwald Hall Room 405, 1101 E. 58th St, Chicago

Feb. 13, 2025, 6 p.m. - Feb. 13, 2025, 7 p.m.

Join us for a community discussion on the ceasefire agreement and where do we go from here. Food will be provided.... More

History of Panama - Hands Off Latin America

Latino Cultural Center at UIC, 803 S. Morgan St., Lecture Center B2 (MC 218), Chicago

Feb. 12, 2025, 3 p.m.

As Trump threatens to invade Panama and engages in economic warfare against Colombia and Mexico, now is the time to stnad with Panama and against US intervention everywhere! Join SDSers for a teach in on the history of US attacks on Panama.... More

Defend Immigrant Rights National Day of Action!

UIC Quad, south of Harrison Street, west of Halsted Street, Chicago

Feb. 11, 2025, 12:30 p.m.

As part of the @nationalsds week of action, SDS MeSA, SJP, Anakbayan, RPH and JSC will be holding a rally on campus for immigrant rights. Join us to denounce the Trump administration's racist attacks against immigrants here in Chicago and around the country!... More

Stand with Students for Palestine

District 125 Board of Education Meeting, 2 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire, IL

Feb. 10, 2025, 7 p.m.

Show up and stand strong! 💕 Stevenson High School shut down a Palestine Booth at a multicultural event. Now the school board is trying to create a policy to silence and censor students. Join students as they lead the fight for Palestine's existence in their school✨. Your presence can make all th... More

Know Your Rights & Haiti Teach-In

UIC Black Cultural Center (Adams Hall 2nd floor), 830 S. Halsted St, Chicago

Feb. 10, 2025, 5 p.m. - Feb. 10, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Combating the Trump administration's singling out Haitian immigrants for racist slanders.... More

Fascism & the Far Right: Then & Now

Rudy Lozano Library, 1805 S. Loomis, Chicago

Feb. 9, 2025, 2 p.m. - Feb. 9, 2025, 4 p.m.

A Chicago Tempest Collective Study Series. Session 1 Reading: Historical Fascism and the Far Right today (read chapters 1 & 2). Session 2 Reading: The Future of Fascism (read chapter 3, time & date TBD) For more information write [email protected] Follow us on IG @CHI.TEMPEST... More

Cards for Community

Oracle and Alchemy, 2916 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago

Feb. 9, 2025, 1 p.m.

A Yogic Crafting Event benefiting youth in Heartland Center, Chicago.... More

Solidarity Without Borders Protest

Veteran’s Gateway Park (Clocktower on Schaumburg & Roselle), Schaumburg, IL

Feb. 9, 2025, 1 p.m. - Feb. 9, 2025, 3 p.m.

Stand with immigrants and demand justice at the Solidarity Without Borders Protest! This peaceful gathering is a call to action in support of immigrant communities and their right to live without fear. Bring your voices, energy, signs, and flags to show your solidarity with those facing unjust syste... More

Peaceful Protest vs. Deportations

Grove St & Kimball on the sidewalk across the Street from Gail Borden Library, Elgin, IL

Feb. 9, 2025, noon

ACT NOW! If you are at risk with ICE, please stay at home. This is for the people who are being silenced. We are your voice! Bring posters, flags and dress according to the weather.... More

Stitching Stories - A Tatreez Workshop on Palestinian Heritage

Eli Tea Bar, 5507 N Clark St, Chicago

Feb. 8, 2025, 7 p.m.

Join us for an evening of creativity and connection as we dive into the art of Tatreez, the traditional Palestinian embroidery. 💡 What to Expect: ✨ Lulu sharing the history of Tatreez with pictures of samples from different cities ✨ Rama demoing the beautiful stitches ✨ Volunteers will be arou... More