Freedom Dreaming in Dark Times

Location TBA

May 12, 2026, 6 p.m.

This spring, the University of Chicago's Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture is honored to welcome Robin D. G. Kelley, a leading historian of social movements, cultural politics, and the Black radical imagination, for our annual public lecture. Kelley’s work explores how communiti... More

Ask A Scientist - Urban Beavers!

Skunk Cabbage Books, 2826 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

May 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - May 12, 2026, 8 p.m.

Join us for our bi-monthly BYOB series, Ask A Scientist! We bring a scientist. You bring a drink. The scientist tells you why their job is cool. You ask them questions. In May, we'll be joined by Sammie Clark of Urban Rivers to discuss her urban beaver monitoring project. Sammie uses trail c... More

Springfield Advocacy Day

TBA

May 13, 2026, 8 a.m.

CRS believes public safety must begin with one truth: every person has inherent dignity. Yet across Illinois, Black communities continue to experience targeted stops and over-policing that undermine that dignity every day. These practices shape how people move, live, and feel in their own neighbo... More

Are You a Renter? You Have Rights!

6337 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago

May 13, 2026, 5 p.m. - May 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Knowing your rights can make all the difference. 💙 We are excited to team up with our friends at @chitorture for a free 14-day letter writing training-- a powerful tool for tenants dealing with poor housing conditions. When tenants know their rights and how to use them, they're better equipped to... More

Community Building, With Funds to Chicago Abortion Fund

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago and virtual

May 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - May 13, 2026, 7 p.m.

Join Rachel Cohen, Sarah Spain, and friends for a short panel and a fundraiser for the Chicago Abortion Fund. Join Rachel Cohen, Sarah Spain, and friends to celebrate Rachel's 32nd birthday as best we know how: with a short panel moderated by Sarah and focused on an introduction to community orga... More

We CAN Stop These Wars!

Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Please register here to receive the address: https://tinyurl.com/CCAWR5-13-2026

May 13, 2026, 6 p.m.

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran and Lebanon is devastating people around the globe. Thousands murdered in Iran with people there already pushed into desperate poverty by U.S. economic sanctions. Huge price increases in petrochemical fertilizers causing hunger if not outright famine for millions in S... More

Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health & Recovery in the Workplace

Plumbers Local 130 Training Center, 1400 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago

May 13, 2026, 6 p.m.

alling all workers: Join us for a conversation about mental health and recovery at work. No judgment, no pressure—just a space to connect, learn, and look out for one another. Come through, bring a coworker, and be part of building a stronger, more supportive workplace. 📍 Plumbers Local 130 Tra... More

1948 Palestinians - Foreigners In Their Ancestral Homeland

Virtual

May 13, 2026, 7 p.m.

American Muslims for Palestine (Chicago Chapter) presents a special 5-week teach-in series titled “Understanding the Roots of Israeli Apartheid & its Present Regime,” live on Zoom with our education coordinator Tarek Khalil, where each session will have a particular focus. Register here: https:/... More

Blue Power: How Police Organized to Protect and Serve Themselves

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

May 13, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 13, 2026, 8 p.m.

Pilsen Community Books welcomes Stuart Schrader and Robert Vargas to the store for discussion of Schrader's new book Blue Power: How Police Organized to Protect and Serve Themselves, a history of police unions that reveals how American law enforcement built a political movement that made cops untouc... More

ARISE Chicago Conozca Sus Derechos Como Trabajador Inmigrante

SELF-HELP FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, 3960 W. 26th St, Chicago

May 14, 2026, 9 a.m.

GOOGLE TRANSLATION BELOW Recursos útiles para trabajadores y empleadores THURSDAY, May 14 at 9 AM Información educativa y didáctica para trabajadores y empleados inmigrantes SELF-HELP FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 3960 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623 (Aparcamiento disponible en el estacionamiento oe... More

“The Voice of Hind Rajab” Documentary and Discussion

Evanston Public Library, 1st Floor Community Room, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

May 14, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Join us on May 14th for a powerful documentary, “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” an award-winning 2025 documentary that follows the Red Crescent response during the killing of Hind Rajab, a six-year-old Palestinian girl, by the Israel Defense Forces during the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip. WHEN: ... More

Cafe Resistance - A Night in Palestine Edition

Al Nahda Center, 8840 Ridgeland Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

May 14, 2026, 6 p.m.

On the second anniversary of the encampments, we’re excited to announce our 18th annual Cafe Resistance! 🇵🇸🔥 Join us Thursday May 14th, 6:00 PM @ the New Nahda Center to celebrate the accomplishments of our students this year in a culture filled night. Explore the souks of Nablus, enjoy some deli... More

Kansha Nisei Lounge Fundraiser

3439 N. Sheffield Ave, Chicago

May 14, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 14, 2026, 9 p.m.

Don’t miss this year’s @kanshaproject Nisei Lounge fundraiser!! This annual favorite is a fantastic way to support, show appreciation for, and connect with our JA community. We’ll be gathering on Thursday, May 14, at @niseilounge in Wrigleyville. Register here: bit.ly.KanshaNiseiLounge26 This... More

Mark Nowak and Bill Ayers celebrate . . . AGAIN

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

May 14, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 14, 2026, 8 p.m.

Pilsen Community Books is excited to join Under the Tree Podcast in welcoming Mark Nowak and Bill Ayers to the store for an event in celebration of Mark's new book ...AGAIN, a harrowing documentation of the expansive landscape of MAGAmerica. Told through five abecedarian prose sections, . . . AGA... More

Summer Bazaar - Everything Free!

4477 S. Archer Ave, Chicago

May 15, 2026, 9 a.m. - May 15, 2026, 1 p.m.

Wouldn’t it just be great to be able to shop for free clothes— pulguita style? 📣THAT’S WHY EVERYTHING MUST GO! Stop by our Summer Bazaar on May 15 from 9-1pm and pick up everything for everyone! For more information on clothing donations, text (872) 272-6172😎 ——— ¿No sería genial poder conse... More

Nakba Day Rally

University of Chicago Central Quad, 1100 E. 58th St, Chicago

May 15, 2026, 12:30 p.m.

Join us on Friday, May 15, at 12:30PM in the center quad as we commemorate the 78th anniversary of the 1948 ethnic cleansing of Palestine and rally in support of Iran and the Axis of Resistance!... More

African Liberation Day

The University of Chicago, Hutchinson Commons, 5706 S. University Avenue, Chicago

May 15, 2026, 3 p.m. - May 15, 2026, 6 p.m.

Please join PASC, BAP-Chicago, A-APRP, RMLA and EASA at this year’s ALD in Chicago, where we renew our dedication, enthusiasm, courage and ideological clarity towards a Liberated, Unified-Strong and Prosperous Africa We’ll be joined by Pan-African delegates, speakers, reps, and other progressive ... More

Illinois Future Fund Teach-In

Niko's Banquet Hall, 310 Stryker Ave, Joliet, IL

May 15, 2026, 5 p.m. - May 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Join Equity and Transformation to learn about Illinois House Bill 4443. This bill aims to create the Illinois Future Fund, which would provide monthly payments of $500 directly into the hands of the individuals impacted by the War on Drugs. Come find out how this direct cash assistance can help repa... More

Nakba 78

On-line

May 15, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 15, 2026, 8 p.m.

78 years later, the Nakba is not just history — it is memory, resistance, and resilience carried across generations. 🇵🇸 Join us for an important online webinar as we reflect on the ongoing impact of the Nakba and hear from voices dedicated to preserving truth, justice, and Palestinian identity. ... More

Classical Concert Benefiting Immigrants & Refugees

1335 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago

May 15, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of benefiting Centro Romero and enjoying classical music featuring artists from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra! Our volunteer, Gail Dreyfuss, connected us with her brother who plays in the CSO. Help me promote this event by sharing it w... More

Is Southeast Chicago at the Quantum Crossroads?

The Brew, 7101 S. Yates St, Chicago

May 16, 2026, 10 a.m. - May 16, 2026, noon

What do you want to know about the multibillion-dollar Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park? Come ask us! Join the Reader and local coffee shop the Brew for coffee, pastries, and a community-centered conversation about the proposed quantum computing megadevelopment being built at the former... More

Abolitionist Play Date for Radical Caregivers

Horner Park Nature Play Space, near N. California Ave and W. Belle Plaine, Chicago

May 16, 2026, 10 a.m. - May 16, 2026, noon

The Radical Caregivers, who parent towards abolition, are meeting in May. Online, we’ll chat about caregiving as a site of political awakening on May 4. We’ll be in person, at the nature playspace in Horner again, on May 16. RSVP kindly needed: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeToqDs0Cxy... More

The Volunteer Fair

619 Howard St, Evanston

May 16, 2026, 11 a.m. - May 16, 2026, 3 p.m.

FIND YOUR THING ♻️ Come connect with 20+ local organizations making a difference across Evanston + Chicago’s northside. Whether you’re passionate about the environment, mentoring youth, or building stronger communities, there’s a place for you here. Plus: drinks, good people, and a space to... More

Planting Seeds 2026 Indigenous Zine Fest

Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St, Chicago

May 16, 2026, 11 a.m. - May 16, 2026, 3 p.m.

The Newberry Library and ZINEmercado are pleased to bring back PLANTING SEEDS - an Indigenous Zine Fest, on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 11AM to 3PM. This fest will feature #zines and prints by Indigenous and First Nations artists from around the globe. • Apply to vend at the fest via the link in bio... More

Domestic Work in the Diaspora

Register to get the address.

May 16, 2026, 11 a.m. - May 16, 2026, 2 p.m.

What is “domestic work” and what does it have to do with the Filipinx/a/o community? Join our next Seeding AFIRE this Saturday 5/16 to learn more about the nature and history of domestic work and why we continue to advocate for full implementation of the IL Bill of Rights for Domestic Workers. Regis... More

Save Our SNAP Block Party

Go Green Griot Plaza, 1201 E. 63rd St, Chicago

May 16, 2026, noon - May 16, 2026, 5 p.m.

Join us for the Save Our SNAP Block Party: a day of community, creativity, and collective action grounded in the moral declaration that no neighbor should go hungry. As SNAP cuts take effect this May, over 150,000 Illinois residents are at risk of losing access to food. In partnership with the Sa... More

Know Your Rights Canvass

Register to get the location: bit.ly/NoLfKYR

May 16, 2026, 1 p.m. - May 16, 2026, 4 p.m.

Join the Northside Lakefront Rapid Response Team on Saturday, 5/16 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm to talk with our neighbors in Uptown about their rights and what to do if they encounter immigration enforcement. Additional information will be shared with registrants, and those who do not register will not be ... More

Ride for Palestine

Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St, Chicago

May 16, 2026, 2 p.m.

Join us this Saturday, May 16th, for another Ride for Palestine! 🇵🇸🚴‍♂️ We’re starting at 2 PM at Daley Plaza for the flag-raising ceremony, then heading to the Lakefront Trail. New to city riding? Meet us for the second leg at the Chicago Yacht Club (400 E Monroe) starting at 3 PM. This is... More

From Chicago to Palestine - We Remember, We Rise

Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St, Chicago

May 16, 2026, 2 p.m.

5th Annual Palestine Flag Raising Ceremony. 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 Join American Muslims for Palestine for our 5th Annual Palestinian Flag-Raising Ceremony. We come together to commemorate 78 years since the Nakba, to honor those we’ve lost in Gaza and the West Bank, and to recognize the ongoing stru... More

Time to Spring Into Action - Whistle Packing!

Paradise Garden in Logan Square, 2214 N. Drake St, Chicago

May 16, 2026, 5 p.m. - May 16, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Come pack whistles with GSUS Illinois! Come pack whistles with GSUS Illinois! 📍Paradise Garden in Logan Square, Chicago. 🗓️ Saturday, May 16th (2 weeks after May Day Fest) ⏰ 5:00pm - 7:30pm Central Standard Time ICE is still in our backyards and the need for community protection is a necess... More

From Tantura to Gaza

Ambiance Banquets, 7340 W. 87th St, Bridgeview, IL

May 16, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 16, 2026, 10 p.m.

We still hold the key. Guest speaker via zoom: Mustafa Barghouti. Master of ceremonies: Amer Zahr. $50 per person. Proceeds from this event will support United Holy Land Fund's programs.... More

American Civic & Humanitarian Coalition @ Skokie Festival of Cultures

Oakton Park, Skokie, IL

May 17, 2026, 11 a.m. - May 18, 2026, 6 p.m.

Join Us: Representing Palestine at the Skokie Festival of Cultures Please fill out our volunteer and contribution form here: Volunteer Sign-Up Form: https://forms.gle/Cgaz8jmmQPtCVFWb7 Link in our bio!! Dates: May 16 & 17 Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Our Mission: We believe it is essen... More

Freedom Road Chicago Labor History Tour

Union Park, Chicago

May 17, 2026, 11:30 a.m.

Join the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) Chicago labor history tour to learn more about some of the historical sites in the labor movement that shaped this city. Chicago is full of labor history. While we will cover many union and events, the focus will be on the battle for the 8 hour ... More

Irish & Palestinian Solidarity

On line

May 17, 2026, noon

oin @breakingthefirewall and @yaffasutopia on Sunday May 17th at 12pm CT for a conversation on Irish-Palestinian Solidarity in Service to Collective Liberation. Irish and Palestinian solidarity and resistance have long been interconnected. This solidarity was further fortified following Oct. 7. O... More

Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship Luncheon

Maggiano’s Little Italy, 4999 Old Orchard Ctr, Skokie, IL

May 17, 2026, noon - May 17, 2026, 2 p.m.

The 2026 JACL Chicago scholarship winners have been announced! This year, we are proud to award 9 outstanding scholars in our community. Visit https://jaclchicago.org/2026-scholarship-luncheon/ to see the list of awardees and RSVP to our Scholarship Luncheon! JACL Chicago’s scholarship program re... More

Eyewitness Palestine 25th Anniversary Benefit

Alahambra Palace, 1240 W. Randolph St, Chicago

May 17, 2026, 3 p.m. - May 17, 2026, 7 p.m.

Speakers include the incredible @nouraerakat @fababs @chris.smalls_ , many others AND our very own Songbird supreme @rola.azar. Bazaar, 3-5 pm Program, 5-7 pm Tickets are on sale now at this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-2419... More

Centro Romero Annual Health Fair

Centro Romero, 6216 N. Clark St, Chicago

May 19, 2026, 9 a.m. - May 19, 2026, 2 p.m.

On Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, Centro Romero will host our Annual Health Fair called "Together for Health" which will be held at our office location, 6216 N. Clark Chicago, IL 60660 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The goal of this event is to promote a healthy lifestyle – in other words, to be in and maintain... More

Jerry & Me

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

May 19, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 19, 2026, 8 p.m.

Join us Tuesday, May 19th for a screening of Mehrnaz Saeedvafa's 2012 documentary short, Jerry & Me. The film will be followed by a discussion moderated by Ali Tarokh of the Syrian Community Network and the Risheh Institute. Snacks and refreshments will be served and all proceeds from the screening... More

Repeal Illinois' Anti-BDS Law

Register for time & location

May 20, 2026, 7 a.m.

Join us on May 20 in Springfield for the anti-BDS repeal lobby day! If you need to take the bus with us, be sure to register at this link: https://airtable.com/appJL1AFIVDjqKiCd/pagLbTTeT8NMX6z2A/form EDITOR'S NOTE: THE TIME LISTED IS ONLY A PLACE-HOLDER. REGISTER TO GET ACTUAL TIME AND LOCATION... More

Lobby Day Against Mass Incarceration

Springfield, IL - Transportation from Chicago and back provided.

May 20, 2026, 7:15 a.m. - May 20, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, May 20, join the community of IPP supporters to meet directly with state lawmakers and urge them to pass legislation that will help end mass incarceration in Illinois. 👋🏾 Everyone is welcome - no experience necessary! 🗓 Wednesday, May 20 📍Chicago Bus Departure Location: Precious Blo... More

Trying to Help an Incarcerated Loved One?

Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, 7th floor, Chicago

May 20, 2026, 10 a.m. - May 20, 2026, noon

Are you trying to navigate the IL Dept. or Corrections or the Prisoner Review Board? You're not alone! On WEDNESDAY, IPP Community Navigators will be at the Harold Washington Library 7th Floor with lots of resources to help your incarcerated loved one.... More

Money For Our Communities, Not For Big Tech!

Meet at the "Belmont" Red/Brown line el stop, Chicago

May 20, 2026, 4 p.m. - May 20, 2026, 6 p.m.

As the Trump administration continues to cut funding for programs that benefit our communities, we must demand that billionaires and rich corporations pay their fair share in Illinois! State lawmakers can lead the way in raising revenue by taxing massive corporations, like Amazon, to address the aff... More

Where is AI in 2026 and Where is it Going?

1701 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

May 20, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 20, 2026, 8 p.m.

A free, public workshop—no technical background needed. ​​​​​​​​In just a few years, AI has advanced at a pace that stunned even leading experts. These systems aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re reshaping work, relationships, and even crime in real time. ​​​​​​​​This workshop explores wher... More

The Right of Return - Apartheid's Impact on Palestinian Refugees

Virtual

May 20, 2026, 7 p.m.

American Muslims for Palestine (Chicago Chapter) presents a special 5-week teach-in series titled “Understanding the Roots of Israeli Apartheid & its Present Regime,” live on Zoom with our education coordinator Tarek Khalil, where each session will have a particular focus. Register here: https:/... More

The Climate Costs of War & Demilitarization as a Climate Solution

Zoom

May 21, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 21, 2026, 7:15 p.m.

War and even peacetime militarization are among the biggest sources of climate-disrupting greenhouse gas emissions, but the short- and long-term climate consequences of these practices are rarely acknowledged. Please join Rachel Fredericks, chapter chair and former ethics professor, for a present... More

A Just Brew - An AAPI Happy Hour FUNdraiser

Pilot Project Brewing, Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, 2140 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

May 21, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 21, 2026, 9 p.m.

The A Just Chi Giving Project will be hosting their annual AAPI Heritage Month happy hour FUNdraiser with great drinks, company, and tasty "brews" at @pilotprojectbrewing in Logan Square on Thurs, May 21 from 6-9 PM. Raise a glass to raise our voices! ⭐ Entry Ticket: Tier 1: $10 Tier 2: $20 inc... More

THE OVERSEER CLASS and HOW TO SELL A GENOCIDE

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

May 21, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 21, 2026, 8 p.m.

Pilsen Community Books welcomes Steven W. Thrasher and Adam Johnson to the store for a conversation about Thrasher's The Overseer Class and Johnson's How to Sell a Genocide. About The Overseer Class: The author of the critically acclaimed The Viral Underclass (one of Kirkus Reviews best books ... More

Election Protection—How to Protect our Voting Rights

Virtual

May 21, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 21, 2026, 8:30 p.m.

Voting rights are sacred in America, but today these rights are more vulnerable than ever. Join this vital virtual training session to learn what is being done to defend the ballot and how you can help protect our community's voice. This workshop features expert speakers Monica Gordon, Cook County... More

Arab Youth Summer School

TBA

May 22, 2026, 9 a.m. - May 26, 2026, 5 p.m.

LAST WEEK TO APPLY! Apply by 2/22/2026. Join us for 5 days of political education to strengthen our organising for Palestine. Together, we’ll analyse the current moment, draw lessons from our history, and build power for the next phase of our struggle. With cultural and outdoor programming wov... More

Migra Watch Training

1919 W. Cullerton, Chicago

May 22, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - May 22, 2026, 8:30 p.m.

Join our migra watch training and learn how to document and report ICE activity in your neighborhood. Date: Friday, May 22nd, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Doors open at 5:30 PM Location: 1919 W Cullerton St. Chicago, IL 60608 Refreshments will be provided. Training is in English. Register ... More

An Evening With Harvey

Open Space Arts, 1411 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago

May 22, 2026, 7:30 p.m. - May 23, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Stories of Hope and Resistance. A powerful evening honoring the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Harvey Milk - one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States and a visionary voice for equality. Featuring a stage reading of A Letter to Harvey Milk by Leslea Newman. Th... More

'Pro-Abortion Extremists' Yard Sale Supporting Chicago Abortion Fund

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

May 23, 2026, 11 a.m. - May 23, 2026, 4 p.m.

We’re so back. CFAR’s annual yard sale to support @chicagoabortionfund 2026 Fundathon! Saturday May 23 from 11 am to 4 pm at @haymarkethouse! 800 W Buena Ave in Uptown/Buena Park. Please dm us if you have something you’d like to donate for us to sell. Please keep in mind we probably won’t be able... More

Yuri & Malcolm's Revolutionary Birthday Bash

Restoried Bookstore, 4613 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago

May 23, 2026, 11 a.m. - May 23, 2026, 1 p.m.

🎂 Come to a children’s event hosted by JACL Chicago, Nikkei Uprising, and Restoried Bookstore to celebrate the birthday of two legendary birthday twins, BFFs, and civil rights icons! Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to stop in anytime to join for art building, storytime, and mov... More

Volunteer Session to Assist Kids of Diverse Abilities

Pilsen Arts & Community House, 1637 W. 18th St, Chicago

May 23, 2026, noon - May 23, 2026, 2 p.m.

**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED** Alebrije Art Club is a creative sanctuary where children of diverse abilities are celebrated as artists, storytellers, and dreamers. JOIN OUR OPEN HOUSE TO LEARN MORE Saturday, May 23rd 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pilsen Arts & Community House 1637 W. 18th Street **Volunte... More

Pop Up Market Honoring the AAPI Community

Consignment Lounge, 3520 W. Diversey Pkwy, Chicago

May 24, 2026, noon - May 24, 2026, 5 p.m.

Join us at Consignment Lounge on Sunday, May 24th from noon-5pm as we continue celebrating and honoring our AAPI community and @advancingjusticechicago AT THE GRILL: Kelly Ijichi (she/her) Private Chef & Owner of Mom's - @Momschicago. Serving Japanese-American comfort food & specializing in po... More

Honduras Report Back: Building Solidarity With Land & Water Defenders

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

May 24, 2026, 2 p.m.

From Honduras to Chicago, the struggle to defend land, water, and life continues. Join us for a reportback on the current situation in Honduras and hear about the movements resisting displacement, extraction, and imperialism while fighting for liberation. As part of the Central American diaspora,... More

Love Memorial

Washington Park, 55th and Cottage Grove, Chicago

May 24, 2026, 3 p.m. - May 24, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Between May 17th 2025 and May 2026, 150 black and brown youth , aged 0-24 years old, have lost their lives in Chicago and neighboring suburbs. Please join us May 24th, as we remember them all ! We will say their names, light candles for them, release balloons, and even drop a few tears! Please br... More

Chicago CodePINK Reading: Death in the Haymarket

Haymarket Pub & Brewery, 737 W Randolph Street, Chicago

May 24, 2026, 3:30 p.m.

International Workers' Day began right here in Chicago! The Haymarket Affair remains a significant chapter of not only our history as a union city, but in the global struggle for proletariat liberation. On May Day, we celebrate the workers who fought before us, and the workers who continue the strug... More

An Evening For Lebanon

Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Church, 950 N Grace Street, Lombard, IL

May 24, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

🌹 Gala Fundraiser for the Lebanese Red Cross Ticket information here: https://events.humanitix.com/fundraising-gala-for-humanitarian-relief-lebanon... More

Vets Say No - No War - No Cuts

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 24 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago (on the Chicago Riverwalk)

May 25, 2026, 11 a.m.

Memorial Day rally and march.... More

Community Organizing Training

70 E. Lake St, Chicago

May 27, 2026, 9 a.m. - May 29, 2026, 5 p.m.

The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless will hold its 3-day Community Organizing Training next month, May 27 – 29, at the CCH offices (70 E Lake St). The training is a great way to grow (or dust off) your organizing skills and get insight into how CCH runs and wins city and state-level advocacy campa... More

Corridors of Contagion

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

May 27, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 27, 2026, 8 p.m.

How the Pandemic Exposed the Cruelties of Incarceration Pilsen Community Books welcomes Victoria Law and Maya Schenwar to the store for a conversation about Corridors of Contagion. Tracing the narratives of five incarcerated individuals, Corridors of Contagion speaks to the devastating impact of ... More

Si Se Puede

Emmerson Park, 1820 W. Granville Ave, Chicago

May 28, 2026, 9:30 a.m.

Students, please attend our annual end of the year education celebration! Bring friends/family to Emmerson Park - just 3 blocks from Centro Romero! Please bring food to share at the picnic. Portable chairs & picnic blankets are recommended. We have so much to celebrate together! THURSDAY , MAY 28 at... More

Where is AI in 2026 and Where is it Going? 5/28/2026

chicago public library - Lincoln Belmont 1659 W. Melrose · Chicago, IL

May 28, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 28, 2026, 8 p.m.

A free, public workshop—no technical background needed ​​​​​​​​In just a few years, AI has advanced at a pace that stunned even leading experts. These systems aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re reshaping work, relationships, and even crime in real time. ​​​​​​​​This workshop explores where AI ... More

All Out For LaKeshia!

Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave, Courtroom 704, Chicago

May 29, 2026, 10 a.m.

All out for LaKeshia Murph!! 🗣️ A ruling will be made on this date! Join PNAP for court support on Friday, May 29th at 10am. Support in the room is crucial for this date so please join us and support LaKeshia! LaKeshia Murph is a longtime Prison + Neighborhood Arts Project student, skilled vis... More

The Big Payback People's Assembly

5645 W. Corcoran Place, Chicago

May 30, 2026, 11 a.m. - May 30, 2026, 3 p.m.

The "Big Payback" is about more than just a name, it’s about justice for the hustle. 💸. We've been keeping the same energy around this conversation for years. We aren’t talking about reparations in the traditional sense; we are talking specifically about Drug War Reparations for the people the 9-... More

Kuffiyeh Cup Soccer Tournament & Picnic

Fleet Fields, 1684 N. Throop St, Chicago

May 30, 2026, noon

Join us for our third soccer tournament and community picnic!! This event will be used to raise mutual aid for our people in Lebanon! ✍️ Submit a team a 5-10 players. Games will be played in mini turfs on fleet fields! More info to come out soon with tournament rules and brackets! MAKE SURE TO... More

Chicago Abortion Fund-a-Thon Celebration

Buena Park neighborhood, Chicago - RSVP for location

May 31, 2026, 12:30 p.m. - May 31, 2026, 3 p.m.

Let's celebrate the hard work of all of our fundraisers and teams who have been mobilizing their communities to directly fund abortions and travel. RSVP at fund.nnaf.org/caf26... More

Campaign Strategy Training

Merlo Library Branch, 644 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago

May 31, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - May 31, 2026, 3 p.m.

Join housing and transportation advocates to be trained on essential tools for bringing your community vision to life! On Sunday May 10th we’ll be learning the building blocks of community organizing which you’ll be able to put into practice immediately. On May 31st we’re learning how to build a str... More

ZINE Club

Albany Park Free Store, 3000 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago

May 31, 2026, 2 p.m.

Zine club!!! Join us at the free store the last Sunday of the month at 2 pm. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring a work in progress if you have one! 3000 W Lawrence Ave.... More

Feminist Campus Tour

Meet at "The Arch," corner of Sheridan Road and Chicago Avenue, at Northwestern University's Evanston, IL campus

June 2, 2026, 10 a.m.

Led by The Women’s Center’s Managing Director of Public History and Doctoral Candidate, Hannah Simmons. Take a literal walk through some of Northwestern’s rich feminist history with Hannah, who will also share with you pre-recorded interviews with NU faculty and archival audio of changemakers fro... More

Danny Katz Key Master Seminar

Foundation Chicago, 1530 W. 21st Street, Chicago

June 6, 2026, noon - June 6, 2026, 2 p.m.

Professor @bettercallkvlt is coming back to Chicago to teach an exclusive fundraising seminar, June 6! Check the link in our bio or scan the poster qr code to register! Donations of $50 get you a single admission ticket and $100 gets you admission plus an event ticket. Proceeds go to support our ser... More

Dance to Donate!

The Menomonee Club, 1535 N. Dayton St, Chicago

June 7, 2026, 4 p.m. - June 7, 2026, 6 p.m.

Come through for our next dance workshop where @riaotwani will be teaching a high-energy, fun-filled Bollywood workshop for her birthday month🕺🥳 100% of all contributions (ticket sales + extra kind donations) will be going to @doctorsagainstgenocide, @thepcrf, and @sdnrlffund ❤️‍🩹 🎟️ $15 minim... More

Do NOT Attempt to Communicate to the Inmates Through the Fence!

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

June 8, 2026, 7 p.m. - June 8, 2026, 8 p.m.

Zhandarka Kurti and Jarrod Shanahan (States of Incarceration, Skyscraper Jails) host the filmmaker of WE’RE TOO HOT and Breaking the Fourth Wall, chronicling revolts that have occurred inside and outside of the St. Louis jails over the course of 10 years. Films: WE’RE TOO HOT follows a rowdy... More

Socialism or Barbarism

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

June 9, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - June 30, 2026, 11:30 a.m.

An Introduction to Rosa Luxemburg Join us for a four-week intensive seminar on the thought of Rosa Luxemburg led by Audrey Nicolaides. For Rosa Luxemburg, civilization faced a choice: “socialism or barbarism.” But how to actually achieve socialism was the driving preoccupation of Luxemburg’s lif... More

Unions of Our Own

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

June 10, 2026, 7 p.m. - June 10, 2026, 8 p.m.

Join us as we welcome Daniel Gross and Peter Cole to the store for a discussion of Gross's new book Unions of Our Own, an actionable, inviting, and confidence-boosting philosophy on how to tackle problems in your workplace and win. Our workplaces urgently need to get better, but change can feel m... More

2026 NLG Chicago Celebration!

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

June 11, 2026, 6 p.m.

Join us at Haymarket House on June 11th for a night of celebration and reflection as we sustain NLG Chicago’s work for another year together! Get your tickets at bit.ly/nlgc2026 For decades, NLG Chicago has stood alongside communities resisting state violence, and each year, our annual celebra... More

It Is Not Enough to Survive: The Young Patriots Story

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

June 11, 2026, 7 p.m. - June 11, 2026, 8 p.m.

Pilsen Community Books welcomes Jesse Montgomery and William Harris to the store for an event in celebation of It Is Not Enough to Survive: The Young Patriots Story. This event is cosponsored by Chicago Union of Tenants. Formed in the late 1960s, the Young Patriots Organization was a Chicago-base... More

What Blooms After ICE?

June 13, 2026, 4 p.m. - June 13, 2026, 8 p.m.

Join us on June 13 in asking, what blooms when ICE melts? 🌸 It's On Us: A Day of Art and Action, is a celebration of Chicago freedom struggles with performances and art programming by Jamila Woods, Taína Asili, Damon Williams, Kristiana Rae Colón, and Maria Gaspar. There will be workshops, soapbo... More

GTTO DVSN Pride FUNKTION

2100 S. Morgan St, Chicago

June 13, 2026, 9 p.m. - June 14, 2026, 1 a.m.

WELCOME TO THE PRIDE FUNKTION, BABY 🌈💋 Hosted in collaboration with OCAD (Organized Communities Against Deportations), this isn’t your corporate rainbow happy hour. This is for the dolls, the divas, the lovers, the loudmouths, the hotties, the heartbreakers, and everybody serving face all night l... More

Second Sunday Pride Salon

Colvin House, 5940 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago

June 14, 2026, 5 p.m. - June 14, 2026, 9 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate PRIDE with a variety of Chicagoland LGBTQ artists and allies: Performances, exhibition, good friends and conversation and a rainbow of food & drink, all in the parlor of the historic Chicago Landmark, *COLVIN HOUSE. MUSIC • Jazz Lady ROBIN WATSON PHOTOGRAPHY • CHUCK KRAMER ... More

Alison Kinney and Rachel León at Pilsen Community Books

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

June 15, 2026, 7 p.m. - June 15, 2026, 8 p.m.

Rachel León and Alison Kinney come to the store for a reading and conversation about writing stories of resistance, joy, and hope amidst an ongoing crisis in celebration of their new books How We See the Gray and United States of Rejection. About Rachel León's How We See the Gray: Foster care ... More

Chicago Appleseed Spring Luncheon

Ivy Room, 12 E. Ohio St, Chicago

June 16, 2026, 11:30 a.m. - June 16, 2026, 1:30 p.m.

Chicago Appleseed invites you to join our spring luncheon at the Ivy Room to uplift leaders in our community and celebrate our collective efforts for justice. We are proud to honor Robert Held, a lawyer and community activist whose viral videos and national media interviews have focused on protec... More

Black Metropolis Research Consortium 20th Anniversary Symposium on Black Chicago

1100 E. 57th St, Chicago

June 17, 2026, 8:30 a.m. - June 18, 2026, 5 p.m.

Have you seen the headline speakers for the BMRC Symposium on Black Chicago? Davarian Baldwin will offer the keynote speech, “Second City No More: How Black Chicago Moved to the Center of History,” Amani Morrison will launch her new book, "A Kitchenette to Fit Your Needs: Housing Chicago's Great... More

Join Reading for the Revolution

TBA

June 20, 2026, 11 a.m. - June 20, 2026, 1 p.m.

A BYP100 Chicago book club. We’re excited to kick off part 2 of our Reading for the Revolution: A BYP100 Chicago book club series by diving into Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur over the span of 4 monthly sessions. In this book club, we'll engage in thoughtful discussions, share refle... More

Pregnant & Postpartum Parent Party

Shine Bright Community Center, 8560 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago

June 20, 2026, 1 p.m. - June 20, 2026, 6 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and care for pregnant and newly postpartum parents on the South Side. Our Pregnant & Postpartum Parent Party is a joyful community gathering designed to support families as they move through pregnancy and early parenthood. Whether this is your ... More

Chicago Dyke March & Rally

Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood (exact location TBA)

June 27, 2026, noon

EDITOR'S NOTE: THE TIME LISTED IS SIMPLY A PLACE-HOLDER. THE ACTUAL TIME AND LOCATION WILL BE LISTED CLOSER TO THE DATE. [Image Description: two versions of the same flyer, one with accessible font. both versions have a white background and has the text, "Chicago Dyke March and Rally Saturday Jun... More

Mujeres on the Run

Lincoln Park, Chicago

July 11, 2026, 9 a.m.

Mujeres on the Run is here again to empower and celebrate women in the community through its 5k Run and Walk. The Mujeres on the Run 5k fosters running as a way to stay healthy, build positive relationships, and share time with family and friends. This event is open to everyone regardless of gen... More

AWAN Conference 2026

TBA

July 11, 2026, 9 a.m. - July 12, 2026, 9 p.m.

A year ago we officially founded the Anti War Action Network. We have now grown to 27 affiliates who work together on national days of action to grow the anti war movement, and pressure to end aid to Israel and to demand an end to US intervention in Venezuela. Mark your calendars for July 11 & 12... More

Join Reading for the Revolution

TBA

July 11, 2026, 11 a.m. - July 11, 2026, 1 p.m.

A BYP100 Chicago book club. We’re excited to kick off part 2 of our Reading for the Revolution: A BYP100 Chicago book club series by diving into Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur over the span of 4 monthly sessions. In this book club, we'll engage in thoughtful discussions, share refle... More

Canopy of Care

Shubas/Tied House, 3157 N. Southport Ave, Chicago

July 15, 2026, 6 p.m. - July 15, 2026, 8 p.m.

You’re invited to our 2026 annual fundraiser! Tickets are on sale now for "CWHC's Canopy of Care: Rooted in Chicago, Supported by Community." Join us Wednesday, July 15th from 6-8pm at Schubas / Tied House. Like a tree in a thriving forest ecosystem, CWHC grows in community. At Canopy of Care, yo... More

Queer Tastes: Unconventional Representation in Horror Films

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

July 24, 2026, 7 p.m. - July 24, 2026, 8 p.m.

Join Pilsen Community Books as they welcome Cat Voleur and Jane Keranen for an event in celebration of Voleur's new book Queer Tastes: Unconventional Representation in Horror Films. Pansexual author Cat Voleur guides readers through twenty film recommendations selected from over eighty years of sca... More

Black August

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

Aug. 5, 2026, 7 p.m. - Aug. 5, 2026, 8:30 p.m.

Join poets Kemi Alabi, I.S. Jones, and Meredith Nnoka for a reading and conversation in celebration of Black August, a 50-year tradition that began in U.S. prisons and jails to commemorate key events in the ongoing movement against incarceration. This event is free and open to the public. Kemi Al... More

Join Reading for the Revolution

TBA

Aug. 8, 2026, 11 a.m. - Aug. 8, 2026, 1 p.m.

A BYP100 Chicago book club. We’re excited to kick off part 2 of our Reading for the Revolution: A BYP100 Chicago book club series by diving into Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur over the span of 4 monthly sessions. In this book club, we'll engage in thoughtful discussions, share refle... More

Latch & Stroll 2026

Russell Square Park, 3045 E. 83rd St, Chicago

Aug. 29, 2026, 11 a.m. - Aug. 29, 2026, 3 p.m.

A celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week Saturday, August 29th | 11AM - 3PM Russell Square Park Join us for our biggest community event of the year!!! We'll gather for an afternoon of community, connection, resources, and celebrations for families across the South Side. More details coming s... More

2026 Socialism Conference

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago

Sept. 4, 2026, 9 a.m. - Sept. 7, 2026, 2 p.m.

We are living through the reshaping of the world. Neighborhood raids and imperial aggression aim to create compliance and pacification. But against the forces of fear and division, our communities are standing up with stunning acts of bravery and organization. Old networks and tactics are being r... More

CAIR-Chicago's Annual Gala

Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oak Brook Terrace, IL

Sept. 20, 2026, 6 p.m.

🎉 Join us for CAIR-Chicago’s 2026 Annual Banquet Gala on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. Stay tuned for exciting details, featured guests, and ticket sales coming soon! EDITOR'S NOTE: THE TIME LISTED IS SIMPLY A PLACE-HOLDER. STAY TUNED FOR ACTUAL TIME & TICKET DE... More

The Infrastructure of Compassion: Rethinking Public Health in the Fentanyl Era

3520 S Halsted St, Chicago

Oct. 18, 2026, 10 a.m. - Oct. 18, 2026, 11 a.m.

MacArthur Fellows Nabarun Dasgupta and Gregg Gonsalves on their life-saving work. In recent years, the opioid epidemic and dangers of fentanyl have dominated headlines, resulting in a greater understanding of those who use drugs. Join us for a conversation with two leading voices in the field of ... More