Neighboring is a Verb

Chute Middle School, 1400 Oakton St, Evanston, IL

May 2, 2026, 12:30 p.m. - May 2, 2026, 3 p.m.

Neighbors bring you soup when your mom is sick. Neighbors share laughter in the backyard. Neighbors shovel your walkway. And when oppressive policies and practices grow more and more violent, neighbors show up. While Midway Blitz is over federal agents continue to be active, as we saw locally tod... More

Avondale Mutual Aid Community Clean Up

Reilly Elementary, 3560 W. School St, Chicago

May 2, 2026, 11 a.m.

This month, we’re starting our clean up at Avondale Park Playground at 10am then making our way over to meet friends and neighbors at Reilly Elementary, where they’ll have crafts, activities, and seed planting to enjoy. While we will have limited gear to help with the clean-up, bring gloves, grab... More

Kenwood Oakland Community Organization Convention

King College Prep High School, 4445 S. Drexel Blvd, Chicago

May 2, 2026, 11 a.m. - May 2, 2026, 4 p.m.

📢Calling all Chicago community members, organizers, block leaders, parents, elders, and young people! If you care about what is happening in your neighborhood and want to be part of real solutions around housing, schools, safety, youth opportunities, and health, you need to be in this space. K... More

World Fair Trade Day Festival

Chicago Fair Trade Museum, 4704 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

May 2, 2026, 11 a.m.

On Saturday, May 2, Chicago Fair Trade is throwing the biggest World Fair Trade Day Festival in the country – and you’re invited to taste, learn, and celebrate what people centered supply chains look like in real life! Best of all: anyone who donates $20 is entered to win a brand-new, organic, fa... More

Native American Mother's Day Art & Gift Market

3401 W. Ainslie St, Chicago

May 2, 2026, 11 a.m. - May 2, 2026, 4 p.m.

Join us for the Native American Mother’s Day Art & Gift Market featuring incredible handmade art, unique gifts, and live dance exhibitions! ⏰ 11AM–4PM (Live dance at 1PM & 3PM) Support Native artists, find meaningful gifts, and experience vibrant traditions all in one place. Bring your family ... More

Citizenship Workshop - Call for Volunteers

May 2, 2026, 8 a.m. - May 2, 2026, 3 p.m.

Are you in Chicago and wanting to volunteer for your community? Join our next Citizenship Workshop on Saturday, May 2! Roles are on the next slide and most training occurs day-of. If you are interested and a first-time volunteer, please complete the volunteer interest form located in our profile.... More

May Day Party

1st Presbyterian Church of Chicago, 6400 S. Kimbark Ave, Chicago

May 1, 2026, 8 p.m. - May 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

MAY DAY - CHICAGO: This International Worker's Day (May 1) come together with friends and comrades new and old to celebrate 140 years of collective struggle since the 1886 Haymarket Massacre. Join us at First Church in Woodlawn for a night of music, dancing, collective revelry, and libations serv... More

From Haymarket Square to Urlacher's Hair: A Night of Chicago Trivia for the UIC GEO Strike Fund

R.I.P Events and Entertainment, 2878 S Throop St, Chicago

May 1, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 1, 2026, 10 p.m.

After a long day of May Day rallies come by and join in on a thrilling night of Chicago trivia! Entry cost is a $30 donation to the University of Illinois Chicago Graduate Employees Organization Strike Fund (collected at door) and a heart full of solidarity and good vibes.... More

Green Card Youth Voices

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

May 1, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - May 1, 2026, 8 p.m.

We are excited to welcome Green Card Youth Voices for an event celebrating Chicago's memorable youth voices and the release of Immigration Stories from Chicago High Schools: Green Card Youth Voices. This event will include a reading, conversation panel, and book signing. Registration is required... More

May Day Make Polluters Pay Community Dinner

Haz Cooperative Studios, 1706 S. Halsted St, Chicago

May 1, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 1, 2026, 8 p.m.

Join us on May Day for our second Make Polluters Pay Community Dinner at Haz Cooperative Studios in Pilsen from 6 - 8PM! We’ll break bread, learn about the connections between anti-authoritarian organizing and climate justice in our communities, and connect with our community following a day of no s... More

May Day Blast

TBA

May 1, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 1, 2026, 11 p.m.

Honoring the Salsedo Press legacy of more than 30+ years of Mayday Blast with poster expo, live music, food, lucha & fiesta. Music by Nysansapo Highlife Band, Ramon Marino, DJ La Colocha. More details and flyer coming soon! You DON’T want to miss this pachanga. Save the date!... More

Elk Grove Village May Day

Memorial Park, Biesterfield and Wellington, Elk Grove Village, IL

May 1, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - May 1, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Peaceful prostest for workers rights. Please note: A core principle behind all our events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any... More

Elk Grove Village May Day

Memorial Park, Biesterfield and Wellington, Elk Grove Village, IL

May 1, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - May 1, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Peaceful protest for workers' rights.... More

Crystal Lake -- May Day 2026: Workers Over Billionaires

5380 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL

May 1, 2026, 5 p.m. - May 1, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Indivisible Crystal Lake(Area for Civic Activism),is proud to host this May Day Event. We will share specific details soon. Our “Visibility Rally” is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, 2026, from 4:30 pm -6:00 pm Let’s gather on Route 14, in front of Binny’s. We expect this event to be well-attended.... More

Evanston May Day 2026: Family Meal and Story Time

1200 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL

May 1, 2026, 4:30 p.m. - May 1, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Join Pink Poster Club for a community event to honor May Day and the labor movement. Members of Pink Poster Club will be joining the Chicago event in the early afternoon, and we'd love to gather our community for a family friendly meal and story-time at Larimer Park in Evanston. Pink Poster Club mem... More

Benefit for Pilsen Defense and Access

May 1, 2026, 4 p.m.

‼️MAYDAY AT COBRA LOUNGE!‼️🏴 One block north of Union Park! Join Blind Adam and The Federal League—Chicago’s premier anti-fascist rock ‘n’ roll experience—along with @soothsayerhotsauce to commemorate Mayday and the Haymarket martyrs and celebrate mutual aid, community defense, and the righteous r... More

Elgin, IL May Day 2026 - Workers Over Billionaires

Dundee Ave & I-90 Ramp, Elgin, IL

May 1, 2026, 4 p.m. - May 1, 2026, 7 p.m.

Because when the billionaires break every rule, it’s going to take more than a rally to stop them. Our Demands for May 1st - Tax the rich so our families, not their fortunes, come first. - No ICE. No war. No private army serving unchecked federal power. - Expand democracy, not corporate power. Ha... More

Des Plaines, IL May Day 2026 - Workers Over Billionaires

Corner of Lee & Oakton, 1195 E. Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL

May 1, 2026, 4 p.m. - May 1, 2026, 6 p.m.

Because when the billionaires break every rule, it’s going to take more than a rally to stop them. Our Demands for May 1st - Tax the rich so our families, not their fortunes, come first. - ICE Out. No private army serving unchecked federal power. - Expand democracy, not corporate power. Defend fr... More

Bartlett IL May Day 2026: Workers Over Billionaires

Bartlett Veterans Memorial (SW corner of intersection), West Stearns Road & South Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL

May 1, 2026, 4 p.m. - May 1, 2026, 6 p.m.

Because when the billionaires break every rule, it’s going to take more than a rally to stop them. Our Demands for May 1st - Tax the rich so our families, not their fortunes, come first. - No ICE. No war. No private army serving unchecked federal power. - Expand democracy, not corporate power. Ha... More

Des Plaines, IL May Day 2026: Workers Over Billionaires

Corner of Lee & Oakton, 1195 E. Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL

May 1, 2026, 4 p.m. - May 1, 2026, 6 p.m.

Because when the billionaires break every rule, it’s going to take more than a rally to stop them. Our Demands for May 1st - Tax the rich so our families, not their fortunes, come first. - ICE Out. No private army serving unchecked federal power. - Expand democracy, not corporate power. Defend fr... More