Liberation Flick: 'Warrior Women'

Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago

Mon, Oct. 12, 2026, 6:00 PM

🎥 On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, join us for a screening of Warrior Women, which tells the story of Madonna Thunder Hawk and the women who powered the American Indian Movement, from Wounded Knee to Standing Rock.... More

Ghost in the Machine

Rogers Park Public Library, 6907 N. Clark St, 2nd floor, Chicago

Mon, Oct. 12, 2026, 2:00 PM

Join us for a FREE screening of "Ghost in the Machine." This movie reveal how the human values, biases, and power structures behind artificial intelligence are shaping our world – and its societal and environmental consequences. Discussion to follow screening.... More

Indigenous People's Day Land Acknowledgement

DuPage County Courthouse, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL

Mon, Oct. 12, 2026, 10:00 AM

En español abajo Join us for an Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration—featuring a ceremony and an acknowledgment that the land comprising DuPage County is Indigenous land. There will be greetings from members of Casa DuPage, ALMAS, and the DuPage County Board honoring our Indigenous ancestors, tod... More

Liberation Arts

Living Water Community Church, 6808 N. Ashland Ave, Chicago

Sun, Oct. 11, 2026, 4:30 PM to Sun, Oct. 11, 2026, 7:00 PM

Mennonite Action Chicago and Advocates4Justice warmly invite you into solidarity and celebration through poetry, art, photography, dance, and fiction at the Living Water meetinghouse (6808 N Ashland, Chicago) on October 11 from 4:30 to 7pm. Award-winning poet Kat Freeze will be MCing the event. The ... More

Albany Park Free Store all hands meeting

3000 W. Lawrence Ave. Chicago.

Sun, Oct. 11, 2026, 3:00 PM to Sun, Oct. 11, 2026, 1:00 PM

Calling all current and future Free Store volunteers 📣 We are having an ALL HANDS MEETING at the Free Store on October 11th, 2026 at 3pm! Whether you are a current or prospective volunteer, we want to see you there. We will be discussing ways to get involved and what the future of the free store ... More

Political Engagement and Act of Faih

Sun, Oct. 11, 2026, 1:30 PM to Sun, Oct. 11, 2026, 3:30 PM

Join CRS Community Organizer Biliah Mandela Castleberry and CRS Policy and Organizing Associate Ikechukwu Ozuzu Jr. on October 11 at 1:30 PM CT for a conversation about voting, vision, values, and faithful action as communities prepare for the Midterm elections and beyond. The teach-in, Political En... More

Concert for Democracy

Belvedere Banquets, 1170 W. Devon Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL

Sun, Oct. 11, 2026, 1:00 PM to Sun, Oct. 11, 2026, 4:00 PM

Join us for a powerful afternoon of music and inspiration. A concert to benefit Partners for Our Communities. Emcee: WCPT's Patti Vasquez Performances by Chicago Rock Exchange, Emma's Revolution, Naüvoo, SK Horizon, Dave Rudolf and friends, Singing Resistance, Oak Park Raging Grannies & Friend... More

Keep Moving For Falasteen

Volkening Lake, 900 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL

Sun, Oct. 11, 2026, 10:00 AM

🚨 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🏃‍♀️🍉🇵🇸 Join us for Keep Moving for Falasteen Annual 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser! 📅 Sunday, October 11th 📍 Volkening Lake, Schaumburg, IL ⏰ Check-in: 10 AM | Race: 11 AM 👕 SHIRT DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1ST! Register by October 1st to guarantee your event T-shirt. Registr... More

The State of the Movement

Chicago Teachers Union Center, 1901 W. Carroll St, Chicago

Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 6:30 PM to Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 8:00 PM

Join the Chicago Teachers Union and the Working Families Party for a conversation with Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party, and Stacy Davis Gates, President of the IFT and CTU. Where do we stand, and where do we go from here? Come be part of the conversation. RSVP: c... More

Psychoanalysis for Revolutionary Futures: From the Clinic to the Streets

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

Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 6:00 PM to Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 8:30 PM

Join us for a book launch and signing with Lara Sheehi, author of From the Clinic to the Streets. Presented in collaboration with The Arab American Cultural Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), The Social Justice Initiative at UIC Global Middle East Studies Program at UIC and the U... More

Abolish or Reform Data Centers?

Dapper's Restaurant, 2901 W. Addison St, Chicago and via Zoom

Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 5:30 PM

Join us for a candid conversation about AI, data centers, and the Quantum Campus development. Panel of community organizers and researchers.... More

Rejecting AI: Digital Inclusion Means Knowing When To Say No

Evanston Public Library

Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 4:00 PM to Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 5:30 PM

Part of Cook County Digital Inclusion Week! ​While often sold with the idea that they will "expand access", the AI products that are being pushed on people are often counter to the goal of digital inclusion and equity. ​Learn how and what you can do about it!... More

YDC - Food Justice Panel

Address - BUILD Chicago, 5100 W. Harrison St. Chicago, IL 60644 - Performance Space

Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 2:00 PM to Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 4:00 PM

The Young Democrats of Chicgao are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Food Justice Panel! With our featured speakers, we’ll discuss how Illinoisans receiving SNAP are affected by the changes at the federal level, how food assistance systems impact immigrant communities as well as practical ac... More

March For Palestine

Water Tower Park, 806 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago

Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 1:00 PM

Three Years of Genocide & Resistance Continues CHICAGO! 🇵🇸 THREE YEARS, AND THE GENOCIDE OF GAZA CONTINUES. JOIN CJP TO MARCH FOR PALESTINE. On October 10, we take the streets to mark three years since Israel’s genocide on Gaza began. Our demand is clear: a full two-way arms embargo and san... More

March For Palestine Intn'l Day of Action

Water Tower Park, corner of Pearson St & Michigan Ave, Chicago

Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 1:00 PM

THREE YEARS OF GENOCIDE. MARCH FOR PALESTINE. On October 10, we take the streets to mark three years since Israel’s genocide on Gaza began. Our demand is clear: a full two-way arms embargo and sanctions on Israel. The masses of the world stand with Gaza, and we are not going anywhere. Our p... More

Black Student Association Shades of Fall Welcome Back Party

Silver Room, 1506 E. 53rd St, Chicago

Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 12:00 PM to Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 2:00 PM

Bring in the school year with BSA! Join us on October 10th at Silverroom to connect with your fellow community at Crown! Scan the QR code to RSVP🍂🍁... More

Ujimaa Medics Basic Gunshot Wound First Response Workshop

Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St, Chicago Heights, IL

Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 12:00 PM to Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 3:00 PM

Learn and share skills on first response in your community. + Survival and recovery. + Wound care and first aid. + 911 call and police de-escalation tips. + Protecting hearts, calming the scene. Register at bit.ly/ClerkUMedics-BGSW... More

Summing up the state of the Palestinian movement in the US

Bezazian Library — 1226 W. Ainslie St.

Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 12:00 PM to Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 2:00 PM

Join Behind Enemy Lines for a conversation about the current state of the movement for Palestinian liberation in the US, how we got here, and how to move forward. Saturday, October 10, 12 pm Bezazian Library — 1226 W. Ainslie St.... More

'Listen to Me' Black Maternal Health Documentary

Blue Door Neighborhood Center, Morgan Park, 11840 S. Marshfield Ave, Chicago

Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 11:30 AM to Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 1:30 PM

...and Community Mental Health Discussion. Join Sista Afya Community Care, EverThrive IL, and family Connect Chicago for a free screening and community discussion of "Listen to Me." You are invited to join a FREE documentary screening & mental health community discussion THIS SATURDAY 10/10, h... More

Trascendent Frequencies

Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

Fri, Oct. 9, 2026, 7:00 PM to Fri, Oct. 9, 2026, 10:00 PM

This month we’re featuring live sets by @helltwo.exe, @_loqum , and @normannormannorman. 15 minute open slots available first come, first serve. Come early if you want one... More