Demystifying Today's Far Right

Nighthawk, 4744 N. Kimball Ave, Chicago (by the "Kimball" Brown line el stop)

Mon, Sept. 14, 2026, 6:30 PM

Please join New Lines Magazine and Nighthawk for a conversation with political scientist David Ost about his new book “Red Pill Politics: Demystifying Today’s Far Right,” moderated by New Lines Politics Editor Danny Postel. About the book Around the globe, far-right political parties and movemen... More

Shape Oak Park

Mon, Sept. 14, 2026, 6:30 PM to Mon, Sept. 14, 2026, 8:00 PM

Oak Park is rewriting its zoning code and wants to hear from you. Open houses run through 9/24 — start here: Mon 9/14, 6:30 PM: Community Rec Center Sat 9/19, 10 AM: Farmers Market & 1 PM: Main Library Yes Oak Park is leading pro-housing turnout: facebook.com/groups/yeso…... More

FOIA Fall - FOIA 101

Garfield Park

Mon, Sept. 14, 2026, 6:00 PM to Mon, Sept. 14, 2026, 8:00 PM

It’s FOIA Fall!! 🍁 Join PNAP on Monday, September 14th for a FOIA Requests 101 workshop with Maya Dukmasova, a senior reporter at @injusticewatch. Maya will explain how to file FOIA requests and how to understand (and fight!) government agencies’ responses. Masks required. Dinner provided. Age... More

Philosophy and Revolution book discussion

Sulzer Regional Library, Study Room A, 4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Mon, Sept. 14, 2026, 6:00 PM to Mon, Sept. 14, 2026, 7:30 PM

News and Letters Committees invites you to a hybrid (online and in-person) book group on Philosophy and Revolution Learn about Marxist-Humanism by participating in a study group on the philosophy the right wing despises and totally mischaracterizes. This week’s chapter one, which we will read out... More

Free Food on the Quad @ UIC

The Quad, East Campus, University of Illinois at Chicago (south of Harrison St, east of Halsted St), Chicago

Mon, Sept. 14, 2026, 12:00 PM to Mon, Sept. 14, 2026, 2:00 PM

Calling all members of the UIC campus community - would you like to celebrate the new academic year with some free food and solidarity? Then join us this Monday (9/14) from 12-2 PM on the east campus quad for a little solidarity picnic! Come kick it with a bunch of our campus unions and progressive ... More

Open Mic Fundraiser for Gaza

Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

Sun, Sept. 13, 2026, 6:00 PM to Sun, Sept. 13, 2026, 8:00 PM

Join my friends and I at @nabalacafe for a night of music, poetry, storytelling and more as we raise money for the Mahmoud Family in G-za. All are welcome to join on September 13th from 6-8pm. Come ready to have a good time! Recommended donations are $5-$10 but anything you can give helps! All mon... More

Ride For Palestine

400 E. Monroe, Chicago

Sun, Sept. 13, 2026, 6:00 PM

Join us for Ride for Palestine on September 13 at 6:00 PM! 🚲🇵🇸 Before we hit the pavement, we will gather at 400 East Monroe St for a special presentation and talk on the legacy of Palestinian revolutionary icon Leila Khaled. Following the talk, we will ride out together in solidarity, ending ... More

Falling For QTs, A Dance Party Fundraiser for Flowers For QTs

Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan St, Chicago

Sun, Sept. 13, 2026, 3:00 PM to Sun, Sept. 13, 2026, 8:00 PM

Join us this Sunday for 🪩FALLING FOR QTs🪩 at @coprosperitychicago on Sunday, September 13th! From 3pm to 8pm, we are hosting a Queer & Trans dance party and fundraiser benefiting @flowers4qts Wellness Closet and Organizer Stipends 🏳️‍⚧️✨️ 📅 Sunday, September 13th from 3 to 8pm 🏢 Co-Prosperity... More

Chicago Trans Authority Meet-Up

Gage Park Fieldhouse, 55th & Western Ave, Chicago

Sun, Sept. 13, 2026, 2:00 PM

The summer isn’t over if we can still hang at the Beach! Come out next month for our ride to the first ever west side They Beach at Humboldt Park Beach. 🚴🏽🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Sunday September 13 🐟🐠🐟 Meetup at Gage Park Fieldhouse at 2 pm Rollout at 2:30 pm 🩴🩴🩴 Ending at Humboldt Park Beach for a swim at... More

Sunrise Chicago Chapter Meeting

Sun, Sept. 13, 2026, 2:00 PM to Sun, Sept. 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

This Sunday, September 13th, we’ll have our September chapter meeting & new member introduction 30 minutes before! Monthly Chapter Meetings are a time for all members, new and old, to come together for updates, community building, and making decisions together as a chapter. If you’re new to Su... More

Radical Histories Walking Tour

West Town Law Office, 2502 W. Division St, Chicago

Sun, Sept. 13, 2026, 2:00 PM to Sun, Sept. 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

Join us for a walking tour of Humboldt Park where we will learn about Puerto Rican resistance in Chicago. Register here: https://bit.ly/PRwalking…... More

Pop Up Market and Fundraiser for Palestinian & Syrian Refugees

Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

Sun, Sept. 13, 2026, 11:00 AM to Sun, Sept. 13, 2026, 5:00 PM

Stop by @nabalacafe on September 13th to peruse through a pop up fundraiser! I'll be selling my handmade tatreez in many forms, such as: ready to hang pieces, mini frames, wooden stitched keychains, and debuting ✨️tatreez jewelry✨️. Slide through the carousel to see my most recent offerings. Feel fr... More

House Party to Defend the Minnesota 15!

Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Register to get address and more info.

Sat, Sept. 12, 2026, 7:00 PM to Sat, Sept. 12, 2026, 11:00 PM

Don't Allow the Trump Administration to Criminalize Dissent! On June 16, the Federal government arrested fifteen people, out of the tens of thousands of people who took a stand against ICE terror in Minnesota. Like so many in Chicago during "Operation Midway Blitz," the Minnesota 15 opposed th... More

Whiskey Tit Reading

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

Sat, Sept. 12, 2026, 6:00 PM to Sat, Sept. 12, 2026, 7:00 PM

Join us for a very special lineup of authors from the legendary indie press Whiskey Tit including Adam Axler, Tobias Carroll, Andrew Farkas, Dave Fitzgerald, Miette Gillette, David Scott Hay, Daniel A Hoyt, KT Mather, David Leo Rice, and Adam al-Sirgany. Adam Axler is a proud Clevelander who spen... More

Hey Chicago! Gary, IN Still Needs Our Help!

Sat, Sept. 12, 2026, 4:00 PM to Sat, Sept. 12, 2026, 7:00 PM

Mutual Aid Donation Drive We are teaming up with our community partners to run a much-needed mutual aid drive for our longtime friend, Gary, Indiana. The goal is to help empower locals in Northwest Indiana to recover from last month's storm and build resilient community power in the process. P... More

Philippine Society & Revolution - Parts 1 & 2

RSVP for location

Sat, Sept. 12, 2026, 4:00 PM to Sat, Sept. 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

Study with Malaya & PUSO Chicago ! 📚 Sharpen your knowledge of the Philippines by joining our two-session study on Philippine Society & Revolution (PSR). In Parts 1 & 2, we’ll cover the rich history of the Philippines and the Filipino people, from pre-colonial times, colonization, to the present ... More

You Have Friends Everywhere

Parking lot at S. Morgan & 32nd St, Chicago

Sat, Sept. 12, 2026, 4:00 PM to Sat, Sept. 12, 2026, 7:00 PM

YOU HAVE FRIENDS EVERYWHERE OUTDOOR PARTY ALERT! SEPT 12TH 4-7PM ( AT THE PARKING LOT OF MORGAN ST AND 32ND ST ) COME TO OUR BBQ AND VOLUNTEER FAIR AT THE MILLENIUM BANK PARKING LOT TO MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS AND ENJOY SOME FOOD & DRINKS! Bridgeport Alliance @bridgeportalliance Trash Castle @... More

Art Build for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya

9838 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL

Sat, Sept. 12, 2026, 12:00 PM

Join USPCN this Saturday at noon, 12 PM central time, at 9838 S. Roberts Rd., for an art build! As we create art together in advance of the AMAM’s Board of Trustees meeting, we demand the immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya from Israeli jail. We continue to uplift his voice ... More

PASO = Power

1903 N. Manheim Road, Melrose Park, IL

Sat, Sept. 12, 2026, 12:00 PM

Mobilization of Resistance commemorating the tragic death of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez and calling out all of the violence people have faced at the hands of ICE. PASO helps anchor the rapid response team in Melrose Park and Franklin Park which is where Silverio was murdered. We want the whole wo... More

PNAP Open House

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

Sat, Sept. 12, 2026, 12:00 PM to Sat, Sept. 12, 2026, 4:00 PM

⭐️ Join THE Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project for our first Open House!! 🤩 Get a chance to meet our staff, Organizing team, faculty, and community members. We’ll share a sneak peak at our upcoming 2026-2027 semester at Hill & Logan Prisons and Cook County Jail, updates from our organiz... More