- ICIRR (for immigration-related arrests and ICE sightings): 855-435-7693
- NLG Hotline (if you are arrested at a protest or for political activity): 872-465-4244
- Cook County Public Defender hotline (if you are arrested in Chicago or any other city or town in Cook County): 844-817-4448
- First Defense Legal Aid Hotline (to report police, federal law enforcement, or national guard misconduct): 800-529-7374
Free President Maduro
Federal Plaza, Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago
March 17, 2026, 5 p.m.
PROTEST with us on March 17 at 5pm at Federal Plaza to demand— Free Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro & First Lady Cilia Flores! No War on Venezuela! 🇻🇪 While our communities are attacked by feds, our neighbors murdered and abducted by ICE, funding for our food, schools, and healthcare cut, Tru... More
E.A.T. FREE Breakfast Program
Westside Justice Center, 601 S. California Ave, Chicago
March 17, 2026, 7 a.m. - March 17, 2026, 9 a.m.
With the recent federal cuts to SNAP benefits, many of our neighbors are worried about how they'll keep their pantries full. At EAT, we believe good food is a basic right, not a privilege. Starting Tuesday, March 17, 2026, we're launching EAT's Free Breakfast Program at the Westside Justice Cente... More
All Out to Legion Park
Legion Park, 3103 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago
March 17, 2026, 6:30 a.m.
While you vote on Tuesday, unhoused residents of Legion Park will be forcibly evicted from their homes. On Saturday, Park District Superintendent Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, Chief Homelessness Officer Sendy Soto, and members of the Department of Family & Support Services FINALLY responded to Legion resi... More
Drag Bingo Fundraiser
My Buddy's Chicago, 4416 N. Clark Street, Chicago
March 16, 2026, 6 p.m.
Come have some fun with us for a good cause... Join Reproductive Transparency Now for a few hours of fun, games, and laughter while we raise money to defend bodily autonomy and warn Chicagoans about anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs)! 📅 Thursday, March 26th 📍 My Buddy's Chicago (Ra... More
2nd Annual Moonlight & Mercy
ARWA, 704 E. Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL
March 15, 2026, 7 p.m. - March 15, 2026, 11:59 a.m.
A Night For Women By women ✨ MOONLIGHT & MERCY — ALL ARE WELCOME Join us for the 2nd Annual Moonlight & Mercy, a community night open to everyone 🌙🤍 🛍️ Last-minute Eid gifts ✨ Henna on the spot ☕ Arwa Yemeni Coffee + Mustards Craft BBQ to keep you going through the night 🤲 Sadaqah oppor... More
Narrating Palestine: A Conversation on History and Drama with Ismail Khalidi and Rashid Khalidi
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
March 15, 2026, 3:30 p.m. - March 15, 2026, 5 p.m.
At a time when attempts at historical erasure are at a fever pitch, we take a moment to step back and consider the role that drama, writing, and art can play in keeping history alive. When we remember, we resist erasure and memory becomes an act of resistance. We're honored to join Under the Tree Po... More
Fundraiser in Support of Urgent Humanitarian Relief in Cuba
Edgewater Beach Apartments, Pool Terrace, 5555 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago
March 15, 2026, 3 p.m. - March 15, 2026, 5 p.m.
Join us for a fundraiser for urgent humanitarian relief! Cuba no esta sola! Fiesta solidaria! Music by Ramon & Haydée Marino and the Fuego de Cumbia Trio. Remarks from solidarity allies. Light refreshments provided. $25 admission - RSVP required please at https://tinyurl.com/4arrtr9c... More
Humanitarian Relief to Cuba
5555 N. Sheridan Rd, Chicago (the activity room)
March 15, 2026, 3 p.m. - March 15, 2026, 5 p.m.
Join us in Chicago to support critical aid efforts for Cuba with live music, delicious food, and a strong sense of community. Please join Marguerite and other solidarity activists in this emergency action to support Cuba. The global community is coming together to send emergency relief to the isl... More
Irish Resistance Music
Jarvis Square Tavern, 1502 W. Jarvis Ave, Chicago
March 15, 2026, 2:30 p.m. - March 15, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
Hey Friends! As we gear up for spring, please come join us for an afternoon of seasonal Irish Resistance Music (and other songs of defiance and Joy), sponsored by Protect RP. Sunday, March 15, 2:30 - 4:30 pm. at Jarvis Square Tavern, 1502 W. Jarvis Ave. No cover, but one drink minimum, and please... More
In the Name of Living
Co-Prosperity, 3219 S. Morgan St, Chicago
March 14, 2026, 7 p.m. - March 14, 2026, 9 p.m.
Join us for an evening of Iranian music and an informal panel discussion about the escalating war on Iran. Together we will reflect on the current political moment and the ongoing struggles and resistance inside Iran, where people continue to confront repression, authoritarian rule, and external agg... More
Chicago Dyke March Collective Community Iftar
Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago
March 14, 2026, 6 p.m. - March 14, 2026, 9 p.m.
$10-15 suggested donation, a portion of which will be donated to mutual aid. Food provided, so please RSVP at https://luma.com/r00n8szp Open to all!... More
Building a United Front Against Fascism - The Rainbow Coalition
Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago
March 14, 2026, 6 p.m.
As Fred Hampton Sr. said, “We don’t think you fight fire with fire best; we think you fight fire with water best. We’re going to fight racism not with racism, but we’re gonna fight with solidarity. We say we’re not going to fight capitalism with Black capitalism, but we’re going to fight it with soc... More
1 Year Commemoration of Tita Rebecca's Detention
RSVP for location
March 14, 2026, 5 p.m. - March 14, 2026, 7 p.m.
Join Tanggol Migrante Chicago on Saturday, March 14th from 5-7pm to harness the power, skills and spirit of Bayanhian from Filipinos across Chicagoland to protect, defend, and empower our community. Come to hear the current situation Tita Rebecca and reflect on our lessons to continue to fight for o... More
Liberation Flick 'Walkout'
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St, Aurora, IL
March 14, 2026, 3 p.m. - March 14, 2026, 6 p.m.
Join us for a screening and discussion of the 2006 film ‘Walkout.’ This powerful film tells the story of the 1968 East Los Angeles student walkouts, when thousands of Chicano students organized mass walkouts to protest racism, discrimination, and unequal education in their schools. Facing punishm... More
Say NO to a Joliet Data Center
Jefferson & Larkin Street, Joliet, IL
March 14, 2026, noon
Take back our city. Say NO to the Joliet Data Center. Bring signs, bring friends, Get LOUD.... More
Teachers for Social Justice Curriculum Fair 2026
Social Justice High School, 3120 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60623
March 14, 2026, 10 a.m. - March 14, 2026, 4 p.m.
Teachers for Social Justice's annual Curriculum Fair is back! Register today! Join us for the 2026 Teachers for Social Justice Curriculum Fair in Chicago The TSJ curriculum fair brings teachers together for keynote speakers, workshops, curriculum sharing, and resources. It is an energizing exp... More
Melting ICE - A Fundraiser Field Trip....
Skunk Cabbage Books, 2826 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
March 14, 2026, 10 a.m.
...to benefit the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund. Did you know that skunk cabbages are thermogenic - they generate their own heat to melt frozen, icy ground and prepare the soil for new growth in the spring? Join us for a hike in the woods to see skunk cabbages emerging for the spring and rais... More
Southeast Side Community Summit
Pullman Christian Reformed Church [424 E. 103rd Street]
March 14, 2026, 9 a.m. - March 14, 2026, noon
Join us for a morning of connection, conversation, and action at our upcoming Community Summit hosted by South Deering Manor Community Association & Rosemoor Community Association in collaboration with local partners. This gathering is designed to bring together residents from South Deering, Rose... More
The Irish Radical's Calendar
Various locations
March 14, 2026, 9 a.m. - March 14, 2026, 9 p.m.
As if everything wasn’t already happening everywhere all at once, it also happens to be St. Patrick’s Day Season. If like us, dissociating into a pint of green beer to distract yourself from the horrors isn’t cutting it anymore, we’ve put together a calendar of values aligned programming for the mon... More
A People's Cultural Gathering
Heritage Green Park, 610-30 W. Adams St, Chicago
March 14, 2026, 9 a.m.
“St. Patrick’s Day is a Holy Day in Chicago. There’s no more important place to be than old St. Patrick’s [Church]” - Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) , recipient of $1.1 million from AIPAC While we don’t agree with Durbin on much, we do agree that there is no more important place to be in Chicago t... More