Know Your Building. Know Your Landlord.

Legler Regional Library, 115 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago

Feb. 8, 2025, 10:30 a.m. - Feb. 8, 2025, 12:30 p.m.

In this workshop you'll learn to use public records to research code violations and property ownership for any building in Chicago. These tools are key for anyone dealing with unresponsive landlords and housing that feels like it's falling apart faster than the rent is going up. They’ll also sha... More

A Conversation With Dr. Norman Finkelstein

1240 W Randolph St., Chicago

Feb. 7, 2025, 4:30 p.m. - Feb. 7, 2025, 8 p.m.

Join SJP Chicago for an evening with renowned scholar, political scientist, and author, Dr. Finkelstein. This event will include a talk on his new book, a Q&A, and a book signing! You do not have to be a student to be able to attend! We will be checking ID upon entry. If you have already register... More

The Public Healthcare Crisis in Gaza

University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine West Tower, Room 227, 1853 W. Polk Street, Chicago

Feb. 7, 2025, 2 p.m. - Feb. 7, 2025, 3:50 p.m.

A medical colloquia. Join us for an insightful discussion featuring two expert on healthcare in Gaza. Our speakers include a physician with recent firsthand experience providing healthcare on the frontlines in Gaza, along with a PhD in Public Health who has extensive experience in community health a... More

Oslo Accords as a Means of Theft

Mecca Center, 16W560 91st Street, Willowbrook, IL

Feb. 6, 2025, 6:45 p.m. - Feb. 6, 2025, 8 p.m.

Part of "Unveiling Palestine: A Series on Different Sectors of Palestinian Society," a series of sessions on Palestinian History by Tarek Khalil at the Mecca Center in collaboration with American Muslims for Palestine. Future sessions will be held on February 13 and February 20 (see entries on t... More

War Criminals Out of Chicago!

3760 N Broadway, Chicago (Broadway Ave & Halsted Street)

Feb. 6, 2025, 6 p.m.

Yoav Gallant, former Israeli Occupation Minister of "Defense," who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes against the people of Gaza, will be in Chicago on a Genocide Apologist Tour! Chicagoland Palestinian, Jewish, and anti-war organizations will be protesting his visit!... More

Volunteer With the Rogers Park Free Store!

Feb. 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Feb. 5, 2025, 8 p.m.

Training session. Email us for more info at [email protected]... More

Immigrant Defense Forum

Friendship Community Place, 5150 N. Northwest Hwy, Chicago

Feb. 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

The US sanctuary city movement traces its roots to religious philosophy, with 8 churches publicly declaring to be sanctuaries in 1982, challenging the government’s refusal to grant asylum to certain Central American refugees escaping political instability and war. Honoring this tradition of resis... More

Working Bikes Cooperative Annual Meeting

Working Bikes Cooperative, 2434 S Western Ave, Chicago

Feb. 5, 2025, 6 p.m. - Feb. 5, 2025, 8 p.m.

Join us for food, drinks, and good company! We'll begin the meeting promptly at 6:30 PM and try to hit all the points on the agenda linked below and have everything wrapped up by 8:00 PM. We will be voting on the proposed Board slate at this meeting, so be sure to make your voice heard! The Worki... More

Circle of Hope - Recollecting After the Ceasefire

UIC Arab American Cultural Center (UIC Taft Hall Room 101)

Feb. 5, 2025, 4 p.m.

Please join us for a community discussion and reflection about the ceasefire in Gaza. We will be joined by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and PhD Candidate in Psychology at Northwestern University, Andrea Haidar. Refreshments and snacks will be provided, we hope to see you there!... More

Justice for Timothy Glaze! Community Vigil

Albany Terrace, 3030 W 21st Street, Chicago

Feb. 4, 2025, 6 p.m.

Murdered by police in the Albany Terrace Senior Building while experiencing a mental health crisis. Join us for a community vigil honoring his life and uplifting the demands for justice.... More

Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America

Feb. 2, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Feb. 2, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

Women & Children First Bookstore is thrilled to welcome Bernadette Atuahene for an event celebrating the release of "Plundered: How Racist Polities Undermine Black Homeownership in America." Please note: This event is free to attend, but registration is requested. Masks are required for our in-pe... More

Ceasefire Today, Liberation Tomorrow

Aqsa School, 7361 W 92nd Street, Bridgeview, IL

Feb. 1, 2025, 6 p.m. - Feb. 1, 2025, 8 p.m.

Mourning Our Past ** Understanding Our Present ** And Working For Our Future From Gaza to the West Bank, all eyes on Palestine. A community event. Join AMP Chicago and other leading Palestinian organizations, to discuss the next steps in the fight for a liberated Palestine, as we stand in soli... More

Why Trump's Peace Plans Aren't the Answer We Need

Dapper’s Restaurant, 2901 W. Addison (at California), Chicago, free parking Also available virtually at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81216467150

Feb. 1, 2025, 5 p.m.

Dee Knight will summarize arguments from A Realistic Path to Peace on what's needed for peace in: (a) the US/NATO Proxy War against Russia, (b) the US/Israeli genocide against Palestine, and (c) the hybrid war against China. College of Complexes, weekly free speech forum in-person and on zoom... More

PSL Info Session

Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago

Feb. 1, 2025, 1 p.m.

Get to know the @pslnational and learn what it means to be a part of a revolutionary, working-class party! The PSL is a revolutionary Marxist organization dedicated to building a movement for socialism in the U.S. Our members are involved in issues ranging from the fight for housing and higher ... More

No Deportations!

Belvidere Ave & Lewis Road, Waukegan, IL

Feb. 1, 2025, noon

ICE out of Lake County!... More

UIC Dissenters Community Healing

University of Illinois at Chicago Black Cultural Center (2nd floor Addams Hall)

Jan. 31, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - Jan. 31, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Building your safety plan & Liberation Psychology. We hope you’re doing well but the most likely scenario is that none of us are right now. Times are crazy and it’s been hard to get out of that slump. Join us this Friday January 31st from 5:30-6:30pm in the Black Cultural Center (2nd floor Addams... More

Al-Quds: Israeli Annexation

Mecca Center, 16W560 91st Street, Willowbrook, IL

Jan. 30, 2025, 6:45 p.m. - Jan. 30, 2025, 8 p.m.

Part of "Unveiling Palestine: A Series on Different Sectors of Palestinian Society," a series of sessions on Palestinian History by Tarek Khalil at the Mecca Center in collaboration with American Muslims for Palestine. Future sessions will be held on February 6, February 13 and February 20 (see ... More

Holy Redemption: Stealing Palestinian Land

Elmhurst Public Library, Large Meeting Room A/B, 125 S. Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL

Jan. 30, 2025, 5:45 p.m.

Join us for an evening of a thought-provoking documentary and meaningful dialogue. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the community and explore the message of Holy Redemption! A group discussion will follow the screening to dive deeper into the themes of the documentary. • Doors Open: ... More

ICCI Academy 3rd Annual Ramadan Bazaar

2435 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago

Jan. 30, 2025, 11 a.m. - Jan. 30, 2025, 6 p.m.

Sponsored by the Intifada Collective... More

Open Mic Night

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co, 9970 S Ridgeland Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL

Jan. 29, 2025, 7 p.m.

We want to hear your voices! Please be sure to contact me directly if you plan to speak! Let's come together as a community to support Qamaria and our sponsors! Thank you, Qamaria, for allowing this amazing opportunity! ❤️ We Are the Unity in Community! I dream of a liberated Palestine! And... More