Open Mic Night Supporting Sumud

Gold Coast Cafe, 754 N Clark Street, Chicago

Sept. 27, 2024, 7 p.m.

As we approach one year of Israel’s genocide and Gaza, we are asking our community to join us in uplifting the people of Gaza through “The people stand with Gaza” fundraising campaign. Sumud is a Palestinian cultural value, ideological theme and political strategy roughly meaning "steadfastness" or ... More

Together, We Have All We Need: CTJMF Art Market

2717 W. Madison St, Chicago

Sept. 27, 2024, 6 p.m. - Sept. 27, 2024, 9 p.m.

Come out and support the Chicago Torture Justice Memorials Foundation at a benefit art market on September 27th, 6-9pm at 2717 W. Madison St! The art market features several movement artists, plus a silent art auction. Featuring Juarez Hawkins, Patric McCoy, Isissia Drake, Mary Patten, Laurie Pa... More

Chicago Irish for Palestine Networking Event

Nabala Cafe, 4660 N Broadway, Chicago

Sept. 27, 2024, 6 p.m.

Please join Chicago Irish for Palestine at Nabala Cafe on Friday, September 27th! ☕️ We are gathering at 6pm. 🎻 Live music starts at 7pm. We like to sit inside and outside. Bring your own outdoor chair if you want to enjoy the evening air. And bring ideas for Irish American solidarity for Palestine!... More

Film Showing & Discussion: 10 Years Since the Disappearance of the 43 Ayotzinapa Students

IPO office, 2102 W Cermak, Chicago

Sept. 27, 2024, 6 p.m.

Where are they? Ayotzinapa hurts! Parents demand justice and want their children alive. They took them alive, we want them alive. Presentation of a historical film about the 43 of Ayotzinapa. Conversation to learn more about the students' case. Free: Live music and refreshments.... More

Southside Open Meetings for Treatment Not Trauma

606A E 61st St, Chicago and via Zoom

Sept. 26, 2024, 6 p.m.

These meetings are hybrid: come in person to our office at 606A E 61st Street, Chicago OR get the Zoom link / phone number for second Saturday 10:30am meetings via https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsc-qrqT0sGdBntC-EtqwGc7pMnmJ-xcHK#/registration And get the Zoom link / phone number for four... More

Protest the Worst Festival of All Time

Sept. 26, 2024, 5 p.m.

Anti-abortion forces behind fake clinics will hold a fundraiser at the posh Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago. We'll be protesting them!... More

Know Your Rights: The Illinois Murder Registry

Chicago Torture Justice Center, 6337 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago

Sept. 26, 2024, 4:30 p.m. - Sept. 26, 2024, 5:45 p.m.

The Illinois Murder Registry affects over 8,000 Illinoisans. Instead of keeping us safe, the registry criminalizes Black, brown and poor communities in Illinois, creating a cycle of perpetual punishment. We are offering a Know Your Rights training at the Center for those impacted by the IL Murder... More

Protest: 10 Years Since the Disappearance of the 43 Ayotzinapa Students

Mexican Consulate, 204 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago

Sept. 26, 2024, 2 p.m. - Sept. 26, 2024, 5 p.m.

Where are they? Ayotzinapa hurts! Demonstration to demand justice for the 43 Ayotzinapa students at the Mexican Consulate in Chicago.... More

Where Olive Trees Weep

Evanston Public Library Community Room, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

Sept. 25, 2024, 5 p.m. - Sept. 25, 2024, 8 p.m.

Join Chicago Area Peace Action in-person on Wednesday, September 25th at 5 PM for "Where Olive Trees Weep: Trauma of Occupation in the West Bank," a powerful documentary film with discussion to follow. “Where Olive Trees Weep” offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Pal... More

Hands Off Lebanon Emergency Protest!

Ida B. Wells Drive & Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Sept. 23, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

Israel's latest spate of provocative attacks on Lebanon, combined with the continued bombings and starvation of Gaza and violent land thefts in the West Bank, are a recipe for a wider war. Meanwhile the Biden-Harris administration continues to give a blank check for this genocide. Come to an emer... More

United in Heritage: Celebrating Palestine and Hispanic Cultures

New Haven Park, 569 New Haven Ave, Aurora, IL

Sept. 22, 2024, noon - Sept. 22, 2024, 3 p.m.

Honoring shared histories of resistance and resilience. Free activities: pinata, loteria, arts/crafts, nasheeds. Delicious tacos, elote, and snacks will be available for purchase. Beautiful henna will be offered by Henna By Amara. Facepaint by Shellyglammakeup Proceeds will benefit the UNRWA (... More

Legacy Project Tour & Reception

Sept. 21, 2024, 2 p.m. - Sept. 21, 2024, 5 p.m.

Chicago's LGBTQ+ history tour hosted by Renauda Riddle, Angela Barnes & Nobody's Darling 2 PM - Gather at Nobody's Darling 2:20 PM - Trolley leaves promptly for curated guided tour of the Legacy Walk 3 PM - Return to Nobody's Darling for delicious small bites, beverages and lively conversat... More

Evanston's 3rd Pro-Choice Rally and March

Raymond Park (1501 Hinman Ave), Evanston, IL The location is about 4 blocks from the "Davis" stop of the Purple Line el.

Sept. 21, 2024, noon

Evanston Voices for Choice, a coalition of organizations and individuals committed to Pro-Choice. Announcing the 3rd upcoming area-wide Pro-Choice March and Rally, scheduled to take place on Saturday September 21st, 2024. Location will be Raymond Park, 1501 Hinman Ave, Evanston. To join the coaliti... More

Imaginary Power, Real Horizons

Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W 18th St, Chicago

Sept. 20, 2024, 7 p.m.

Pilsen Community Books author event with Richard Gilman-Opalsky and Franklin Dmitryev.... More

Bread & Puppet: The Beginning After the End of Humanity Circus

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena, Chicago

Sept. 19, 2024, 7 p.m. - Sept. 19, 2024, 9 p.m.

The legendary Bread and Puppet Theater comes to Chicago for a special production of "The Beginning After the End of Humanity Circus," a brand new show in the tradition of the iconic Bread & Puppet Circuses that began at Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont in 1970. The show will draw on traditiona... More

Stop the U.S. Backed Genocide of Gaza

Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago

Sept. 19, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

No votes for Genocide! End all U.S. aid to "Israel"! Arms Embargo Now!... More

We Won't Bury the Slain: A Day of Action for Police Accountability

Grace Church of Logan Square, 3325 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago

Sept. 18, 2024, 7 p.m.

A prayer vigil at Grace Church of Logan Square, 7 pm, Sept. 18th. Following the tragic shootings of Dexter Reed in Chicago and Sonya Massey in Springfield, the Community Renewal Society is organizing our “We Won’t Bury the Slain” Day of Action on September 18 in partnership with Urban Village Chu... More

Real-Life Skills for Formerly Incarcerated People

Chicago Torture Justice Center, 6337 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago

Sept. 18, 2024, 6 p.m. - Sept. 18, 2024, 7:30 p.m.

The Holistic and Liberatory Reentry Team of the Chicago Torture Justice Center presents Real-Life Skills with Precious Bonner, in partnership with the Bonner Foundation. The workshop provides information about financial literacy and other helpful skills for those entering back into society. The n... More

Visualizing Palestine: A Chronicle of Colonialism & the Struggle for Liberation

Sept. 18, 2024, 10 a.m.

Join Haymarket Books and Visualizing Palestine for the launch of our book, Visualizing Palestine: A Chronicle of Colonialism and The Struggle for Liberation, at 10 am CST, Sept 18th. Book co-editors and Visualizing Palestine team members Aline Batarseh and Yosra El Gazzar will be in conversation ... More

Invisible Giants

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

Sept. 17, 2024, 6:30 p.m. - Sept. 17, 2024, 8:30 p.m.

Catch a special advance screening of "Invisible Giant," an unreleased short documentary that powerfully underscores the significance of preserving and uplifting the often-overlooked histories of Black women. The film will be followed by a discussion about Black women's archives with authors Miam... More