Art For Fight Fund$
6100 S. Blackstone Ave, Chciago
Jan. 17, 2025, 5 p.m. - Jan. 17, 2025, 7 p.m.
During the end of the student-led week of healing in protest of the University’s brutal repression of its students, we invite ALL community members to come together at Build Coffee to fundraise for Mamayan and be with community Join us from 5-7PM, for an art market 🎨🖌️ where you can explore loca... More
Cybersecurity & Know Your Rights Community Workshop
PACC Office, 6450 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL
Jan. 16, 2025, 7 p.m.
Join us for a hands on cybersecurity training brought to you by the National Lawyers Guild and Lucy Parsons Lab!... More
Know Your Rights & ICE Watch Training
Via zoom.
Jan. 16, 2025, 6 p.m. - Jan. 16, 2025, 7 p.m.
Join us for an online training designed to empower our community with essential knowledge on: Your rights when interacting with ICE + How to join a Rapid Response Network + Tips to protect yourself and others. This training is open to Northwest Side residents and anyone in the city committed to c... More
Stop the Evictions Rally
University of Chicago Main Quad, 1150 E. 58th Street, Chicago
Jan. 16, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
An attack on one is an attack on us all! Last quarter, UChicago arrested, evicted, and indefinitely suspended two low-income students of color, Mamayan Jabateh and Student A, in connection with the Palestine solidarity protest that took place on campus on October 11. There, UCPD attacked protesto... More
Public Square Conversations
Evanston Public Library, 1st floor community room, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL
Jan. 14, 2025, 6 p.m. - Jan. 14, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago Area Peace Action is committed to making 2025 and beyond a period of deeper engagement with our membership and the broader community. With this in mind, we invite you to participate in the inaugural session of CAPA's Public Square Conversations, a space for connecting with community, engagin... More
Chicago Must Remain a Sanctuary City!
In front of City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago
Jan. 13, 2025, 11 a.m.
Trump has to pledged to make Chicago will be ground zero for mass deportations, and now Alderpeople Lopez and Tabares have introduced an ordinance, 2023-0004222, that will further President Trump’s agenda by permitting the Chicago Police Department to engage in immigration enforcement. We must f... More
The Immigrants' Spring
Decima Musa, 1901 S. Loomis Ave, Chicago
Jan. 12, 2025, 1 p.m.
Following a 12 noon rally at Tnochtitlan Square, 1800 S. Blue Island Ave, please join us at Decima Musa for a screening of this documentary about the huge 2006 marches for immigrant rights. The 1 million+ mobilization was key to defeating the notorious anti-immigrant Sensenbrenner bill, named after ... More
No Raids! No Deportations!
Plaza Tenochtitlan, 1800 S. Blue Island Ave, Chicago
Jan. 12, 2025, noon
Rally against threats to make Chicago "ground zero" for attacks on us and our neighbors! Following the rally, there will be a screening of "The Immigrants' Spring" (2006), 1 pm at Decima Musa, 1901 S. Loomist Street, Chicago.... More
From South Asia to Gaza Solidarity
Fusion Social, 4405 Winfield Rd, Warrenville, IL
Jan. 12, 2025, noon - Jan. 12, 2025, 3 p.m.
Join us for a meaningful afternoon of unity, culture, and advocacy. This event highlights the shared struggles and resilience between South Asia and Gaza while raising vital funds for Gaza mutual aid. Admission Includes: •A delicious South Asian-inspired fusion brunch •Engaging discussions ... More
Fighting Deportations
The Orphanage, 641 W. 31st Street, Chicago
Jan. 11, 2025, 2 p.m. - Jan. 11, 2025, 5 p.m.
The next administration is planning to deport twenty million migrants, and they plan to start those mass deportations here in Chicago. We want to do everything we can to keep that from happening. Join us at the Orphanage on Saturday, Jan. 11th from 2-5 pm for a training and assembly on anti-depo... More
The Heart of Palestine: art, dabke, tatreez & tales
Elmhurst Public Library, Large Meeting Room A/B, 125 S. Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL
Jan. 11, 2025, 1 p.m. - Jan. 11, 2025, 4 p.m.
Walk through an art filled journey through the eyes of children from G_z@. Learn some basic dabke moves. Take a tatreez lesson or just bring your kids for some storytime. Free admission. Refreshments will be served.... More
Healthcare Under Siege
Michigan Avenue & Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago
Jan. 11, 2025, 1 p.m.
Join the coalition THIS Saturday, 1 pm at Michigan & Ida B Wells to demand that (Israel )end the genocide in Gaza! Over a year of genocide has devastated Gaza’s civilian infrastructure as Israel has intentionally targeted hospitals, schools, and media and news buildings. Come out!... More
No Pride in Genocide
Gallery Wrightwood, 3325 W. Wrightwood, Chicago
Jan. 10, 2025, 7 p.m. - Jan. 10, 2025, 10 p.m.
Film Screening. Join us in opening the De-assimilate exhibition with a screening of short films and one full length film focused on the intersection of Palestinian and queer identities. De-assimilate is a collection of works by Christina Sifri, a local Palestinian artist, who describes the inspirati... More
Midwest Books to Prisoners Black-Only Book Packing Night
The Orphanage, 641 W. 31st Street, Chicago
Jan. 9, 2025, 6 p.m. - Jan. 9, 2025, 9 p.m.
Potluck and book packing night. This is a Black-only space. The last Black only bookpacking night was very successful!! It will now be a monthly occurrence that you can look forward to! Bring snacks, offerings, and some packing hands. There is an every-growing shrine for people who have been kill... More
Arab Youth Volunteer Meeting
Alhambra Palace Restaurant, 1240 W Randolph Street, Chicago
Jan. 8, 2025, 7 p.m. - Jan. 8, 2025, 9 p.m.
Calling on all Palestinian and Arab youth in the Chicagoland area to join the Palestinian Youth Movement for our next volunteer meeting on Wednesday, January 8 from 7-9pm at Alhambra! As the brutal attacks and ongoing genocide against our people in Palestine continues, it is our responsibility to... More
Stop Bombing Hospitals
Israeli Consulate, 500 W Madison, Chicago
Jan. 6, 2025, 5 p.m.
Join Behind Enemy Lines in protesting the grotesque attacks on hospitals in Gaza, including the recent seizure of the only functioning hospital in northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan Hospital. The director of the hosptial, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiyeh was captured and has not been seen or heard from since. So come... More
Conversations of Grief and Healing for Palestine
Fountaindale Public Library, Meeting Room C, 300 W. Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL
Jan. 5, 2025, 2 p.m. - Jan. 5, 2025, 5 p.m.
We invite you to join us for an afternoon of connection, reflection, and healing. Together, we will create a safe space to share stories, process grief, and support one another as we stand in solidarity with Palestine. Space is limited, so please register using the link below. Let’s come toget... More
From Ground Zero
Various AMC theaters
Jan. 3, 2025, 6 p.m.
Palestine's official submission for the 2025 Academy Awards, "From Ground Zero," is a collection of revealing stories from 22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war, who capture their lives in Gaza admist war. Using a blend of animation, documentary, and fiction, they create a powerful testament ... More
Hanukkah Lighting for Palestine
Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago
Jan. 2, 2025, 6 p.m.
Bring Your Own Menorah to Federal Plaza next Thursday, January, 2nd. This is a public gathering to celebrate the light of community in the face of our grief and rage at the ongoing genocide. We gather to commemorate this holiday with the knowledge that, like Antiochus, all tyrants will fall. We rema... More
Support Our Unhoused Neighbors
Touhy Park, northwest corner (Clark St., 1/2 block south of Jarvis), Chicago
Jan. 1, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - Jan. 1, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Join us and help to share more warm dishes / soup / coffee to our unhoused neighbors. Ventra cards, clean cold weather gear is always welcome.... More