CHOOSING LOVE: What LGBTQ+ Christians Can Teach Us All about Relationships, Inclusion, and Justice

Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark St, Chicago

July 24, 2025, 7 p.m. - July 24, 2025, 8:30 p.m.

Join us for the book launch celebrating the release of CHOOSING LOVE: What LGBTQ+ Christians Can Teach Us All about Relationships, Inclusion, and Justice by Dawne Moon & Theresa W. Tobin! If a culture war is happening, LGBTQ+ conservative Christians are on the front lines. While many people assum... More

Design the Movement

IQ Tutoring Center, 11739 SW Highway, Palos Heights, IL

July 24, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a graphic design teach-in by community organizer, Laila Grace Sayed! She will be breaking down the basics of design practices to create polished flyers, posters and banners for your org! Please attend with a laptop or tablet to participate in the workshop component or share with a fr... More

Gaza: A Carceral Space, Part 1

On line

July 24, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - July 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

Part of the "Understanding the Palestinian Relationship With Palestine" weekly series of sessions on Palestinian history by Tarek Khalil, Education Chair with American Muslims for Palestine - Chicago. Dive into the realities of life under occupation through this powerful 5-part series exploring d... More

Democracy Night

Wilder Mansion, 211 S. Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL

July 24, 2025, 6 p.m. - July 24, 2025, 8 p.m.

Now, more than ever, we must ask ourselves: What is happening to our democracy and what do we do about it? Join us for an urgent discussion on our Constitutional rights, democracy in peril, and what comes next, led by our outstanding 2025 Law Clerks and Interns. Do you want to be part of the chang... More

STOP the Genocide NOW!

500 W. Madison St, Chicago

July 24, 2025, 4:30 p.m.

Gaza is being starved! Rally in front of the Israeli consulate in Chicago. Bring pots & pans to make noise!... More

Abortion Academy: Study Abroad Session - Irish Lessons

On-line.

July 24, 2025, 2 p.m.

Join a virtual event with Dr. Maeve O’Brien from Alliance for Choice Derry. Link in bio! Dr. O’Brien will talk about the state of abortion access across the island of Ireland. The north of Ireland decriminalized abortion is 2019 and since then has enjoyed a gold standard level of abortion healthc... More

Our Story - Moving Beyond the One-Sided Narrative

On-line.

July 24, 2025, noon

How can we can move beyond the limitations of past negative decisions & one-sided portrayals, and focus on the resilience, growth & invaluable contributions of people returning from incarceration? Join the July virtual Lunch & Learn and discover strategies for self-advocacy, community building, and ... More

Summer Of Wellness Town Hall

George Washington High School, 3535 E. 114th Street, Chicago

July 23, 2025, 6 p.m. - July 23, 2025, 8 p.m.

More details to come shortly.... More

Digital Dystopia - Kicking Big Brother Out of School

Chicago Teachers Union headquarters, 1901 W. Carroll Street, Chicago

July 23, 2025, 6 p.m. - July 23, 2025, 9 p.m.

Kitchen Table is going on tour!! We’ve been working with @edgelands.institute, Twin Cities Innovation Alliance, Notice Coalition and GPS Network and are excited to premiere our anti-surveillance big puppet show “Digital Dystopia: Kicking Big Brother Out Of School” in the Midwest!... More

Radio Memorial for Gloria

Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago

July 22, 2025, 7 p.m. - July 22, 2025, 9 p.m.

A writing workshop with Amanda Gutierréz. RADIO MEMORIAL FOR GLORIA ANZALDUA JOIN US! To mark the 20th anniversary of Gloria Anzaldua's passing, Chicago Community Books and artist Amanda Gutiérrez invite the public to participate in a writing workshop honoring the late Chicana writer and activist... More

AFIRE Volunteer Info Session

July 22, 2025, 6 p.m.

Join the Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment as we talk about the work of AFIRE and the ways volunteers can support our mission. We welcome all current volunteers as well as new volunteers or folks interested in learning more about AFIRE. You will walk away knowing the various... More

Stop ICE Abductions & Block the Bombs

On-line.

July 22, 2025, 6 p.m. - July 22, 2025, 7:15 p.m.

Featuring Rep. Delia Ramirez, Mahmoud Khalil, Pedro Rios of AFSC, and Brad Parker of the Center for Constitutional Rights. Register at the link below.... More

Stop Starving Gaza NOW!

McNally Capital Headquarters, 151 N. Franklin St, Chicago

July 22, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

Emergency protest as starvation has reached the point of irreparable harm for hundreds of thousands of our fellow human beings.... More

Faith Leaders Call for Mercy and Compassion for Immigrants

Outside of Immigration Court, 55 E. Monroe Street, Chicago

July 21, 2025, 3 p.m.

In response to the growing fear and uncertainty facing immigrant communities, faith leaders and concerned residents from across Chicagoland will gather for a peaceful demonstration to demand mercy, compassion, and respect for immigrant families. The event, organized by a coalition of faith-based ... More

Palestinian Cooking Class to Benefit Arts Assn in Gaza

Gracias Maria, 1850 S. Blue Island Ave, Chicago

July 20, 2025, 7 p.m. - July 20, 2025, 8:30 p.m.

This Sunday evening I’m teaming up with my friends Jerusalem Academy of the Arts and al Hub Chicago to do a live cooking class/demo. There is very limited space, but we’ll be doing an interactive walkthrough of the national dish of Palestine: Msakhan! As well as fresh wood fired pitas and hummus... More

Free Palestine & Lebanon Benefit Concert

Cafe Mustache, 2313 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

July 20, 2025, 4 p.m. - July 20, 2025, 7 p.m.

Music, poetry, art & community Chicago fundraiser benefit concert. Some musician friends and I are organizing a benefit concert this Sunday July 20th at Cafe Mustache. There will be music, poetry, art, and community. We would love for you to be there to show support and solidarity. Artists inc... More

Chicago Community Jail Support Ice Cream/BBQ Social Gathering

Humboldt Park (next to the boat house), Chicago

July 20, 2025, noon - July 20, 2025, 3 p.m.

You are invited - whether you've been on the front lines with us or are simply curious about what Jail Support is all about, come hang out, connect, and build community with fellow volunteers.... More

Capital's Host

Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago

July 20, 2025, 10 a.m. - July 20, 2025, noon

The island of Ireland is marketed as the land of a hundred thousand welcomes. But behind the warm 'céad míle fáilte' lies a state built to host profit, not people. As we've learnt through our efforts toward solidarity with Palestine, Irish officials on both sides of the border often use the langu... More

Love Songs for Palestine

Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

July 19, 2025, 7 p.m.

A fundraiser for Prosthetics For Palestine featuring Persian Cowboy, Burr Oak and Cusp. $10-20 donation. Masks required and provided.... More

People's Conference for Palestine Community Meeting

IL Reach Educational Center, 9741 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, IL

July 19, 2025, 6 p.m.

Join us on July 19th at the IL Reach Education Center to learn more about the Second Annual Peoples Conference for Palestine. With the Conference host and outreach committee, we will reflect on the political moment, last years conference, and learn more about this years upcoming Conference. In ... More