Rhythms of Liberation - Cumbia 101

Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St, Aurora, IL

Fri, Oct. 9, 2026, 7:00 PM

Join us for an evening of Cumbia and exploring its roots, history, and role in resistance and liberation. After the discussion, stay for a beginner-friendly dance workshop where everyone is welcome! Cumbia carries the history of struggle, migration, culture, and resistance across Latin America an... More

Standing With Our Neighbors - a Benefit Concert and Celebration of Community

United Church of Rogers Park, 1545 W. Morse Ave, Chicago

Fri, Oct. 9, 2026, 7:00 PM

The Indivisible Rogers Park-West Ridge chapter is hosting a benefit concert to support the Immigrant Solidarity Fund for Rogers Park and West Ridge. The concert is on October 9, 7:00 - 10:00 pm. United Church of Rogers Park at 1545 W. Morse. The concert will feature protest music, singing, and danc... More

Resisting ICE

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

Fri, Oct. 9, 2026, 6:30 PM to Fri, Oct. 9, 2026, 8:00 PM

As we mark one year since operation Midway Blitz, join us to learn from folks across cities who are fighting ICE in their workplaces and neighborhoods 💥 We will hear from a member of the @minnesota.15 — who are being targeted for prosecution by the federal government for their organizing — as wel... More

Skullie Painting Fundraiser for Pilsen Arts & Community House

1637 W. 18th St, Chicago

Fri, Oct. 9, 2026, 6:30 PM to Fri, Oct. 9, 2026, 8:00 PM

💀FUNDRAISING SKULLIE PAINTING💀 🌟Join us for a fun night of sipping & painting skullies! 🌟As we continue our fundraising efforts, we are excited to have talented artist & executive director, Teresa Magana, leading our Skullie painting workshop! 🌟All levels are welcome 🌟All materials provide... More

The Revolutionary Humanism of Franz Fanon

University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for the Hamnities, 153 Behavioral Science Building, 1007 W. Harrison St, Ste 153, Chicago

Fri, Oct. 9, 2026, 9:30 AM to Fri, Oct. 9, 2026, 5:30 PM

Join the Institute for the Humanities for a one-day symposium with invited scholars and members of the UIC community as we hold an interdisciplinary conversation about Fanon and his project of radical and revolutionary humanism in the context of twenty-first century authoritarian attacks on academic... More

BorderlessLIVE! Inaugural Symposium & Fundraiser

Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St, Chicago

Thu, Oct. 8, 2026, 6:30 PM

BorderlessLive! is bringing together the people telling, shaping and living the stories of immigration in Chicago for one unforgettable night. 🎤 Journalism 🎭 Live performances 🥂 Drinks 🍴 Light bites 💬 Big conversations 🤝 Community October 8. Chicago History Museum. Come curious. Leave... More

Reinstate SEIU Local 73 Custodians

Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York St, Blue Island, IL

Thu, Oct. 8, 2026, 6:30 PM

✊🏾 Join us for a community meeting in Blue Island to talk about what’s next in the fight for our custodians! The Blue Island School Board shamefully and unjustly terminated 83% of the unionized custodial staff. Now it’s our teachers, students, staff, and parents who are directly impacted by this ... More

What Responsibilities Come With Power?

Center for Identity + Inclusion, 5710 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago

Thu, Oct. 8, 2026, 6:30 PM

THIS THURSDAY! 🗣️🍽️ Join the Organization of Black Students Action Committee for our first Community Conversation of the year: What Responsibilities Come With Power? When do you feel powerful? How does power shape our communities? And what do we owe one another when we hold it? No panel. No des... More

Resurge Performance Festival

Co-Prosperity, 3219 S. Morgan St, Chicago

Thu, Oct. 8, 2026, 6:00 PM to Sat, Oct. 10, 2026, 9:00 PM

Join us for the return of Co-Prosperity’s annual performing arts festival! Resurge returns this year as a celebration of queer performance, identity, and the complicated realities we live. While queer life remains at the heart of the festival, Resurge asks us to look beyond celebration alone to enga... More

Join Us In Building a Movement for Radical Science

Hyde Park Quaker House, 5615 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago

Thu, Oct. 8, 2026, 6:00 PM to Thu, Oct. 8, 2026, 7:30 PM

Save the date! We’ll be running a new member orientation at the Hyde Park Quaker House the first full week of October, the 8th at 6 pm. During this event, you’ll hear a little about the history of SftP, what radical science is, and what our aims are as a chapter. We’ll share opportunities to get inv... More

Afghanistan Year 1380

Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago

Thu, Oct. 8, 2026, 6:00 PM

EDITOR'S NOTE: WE HAVE JUST LEARNED THAT THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR POSSIBLE UPDATES. Join Kalaam Project and CODEPINK Chicago on Thursday, October 8th at 6pm for a screening of Afghanistan Year 1380, followed by a teach-in and discussion to mark 25 years since the U.S. invasi... More

Veterans Against the War Meetup in St. Paul

Thu, Oct. 8, 2026, 5:30 PM to Thu, Oct. 8, 2026, 7:30 PM

Twin Cities! Are you an inactive About Face member wanting to re-connect or a veteran, active duty or National Guard member who is About Face curious? Join us every third Thursday for a social meet-up! Emotional support human and/or kids are always welcome to be part of our meet-ups. The br... More

From the Frat House to the White House - Stop Sexual Violence

University of Illinois at Chicago Quad, south of Harrison St, west of Halsted St, Chicago

Thu, Oct. 8, 2026, 12:00 PM

Expel rapists, not protesters! Socialist Alternative is joining the @womensmarch on October 8 for the national day of action “From the Frat House to the White House, Stop Sexual Assault.” Chicago Socialist Alternative will be hosting a rally for this day of action on UIC’s Quad, at 12PM. The c... More

Pack the Court for Marion Jones!

Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave, Courtroom 201, Chicago

Thu, Oct. 8, 2026, 10:00 AM

ALL OUT FOR MARION JONES 📢 Join us in gathering support and bringing as many people as possible to court on October 8th at 10am! At the last court date, the judge took notice of the strong community presence and support for Marion. For this court date, we want to show up even stronger! ‼️Share th... More

Keep Chicago Housed Press Conference

City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St, Outside City Hall (West Entrance), Chicago

Thu, Oct. 8, 2026, 9:00 AM

We need a local government that shows up for our communities. Join our coalition of community organizations and concerned Chicagoans next Thursday to demand City Council fund housing in the 2027 city budget! More than 50,000 people experience homelessness in Chicago each year—whether that’s sleep... More

Taller de Derechos Laborales en Rogers Park

Iglesias San Geronomio, 1709 W. Lunt Ave, Chicago

Wed, Oct. 7, 2026, 7:00 PM

Derecho que no se conoce derecho que se pierde. A right that is not known is a right that is lost.... More

Southwest Side Town Hall on the City Budget

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council Service Center, 4000 S. Archer Ave, Chicago

Wed, Oct. 7, 2026, 6:00 PM

Join us next Wednesday to discuss the Chicago city budget as we demand that City Council pass an equitable budget for 2027. Come with your questions and bring a guest to learn more about the budget process and how we can ensure our elected officials vote to tax the wealthy and fund vital resources l... More

All Out for the Oak Lawn Police & Fire Commission Meeting!

9446 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

Wed, Oct. 7, 2026, 5:30 PM

‼️ ACTION ALERT: ALL OUT FOR THE OAK LAWN FIRE & POLICE COMMISSION MEETING‼️ ‼️ ACTION ALERT: ALL OUT FOR THE OAK LAWN FIRE & POLICE COMMISSION MEETING‼️ Join us for our monthly protest at the Oak Lawn Fire & Police Commission meeting, to demand justice for our community, #Justice4Murod Kurdi ... More

Beyond the Scrubs - A Nurse's Testimony In Gaza

Saint Xavier University, Butler Room, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago

Wed, Oct. 7, 2026, 3:30 PM to Wed, Oct. 7, 2026, 4:30 PM

Join us for Beyond the Scrubs: A Nurse’s Testimony in Gaza, a conversation featuring Hamza AbdulQader, who will share his testimony and reflections on three years of genocide in Gaza and the experiences of healthcare workers and civilians living through it 🩺 This is an opportunity to listen, lear... More

Abortion Funds Fighting Against Hyde

Wed, Oct. 7, 2026, 1:30 PM to Wed, Oct. 7, 2026, 2:30 PM

For callers, nationwide abortion funds are magic. When the tide is high and funds are low, a call to one of their hotlines brings both financial and emotional relief. They pay for abortions, run period and diaper pantries, deliver reproductive health kits, fly patients in ban states to care, and mor... More