ICE Out of Bensenville!
Elm Court Apartments, 112 Bridget Court, Bensenville, IL
June 7, 2025, 9 a.m.
A Procession for Peace The Elm Court Apartments behind the Chase banks in Bensenville, where almost all residents are Hispanic, have been terrorized by immigration officials with more than six visits from ICE. These agents have sown fear in mothers, children, and workers, and have targeted a grou... More
41 Years of Injustice
In front of the Indian Consulate in Chicago, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza, Chicago (just east of the Tribune Building)
June 6, 2025, 1 p.m. - June 6, 2025, 4 p.m.
Protesting the June 1984 massacre of Sikhs by India and continuing violence and discrimination.... More
"The Encampments" Film Showing and Panel
Lake Street Church, 1450 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
June 5, 2025, 7 p.m. - June 5, 2025, 9:30 p.m.
From Executive Producer Macklemore, The Encampments offers an urgent, intimate portrait of America’s student movement, ignited at Columbia University as students protested their universities’ ties to the war on Gaza. Their actions sparked a nationwide uprising, with encampments spreading across hund... More
The Night Won't End
June 5, 2025, 5:45 p.m. - June 6, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
Please join us for a screening of the Aljazeera Fault Lines Series documentary, "The Night Won't End," followed by discussion. Please register at the URL below.... More
Celebracion Latina
University of Chicago, Ida Noyes, 3rd Floor Theatre, 1212 E. 59th Street, Chicago
June 5, 2025, 4 p.m. - June 5, 2052, 6:30 p.m.
All Are Welcome! ✨🎓 Join us for Celebración Latina, the first-ever ceremony at UChicago dedicated to honoring the achievements, culture, and contributions of Latino/e students! 💃🏽🎉 📅 Date: June 5, 2025 🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:30 PM 📍 Location: Ida Noyes, 3rd Floor Theatre This is a celebration f... More
The AI Con
Women & Children First Bookstore, 5233 N. Clark Street, Chicago
June 4, 2025, 7 p.m. - June 4, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
Is artificial intelligence going to take over the world? Have big tech scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think on its own? Is it going to put authors, artists, and others out of business? Are we about to enter an age where computers are better than humans at everything? The answ... More
Freedom of Speech is Under Attack
Chicago Teachers Union headquarters, 1901 W. Carroll Ave, 2nd floor, Chicago
June 4, 2025, 5 p.m.
How can unions fight back? Food provided. Please RSVP at the link below.... More
JUSTICE FOR MUROD! 2 YEAR COMMEMORATION PROTEST IN OAK LAWN
9446 Raymond Ave., Oak Lawn, IL
June 4, 2025, 5 p.m.
June 2025 marks 2 years since the Oak Lawn police allowed Leanne Cusack to leave the scene of the accident in which she killed Murod Kurdi. Join us as we support the Kurdi family & demand justice for Murod at our monthly protest of the Oak Lawn Police & Fire Commission Meeting. For years now, we ... More
Justice 4 Murod 2 Year Commemoration Protest
9446 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
June 4, 2025, 5 p.m.
We are approaching two years since Oak Lawn Police allowed Leanne Cusack to leave the scene of the accident in which she killed Arab American Murod Kurdi. Join us as we support the Kurdi family and demany justice for Murod at our monthly protest of the Oak Lawn Police & Fire Commission meeting. ... More
Illinois Divestment Teach-In
Pilsen community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
June 3, 2025, 7 p.m.
Join members of the Illinois Divest Coalition for a teach-in on Illinois’ growing divestment campaign and how to get involved. Illinois Divest demands the end of our pension funds and tax dollars being invested in genocide and community decision making power over investments. * Learn about the I... More
Witnessing Palestine: Stories of Hope, Resilience and Justice
Alahambra Palace, 1240 W. Randolph Street, Chicago
June 1, 2025, 4:30 p.m. - June 1, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join Eyewitness Palestine for our second annual gala, on June 1st at Al Hambra, featuring: ** Rola Azar, Palestinian singer from Nazareth ** Said Rabieh, tour guide from Jerusalem ** Mariam Barghouti, Palestinian journalist from the West Bank ** Marc Lamont Hill, US journalist. These have b... More
Learning From Our Past to Organize Our Future
Mosque Foundation, 7360 W. 93rd Street, Second Floor, Bridgeview, IL
May 31, 2025, 6 p.m.
Join us for a powerful screening of the Oscar winning film, "No Other Land," a story of resilience, struggle, and the enduring legacy of Nakba. Following the film, we'll discuss how to organize and take action within our hyper local community to stand in solidarity. Together, we can turn awarenes... More
May Day: From Cuba to Chicago
SEIU 73, 300 S Ashland Ave, 4th floor (Teamster building)
May 31, 2025, 4 p.m. - May 31, 2025, 6 p.m.
Panel discussion with participants in May Day labor delegation to Cuba and Chicago organizers of May Day “No Nos Vamos” march. Featuring: **Joe Richert, Secretary Treasurer, Service Employees Intl. Union 73 **Jeffrey Howard, Exec, Vice President, Service Employees Intl.Union 73 **Clara Alcott... More
Queer Life in Zines, Past & Present
Life on Marz Community Club, 1950 N. Western Ave, Chicago
May 31, 2025, 3 p.m. - May 31, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
Get a jump start on celebrating Pride Month by joining us for an informal event on "Queer Identity in Zines: Past & Present." We'll meet up on Saturday May 31st from 3–4:30 pm at @istherelifeonmarz in Bucktown and learn about queer history in zines, then create our own mini zines! Please conside... More
Save the Briar East Woods
The Orphanage, 641 W. 31st Street, Chicago
May 31, 2025, 2 p.m.
Screening of documentary by Jana Abouhashem. Q&A to follow.... More
10 Years Later: Reflections on Reparations Won!
6337 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago
May 31, 2025, noon - May 31, 2025, 6 p.m.
Hear from the organizers and survivors who fought for reparations that were won in 2015: Mark Clements Gregory Banks John Conroy Amanda Shackelford Alice Kim Moderated by Taliah Carter Come for the panel and stick around for the party! Panel 12 noon to 2 pm Community Party 2 pm to ... More
Hands Off Healthcare!
Kimball Street & N. Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL
May 31, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - May 31, 2025, 1 p.m.
Register at the link below.... More
Health Care for All!
Blue Cross Blue Shield HQ, 300 E. Randolph Street, Chicago
May 31, 2025, 11 a.m.
Medicare 4 All National Day of Action Millions of of disabled and poor people are facing loss of health care, due to promised cuts to Medicaid. Join the fight! Save & Improve Medicaid & Medicare.... More
Free Restorative Justice Training for Educators!
First session will be held at Manning Library Branch, 6 S. Hoyne Ave, Chicago Location for 2nd session TBA
May 31, 2025, 10 a.m. - May 31, 2025, 1:30 p.m.
Educators! Do you want a free Restorative Justice Training? Learn the principles, practices, and resources to effectively restore relationships in the classroom. Join us for a 2-part restorative justice training for educators in the Chicagoland area! Spots for this training will prioritizing spot... More
Orph Fest
The Orphanage, 643 W. 31st Street, Chicago
May 30, 2025, 8 p.m. - June 2, 2025, 12:30 a.m.
Greetings friends, comrades, and denizens of the Orphanage! We are very pleased to announce to you ORPH FEST! So many great artists and collaborators have decided to grace the space one last time with their wild energies, this will be an superfun festival and a wonderful sun-setting of The Orphanage... More