Peaceful Protest vs. Deportations

Grove St & Kimball on the sidewalk across the Street from Gail Borden Library, Elgin, IL

Feb. 9, 2025, noon

ACT NOW! If you are at risk with ICE, please stay at home. This is for the people who are being silenced. We are your voice! Bring posters, flags and dress according to the weather.... More

Stitching Stories - A Tatreez Workshop on Palestinian Heritage

Eli Tea Bar, 5507 N Clark St, Chicago

Feb. 8, 2025, 7 p.m.

Join us for an evening of creativity and connection as we dive into the art of Tatreez, the traditional Palestinian embroidery. 💡 What to Expect: ✨ Lulu sharing the history of Tatreez with pictures of samples from different cities ✨ Rama demoing the beautiful stitches ✨ Volunteers will be arou... More

The Battle of Algiers: Screening & Discussion

PO Box Collective, 6900 N. Glenwood Ave, Chicago

Feb. 8, 2025, 6 p.m. - Feb. 8, 2025, 9 p.m.

The Battle of Algiers (1966), directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, is a gripping, documentary-style portrayal of Algeria’s fight for independence from French colonial rule. Focusing on the 1950s urban guerrilla warfare in Algiers, it captures the brutal tactics and human cost on both sides, offering a star... More

Crescent of Peace Bazaar Fundraiser

MOTW Coffee, 109 S Main St, Lombard, IL

Feb. 8, 2025, 2 p.m. - Feb. 8, 2025, 8 p.m.

Join us for the Crescent of Peace Bazaar Fundraiser, a special community event dedicated to preserving the sanctity of Al Aqsa and supporting Falastin. Our work is not done after a ceasefire. Next is lift the siege and then end of the apartheid. Together, we will raise funds for @helpinghandusa Gaza... More

Stop the Attacks on Immigrants

La Villita Park, 2700 S. Whipple Street, Chicago

Feb. 8, 2025, 1 p.m.

JOIN US for a rally and march at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 8th for a mass demonstration in solidarity with immigrants rights. Trump is already attempting to make Chicago ground zero for mass deportations, and we must fight back with unity solidarity. This action is being called in coordin... More

Know Your Building. Know Your Landlord.

Legler Regional Library, 115 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago

Feb. 8, 2025, 10:30 a.m. - Feb. 8, 2025, 12:30 p.m.

In this workshop you'll learn to use public records to research code violations and property ownership for any building in Chicago. These tools are key for anyone dealing with unresponsive landlords and housing that feels like it's falling apart faster than the rent is going up. They’ll also sha... More

Midwest Books to Prisoners Benefit

Tritriangle - 1550 N Milwaukee Ave, 3rd fl, Chicago (Unfortunately no info provided by sponsor as to if venue is accessible)

Feb. 8, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

Benefit Show for Midwest Books to Prisoners featuring: THE INEFFECTUALS SISTER/BROTHER BUTT MOMMY BRIAN KLEIN SLURNAME $10 Bring books to donate for people behind bars! Here are some tips when it comes to donating books to us and what we are most lacking right now: Condition: For used ... More

A Conversation With Dr. Norman Finkelstein

1240 W Randolph St., Chicago

Feb. 7, 2025, 4:30 p.m. - Feb. 7, 2025, 8 p.m.

Join SJP Chicago for an evening with renowned scholar, political scientist, and author, Dr. Finkelstein. This event will include a talk on his new book, a Q&A, and a book signing! You do not have to be a student to be able to attend! We will be checking ID upon entry. If you have already register... More

The Public Healthcare Crisis in Gaza

University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine West Tower, Room 227, 1853 W. Polk Street, Chicago

Feb. 7, 2025, 2 p.m. - Feb. 7, 2025, 3:50 p.m.

A medical colloquia. Join us for an insightful discussion featuring two expert on healthcare in Gaza. Our speakers include a physician with recent firsthand experience providing healthcare on the frontlines in Gaza, along with a PhD in Public Health who has extensive experience in community health a... More

Oslo Accords as a Means of Theft

Mecca Center, 16W560 91st Street, Willowbrook, IL

Feb. 6, 2025, 6:45 p.m. - Feb. 6, 2025, 8 p.m.

Part of "Unveiling Palestine: A Series on Different Sectors of Palestinian Society," a series of sessions on Palestinian History by Tarek Khalil at the Mecca Center in collaboration with American Muslims for Palestine. Future sessions will be held on February 13 and February 20 (see entries on t... More

War Criminals Out of Chicago!

3760 N Broadway, Chicago (Broadway Ave & Halsted Street)

Feb. 6, 2025, 6 p.m.

Yoav Gallant, former Israeli Occupation Minister of "Defense," who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes against the people of Gaza, will be in Chicago on a Genocide Apologist Tour! Chicagoland Palestinian, Jewish, and anti-war organizations will be protesting his visit!... More

Immigrant Defense Forum

Friendship Community Place, 5150 N. Northwest Hwy, Chicago

Feb. 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

The US sanctuary city movement traces its roots to religious philosophy, with 8 churches publicly declaring to be sanctuaries in 1982, challenging the government’s refusal to grant asylum to certain Central American refugees escaping political instability and war. Honoring this tradition of resis... More

Volunteer With the Rogers Park Free Store!

Feb. 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Feb. 5, 2025, 8 p.m.

Training session. Email us for more info at [email protected]... More

Working Bikes Cooperative Annual Meeting

Working Bikes Cooperative, 2434 S Western Ave, Chicago

Feb. 5, 2025, 6 p.m. - Feb. 5, 2025, 8 p.m.

Join us for food, drinks, and good company! We'll begin the meeting promptly at 6:30 PM and try to hit all the points on the agenda linked below and have everything wrapped up by 8:00 PM. We will be voting on the proposed Board slate at this meeting, so be sure to make your voice heard! The Worki... More

Circle of Hope - Recollecting After the Ceasefire

UIC Arab American Cultural Center (UIC Taft Hall Room 101)

Feb. 5, 2025, 4 p.m.

Please join us for a community discussion and reflection about the ceasefire in Gaza. We will be joined by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and PhD Candidate in Psychology at Northwestern University, Andrea Haidar. Refreshments and snacks will be provided, we hope to see you there!... More

Justice for Timothy Glaze! Community Vigil

Albany Terrace, 3030 W 21st Street, Chicago

Feb. 4, 2025, 6 p.m.

Murdered by police in the Albany Terrace Senior Building while experiencing a mental health crisis. Join us for a community vigil honoring his life and uplifting the demands for justice.... More

Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America

Feb. 2, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Feb. 2, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

Women & Children First Bookstore is thrilled to welcome Bernadette Atuahene for an event celebrating the release of "Plundered: How Racist Polities Undermine Black Homeownership in America." Please note: This event is free to attend, but registration is requested. Masks are required for our in-pe... More

Ceasefire Today, Liberation Tomorrow

Aqsa School, 7361 W 92nd Street, Bridgeview, IL

Feb. 1, 2025, 6 p.m. - Feb. 1, 2025, 8 p.m.

Mourning Our Past ** Understanding Our Present ** And Working For Our Future From Gaza to the West Bank, all eyes on Palestine. A community event. Join AMP Chicago and other leading Palestinian organizations, to discuss the next steps in the fight for a liberated Palestine, as we stand in soli... More

Why Trump's Peace Plans Aren't the Answer We Need

Dapper’s Restaurant, 2901 W. Addison (at California), Chicago, free parking Also available virtually at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81216467150

Feb. 1, 2025, 5 p.m.

Dee Knight will summarize arguments from A Realistic Path to Peace on what's needed for peace in: (a) the US/NATO Proxy War against Russia, (b) the US/Israeli genocide against Palestine, and (c) the hybrid war against China. College of Complexes, weekly free speech forum in-person and on zoom... More

PSL Info Session

Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago

Feb. 1, 2025, 1 p.m.

Get to know the @pslnational and learn what it means to be a part of a revolutionary, working-class party! The PSL is a revolutionary Marxist organization dedicated to building a movement for socialism in the U.S. Our members are involved in issues ranging from the fight for housing and higher ... More