- ICIRR (for immigration-related arrests and ICE sightings): 855-435-7693
- NLG Hotline (if you are arrested at a protest or for political activity): 872-465-4244
- Cook County Public Defender hotline (if you are arrested in Chicago or any other city or town in Cook County): 844-817-4448
- First Defense Legal Aid Hotline (to report police, federal law enforcement, or national guard misconduct): 800-529-7374
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
New Years Eve Noise Demo to #FreeThemAll
MCC Chicago - 71 W Van Buren
Dec. 31, 2024, 10 p.m. - Jan. 1, 2025, 1 a.m.
NEW YEARS EVE NOISE DEMO to #FreeThemAll NO COPS - NO BORDERS - NO PRISONS - NO ICE MCC CHICAGO - 10PM - 71 W VAN BUREN International Call For New Year’s Eve Noise Demonstrations This is a call for a raucous night of strong solidarity with those imprisoned by the state on one of the noisiest... More
New Year, Same Genocide: Banner Drop
S 17th Ave or S 25th Ave, Bellwood or Broadview, IL
Dec. 31, 2024, 1 p.m.
This New Year, let’s take a stand against injustice and oppression. Join us in solidarity with Palestine as we demand an end to the ongoing genocide. 👉 Bring your flags, banners, and energy as we remind the world: Free, Free Palestine!... More
Holy Innocents Vigil for Gaza
John Hancock Building on Michigan Avenue, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Dec. 28, 2024, 4 p.m.
Bring electric lanterns or candles an and bundles to symbolize the babies killed in Gaza.... More
Hoops for Palestine
Morraine Community College
Dec. 28, 2024, 9:30 a.m.
Join us for our Men’s Basketball Tournament in support of Palestine Children's Relief Fund's Humanitarian Aid Relief Campaign for Gaza! Ages 18 and up, jerseys provided. $60 per player, max of 10 players per team, minimum of three games per team. For more information please contact Kzorub@gma... More
Support Our Unhoused Neighbors
Touhy Park, northwest corner (Clark St., 1/2 block south of Jarvis), Chicago
Dec. 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m. - Dec. 25, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Join us and help to share more warm dishes / soup / coffee to our unhoused neighbors. Ventra cards, clean cold weather gear is always welcome.... More
18th Annual Paseo Boricua Parranda
W. Division Ave. & N. Campbell Street, Cicago
Dec. 21, 2024, 4 p.m.
Parranda Saturday December 21st at 4pm meet on Division and Campbell!!! Every year se pasa de show as we take over our Division street and bring joy to our community! Trae tu instrumento! Bring your instrument! Familia! Friends!!! Dress warm and let’s have fun!!!! Parrandaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa daleeeee if ... More
While You’re Shopping, Bombs Are Dropping: Car Caravan
Park & Ride, 1730 Kimberly Dr., Schaumburg, IL
Dec. 21, 2024, 11 a.m.
Join us for a car caravan to demand an arms embargo on I$rael this holiday season. As the world continues its holiday shopping, innocent lives are at stake. Together, we can take a stand against gen0cide and demand arms embargo on I$rael Bring your car to be decorated with signs, flags, and messa... More
Socialist Alternative Action Conference
Grace Church of Logan Square, 3325 W Wrightwood, Chicago
Dec. 20, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
Chicago Socialist Alternative’s next Logan Square Action Conference will take place on Friday, December 20th at 6pm, right back at Grace Church of Logan Square (3325 W Wrightwood). At our first action conference after Trump’s election, we discussed and decided on a path forward for Inauguration ... More
War Tax Resistance 101
Via zoom
Dec. 19, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Workshop on Zoom. Learn: How to get started; Methods & risks; War tax resistance resources; Much more!... More
Racist Cop on Trial: Pack the Courtroom!
Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S California Ave, Room 700, Chicago
Dec. 19, 2024, 9 a.m.
Patrick O’Donnell, one of the three Oaklawn officers who brutally beat and hospitalized Arab American teen Hadi Abuatelah will be on trial after being indicted on counts of aggravated battery and official misconduct. We want to show up in the masses and fill the courtroom to demand Patrick O’Done... More
Name Change Party
1515 E. 52nd Place, 3rd floor Chicago Note: Our building is step-free and has an elevator
Dec. 18, 2024, noon - Dec. 18, 2024, 4 p.m.
Are you looking to change your name and gender marker? Join Brave Space alliance and the Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois for a Name Change Party. What could be better than getting gender-affirming identification and eating yummy food with great company over good music?! **For im... More
International Day To End Violence Against Sex Workers Vigil
Van Buren and Clark St in the Loop
Dec. 17, 2024, 7 p.m. - Dec. 17, 2024, 8:30 p.m.
December 17th, 7PM, join us in love, rage, and grief as we honor the lives of sex workers who have passed due to violence in 2024 by reading their names together. Bring poems, candles, offerings for a temporary altar, and signs with names of loved ones or messages of solidarity. Red roses to hon... More
Stand With Samidoun
Canadian Consulate, 180 N. Stetson, Chicago
Dec. 16, 2024, 4 p.m.
Join Behind Enemy Lines for a rally demanding that the Canadian and US governments delist Samidoun as a terrorist organization. The coordinated repression and lawfare directed at Samidoun is an attempt to censor and silence the most principled and steadfast sections of the Palestinian movement. Sami... More
Los Lobos: A Concert for Justice at Cahn Auditorium
Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson Street Evanston, IL
Dec. 14, 2024, 7 p.m.
7pm Doors / 8pm Show / Opener: Dave Specter The James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Evanston providing a free lifeline of integrated legal, mental health, and restorative services to youth and families. The Moran Center believes all kids deserve justice i... More
Salon Kawakib Holiday Open Mic & Mixer
Eli Tea Chicago, 5507 N. Clark Street, Chicago
Dec. 14, 2024, 7 p.m. - Dec. 14, 2024, 9 p.m.
oin us at @eliteabar Chicago on Saturday, December 14th, at 7pm! We'll kick off the night with a community open mic, so prep your poems, prose, and wide-ranging pieces to share in the holiday glow ✨️✨️✨️ The night will then transition to a chill chat space where you can meet friends and learn mor... More