- 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
Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate our News
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18t Street, Chicago
May 21, 2025, 7 p.m. - May 21, 2025, 8 p.m.
With authors @equalityalec and Robert Vargas.... More
Film Night - 'What These Walls Won't Hold'
Grace Place, 637 S. Dearborn Ave, Chicago
May 21, 2025, 6 p.m. - May 21, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join AFSC for our Spring Fundraiser on May 21st 6-8pm —— A film screening of 'What These Walls Won’t Hold' by Adamu Chan and a night of dinner, laughter and conversation. What these walls won’t hold is a powerful documentary that explores life inside San Quentin State Prison during the COVID-19 p... More
Woodlawn Gentrification Teach-In
Bessie Coleman Library, 731 E. 63rd Street, Chicago
May 21, 2025, 6 p.m. - May 21, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Displacement is by design. Part of a series of neighborhood teach-ins about gentrification. Contact Southside Together at 312.880.7265 for more information.... More
Illinois Divest Teach-In
Jerusalem Academy of the Arts in Little Palestine
May 21, 2025, 6 p.m.
Want to learn more about Illinois’ growing divestment campaign and how to get involved in our efforts? Join us: Wednesday May 21st, 6 PM, at the Jerusalem Academy of the Arts in Little Palestine Can’t make it? Don’t worry, we’ll be providing more teach-in’s throughout the coming weeks. Le... More
Public Square Conversation: Personal Power and Collective Action
Edgewater Presbyterian Church, 1020 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
May 20, 2025, 6 p.m. - May 20, 2025, 6:01 p.m.
Democracy is not going to save itself—it needs all of us. Join us for CAPA’s next Public Square Conversation where you’ll connect with others who are ready to get off the sidelines and into action. Together, we’ll explore how civil resistance has prevented the backslide of democracy around the wo... More
Antizionist Involvement Fair
Location TBA
May 20, 2025, 1 p.m. - May 20, 2025, 5 p.m.
Community / Tabling / Workshops / Palestine. After DePaul President Rob Manuel testified his commitment to the censorship of pro-Palestine activism, we find it more important than ever to connect with each other around Palestine. Hang out with us next week and bring some friends to have some fun ... More
Do Good After Dark! Cocktails for a Cause
The Longroom, 1612 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago
May 19, 2025, 6 p.m. - May 19, 2025, 10 p.m.
A monthly evening fundraiser. This month a portion of bar sales will be donated to the Illinois Prison Project.... More
Quantum Facility & Environmental Justice
South Shore Library, 2505 E. 73rd Street, Chicago
May 18, 2025, 2 p.m. - May 18, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
May teach-in. What does the quantum facility really mean for our community? Who really benefits? Will it bring opportunities we need, or will it lead to displacement, pollution, and surveillance? Joion us for a conversation about the facility's potential impacts, how people in power use environm... More
Tenant Rally!
Palmer Square Park, 2200 N. Kedzie Blvd, Chicago
May 18, 2025, noon
They kick us out, they double the rent, what do we do? STAND UP FIGHT BACK! Kass / MO2 / 33 Realty / Base 3 / Fishman Support your local tenant union!... More
Know What To Do: Navigating Ice & the New Trump Era
Hometown Mercy Mosque, 8925 S. Kostner Ave, Hometown, IL
May 17, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Knowledge is power. Join us for a Know What To Do sesssion addressing the evolving and urgent landscape across these major areas: Immigration and ICE, student and employee rights, free speech, and travel. With Jinan Chehade, Civil Litigation Junior Staff Attorney, MLFA; Waleed Naser, Founder and ... More
Qawaali Night
Northern Illinois University Naperville Campus, Ballroom, 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville, ILb
May 17, 2025, 7 p.m. - May 17, 2025, 10 p.m.
he moment you’ve all been waiting for...A night of music with a mission! Join us for an unforgettable fundraising evening filled with soul-stirring melodies and spiritual rhythms! Featuring the most anticipated return of the legendary Zahir Abbas and Israr Hussain to the U.S.! Performance: 8... More
Stories of the Nakba
Al Nahda Center, 10555 SW Highway #1250, Worth, IL
May 17, 2025, 6 p.m. - May 17, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join us in honoring 77 years of ongoing Nakba with an evening of collective remembrance. This community storytelling event will feature voices from our own Nakba survivors, open-mic & reflections, and a mini pop-up exhibit showcasing family photographs and cherished memorabilia from Palestinian a... More
Laughter for Liberation: A Fundraiser for Gaza
The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
May 17, 2025, 5 p.m. - May 17, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Headliner: Tarek Muhammad, with special appearance by Rami Abushhab Proceeds donated to Watermelon Sisters, a non-profit working tirelessly to provide food and water to the most dire areas in Gaza. Tickets at the link below.... More
Illinois Divest Teach-in
Harrison Park, 18th & Damen Streets, Chicago
May 17, 2025, 3 p.m.
Chicago & Chicagoland area! Want to learn more about Illinois’ growing divestment campaign and how to get involved in our efforts? Join us: Saturday May 17th, 3 PM, at Harrison Park in Chicago (18th & Damen) Wednesday May 21st, 6 PM, at the Jerusalem Academy of the Arts in Little Palestine ... More
From Dispossession to Return: Commemorating the Nakba
Harrison Park, 18th & Damen Streets, Chicago
May 17, 2025, 2 p.m. - May 17, 2025, 5 p.m.
Teach-ins: Know your rights; worker pensions & bad investments; collective struggle; and Palestine 101. Workshop with Mohammad, "History of Dabke"; Light music & refreshments; Storytime and art activities for kids of all ages.... More
All Out for Nakba Day
Water Tower Park, Chicago & Michigan Avenues, Chicago
May 17, 2025, 1 p.m.
Stop the genocide! Stop te displacement of Palestinians! End all U.S. aid to Israel!... More
Protest for the Return of Kilmer Abrego Garcia!
Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago
May 17, 2025, 1 p.m.
The racist Trump administration has kidnapped and imprisoned Garcia in is homeland of El Salvador. Using the pretext of a mistaken deportation at first before ultimately dropping the mask and making it clear that this is a racist attack against immigrants in this country. We have to continue to buil... More
Returning Citizens Network Gathering
6337 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago
May 17, 2025, 12:30 p.m. - May 17, 2025, 3 p.m.
Come hang with your people. Includes a training on the Just Housing Amendment.... More
Republic Steel Memorial Day Massacre Commemoration
11731 S. Avenue O, Chicago
May 17, 2025, noon
"Lessons for Today and Challenges of Tomorrow" Doors open at noon, program begins at 1 pm.... More
Prisons Must Fall Celebration & Picnic
Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago
May 17, 2025, 10 a.m. - May 17, 2025, noon
Join us for an outdoor picnic and celebration of our new children’s book Prisons Must Fall, written by Mariame Kaba and Jane Ball and illustrated by Olly Costello📚 This family-friendly event will include a read-aloud, activities for young people and adults alike and food that can be enjoyed in th... More