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Laughs for Justice
Café Logan, 915 E. 60th St, Chicago
April 18, 2025, 6 p.m. - April 18, 2025, 8 p.m.
Artist Cristina Rojas-Moises, whose work is featured in the BA Thesis Exhibition “All Walls Fall”, is partnering UChicago’s stand-up comedy club Life of the Mic for an open mic fundraiser at Café Logan this Friday, April 18. Entry is free; all donations collected at the event will go to Madres Bu... More
Roots and Rhythms: Afrolatine Music and Global Liberation
University of Chicago, The Reynolds Club, McCormick Lounge, 5706 S. University Ave, Chicago
April 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - April 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
We invite you to an evening of rhythm, resistance, and community at Roots and Rhythms: Afrolatine Music and Global Liberation! Come vibe with us as we celebrate Afrolatine identity through music, art, and food, all while reflecting on global struggles for liberation. We’ll uplift local artists, s... More
What’s Left: Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis
Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Cicago
April 17, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
In this inaugural event in the Haymarket Presents speakers series, best-selling author Malcolm Harris will be joined by activist-historian Gabriel Winant for a conversation on Harris’s new book, What’s Left: Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis. Live at Haymarket House and streaming online.... More
We Keep Us Safe: Know Your Rights Training
University of Chicago, Swift Lecture Hall, 3rd floor, 1025 E 58th St, Chicago
April 17, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - April 17, 2025, 7 p.m.
Join ACSA, FSJP, MECHA, MSA, PASC, and SJP for a hybrid Know Your Rights training this Thursday, April 17th, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Hear from lawyers and advocates about the current wave of repression, visa revocation, and detention; about the status of legal challenges to them; and about how the ... More
Social to Support May Day Organizing!
1901 W. Carroll Street, Chicago
April 17, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Join us for a night of unity, drinks, music, and thoughtful discussion of how to mobilize for May Day and beyond.... More
The People's University
University Hall Lawn, University of Illinois at Chicago
April 17, 2025, noon
National Day of Action for Higher Education. 12 Noon - Rally 1 PM - Resource Fair including community teach-ins and yoga on the lawn 3:30 PM - Teach-in - The assault on humanities and human rights (at UIC forum)... More
No Taxes for Tyrants Rally & March
Naperville Woman's Club, 14 S. Washington, Naperville, IL
April 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - April 15, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Wear your walking shoes and bring your best signs!... More
Tax Day Protest
Scoville Park, 800 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
April 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - April 15, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Rise to resist U.S. policies that erase human rights and destroy communities. Hands off DEI / Stop All Deportations / Protect Trans Rights / Support Palestinian Rights / Defend Free Speech Let's keep the momentum going! Join us for a Tax Day Rally for Human Rights and Democracy. Bring the fami... More
Emergency Rally - Sanctuary Campus Now!
University of Chicago, Levi Hall, 5801 S. Ellis, Chicago
April 15, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
We are calling on students, faculty, and community members to join us in demanding protection for our international and immigrant community. Seven of our classmates have already had their visas revoked without warning. This is a part of a long, violent legacy that targets immigrants, international s... More
Stand Up for Trans Youth Against Hate
725 Normantown Rd, Romeoville, IL
April 14, 2025, 7 p.m.
A rally calling for support and standing against hate directed at transgender youth. Valley View School District, 365U Board Meeting.... More
Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution
Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena, Chicago
April 13, 2025, 3 p.m. - April 13, 2025, 5 p.m.
Film showing & discussion. Join the Chicago Tempest Collective for "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution," a 2020 award winning documentary film by Nicole Newnham and James JeBrect. Stick around after for a conversation about the film and refreshments.... More
Pro-Choice Catholicism 101 Workshop
Edgewater Public Library, 6000 N. Broadway Ave, Meeting Room A/B, Chicago
April 13, 2025, 2 p.m. - April 13, 2025, 4 p.m.
Loyola University bans reproductive rights activism on campus, so Students for Reproductive Justice are having this event at the nearby Edgewater Public Library. Please join us for an interactive workshop with two leaders of Catholics for Choice! Free food and drinks. Mary had a choice. You... More
Family Friendly Tesla-Takedown
Tesla Service Center, 3067 N Elston Ave, Chicago
April 13, 2025, noon - April 13, 2025, 2 p.m.
At Chicago's Tesla service center.... More
Palestine Solidarity Seder
University of Chicago, Classics Building-Hiram Kelly Memorial, 1010 E. 59th St, Room 110, Chicago
April 12, 2025, 7 p.m.
Please join us for a Palestine Solidarity Seder! A light vegetarian dinner will be served. All are welcome. Please join us and continue to demand: Stop the Genocide. Free Palestine.... More
Where Olives Weep film screening
300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL
April 12, 2025, 3 p.m. - April 12, 2025, 5 p.m.
No one is free until we're all free. Join us for a powerful and moving event! American Civic and Humanitarian Coalition presents a free screening of the award-winning documentary Where Olive Trees Weep — a profound look at the Palestinian struggle through the lens of resilience and hope. C... More
End the Genocide!
Ida B. Wells Drive & Michigan Ave, Chicago
April 12, 2025, 2 p.m.
No abductions / no deportations! Arms embargo on Israel! Stop the repression!... More
24th Annual Palestine Film Festival
Gene Siskel Theatre, 164 N. State Street, Chicago
April 12, 2025, noon - April 26, 2025, 10 p.m.
We are the original storytellers of Palestine. Our mission is to reflect Palestine & its culture through the vision of its artists.... More
STRENGTHEN Our Sanctuary City Meeting
Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago
April 10, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - April 10, 2025, 8 p.m.
So we got the status... now what? Leaders from orgs and coalitions wanted to speak about: Reproductive Justice; Asylee infrastructure; changes to education; disability justice; Palestinian solidarity; Trans relocation; queer parenting. * Coalition-building & solidarity * Creating a list of de... More
'Bisan'
St. Xavier University, McGuire Hall, 3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago
April 10, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - April 10, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join Students for Justice in Palestine x Seen.TV Palestine for an exclusive screening of Bisan, a powerful documentary about Emmy award-winning journalist Bisan, who filmed 14 months of genocide in Gaza entirely with her phone. Displaced with over two million Palestinians in Gaza’s ongoing genoci... More
What Do UIC's Budget Cuts Mean for Students & Faculty?
TBA
April 10, 2025, noon
Join us Thursday, April 10th at 12PM as we hold a panel to discuss how UIC’s budget cuts actually affect staff and students and how we can combat these decisions made by our administration. Hear not only from SDS but also various organizations, such as @italianclubatuic, @eesa.at.uic, @anakbayan... More