United Working Families' Southside Town Hall on the City Budget

Shine Bright Center, 8560 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago

Tue, Sept. 1, 2026, 5:30 PM

📣 Calling all South and Westside residents to join @uwfillinois to learn and discuss how the Chicago city budget gets passed and how we can tax big corporations to fund youth jobs, public mental health, education, violence prevention and more! RSVP by screen shotting either flyer and clicking the... More

March for Our Lives

Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago

Tue, Sept. 1, 2026, 4:30 PM

After months of back to back negotiations without a settlement, Chicago hotel workers are ready to take action. Join us on Tuesday, September 1, one day after our contracts expire, as we march together for a fair contract, higher wages that reflect the value of our work, and the ability to suppor... More

Illinois Prison Project Free On-Line Legal Clinic

Virtual

Tue, Sept. 1, 2026, 4:00 PM to Tue, Sept. 1, 2026, 5:00 PM

Did you know that IPP's legal team offers a free online legal clinic on the first Tuesday and third Saturday of each month? If you're supporting an incarcerated loved one, please join us to learn more about pathways to release such as clemency, parole, medical release, and more. 🗓️ Next clinic is T... More

Law For Black Lives 'The Building Tour'

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Tue, Sept. 1, 2026, 9:00 AM to Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 5:00 PM

Registration is Live! Join us for The Power Building Tour - Chicago, September 1-3!⁠ ⁠ Defending Black communities and organizations while working towards liberation is ongoing work that requires a multi-front strategy and an expansive toolkit. We know our liberation is carved out by the hyper-loc... More

Philosophy and Revolution book group

Sulzer Regional Library, Study Room A, 4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Mon, Aug. 31, 2026, 6:00 PM to Mon, Aug. 31, 2026, 7:30 PM

News and Letters Committees invites you to a hybrid (online and in-person) book group on "Philosophy and Revolution" by Raya Dunayevskaya Learn about Marxist-Humanism by participating in a study group on the philosophy the right wing despises and totally mischaracterizes. This week’s chapter one,... More

Dinners for Survivance - Kurdish Dinner

Marz Community Brewing Company, 3630 S. Iron St, Chicago

Mon, Aug. 31, 2026, 5:30 PM to Mon, Aug. 31, 2026, 9:00 PM

Monday, August 31st - KURDISH DINNER Led by artist Belzar Aradini and Beimal Yazdanparast Hosted by sisters Beizar Aradini and Beimal Yazdanparast, this dinner centers on what it means to cook as part of the Kurdish diaspora. Raised in Nashville, Tennessee, home to one of the largest Kurdish com... More

Pack the Court for Marlon Giles

Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave, Courtroom 308, Chicago

Mon, Aug. 31, 2026, 9:30 AM

⚡️Court support is an invaluable way to show the judge the strength of our communities, and our dedication to the cause. If you're available, please consider joining us for court support next week for: Marlon Giles on August 31st (9:30am) • Rm 308 • In PERSON ONLY... More

Chicago Community Jail Support New Volunteer Training

Near 27th & California Ave, Chicago

Sun, Aug. 30, 2026, 6:00 PM to Sun, Aug. 30, 2026, 9:00 PM

Want to get involved with CCJS? We are entirely volunteer-run offering snacks, water, cigarettes, rides, and support for people getting out of CCJ, their families, and the surrounding community. During these training shifts, you’ll be shown the ropes, work a shift on the ground, and meet other new v... More

'American Doctor' @ Gene Siskel Theater

Gene Siskel Theater, 164 N. State Street, Chicago

Sun, Aug. 30, 2026, 4:00 PM to Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 6:15 PM

AMERICAN DOCTOR is showing in Chicago! A powerful new film following three American doctors as they navigate medicine, war, and the human cost of conflict. 📍 Chicago & Chicagoland screenings 🎥 Gene Siskel Film Center — August 28–September 3 🎥 Wilmette Theatre — beginning September 4 🎥 Alamo... More

Ride for Palestine!

400 E. Monroe St, Chicago

Sun, Aug. 30, 2026, 3:00 PM

Join us as we hit the streets of Chicago once again to bring visibility to the ongoing struggle and stand up for human rights. Bring your bikes, your flags, your noise, and your friends! The bigger our bike bus, the safer we ride. 📅 When: Sunday, August 30 at 3:00 PM 📍 Start: 400 East Monroe ... More

Monthly Independent Labor Club Meeting

Sun, Aug. 30, 2026, 2:00 PM to Sun, Aug. 30, 2026, 4:00 PM

Our next monthly member meeting is this Sunday! ​At this month's meeting we will be discussing: ​✶ Takeaways and next steps from our first ILC convention! ​ ✶ Our calendar for the rest of the year, including but not limited to: ╰┈➤ Upcoming film screenings 🎥 ╰┈➤ Comrade baby shower! 🌼 ╰┈➤ Ra... More

International Day of the Detained & Disappeared

Mexican Consulate, 204 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago

Sun, Aug. 30, 2026, 2:00 PM

Corriente Popular Damian Garcia joins the call for solidarity this August 30th on the international day of the disappeared and detained. Join us that day at the Mexican consulate in Chicago on behalf of the 130,000+ disappeared people in Mexico, and around the world. We unite with Sol Rojo Mexico in... More

Chicago DSA Uptown Office Open House

4750 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago

Sun, Aug. 30, 2026, 1:00 PM to Sun, Aug. 30, 2026, 4:00 PM

Have you heard our big news? Chicago DSA just opened a second office location at the Institute of Cultural Affairs in Uptown! Join us on Sunday, August 30th to celebrate the new space, enjoy refreshments with comrades, and learn more about our fight to build working class power in Chicago. For more ... More

Northeast Illinois Community Meeting

Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. Oak Park, IL

Sun, Aug. 30, 2026, 1:00 PM to Sun, Aug. 30, 2026, 3:00 PM

Join us for a community meeting in the Lobby Community Space of the Oak Park Public Library from 1pm until 3pm. These meetings are where we onboard new members, get people plugged into vetted chats, and pitch and discuss projects. Stick around after to get to know each other and fold literature f... More

Liberation Flick - 'Attica'

Waukegan Music Exchange, 126 N. Genesee St, Waukegan, IL

Sun, Aug. 30, 2026, 12:00 PM

Join us for our upcoming Black August Film Screening of Attica (2021)! The documentary film delves into the historic prison rebellion led by Black militant organizers struggling for human rights, prison abolition, and ultimately freedom from oppression both inside and outside of the walls of Atti... More

CAIR & AMP Chicago Present 'Palestine Today'

Beit Al Turaath, 8507 88th Ave, Justice, IL

Sat, Aug. 29, 2026, 7:15 PM

Calling all college students and young professionals! Mark your calendars for August 29th for our Palestine Today event. Join us for insightful discussions on Palestine and politics with a side of Palestinian manakeesh and fresh coffee!... More

Freedom From - Freedom To

First Church of the Brethren, 425 S. Central Park Blvd, Chicago

Sat, Aug. 29, 2026, 7:00 PM

Hey folks, we’ve got a new date for you! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 29th at 7pm. This iteration of @cristalsabbagh’s @freedom_from_and_freedom_to is in collaboration with @honeypotperformance and features 21 musicians and dancers. A cross disciplinary event featuring improvisation, ... More

Benefit Show for the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund

First Unitarian Church of Chicago, 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago

Sat, Aug. 29, 2026, 6:00 PM

We are looking forward to joining other mutual aid orgs in supporting @mw_bondfund at this upcoming benefit show! Come out for a great lineup of local bands, other aligned orgs, tarot readings, and dancing 🌟 Funds will go towards bonding people out of immigration detention through the Midwest Immigr... More

Resurgency: Outlasting the War on Terror in Iraq with Kali Rubaii and Juan González

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

Sat, Aug. 29, 2026, 5:00 PM to Sat, Aug. 29, 2026, 7:00 PM

Join Kali Rubaii and Juan González in a discussion about Rubai’s new release, Resurgency: Outlasting the War on Terror in Iraq.... More

Fidel X100

Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago

Sat, Aug. 29, 2026, 5:00 PM

🇨🇺 Across the world, social movements are commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Fidel Castro, the revolutionary socialist leader of the Cuban Revolution. Join us in celebrating the Cuban Revolution and discussing his legacy at an art exhibition fundraiser for the @hatueyproject! The... More