Punished for Dreaming

Chicago Teachers Union, 1901 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago

Feb. 19, 2025, 4:30 p.m. - Feb. 19, 2025, 8 p.m.

How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal. What does justice in education look like? Drs. Bettina Love & David Stovall break down the systemic harms in school reform & housing policy—and how we fight back. Don’t miss this urgent discussion! 📚 The first 100 guests get a FREE signed co... More

Hold the Line: No Votes for the Coup!

Office of Congresswoman Schakowsky, 4500 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

Feb. 19, 2025, 11 a.m. - Feb. 19, 2025, noon

Purpose of Rally We are pushing our Representatives to hold firm and not bail out Republicans by voting for the funding bill. This isn’t normal politics.This is harmful to all but the wealthiest among us. Trump is violating the Constitution by shutting down USAID, CFPB, Federal Funding. He is ... More

Love & Liberation

Co-properity, 3219 S Morgan St, Chicago

Feb. 18, 2025, 7 p.m.

An interactive art experience - network + fundraising for Palestinian youth initiatives. Sounds by Nanoos, Esa Mighty, Sea Rae & more! Discount code for $5 tickets until 2/12/25: Together5 7 pm - late... More

What will Trump’s Second Term Mean for US Russian Relations?

Via zoom

Feb. 18, 2025, 7 p.m. - Feb. 18, 2025, 8 p.m.

Will Trump succeed in ending 3 year long war in Ukraine? Will Trump reestablish normal diplomatic relations with Russia after 4 year freeze? The West Suburban Peace will discuss these and other aspects of US Russian relations at its February Educational Forum via Zoom Speaker: Independent jou... More

Breaking the Silence: Teach-In for Congo Crisis

130 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL

Feb. 16, 2025, 1 p.m. - Feb. 16, 2025, 3 p.m.

Gain insights into the Congo crisis and find ways to take meaningful action.... More

Concerts For Cuba 2025

Constellation at 3111 N. Western Ave, Chicago

Feb. 16, 2025, 10 a.m.

A national benefit to raise urgent humanitarian aid, featuring Grupo Cha Cha, Norberto Guerra and Charlie Mejias Quartet, and the Proyecto Libre Super Band. Doors open at 8 pm. Concert at 8:30 pm. Tickets $25 for live event, $20 live stream via Constellation-Chicago.com 3 cities to have con... More

Fields of Palestine

Mayfair Theatre, 4626 N. Knox Ave, Chicago

Feb. 15, 2025, 5:15 p.m.

A benefit for Gaza. Music / Market / Mixer. TAYF * Reckless Darling * Talha Waqar * Vision in the Rhythm * The Chancers. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Show at 7 pm.... More

Illinois BDS Laws Teach-In

Lake Street Church, MacLeish Hall, 1450 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL

Feb. 15, 2025, 3 p.m. - Feb. 15, 2025, 4 p.m.

Legalizing BDS in Illinois, and Getting Back to NEUTRAL Many members of the Illinois legislature have asserted that our governing body should have a neutral position in international affairs. Unfortunately, our state legislature already involved itself in Israel/Palestine when it passed SB 1761/ ... More

Songs for Liberation

PO Box Collective, 6900 N. Glenwood Ave, Chicago

Feb. 15, 2025, 3 p.m.

To go sing outside the Heartland Alliance detention centers, where our immigrant kids are jailed. Bring your instruments and your love. Dress warmly, and we'll do a short walk.... More

Fight for Trans Healthcare!

Lurie Children Hospital Downtown Chicago, 206 E Superior St, Chicago

Feb. 15, 2025, 1 p.m.

Join the protest to Fight for Trans Healthcare! Gender affirming care saves lives! Stand with us on Saturday, February 15th at 1 pm at Seneca Park, outside Lurie Children’s Hospital, as we take a stand against not only the hospital’s harmful decision to eliminate life-saving, trans-affirming surg... More

Defend Immigrant Families

Three locations, all at 12 noon: Touhy Park, 7348 N Paulina; Logan Square Park Monument, 3150 W Logan Blvd; and Plaza Tenochtitlán, 1800 S Blue Island)

Feb. 15, 2025, noon

¡Aquí estamos y no nos vamos! Defender las familias migrantes.... More

Love in Resistance!

The Orphanage, 643 W 31st St, Chicago

Feb. 14, 2025, 7 p.m. - Feb. 14, 2025, 10 p.m.

ome thru to the Orphanage this Valentine’s Day for another lovely Open Mic event! 🎤❤️‍🔥 Bring your comrades & lovers (or just yourself!) for a night of music, poetry, readings, and other performances, plus letter writing to people inside 💌. Hop on the mic to express the ways we love in resistance... More

The West Bank: Israel's Military Occupation

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

Feb. 13, 2025, 6:45 p.m. - Feb. 13, 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. The final session of the series, "Let's Talk Palestine: A Community Discussio... More

Open Mic Fundraiser for SJP DePaul

The Qahwa, 7544 W 103rd St, Bridgeview

Feb. 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Feb. 13, 2025, 9:30 p.m.

A fundraiser for Students for Justice in Palestine - DePaul, one of many pro-Palestinian student organizations around the country facing discrimination by university administrations.... More

Arab Trivia Night Hosted by PYM Chicago!

Feb. 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Feb. 13, 2025, 8:30 p.m.

Test your knowledge of Arab political history at our trivia night! Join the Palestinian Youth Movement for an evening of learning, good company, and a chance to win a gift card to Nabala Cafe! Don’t miss out! All are welcome.... More

Let's Talk About Ceasefire

University of Chicago, Rosenwald Hall Room 405, 1101 E. 58th St, Chicago

Feb. 13, 2025, 6 p.m. - Feb. 13, 2025, 7 p.m.

Join us for a community discussion on the ceasefire agreement and where do we go from here. Food will be provided.... More

History of Panama - Hands Off Latin America

Latino Cultural Center at UIC, 803 S. Morgan St., Lecture Center B2 (MC 218), Chicago

Feb. 12, 2025, 3 p.m.

As Trump threatens to invade Panama and engages in economic warfare against Colombia and Mexico, now is the time to stnad with Panama and against US intervention everywhere! Join SDSers for a teach in on the history of US attacks on Panama.... More

Defend Immigrant Rights National Day of Action!

UIC Quad, south of Harrison Street, west of Halsted Street, Chicago

Feb. 11, 2025, 12:30 p.m.

As part of the @nationalsds week of action, SDS MeSA, SJP, Anakbayan, RPH and JSC will be holding a rally on campus for immigrant rights. Join us to denounce the Trump administration's racist attacks against immigrants here in Chicago and around the country!... More

Stand with Students for Palestine

District 125 Board of Education Meeting, 2 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire, IL

Feb. 10, 2025, 7 p.m.

Show up and stand strong! 💕 Stevenson High School shut down a Palestine Booth at a multicultural event. Now the school board is trying to create a policy to silence and censor students. Join students as they lead the fight for Palestine's existence in their school✨. Your presence can make all th... More

Know Your Rights & Haiti Teach-In

UIC Black Cultural Center (Adams Hall 2nd floor), 830 S. Halsted St, Chicago

Feb. 10, 2025, 5 p.m. - Feb. 10, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Combating the Trump administration's singling out Haitian immigrants for racist slanders.... More