Come see Flotsam River Circus in Chicago, IL on Thursday September 17th! Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers who travel on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. We'll be performing at Ping Tom Park, at the grassy area a little south of the Water Taxi landing.... Read More
Join us @wallsturnedsideways for a film screening and discussion of FREE JOAN LITTLE tells the story of the 1975 groundbreaking case of Joan Little who was the first woman in U.S history to be acquitted for using deadly force to resist sexual assault.... Read More
On Friday, September 18th, at 9:30 p.m. in the Kingsbury at the iO Theater, DADA GAG LAW (@dada_gag_law on Instagram) will, for the first time, have a night all to its self for truthful performance art. You may laugh, cry, cringe, or act in an other way.... Read More
Zine-making workshop at THE BEACH (@thebeachchicago)! Come drink vegan chai, bring favorite zines to share, and learn to make and distribute one of your own! This workshop discusses some why's and how's of zine-making, including as part of a strategy to develop our political consciousness and collective capacity in the struggle against US imperialism.... Read More
Join us outside the federal jail downtown for RUNNING DOWN THE WALLS, the annual inside/outside 5K marathon, generator show and ABCF Warchest fundraiser in solidarity with political prisoners. FREE THEM ALL! 🏴 MCC Chicago - Sept 19th 2026 71 W Van Buren 5PM Rally, March & 5K Marathon 7PM Generator show with bands and DJs (TBA) We descend upon MCC Chicago amidst a dramatic escalation of fascist repression under the Trump Administration.... Read More
Come see Flotsam River Circus in Chicago, IL on Saturday, September 19th! Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers who travel on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. We'll be performing at Ping Tom Park, at the grassy area a little south of the Water Taxi landing.... Read More
Join us for a "Male Fantasies" reading group at THE BEACH (@thebeachchicago), starting 9/13 and meeting every Sunday at 4 p.m.! The two volumes of Klaus Theweleit's classic "Male Fantasies" (1977/1978) provocatively plumb the psychological depths of fascism to reveal origins at once shocking and banal. Our... Read More
Come see Flotsam River Circus in Chicago, IL on Sunday, September 20th! Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers who travel on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. We'll be performing at Ping Tom Park, at the grassy area a little south of the Water Taxi landing.... Read More
Smudge Cinema Project is excited to bring nearly 20 local and international digital media artists to present their work - between .15-15 minutes - in its 1st Occasional Experimental Digital Shorts Festival. Films will screen at the home of Smudge Cinema at No Nation Art Lab.... Read More
Coming up on Sunday, September 20th from 7 - 10 p.m. at THE BEACH (@thebeachchicago)! Come through and write letters to prisoners or work on personal writing projects in the company of neighbors and friends in a casual, calm, and collective environment.... Read More
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 volunteers! Spots are limited, so please register via our bio/the link provided: bit.ly/ccjs-training Meeting... Read More
Every other Monday night at 7 p.m., beginning on August 10th, a film club will convene at The Beach to watch carefully curated films and then discuss them with a community of like-minded moviegoers. Keep your eyes peeled elsewhere for the specifics of programming. The... Read More
Join us at The Beach (@thebeachchicago) from 5 - 7 p.m. every Wednesday for open hours! Come to share and read zines, hang out, drink tea, and chat about events you'd like to see in the space!
Join us @wallsturnedsideways in celebrating the public release of Jail Solidarity Network’s inside-out archive! For the last three years, people incarcerated in Cook County Jail and outsiders in Chicago have recorded their conversations. Now, we’re ready to share these stories. We hope to see you for an evening of joy, love, and community! We’ll have food, ways to respond to people inside, and performances by DJ J3rmgirl and Queer Dance Freakout.
Coming up at THE BEACH (@thebeachchicago) on Saturday, September 26th, at 7 p.m.! How is the hothouse expansion of ICE infrastructure building on existing carceral facilities and existing political relationships? Join Jack Norton for a discussion of his recent essay, "The Disappearance Machine" (N+1, Fall 2026), exploring the buildup of ICE detention infrastructure in Florida, and the repurposing and expansion of carceral infrastructure for deportation. See... Read More
Join us for a "Male Fantasies" reading group at THE BEACH (@thebeachchicago), starting 9/13 and meeting every Sunday at 4 p.m.! The two volumes of Klaus Theweleit's classic "Male Fantasies" (1977/1978) provocatively plumb the psychological depths of fascism to reveal origins at once shocking and banal. Our... Read More
Join us at The Beach (@thebeachchicago) from 5 - 7 p.m. every Wednesday for open hours! Come to share and read zines, hang out, drink tea, and chat about events you'd like to see in the space!
Join us for a "Male Fantasies" reading group at THE BEACH (@thebeachchicago), starting 9/13 and meeting every Sunday at 4 p.m.! The two volumes of Klaus Theweleit's classic "Male Fantasies" (1977/1978) provocatively plumb the psychological depths of fascism to reveal origins at once shocking and banal. Our... Read More
Every other Monday night at 7 p.m., beginning on August 10th, a film club will convene at The Beach to watch carefully curated films and then discuss them with a community of like-minded moviegoers. Keep your eyes peeled elsewhere for the specifics of programming. The... Read More
Join us at The Beach (@thebeachchicago) from 5 - 7 p.m. every Wednesday for open hours! Come to share and read zines, hang out, drink tea, and chat about events you'd like to see in the space!
Body doubling session. Lets write together forma more impact and community.
Join us for a "Male Fantasies" reading group at THE BEACH (@thebeachchicago), starting 9/13 and meeting every Sunday at 4 p.m.! The two volumes of Klaus Theweleit's classic "Male Fantasies" (1977/1978) provocatively plumb the psychological depths of fascism to reveal origins at once shocking and banal. Our... Read More
Join us at The Beach (@thebeachchicago) from 5 - 7 p.m. every Wednesday for open hours! Come to share and read zines, hang out, drink tea, and chat about events you'd like to see in the space!
Join us for a "Male Fantasies" reading group at THE BEACH (@thebeachchicago), starting 9/13 and meeting every Sunday at 4 p.m.! The two volumes of Klaus Theweleit's classic "Male Fantasies" (1977/1978) provocatively plumb the psychological depths of fascism to reveal origins at once shocking and banal. Our... Read More
Every other Monday night at 7 p.m., beginning on August 10th, a film club will convene at The Beach to watch carefully curated films and then discuss them with a community of like-minded moviegoers. Keep your eyes peeled elsewhere for the specifics of programming. The... Read More
Join us at The Beach (@thebeachchicago) from 5 - 7 p.m. every Wednesday for open hours! Come to share and read zines, hang out, drink tea, and chat about events you'd like to see in the space!
Join us for a "Male Fantasies" reading group at THE BEACH (@thebeachchicago), starting 9/13 and meeting every Sunday at 4 p.m.! The two volumes of Klaus Theweleit's classic "Male Fantasies" (1977/1978) provocatively plumb the psychological depths of fascism to reveal origins at once shocking and banal. Our... Read More
Join us at The Beach (@thebeachchicago) from 5 - 7 p.m. every Wednesday for open hours! Come to share and read zines, hang out, drink tea, and chat about events you'd like to see in the space!
Join us for a "Male Fantasies" reading group at THE BEACH (@thebeachchicago), starting 9/13 and meeting every Sunday at 4 p.m.! The two volumes of Klaus Theweleit's classic "Male Fantasies" (1977/1978) provocatively plumb the psychological depths of fascism to reveal origins at once shocking and banal. Our... Read More
Every other Monday night at 7 p.m., beginning on August 10th, a film club will convene at The Beach to watch carefully curated films and then discuss them with a community of like-minded moviegoers. Keep your eyes peeled elsewhere for the specifics of programming. The... Read More
Join us at The Beach (@thebeachchicago) from 5 - 7 p.m. every Wednesday for open hours! Come to share and read zines, hang out, drink tea, and chat about events you'd like to see in the space!
Body doubling session. Lets write together forma more impact and community.
Join us for a "Male Fantasies" reading group at THE BEACH (@thebeachchicago), starting 9/13 and meeting every Sunday at 4 p.m.! The two volumes of Klaus Theweleit's classic "Male Fantasies" (1977/1978) provocatively plumb the psychological depths of fascism to reveal origins at once shocking and banal. Our... Read More
Join us at The Beach (@thebeachchicago) from 5 - 7 p.m. every Wednesday for open hours! Come to share and read zines, hang out, drink tea, and chat about events you'd like to see in the space!
Join us for a "Male Fantasies" reading group at THE BEACH (@thebeachchicago), starting 9/13 and meeting every Sunday at 4 p.m.! The two volumes of Klaus Theweleit's classic "Male Fantasies" (1977/1978) provocatively plumb the psychological depths of fascism to reveal origins at once shocking and banal. Our... Read More
Every other Monday night at 7 p.m., beginning on August 10th, a film club will convene at The Beach to watch carefully curated films and then discuss them with a community of like-minded moviegoers. Keep your eyes peeled elsewhere for the specifics of programming. The... Read More
Join us at The Beach (@thebeachchicago) from 5 - 7 p.m. every Wednesday for open hours! Come to share and read zines, hang out, drink tea, and chat about events you'd like to see in the space!
Join us for a "Male Fantasies" reading group at THE BEACH (@thebeachchicago), starting 9/13 and meeting every Sunday at 4 p.m.! The two volumes of Klaus Theweleit's classic "Male Fantasies" (1977/1978) provocatively plumb the psychological depths of fascism to reveal origins at once shocking and banal. Our... Read More
Join us at The Beach (@thebeachchicago) from 5 - 7 p.m. every Wednesday for open hours! Come to share and read zines, hang out, drink tea, and chat about events you'd like to see in the space!
Join us for a "Male Fantasies" reading group at THE BEACH (@thebeachchicago), starting 9/13 and meeting every Sunday at 4 p.m.! The two volumes of Klaus Theweleit's classic "Male Fantasies" (1977/1978) provocatively plumb the psychological depths of fascism to reveal origins at once shocking and banal. Our... Read More
Every other Monday night at 7 p.m., beginning on August 10th, a film club will convene at The Beach to watch carefully curated films and then discuss them with a community of like-minded moviegoers. Keep your eyes peeled elsewhere for the specifics of programming. The... Read More
Body doubling session. Lets write together forma more impact and community.
Every other Monday night at 7 p.m., beginning on August 10th, a film club will convene at The Beach to watch carefully curated films and then discuss them with a community of like-minded moviegoers. Keep your eyes peeled elsewhere for the specifics of programming. The... Read More
Every other Monday night at 7 p.m., beginning on August 10th, a film club will convene at The Beach to watch carefully curated films and then discuss them with a community of like-minded moviegoers. Keep your eyes peeled elsewhere for the specifics of programming. The... Read More
Body doubling session. Lets write together forma more impact and community.
Every other Monday night at 7 p.m., beginning on August 10th, a film club will convene at The Beach to watch carefully curated films and then discuss them with a community of like-minded moviegoers. Keep your eyes peeled elsewhere for the specifics of programming. The... Read More
Body doubling session. Lets write together forma more impact and community.
Body doubling session. Lets write together forma more impact and community.
Body doubling session. Lets write together forma more impact and community.
Body doubling session. Lets write together forma more impact and community.