Tortas y Talento is an open mic space curated by Laura Aranda and Fabrizzio Subia. Dedicated to centering the arts and talents of people of color, Tortas y Talento runs on a monthly basis. Each month we feature a visual artist to vend at the event. We showcase various kinds of performances including poetry, music, […]

Lucy Parsons Labs gets together twice monthly in the PO Box space to work on various projects, including researching policing and surveillance issues, filing FOIA requests, and developing OpenOversight. Open to anyone interested in working on any of these issues or projects with us!

RPSN meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at the PO Box. RPSN emerged from an action held in Rogers Park that was organized by the Little Village Solidarity Network / Red de Solidaridad de La Villita and other groups. That action was part of a larger campaign against Heartland Alliance’s child detention centers across […]

Flash Sale of photos for your holiday giving! Curated by Marguerite Horberg, the“Cuba Si, Bloqueo No!” photo exhibition shines a light on Cuban culture, history, and everyday people. It features photos by Marc PoKempner, David Obermeyer and Stan West in addition to Horberg. The exhibition and series of events throughout the month of November presented […]

Let's get cozy and swap some winter wardrobe items! Give your well-loved adults and kids clothes and accessories a new closet and inherit someone else's treasures. No cash traded, just clothes. All genders and ages welcome. Free food to share with friends and neighbors! NOTE: we are also looking for warm hats and gloves to […]

Chicago Volunteer Doulas ~ Doula Appreciation Party

RPSN meets every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 at the PO Box. RPSN emerged from an action held in Rogers Park that was organized by the Little Village Solidarity Network / Red de Solidaridad de La Villita and other groups. That action was part of a larger campaign against Heartland Alliance’s child detention centers across the Chicagoland area. […]

Diner and screen printing

Introductory training in nonviolent direct action

Set in a tiny Philippine village, the inimitable Kidlat Tahimik’s film focuses on a family that makes papier-maché animals to sell during the traditional Turumba festivities. One year, a department store buyer purchases all their stock. When she returns with an order for 500 more (this time with the word “Oktoberfest” painted on them), the […]