Photo by Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoA running list of events held by Chicagoans to build solidarity with and awareness of the ongoing war in Ukraine
On Thursday Feb. 24, Russian forces invaded Ukraine in what Russian President Vladimir Putin announced as a “special military operation.” As missiles and air strikes continue to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and create another refugee crisis, anti-war protests have erupted in cities around the world, from St. Petersburg to London to Paris.
Several are also happening in the Chicago area, which is home to 100,000 people of Ukrainian ancestry. Find details to rallies, fundraisers and other events below:
Ukrainian Immigration Options Workshop
Monday, May 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
2247 W. Chicago Ave.
Ukrainian Cultural Center
Details
Past events:
Art After Hours: Benefit for Ukraine
Saturday, April 3o, 7:30-11 p.m.
2320 W. Chicago Ave.
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Details
Proceeds will go to the Illinois branch of Ukrainian Medical Association of North America
Chicago Artists for Ukraine Fundraiser
Saturday, April 23, 4-11 p.m.
1363 W. Fulton St.
Details
All proceeds will go to Razom for Ukraine
In the Realm of Senses: An immersive fundraiser concert
Friday, April 22, 9 p.m.
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S. Ashland Ave.
Facebook event page
Rummage Sale for Ukraine
Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cornerstone Anglican Church
5051 W. Belle Plaine Ave.
Facebook event page
All proceeds will go to UNICEF and the Anglican Relief and Development Fund
Performance and silent auction at the Ukrainian Youth Association
Saturday, April 9, 9 p.m.
2457 W. Chicago Ave.
Facebook event page
All funds raised will go to United Ukrainian American Relief Committee
Ukraine Plant Fundraiser
Sunday, April 4 at 12 p.m.
1743 Olive Ave.
Details here
Fundraiser for Ukrainian Army
Friday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m.
Ukrainian National Museum
2249 W. Superior St.
Funds will directly go toward night-vision drones and binoculars for the Ukrainian army
Details here
Ukraine Relief Hot Yoga Class
Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m.
105F
1344 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Details here
All donations will go directly toward Ukrainian Youth Camping Organization
Stand with Ukraine March
Sunday, March 27 at 3 p.m.
Chicago Water Tower
806 N. Michigan Ave.
Details here
Ukrainian Culture in Chicago Concert by the Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra
Sat. March 19 at 6 p.m.
Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago
2249 W. Superior St.
Tickets here
All proceeds will benefit Ukraine.
Rally for Ukraine
Sun. March 13 at 1:30 p.m.
Corner of Chicago Ave. and Oakley Blvd.
Facebook event page
Charity Dinner: Chicago Stands with Ukraine
Fri. March 11 at 6-9:30 p.m.
Magic Jug Restaurant
6354 W. Irving Park Rd.
Tickets here
All proceeds go to Revived Soldiers of Ukraine
Radiothom “Polonia for Ukraine”
Fri. March 11 to Sun. March 13, various times
Tune into WPNA 103.1 FM and call Polish Daily News at 773-763-3343 to make a pledge or donation
Details here
Understanding Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Thurs. March 10 at 5 p.m.
The University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics
5707 S. Woodlawn Ave.
RSVP here
Online Discussion: Putin’s War on Ukraine: History, Analysis, Solidarity
Mon. March 7 at 2 p.m. CT
Facebook event page
March in Solidarity with Ukraine
Sat. March 5 at 3 p.m.
435 N Michigan Ave
Facebook event page
Ukrainian Artist Elena Diadenko art exhibition opening Colors of Life
Fri. March 4 at 7 p.m.
Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago
2249 W. Superior St.
Event page
All proceeds go to Revived Soldiers of Ukraine
Prayer and protest against Russian invasion of Ukraine
Sun. Feb. 27 at 1 p.m.
Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church
739 N. Oakley Blvd., Chicago
Facebook event page
Vigil
Thurs. Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
835 N. Oakley Boulevard, Chicago
Rally
Thurs. Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.
St. Andrew Orthodox Church
300 Army Trail Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL
Auto rally against Kremlin’s war in Ukraine
Thurs. Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church
739 N. Oakley Blvd., Chicago
Facebook event page
Do you have an event or protest related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine that you’d like us to feature? Email us at info@borderlessmag.org!
Editor’s Note 2/24/22: We are updating this list as new events are scheduled.
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