5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: June 17 to June 22 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
June 17, 2019
Kalia Gooseberry, co-winner of Miss Juneteenth Day 2018, poses with parade attendees last year. (File photo by Abby Ng)
It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some events we think you shouldn’t miss. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please email info@milwaukeenns.org and put “5 things” in the subject line by
1. McGovern Park’s fourth annual night out
Milwaukee residents are invited to join County Supervisor Sequanna Taylor and Milwaukee County Parks for a , 5400 N. 51 Blvd. Food and entertainment will be provided. The event begins at
2. Milwaukee’s Juneteenth Day celebration: Wednesday, June 19
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Milwaukee is celebrating its on Wednesday, June 19. The celebration takes place at 2460 N. 6 St. and will run from  The festival features musical performances, food vendors, community organizers and more. For more information on Juneteenth Day’s history, click here.
3. Learn about “The Selma of the North”:
Patrick Jones, author of “The Selma of the North: Civil Rights Insurgency in Milwaukee,” will during an event Thursday, June 20 at Coffee Makes You Black, 2803 N. Teutonia Ave. The event starts at and donations can be made at the door.
United Way is hosting a workshop by the Empowerment Coalition of Milwaukee to  on Friday, June 21 at 225 W. Vine St. The event takes place from Workshops cost $5. Materials and light refreshments will be provided. To RSVP, click here.
5. Grand opening of “Evicted” exhibit: Friday, June 21
Near West Side Partners is inviting Milwaukeeans to an exhibition based on the book by Matthew Desmond. The exhibit will be housed in the Mobile Design Box, 753 N. 27 St., until September 30. It is free to the public. To RSVP for the grand opening, click here. The celebration begins at  Friday, June 21.