Vibez Creative Arts Space is hosting a paint party for kids this weekend. (Photo provided by Vibez Creative Arts Space)
It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some events that can enrich your weekend. 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 noon Thursday.
1. Healing circle for women: Friday, Dec. 27
Walnut Way, 2240 N. 17th St., is hosting a healing circle for women of color from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27. The healing circle provides a safe space for women to learn about self-care and self-love. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Angela Smith at (414) 264-2326, Ext. 14 or amsmith@walnutway.org.
2. Kids paint party: Friday, Dec. 27
Vibez Creative Arts Space, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave., is hosting a paint party for kids from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27. LeTasha Smith will lead participants through a step-by-step process to create a work of art. Tickets cost $25 and include all the supplies.
3. Dread Friday at Naturally Naps Salon: Friday, Dec. 27
Naturally Naps Salon, 5804 W. Forest Home Ave., is hosting its weekly Dreads Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27. Persons with dreads or locs can receive a palm roll for $45 or an interlock for $55. Both include a wash, deep condition or deep soak, maintenance and styling. To schedule an appointment, call Ange at 414-339-7921 or email her at ange@naturallynapssalon.com.
4. SistaStrings + Nickel&Rose: Saturday, Dec. 28
SistaStrings and Nickel&Rose will be performing at Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Ave., starting at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The concert is restricted to those 21 and over.
5. Ujamaa Marketplace at Coffee Makes You Black: Sunday, Dec. 29
The Ujamaa Marketplace will be at Coffee Makes You Black, 2803 N. Teutonia Ave., from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29. The marketplace is a collaboration between Lilo Allen from the Bronzeville Collective and Coffee Makes You Black. It is a space for black-owned businesses to celebrate Kwanzaa. There will be music, food and drinks, local vendors and more.
Bonus: Milwaukee NNS fundraising campaign: Now through Tuesday, Dec. 31
Yep. We (still) out here begging. Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service is a nonprofit news organization. In order to survive, we rely on donations. Consider making a donation to our NewsMatch campaign, which ends Tuesday, Dec. 31. When you donate, NewsMatch will match your donation up to $1,000. Click here to donate. Every dollar counts.
Ana is the community engagement reporter and beat reporter for neighborhood groups and nonprofits. As the community engagement reporter, Ana is known for writing five things to know/do for the week and weekend, how to articles and spotlight articles. Ana attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and graduated in 2017 with degrees in Spanish and journalism.
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