• Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Your neighborhood. Your News.

newsMilwaukee NNSMilwaukee NNSSearch
Subscribe to NNS today!
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
    • Arts and Recreation
    • Community
    • Economic Development
    • Education
    • Health and Wellness
    • Housing
    • Public Safety
    • NNS Spotlight
    • Special Report
  • Posts From Community
    • Submit a Story
  • Community Voices
  • How To
  • Multimedia
    • NNS Local Video
    • Photos
    • NNS on Lake Effect
    • NNS WGLB 1560 Radio
  • Subscribe
  • Donate
  • About
    • Staff
    • Partners
    • News 414
    • The neighborhoods we cover
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Diederich College of Communication, Marquette University

You are here: Home / Home / Carousel / 5 things to do this weekend: March 6 to March 8

5 things to do this weekend: March 6 to March 8

March 6, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz 1 Comment

Share this...
Share on Facebook
Facebook
Pin on Pinterest
Pinterest
Tweet about this on Twitter
Twitter
Share on LinkedIn
Linkedin

Milwaukee Public Schools is hosting its annual “Celebrating abilities” family forum this weekend. (Photo provided by Milwaukee Public Schools)

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. League of Women Voters presents forum on lead poisoning: Friday, March 6

The League of Women Voters is presenting a forum on lead poisoning at the Johnson Controls Volunteer Center, 200 W. Pleasant St., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 6. The forum, titled “Lead Issues in Milwaukee – Spotlight on the North Side,” will focus on the history of lead poisoning in Milwaukee and the resources available.

2. African Diaspora dialogue session: Friday, March 6

The Africa Business Coalition and the Greater Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce is hosting African Diaspora Dialogues at the King Commerce Center, 2745 N. Martin Luther King Drive, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 6. Dr. Melida Harris Barrow will be the keynote speaker. This is the inaugural event for the groups’ dialogue sessions. Registration is required and free.

3. Fourth annual special education family forum: Saturday, March 7

Milwaukee Public Schools is hosting its fourth annual “Celebrating abilities” special education family forum at Marshall High School, 4141 N. 64th St., from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7. This is an opportunity to learn about special education services, programs and summer opportunities offered through Milwaukee Public Schools. All are welcome to join. There will be breakfast and lunch, a resource fair and workshops. To learn more, click here.

4. Milwaukee Public Library’s book bash: Saturday, March 7

The Milwaukee Public Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., is celebrating the city’s love of reading with Browser’s Book Bash from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. Browser the Library Lion will be joined by Curious George and the Cat in the Hat. This family friendly event includes face painting, a dance party, silly stories and more. Here is the full schedule.

5. Bembé Drum & Dance Brazilian carnaval: Sunday, March 8

Bembé Drum & Dance is hosting a Brazilian carnaval at No Studios, 1037 W. McKinley Ave., from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 8. The event will feature samba drummers and dancers, the Bembé Youth Batucada and Samba Da Vida. There will also be art, food, music, dance and film screenings. Tickets cost $15 for an individual and $35 for a family. To learn more about Bembé Drum & Dance, click here.

Bonus: Adult game night at Sherman Phoenix: Saturday, March 7

Sauce & Spice is hosting adult game night at the Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave., from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. Tickets cost $10 for general admission and $20 for VIP, which include pizza and a drink. There will be a variety of games to play including, UNO, Dominos, Jenga, Spades and more.

Share this...
Share on Facebook
Facebook
Pin on Pinterest
Pinterest
Tweet about this on Twitter
Twitter
Share on LinkedIn
Linkedin

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Ana Martinez-Ortiz

About Ana Martinez-Ortiz

Facebook |  Twitter | More stories from Ana

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.

Comments

  1. AvatarGabrielle HowardBrown says

    March 7, 2020 at 9:33 pm

    Good to know.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

Top Stories

Advertisement

How To …

How to avoid stimulus check scams

A new round of stimulus checks will likely also bring out a new round of scams. Here’s what to watch out for.

More "How To" articles

Advertisement

Recommended Reading

A Vaccine Reality Check

The Atlantic

UWM study on the state of Black Milwaukee describes the city as ‘the epitome of a 21st century racial regime’

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Videos Show How Federal Officers Escalated Violence in Portland

The New York Times

These mayors want to fight Covid-19 and the recession with one big idea: A guaranteed income

Vox

The World John Lewis Helped Create

The Atlantic

News

  • Arts and Recreation
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • Health and Wellness
  • Housing
  • Public Safety
  • NNS Spotlight
  • Special Reports
  • Multimedia
    • NNS Videos
    • Photos
    • NNS on Lake Effect Radio

Engage with us

  • Posts from Community
  • Community Voices
  • Submit a Story

About NNS

  • Staff
  • Partners
  • News414
  • The neighborhoods we cover
  • Internship opportunities
  • Careers
  • Terms of use
  • Advertise

Connect with us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
  • RSS feed

Communities

Contact

mailing address
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Diederich College of Communication
Marquette University
1131 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Johnston Hall 430
Milwaukee, WI 53233

email
info@milwaukeenns.org

phone & fax
PHONE: 414.604.6397 FAX: 414.288.6494

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service is a project of Diederich College of Communication and Marquette University.
© 2020 Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. Terms of use.
1131 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee WI 53233 • info@milwaukeenns.org

Copyright © 2021 · News Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in