5 things to do and know the weekend of Oct. 30 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
October 30, 2020
Celebrate Día de los Muertos this weekend with the Urban Ecology Center and Ayuda Mutua. (File photo by Jennifer Janviere)
It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about as the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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1. ‘Thriller’ workshop with DancworksDanceworks, 1661 N. Water St., is hosting a “Thriller” workshop from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. Gabi Sustache will teach participants the iconic dance from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video. The class is being offered in person and virtually. Tickets cost $16, registration is required, and dancers must be 14 years and older.
2. Día de los Muertos altar making workshopThe Urban Ecology Center is hosting a Día de los Muertos altar making workshop. The workshop will take place at the Menomonee Valley location, 3700 W. Pierce St., from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 31. Click herefor tickets. Participants are asked to bring photocopied photos of loved ones.
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3. MKESingalong: Halloween edition88Nine Radio Milwaukee, Imagine MKE, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges and the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music are hosting a Halloween-themed singalong. The groups will sing “Ghostbusters” and everyone is encouraged to join in.  The singalong will take place virtually at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. The groups  also are asking for $5 donations to purchase musical recorder instruments for children living in Metcalfe Park. To donate, click here.
4. Sickle cell-abration blood driveGood City Brewing is hosting a blood drive to raise awareness about sickle cell disease. The Versiti Mobile Bus will be parked at Century City, 3945 N. 31st St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. The clinic will be performing the COVID-19 antibody test on all blood donations. To schedule your appointment, click here.
5. Amor eterno: Celebración de Día de lxs MuertxsAyuda Mutua MKE is celebrating Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with “Amor Eterno.” The event will take place at the Ayuda Mutua offices, 2801 S. 5th St., from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. There will be youth activities, a candlelit walk, musical performances, a communal ofrenda, food and more.
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