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5 things to do and know the weekend of Feb. 12

February 12, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

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Vibez Creative Arts Space, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave., is hosting a family craft day on Saturday, Feb. 13. (Photo provided by Vibez Creative Arts Space)

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.

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. Free flu shots at the Mexican Consulate: Friday, Feb. 12

Ascension St. Francis is giving free flu shots at the Mexican Consulate, 1443 N. Prospect Ave., from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Feb. 12. Appointments and identification are not required. The service is available for adults ages 18 and older. Those interested can enter through the back door. In case you missed it: How COVID-19 has helped dramatically decrease the number of influenza cases

2. “Our Roots Say that We’re Sisters: An Image of Hope”: Friday, Feb. 12

Join us for our 24-hour giving challenge with Give Marquette Day!

Marquette University’s Faber Center and Haggerty Museum of Art are presenting a virtual conversation with mural artist Mauricio Ramirez titled “Our Roots Say that We’re Sisters: An Image of Hope.” Ramirez’s mural “Our Roots Say We’re Sisters” can be found on the south exterior wall of the Varsity Theater, 1326 W. Wisconsin Ave. The conversation will focus on hope and will take place on Zoom from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 12. Click here to register.

3. Family craft day: Vibez Creative Arts Space: Saturday, Feb. 13

Family craft day at Vibez Creative Arts Space, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave., is back. Craft day will take place from noon to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. Craft prices range from $5 to $25. This is a walk-in event and customers will be seated as space is available. DIY craft options include magnets ,mini-flower boxes, flower bears, wood paintings and more.

4. Couple’s yoga with Embody YOGA: Saturday, Feb. 13

Embody YOGA, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave., is doing a yoga class for couples from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. The class costs $50 for in-person at the studio and $40 for at home. Pre-registration is required. This class is appropriate for beginners.

5. Romancing the stars: Virtual Valentine’s Day stargazing: Saturday, Feb. 13

The Milwaukee Public Museum is presenting a special virtual program for Valentine’s Day. Milwaukeeans are invited to take a romantic tour of the night sky from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. Tickets cost $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Viewers can also send in a love poem (limit is four lines or 50 words) to planetarium@mpm.edu. Winners will be featured in the show.

Bonus: Where to find Black History Month events in Milwaukee
 

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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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