5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 3 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sam Woods
December 3, 2021
Now 10 members strong, De La Buena will perform Friday at Latino Arts. (File photo by Jennifer Janviere)
It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know.
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1. Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz band De La Buena performs: Friday, Dec. 3
Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz band De La Buena performs at Latino Arts, 1028 S 9th St., starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3. Learn more about the band here, and get tickets here.
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2. A conversation about COVID-19: Friday, Dec. 3
Sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, this conversation will bring community leaders together to discuss “our collective responsibility to defeat COVID-19.” The conversation takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3 at Christ-St. Peter Lutheran School, 2229 W. Greenfield Ave. Register here.
3. Indian Community School Holiday Craft Fair: Saturday, Dec. 4
Support local, Native craftspeople and artists at this Holiday Craft Fair that features unique items only available through these vendors. The fair takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 at Indian Community School, 10405 W. St. Martins Rd. in Franklin.
4. Make Your Own Rolled Ice Cream Classes: Saturday, Dec. 4 through Monday, Dec. 6
Learn to roll ice cream with the pros at Paparazzi Ice Cream Shop. Family (ages 7+) and adult (18+) classes are available starting at noon on Saturday, Dec. 4. Classes are held in Milwaukee at 6235b N. Teutonia Ave. and at Paparazzi’s Racine location.
5. Holiday Havenwoods Hike: Sunday, Dec. 5
From roasted chestnuts to holly and ivy, plants play an important role in many holiday traditions. Arborist Dan Buckler leads this guided walk through Havenwoods State Forest, sharing stories about these traditions, surrounded by natural examples in the park. The walk takes place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N. Hopkins St. Register here.