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5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 28

January 28, 2022 by Sam Woods Leave a Comment

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The Hip-Hop Chess Club is back Friday. (Photo provided by Your Move MKE)

It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know.

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. “Hot Sauce Poetry” spoken word open mic: Friday, Jan. 28

Daddy’s Soul Food and Grill hosts this open mic featuring comedy, poetry and music. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28 at 754 N. 27th St. Click here for tickets.

2. Hip-Hop Chess Club: Friday, Jan. 28

Old school meets new school at this event hosted by Your Move MKE. This kid-friendly event is tailored to ages 9+ but all ages are welcome if a parent/guardian will be closely watching the younger children. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28 at 2926 W. Forest Home Ave. Click here for more information.

3. Learn to play Ultimate Frisbee: Friday, Jan. 28

Teens and adults are welcome to a chance to learn how to play Ultimate Frisbee from the Milwaukee Medusa, a local women’s Ultimate Frisbee team. Participants receive a Frisbee to take home. The workshop begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28 at Running Rebels East, 225 W. Capitol Drive. No prior experience with frisbees required.

4. The City Review basketball showcase: Saturday, Jan. 29

Milwaukee’s future basketball talent will be on display at this year’s City Review, featuring the city’s top high school basketball teams. Doors open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29 at Marquette University’s Al McGuire Center, 770 N. 12th St. Click here for more information.

5. The Healing Gathering: Saturday, Jan. 29

Join others in the community who are trying to heal from trauma at this free gathering featuring a panel discussion and live performance that focuses on the experiences of youths. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29 at City Of Light Church, 6725 W. Burleigh St. Click here for more information.

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Sam Woods is a staff reporter primarily covering education in Milwaukee. When not reporting for NNS, Sam produces the Bridge the City podcast, a podcast that brings together people, resources, and ideas that inspire Milwaukee to action, with a reach of over 6,000 monthly subscribers across all podcast platforms.

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