5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Jan. 31 to Feb. 4 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sam Woods
January 31, 2022
“Phobruary” returns this week to Silver City. Pho is a soup native to Vietnam but common in Laos and Thailand. (NNS file photo by Ana Martinez-Ortiz)
It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.
1. “Phobrurary” in Silver City: Throughout February
“Phobruary” is back! Vientiane and Thai Bar-B-Que, two Silver City restaurants, are offering deals on pho, a soup native to Vietnam but common in Laos and Thailand, throughout February. Vientiane is located at 3422 W. National Ave and Thai Bar-B-Que at 3417 W. National Ave. Click here for more information. From our archives: PHOTOS: What ‘Phobruary’ looks like in 2021
2. Virtual session on landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities: Wednesday, Feb. 2
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As a tenant or landlord, it is important to know your rights and responsibilities. Learn more about them in this free virtual presentation from the Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Click here for more information.
3. “Neat,” a virtual performance: Thursday, Feb. 3
Renaissance Theaterworks and Newline Café bring you Charlayne Woodard’s magical, often humorous, coming-of-age story based on the playwright’s experience. A talkback will be held after the performance. The show begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3 on Zoom. Click here for more information. You must RSVP to view the performance.
4. Meet the mayoral candidates: Thursday, Feb. 3
Meet the candidates for mayor from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3 at El Bethel Church, 5401 W Good Hope Rd.
5. Vaccination clinics at MPS schools: Monday, Jan. 31, Thursday, Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 4
Children’s Community Health Plan and Children’s Wisconsin have partnered with Milwaukee Public Schools and the Milwaukee Health Department to hold free COVID-19 vaccination clinics. These clinics are for residents ages 5 and older who need their first or second COVID-19 shots and for residents 12 and older who need their booster shots. All eligible individuals will be vaccinated regardless of ID, documentation or insurance status. Children ages 5 to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Clinics will be held at MPS schools this week on the following dates: