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5 things to know and do the weekend of May 20

May 20, 2022 by Sam Woods 1 Comment

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It’s Friday 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.

In 2017, Lavita Booker (second from left) started the Marcus Mosiah Garvey Community Garden. Help get this garden ready for Spring this Friday. (NNS file photo by Andrea Waxman)

1. Marcus Mosiah Garvey Junior Garden Kickoff: Friday, May 20

The Marcus Mosiah Garvey Junior Garden, a garden rooted in history and youth empowerment, is looking for volunteers to haul dirt, plant beds and beautify the space. Stop by between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, May 20 at 3052 N. 27th St. More information here.

2. Malcolm X Bike Ride: Saturday, May 21

Honor the life and legacy of Malcolm X, who would have turned 97 years old this past Thursday, May 19, through communal biking around the Old North Milwaukee neighborhood and surrounding area. Bikers should meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 at the Uhuru Sasa (Freedom Now) Mural at 3120 W. Villard Ave. Route details here.

3. Grocery Giveaway and Cookout: Saturday, May 21

Dream Team United MKE, a coalition formed to respond to community needs related to COVID-19, will be hosting a grocery giveaway and cookout from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 at 1313 W. Reservoir Ave. 

4. “It Takes a Village” Cleanup: Saturday, May 21

Those in the Milwaukee College Prep 38th Street community or surrounding neighborhood are invited to help beautify the area around the school from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 21. Meet at the Milwaukee College Prep 38th Street campus at 2623 N. 38th St.

5. Spring Festival at the MMSD West Basin: Saturday, May 21

The Northwest Side Community Development Corporation invites neighbors to its spring festival, which will feature “activities, plant giveaways, games, snacks, music, prizes, & more!” The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 at MMSD West Basin, located at 4350 N. 35th St. 

BONUS: “On Site: Derrick Adams”: Block Party: Saturday, May 21

This lakefront block party builds on themes from the ongoing Milwaukee Art Museum exhibit about Derrick Adams, an artist who reframes historical Black narratives and examines the role of the media in shaping identity. Activities range from line dancing to gallery tours to spades tournaments. Food trucks will be present. Stop by between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 at 700 N. Art Museum Drive. This event will be held rain or shine.

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Filed Under: Community, Neighborhoods Tagged With: andre lee ellis and company, derrick adams, dream team united mke, malcolm x, marcus garvey garden, milwaukee art museum, milwaukee college prep, mmsd, northwest side community development corporation, nwcdc

About Sam Woods

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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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  1. Velinda Bivens says

    May 20, 2022 at 9:46 am

    Very nice to have something for you and family to participate in on the weekend. I will look again in a few weeks for me and the grandchildren to do something.
    May God keep everyone healthy and safe.

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