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.

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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5 things to know and do the weekend of May 20

by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
May 20, 2022

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of May 20</h1> <p class="byline">by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />May 20, 2022</p> <p><em>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</em><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/submit-a-story/?indypress=story"><em> clicking here</em></a><em> at least two weeks in advance.</em></p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/35425286083_bb7099b3f0_k-1024x749.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82634" /><figcaption>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)<br /></figcaption></figure> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>1. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fit4Youmke/photos/a.599028380152216/4937366776318333"><strong>Marcus Mosiah Garvey Junior Garden Kickoff</strong></a><strong>: Friday, May 20</strong></p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fit4Youmke/photos/a.599028380152216/4937366776318333">here</a>.</p> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>2. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/5090722007642022"><strong>Malcolm X Bike Ride</strong></a><strong>: Saturday, May 21</strong></p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/5090722007642022">here</a>.</p> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>3. Grocery Giveaway and Cookout: Saturday, May 21</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Social-Service/DreamTeam-United-MKE-105429154570251/">Dream Team United MKE</a>, 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.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>4. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/677406236862501/"><strong>“It Takes a Village” Cleanup</strong></a><strong>: Saturday, May 21</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>5. </strong><a href="https://www.nwscdc.org/engage-events/spring-festival-at-the-mmsd-west-basin"><strong>Spring Festival at the MMSD West Basin</strong></a><strong>: Saturday, May 21</strong></p> <p>The Northwest Side Community Development Corporation invites neighbors to its spring festival, which will feature “activities, plant giveaways, games, snacks, music, prizes, &amp; 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.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>BONUS: </strong><a href="https://mam.org/events/event/on-site-derrick-adams-block-party/"><strong>“On Site: Derrick Adams”: Block Party</strong></a><strong>: Saturday, May 21</strong></p> <p class="has-medium-font-size">This lakefront block party builds on themes from the ongoing Milwaukee Art Museum exhibit about <a href="https://mam.org/exhibitions/details/derrick-adams.php">Derrick Adams</a>, an artist who reframes historical Black narratives and examines the role of the media in shaping identity. 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