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. Monthly hip-hop chess club: Friday, Aug. 19 

Your Move MKE is hosting its monthly night of hip-hop and chess from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 at Ms. Yesenia’s Creative Studio, located at 2926 W. Forest Home Ave. 

2. Food security resource party: Friday, Aug. 19 

Diverse and Resilient is hosting a food security resource party, with food resources, care packages, school supplies and fun. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 at Wellpoint Care Network (formerly SaintA,) located at 8901 W. Capitol Drive. 

3. Music on the Beerline: Friday, Aug. 19 

Riverworks Development Corp.’s summer concert series continues with Roxie Beane playing funk rock and Love, Peace and Soul playing R&B from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 at the Beerline Performance Stage, located at 3350 N. Holton St. 

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4. Back-to-school party: Saturday, Aug. 20 

Heal the Hood and the African American Roundtable are back with free food, over 30 vendors, a children’s corner, school supplies, yoga and more. The party runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 at Clovernook Playground 6594 N. Landers St.

5. All Sauced Up LGBTQ+ barbeque: Sunday, Aug. 21 

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers hosts this end-of-summer celebration, featuring games and activities, music, health resources and more. The party runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 at Jackson Park Area 2, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave.  

BONUS: School supply giveaways: all month 

Several businesses and organizations are giving away free backpacks and school supplies all month. See a full list of events here.