5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 16 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sam Woods
December 16, 2022
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 byclicking here at least two weeks in advance.
An opening reception for Walker’s Point Center of the Arts’ new exhibition “Aquí / Alla” takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16 at 839 S. 5th St.  A bomba performance by Joan Luciano will begin at 7 p.m. The exhibition “gathers contemporary artists practicing in diverse disciplines, themes, and methods from around the nation and Puerto Rico.”
Learn about the findings of a recent traffic study at the corner of North 25th Street and West Locust Avenue, and hear about solutions for calming traffic and pedestrian safety. The meeting takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Moody Park Pavilion, located at 2201 W. Auer Ave.
Make Christmas or Kwanzaa decorations or gifts and take part in an African dance workshop. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17 at Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum, 2620 W. Center St. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for kids.
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Dream Team United MKE and partners will be giving away winter coats and toys from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18 at St. Paul C.O.G.I.C., located at 2661 N. 53rd St. Donations are accepted through Friday, Dec. 16.
Shop unique gifts from Native American art and food vendors from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18 at Black Husky Brewing, located at 909 E. Locust Ave.
From now through Saturday, Dec. 17, 20% of all sales at CupKate, a local vegan cupcake business, will be donated to the RBG GiftMust toy drive, a Program the Parks initiative.
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