5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 23 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sam Woods
December 23, 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 by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.
An event for families to eat breakfast, take photos, decorate stockings and make memories with Santa and The Grinch. This event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 at ​4411 W. North Ave. Tickets are $10 for children and $7 for adults.
Hot Sauce Poetry returns for the holidays with this open mic for poets and comedians. This is a clean show that runs from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 at ​On The Bayou, located at 2053 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Advanced tickets are $10; at the door is $15.
The Islamic Society of Milwaukee is hosting a night of basketball, reflections and giveaways called “Mega Youth Night” from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 at the ​Islamic Society of Milwaukee gym, located at 4707 S. 13th St. This event is for young people ages 11 through 17.
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The ​Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee locations will be closed from Friday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Jan. 2. This includes locations within Milwaukee Public Schools.
Get some coloring books, ornaments, Milwaukee maps, Wisconsin prints and more for last-minute holiday gifts at this pop-up shop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 at ​​James Steeno Gallery, located at 1753 N. 52nd St.
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