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. Free admission to America’s Black Holocaust Museum: Friday, Jan. 13
Visit America’s Black Holocaust Museum for free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13 at 401 W. North Ave. as part of “Community Day,” sponsored by Network Health.
2. “Too Cold to Tour”: Saturday, Jan. 14
Hip-hop artist Emmitt James brings his “Too Cold to Tour” show to Milwaukee, with a full band and a guest set by R.A.T.M.A.N. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14 at Var Gallery, located at 706 S. 5th St. Tickets start at $15.
3. Breathwork for Black women: Saturday, Jan. 14
This is a class specifically for Black women where participants will learn foundational breathwork techniques to reduce stress, process emotions and enhance quality of life. This class repeats every other week, starting from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at Earth Angel Studio, located at 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. Admission is $25.
4. Donate your tree to become mulch: Saturday, Jan. 14
If you still have your Christmas tree, it can still be donated and turned into mulch for planting new wildlife around the city. The Washington Heights Neighborhood Association will be accepting trees from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14 at the North 40th Street parking lot within Washington Park. Trees should be cleared of all decorations before donating.
5. Candlelight night hike at Havenwoods: Sunday, Jan. 15
Brave the cold and discover the beauty of Havenwoods at night during this candlelight hike. The hike takes place from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15 at Havenwoods State Forest, located at 6141 N. Hopkins St.
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