5 things to know and do the weekend of May 5 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sam Woods
May 5, 2023
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.
Ko-Thi Dance Company is celebrating 54 years with the Maji Drum and Dance Conference, bringing together artists, choreographers and educators to explore the richness of Black dance through workshops, discussions and performances. The conference takes place all weekend. More information about conference schedule and tickets here.
The annual Cinco de Mayo festival hosted by El Conquistador Latino Newspaper and UMOS is back with live music, cultural performances and several competitions, including ranchera dance and Chihuahua beauty contests. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 at UMOS, located at 2701 S. Chase Ave. More information here.
We Got This, a youth and community development group that uses gardening as a tool for neighborhood building, is looking for volunteers to help prepare garden beds, plant seeds and clean the surrounding neighborhood. The cleanup will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 6 at the intersection of North 9th and West Ring streets. More information here.
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The Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Arts, or IPAMA, is hosting an afternoon of fun for all ages. Artist Coco Butterfly will take you step by step through the creation of a mixed-media painting on faux wood. The session takes place from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 at IPAMA, located at 3200 W. Hampton Ave. More information here.
Do you ever wonder what is invisibly floating around in the air we breathe? Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Marquette University and other partners have organized a community walk that will collect live data on what the city air contains. The walk runs from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, beginning at the Pulaski Park pavilion, located at 2643 S. 16th St. More information and RSVP for free here.