5 things to know and do the weekend of Sept. 22 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Chesnie Wardell
September 22, 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.
Who’s on Layton is a sports bar opening its second location at 512 W. Layton Ave. It  will be hosting a grand opening from Friday, Sept. 22 to Sunday, Sept. 24.  More information here.
Menomonee River’s Valley Week begins Saturday, Sept. 23 and goes through Saturday, Sept.  30. Free community events include a public-art walking tour, breakfast pizza, electronics recycling and kids story hiking. Dates and time vary, so see lineup for more  information.
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Dream Team United presents “Rock Da Block” on Saturday, Sept. 23 with free groceries, a cookout and resources from noon to 5 p.m. A petting zoo, bounce house and face painting will also be there to keep children entertained during this event between North 35th and West Center streets. More information here.
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. in Walker’s Point hosts its second annual Bean Plant Block Party on Sunday, Sept. 24 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 224 W. Bruce St. This free event is for everyone to enjoy skate ramps, food trucks, coffee and other festivities. More information here.
The 14th annual open house for Milwaukee’s Police Department’s District Two is Sunday, Sept. 24 from noon to 3 p.m. at 245 W. Lincoln Ave. The event features a meet-and-greet with law enforcement, a tour of the station, free haircuts and more. More information here.