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.

Kwanzaa’s fifth principle is called Nia, which means “purpose.” The Sankofa Council of Milwaukee will  honor this principle during a special celebration Saturday.

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to provide the correct address for the “Open Family Play” at the Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market.

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1. “Knights and Kings”: Friday, Dec. 29

Your Move MKE and Milwaukee Turners invites gentlemen to their “Knights and Kings Tie Tying and Shirt Fitting” event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29 at 1107 W. Historic Mitchell St. Gentlemen will learn how to formally dress themselves for professional settings. Refreshments will also be provided. Click here to RSVP. More information here.

2. Networking Brunch: Friday, Dec. 29

The Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition will host a brunch while analyzing how Mary, the mother of Jesus, intersects with Muslim tradition. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 29 at 5235 S. 27th St. A $15 purchase is required. You must RSVP.  More information here.

3. Kwanzaa Celebration: Saturday, Dec. 30

Kwanzaa’s fifth principle is called Nia, which means “purpose.” The Sankofa Council of Milwaukee will  honor this principle with a celebration from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 3353 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Individuals can also join via Zoom by emailing sankofacouncilmke@gmail.com to pre-register. More information here.

4. “Open Family Play”: Saturday, Dec. 30

The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market will include an “Open Family Play,’’ where children can participate in imaginative play and learning activities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Table, 5305 W. Capitol Drive. Adult supervision is required. More information here.

5. Public Animal Feeding: Saturday, Dec. 30

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will hold an animal feeding from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30 at Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N. Hopkins St. Visitors will have the chance to learn about different animals such as turtles, snakes, and more while feeding them. More information here.

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Chesnie Wardell serves as the intergenerational reporter for NNS. In addition, she writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She reported for other newsrooms like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered teacher vacancies through an O'Brien fellowship and was selected as an inaugural member of the New York Times Corps. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and theology.