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Cory Bonnet moves the base in front of the U.S. Steel Edgar Thomson Works painting. The painting will be featured in an exhibition honoring steel workers that starts Friday at the Grohmann Museum at MSOE. (Photo provided by James Kieselburg).

1. Feed Your Brother: Friday, Jan. 19

Every Friday, Ministreets Christian Urban Outreach Mission meets at the statue on 9th Place and West Lincoln Avenue in Kosciuszko Park to provide homeless people on Milwaukee’s South Side with food and other necessities. The next meet-up is at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19. Volunteers are welcome to attend. More information here.

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2. Gallery Night MKE: Friday, Jan. 19 through Saturday, Jan. 20

Gallery Night MKE will kick off at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19 in the Walker’s Point neighborhood. A second day of gallery events is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20. Attendees can explore local art, galleries, and more. Hours may vary by location. Check out the list of gallery participants. More information here.

3. Family Culture Night: Friday, Jan. 19

From 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, 930 W. Historic Mitchell St., will show the movie, “Black Cloud.” Youth activities will be provided, so feel free to bring your kids.  More information here.

4. Grohmann Museum at MSOE: Friday, Jan. 19

The Grohmann Museum will kick off an exhibition called “Patterns of Meaning: The Art of Industry by Cory Bonnet” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19 at 1000 N. Broadway. The exhibition will honor steel workers who have worked to build the modern world. It will feature 22 pieces, including paintings, chandeliers and other artifacts. More information here.

5. DIY Household Cleaning Products: Saturday, Jan. 20

Eco Families Sustainability Learning Group aims to teach individuals how to create eco-friendly environments. From 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, individuals will learn how to make eco-friendly cleaning products instead of using products with harsh chemicals. The event will take place at The Table, 5305 W. Capitol Drive. More information here.

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Chesnie Wardell serves as a reporting fellow for NNS. In addition to compiling our popular “5 things to know and do” lists, she also writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and digital media.