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.

Student performers and special guests gather at Radio Milwaukee for a teen open mic. Grace Weber’s Music Lab will have a teen open mic from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 at Radio Milwaukee Studios, 220 E. Pittsburgh Ave. (Photo provided by Jen Ellis)

1. Teen Open Mic: Friday, Jan. 26

Grace Weber’s Music Lab will have a teen open mic from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 at Radio Milwaukee Studios, 220 E. Pittsburgh Ave. Interested teens will be able to showcase their talents by singing, rapping and more. The event’s theme is “Music and Entrepreneurship.” Sam Guyton will be the special guest and will perform and discuss his life as an entrepreneur. Click here to RSVP your teen. More information here.

2. Near West Side Winter Social: Friday, Jan. 26

Denizen MKE is a new business in the Near West Side neighborhood that serves as an event venue. Residents from the neighborhood will gather from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 at 4227 W. Vliet St. to celebrate its opening and socialize. Food and a cash bar will be available. Click here to RSVP. More information here.

3. Family Movie Night: Friday, Jan. 26

Iglesia Nueva Vida Universal will host a movie night for family and friends from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 at 2064 S. 14th St. Tickets are $5 and will include popcorn and soda. More information here.

4. Canvas of Calmness Circle: Saturday, Jan. 27

Mystic Phoenix Art Studio invites you to enjoy a morning of art and meditation from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 5305 W. Capitol Drive. All materials will be provided and regardless of your art skills, everyone is welcome. More information here.

5. Entrepreneurship Summit: Saturday, Jan. 27

Business owners are invited to the 12th annual MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Martin Luther King Jr. School, 3275 N. Third St. There will be workshops, vendors and more to ensure that you have what you need to help your business flourish. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 26

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
January 26, 2024

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 26</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />January 26, 2024</p>

<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f3f1f1"><em>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</em> <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/submit-a-story/?indypress=story"></a><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/submit-a-story/?indypress=story"><em>clicking here</em></a><em> at least two weeks in advance.</em></p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/53481605031_bf55cb44aa_k-1024x726.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-93320" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Student performers and special guests gather at Radio Milwaukee for a teen open mic. Grace Weber’s Music Lab will have a teen open mic from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 at Radio Milwaukee Studios, 220 E. Pittsburgh Ave. (Photo provided by Jen Ellis)</figcaption></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1.</strong> <a href="https://www.gwmusiclab.com/calendar">Teen Open Mic</a>: <strong>Friday, Jan. 26</strong></h2>
<p>Grace Weber’s Music Lab will have a teen open mic from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 at Radio Milwaukee Studios, 220 E. Pittsburgh Ave. Interested teens will be able to showcase their talents by singing, rapping and more. The event's theme is “Music and Entrepreneurship.” Sam Guyton will be the special guest and will perform and discuss his life as an entrepreneur. <a href="https://www.gwmusiclab.com">Click here to RSVP your teen.</a> <a href="https://www.gwmusiclab.com/calendar">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=364975039498629&amp;set=gm.1029656831453729">Near West Side Winter Social:</a> <strong>Friday, Jan. 26</strong></h2>
<p>Denizen MKE is a new business in the Near West Side neighborhood that serves as an event venue. Residents from the neighborhood will gather from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 at 4227 W. Vliet St. to celebrate its opening and socialize. Food and a cash bar will be available.<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXtELkexo8i8qtUdh77poZ4eTZQsaIAE81zibSDJffSGyCow/viewform"> Click here to RSVP.</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=364975039498629&amp;set=gm.1029656831453729">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2121821954827314/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">Family Movie Night:</a> <strong>Friday, Jan. 26</strong></h2>
<p>Iglesia Nueva Vida Universal will host a movie night for family and friends from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 at 2064 S. 14th St. Tickets are $5 and will include popcorn and soda. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2121821954827314/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2625371810950633/2625371817617299/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">Canvas of Calmness Circle:</a> <strong>Saturday, Jan. 27</strong></h2>
<p>Mystic Phoenix Art Studio invites you to enjoy a morning of art and meditation from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 5305 W. Capitol Drive. All materials will be provided and regardless of your art skills, everyone is welcome. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2625371810950633/2625371817617299/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">More information here. </a>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/367249912614286/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">Entrepreneurship Summit:</a> <strong>Saturday, Jan. 27</strong></h2>
<p>Business owners are invited to the 12th annual MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Martin Luther King Jr. School, 3275 N. Third St. There will be workshops, vendors and more to ensure that you have what you need to help your business flourish. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/367249912614286/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">More information here.</a></p>
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 26

1. Teen Open Mic: Friday, Jan. 26

2. Near West Side Winter Social: Friday, Jan. 26

3. Family Movie Night: Friday, Jan. 26

4. Canvas of Calmness Circle: Saturday, Jan. 27

5. Entrepreneurship Summit: Saturday, Jan. 27

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1. Teen Open Mic: Friday, Jan. 26

2. Near West Side Winter Social: Friday, Jan. 26

3. Family Movie Night: Friday, Jan. 26

4. Canvas of Calmness Circle: Saturday, Jan. 27

5. Entrepreneurship Summit: Saturday, Jan. 27

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