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Participants gather in a circle to learn new skills during an open break dancing session at
Ill Threadz MKE. The next class is on Monday, March 11 at 5335 W. Oklahoma Ave. (Photo provided by
Ill Threadz MKE)

1. Open Breaking Session: Monday, March 11

Ill Threadz MKE will hold its weekly dance session from      5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 11 at 5335 W. Oklahoma Ave. This free session is open to dancers of all levels. While break dancing, young people can learn the importance of teamwork, respect and more. Refreshments will be provided. More information here.

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2. Urban Forestry: Tuesday, March 12

The City of Milwaukee and three other organizations have received a $12 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to address disparities in Milwaukee’s urban tree canopy. A town hall meeting to address the project will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on      Tuesday, March 12 at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St. You can provide input on where the work should take place. More information here.

3. Aldermanic District 10 Candidates’ Town Hall: Wednesday, March 13

Sharlen Moore and Richard Geldon are the candidates running for office in Milwaukee Aldermanic District 10.  Community members are invited to a town hall with the candidates from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13 at 5400 W. Washington Blvd. You will have the opportunity to meet the candidates and hear about their goals for the Washington Heights neighborhood, the City of Milwaukee and District 10. More information here.

4. Reel-to-Real: Thursday, March 14

Culture X Design will be screening a short film called,      “The Warrior Princess,” directed by Vianca Fuster, to celebrate Women’s History Month at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at 191 N. Broadway, Suite 102. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A talk back session with the film’s director will be held after the screening. Click here to register.   More information here.

5. Thursday Night Live: Thursday, March 14

Garfield’s 502 invites you to a special band performance by the Myles Duke Experience at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at 502 W. Garfield Ave. Entry is free, and bartender specials will be available for purchase. 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.