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.

Writer Mikey Cody Apollo is at a book talk at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. She will have a release party on Saturday, March 16 at Dream Lab, 738 S. Third St., for her new book, “Opposite of a Suicide Note.” (Photo provided by Mikey Cody Apollo)

1. Black Family Wellness Expo: Friday, March 15

Cream City (WI) Chapter of the Links Inc. will host a wellness expo for Black families from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 15 at the Milwaukee Academy of Science, 2000 W. Kilbourn Ave. All ages are welcome to attend, have food and participate in wellness activities. Click here to register. More information here.

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2. Science Strikes Back: Friday, March 15

A science fair will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 15 at Escuela Verde, 3628 W. Pierce St. All ages are invited to bring and present a science project they created at home that focuses on a challenge in the community or just show up to learn or volunteer as a judge. If presenting or volunteering, click here to register.  More information here.

3. Trap and R&B Bingo: Friday, March 15

Come listen to trap and R&B music while playing Bingo for cash prizes and giveaways from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, March 15 at 801 S. Second St. Vivent Health will  provide free HIV/STI testing and condoms. More information here.

4. Sankofa Drum Circle: Saturday, March 16

The Center for Leadership of Afrikan Women’s Wellness will have a Sankofa Drum Circle from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at 3910 W. Lisbon Ave. Individuals can borrow or bring their own drums to participate. You can even come to dance, as this event is all about rhythm and reconnecting with ancestors. All skill levels are welcome. More information here.

5. Book Release Party: Saturday, March 16

“Opposite of a Suicide Note” is a new book written by Mikey Cody Apollo. A release party to celebrate the publication will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at Dream Lab, 738 S. Third St. The event will feature a performance by Cody Apollo and will also include a period product drive, so please feel free to bring any unopened menstrual goods to donate to the Milwaukee Diaper Mission. Click here to register. More information here.

Bonus: Grants for Local Nonprofits: Applications due Monday, April 15

Otto Bremer Trust and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation have partnered to distribute $3.5 million in grants of up to $75,000 to local nonprofits through the Community Responsive Fund. Applications will close on Monday, April 15. Click here to access the grants portal for the application.  Click here to view the grant calendar.  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.