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.

T’Keyah Bennett (far left) is the CEO and founder of two organizations called Blk Girl Space and Melanin Girls Heal. The next event for Blk Girl Space is on Friday, March 29 at HoneyBee Sage & Wellness Apothecary, 1819 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. (Photo provided by Ashley Richole)

1. Face-to-Face with BLK Girl Space: Friday, March 29

Founded by T’Keyah Bennett, Blk Girl Space supports Black women on their journey of self-development. Meet the team from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 29 at HoneyBee Sage & Wellness Apothecary, 1819 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Feel free to also make a donation toward the group’s $5,000 goal for its startup fundraiser.  More information here.

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2. Hot Girl Karaoke: Friday, March 29

In honor of Women’s History Month, Social X MKE is inviting women and men ages 21 and up to listen to music by female rappers from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 29 at Revel Bar, 2246 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Click here to register.  More information here.

3. Knights and Kings II Workshop: Saturday, March 30

Milwaukee Turners and Your Move MKE are partnering to host a Knights and Kings II workshop from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 at 1107 W. Historic Mitchell St. Boys and men will receive hands-on instruction from experts on tie tying and shirt fitting. In addition, Revival the Barbershop will provide free haircuts. Click here to register.  More information here.

4. Pop-Up Event: Saturday, March 30

Over 15 vendors will gather from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 at 4108 N. 51st Blvd. Foods, products and more that will be available for purchase. In addition, 300 Easter baskets will be given away. More information here.

5. Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 30

Washington Heights Neighborhood Association will  host its annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 30. Attendees are asked to dress appropriately for the weather and bring their own baskets to collect eggs. 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.