It’s Monday 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.

Amani residents gather for a monthly housing meeting. The next housing meeting is on Wednesday, April 3 at the Dominican Center for Women, 2470 W. Locust St. (Photo provided by Jarvis West)

1. Home Grown Exhibit: through June 7

    Latino Arts is hosting an art exhibit called “Home Grown: Cultivado Aquí.”  Artwork by artists with connections to Milwaukee’s Hispanic community will be on display. You can view this exhibit from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 1 at 1028 S. Ninth St. A $1 donation is suggested. More information here.

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    2. ESL Drop-in Tutoring: Monday, April 1

    To help you improve your English skills, tutors will be available from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 1 at the Milwaukee Public Library Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. Learners of all skill levels are welcome. More information here.

    3. Open Studio for Health Care Professionals: Wednesday, April 3

    The Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective is encouraging health care professionals to practice self-care. Health care professionals are welcome to spend the evening doing creative arts and relaxing from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 at the Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective, 9224 W. Burleigh St. Click here to register. More information here.  

    4. Music at Denizen MKE: Wednesday, April 3

    Denizen MKE will hold a live music night at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 at 4227 W. Vliet St. This family-friendly event consists of kid activities, food trucks and a performance by Marcell Guyton. More information here.  

    5. Dominican Center Housing Meeting: Wednesday, April 3

    Every first Wednesday of the month, the Dominican Center for Women and its partners host a housing meeting for Amani residents. The next meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 at 2470 W. Locust St.  Receive housing resources, tips and more. Refreshments and child care will be provided. Click here to register.

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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.