Community members gather at Kuumba Juice & Coffee, 274 E. Keefe Ave., during a summer block party in June. The cafe will be open during the next block party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31. (Photo provided by We Got Flavors)

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.

1. Clean Up & Movie Night: Friday, Aug. 30

The Milwaukee Police Department District 2 and the City of Milwaukee invite residents to a cleanup and movie night on Friday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. at Arlington Heights Park, 3429 W. Pierce St. Attendees can enjoy free snacks and drinks as they watch “The Garfield Movie.” Wear your best Garfield costume for a chance to win a prize. More information here. 

Advertisement

2. Pet Party: Friday, Aug. 30

A pet party will be held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30 at the Zócalo Food Truck Park, 636 S. Sixth St. There will be pet vendors, live music and more. Feel free to bring your dogs or cats. More information here. 

3. Hip-Hop Hangouts Summer Bash: Friday, Aug. 30 

Your Move MKE Inc. will provide children with a backpack, school supplies and resources from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30 at 1107 W. Historic Mitchell St. Enjoy free food, live performances and more. More information here. 

4. Resume Re-charge: Friday, Aug. 30

Adults are invited to create a resume from 11 a.m. to 12:01 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30 at the Milwaukee Public Library Washington Park Branch, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd. You will get to write a cover letter and learn interviewing tips. Make sure you come with a list of all your previous jobs. More information here. 

5. Summer Sunset Block Party: Saturday, Aug. 31 

Kuumba Juice & Coffee and MKE Black are partnering to host a block party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31. It will be held between West Keefe Avenue and Nash Street on North Richards Street. There will be food trucks, vendors and activities. More information here. 

Bonus: Shape Your Community’s Health: Take the Health Needs Survey today!

Near West Side Partners has partnered with Healthy MKE to identify the most critical health needs facing the community through a Health Needs Survey. Residents are encouraged to take this brief survey to help guide local health initiatives to improve overall community well-being. Survey participants will be entered to win various prizes, including concert tickets, Brewers Terrace tickets and more. The survey closes on Sunday, Sept. 1. More information here.





Creative Commons License

Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.

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.