Food for Thought MKE sponsors a poetry open mic night on Tuesdays at Mi Casa Su Cafe, 1835 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The next one will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Pictured are host Trunk Bussa on the microphone and Dj Marty Marr. (Photo provided by Craig Jackson Photography)

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.

1. Employ Milwaukee Resource Table: Monday, Oct. 7

Employ Milwaukee will be at the Milwaukee Public Library Atkinson Branch to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs and more.  Representatives will be available from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7 at 1960 W. Atkinson Ave. More information here. 

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2. Celebrate Recovery Group: Monday, Oct. 7

City of Light Church invites community members to express themselves in a safe space from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7 at 6725 W. Burleigh St. This will be a chance to celebrate the things you have overcome and share your stories. More information here.

3. Food for Thought Poetry Night: Tuesday, Oct. 8 

Attend a poetry open mic night on Tuesdays at Mi Casa Su Cafe, 1835 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The next one will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Tickets are $5 and seating is first come, first served. The event will feature open mic, poets, local vendors, soul food and more. Performing artists will need to sign up upon arrival. More information here.

4. Candela Wednesdays: Wednesday, Oct. 9

Every Wednesday, Daync Academy hosts a Latin night that’s free and open to the public. You can salsa, bachata and more from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 636 S. Sixth St. More information here. 

5. Vinyl Vibes Wednesdays: Wednesday, Oct. 9

Bring your favorite vinyl records to play from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Indeed Brewing Co., 530 S. Second St., and receive $2 off your first beer. More information here.

Bonus: Hope Harvest: Thursday, Oct. 10

Hope House is a nonprofit that works to combat housing insecurity in Milwaukee. Join Hope House for a brief program, autumn refreshments and tours of its St. Catherine of Hope Residence from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 1032 E. Knapp St. 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.