Students attend the September Jam House led by Arts @ Large and Your Move MKE Inc. The next session is from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8. (Photo provided by Tricia Shinners)

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. Jam House: Friday, Nov. 8

Gig Simulator and Arts @ Large Inc. will host a youth open mic called “Jam House” from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 at 1100 S. Fifth St. Students will be able to showcase their musical talents, such as singing or playing an instrument. More information here. 

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2. Feed Your Brother: Friday, Nov. 8

Every Friday, Ministreets-Christian Urban Outreach Mission provides food and other necessities to homeless people on Milwaukee’s South Side. Its next meet-up is at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 at 2677 S. 16th St. Volunteers are welcome. More information here. 

3. Crafternoon: Friday, Nov. 8 

Children ages 6 to 12 can spend the afternoon doing arts and crafts from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 at the Milwaukee Public Library Atkinson Branch, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave. Art supplies will be provided. More information here. 

4. 2024 Financial Education Series: Saturday, Nov. 9 

If you are interested in buying your first home, VIA Community Development Corp. offers homeownership workshops to assist you. The next workshop is from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 4319 W. National Ave. Registration is required. More information here.

5. Suds and Bubbles Maker’s Market: Saturday, Nov. 9 

Shop with local vendors in the Walker’s Point neighborhood at the “Suds and Bubbles Maker’s Market” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 708 W. Pierce 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.