Ill Threadz MKE teaches kids how to breakdance weekly. On Friday, Feb. 28, the organization will host a breakdance competition at 5335 W. Oklahoma Ave. (Photo provided by Ill Threadz MKE)

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. Friday Night Breakdown: Friday, Feb. 28

Children and adults are welcome to participate in a breakdance competition hosted by Ill Threadz MKE. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at 5335 W. Oklahoma Ave. You can win up to $300 and additional prizes. The cost is $5 to sign up. More information here.

2. Skin, Hair and Nail Screening: Saturday, March 1

Gee’s MKE Wellness Clinic and Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin are partnering to host free screenings for hair, skin and nails. Dermatologists will be present from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 1 at 2200 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to assist you. More information here.

3. Plan Your Summer Vegetable Garden: Saturday, March 1

Eco Families Sustainability Learning Group is hosting a hands-on workshop that will help you plan a summer garden. You will learn how to choose what plants to grow, plant care schedules and more. The workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 1 at The Table, 5305 W. Capitol Drive. More information here.

4. Sunday Open Mic at Zócalo: Sunday, March 2

All ages are welcome to showcase your talent during an open mic hosted by Tlalok Rodriguez from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 2 at 636 S. Sixth St. More information here.

5. DIY Marbling: Sunday, March 2

American Science & Surplus invites children of all ages to participate in arts and crafts from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 2 at 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave. There will be shaving cream, card stock paper and food coloring for children to use. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 28

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
February 27, 2025

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 28</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />February 27, 2025</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/53523657163_9985d29e77_o.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-104108" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ill Threadz MKE teaches kids how to breakdance weekly. On Friday, Feb. 28, the organization will host a breakdance competition at 5335 W. Oklahoma Ave. (Photo provided by Ill Threadz MKE)</figcaption></figure>
<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f7f7f7"><em>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</em><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/submit-a-story/?indypress=story"><em> clicking here</em></a><em> at least two weeks in advance.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=9280956528656350&amp;set=pcb.9280956661989670">Friday Night Breakdown: </a><strong>Friday, Feb. 28</strong></h2>
<p>Children and adults are welcome to participate in a breakdance competition hosted by Ill Threadz MKE. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at 5335 W. Oklahoma Ave. You can win up to $300 and additional prizes. The cost is $5 to sign up. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=9280956528656350&amp;set=pcb.9280956661989670">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10223554907455799&amp;set=a.1187244056266&amp;type=3&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=8fzTW13cZu9rBmrf&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1BXKhLkAUG%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">Skin, Hair and Nail Screening: </a><strong>Saturday, March 1</strong></h2>
<p>Gee’s MKE Wellness Clinic and Froedtert &amp; Medical College of Wisconsin are partnering to host free screenings for hair, skin and nails. Dermatologists will be present from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 1 at 2200 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to assist you. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10223554907455799&amp;set=a.1187244056266&amp;type=3&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=8fzTW13cZu9rBmrf&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1BXKhLkAUG%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10171253551500352&amp;set=gm.1145024796563637">Plan Your Summer Vegetable Garden:</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10171253551500352&amp;set=gm.1145024796563637"><strong> </strong></a><strong>Saturday, March 1</strong></h2>
<p>Eco Families Sustainability Learning Group is hosting a hands-on workshop that will help you plan a summer garden. You will learn how to choose what plants to grow, plant care schedules and more. The workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 1 at The Table, 5305 W. Capitol Drive. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10171253551500352&amp;set=gm.1145024796563637">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/sunday-open-mic-at-zocalo/1311504496727694/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=BClApTRKDpharWof&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F19pt8N3CZ1%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">Sunday Open Mic at Zócalo:</a> <strong>Sunday, March 2</strong></h2>
<p>All ages are welcome to showcase your talent during an open mic hosted by Tlalok Rodriguez from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 2 at 636 S. Sixth St. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/sunday-open-mic-at-zocalo/1311504496727694/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=BClApTRKDpharWof&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F19pt8N3CZ1%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/diy-marbling/608027508774268/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=QhtJqPgUKOC02tdo&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1B55jwUxmL%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">DIY Marbling:</a><strong> Sunday, March 2</strong></h2>
<p>American Science &amp; Surplus invites children of all ages to participate in arts and crafts from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 2 at 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave. There will be shaving cream, card stock paper and food coloring for children to use. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/diy-marbling/608027508774268/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=QhtJqPgUKOC02tdo&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1B55jwUxmL%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">More information here.</a></p>
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 28

1. Friday Night Breakdown: Friday, Feb. 28

2. Skin, Hair and Nail Screening: Saturday, March 1

3. Plan Your Summer Vegetable Garden: Saturday, March 1

4. Sunday Open Mic at Zócalo: Sunday, March 2

5. DIY Marbling: Sunday, March 2

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1. Friday Night Breakdown: Friday, Feb. 28

2. Skin, Hair and Nail Screening: Saturday, March 1

3. Plan Your Summer Vegetable Garden: Saturday, March 1

4. Sunday Open Mic at Zócalo: Sunday, March 2

5. DIY Marbling: Sunday, March 2

Coming Attractions

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Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter