T’Keyah Bennett (far left) is the CEO and founder of two organizations called Blk Girl Space and Melanin Girls Heal Inc. The next event for Blk Girl Space is a group therapy session from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 at 530 E. Vienna Ave. (Photo by Ashley Richole)

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. Junior Closing Celebration: Friday, March 21

DeMar Walker will be closing his winter residency at Arts @ Large, with a celebration from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 21 at 1100 S. 5th St. The celebration will feature a gallery of theatrical performances, dance, a talkback and spoken word to showcase his journey of self-discovery and belonging. More information here.

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2. Family Culture Night: Friday, March 21

Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center invites individuals to a discussion on Milwaukee rivers and Bear Bundles. Attendees can also engage in indigenous games and other activities. Family Culture Night will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 21 at 930 W. Historic Mitchell St. A meal will be served. More information here.

3. BLK Girl Space: Saturday, March 22

BLK Girl Space invites women ages 18 and up to a free group therapy session from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 at 530 E. Vienna Ave. Whitney Bingham will lead the session about sound baths, healing and more. Registration is required. More information here.

4. Free GED Orientation: Saturday, March 22

Joyce’s Legacy Learning Center invites community members to take their first steps with a GED. Attendees will learn about testing, prep and other resources. Orientation will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 at 825 N. 27th St. You must have a valid ID and be at least 18.5 years-old from Wisconsin to participate. Walk-ins are welcome. More information here.

5. Blackout Vendor Market: Saturday, March 22

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Sherman Phoenix Marketplace will be hosting a vendor market featuring local women-owned businesses to shop from. It will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 at 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave. 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.