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Listen to DJ Krum’s music at Zócalo; check out a teen open mic hosted by Grace Weber’s Music Lab; volunteer to clean up with Muskego Way Forward; eat ice cream with law enforcement; and honor George Floyd.

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. DJ Krum at Zócalo: Friday, May 23 

DJ Krum will be performing on a stage at Zócalo from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, May 23 at 636 S. Sixth St. His music will blend different genres like hip-hop, reggaeton and more. More information here. 

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2. GWML Season Finale: Friday, May 23

Grace Weber’s Music Lab invites teens ages 13 to 18 to its season finale and open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 23 at Radio Milwaukee, 158 S. Barclay St. Teens will have the chance to perform in an open mic and meet GWML alum. If interested in attending the teen social hour, it will begin at 4 p.m. with free food and a Summerfest ticket giveaway. Registration is required. More information here. 

3. Big Dumpster Clean Up: Saturday, May 24 

Muskego Way Forward is seeking volunteers and neighbors to dump garbage for its next big neighborhood cleanup from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 at Restaurant y Taqueria La Esperanza, 2028 W. Mitchell St. All ages are welcome and can feel free to bring their own snack or drink. Click here to register. More information here. 

4. Sundaes on Sunday: Sunday, May 25 

The Milwaukee Police Department partners with Sentry Foods and Cedar Crest Ice Cream each month to give away free sundaes to community members and hear feedback from them regarding important issues. The next gathering will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 25 at the Sentry Foods store at 7101 W. Lisbon Ave. More information here. 

5. George Floyd Day Block Party: Sunday, May 25 

The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression is hosting a block party in honor of George Floyd from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 25 at All Peoples Gathering Church, 2600 N. Second St. There will be rallies, marches, children’s activities and food. 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.