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. Bread Distribution: Friday, Aug. 15

Live Laugh Loaves MKE will hand out free bread to residents from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15 at the corner of West Oklahoma Avenue and South 54th Street. More information here.

2. PEARLS Block Party: Friday, Aug. 15

PEARLS for Teen Girls is hosting a block party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15 at ThriveOn King, 2153 N. Martin Luther King Drive. You can enjoy music by DJ Gemini, a bounce house, games, raffles and backpack giveaway. Tickets are free. More information here.

3. Center Street Daze Festival: Saturday, Aug. 16

Center Street Daze Festival is a family-friendly event that will feature over 100 vendors, food and activities from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 on East Center Street between North Humboldt Boulevard and North Holton Street. More information here.

4. Fueling Our Future: Saturday, Aug. 16

WJMR Jammin’ 98.3, Sentry Foods and the Hunger Task Force are partnering to host a drop-off food event. Community members are encouraged to donate breakfast items so no child starts the day off hungry. Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 7101 W. Lisbon Ave. More information here.

5. Meet Your Elected Officials: Saturday, Aug. 16

Assembly District 9 invites you to a community picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 in picnic area 9 at Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave. You will meet Rep. Priscilla A. Prado and Sen. Tim Carpenter of Senate District 3. Other guests include the Milwaukee Police Department District 6 and Milwaukee Fire Department. Families can enjoy food, games and giveaways at the event. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 15

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
August 14, 2025

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 15</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />August 14, 2025</p>

<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f6f4f4"><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/events/s/bread-distribution/1065805435483795/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=vu4gzgTaZcv73e64&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1GfgKAwvkB%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">Bread Distribution:</a> <strong>Friday, Aug. 15</strong></h2>
<p>Live Laugh Loaves MKE will hand out free bread to residents from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15 at the corner of West Oklahoma Avenue and South 54th Street. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/bread-distribution/1065805435483795/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=vu4gzgTaZcv73e64&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1GfgKAwvkB%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">More information here.</a>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2. </strong><a href="https://www.pearlsforteengirls.com/block-party">PEARLS Block Party:</a> <strong>Friday, Aug. 15</strong></h2>
<p>PEARLS for Teen Girls is hosting a block party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15 at ThriveOn King, 2153 N. Martin Luther King Drive. You can enjoy music by DJ Gemini, a bounce house, games, raffles and backpack giveaway. Tickets are free. <a href="https://www.pearlsforteengirls.com/block-party">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/center-street-daze-festival-20/1605003480465618/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=GVfZSEmlQLXiemtR&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1AzdMq3yDE%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">Center Street Daze Festival:</a> <strong>Saturday, Aug. 16</strong></h2>
<p>Center Street Daze Festival is a family-friendly event that will feature over 100 vendors, food and activities from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 on East Center Street between North Humboldt Boulevard and North Holton Street. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/center-street-daze-festival-20/1605003480465618/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=GVfZSEmlQLXiemtR&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1AzdMq3yDE%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/fueling-our-future-drop-off-ev/1248568480045252/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=xa9bAEhI3GdovaoF&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F19Q8eZKRi6%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">Fueling Our Future:</a> <strong>Saturday, Aug. 16</strong></h2>
<p>WJMR Jammin’ 98.3, Sentry Foods and the Hunger Task Force are partnering to host a drop-off food event. Community members are encouraged to donate breakfast items so no child starts the day off hungry. Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 7101 W. Lisbon Ave. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/fueling-our-future-drop-off-ev/1248568480045252/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=xa9bAEhI3GdovaoF&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F19Q8eZKRi6%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122141028392677014&amp;set=ecnf.61570310447182">Meet Your Elected Officials:</a> <strong>Saturday, Aug. 16</strong></h2>
<p>Assembly District 9 invites you to a community picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 in picnic area 9 at Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave. You will meet Rep. Priscilla A. Prado and Sen. Tim Carpenter of Senate District 3. Other guests include the Milwaukee Police Department District 6 and Milwaukee Fire Department. Families can enjoy food, games and giveaways at the event. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122141028392677014&amp;set=ecnf.61570310447182">More information here.</a></p></p>
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 15

1. Bread Distribution: Friday, Aug. 15

2. PEARLS Block Party: Friday, Aug. 15

3. Center Street Daze Festival: Saturday, Aug. 16

4. Fueling Our Future: Saturday, Aug. 16

5. Meet Your Elected Officials: Saturday, Aug. 16

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1. Bread Distribution: Friday, Aug. 15

2. PEARLS Block Party: Friday, Aug. 15

3. Center Street Daze Festival: Saturday, Aug. 16

4. Fueling Our Future: Saturday, Aug. 16

5. Meet Your Elected Officials: Saturday, Aug. 16

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Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter