Man cooking on grill.
Food is provided at the 2015 NAACP resource fair. Residents can attend the NAACP community engagement cookout from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 at Johnson Park, 1919 W. Fond du Lac Ave. (NNS file photo)

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. Hot Girl Karaoke: Friday, Aug. 29

Put your vocals and rap skills to the test at Hot Girl Karaoke from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29 at Revel Bar, 2246 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. The event, hosted by Social X MKE, recognizes women and their contributions to rap and hip-hop. You must be 21 and up to attend. More information here.  

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2. Family Fun Night: Friday, Aug. 29

The UMOS Latina Resource Center invites you to a family fun night featuring free food, games, live entertainment, crafts and workshops from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29 at 2701 S. Chase Ave. Registration is required. More information here.

3. Kickball for a Cause: Saturday, Aug. 30

The Milwaukee Police Department District 3 and Milwaukee Fire Department invite the community to a game of kickball from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 3500 W. Clybourn St. The game will feature backpack giveaways, resources, entertainment and other activities for families. More information here.

4. Sounds of Hope Worship Fest: Saturday, Aug. 30

Unite Ministry-Walker’s Point will host a worship fest from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 at Zócalo Food Park, 636 S. Sixth St. The worship fest includes diverse music, local faith-based vendors, free face painting and prayer. All are welcome. More information here.

5. Community Engagement Cookout: Saturday, Aug. 30

The NAACP Milwaukee Political Action Committee and community partners are hosting a community engagement cookout from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 at Johnson Park, 1919 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Residents and families can attend the cookout and receive free bookbags. 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.