Men shaking hands.
Frank Penigar Jr. shakes hands with Danny Voravong during the Real Men Real Talk at Gee’s Clippers in July. The next talk will take place on Monday Oct. 20 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Photo by Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / CatchLight Local)

It’s Monday 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. Real Men Real Talk: Monday, Oct. 20

Men and boys are encouraged to come to a monthly discussion held at Gee’s Clippers Barber and Beauty Salon for a conversation on issues that men face in society. The next session, presented by Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, is from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20 at 2200 N. Martin Luther King Drive. There will be food, raffles and resources. More information here.

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2. Style Lab: Find Your Fit: Monday, Oct. 20

Teens are welcome to customize a bag with patches, beads, sewing and other techniques from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20 at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St. More information here.

3. Vision Board Nourishing Life Series: Tuesday, Oct. 21

Venice Williams invites residents to attend an autumn vision board workshop from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at The Table, 5305 W. Capitol Drive. The session is $10 per person and all materials are provided. More information here.

4. Immense Wellness: Wednesday, Oct. 22

Social X MKE will host a session for men called “Immense Wellness: Let’s Get Through It.” Men will emotionally, physically, mentally and financially strengthen themselves while making connections with professionals and entrepreneurs. The discussion will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at Rise & Grind Cafe, 2737 N. Martin Luther King Drive. Refreshments will be served. More information here.

5. Tribal Elder Food Box: Thursday, Oct. 23

Tribal elders age 55 and up are eligible to receive a traditional food box from the Hunger Task Force. The food boxes will include food from Wisconsin farmers and indigenous producers. The distribution begins at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23 at Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, 930 W. Historic Mitchell St., and Indian Council of the Elderly, 944 N. 33rd St. Upon arrival, you must have a state ID. Tribal IDs are not required, but you will be asked for your tribal affiliation. More information here.

Jonathan Aguilar is a visual journalist at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service who is supported through a partnership between CatchLight Local and Report for America.

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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.