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. “Cosechando Historias” Opening Reception: Friday, March 6

Head to Latino Arts Inc., 1028 S. 9th St., for a free opening reception for artist Christie Tirado’s exhibit, “Cosechando Historias,” on Friday, March 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. More information here.

2. Hip Hop Chess Club: Friday, March 6

Connect with the community, explore beat production, play chess and more with Your Move MKE, 1674 S. 11th St., on Friday, March 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. More information here.

3. Benefit Show for Voces de la Frontera: Saturday, March 7

Art*Bar, 722 E. Burleigh St., is hosting a free Voces de la Frontera benefit show at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. Donations are appreciated. More information here.

4. Community Craft Supply and Fabric Swap: Saturday, March 7

Find yarn, scrapbooking, drawing and painting supplies and more at the Milwaukee Public Library Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information here.

5. Safe & Sound Good to Game: Sunday, March 8

Bring your favorite board game or pick one from the tabletop game library at Safe & Sound, 4422 W. Leon Terrace, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 8. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 6

by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
March 5, 2026

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of March 6</h1>
<p class="byline">by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />March 5, 2026</p>

<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#faf7f7"><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">1. "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1U2fP4Xm26/">Cosechando Historias" Opening Reception</a>: <strong>Friday, March 6</strong></h2>
<p>Head to Latino Arts Inc., 1028 S. 9th St., for a free opening reception for artist Christie Tirado’s exhibit, “Cosechando Historias,” on Friday, March 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1U2fP4Xm26/">More information here</a>.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2165668390851795/">Hip Hop Chess Club</a>: <strong>Friday, March 6</strong></h2>
<p>Connect with the community, explore beat production, play chess and more with Your Move MKE, 1674 S. 11th St., on Friday, March 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2165668390851795/">More information here</a>.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cis9b9MyV/">Benefit Show for Voces de la Frontera</a>: <strong>Saturday, March 7</strong></h2>
<p>Art*Bar, 722 E. Burleigh St., is hosting a free Voces de la Frontera benefit show at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. Donations are appreciated. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cis9b9MyV/">More information here</a>.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">4. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1SKmosMV2q/">Community Craft Supply and Fabric Swap</a>: <strong>Saturday, March 7</strong></h2>
<p>Find yarn, scrapbooking, drawing and painting supplies and more at the Milwaukee Public Library Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1SKmosMV2q/">More information here</a>.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">5. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1HVR5FGNyZ/">Safe &amp; Sound Good to Game</a>: <strong>Sunday, March 8</strong></h2>
<p>Bring your favorite board game or pick one from the tabletop game library at Safe &amp; Sound, 4422 W. Leon Terrace, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 8. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1HVR5FGNyZ/">More information here</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="has-text-align-center has-background" style="background-color:#fbf8f8"><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/category/posts-from-community/">Share your news through our Posts From Community portal</a></p>
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 6

1. “Cosechando Historias” Opening Reception: Friday, March 6

2. Hip Hop Chess Club: Friday, March 6

3. Benefit Show for Voces de la Frontera: Saturday, March 7

4. Community Craft Supply and Fabric Swap: Saturday, March 7

5. Safe & Sound Good to Game: Sunday, March 8

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1. “Cosechando Historias” Opening Reception: Friday, March 6

2. Hip Hop Chess Club: Friday, March 6

3. Benefit Show for Voces de la Frontera: Saturday, March 7

4. Community Craft Supply and Fabric Swap: Saturday, March 7

5. Safe & Sound Good to Game: Sunday, March 8

Related

Alex Klaus