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1. Soulful Summer Music Series: Friday, June 12

Bring chairs, a cooler and a blanket to the Gordon Park Friends Stage, 2828 N. Humboldt Blvd., for a free concert in the park with Los Mitoteros, a nine-piece Latin band, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12. More information here.

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2. Used Summer Book Sale: Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13

Shop adult, children and young adult books in the Rotary Community Room on the first floor at the Milwaukee Public Library Central Branch’s summer book sale. The sales will take place on Friday, June 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 814 W. Wisconsin Avenue. More information here.

3. 2026 Sixteenth Street Bike Day: Saturday, June 13

Head to Kosciuszko Park, 2201 S. 7th St., on Saturday, June 13 for a day of bikes, community, live music and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids under 18 can get a free bike, bike lock and helmet while supplies last. More information here.

4. District 3 Merrill Park Block Party: Saturday, June 13

Join the Milwaukee Police Department and Safe & Sound for a block party with free food, games and community on Saturday, June 13 from noon to 3 p.m. at 2900 W. Clybourn St. More information here.

5. Summer Kick Off: Saturday, June 13

Connect with wellness resources, enjoy free food and connect with the community at the Department of Community Wellness and Safety’s Summer Kick Off on Saturday, June 13 from noon to 5 p.m. at Sherman Park, 3000 N. Sherman Blvd. More information here.

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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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Alex Klaus covers education and is a Report for America corps member. Previously, she covered Detroit K-12 schools for Chalkbeat Detroit. She’s also reported for Outlier Media, Detroit Documenters and Bridge Detroit as a freelancer. She graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in urban studies and public history.