Children prepare to give a performance during the 2016 Dia de los Muertos exhibition hosted by Walker’s Point Center for the Arts. The next one is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. (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. A Walk in the Park: Friday, Nov. 1

Join the Milwaukee Parks Foundation for a walk in Walker Square Park from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 at 951 W. Mineral St. Along the way, you will visit community gatherings that celebrate Dia de los Muertos. More information here.

2. UMOS Fall Career Expo: Friday, Nov. 1

UMOS Inc. will host a fall career expo at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 at 2701 S. Chase Ave., Suite A. You will meet employers who are hiring in banking, health care, retail and more. More information here.

3. Cream City: Respect My Vote: Friday, Nov. 1

Hip Hop Caucus invites Black men to engage in a conversation about local policies. This conversation will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 at 3212 W. Center St. Registration is required. More information here.

4. Día de Los Muertos Exhibition: Saturday, Nov. 2

Walker’s Point Center for the Arts will hold an opening reception for an exhibition in honor of Dia de los Muertos. The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 839 S. Fifth St. The day will be filled with vendors, performances, workshops, food and more. More information here.

5. Men’s Wellness Day: Saturday, Nov. 2

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will host its second annual Men’s Wellness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 5370 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Men will have the opportunity to participate in self-care activities like getting a manicure, massage, haircut and more. The day will also include brunch and a panel discussion. Click here to register. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Nov. 1

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
October 31, 2024

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of Nov. 1</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />October 31, 2024</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/30480406035_827e31f0d8_o-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-100977" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Children prepare to give a performance during the 2016 Dia de los Muertos exhibition hosted by Walker’s Point Center for the Arts. The next one is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. (NNS file photo)</figcaption></figure>
<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#2b292912"><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://facebook.com/events/s/a-walk-in-the-park-walker-squa/4027050250847396/">A Walk in the Park: </a><strong>Friday, Nov. 1</strong></h2>
<p>Join the Milwaukee Parks Foundation for a walk in Walker Square Park from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 at 951 W. Mineral St. Along the way, you will visit community gatherings that celebrate Dia de los Muertos. <a href="https://facebook.com/events/s/a-walk-in-the-park-walker-squa/4027050250847396/">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/F99oH1k7ipaNsGRk/?">UMOS Fall Career Expo:</a> <strong>Friday, Nov. 1</strong></h2>
<p>UMOS Inc. will host a fall career expo at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 at 2701 S. Chase Ave., Suite A. You will meet employers who are hiring in banking, health care, retail and more. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/F99oH1k7ipaNsGRk/?">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3.</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cream-city-respect-my-vote-a-conversation-with-black-men-tickets-1048351596847?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&amp;aff=ebdsshios">Cream City: Respect My Vote: </a><strong>Friday, Nov. 1</strong></h2>
<p>Hip Hop Caucus invites Black men to engage in a conversation about local policies. This conversation will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 at 3212 W. Center St. Registration is required. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cream-city-respect-my-vote-a-conversation-with-black-men-tickets-1048351596847?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&amp;aff=ebdsshios">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/opening-reception-32nd-annual-/533081709459847/?mibextid=9l3rBW&amp;rdid=S5MUE4I3tEmCh3Eo&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FvrbP4jqFyVacmzZj%2F%3Fmibextid%3D9l3rBW">Día de Los Muertos Exhibition:</a> <strong>Saturday, Nov. 2</strong></h2>
<p>Walker’s Point Center for the Arts will hold an opening reception for an exhibition in honor of Dia de los Muertos. The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 839 S. Fifth St. The day will be filled with vendors, performances, workshops, food and more. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/opening-reception-32nd-annual-/533081709459847/?mibextid=9l3rBW&amp;rdid=S5MUE4I3tEmCh3Eo&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FvrbP4jqFyVacmzZj%2F%3Fmibextid%3D9l3rBW">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=927319119451516&amp;id=325011977618710&amp;_rdr">Men’s Wellness Day:</a> <strong>Saturday, Nov. 2 </strong></h2>
<p>Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will host its second annual Men’s Wellness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 5370 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Men will have the opportunity to participate in self-care activities like getting a manicure, massage, haircut and more. The day will also include brunch and a panel discussion. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-mens-wellness-day-tickets-1038900678897?aff=oddtdtcreator">Click here to register.</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=927319119451516&amp;id=325011977618710&amp;_rdr">More information here.</a></p>

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Nov. 1

1. A Walk in the Park: Friday, Nov. 1

2. UMOS Fall Career Expo: Friday, Nov. 1

3. Cream City: Respect My Vote: Friday, Nov. 1

4. Día de Los Muertos Exhibition: Saturday, Nov. 2

5. Men’s Wellness Day: Saturday, Nov. 2

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1. A Walk in the Park: Friday, Nov. 1

2. UMOS Fall Career Expo: Friday, Nov. 1

3. Cream City: Respect My Vote: Friday, Nov. 1

4. Día de Los Muertos Exhibition: Saturday, Nov. 2

5. Men’s Wellness Day: Saturday, Nov. 2

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Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter