Participants dance and play drums during the Bembé Bombazo at Harbor View Plaza. The next one is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. (Photo provided by Imani Jalil)

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. Bembé Bombazo: Friday, Nov. 22

Bembé Drum & Dance invites you to an evening filled with singing, dancing and drumming, featuring Afro-Puerto Rican traditions. This free community event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 at 611 S. Layton Blvd. More information here.

2. Hip Hop Chess Club: Friday, Nov. 22

Your Move MKE Inc. teaches youths how to play chess while learning different musical techniques as part of its Hip Hop Chess Club. The group will hold its next session from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 at 1107 W. Historic Mitchell St. More information here.

3. Free Live Music at Sherman Perk: Friday, Nov. 22

Enjoy live music performed by Don and Friends Band from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 at Sherman Perk Coffee Shop, 4924 W. Roosevelt Drive. Refreshments will be available for purchase. More information here.

4. Park Rangers at Menomonee Valley: Saturday, Nov. 23

Children and adults can help clean Menomonee Valley from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 3700 W. Pierce St. You will pick up trash and make note of any maintenance needs. All volunteers are encouraged to dress for the weather. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. More information here.

5. Messy Art: Saturday, Nov. 23

Children ages 5 and up can participate in science experiments that include art from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Milwaukee Public Library Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St. Please come dressed to get messy. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Nov. 22

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
November 21, 2024

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of Nov. 22</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />November 21, 2024</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/53904320790_3fa2acc22a_o-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-98069" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Participants dance and play drums during the Bembé Bombazo at Harbor View Plaza. The next one is from  6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. (Photo provided by Imani Jalil)</figcaption></figure>
<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#3b313112"><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="http://www.proyectobembe.org/eventos/2024/11/22/bemb-bombazo">Bembé Bombazo:</a> <strong>Friday, Nov. 22</strong></h2>
<p>Bembé Drum &amp; Dance invites you to an evening filled with singing, dancing and drumming, featuring Afro-Puerto Rican traditions. This free community event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 at 611 S. Layton Blvd. <a href="http://www.proyectobembe.org/eventos/2024/11/22/bemb-bombazo">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&nbsp;<strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hip-hop-chess-club-tickets-907726352957">Hip Hop Chess Club:</a> <strong>Friday, Nov. 22</strong></h2>
<p>Your Move MKE Inc. teaches youths how to play chess while learning different musical techniques as part of its Hip Hop Chess Club. The group will hold its next session from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 at 1107 W. Historic Mitchell St. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hip-hop-chess-club-tickets-907726352957">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3.</strong> <a href="https://shermanpark.org/event/free-live-music-at-sherman-perk-3/">Free Live Music at Sherman Perk: </a><strong>Friday, Nov. 22</strong></h2>
<p>Enjoy live music performed by Don and Friends Band from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 at Sherman Perk Coffee Shop, 4924 W. Roosevelt Drive. Refreshments will be available for purchase. <a href="https://shermanpark.org/event/free-live-music-at-sherman-perk-3/">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://www.urbanecologycenter.org/calendar/event?id=1990">Park Rangers at Menomonee Valley:</a> <strong>Saturday, Nov. 23</strong></h2>
<p>Children and adults can help clean Menomonee Valley from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 3700 W. Pierce St. You will pick up trash and make note of any maintenance needs. All volunteers are encouraged to dress for the weather. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.urbanecologycenter.org/calendar/event?id=1990">More information here.</a>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://mpl.libnet.info/event/11710062">Messy Art:</a> <strong>Saturday, Nov. 23</strong></h2>
<p>Children ages 5 and up can participate in science experiments that include art from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Milwaukee Public Library Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St. Please come dressed to get messy. <a href="https://mpl.libnet.info/event/11710062">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Nov. 22

1. Bembé Bombazo: Friday, Nov. 22

2. Hip Hop Chess Club: Friday, Nov. 22

3. Free Live Music at Sherman Perk: Friday, Nov. 22

4. Park Rangers at Menomonee Valley: Saturday, Nov. 23

5. Messy Art: Saturday, Nov. 23

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1. Bembé Bombazo: Friday, Nov. 22

2. Hip Hop Chess Club: Friday, Nov. 22

3. Free Live Music at Sherman Perk: Friday, Nov. 22

4. Park Rangers at Menomonee Valley: Saturday, Nov. 23

5. Messy Art: Saturday, Nov. 23

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Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter