LaTasha Barnes (right) will be leading the Swing Into Spring dance workshop on Sunday, April 6 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St. (Photo provided by Patrick Dawson)

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. Cowork with Creators: Friday, April 4

Hashtag MKE invites creators and social media enthusiasts to a networking event that will give you the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals in Milwaukee. It will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 4 at the BizStarts Community Market, 161 S. First St. Registration is required. More information here.

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2. Fostering Friendships Festival: Saturday, April 5

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Circles of Strength will be partnering with local organizations to host a festival for Native families from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 at 930 W. Historic Mitchell St. The festival includes cultural activities, food and free necessities. More information here.

3. Kids’ Cooking at The Table: Saturday, April 5

Children can learn how to make healthy vegan snacks from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 5 at The Table, 5305 W. Capitol Drive. Equipment and ingredients will be provided. More information here.

4. Park Rangers at Washington Park: Saturday, April 5

The Urban Ecology Center invites children and adults to help clean Washington Park from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 5 at 1859 N. 40th St. You will pick up trash and make note of any maintenance needs. Volunteers are encouraged to dress for the weather. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. More information here.

5. Swing Into Spring Workshop: Sunday, April 6

Dancers of all experience levels are welcome to join a dance session centered around Black music ranging from Authentic Jazz and the Lindy Hop of the 1920s to hip-hop, funk and more. The session is from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 6 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St. It is recommended that participants bring soft-soled and hard-soled leather shoes. Registration is required. More information here.

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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.