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.

Join Friends of Havenwoods for stories featuring Black environmentalists from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N. Hopkins St. (NNS file photo by Sue Vliet)

1. Early voting: Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 18

There is a primary election for aldermanic and judicial races on Tuesday, Feb 21. You can vote early at seven locations through Saturday, Feb. 18.

2. Puppet show at MATC’s “Magical Black Tears” exhibit: Saturday, Feb. 18

Throughout February, Milwaukee Area Technical College is hosting “Magical Black Tears Experience,” an interactive exhibition designed for children to learn how to create a more just society for Black people. On Saturday, catch a puppet show for all ages based on the exhibition. The show is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at MATC’s Create Gallery, located at 1015 N. 6th St. RSVP is required; the show is free.

We’ve listed other events related to Black History Month this weekend and throughout the rest of the month here.

3. Community wellness fair: Saturday, Feb. 18

Get free (optional) COVID-19 vaccines and attend workshops on mental health, yoga, healthy cooking and more at this wellness fair hosted by Safe & Sound and Running Rebels Community Organization. The fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 225 W. Capitol Drive.

4. Wisconsin Black Historical Society kids tour: Saturday, Feb. 18

The Wisconsin Black Historical Society gives tours often, but this Saturday will be setting up a special tour with kids in mind. The tour costs $10 and runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the museum, located at 2620 W. Center St.

5. Black and green history at Havenwoods: Saturday, Feb. 18

Join Friends of Havenwoods for stories featuring Black environmentalists, both local and international. This event runs from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Havenwoods State Forest, located at 6141 N. Hopkins St.

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 17

by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
February 17, 2023

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 17 </h1>
<p class="byline">by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />February 17, 2023</p>

<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f1eded"><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" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>clicking here</em></a><em> at least two weeks in advance.</em> </p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/21093147798_6b3ba74325_k-1024x684.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-87263" /><figcaption>Join Friends of Havenwoods<a href="https://www.friendsofhavenwoods.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a>for stories featuring Black environmentalists from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N. Hopkins St. (NNS file photo by Sue Vliet)</figcaption></figure>
<h4><strong>1. </strong><a href="https://city.milwaukee.gov/earlyvoting" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Early voting</strong></a><strong>: Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 18</strong>&nbsp;</h4>
<p>There is a primary election for aldermanic and judicial races on Tuesday, Feb 21. You can vote early at seven locations through Saturday, Feb. 18.</p>
<h4><strong>2. </strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magical-black-tears-experience-kaylas-chicago-takeover-tickets-505258500777" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Puppet show at MATC’s “Magical Black Tears” exhibit</strong></a><strong>: Saturday, Feb. 18</strong>&nbsp;</h4>
<p>Throughout February, <a href="https://www.matc.edu/">Milwaukee Area Technical College</a> is hosting “Magical Black Tears Experience,” an interactive exhibition designed for children to learn how to create a more just society for Black people. On Saturday, catch a puppet show for all ages based on the exhibition. The show is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at MATC’s Create Gallery, located at 1015 N. 6th St. RSVP is required; the show is free.</p>
<p>We’ve listed other events related to Black History Month this weekend and throughout the rest of the month<a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2023/01/30/heres-how-you-can-celebrate-black-history-month-in-milwaukee-in-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2023/01/30/heres-how-you-can-celebrate-black-history-month-in-milwaukee-in-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<h4><strong>3. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2406062486219106/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Community wellness fair</strong></a><strong>: Saturday, Feb. 18</strong>&nbsp;</h4>
<p>Get free (optional) COVID-19 vaccines and attend workshops on mental health, yoga, healthy cooking and more at this wellness fair hosted by <a href="https://safesound.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Safe &amp; Sound</a> and <a href="https://runningrebels.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Running Rebels</a> Community Organization. The fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 225 W. Capitol Drive.</p>
<h4><strong>4. </strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wbhsm-kids-tour-saturday-tickets-534037619897" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Wisconsin Black Historical Society kids tour</strong></a><strong>: Saturday, Feb. 18</strong>&nbsp;</h4>
<p>The <a href="http://www.wbhsm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wisconsin Black Historical Society</a> gives tours often, but this Saturday will be setting up a special tour with kids in mind. The tour costs $10 and runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the museum, located at 2620 W. Center St.</p>
<h4><strong>5. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/731501104988619" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Black and green history at Havenwoods</strong></a><strong>: Saturday, Feb. 18&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h4>
<p>Join <a href="https://www.friendsofhavenwoods.org/friends">Friends of Havenwoods</a><a href="https://www.friendsofhavenwoods.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a>for stories featuring Black environmentalists, both local and international. This event runs from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at <a href="https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/havenwoods">Havenwoods State Forest</a>, located at 6141 N. Hopkins St.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 17

1. Early voting: Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 18

2. Puppet show at MATC’s “Magical Black Tears” exhibit: Saturday, Feb. 18

3. Community wellness fair: Saturday, Feb. 18

4. Wisconsin Black Historical Society kids tour: Saturday, Feb. 18

5. Black and green history at Havenwoods: Saturday, Feb. 18

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1. Early voting: Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 18

2. Puppet show at MATC’s “Magical Black Tears” exhibit: Saturday, Feb. 18

3. Community wellness fair: Saturday, Feb. 18

4. Wisconsin Black Historical Society kids tour: Saturday, Feb. 18

5. Black and green history at Havenwoods: Saturday, Feb. 18

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Sam Woods