It’s Monday 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. 

Participants hold signs directed at drivers so they remember to allow pedestrians to cross the street safely. (File photo provided by MilWALKee Walks) 

1. Yoga After Baby: Monday, Aug. 21 

If you are a mom facing postpartum stresses, go to Mind, Yoni & Soul on 9211 W. Capitol Drive for peace and relaxation during a free yoga session on Monday, Aug. 21 from noon to 12:45 p.m. Participants will also get to share their experiences since having a baby. The event is being offered by Blue Lotus Life in partnership with Mind, Yoni and Soul. More information here.  

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2. Uihlein Soccer Park August Blood Drive: Tuesday, Aug. 22 

Become a donor by attending the Uihlein Soccer Park August Blood Drive on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the park, 7101 W. Good Hope Road., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Book your appointment and help save a life! More information here.

3. Helping Pedestrians on West Roosevelt Drive and West Fond Du Lac Avenue: Wednesday, Aug. 23 

Members of MilWALKee Walks will assist pedestrians in crossing the street safely at West Roosevelt Drive and West Fond Du Lac Avenue on Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Feel free to join them to help raise awareness of pedestrian safety. More information here.  

4. Radio Milwaukee’s “State of Sound”: Thursday, Aug. 24 

Radio Milwaukee dedicates a weekly session for artists to showcase their music talents. On Thursday, Aug. 24, it will feature Moonglow, an indie-pop group that had a single released in July. The artists will perform at 5:30 p.m., but doors open at 5 p.m. at  220 E. Pittsburgh Ave. If you can’t be there in person, you can listen to the event. More information here.  

5. “Hot Girl Karaoke”: Friday, Aug. 25 

Put your vocals and rap skills to the test at “Hot Girl Karaoke” on Friday, Aug. 25 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. It will take place at Revel Bar, 2246 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. The event will be hosted by Social X MKE. 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.