Event Series MPL Houseplant and Cuttings Swap

MPL Houseplant and Cuttings Swap

Milwaukee Public Library 906 W Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us for a monthly houseplant and plant cutting exchange. Bring along your unwanted houseplants and cuttings* to the Secret Garden in hopes of securing your next wish list plant. Nothing to trade? No problem! Select something from the seed library to take home and grow or ask for plant and garden advice from a

Free

Academia Bembé – Adult Drum Session with Special Guest!

Escuela Verde Milwaukee 3628 W Pierce St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States

Learn Afro-Colombian and Afro-Puerto Rican drum rhythms with Bembé Musical Director, Bony Plog-Benavides and SPECIAL GUEST, Bembé artist-in-residence Alberto "Beto" Torrens of San Juan, Puerto Rico.You won't want to miss this FUEGO... register and save your spot before it's too late! REGISTER HERE:

Free

Outdoor Story Time

Milwaukee Public Library 906 W Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Visit the Washington Park Playground across the street from the Washington Park Branch for a story time featuring books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles.Visit www.mpl.org/ada for information on ADA program accommodation requests. More Information

Free

Art at Riverside Park: Four The First Time (Opening Reception)

Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Four artists are showing their work together for the first time. Each has their own distinct style. Their unifying theme is nature displayed through stained glass, paintings, mosaics, and more.These four artists have gotten to know each other through their involvement in the Jewish community. Our work has two main themes –nature-based representationalism and abstract

Free
Event Series Coming to America Book Club

Coming to America Book Club

This book club approaches American identity as an evolving and ongoing conversation, using fiction and non-fiction to explore questions of identity, assimilation, language, cuisine, generational change and other aspects of life in the United States.February 16, 2022Parachutes by Kelly YangMarch 16, 2022Good Time Party Girl: The Notorious Life of Dirty Helen Cromwell 1886-1969 by Helen

Free

Washington Park Film Series – REINVENTING POWER America’s Renewable Energy Boom

JOIN US VIRTUALLY as we explore environmental and social justice issues in & outside of Milwaukee, through films followed by insightful discussions.EVERYONE is welcome.REINVENTING POWER America’s Renewable Energy Boom:Critically, Reinventing Power underscores the notion that jobs, economic growth and innovation don’t have to be sacrificed for a clean environment. The film focuses on people in

Free

Environmental & Social Justice Film Screening: Reinventing Power

Reinventing Power is the final film in the Environmental & Social Justice Film Series that we and the Urban Ecology Center are screening via Zoom, followed by a live discussion.“Reinventing Power: America’s Renewable Energy Boom” lets us hear directly from the people making our clean energy future achievable. These stories are proof that America does

Free

Lunch & Learn: Celebrating the Legacy of Familias Obreras in Wisconsin

Latino Arts, Inc. 1028 South 9th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

As part of our Lunch and Learn series, Latino Arts is proud to host a conversation between community leader and activist Jesús Salas and Dr. Sergio Gonzalez to explore themes and history being highlighted and celebrated through the Familias Unidas exhibit being shared by The Grohmann Museum at MSOE and Latino Arts. This very special

$10

Coffee with Elected Officials

5 Wise Workshop 3524 W National Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Coffee with ALDERWOMAN JOCASTA ZAMARRIPASave the date for our first Coffee with Elected Officials. Our first guest will be Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa.Coffee with Elected Officials is scheduled for Thursday May 19th 2022 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at 5wise Working Space, 3524 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215.-Get to Know Your Elected Official-Learn About Their Priorities-Learn

Free

Heard Space Virtual Write In Sessions SPRING/SUMMER 2022

Milwaukee, Wisconsin , United States

Create space for your creative side and join us for one hour of writing! Bring something to write with and we'll bring the prompt!Our Spring & Summer Write In Sessions will take place at 7pm CST on the following Thursdays:-March 17-May 19-June 16-July 14We start each meeting with an introductions and a quick check in

Free
Event Series Botany Walk at Menomonee Valley

Botany Walk at Menomonee Valley

Urban Ecology Center, Menomonee Valley 3700 W Pierce St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

(For everyone) Have you ever wondered what that yellow, purple or red flower is? Join our Land Stewardship experts to learn about the taxonomy of plants and their identifying characteristics. We will stroll through our parks to see what's in bloom and talk about the names and features of the plants we see. Botany Walks

Free

Small Business Success Story: Blushed Beat Beauty

DarylAnne Stadler of Blushed Beat Beauty presents her local small business success story as a passionate and extremely talented makeup artist working both in the commercial sector as well as bridal and special occasion makeup. DarylAnne also is an instructor in the art of makeup and continues to further her own education. This program will

Bloom & Groom Plant Sale

1114 S 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204-1940, United States

Don’t forget to join CSNI for our annual Bloom & Groom Plant Sale ??? THIS SATURDAY from 10AM - NOON. Come by Prince of Peace and enjoy music, games and plants for sale (CASH ? or CHECK ☑️ only) 1114 S. 25th Street Milwaukee, WI 53204

Free

Beaks & Boats – Brew City Birding Festival

Milwaukee Rowing Club Boathouse 1990 N Commerce St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

(For adults & teens) Meet us at the Rowing Club (1990 N. Commerce St) at 10:00 am sharp. We'll go over basic paddling and what birds we might see before venturing south to spot some winged MKE residents along the river's edge. Bring a mask and water bottle. If you'd like to bring a phone

$18 – $25
Event Series Active Adult: Poi Class for Beginners

Active Adult: Poi Class for Beginners

Milwaukee Public Library 906 W Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn to spin poi with Marilyn Besasie, Milwaukee's most experienced instructor. Poi is an art form in which you twirl a set of two handheld tethered balls around your body in beautiful patterns. Simple poi movements develop coordination, balance, endurance, and self-awareness. This program is scheduled to be held outdoors on the lawn of the

Free

10th Annual Fiesta Latina

Regner Park Beach 800 North Min Street, West Bend, WI, United States

Casa Guadalupe is excited to celebrate our 10th annual Fiesta Latina fundraiser and Latin American Cultural Celebration with the community! This family friendly event will raise awareness for our nonprofit organization and will include Latin American food trucks, drinks, music, entertainment, dancing, kids' games and activities, vendors, and more! All funds raised will benefit our

Free

3v3 Basketball Tournament

Washington Park 4599 W Lloyd St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Sign up your team today for a 3v3 basketball tournament at Washington Park! Divisions include:14 & Under - Boys14 & Under - GirlsHigh School BoysHigh School Girls40 & Under40 & OverCompetitive WheelchairRecreational Wheelchair Register Here:

Free

Birds & Beverages – Brew City Birding Festival

Urban Ecology Center, Menomonee Valley 3700 W Pierce St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

(For everyone) Come join us for this fun Sunset Bird Walk accompanied with some coffee! We will be learning bird basics using binoculars and identifying common Wisconsin Backyard/Urban Birds. Coffee will be available. It will be a fun event where people can come and learn some skills that they can take with them in their

$7 – $15

Academia Bembé – Adult Drum Session with Special Guest!

Escuela Verde Milwaukee 3628 W Pierce St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States

Learn Afro-Colombian and Afro-Puerto Rican drum rhythms with Bembé Musical Director, Bony Plog-Benavides and SPECIAL GUEST, Bembé artist-in-residence Alberto "Beto" Torrens of San Juan, Puerto Rico.You won't want to miss this FUEGO... register and save your spot before it's too late! REGISTER HERE:

Free

Martin Luther King Branch Community Meeting

Milwaukee Public Library 906 W Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Milwaukee Public Library will host a community listening session to discuss the potential interior design and features of a new and improved Martin Luther King Branch that will eventually replace the branch library at Martin Luther King Drive and Locust Street.The library architect, Moody Nolan, will present an interior design update and collect input from

Free
Event Series Snack Hack: You Are What You Eat!

Snack Hack: You Are What You Eat!

Milwaukee Public Library 906 W Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Snack Hack explores the world of food through cooking demonstrations that focus on nutritional elements, food groups, cooking principles, and the history of food.Learn how food is grown, the cultural connections to what we eat, how food works in our bodies, and how to prepare meals at home. Snack Hack also reveals the culinary world

Free

Milwaukee River Greenway Public Stakeholder Meeting

Lincoln Park Blatz Pavilion 1301 W Hampton Ave, Glendale., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join the Milwaukee River Greenway Coalition, Waterway Restoration Partnership (WRP), Nearby Nature and other community partners to learn about the updates in the Milwaukee River Greenway and provide YOUR feedback.Date: Tuesday, May 24th 2022Location: Blatz Pavilion in Lincoln Park1301 W. Hampton Ave., Glendale WI 53209Time: 5:00-7:30pmThis meeting will include:-Highlights from the Coalition's “Greenway15” Celebration in

Free

Peaceful Paddle

Urban Ecology Center, Washington Park 1859 N 40th St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

(For families) Warm weather is here which means it is time to get out the canoes at Washington Park! Take the whole family out for an evening on the lagoon, learn the basics of paddling, get in a canoe, and add some movement to your week. The sunset at the park is hard to beat

$9 – $14