5 things to know and do the weekend of Sept. 9 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and listed below are some issues we expect it is best to find out about. If you need your occasion to be thought of for this column, please submit your information by clicking right here not less than two weeks upfront.

1. “Reflecting my Muslim Americanism” opening reception: Friday, Sept. 9

Fanana Banana, an artwork collective serving Muslim, Center Jap and North African artists in Milwaukee, has collaborated with the Milwaukee Artist Useful resource Community, or MARN, on a brand new exhibition exploring problems with American identification by way of the Muslim perspective. The exhibition runs by way of Oct. 23, however the opening reception shall be held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 on the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB, positioned at 191 N. Broadway. Extra data on the occasion and exhibition right here.

2. Silver Metropolis Worldwide Competition: Saturday, Sept. 10

The Silver Metropolis Worldwide Competition is again for an eleventh 12 months to have a good time the cultural range of Silver Metropolis. VIA CDC will host this occasion operating from midday to five p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 on West Nationwide Avenue between South thirty third and thirty fifth streets. A full listing of leisure and distributors may be discovered right here.

3. “Harvest Day” in Lindsay Heights: Saturday, Sept. 10

“Harvest Day” is Walnut Approach Conservation Company’s annual celebration of Lindsay Heights’ “vibrant spirit, tradition and historical past with native performers, music, delicacies, useful resource sharing and retail distributors.” The occasion takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Fondy Park, positioned at 2200 W. Fond Du Lac Ave.

4. Hip Hop Caucus homecoming: Saturday, Sept. 10

The Hip Hop Caucus, a nationwide nonprofit group connecting hip-hop to civic engagement, is coming to Milwaukee as a part of a nationwide tour to get out the vote. The occasion in Milwaukee runs from 4 p.m. to six p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at America’s Black Holocaust Museum, positioned at 401 W. North Ave. Free registration for the occasion right here.

5. Mexican Independence Day Competition: Saturday, Sept. 10

Whereas Mexican Independence Day isn’t till Sept. 16, UMOS is internet hosting a Mexican Independence Day Competition from midday to eight p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at 2701 S. Chase Ave.

BONUS: Vliet Avenue Paint and Sip: Sunday, Sept. 11

VIBEZ Inventive Studio is again out in the neighborhood with this paint and sip occasion. Paint is supplied by VIBEZ, and sips shall be supplied by Triciclo Peru. The occasion runs from 1 p.m. to three p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 at Triciclo Peru, positioned at 3801 W. Vliet St. Register for $10 right here.