MKE Do Things In Person List
April 16-April 22, 2025
Happy Wednesday!
Here’s a list of interesting, social, and community-oriented things to do in Milwaukee (in person) this week.
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Wednesday, April 16
The Serviceberry Reading Circle / Free / More Info
9:30am-11:00am / The Table, 5305 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee
Discussions about and readings from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book, “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World”; copies of the book will be provided, no need to have read it beforehand
Central Walking Club / Free / More Info
10:30am-12:00pm / Milwaukee Central Library, 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
Meet in the rotunda and take a two-mile walk through the historic surrounding neighborhood; uses ADA accessible routes, meets rain or shine, wear comfortable clothing and bring water; folks under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Thursday, April 17
Silent Book Club / Free / More Info
5:00pm-7:00pm / Gathering Place Brewing Company, 811 E Vienna Ave, Milwaukee
Read a book alongside other people doing the same; show up a bit early if you want to socialize, reading starts at 5:30pm and lasts for an hour
Friday, April 18
Rise and Write / Free / More Info
7:00am-8:45am / Amaranth Bakery & Café, 3329 W Lisbon Ave, Milwaukee
Quick, morning writing meetup; chat for first and last 15 minutes, write whatever you like for the remainder; bakery opens at 7:00am, so you may have to wait outside till then if you show up early
Saturday, April 19
Milwaukee Zine Fest / Free / More Info
10:30am-4:30pm / Central Library, 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
More than 100 vendors from around the country, hands-on activities, panel discussions, and workshops; food truck service on 8th Street all morning; full festival schedule and list of vendors here
Sunday, April 20
Easy Like a Writing Morning / Free / More Info
9:00am-12:00pm / Anodyne Coffee, 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee
Unstructured writing meetup, arrive whenever you like, write write write, and pause to chit-chat and do introductions/talk about what you’re working on at 11:45am
Sunday Reading Meetup / Free / More Info
1:00pm-2:00pm / Kuumba Juice & Coffeehouse, 274 E Keefe Ave, Milwaukee
Read with other human beings in companionable silence! Show up a little early and/or stay after if you want to meet some new people and chat about books (or whatever else comes up); meetup is free, but please buy something from Kuumba (coffees are only a few bucks, if you’re on a budget)
Monday, April 21
Anti-Fascist Crafting Hour / Free / More Info
11:30am-1:30pm / Daily Bird, 818 E Center Street, Milwaukee
Bring a craft to work on, or try your hand at the one the host brings and discuss community building, local organizing efforts, and maintaining hope (among other things)
Tuesday, April 22
Open Meditation / Free / More Info
6:30pm-7:15pm / Shambhala Meditation Center, 2344 N. Oakland Avenue, Milwaukee
Group sitting meditation, reading, discussion, and socializing; no experience necessary; free event, but donations welcome
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I hope you have a phenomenal week!