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The City of Milwaukee Health Department will host its 23rd annual Back to School Health Fair on Saturday, August 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Milwaukee Academy of Science, 2000 W. Kilbourn Ave. Children will receive free school supplies, immunizations, food and more. More information here.
Artist Pablo Guerreiro will lead a Brazilian Samba dance workshop on Saturday, August 10, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Casa Cultural de Bembé, 611 S. Layton Blvd. This event is open to those 18 and older. Click here to register and purchase a ticket for $25. More information here.
Families are invited to a school bag giveaway with free school supplies at King Park, 1531 W. Vliet St., on Saturday, August 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other activities include bounce houses, food, a talent show and more. More information here.
The Milwaukee Central Library is hosting a teen movie night to celebrate summer reading. Teens can watch “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” on Saturday, August 10th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. For more information, click here.
Bembé Drum & Dance invites you to an evening of song, dance and drumming that highlights Afro-Puerto Rican traditions. This free community event will take place on Sunday, August 11, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Zócalo Food Truck Park, 636 S. Sixth St. More information here.
