{"id":163712,"date":"2026-05-28T17:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T22:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milwaukeenns.org\/?p=163712"},"modified":"2026-05-28T09:11:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T14:11:13","slug":"5-things-to-know-and-do-the-weekend-of-may-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milwaukeenns.org\/2026\/05\/28\/5-things-to-know-and-do-the-weekend-of-may-29\/","title":{"rendered":"5 things to know and do the weekend of May 29","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f9f7f7\"><em>It\u2019s Friday 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<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/milwaukeenns.org\/submit-a-story\/?indypress=story\"><em> clicking here<\/em><\/a><em> at least two weeks in advance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.libnet.info\/event\/16288875\">ESL Movie Club<\/a>: <strong>Friday, May 29<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch a movie and practice your English at the Milwaukee Public Library\u2019s ESL Movie Club on Friday, May 29 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. This event is virtual on Zoom. <a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/pmBiXwQuSWOZJFc22NFEHA#\/registration\">Register here<\/a>. 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Vliet St., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for youths and $10 for adults who are Milwaukee residents. <a href=\"https:\/\/wimilwaukeeweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/search.html?display=detail&amp;module=AR&amp;primarycode=5RCE3301&amp;search=yes\">Register here<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milwaukeerecreation.net\/enrichment-programs\/special-events\/family-day-of-play\">More information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/milwaukeenns.org\/2026\/04\/10\/post-from-community-%F0%9F%92%9A-pathways-to-healing-milwaukee-mental-health-resource-day\/\">Milwaukee Mental Health Resource Day<\/a>: <strong>Saturday, May 30<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about local mental health organizations and resources at the Milwaukee Public Library Center Street Branch, 2727 W. 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