Near West Side Partners

Financial Literacy Series
2025-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Concordia 27, 801 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Near West Side Partners and Town Bank invite you to participate in an 7-sessions Financial Literacy Series designed to provide essential financial education and practical money management skills.

8th Annual Promise Zone Bike Ride
2025-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Garden Homes Park, 2600 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee
A slow paced 6 mile family-friendly ride will start and end in Garden Homes Park, featuring stops throughout th e ride to highlight various developments and opportunites in the neighborhood. All ages and abilities welcome! The event is free and open to the the public.
Arrive early to take advantage of the free mobile repair station staffed by DreamBikes and the WI Bike Fed – repairs are only available from 9 am to 10 am.
We’ll also have free T-shirts, snacks & prizes! We encourage closed toe shoes and a helmet for safety.
A limited number of bikes are available to rent for the ride, free of charge, courtesy of Bublr Bikes and the Wisconsin Bike Fed. Please register in advance (https://www.cognitoforms.com/NorthwestSideCommunityDevelopmentCorporation/_2025PromiseZoneBikeRideRegistration) if you need to borrow a bike.

Basketball Clinic
2025-06-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Meaux Park, 1904 W Villard Ave
Join Running Rebels for a basketball clinic, with the Ability Center providing opportunities for wheelchair basketball, at the new Meaux Park basketball courts. Clinics are available for youth ages 10 to 16.

Kickboxing For Wellness
2025-06-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Davidson Park, 3725 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
A powerful cardio workout blending kickboxing, hand weights, and emotional release in a supportive, energizing space. Open to all experience levels. Taught by Alvin Wang.

Full Moon Canoe
2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:30 | MKE Rowing Club, 1990 N Commerce St.
(For adults & teens) Celebrate the Full Moon with your friends at the UEC! This beginner level paddle will be hosted as the full moon rises in Milwaukee. Those with previous paddling experience are encouraged to join us as we canoe through downtown and try to spot the full moon rising.
Canoeing requires flexibility to get in and out of the vessel, upper body and core strength, and a fair amount of balance. Our staff are happy to assist in launching and disembarking your canoe. Lifeguard certified staff will be your guides on this unique early morning paddle. Pre registration required.
For questions about this program, please contact Director of Community Programs, Cassie Bauer, at cbauer@urbanecologycenter.org or (414) 626-8571 or Director of Environmental Education, Lynn Anders, at landers@urbanecologycenter.org.
For help with the registration process, please contact Program Systems Manager, Augie Rodenbeck, at arodenbeck@urbanecologycenter.org or (414) 626-8518.

Free Educational Event at the Milwaukee County Zoo on a New Surgical Treatment for Epilepsy
2025-06-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, W, 53226, United States
Join us on June 11th from 10 am to noon for a free seminar at the Milwaukee County Zoo to learn more about the benefits and risks of deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy for Epilepsy. Dr. Kyle Swanson, neurosurgeon at Aurora St. Lukes Milwaukee will be presenting. DBS may help reduce the frequency and severity of seizures. DBS therapy is not for everyone. Results may vary. To register visit http://tiny.cc/zooepilepsy. Registration is required. Parking, zoo admission for the day and breakfast are included with registration.

NWSP Landlord Compact Meeting
2025-06-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Concordia 27, 801 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Monthly Landlord Compact Meeting. Please enter the building from the Wells Street lot.

2025 Historic Concordia Home & Garden Tour
2025-06-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Historic Concordia Neighborhood, 2925 West State Street, Milwaukee, W, 53208, United States
The 36th Annual Historic Concordia Home & Garden Tour welcomes visitors to explore historic homes and gardens and approach homeowners to discover hidden secrets and histories of their houses. Enjoy a walk through our historic neighborhood; watch a presentation by author Bobby Tanzilo (Urban Spelunking); stop by our Beer Tasting Garden; relax at our Cake and Pie Social; and, stop by The New State to take in an art exhibit, live music, family centric entertainment and explore the future of the historic State Theater.
The historic home & garden tour exposes visitors to the wealth of historic homes and structures in the Historic Concordia neighborhood. We provide historical background information and offer glimpses into neighborhood revitalization programs in a family friendly environment.
Proceeds from the event are directed into community building and improvement projects. We also support other neighborhood organizations and community centers.

Near West Side Housing Fair
2025-06-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Concordia 27, 801 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Discover Resources to Repair and Restore Your Home
Join Near West Side Partners and Take Root Milwaukee for a Housing Resource Fair at Concordia 27 on Saturday, June 14th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Learn about home repair resources and explore pathways to homeownership — FREE and open to the public!
Event Highlights:
A special workshop at 12:00 PM: “The Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring a Contractor”
After the workshop, make a day of it and explore the Historic Concordia Neighborhood Home Tour!

Summer 2025 Exhibition Opening Reception
2025-06-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Haggerty Museum of Art, 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 4 to 6 p.m.
Summer 2025 Exhibition Opening Reception
Celebrate summer and the opening of two new exhibitions! Meet the curators and artists, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and be the first to view freshly interpreted and newly-created works. The free-to-the-public opening reception features:
• The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists 2024
• Hot Days/Hot Nights: Photographs from the Collection

Juneteenth Day - NWSP Offices Closed
2025-06-19 | WI
In observance of the Juneteenth Day holiday, the NWSP office will be closed.

Inside Out 2 Movie Night
2025-06-20 20:30 - 23:00 | Martin Drive Community Garden, 1335 N. 46 St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Bring a blanket, snacks, and bug spray and enjoy a movie with your neighbors. A reminder to also make sure the kids use the the bathroom before leaving the house.
If there is a problem with the weather, you will find information on Facebook and Twitter.

Canoeing for Beginners
2025-06-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
(For adults & teens) Join us for a peaceful paddle as we introduce the fundamentals of canoeing! This beginner-friendly experience will cover basic paddling techniques, safety essentials, and boat handling to help you feel confident on the water. Canoes and life jackets will be provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet and bring a full bottle of water.
Participants will work together to team carry canoes 300 feet from racks to the launch site. Prepare for moderate physical activity, including, lifting, bending, reaching, and crouching.
For questions about this program, please contact Director of Community Programs, Cassie Bauer, at cbauer@urbanecologycenter.org.
For help with the registration process, please contact Program Systems Manager, Augie Rodenbeck, at arodenbeck@urbanecologycenter.org or (414) 626-8518.

Understanding & Supporting loved one with a mental illness
2025-06-24 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-01 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-08 18:00 - 20:30 | SWIM at Concordia 27, 831 N 27th St
Free 8-week class
NAMI Family-t0-family class
Tuesdays June 24th-August 12th
6pm-8:30pm
SWIM at Concordia 27 – 831 N 27th St

Wicked
2025-06-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
There will be a showing of the film at Washington Park Media Center.

Morning Yoga at Davidson Park
2025-06-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Davidson Park, 3725 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Unwind this summer with Yoga at Davidson Park. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned yogi, enjoy the serene atmosphere while strengthening your body and mind with a rotation of local instructors. Plus, grab a beverage from the coffee truck on-site to keep you energized throughout the session

Adult Adventures Series - Biking
2025-06-28 09:30 - 11:30 | Menomonee Valley Park, 212 S 36th St, ,, Milwaukee, WI, 53215
(For adults) This adults-only introductory series will take place over 3 dates:
6/14/25
6/21/25
6/28/25
Participants will focus on basic bike maintenance, navigate inter-urban bike trails throughout the City of Milwaukee, and learn to enjoy the ride along the way. Each day starts at the Menomonee Valley Urban Ecology Center and our biking destinations will start around 8 miles, building to around 20 miles!
Participants must know how to ride a bike. Bikes, helmets, and bike locks are provided during this program. Reach out directly to ask about a “bring your own bike price.” English & Spanish facilitation available.
For questions about this program, please contact Community Programs Educator, Hannah Dresang, at hdresang@urbanecologycenter.org.
For help with the registration process, please contact Program Systems Manager, Augie Rodenbeck, at arodenbeck@urbanecologycenter.org or (414) 626-8518.
Registration is required for this program.

Democracy in Action: Celebrating 60 years of the Voting Rights Act
2025-06-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Wisconsin State Capital, 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI, 53703
We are hosting a 60th Anniversary celebration, commemorating the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act and we hope you can join us!
This is a powerful community gathering to honor landmark civil rights legislation and mobilize against decades of attacks on voting rights, with a call to restore and protect them through the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
We will be urging our attendees to call their Senators to encourage the passage of John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Read more about the League’s position on this important legislation:
LWVUS Supports the Reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Register Here: https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/event/60th-anniversary-voting-rights-act-celebration

Independence Day - NWSP Office Closed
2025-07-04 | WI
In observance of Independence Day, the NWSP Office will be closed.

Washington Park Monthly Meeting
2025-07-07 17:30 - 18:30 | UMCS, 3910 W Lisbon Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Information sharing and an opportunity to connect with neighbors and providers.

Tools To Build A Healthy Family Culture
2025-07-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | SWIM at Concordia 27, 831 N 27th St
You will learn how to: avoid compassion fatigue, wellness & resilience strategies, and compassionately setting boundaries. See flyer for more details.

Food For Health
2025-07-09 16:00 - 20:00 | 1150 N Water St
On Wednesday, July 9, Qdoba’s downtown location at 1150 N. Water St. will be donating 25% of sales from orders using the promo code QDOBAGIVES between 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM to support our mission at Food For Health.
We’ll also be sharing a Healthy Ordering Guide curated by our dietitian, including our Top 3 Picks to make eating out easier and more nutritious.
