Near West Side Partners

Greater Utopian Church Back to School Health & Resource
2023-08-26 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Greater Utopian Church, 2925 W State, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Greater Utopian Church is pleased to announce that we will host a community resource and back to school health fair. Children must be present to receive school supplies.
Join us for…
– Adult health screenings
– FREE school supplies
– Bouncy house
– Hotdogs
– Face painting
– Games

NWSP Offices Closed - Labor Day
2023-09-04 | WI
NWSP offices will be closed Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day.

Aurora Mobile Health Clinic
2023-09-06 12:00 | WI
Your health matters. Come talk to us!
Aurora Mobile Health is providing free health services at the Neighborhood House Garden Park
We are here to serve you and your health care needs.
Services available include:
• Health Screenings (blood pressure and blood sugar)
• Consultation with a nurse practitioner (health and wellness education, immediate care needs, medication and diagnosis review)
• Care Navigation and Referrals (connection to a medical home, behavioral health referrals, community resource referrals)
HOW: Stop by! Visit our
Wellness Vehicle parked on 27th & Richardson Pl.
Services are provided at no cost.

Pabst Mansion Beer Tasting
2023-09-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Join beer aficionado Jerry Janiszewski as he guides your palate through pairings of local craft beers with sausage and cheese selections. Experience savory and sweet the way Captain Pabst would have intended…through beer!

Near West Side Week
2023-09-10 - 2023-09-16 | WI
Celebrate all that the Near West Side has to offer during a week of unique events and activities!

Toast to the Near West Side / Paint & Sip
2023-09-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Washington Park Media Center, 4303 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
On Sunday, Vibez Creative Art Space will host a “Paint & Sip” class at the Washington Park Media Center, complete with snacks and wine courtesy of Near West Side Partners. Class size is limited, so those interested in expressing their creativity must register in advance at this link.

Near West Side Week Kick-Off Celebration - CANCELLED
2023-09-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Buffalo Boss, 540 N. 27th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
CANCELLED
Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, NWSP is canceling our Near West Side Week kick off event. We look forward to seeing you later this week as we continue celebrating our neighborhood of neighborhoods.

Concordia 27 Preview
2023-09-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Concordia 27, 801 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Join Near West Side Partners for hard hat tours of the under-construction community resource hub and future NWSP office space, Concordia 27! During the event, NWSP team members will highlight how partner support has elevated the Near West Side business community. After the tour, enjoy snacks and refreshments provided by a local Near West Side business! Joining for the tour? Register here.

Near West Side Partners Free Day
2023-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
The Pabst Mansion is thrilled to announce a special promotion exclusively for residents of the vibrant Near West Side neighborhood. . On September 13th, residents can explore the grandeur of the Pabst Mansion free of charge.
Pabst Mansion, which is located within the neighborhood, aims to increase access and connection to their neighbors.
Advance registration on Pabst Mansion’s website is encouraged to guarantee your entry. Walk-up tickets may be available on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the day. The Pabst Mansion tours will run hourly from 10 am to 3 pm, providing ample opportunities for residents to schedule a visit at their convenience.
When reserving tickets, residents should use the code: GEFSJB0J.

Tour Pabst Mansion
2023-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Take a free tour of the Pabst Mansion. Learn about the Pabst family and Milwaukee history at this top destination in the Near West Side.

REV-UP MKE 2023
2023-09-13 17:00 - 20:30 | The Rave/Eagles Club, 2401 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
A seminal example of economic development programming, the annual competition attracts new businesses and acts as a catalyst to spark interest and development in the commercial corridors of the Near West Side. At the same time, the competition includes elements of community and resident engagement by encouraging residents to vote for the business models they want to see in their neighborhoods.
On Wednesday, September 13, hear from the finalists, cast your vote for the audience choice winner and enjoy a taste of the Near West Side by sampling food from neighborhood restaurants.

Rev-Up MKE Live Pitch Event
2023-09-13 17:00 - 20:30 | The Rave/Eagles Club, 2401 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Near West Side Partners will host the sixth Rev-Up MKE 2023 live pitch event at the Rave on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 5:00 p.m. During this event, Rev-Up MKE finalists – local entrepreneurs who have received business training and support from Marquette University mentors – will pitch their business idea to community members and a panel of judges.
Attendees will be able to vote for an “Audience Choice Winner,” and awards will go to top contenders. Before and after the Live Pitch event, attendees will also be treated to a Taste of the Near West Side, refreshments provided by favorite restaurants in the Near West Side. Attendee registration is free but encouraged.
For more information and to register, click the link.

Fun, Fresh & Fast Lunch Hour
2023-09-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Potawatomi Wgema Campus, 3215 W State Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Fun, Fresh & Fast Lunch Hour
Healthy lunch options on the go! Employees and community members are encouraged to purchase healthy grab and go lunch options from Food for Health or from PlantJoy while learning about health and wellness resources. Enjoy a cooking demonstration from Lisa Kaye Catering at noon!

Bublr Bikes Annual Fundraiser Gala at Discovery World
2023-09-14 16:30 - 19:30 | Discovery World
Bublr Bikes, Milwaukee’s nonprofit bikeshare system, is holding our annual fundraiser gala at Discovery World this year on September 14th from 4:30 to 7:30pm.
The Bublr Bash helps ensure that Bublr can continue providing a world-class bikeshare system while providing community programming like the B3 Workforce Development Program, Savvy Cycling Classes, free Access Passes to income qualified residents of Milwaukee County, adaptive bikes integrated right into our system, all while making a cleaner environment for everyone!

Near West Side Scavenger Hunt
2023-09-15 12:00 - 18:00 | WI
Teams of Near West Side enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in a virtual scavenger hunt, with missions and clues directing participants to explore the Near West Side and discover its hidden gems while competing for prizes.
The scavenger hunt will launch via the GooseChase app at noon on Friday and will close at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16th. Additional details and rules are available here.

Near West Side Movie Night
2023-09-15 18:00 - 21:00 | MERRILL PARK, 401 N 35th St, Milwaukee, 53208
Community members are invited to Merrill Park on Friday, Sept. 15 to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Water and snacks will be provided, and neighbors are encouraged to arrive early to play, listen to music, and put down a blanket before the movie begins at about 7:15 p.m.

Homebuyer Resource Fair
2023-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Concordia 27, 801 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Those interested in becoming a homeowner can join Near West Side Partners and Take Root Milwaukee for a Homebuyer Resource Fair on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Attendees can hear from HUD-certified counseling agencies, make connections and learn all there is to know about purchasing a home.

Neighborhood House Health Fair
2023-09-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Neighborhood House, 2819 W Richardson Pl., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
APAMSA’s (Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association from the Medical College of Wisconsin) annual health fest on September 16, 2023, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m

The New State/Near West Side Block Party
2023-09-16 13:00 - 18:00 | THE NEW STATE MUSIC PARK, 2612 W STATE STREET, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Near West Side Week will conclude with a full-scale celebration at The New State Park, where musical acts and groups like Your Move MKE, a hip hop chess club, will get the party started with DJ sets and breakdancing performances from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The MKE Youth Theatre will perform at approximately 2:00 p.m. V Funk, a high-energy funk band, will perform from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Throughout the day, artists will be creating, Familia de Arte will be etching ceramic tiles with the support of attendees, and classic cars will be shown on State Street. Lily Bell’s Fine Dining and Pete’s Pops will provide refreshments.

Guided tour of "Image in Dispute: Dutch & Flemish Art from the Haggerty Museum of Art's Collection"
2023-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Haggerty Museum of Art, 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
You are invited to join this guided tour of “Image in Dispute: Dutch & Flemish Art from the Haggerty Museum of Art’s Collection” with curator by Kirk Nickel, PhD, Marc and Lillian Rojtman Consulting Curator of European Art. Free and open to the public. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-tour-of-image-in-dispute-dutch-flemish-art-from-the-collection-registration-709602007707
This exhibition draws from the Haggerty’s own collection of Dutch and Flemish art to explore artists’ innovative responses to the changes reshaping community identity in the Low Countries between 1560 and 1675.

Aurora Mobile Health Clinic
2023-09-20 12:00 | 27th & Richardson Pl.

Pabst Mansion Oktoberfest Tours
2023-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Herzlich Willkommen, Oktoberfest! Delve into Milwaukee’s vibrant German heritage on this special guided tour through the home of one of Milwaukee’s most famous German immigrant families. Hear stories of the Mansion’s history and its ties to the German community while sampling a selection of local Oktoberfest beers and German Riesling (the Captain’s favorite!) paired with Milwaukee-style German cuisine. With gemütlichkeit abound, we invite you to prost like good old Captain Pabst!

Discover Wellness
2023-09-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Alices Garden, 2136 N 21st St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53205
Diverse groups from across Milwaukee County are inviting individuals and families to Alice’s Garden on Friday, September 22, for activities and resources that can improve their health and wellness. Now in its second year, “Discover Wellness” will feature free healthy snacks, prizes, wellness activities, and a chance to win a bike and other prizes.
From 5 to 7 p.m. on September 22, “Discover Wellness” will encompass the eight dimensions of wellness—emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, financial, social, environmental, and spiritual—to provide visitors with a broad range of activities and resources that can help to enhance their health and well-being.
Highlights include: healthy activities, raffles and giveaways, a book library, yoga and Reiki, tools for emotional wellness, and free healthy snacks from Neu-Life Community Development’s Farmfork, an urban agriculture and culinary arts program for youth.
Then, at sunset, guests can enjoy a free screening of “The Little Mermaid.”

Fresh & Funky Soul Roll
2023-09-23 10:00 - 13:00 | MERRILL PARK, 401 N 35th St, Milwaukee, 53208
Learn more about plans to redevelop the 30th Street Corridor during the Fresh & Funky Soul Roll through the Near West Side.
The slow-paced, family-friendly ride will start and end at Merrill Park, and feature stops throughout the ride to highlight various developments in the neighborhood. Bring a bike or let us know if you need wheels. There will be a limited number of bikes available to rent for the ride, free of charge, courtesy of Bublr Bikes.
The event is FREE and open to the public, please register in advance using the link below! Snacks and refreshments were provided.
Register online here.
Additional details: Route is approximately 6 miles along city streets and the Hank Aaron State Trail, with some hills. Close-toed shoes and a helmet are encouraged for safety.

Doors Open Milwaukee at the Haggerty Museum of Art
2023-09-23 10:00 - 16:30 | Haggerty Museum of Art, 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
We are pleased to once again participate in Doors Open Milwaukee on September 23 and 24. Each day the Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Three new exhibitions on view feature works from the Haggerty Museum of Art’s permanent collection, some of which have not been shown before. Admission is free and a complimentary family guide will be available for visitors to enjoy.

Menomonee Valley Job Fair
2023-09-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Standard Electric Supply Co., 222 North Emmber Lane, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
The Job Fair during Menomonee Valley Partner’s Valley Week is a chance to explore all of the job opportunities in the Menomonee River Valley in the heart of the City. This Fair offers onsite interviews, along with the opportunity to meet with Valley companies that are hiring right now.

Cheers to Careers: Annual Fundraiser for WRTP | BIG STEP
2023-09-28 17:00 - 20:00 | The Ivy House, 906 S Barclay St, Milwaukee, WI, 53204, United States
Cheers to Careers is the largest fundraiser for WRTP | BIG STEP for the year. Sponsorships and tickets are available until sold out. Event will be held at The Ivy House and features our Celebrity Bartenders, signature cocktails (including a mocktail), and an auction with outdoor benches, birdhouses, and more!
WRTP | BIG STEP is paving the way to make sure everyone has a pathway to a family-supporting career. We are curious and courageous people who boldly work toward building impactful connections between people and industry in innovative and equitable ways: we are the change-makers.
OUR MISSION
To enhance the ability of public and private sector organizations to recruit, develop, and retain a more diverse, qualified workforce in construction, manufacturing, and emerging sectors of the regional economy.

District Three Crime and Safety Meeting
2023-09-28 17:30 | Milwaukeek Police Departmernt District 3, 2333 N 49th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53210, United States
Join Captain Bratchett in learning about the crime statistics for District 3. Meet some of your neighbors, business owners and organizations to learn about new safety topics each month. The Community Liaison Officer and Community Partnership officers will be available for any other questions!

Marquette University Chorus and Chamber Choir presents a University Homecoming Concert "The Tower of Babel"
2023-09-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Haggerty Museum of Art, 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
The Haggerty Museum of Art is pleased to host The Tower of Babel, a choral performance presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Image in Dispute: Dutch & Flemish Art from the Haggerty Museum of Art’s Collection.” The story of the Tower of Babel resonated throughout the cultural life of the Low Countries in the sixteenth century, finding expression in the art of Pieter Bruegel and many of his contemporaries.

NWSP Offices Closed
2023-10-05 | WI
NWSP offices are closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
