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There will be Native American art at the Red Magic Festival, which takes place at Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave., on Sunday, Aug. 20. (NNS file photo) 

1. Milwaukee Loves Cupcakes: Saturday, Aug. 19 

Everyone needs love! Get free cupcakes and a hug on Saturday, Aug. 19 at noon from Tamesha Patrice, the owner and chef of Baked Dreams. This will take place in the area of Sherman Park, 3526 W. Fond Du Lac Ave.  

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2. Sculpting Sistas Fitness Brunch: Saturday, Aug. 19 

Sculpting Sistas Fitness is a group that promotes fitness and wellness. On Saturday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the group will host a brunch at Nō Studios, 1037 W. McKinley Ave. The event is designed for people to explore healthy options, socialize and support the new offerings being launched for the community. More information here. 

3. Yoga in the Park: Sunday, Aug. 20 

Start Sunday morning with free yoga organized by 8 Branches of Chinese Medicine at Morgan Triangle, 3404 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. More information here.  

4. Red Magic Art Festival: Sunday, Aug. 20 

The Red Magic Art Festival takes place at Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave., on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event celebrates the arts and culture of Native Americans by hosting vendors, art activities and other festivities. More information here.  

5. Walker’s Point Market Crawl: Sunday, Aug. 20 

Walker’s Point Market Crawl is an event by Mercadera Market from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, partnering with MobCraft Beer Brewery Taproom and Pizza, Great Lakes Distillery and Tasting Room, and Lost Valley Cider Company. Shoppers will be able to buy from Latina vendors. More information here. 

BONUS: Back-to-school giveaway: Saturday, Aug. 19

Community Huddle’s annual back-to-school giveaway is Saturday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. at 2745 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. School and safety necessities will be provided along with face painting. It will be located on the lower level. More information here.

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Chesnie Wardell serves as the intergenerational reporter for NNS. In addition, she writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She reported for other newsrooms like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered teacher vacancies through an O'Brien fellowship and was selected as an inaugural member of the New York Times Corps. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and theology.