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Unity in the Community

Unity in the Community

Unity in the Community

A celebration of diverse cultures, art, and food within our community.

Mitchell Street Branch
Saturday, November 1, 2025
12 p.m.-4 p.m.

 

Dance/Music Performances

12-1 p.m.
Browser the Library Lion  

1-1:30 p.m.
Mariachi Mexico International
The first Classic & Traditional Mariachi Ensemble in the Midwest. Music of all Countries; Walts - Sones - Huapangos - Corridos - Rancheras.

2-2:30 p.m.
Banat Al-Huriyah Dabke
Milwaukee’s first and only female Dabke group, premiering in 2025. Dabke is a lively Arabic line and circle dance.

3-3:45 p.m.
Workshop with Alejandra Jiménez of Ometochtli Mexican Folk Dance
Alejandra Jiménez will lead a culturally immersive experience with an opportunity to view Mayan and Aztec items while learning dance steps and building a fruit ofrenda in this engaging workshop.  

Arts/Crafts/Food Programming

12-3 p.m.
Makerspace

12-3 p.m.
Cargill Community Kitchen 

Bring your foodie passport! Experience Cuisines Around the World as you tour exquisite foods from different regions. Take a 'trip' to our creative Makerspace and delight your palate with sweet and savory dishes. Bon appétit!

1-3 p.m.
Henna Tattoos with Rumana and Friends

 

Community Info Booths

  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  • Cactus+
  • City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD)
  • Courage+
  • Historic Mitchell Street BID
  • La Familia de Arte
  • League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County
  • Medicare
  • Milwaukee Turners
  • UMOS
  • Voces de La Frontera

 

Food Trucks

 


A combined community event brought to you by the Bay View, Tippecanoe, Mitchell Street, and Zablocki Branches.