If you are looking to celebrate Women’s History Month in March, learn more about local women’s groups or engage in discussions on equity, explore this list of Milwaukee events. Milwaukee Film is showing the debut films of notable female directors throughout March at the Oriental Theatre, 2230 N. Farwell Ave., to celebrate the achievements of women in the film industry and throughout history. More information here. Moms Mental Health Initiative and Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective is hosting a free exhibition through May 8 at Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective, 9224 W. Burleigh St. The next gallery hours are from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. View the art during any upcoming Community Open Studios events or email [email protected] to make an appointment. Donations are welcome. More information here. From 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, explore the David Barnett Gallery with free admission, free wine and gifts for groups of two or more people. The gallery, located at 1024 E. State St., is collecting donated items for Sojourner Family Peace Center until April 11. New and unopened shampoo, conditioner, Black hair care products, deodorant, diapers, pads, tampons, clothing and art supplies are accepted. More information here. Do you have feedback on Milwaukee NNS's reporting? Take our survey to let us know how we're doing! New Barons Brewing Cooperative, 2018 S. 1st St. #170, will feature live music from three female artists from 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 14. Doors open at 5 p.m. The brewery is raising money for Sojourner Family Peace Center through T-shirt sales and donations for a raffle of two paintings. This event is one of a larger series supporting Women’s History Month and women in the brewing industry from the Women’s Beer and Spirits Collective. More information here. The first event in Culture x Design’s Women’s History Month program will be a free screening of “The Warrior Princess” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at MARN Art + Culture Hub, 191 N. Broadway Suite #102. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Director Vianca Fuster will host a talkback session with Violet “The Warrior Princess” Lopez, her coach Angel Villarreal Jr., and her parents Brittni and Eddie Lopez. More information here. Marquette University’s Center for Engagement and Inclusion is hosting its annual brunch celebrating Black women at noon on Sunday, March 17 at the Alumni Memorial Union Ballrooms,1442 W. Wisconsin Ave. The “Sunday’s Best” themed event will recognize Black business owners and the importance of self-care. Tickets are free for Marquette students, $10 for kids and $25 for the general public. More information here. Cadence MKE is hosting a women’s workout clothing and gear swap from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 17 at Wheel & Sprocket, 87 E. Becher St. Available items will include cycling clothing, outdoor weather gear, new helmets and bike accessories and more. No money will be exchanged during the swap and you don’t have to bring something to take something. Swap items can be dropped off ahead of time at Wheel & Sprocket during business hours. More information here. Corry Joe Biddle, vice president of community affairs at the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, will moderate a forum on recent national trends reshaping Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts and local decisions impacting public and private funding. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the free program starts at 5 p.m. at Ivy House, 906 S. Barclay St. More information here. The Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee will host its monthly Laundry Night event on advancing equity for women and building community from 7 to 9 p.m. at Camp Bar, 4044 N. Oakland Ave, Shorewood. More information here. Female authors and artists will read from and discuss their favorite banned books at Culture x Design’s free event celebrating literary diversity at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26 at Cactus Club, 2496 S Wentworth Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. More information here. Lauren Feaster, CEO of Professional Dimensions, will host and moderate a panel discussion on the unexpected parallels between job hunting and dating. The event starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 29 at Dandy, 5020 W. Vliet St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. More information here. Meredith Melland is the neighborhoods reporter for the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and a corps member of Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America plays no role in editorial decisions in the NNS newsroom.