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It's a great weekend to take pride in all that Miliwaukee has to offer! From Pridefest to heritage events like Greek Fest, tons of concerts, and of course, our Brewers, there's no shortage of events to check out this weekend! Make your plans with the Weekend Preview, brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel!
FRIDAY
Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres
The Padres come to town this weekend for a series with the Brewers, and they'll need your help cheering them on! It's a great weekend for baseball, so don't miss out on the fun at American Family Field.
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Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas at BMO Pavilion
For nearly four decades, Alison Krauss & Union Station have upheld their legacy as one of the most influential and widely celebrated acts in bluegrass and roots music. Known for an immaculately crafted but endlessly surprising sound that transcends the boundaries of roots, country, rock & roll, and pop, Alison Krauss & Union Station are headed to Milwaukee on Friday night.
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G Herbo at The Rave
Platinum-selling rapper Herbert “G Herbo” Wright has endured a season of close calls and losing several of his closest friends to senseless gun violence in his native Chicago. All of this was channeled into his critically acclaimed double album, "Survivor’s Remorse" in 2022. Since then, a slew of projects has made Herbo one of the biggest names in Chicago hip hop.
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Painting on the Plaza at The New Fashioned
Enjoy a patio painting experience with step-by-step instruction, perfect for all skill levels. Tickets are only $44, and includes all painting supplies, guided instruction and a grazing charcuterie board.
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Thee Sacred Souls, Tre Burt at Riverside Theater
Since 2022, Thee Sacred Souls have toured North America and Europe, playing their sweet soul music at dozens and dozens of sold-out headlining shows, and in the process they went from young musicians to a tight-knit, stress-tested band who knew each other like family. All the great bands were made better by life on the road, and Thee Sacred Souls is ready to join that pantheon.
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Schlitz Audubon Gala: Taking Flight
Enjoy an elegant evening dedicated to the wild birds and resident raptors of Schlitz Audubon! Eagles, owls, and hawks are the special guests of honor, and you will experience them like never before. Bask in the Center's stunning natural surroundings and our Great Hall's warm grandeur as you enjoy a creative, elevated dinner, hors d’oeuvres, and cocktails. All proceeds benefit the raptors as well as the important education and conservation work that is central to the center's mission.
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Rosé Wine Dinner at Lupi + Iris
Join Lupi & Iris for a perfect pairing of Rosé & Sunshine! Enjoy a six-course dinner paired with six delicious, refreshing European Rosé Wines.
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Firefly Fridays at Firefly Grove Park
Every Friday evening, there will be rotating food trucks, a pop up beer tent from Vennture Brewing Company, and a craft/sensory play area with The Little Village Cafe, along with live music performances. Appreciate Mama Rosa and Firefly Grove Park with a bite in your hand, and live music.
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Robyn Hitchcock at Vivarium
With a career now spanning six decades, Robyn Hitchcock remains a truly one-of-a-kind artist: surrealist rock ’n’ roller, acoustic troubadour, poet, painter, and writer. From The Soft Boys’ art-rock and The Egyptians’ Dadaist pop to solo masterpieces like 1984’s milestone I Often Dream of Trains and 1990’s Eye, Hitchcock has crafted a striking oeuvre rife with recurring marine life, obsolete electric transport, ghosts, cheese and what one writer has described as “morbid eroticism.”
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The Hallelujah Ward, Caley Conway, Foreign Leisure Records, Josh Modell at Cactus Club
Mark Waldoch and The Hallelujah Ward have a new record releasing on Friday, and they'll celebrate at Cactus Club in Bay View alongside Caley Conway and Foreign Leisure Records. Don't miss this show!
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Oh Well, OK, Bug Moment, Shoobie at Linneman's
Oh Well, OK are celebrating the release of a new album on Friday as well! They're a noise rock band, with tunes reminiscent of 80’s and 90’s indie bands such as Pavement and Dinosaur Jr. The heavy use of distortion and loud guitar noise also takes a leading role in the group.
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Hanna Simone, Shell Bells, Line at Anodyne Coffee Roasters
As a child, Hanna Simone took a fascination to storytelling. With Brandi Carlile, Jewel, and Adele influencing her wild imagination, she began to blossom as a young singer-songwriter. As she aged and her experiences in life multiplied, Hanna gravitated toward creating music with the purpose of vulnerability. Paired with her smooth and soulful vocals, she writes knowing that all of us are equals charting individual courses.
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Boyslut, Leonardo Licari, iCandi at Jazz Gallery
Noise pop act Boyslut is coming up from Chicago to play Jazz Gallery, and he'll be joined by fellow Chicago act Leonardo Licari and iCandi. Check out the action at Jazz Gallery in Riverwest!
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Counterpunch, Avenues, Mulva, Rad Skulls at X-Ray Arcade
Hailing from Chicago, punk veterans Counterpunch have been keeping the spirit of 90s skate punk alive and thrashing. They'll be joined by a trio of Milwaukee bands that share the same spirit.
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Spare Change Trio, Faded Places, Yaya Biggs at Falcon Hall
Three up and coming bands are headed to Falcon Bowl in Riverwest on Friday night! If you like just a little bit more psych in your rock and roll than usual, this is the show for you to see.
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SATURDAY
Brewtown Rumble at Davidson Park
The Brewtown Rumble is the season finale and fundraiser for the BUILD Moto Mentor Program featuring a vintage motorcycle show, vendors, food, and music. The 9th annual Brewtown Rumble, presented by Milwaukee Boot Co., is Saturday, Jun 7 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Davidson Park at 3725 W Juneau Ave.
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Logan Mize, Dylan Bloom at The Rave
A lot has happened in the nearly three years since Logan Mize released his last full-length studio album Welcome to Prairieville. Mize made his Grand Ole Opry debut in April 2022 and was invited back to play the Opry again that December. In addition, Mize has crisscrossed the country on headlining tours and shared a stage with country legends from Eric Church to Jamey Johnson to Sawyer Brown.
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Carbanaro: Lies on Stage at the Pabst Theater
From his hit television series “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, America’s favorite Trickster is thrilling audiences across the country with Carbanaro: Lies on Stage, conjuring up a concoction of unbelievable magic, hysterical offbeat shenanigans, and wonder for all ages. We’d say you have to see it to believe it, but you won’t believe a thing when you’re in the presence of Michael Carbonaro!
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Milwaukee Torrent vs. Southern Indiana Guardians FC
Come see Milwaukee's professional soccer club in Hart Park! The Milwaukee Torrent stands as a pillar of soccer excellence in the Milwaukee area, supporting athletes from youth to professional levels.
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Tosa Farmers Market
The Tosa Farmers Market is a not-for-profit organization that provides seasonal access to Wisconsin farmers, food producers, local makers and educational opportunities in the heart of Tosa to support a sustainable community. Visit the market on Saturdays!
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Guest Gallery Talk: “The Brilliance of the Spanish World” at Milwaukee Art Museum
Join Dr. Tanya Tiffany, professor and chair of the Department of Art History at UW–Milwaukee, for a guest gallery talk exploring "The Brilliance of the Spanish World: El Greco, Velázquez, Zurbarán."
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Water Lantern Festival at Veterans Park
Water Lantern Festival is an incredible experience where you, your friends, and your family will create a magical memory together. It can be a very emotional experience, writing down some of your hopes and dreams, or a letter to a loved one, and then sending it out into the water. At Water Lantern Festival, we cherish these moments and will do our best to help you have a memorable experience that you'll never forget.
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Blind Pilot at Vivarium
The first Blind Pilot album in eight years, In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain emerged from a period of artistic crisis and the radical transformation of their creative ecosystem. “I went through a few years where I wasn’t able to write—I tried therapy, I read books on writer’s block, I went on writing trips, but nothing was helping,” says Israel Nebeker, frontman for the Oregon-bred band. Now they're taking that album on the road to Milwaukee.
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Yoga at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Begin your Saturday with a calming outdoor, all-levels yoga class amid the serenity of the Milwaukee Art Museum and stunning views of Lake Michigan. In the event of inclement weather, class will be held inside the Museum.
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Kohl's Design It! Lab at Discovery World
Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu and we’ll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 minutes.
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Queer Oasis ft. Lou’s Moms: Vinyl Spin & Pride Party at Cactus Club
Extra Extra! Commercial free queer community poised to laugh and dance! DJ duo Lou’s Moms head to Cactus Club for rollicking daytime Pride vibes, spinning affirming vinyl in the bar.
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Emo Nite at The Rave
What started as an impromptu party at a small dive bar in Los Angeles has now turned into a recurring community driven event in over 50 cities internationally. Emo Nite creates a space for people to passionately sing along to their favorite emo/pop-punk songs, forge new friendships, and be unapologetically themselves.
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Topher at The Wicked Hop
Every Saturday night, Milwaukee's own Topher curates the sounds at The Wicked Hop in the Third Ward. Join at the Jackalope Lounj for a free night of dancing to all of your favorites including throwback pop, hip hop and much more.
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Solomon Lindenberg Trio, Hunter Nicholson at Jazz Gallery
Head to the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts on Saturday for a mixture of jazz and avant-garde, featuring the Solomon Lindenberg Trio from Chicago and Hunter Nicholson.
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Inferi, Vitriol, Greylotus, Demon King, Sacrificial at X-Ray Arcade
Ready to have your face melted off? Inferi shreds like their lives (and yours) depend on it, and with this lineup, there might be enough headbanging to warrant a chiropractor visit when they’re done with you.
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Video Sex Priest, Chrystal Gales at Linneman's
Video Sex Priest was formed by Liv Mueller and Bill Backes after they spent time playing together in iconic Milwaukee rock band The Lovelies in the ’90s and early 2000s. The two initially bonded over their mutual love of new wave, dark wave, post-punk and rock.
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SUNDAY
2025 Milwaukee Pride Parade
The 21st annual Milwaukee Pride Parade is Sunday at 2 p.m. The OnMilwaukee Love Bus will once again be there with Van Holten's Pickle-In-A-Pouch!
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National Puerto Rican Day Festival
The annual festival is a unique celebration of the rich culture and heritage of Puerto Rico. The event brings the community together to experience the best of music, dance, food, and traditions. Join for a diverse range of activities including delicious food, live music, domino tournament, salsa dance contest, children's area, cultural exhibits, and family fun.
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Rooftop Yoga at the Vue
Experience yoga with stunning views of the Milwaukee skyline! Head to the Vue, located on the top floor of the Hyatt Regency, for a yoga session where you can enjoy awesome city views. This one-of-a-kind experience includes slow-paced movements and deep relaxation, making it a perfect class for all levels.
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Riverwest Farmers Market
The mission of the Riverwest Farmers Market is to make fresh, naturally grown, local food accessible to all. On any given Sunday, you can expect to find a plethora of seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey and eggs, freshly made bread, sweet bakery items, handcrafted body care items, and heaping bouquets of flowers.
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Blackberry Smoke at Pabst Theater
Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke has embodied Georgia's rich musical legacy, honoring the people, places and sounds of their home state. Their latest album, Be Right Here draws inspiration from Southern rock, blues-leaning classic rock and rootsy vintage country and is full of vivid and relatable characters that ensure the songs often resemble rich short stories.
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Musical Benefit for Project Concern of Cudahy / St. Francis
The 12th annual musical benefit concert for the Project Concern of Cudahy/St. Francis' food pantry takes place on Sunday. The event features music by St. Mark's Cathedral Choir, St. Mark's Bell Choir, St. Mark's Brass, Eastwinds, Silver Flute Ensemble as well as solo and small ensemble performances.
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Special Needs Swim at Ingleside Hotel
The Springs Water Park will offer a special swim from 4-7 p.m. on select Sundays for children and adults with special needs for just $8.50 per person. This rate is applicable for special needs individuals and up to four others (parent, siblings and/or therapist).
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Eliza & the Delusionals, Kate Stephenson, Rat Bath, Tiny Vamp at Anodyne Coffee Roasters
Hailing from Pottsville, NSW, Australia, Eliza & The Delusionals have carved out a distinctive place in the indie pop-rock scene since their formation in 2017. Their music blends emotionally resonant lyrics with soaring melodies, striking a chord with audiences both in Australia and abroad.
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Annie DiRusso at Vivarium
Annie DiRusso is a Nashville-based indie-rock artist born in NYC, who wears the influence of both of these cities on her sleeve. Blending buzzing garage rock guitars and high-energy performances with a pop-infused flair, the magic she creates in her hooks and melodies is apparent in her previously released singles and debut EP.
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Pride Parade Sapphic After Party at The Cooperage
After the parade, head over for a sapphic Sunday Funday you won't forget. The Venus Social Club — the ultimate party crew for Milwaukee’s lesbian scene — is teaming up with Pole Factory MKE, the city’s leading pole dance, fitness, and wellness studio, for an epic celebration.
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Mei Semones, John Roseboro at Cactus Club
Through continuously honing in on her signature fusion of indie rock, bossa nova, jazz and chamber pop in a way that highlights her technical prowess on guitar, the 24-year-old Brooklyn-based songwriter and guitarist is quickly establishing herself as an innovative musical force.
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Milwaukee Pride Metal Fest at X-Ray Arcade
Expect a lineup that’s as loud and unapologetic as it is inclusive, because metal is for everyone, and we’re here to scream it from the stage!
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ALL WEEKEND LONG
Pridefest at Henry Maier Festival Park
PrideFest is turning up the volume in 2025 with a main stage lineup that’s packed with music, comedy, and drag royalty. This year's lineup on the SKYYLine Mainstage includes award-winning singer and American Idol Season 6 champion Jordin Sparks, Brazilian pop icon and drag queen Pabllo Vittar, and "blueneck" country star Chris Housman, who has amassed a huge following on TikTok. The headliner lineup also includes comedian Jay Jurden, along with theatrical rock band The Scarlet Opera.
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Tosa Greek Fest
Opa! It's time to celebrate all things Greek that do not play power forward for the Bucks. Greek Fest features a live Greek band, plenty of great food, pastries and more. Okay, and we can celebrate Giannis, too.
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Lakeshore Chinooks vs. Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
The Lakeshore Chinooks continue their 2025 season with a pair of home games on Saturday and Sunday against the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders!
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Milwaukee Milkmen vs. Gary Southshore Railcats
Take yourself out to the ballgame! The Milwaukee Milkmen are home at Franklin Field all weekend for their fifth homestand of the 2025 season, and they'll take on the Gary Southshore Railcats
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Discovery World Turtle Fest
Get to Discovery World for a four-day shellabration of their most charismatic residents! Get to know the amazing turtles (and meet some turtle-y cool friends from partner organizations), make wearable turtle projects, join turtle enrichment presentations, enjoy animal encounters, and more! Learn from their aquarists and local wildlife experts, catch a turtle feeding and even a tiny zoo!
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Experience the Circus World Museum in Baraboo!
An incredible 64 acres showcasing the incredible history of the American Circus is yours to explore. From the world’s largest collection of restored historic circus wagons to seven National Historic Landmark structures that more than a century ago were the original winter quarters home to the Ringling Bros. Circus and are now filled with thousands of circus treasures, you’ll delight in this extraordinary, one-of-a-kind wonder.
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Kev Herrera at Milwaukee Improv
Born and raised in New York, Kevin Herrera is known for his comedic wit. Kevin has always been the “clown” with not only with his friends, but also within his large Hispanic family. Kevin’s unfiltered, raw comedy is inspired by his triumphed life experiences.
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Chris Higgins at The Laughing Tap
You've seen Chris Higgins on Vice, as well as Tumbleweeds with Killer Mike. Now join him at The Laughing Tap for two hilarious nights of standup!
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It's beer garden season!
Beer garden season has arrived in Milwaukee! Here's the dish – or should we say, the pour – including when they're open and more.
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Enjoy some free music!
In just about every corner of Milwaukee, you'll hear live music in the summertime. The neighborhoods of the city come alive when the sun stays out late, and that means plenty of free concert series and a wide array of music for you to enjoy.
Free Live Music Guide
Try a new restaurant!
Regularly supporting our locally owned restaurants is among the most impactful things we can vow to do. Lori Fredrich's list of 52 Restaurants for 2025 is here!
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