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This weekend is absolutely packed with awesome stuff happening all over the city - we're talking epic concerts, bustling farmers markets, neighborhood block parties, and so much more. Let's kick off the weekend right with the Weekend Preview, brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel!
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Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
The red-hot Milwaukee Brewers are back at American Family Field this weekend, and it's an NL Central rivalry game when Milwaukee welcomes the St. Louis Cardinals. Don't miss a Crewneck Sweatshirt giveaway on Saturday, as well!
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Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band at Miller High Life Theatre
The one and only Ringo Starr returns to the stage with his All Starr Band featuring Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, and Hamish Stuart. Expect a nostalgic and energetic night filled with classic hits and, of course, peace and love.
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Social Cig at Turner Hall Ballroom
Milwaukee’s Social Cig celebrates their fourth album, "Patchwork: A Road Dog Story", at Turner Hall Ballroom with The Dead Bolts, Moonglow, and Mary Don’t Care. Expect an indie-skate-rock vibe with a grassroots spirit.
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Jeremy Jordan & Age of Madness at Vivarium
Co-created by actor and singer Jeremy Jordan and guitarist Mikael, Age of Madness delivers music filled with grit and creative storytelling. The band features violinist Sarah Charness and blends theatrical flair with emotional depth.
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B.D. Greer & The Gents at The Estate
Join B.D. Greer at The Estate for an evening of soul, jazz, and R&B. After 21 years in New York, B.D. now calls Wisconsin home and headlines top festivals. She’ll be joined by some of the state’s finest musicians for a performance full of warmth and style.
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Book Swap at Dead Bird Brewing Co.
Dead Bird Brewing Co. hosts Book Swap Sundays regularly from 12-3 p.m. Bring a book or a few to trade, browse the free book table, and connect with fellow readers. Books are geared toward a young adult to adult audience.
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Bryan Cherry, The Belle Weather, Micah Olsan at Anodyne Coffee Roasters
Bryan Cherry, a Milwaukee-based musician and poet, brings his soulful sound to the stage alongside The Belle Weather and Micah Olsan. Expect a night of modern folk, indie rock, and genre-defying performances that highlight each artist’s unique voice.
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Flatland Cavalry, William Beckmann at The Rave
For the past decade, Flatland Cavalry has built a reputation as “one of the most dynamic presences in country music” with their signature “Easy on the ears, heavy on the heart” sound.
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Firefly Fridays
Celebrate summer at Firefly Grove Park with Firefly Fridays from 5-8 p.m. each Friday. Enjoy rotating food trucks, a Vennture Brewing pop-up, hands-on kids’ activities, and live music. The vibe is fun, casual, and family-friendly.
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TuneMaster Music Bingo at Sprecher Brewery
TuneMaster Music Bingo puts a twist on traditional bingo with music-based gameplay. Listen to 45-second clips and match them to your card. Each night features themed rounds, surprise formats, and high-energy vibes.
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Food Truck Fridays
More than 18 food trucks roll into West Allis Farmers Market on Friday from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy BBQ, empanadas, donuts, pizza, and more. The night also includes live music, family activities, and local brews from Perspective and OPE! Brewing Co.
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That Mexican OT, Rnb.Foemob, Drodi at The Rave
One of the most prominent emerging names in the Latin rap world, That Mexican OT brings street-ready raps to The Rave this weekend.
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Friday Brewery Tours at Pilot Project Brewery
Take a behind-the-scenes tour at Pilot Project Milwaukee on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets include five tasters, a take-home glass, and the story behind the brewery. Come sip, learn, and explore the facility.
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Down on Downer Live! Fest at Falcon Bowl
Catch performances from The Camp Kid, Raskol, Uglyworld, AyooLii, and DJ Devario at Falcon Bowl in Riverwest.
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Sequoia, Dandy L. Freling, Kati Katchever at Linneman's
Sequoia is a folk singer-songwriter living in Portland, Oregon and raised in New England. Influenced by traditional American music, lyrically inspired. Travis picking, melodic finger-style, and singing in gentle texture. Songs through imagery and storytelling.
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Sarah and the Safe Word, Foxcult, The Weekend Run Club, Sludge Hawking at X-Ray Arcade
Imagine a punk rock ghost train driven by My Chemical Romance and Danny Elfman. If you’ve ever wanted to mosh in a velvet cape, this one’s for you.
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Helado Negro, Lia Kohl, Macie Stewart, Whitney Johnson at Cactus Club
Born in South Florida in 1980 to Ecuadorian immigrant parents, the world-building multi-instrumentalist Roberto Carlos Lange stitches together memories, impressions, and atmospheres to make detailed dreamscapes as Helado Negro. He produces, engineers, and mixes his own songs, literally creating and populating his own sonic world.
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SATURDAY
Alan Parsons Project at Riverside Theater
Alan Parsons, known for his legacy in music and entertainment, brings his signature sound to the stage. With a family history in the performing arts, his live shows blend technical brilliance with classic rock storytelling.
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6th Annual Shorewood Feast
The 6th Annual Shorewood Feast & Street Festival returns to Oakland Avenue from 4200 to 4400 blocks. This family-friendly foodie event features live music, over six food trucks, artisan vendors, and a harvest dinner. Kids can enjoy free activities like a rock wall, face painting, and balloon creations.
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Haim at The Rave
The sisters known as Haim return to Milwaukee on their "I Quit" tour, in support of their 4th studio album. Don't miss this show!
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Artist Talk – Plática con el Artista Neto Atkinson
Join Neto Atkinson for an intimate artist talk exploring The Catacombs of Neto. This immersive exhibition blends color, sculpture, and sound to address healing and identity. Presented in both English and Spanish, this event offers a deep dive into artistic expression and cultural storytelling.
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Birch Friends & Family Series: Fradei Bistro
Birch hosts Fradei Bistro from Brooklyn for a one- night-only tasting menu on Saturday. Chef Zach Nelsen and co-owner Clem Beachet will create a laid-back evening with seasonal dishes and natural wine pairings.
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Classics Season Opener: A Hero’s Life
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra opens its season with music by Andrea Tarrodi, Richard Strauss, and Ravel. Pianist Stewart Goodyear joins for Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, promising a dramatic and bold night of orchestral performance.
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Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy
A full symphony orchestra and chorus perform music from Final Fantasy XIV and XVI, led by Arnie Roth. Featuring HD visuals and a live vocal performance by Amanda Achen, this multimedia concert includes selections from across the Final Fanstasy series.
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Tropa Magica, Pulpa de Guayaba at Cactus Club
Tropa Magica was formed by brothers David and Rene Pacheco in 2018. Inspired by the songs and vibes of their 90’s East LA backyard parties.
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Carbon Decoy, Zang!, Glass Chimera, Shrinestone at Falcon Bowl
The worlds of indie, psych, and shoegaze come together at Falcon Bowl for a show with lighting from Rare Visions.
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DJ Bizzon at Potawatomi Casino Hotel
Milwaukee’s own DJ Bizzon brings his signature energy to the stage with creative edits, deep cuts, and expert turntablism. A veteran of live shows and radio, Bizzon is part of the Milwaukee Bucks DJ Crew and a longtime standout in Milwaukee.
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Deafhaven, Harm's Way, I Promised The World at The Rave
Deafheaven is a band formed in 2010 in San Francisco by vocalist George Clarke and guitarist Kerry McCoy. Initially a duo, they quickly expanded into a full band and became known for pioneering a genre-blending sound that fuses black metal, shoegaze, and post-rock.
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Ganavya at Vivarium
Ganavya, described as “one of modern music’s most compelling vocalists,” announces her new album Daughter of a Temple releasing this November. Her music merges traditions from Tamil Nadu and contemporary global sounds with a haunting vocal presence.
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Grow and Gather: Fall Foraging
Taliesin Preservation’s Abbie Lehman leads a foraging workshop on Phoebe Point Trail. Participants will learn safe, responsible plant identification techniques while exploring Wright’s connection to nature and the Driftless region.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire at Fiserv Forum
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live returns to Fiserv Forum Sept. 13–14 with a fiery new theme, Glow-N-Fire. Expect jaw-dropping stunts, a freestyle motocross team, and the debut of Skelesaurus.
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Milwaukee Scylla vs Palmer Women's Rubgy
Cheer on Milwaukee Scylla Women’s Rugby as they face Palmers Women’s Club on Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. at the Gun Club Rugby Pitch. It’s a fast-paced match of strength, strategy, and fierce team spirit.
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Petfest Pop-Up at Foxtown Station
Head to Foxtown Station in Mequon from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for the season’s biggest Petfest Pop-Up. Highlights include a dog agility course, splash zone, pet communicator sessions, live music, and Foxtown brews and BBQ.
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R&B Date Night
Tropic hosts a candlelit R&B Date Night featuring DJ Angelo and live drums by Lannon. Enjoy signature cocktails, authentic Caribbean cuisine, and classic slow jams in a romantic, soulful atmosphere.
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The 3D Four, The Gunners, The Spirit Shakers at Linneman's
The 3D Four is a gang of scrappy DIY upstarts beloved amongst the south-side MKE jam scene. The 3D Four is churning out local gigs, writing new original music & perfecting years of well-loved originals, although they’re best known for their innovative take on classic rock & pop covers, with a repertoire that spans six decades.
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Sensual Daydreams Presents: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sensual Daydreams returns to The Oriental Theatre with The Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring a live shadow cast. Costumes are encouraged, and merch like survival kits and limited-edition items will be available.
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Tangorium at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
Tangorium makes its world premiere as a multimedia performance combining live music and contemporary dance. Bridge & Wolak and Water Street Dance explore tango’s evolution in a passionate, cross-genre collaboration.
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An Evening of Unexplainable Events
Luka brings a mind-bending dinner-and-show experience to Social American Tavern. Enjoy a three-course meal followed by a 75-minute performance packed with mentalism, dry humor, and audience interaction.
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Build Your Own Bouquet Bar (BYOB)
Every Saturday at 414loral Studio, create your own floral arrangement with no reservation required. Stems range from $2 to $9, with seasonal and exclusive blooms available. Wrap it or choose a handmade vase—it’s your bouquet, your way.
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Elegant Farmer Autumn Harvest Festival
Enjoy apple and pumpkin picking, pony and train rides, and a family-friendly corn maze at The Elegant Farmer. Warm up with cider, donuts, and seasonal treats while taking in fall colors and farm fun.
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Kohl’s Design It! Lab
Bring your creativity to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab for hands-on art projects you can take home. With a rotating project menu, activities typically take between 5 and 20 minutes.
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Tosa Farmers Market
Located in the heart of Wauwatosa, this open-air market supports local farmers, food producers, and artisans. Celebrating over a decade of sustainability, the market is a weekend tradition for many in the community.
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Kid Congo Powers & the Pink Monkey Birds, Devils Teeth, Spidora at X-Ray Arcade
Things are about to get real weird in the best way. You know Kid Congo Powers from The Cramps, The Gun Club, and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, but this is Kid doing his own freaky thing.
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SUNDAY
Sensory Friendly Sessions at Betty Brinn Children's Museum
The children’s museum offers quiet, evening sessions on the second and fourth Sundays each month. These low-sensory times provide a peaceful environment for families to explore.
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Classics Season Opener: A Hero’s Life
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Music Director Ken-David Masur opens his final season with a fanfare by Andrea Tarrodi, followed by Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben and Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, performed by Stewart Goodyear.
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Shoreline Mafia at The Rave
Known worldwide for their one-of-a-kind West Coast flow, Shoreline Mafia currently boast over millions of monthly listeners worldwide thanks to their wide cult-like fan base and long list critically acclaimed releases.
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Fall Fling Clothing Swap at 414loral
Style Pop and Ebb & Flow host a bi-annual swap featuring Baggu trades, a bouquet bar, and iced matcha. Bring 5–10 clean clothing items to trade and enjoy a fun, sustainable fashion day.
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Full Band Open Jam with Uncle Don at Nashville North
Head to Nashville North every Sunday to jam with Uncle Don and some of Milwaukee’s top musicians. Drums, bass, and PA are provided—just bring your instrument and your groove.
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Hokus Pokus Live at the Pabst Theater
Stars Ginger Minj, Jujubee, and Sapphira Cristál star in a theatrical tribute to a cult classic. With vocals, comedy, and spooky fun, Hokus Pokus Live! conjures up magic like never before.
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The Settlers of Subspace - All Ages Daytime Tabletop Meetup at X-Ray Arcade
If you’ve ever rage-quit over a wood shortage or bartered wheat like your life depended on it, this one’s for you. Come meet up for an afternoon of tabletop gaming and more with Subspace!
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John Stanford featuring Dan Vanzeeland, Feather & Stone at Anodyne Coffee Roasters
John Stanford headlines a night of heartfelt vocals and musical collaboration. Dan VanZeeland and the folk duo Feather & Stone round out the bill with unique soundscapes and lyrical energy.
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Rosh Hashana Market at Chabad of the East Side
Celebrate the new year at this festive market featuring food tastings, challah braiding, local artists, music, and Judaica vendors. A family-friendly event to welcome Rosh Hashana in style.
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Kelsey Waldon, Grayson Jenkins at Cactus Club
In the six years since she signed to John Prine’s Oh Boy Records, Kelsey Waldon has earned wide praise for her “self-penned compositions [with] the patina of authenticity”. On her new album, Every Ghost, she confronts addiction, grief, generational trauma, and even herself — and comes through it stronger and at peace.
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Royal Tea at the Pabst Mansion
Sip tea in Mrs. Pabst’s Parlor and enjoy sweet and savory tastings in a Gilded Age setting. Guests can explore the first floor of the mansion while taking in a refined afternoon experience.
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Harlow, The Taxmen, Chutes, Blacktop at Falcon Bowl
Close out your weekend with a night full of upcoming rock acts at Falcon Bowl in Riverwest!
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Walk with Milwaukee Birders at Lakeshore State Park
Join local experts for guided bird walks through Milwaukee’s parks. Track your sightings on eBird and enjoy the quiet thrill of spotting native birds.
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Cathedral Square Market
Every Sunday, enjoy fresh produce, brunch bites, handmade goods, and free morning fitness classes at downtown Milwaukee’s only weekly market in Cathedral Square Park.
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Pilates in the Park
Anointed Hands offers free Pilates mat classes every Sunday. Bring your mat and join a welcoming session focused on breathing, strength, and flexibility in nature.
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Riverwest Farmers Market
Open Sundays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Riverwest Farmers Market offers fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and local products in a vibrant neighborhood setting on Pierce Street.
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Walker Square Farmers Market
Returning in 2025, the revived Walker Square Farmers Market offers fresh food, local vendors, and live music from 12-2 p.m.
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MKE Horror Fans Meetup / Spooky Season Kickoff at X-Ray Arcade
Kick off of the best time of year with food and drink specials plus screenings of the classics Halloween II and Elvira: Mistress of the Dark! Don’t forget to wear your best horror T-shirt!
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China Lights: Magical Forest at Boerner Botanical Gardens
With more than 40 sets of larger-than-life lantern displays, Boerner Botanical Garden in Whitnall Park will be transformed into a magical forest for the 2025 season.
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BCCA CANvention at Baird Center
The world’s largest gathering of “breweriana” collectors – collectors of brewery-related items – will take place Sept. 11-13 in the Baird Convention Center and the Hilton City Center, downtown Milwaukee. The Brewery Collectibles Club of America will host more than 900 attendees from at least 40 states and half a dozen countries at its 54th annual CANvention. It’s called a “CANvention” because club founders began by collecting beer cans.
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Sanctuary City at Next Act Theatre
What would you risk for love? Two immigrant teens search for home in America, and each other, in the Wisconsin Premiere of Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City at Next Act Theatre. September 10 – October 5, 2025. Buy Tickets Now!
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Oklahoma! at the Fireside Theatre
This bright, brassy, boisterous musical comedy is filled with colorful costumes, breathtaking dancing, side-splitting humor, and a musical score featuring such hits as “People Will Say We’re In Love,” “Surrey With the Fringe On Top,” and the rousing title number “Oklahoma!”
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Lil Sasquatch at Milwaukee Improv
Harry Settel is a New York City based stand up comedian. Also known as "Lil Sasquatch or Lil Sas" Harry got started in comedy through sketches online and was later hired by the sports media company Barstool Sports, where he still currently works.
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Exploration Dinosaur at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Dig into dinos! Unearth the past and explore prehistoric life, including the bones, teeth, and more from mighty dinosaurs like the T. Rex and Triceratops! Walk among more than 20 full-size and scientifically accurate animatronic displays, plus four activity stations
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The Kalmbach Art Collection: Pairing Words and Imagery
Don't miss the first public exhibition of Kalmbach Media’s historic art collection. Totaling fifty-nine original paintings, "The Kalmbach Art Collection: Pairing Words and Imagery" is a pillar of rail-themed art filled with landmark works from Howard Fogg, George Gloff, Gil Reid, Ted Rose, John Swatsley, and many others.
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100 things to do in Milwaukee (and beyond) this summer
Looking for a way to get out and enjoy summer with your friends and family? We have ideas. From eating at a restaurant with a great patio view to enjoying local festivals to exploring the many outdoor attractions around town and more, here's everything you need for a great Milwaukee summer.
100 things to do in Milwaukee
100 things for families and kids to do in Milwaukee this summer
Milwaukee provides fun for the whole family all summer long! Your mission is to see how many of these you can cross off of your checklist during the Great Milwaukee Summer.
100 Things to Do!
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.
Beer Garden Guide
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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