As we inch closer and closer to summer proper in Milwaukee, the events are stacking up every weekend! Fortunately that also means there is plenty to do for the whole family, including music, farmers markets, sports and much, much more. Keep up with everything happening around Milwaukee this week with the Weekend Preview brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel!
FRIDAY
THE MOTH: SNOOPING AT ANODYNE COFFEE ROASTERS
Listen to true stories or share your own at this open-mic storytelling competition! Prepare a five-minute story about being nosy. Eavesdropping, meddling and sneaking around. Seemingly harmless questions or internet stalking. Flipping through a sibling's diary, hiring a private eye or peeking at someone's browser history. Mind your own business!
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DJ BIZZON AT ROCK & BREWS
He’s performed live in front of 20,000-plus people, opening for artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Kendrick Lamar, Future, J. Cole, Migos, Travis Scott, DJ Jazzy Jeff and many more. Now you can see him at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino on Friday night!
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"BEST IN SHOW" AT THE TIMES CINEMA
The recent Westminster Dog Show have you barking for more dog competition fun? Paw your way over to The Times Cinema, which will host a special 7:30 p.m. screening of the beloved comedy mockumentary "Best in Show." For tickets, click the link below:
https://timescinema.com/
WGIRLS MILWAUKEE'S "ENCHANTED FOREST" GALA
The Enchanted Forest Gala, presented by WGIRLS Milwaukee, will feature an evening of dancing and drinks bringing the city's young professionals together to support Fostering Community.
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IT'S BRITNEY NITE AT X-RAY ARCADE
Gimme gimme more Britney! Dress up in your favorite era of Brit-ness for a chance to win a gift basket including gift cards, concert tix and a limited edition 11x17 print while dancing the night away in Cudahy.
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DELICIOUS MONSTERS, ECONOMY SUPERSTAR, CHI CHI'S RESTAURANT, STRAPPED AT LINNEMAN'S
Milwaukee art punks Delicious Monsters will headline a night full of brash, noisy music in Riverwest, featuring fellow newcomers Economy Superstar, Chi Chi's Restuarant and Strapped.
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STEEZ PRESENTS THE FRENCH CONNECTION AT THE COOPERAGE
Categorization be damned, the Madison-based five piece Steez is a funk band, a jam band, a fusion band, a disco-fanged multi-beast and a basket case. They'll be joined by DJ Nick Nice on Friday at The Cooperage.
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HUMBIRD, CREEKBED CARTER HOGAN AT CACTUS CLUB
Combining a wintry longing with the warmth of a familiar folktale, Minneapolis singer/songwriter Humbird stretches between experimental folk and environmental Americana to embrace the unexpected. For trans folk singer Creekbed Carter Hogan, everything good is made from the rotten stump of something else. Both will land in Bay View at Cactus Club for a night of intimate folk.
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MILWAUKEE AT THE MOVIES
There's tons to see on Brew City big screens this week, and we've got the roundup for you right here! Check out our guide to everything showing in the city.
Milwaukee at the Movies
SATURDAY
WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY AT BMO PAVILION
The BMO Pavilion concert season begins on the Summerfest grounds this weekend, and who better to kick things off than a bona fide country music legend. Don't miss Willie Nelson along Milwaukee's lakefront.
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AWKWARD NERD EVENTS' "BUFFY PROM" AT THE FITZGERALD
Get ready to slay the night away! Step into the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and experience the magic of the iconic 1999 prom night.
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CREAM CITY FITNESS AND WELLNESS SUMMIT
Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, wellness seeker or just looking to improve your overall well-being, this summit is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable insights and make lasting connections.
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VILLAGE OF GREENDALE PET PALOOZA 2024
From agility and lure courses to a fabulous pet fashion show, heartwarming pet blessings and even a petting zoo, there's something for every pet lover to enjoy! Take a stroll down Broad Street and discover a variety of local pet vendors offering everything from treats to toys.
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THE DECEMBERISTS AT THE RIVERSIDE
For more than 20 years, The Decemberists have been one of the most original, daring and thrilling indie rock bands. Their distinctive brand of hyper-literate folk-rock set them apart from the start, and they'll bring it back to Milwaukee this weekend.
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MILWAUKEE MONARCHS VS. INDIANAPOLIS RED AT HART PARK
Watch the ultimate in ultimate frisbee competition! Come cheer on the Milwaukee Monarchs in their home opener as they host the Indianapolis Red in professional women's ultimate frisbee Premier Ultimate League play.
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SAEBRA & CARLYLE, DAVEKEVINADAM, LAVISH WASTE, DJ BO DOESN'T KNOW AT CACTUS CLUB
Milwaukee indie rock duo Saebra & Carlyle had a brief yet exciting run as one of the city's top bands before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The band is back, if only for a night, at Cactus Club where they'll be joined by rapper DaveKevinAdam, Lavish Waste, and DJ Bo Doesn't Know for a mixed-genre bill.
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AVENTURA AT FISERV FORUM
Aventura, The Kings of Bachata, is bringing its “Cerrando Ciclos” tour to Fiserv Forum on Saturday. This historic tour will mark the last time Romeo Santos and Aventura will join forces on stage, offering fans the opportunity to relive the hits that defined an era in Latin music.
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BREW CITY WRESTLING "GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY" AT WAUKESHA ELKS LODGE
The Stars of Brew City Wrestling return to the Elks Lodge on Saturday night, featuring a BCW tag team championship match and a Triple Threat Match between "Demented" Chucky Bates, Dysfunction, and "Midwest Slayer" Stacy Shadows.
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SUNDAY
MILWAUKEE MAKERS MARKET AT THE IVY HOUSE
Milwaukee Makers Market is so much more than a makers and artisan fair. It’s a celebration of the city's creators and our local community. Creator Ryan Laessig curates each market to create a perfect opportunity for small business owners to sell their wares and make connections with fans and other makers.
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MAIFEST: GLUTEN FREE FESTIVAL AT LAKEFRONT BREWERY
On Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakefront Brewery will celebrate spring and all things gluten-free with mouth-watering food, a wide variety of beverages (mostly gluten-free), art, crafts and other labors of love. The entire area to the east of the brewery will transform into an outdoor marketplace that is best strolled with a beverage in hand.
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FAMILY SUNDAYS: ART OF OUR TIME AT MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
Try your hand at creating with paint and other art-making techniques inspired by the contemporary works in the exhibitions "50 Paintings" and "Idris Khan: Repeat After Me." Bring family and friends to enjoy a lively day of modern dance and music performances and talk with local artists about their art.
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CONAN NEUTRON & THE SECRET FRIENDS, HOT COFFIN, BODY FUTURES AT CACTUS CLUB
It's an early show full of straight up rock and roll on Sunday at Cactus Club, when Milwaukee bands Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends, Hot Coffin, and Body Futures kick off the night with a 4 p.m. start time. Get their early for a prime Sunday Funday.
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BIKES, BAGS & BREWS AT THE EXPLORIUM BREWERY THIRD WARD
Whether you call it bags or cornhole, you've got a chance to win cash prizes on Sunday at The Explorium Brewpub's Third Ward location as part of their five-week season. It's all in the wrist!
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PABST MANSION BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR
Ever wonder what’s beyond a classic Pabst Mansion tour? Here is your chance to explore the areas behind the ropes and closed doors. This in-depth look at the home – all the way from the basement to the attic – is for those who just want to see it all! These tours are limited to just 10 people per tour.
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HERETHEREWHERE
HERETHEREWHERE, a captivating theatrical journey brought to life by the collaborating trio of Isabelle Kralj & Mark Anderson (Theatre Gigante), and Alessandro Renda (Albe/Ravenna Teatro), is a mesmerizing exploration of the human quest to find answers. Get tickets to witness this unique theatrical experience.
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SINISTERHOOD AT VIVARIUM
Sinisterhood is taking its popular comedic podcast on the road with the Full Moon Energy tour! Join best friends and comedians Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney on a journey into lunar lore, as they explore the darker side of the moon.
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ALL WEEKEND LONG
"MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL"
Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to "Moulin Rouge," the on-stage adaptation of the beloved musical movie that was a blast on Broadway and is now coming to Brew City's Marcus Center.
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"WILDCAT" AT THE ORIENTAL WITH SPECIAL GUEST ETHAN HAWKE
Famed actor, writer and director Ethan Hawke has a new movie coming out this weekend called "Wildcat," about the life and times of the renowned writer Flannery O'Connor. And not only is the film coming to the Oriental, so is Hawke and editor Barry Poltermann, joining in person for Q&A sessions after the 7:30 p.m. showing on Saturday and the 2 p.m. showing on Sunday. For more info, click the link below:
https://mkefilm.org
FARMERS MARKETS ARE BACK!
Bookmark this one! Farmers markets are back all summer long, and we've got your guide to where you can support local farmers and pick up some of the best produce (and more) available.
2024 Farmers Market Guide
"THE NOT-SO-ACCIDENTAL CONVICTION OF ELEVEN MILWAUKEE 'ANARCHISTS'" AT MILWAUKEE CHAMBER THEATRE
Playwright Martín Zimmerman is best known for his work as a writer on the Netflix hit shows, "Ozark" and "Narcos." But in this must-see world premiere, Zimmerman turns his focus to one of the most complicated and impactful moments in Milwaukee history: the 1917 bomb explosion inside the Oneida Street police station.
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CHRISTELA ALONZO AT MILWAUKEE IMPROV
Cristela Alonzo is a comedian, producer, author, and actor who made TV history when she became the first Latina to create, write, produce, and star in her own network sitcom "Cristela" for ABC. She made history again when she became the first Latina lead in a Pixar film when she voiced the character Cruz Ramirez in "Cars 3." Catch her stand-up sets from Thursday-Saturday this week.
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IT'S BEER GARDEN SEASON
Beer = good. Beer plus the outdoors on a bright, sunny summer day? Even better. We've got your guide to all of the Milwaukee area beer gardens that you need to drop by this summer.
Beer Garden Guide
PIANO MEN 2 AT STACKNER CABARET
Come ready to laugh, clap and sing along as two virtuoso pianists play dazzling renditions of your favorite hits, live! No two shows are ever the same, so bring your song requests as this hit production makes its return by popular demand.
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ABSTRACTING GEORGIA O' KEEFE: SPRING SHOW AT THE DOMES
Gather with friends and family for a floral tribute to the art of Georgia O’Keeffe. Blooms of spring are revealed in all their glory. Enjoy hydrangeas, spring bulbs and poppies among other inspirations for O'Keeffe's art.
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TRY A NEW RESTAURANT!
Here's an idea: Our own Lori Fredrich has compiled a list of 52 Restaurants to try in the Milwaukee area. Pick a number from 1-52, and visit that restaurant this weekend!
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