Michael Holloway

Michael Holloway

Michael Holloway is an arts & entertainment writer based in Milwaukee. When he’s not spreading the word on what local bands to listen to or which new restaurants are worth checking out, he can likely be found playing guitar in his two bands Garden Home and Okay Omen.

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Entertainment: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Milwadelphia
Entertainment

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Milwadelphia

Pop-up will take over Sugar Maple. Plus: A special Streets of Old Milwaukee event.

Entertainment: St. Patrick’s Day Parade Steps Off Saturday
Entertainment

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Steps Off Saturday

But don't miss UEDA's annual Carnival celebration Friday night.

Entertainment: Milwaukee Blues Artist Headlines New Music Venue
Entertainment

Milwaukee Blues Artist Headlines New Music Venue

Plus: Taste & Toast, an RV show and watch out for those shufflers.

MKE Music: Jorge Vallentine & The Honest Love’s Debut EP Offers Emotional Journey
MKE Music

Jorge Vallentine & The Honest Love’s Debut EP Offers Emotional Journey

'Grace, For Those Who Need It' is acoustic guitar-centered tale of broken relationship.

Entertainment: New Event ‘Winter Break’ at South Shore Park
Entertainment

New Event ‘Winter Break’ at South Shore Park

Plus: Mama Tried Motorcycle Show and Milwaukee's Got Talent

Entertainment: Vel Phillips Day at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Entertainment

Vel Phillips Day at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Plus: Disney on Ice and a home improvement show.

Entertainment: Warm Weekend Presents Hot Opportunities
Entertainment

Warm Weekend Presents Hot Opportunities

And some ice skating superheroes.

Entertainment: Mitten Fest Moves To Harbor District
Entertainment

Mitten Fest Moves To Harbor District

Plus: Dead Man's Carnival, magic shadows and more.

Entertainment: Milwaukee Museum Days
Entertainment

Milwaukee Museum Days

Plus: A winter art carnival.

MKE Music: Known Moons Makes its Debut with Pair of Singles
MKE Music

Known Moons Makes its Debut with Pair of Singles

New group moves Andy James into the spotlight.

Entertainment: Warm Up With These Fun Events
Entertainment

Warm Up With These Fun Events

Winterfest. Gallery Night. Monster trucks. And a 'Napoleon Dynamite' reunion. What more could you ask for?

Entertainment: Board Games, A Zoo Run and Guys on Ice
Entertainment

Board Games, A Zoo Run and Guys on Ice

Dodge the snow and have some fun this weekend.

Entertainment: Dinosaurs, RVs and Owls Bring In The New Year
Entertainment

Dinosaurs, RVs and Owls Bring In The New Year

Yes, it's an eclectic mix of events kicking off 2024.

Entertainment: Weekend Offers Free Zoo, Polar Plunge
Entertainment

Weekend Offers Free Zoo, Polar Plunge

And a whole lot of New Year's Eve options.

MKE Music: The Keystones ‘Rearview’ Was a Two-Year Project
MKE Music

The Keystones ‘Rearview’ Was a Two-Year Project

Good music for a Milwaukee band with a following as far afield as Russia.

Entertainment: Plenty of Cheer Awaits Before The Big Day
Entertainment

Plenty of Cheer Awaits Before The Big Day

Christmas is Monday, but the fun starts this weekend.

Entertaiment: Ghost Tours, Holiday Bike Rides and a Cheers Festival
Entertaiment

Ghost Tours, Holiday Bike Rides and a Cheers Festival

Eclectic collection of holiday events will take place in lead up to the big day.

Entertainment: Weekend Features A Cornucopia Of Holiday Events
Entertainment

Weekend Features A Cornucopia Of Holiday Events

Black Nativity, The Nutcracker, holiday marketplace, Cocoa with the Clauses and more.

Entertainment: Watch Out For Thousands of Biking Santas
Entertainment

Watch Out For Thousands of Biking Santas

Plus: Wild Lights and Hover Craft

Entertainment: Folk Fair Highlights Busy Weekend
Entertainment

Folk Fair Highlights Busy Weekend

But don't sleep on the FEZtival of Trees.

MKE Music: Rainbow Cobra Releases New EP “Asleep at the Wheel”
MKE Music

Rainbow Cobra Releases New EP “Asleep at the Wheel”

Four-track release is an exploration of sobriety with catchy vocal melodies.

Entertainment: Wine Festival Will Uncork The Weekend
Entertainment

Wine Festival Will Uncork The Weekend

Plus: To Kill A Mockingbird at Marcus Center, Oddities Expo and Junkin' Market Days

Entertainment: Veterans Day Parade Will Weave Through Downtown Saturday
Entertainment

Veterans Day Parade Will Weave Through Downtown Saturday

Plus: A cookie book giveaway and a koozie swapfest.

Entertainment: A Spooky Weekend of Fun
Entertainment

A Spooky Weekend of Fun

Get those costumes ready, it's Halloween weekend.

Entertainment: Pumpkin-Flannel-Palooza This Weekend
Entertainment

Pumpkin-Flannel-Palooza This Weekend

Flannel Fest, Humboldt Park Pumpkin Pavilion, Boo at the Zoo and more.

Entertainment: Cheese Curds and Paranormal Conference Headline Weekend
Entertainment

Cheese Curds and Paranormal Conference Headline Weekend

But King Tut is also coming to town.

Entertainment: Tattoos, Beets and a Pet Parade?
Entertainment

Tattoos, Beets and a Pet Parade?

The Brewers are done, but the weekend still promises lots of fun.

MKE Music: Supertentacles Releases ‘Degenerate’
MKE Music

Supertentacles Releases ‘Degenerate’

Side project by NEWSKI bassist Sean Anderson releases new single. It's a lot of fun.

Entertainment: Multiple Harvest Events To Check Out This Weekend
Entertainment

Multiple Harvest Events To Check Out This Weekend

Plus: Jazz in Riverwest and comedy all across the city.

Entertainment: Harbor Fest Sets Sail This Weekend
Entertainment

Harbor Fest Sets Sail This Weekend

But don't miss Doors Open, Petfest and a whole lot more.

Entertainment: Rock On Down To The Bay View Bash
Entertainment

Rock On Down To The Bay View Bash

Plus: Run Bambi Run, Music on the Beerline and more.

Entertainment: Kite Festival Will Liven Up Lakefront
Entertainment

Kite Festival Will Liven Up Lakefront

Plus: Nitelight and Milwaukee's suburban neighbors fest and feast.

Entertainment: The Return of Shrekfest
Entertainment

The Return of Shrekfest

Plus: Third Ward Art Festival, Laborfest (and parade) and a reunion show for The Globe.

Entertainment: Mexican Fiesta, WMSE’s BBQ and Float Fest
Entertainment

Mexican Fiesta, WMSE’s BBQ and Float Fest

Plus: A send-off party for Bounce Milwaukee.

Entertainment: A Weekend of Irish Culture
Entertainment

A Weekend of Irish Culture

Plus: Gathering Place celebrates 6th anniversary, free coffee at Pere Marquette and Music on the Beerline.

Entertainment: Dragon Boats Return To Lakefront
Entertainment

Dragon Boats Return To Lakefront

Plus: Center Street Daze, Black Theatre Festival, Beans Fest and final State Fair weekend.

MKE Music: Snag Stands Against Cop City in Latest Single
MKE Music

Snag Stands Against Cop City in Latest Single

Milwaukee band records song honoring individual killed protesting construction of new training facility in Georgia.

Entertainment: Wisconsin State Fair Headlines Busy Weekend
Entertainment

Wisconsin State Fair Headlines Busy Weekend

Plus: Black Arts Fest, USA Triathlon, and Bronzeville Week.

Entertainment: Bicycles, Brady Street and Brews
Entertainment

Bicycles, Brady Street and Brews

Plus: German Fest. Four major events within two miles of one another.

Entertainment: Air Show Soars Over A Weekend of Fun
Entertainment

Air Show Soars Over A Weekend of Fun

Don't let the sound of jets drown out Gallery Night, Weird Fest and much more.

Entertainment: 6 Things To Do That Aren’t Harley’s Homecoming
Entertainment

6 Things To Do That Aren’t Harley’s Homecoming

120th anniversary will dominate lakefront, but plenty of events scheduled across the city.

Entertainment: Bikes, Sculptures and Lots of Music
Entertainment

Bikes, Sculptures and Lots of Music

Week two of Summerfest headlines another packed Milwaukee summer weekend.

Entertainment: Tour of America’s Dairyland Rolls Into Milwaukee
Entertainment

Tour of America’s Dairyland Rolls Into Milwaukee

Plus: A typewriter festival and the first weekend of Summerfest.

Entertainment: Summer Soulstice Will Rock The East Side
Entertainment

Summer Soulstice Will Rock The East Side

Plus: Lakefront Festival of Art and the Brady Street Art Walk.

MKE Music: Diet Lite Offers Fat New Album
MKE Music

Diet Lite Offers Fat New Album

Milwaukee band has some crazy incidents before releasing 52-minute, 18-track 'Into the Pudding.'

Entertainment: Locust Street Festival Headlines Weekend of Fun
Entertainment

Locust Street Festival Headlines Weekend of Fun

Plus: Lanterns, Wiscansin and MKE Black's summer market series.

Entertainment: PrideFest Kicks Off Festival Season
Entertainment

PrideFest Kicks Off Festival Season

Plus: A southside gallery night and an interesting twist on chamber music.

Entertainment: Kite Fest, Ope Anniversary and More
Entertainment

Kite Fest, Ope Anniversary and More

Three-day weekend yields no shortage of options.

Entertainment: Big Truck Day, Maifest And More
Entertainment

Big Truck Day, Maifest And More

A wide array of beer, live music and family events offer a chance to take advantage of nice weather.

Entertainment: Special Ways To Celebrate Mom
Entertainment

Special Ways To Celebrate Mom

Skip the bottomless mimosas and try one of these options.

MKE Music: Resurrectionists’ Album Foretold the Future
MKE Music

Resurrectionists’ Album Foretold the Future

'Now That We Are All Ghosts' is a powerful new album that took years to make.

Entertainment: A Circus, A Commemoration and Cinco de Mayo
Entertainment

A Circus, A Commemoration and Cinco de Mayo

The first weekend in May has something for everyone.

Entertainment: Domes Host Art in the Green
Entertainment

Domes Host Art in the Green

Plus, the Riverwest Pub Crawl returns, drone racing comes to Pettit Center and much more.

Entertainment: Film Festival, Playoffs and Blooming Art
Entertainment

Film Festival, Playoffs and Blooming Art

Packed weekend offers diverse array of events.

Entertainment: Packed Weekend of Fun Starts With Milwaukee Day
Entertainment

Packed Weekend of Fun Starts With Milwaukee Day

Plus: Frozen at the Marcus Center, chili at the Kern Center and LEGOs at the Expo Center.

Entertainment: Deer District Becomes the Doggy District
Entertainment

Deer District Becomes the Doggy District

Broken Bat celebrates its sixth birthday, pop-ups come to Crossroads Collective and much more.

Entertainment: The Return of the Midwest Gaming Classic
Entertainment

The Return of the Midwest Gaming Classic

Plus: Blues festival, a Riverwest spring ball and Tiki Takedown

MKE Music: Five Local Bands Bucking for NPR Recognition
MKE Music

Five Local Bands Bucking for NPR Recognition

Here are the bands and the song each submitted to NPR Tiny Desk contest.

Entertainment: Get To Hoppin’ This Weekend
Entertainment

Get To Hoppin’ This Weekend

Home tour, a sour beer festival and family-focused streetcar events headline weekend.

Entertainment: Stand-Up Comedy at Lakefront Brewery
Entertainment

Stand-Up Comedy at Lakefront Brewery

Plus: Wrestling, a TV show popup bar and an extra special ghost tour.

MKE Music: Scam Likely Has Cult-Like Following
MKE Music

Scam Likely Has Cult-Like Following

Milwaukee band releases debut album with edgy lyrics and gritty music, yet it makes you want to dance.

Entertainment: St. Patrick’s Day Parade Headlines Weekend of Fun
Entertainment

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Headlines Weekend of Fun

Plus: Food & Froth to fill your stomach.

Entertainment: St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Start This Weekend
Entertainment

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Start This Weekend

Shamrock Shuffle kicks off three weeks of green-colored revelry. Plus: A host of events coming.

Entertainment: Bacon, Bloodies and Black-Owned Businesses Highlight Weekend Options
Entertainment

Bacon, Bloodies and Black-Owned Businesses Highlight Weekend Options

Plus: 414Flea and the return of the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show.

MKE Music: The Nile Club Releases New Album
MKE Music

The Nile Club Releases New Album

The band, named for shuttered supper club, lets its creativity run wild, including brown-bag-covered concerts.

Entertainment: Mama Tried Motorcycle Show Rolls In This Weekend
Entertainment

Mama Tried Motorcycle Show Rolls In This Weekend

Another chili event, a home improvement show and much more also in store this weekend.

Entertainment: Broadway Musical Hairspray Comes to Milwaukee
Entertainment

Broadway Musical Hairspray Comes to Milwaukee

Also this weekend: an exhibit celebrates 175 years of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Comic Con returns.

Entertainment: Mitten Fest and Chili Bowl and Anime Milwaukee, Oh My!
Entertainment

Mitten Fest and Chili Bowl and Anime Milwaukee, Oh My!

This weekend has more than one winter party, a pet expo and much more.

Entertainment: Winter Events For Snow-Covered Weekend
Entertainment

Winter Events For Snow-Covered Weekend

Indoor-outdoor options run from craft fair to cross-country skiing.

MKE Music: Zach Pietrini Kills in ‘Rock & Roll is Dead’
MKE Music

Zach Pietrini Kills in ‘Rock & Roll is Dead’

Milwaukee musician's introspective second album is a potent reflection on memories and music, past and present.

Entertainment: Boats, Art and Monster Trucks This Weekend
Entertainment

Boats, Art and Monster Trucks This Weekend

And if that’s not enough: high-flying wrestling, a musical dance-along and diverse concert lineup also fill weekend.

Entertainment: Gaming Convention, Comedy Show and Ladies Rock
Entertainment

Gaming Convention, Comedy Show and Ladies Rock

A wide variety of activities offer a distraction from winter blues.

MKE Music: Riverwest Musician Releases Packers-Themed Songs
MKE Music

Riverwest Musician Releases Packers-Themed Songs

Team hasn't lost since Brandon Demet released video for 'Bang on the Drum All Day.'

Entertainment: Dry January? Plenty of Alcohol-Free Events To Start Month
Entertainment

Dry January? Plenty of Alcohol-Free Events To Start Month

N/A festival, political comedy, RV show, romantic comedy play and much more.

Entertainment: We’ve Got Your Plans For New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Entertainment

We’ve Got Your Plans For New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Group meditation, a polar plunge and a Harlem Globetrotters game. You have options.

Entertainment: Lots of Events Planned For Holiday Weekend
Entertainment

Lots of Events Planned For Holiday Weekend

And all are indoors, so you can stay as warm as a chestnut roasting on an open fire.

MKE Music: Take The Train With Ladybird
MKE Music

Take The Train With Ladybird

Milwaukee alt country band's new video for ‘Lounge Car Love Song’ is pure fun.

Entertainment: A Potpourri of Holiday Events This Weekend
Entertainment

A Potpourri of Holiday Events This Weekend

Something for everyone, including tours of the haunted Eagles Club.

Entertainment: A Packed Weekend of Holiday Events
Entertainment

A Packed Weekend of Holiday Events

Immersive Nutcracker experience, Christmas in Bay View and much more.

MKE Music: NilexNile Is Staying Humble
MKE Music

NilexNile Is Staying Humble

But the Milwaukee hip-hop artist is growing as a musician and building a following.

Entertainment: Santa Rampage Raising Funds for Bike Fed
Entertainment

Santa Rampage Raising Funds for Bike Fed

Plus: Opening weekend for Wild Lights at Zoo and many more holiday events.

Entertainment: Celebrate the Holidays with The Pfister
Entertainment

Celebrate the Holidays with The Pfister

Plus: live music on The Hop, a hip hop Nutcracker, Small Business Saturday makers' market and more.

Entertainment: Holiday Folk Fair Headlines Packed Weekend
Entertainment

Holiday Folk Fair Headlines Packed Weekend

Christmas at the Pabst Mansion is back. And the city's Christmas tree is in a new spot.

Entertainment: Holiday Shopping Season Begins With Special Events
Entertainment

Holiday Shopping Season Begins With Special Events

Plus: Trainfest and annual Veterans Day ceremony.

Entertainment: Family Free Day at Zoo
Entertainment

Family Free Day at Zoo

Plus: a traveling sneaker tour, Clerks III screening and director Q&A, Swan Lake at Milwaukee Ballet and more.

MKE Music: “You Win !!!” Mixes Synth Wave With Dark Pop
MKE Music

“You Win !!!” Mixes Synth Wave With Dark Pop

Vocalist Amanda Huff and producer William Gardiner reaching new heights as a duo.

Entertainment: Last Call for China Lights Festival
Entertainment

Last Call for China Lights Festival

Plus: A spooktacular list of additional options

Entertainment: Warm Weekend Promises Outdoor Fun
Entertainment

Warm Weekend Promises Outdoor Fun

Two outdoor festivals on tap. And indoors a Muslim Film Festival and a dress-up event to celebrate Japanese anime.

Entertainment: Curd Fest Comes to Deer District
Entertainment

Curd Fest Comes to Deer District

Plus: Hard Cider & Doughnut Fest, a flee market at Zocalo, a Paranormal conference and more.

Entertainment: The Final Weekend of Milwaukee Comedy Festival
Entertainment

The Final Weekend of Milwaukee Comedy Festival

Plus: Empty Bowls, a vintage fest and more.

MKE Music: Bug Moment Started With a Meme
MKE Music

Bug Moment Started With a Meme

"Alternative emo-adjacent" band is poised to have more than a moment on Milwaukee's music scene.

Entertainment: Brady Street Pet Parade Returns With Art Walk
Entertainment

Brady Street Pet Parade Returns With Art Walk

Plus: Bay View Gallery Night, a bar hopping makers market, Blocktoberfest, a tattoo festival and more.

Entertainment: Autumn Is On in Milwaukee
Entertainment

Autumn Is On in Milwaukee

With Harvest Fair, Czechtoberfest, Doors Open, Comic Con, a Bruce Springsteen tribute and more.

MKE Music: Snag Screams For Climate Change
MKE Music

Snag Screams For Climate Change

Milwaukee band getting national recognition for its dark Midwestern screamo music.

Entertainment: China Lights and So Much More
Entertainment

China Lights and So Much More

Big week of fun also includes Jurassic Quest, Milwaukee Wine Fest, Bay View Bash and Yum Yum Cult.

Entertainment: Great Lakes Distillery Harvest Block Party
Entertainment

Great Lakes Distillery Harvest Block Party

Plus: Celebrate Mexican Independence, take in TosaFest, vote for the best taco in Milwaukee and more.

Entertainment: Celebrate at Harley-Davidson’s Hometown Rally
Entertainment

Celebrate at Harley-Davidson’s Hometown Rally

Plus: Labor Fest, Shrekfest, a local Highland Games and more.

Entertainment: Oktoberfest? Yes. And Much More
Entertainment

Oktoberfest? Yes. And Much More

Including Mexican Fiesta, WMSE's Backyard BBQ and the Summer Festival for Dogs.

Entertainment: Eat, Drink and Be Merry at Irish Fest
Entertainment

Eat, Drink and Be Merry at Irish Fest

Plus: A la Carte at the Zoo, a new record store opens, Brady Street Art Walk and more.

Entertainment: Center Street Daze is Back
Entertainment

Center Street Daze is Back

Plus: the Milwaukee Black Theater Festival, Dragon Boat races, Morning Glory Art Fair and more.

Entertainment: Opening Weekend for State Fair
Entertainment

Opening Weekend for State Fair

Plus: Bronzeville Week, Black Arts Fest MKE, Brewtown Rumble and more.

Entertainment: It’s A Weekend Full of Festivals!
Entertainment

It’s A Weekend Full of Festivals!

There's Brady Street Festival, German Fest and Weird Fest. Plus, the Riverwest 24 returns.

Entertainment: Air & Water Show Returns
Entertainment

Air & Water Show Returns

Plus: Gallery night, food truck fest, a brewery celebrates its birthday and more.

Entertainment: The Return of Bastille Days
Entertainment

The Return of Bastille Days

Plus: music, art, dancing, food trucks and flying machines.

Entertainment: Frida Fest Returns This Weekend
Entertainment

Frida Fest Returns This Weekend

Plus: the final weekend for Summerfest, Sigmund Snopek documentary screening and more.

Entertainment: A Weekend of Music and Fireworks
Entertainment

A Weekend of Music and Fireworks

Summerfest's second weekend packed with music, Lakefront fireworks bring the bang and the zoo offers reduced admission price.

Now Serving: Scratch Ice Cream Opens Brookfield Location
Now Serving

Scratch Ice Cream Opens Brookfield Location

Plus: Maria's Pizza and The Loaded Slate close, a new smoothie place opens on Layton Avenue.

Entertainment: Summerfest Is Here!
Entertainment

Summerfest Is Here!

Plus: Greek Fest, Shakespeare in the Park, Tour of America's Dairyland, World Naked Bike Ride and more.

Now Serving: Pete’s Pops Takes Over Fox Bay Ticket Office
Now Serving

Pete’s Pops Takes Over Fox Bay Ticket Office

Also new: a downtown taqueria, poke place in Third Ward and Sherman Phoenix bar.

Entertainment: Celebrate Juneteenth at Milwaukee’s Annual Celebration
Entertainment

Celebrate Juneteenth at Milwaukee’s Annual Celebration

Plus: Summer Soulstice is back, Eagle Park celebrates its fifth anniversary, and much more.

Now Serving: Hotel Metro Adding Rooftop Tiki Bar
Now Serving

Hotel Metro Adding Rooftop Tiki Bar

Also new: Meat & Co. coming to Walker's Point, a Downtown pizza pub and West Allis ice cream shop.

Entertainment: Celebrate Bike Week At 5th St. Bike Fest
Entertainment

Celebrate Bike Week At 5th St. Bike Fest

Plus: Polish Fest, Sprecher Fest, Wiscansin Fest and more.

Now Serving: Comet Cafe Reopening
Now Serving

Comet Cafe Reopening

Plus: Twisted Plants opening on Brady, a restaurant serving African, Caribbean and American dishes opens and a cafe is planned for Bay View.

Entertainment: Celebrate At PrideFest
Entertainment

Celebrate At PrideFest

Plus, the Riverwest Flea Market, Bay View Gallery Night and Jazz Fest, the Pride Parade and more.

Now Serving: Indian Restaurant Opening in Third Ward
Now Serving

Indian Restaurant Opening in Third Ward

Also new: a Mexican restaurant in Walkers Point, West Allis brewpub and Bay View Cheba Hut.

Entertainment: Kite Festival Returns To Veterans Park
Entertainment

Kite Festival Returns To Veterans Park

Plus, a drag party at Saint Kate The Arts Hotel, a celebration of Milwaukee music history at Turner Hall Ballroom, and more.

Now Serving: Cafe Hollander Unveils New Menu
Now Serving

Cafe Hollander Unveils New Menu

Plus: New AsiaRican restaurant, Walker's Point cafe and state's first THC cocktail bar. And goodbye Marty's Pizza.

Entertainment: Great Lakes Distillery Block Party and Bottle Release
Entertainment

Great Lakes Distillery Block Party and Bottle Release

Plus, a grilled cheese festival, an Enlightened Brewing anniversary block party, the bubble run at Wisconsin State Fair Park and more.

Sugar Maple Offers a THC Cocktail Menu

Sugar Maple Offers a THC Cocktail Menu

Bay View bar is state's first to blend cocktails with Delta-8 THC, a natural cannabinoid compound found in hemp.

Now Serving: Bay View’s High-End Restaurant Reopens
Now Serving

Bay View’s High-End Restaurant Reopens

That would be Bellis Bistro & Spirits. Also new: a Japanese pub, Bay View Vietnamese place and fancy downtown restaurant.

Entertainment: Inaugural Maifest at Lakefront Brewery
Entertainment

Inaugural Maifest at Lakefront Brewery

Plus, a circus performance, annual Walk to End Lupus, a makers market at The Ivy House and more.

Now Serving: Wine Bar Opens in Downtown Food Hall
Now Serving

Wine Bar Opens in Downtown Food Hall

Also new this week: Walker's Point coffee house, Deer District daiquiri bar, Sticky Rice on Brady St.

Entertainment: Kentucky Derby Parties Abound
Entertainment

Kentucky Derby Parties Abound

Plus, a sidewalk-chalk art festival, Cinco de Mayo family festival, Gallery Night at Gathering Place and more.

Now Serving: More Chicago Hot Dogs for Milwaukee
Now Serving

More Chicago Hot Dogs for Milwaukee

Plus: Vendetta Coffee comes to Walker's Point, Bavette reopens, new downtown cocktail bar and more.

Entertainment: Humane Society Fundraiser At Black Husky Brewing
Entertainment

Humane Society Fundraiser At Black Husky Brewing

Plus, the Midwest Gaming Classic, Milwaukee Zine Fest, Makers Marketosa and more.

Now Serving: More Pizza, Donuts, Latin Food for Bay View
Now Serving

More Pizza, Donuts, Latin Food for Bay View

Plus: Hello to MilTex Kitchen and Discourse cafe's second location and goodbye HIYA Taco.

Entertainment: Milwaukee Film Fest Returns!
Entertainment

Milwaukee Film Fest Returns!

Plus, Gallery Night & Day, Vliet Street Art Walk, Rock the Green and more.

Now Serving: HotWax Will Mix Music and Meat
Now Serving

HotWax Will Mix Music and Meat

At Crossroads Collective. Plus, new Jamaican and Indian restaurants and a Bay View cafe with Finnish bakery.

Entertainment: Check Out The Milwaukee Underground Film Festival
Entertainment

Check Out The Milwaukee Underground Film Festival

Plus, Egg Day at Milwaukee County Zoo, an IPA release party, and Easter-themed family film screening and more.

New Bookstore Tailored For Children of Color

New Bookstore Tailored For Children of Color

Rooted MKE is focused on representation in books and literacy outside of school.

Now Serving: A New Downtown Tacqueria
Now Serving

A New Downtown Tacqueria

Plus: A new soul food restaurant, East Side Korean place reopens, and entertaining with smoked turkey legs.

Entertainment: WMSE’s Annual Chili Cookoff
Entertainment

WMSE’s Annual Chili Cookoff

Plus, an annual Blues festival, Charlie Berens at the Riverside, Milwaukee Comic Con and more.

Now Serving: AsianRican Restaurant For South Side
Now Serving

AsianRican Restaurant For South Side

Plus: Downtown gets new vegan place, new pizza place, Odd Duck returns. Nite Owl reopens, new Irish pub planned.

Entertainment: Elton John Playing Fiserv Forum
Entertainment

Elton John Playing Fiserv Forum

Plus, breweries host Milwaukee River clean up, a craft beer celebration, Titanic: The Musical and more.

Now Serving: Downtown Food Hall Adds Organic Market
Now Serving

Downtown Food Hall Adds Organic Market

Plus: La Dama reopens, Ruta's Indian Cafe adds brunch, Bavette moves and Deer District adds daiquiri bar.

Entertainment: Keg Stand Up Returns to Lakefront Brewery
Entertainment

Keg Stand Up Returns to Lakefront Brewery

Plus, a vegan chili cookoff, a womxn makers market, a robotics competition, the Easter Bunny visits Southridge and more.

East Side Exclusive Company Closing

East Side Exclusive Company Closing

But two Exclusive employees plan to buy Farwell Ave. shop and inventory, creating Lilliput Records.

Now Serving: Meet The New Kabab Shack
Now Serving

Meet The New Kabab Shack

Not just offering hot dogs. Plus: vegan pop-up Maya Ophelias returns, a new hookah bar and a Third Ward brewery.

Entertainment: March Madness at Fiserv Forum
Entertainment

March Madness at Fiserv Forum

Plus, a Lost Whale event inspired by a hit television show, a bar crawl inspired by Harry Potter, a vegan pop-up and a bookstore opening.

Now Serving: The Return of Punch Bowl Social
Now Serving

The Return of Punch Bowl Social

Also new: Bulldog Ale House in West Allis, Latin Gastropub in Bay View, Crafty Cow menu at all locations.

Entertainment: St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns
Entertainment

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns

Plus, a St. Patricks Day block party, Oscar-nominated shorts play at the Avalon, a makers market bar crawl and more.

Now Serving: New Downtown Pizzeria Opening
Now Serving

New Downtown Pizzeria Opening

Also new: Bay View food truck, Caribbean cocktail bar, expanded Arab bakery and Burger Shop At Zocolo Truck Park.

Entertainment: Mama Tried Motorcycle Show Returns
Entertainment

Mama Tried Motorcycle Show Returns

Plus, the Shamrock Shuffle, a Frank Sinatra Musical, a Pretty Woman Musical and more.

Now Serving: Jake’s Deli Has a New Owner
Now Serving

Jake’s Deli Has a New Owner

Bud Selig has sold it. Plus: New downtown cafe, new Cudahy breakfast-lunch place and Italian deli returns to Riverwest.

Entertainment: Black Holocaust Museum Re-Opening
Entertainment

Black Holocaust Museum Re-Opening

Plus, an overnight 'Arctic Tailgate,' a documentary screening at Cactus Club, a large flea market and more.

Now Serving: Free Brats at Old German Beer Hall
Now Serving

Free Brats at Old German Beer Hall

Plus: A new brunch and lunch cafe. Maxie's plans special Mardi Gras menu. And Turner Hall's new restaurant.

Entertainment: Public Museum Hosting Tyrannosaur Exhibit
Entertainment

Public Museum Hosting Tyrannosaur Exhibit

Plus, another Dino event at State Fair Park, live music at Company Brewing, a makers market at Discovery World and more.

Now Serving: New Bar For ‘Upper East’ Side
Now Serving

New Bar For ‘Upper East’ Side

Plus: New downtown hotel and restaurant, new Oak Creek bar. And Pizza Shuttle's new owners.

Entertainment: Mitten Fest Returns!
Entertainment

Mitten Fest Returns!

Plus, Disney On Ice at Fiserv Forum, Anime MKE, live music at Anodyne and more.

Now Serving: Valentine Coffee Opens in Third Ward
Now Serving

Valentine Coffee Opens in Third Ward

Also coming: a farm-to-table Indian restaurant, an Asian Fusion cafe and a bar with a journalism theme.

Entertainment: Winterfest Returns to Washington Park
Entertainment

Winterfest Returns to Washington Park

Plus: two gallery events, a prohibition-themed party, family day at the zoo, a fat tire bike race and more

Now Serving: New Restaurant Offers Soul Food
Now Serving

New Restaurant Offers Soul Food

Plus: New riverfront restaurant, Bay View coffeehouse and Brookfield bar offering pub food.

Entertainment: Barrio Train at Mitchell Park Domes
Entertainment

Barrio Train at Mitchell Park Domes

Plus, Mean Girls the Musical, live music at Anodyne, The Rat Pack is Back, A Lakefront beer release and more.

Now Serving: New Mexican-Italian Place For East Side
Now Serving

New Mexican-Italian Place For East Side

Plus: Dead Bird Brewing brunch a hit. An experimental coffee shop. And Tosa Egg and Flour Pasta closing.

Entertainment: Gallery Night Returns!
Entertainment

Gallery Night Returns!

Plus, Milwaukee Museum Days, Charlie Berens at the Riverside, the Milwaukee Boat Show and more.

Now Serving: Valentine’s Day Cream Puffs Return
Now Serving

Valentine’s Day Cream Puffs Return

Plus: downtown food hall opens, a new Walker's Point restaurant-bar and an immigrant-run Polish market.

Entertainment: New Barons Black Bier Release Party
Entertainment

New Barons Black Bier Release Party

Plus, the opening of a new food hall, a comedic play in South Milwaukee, the annual Yule Ball and West Allis Winter Week.

Now Serving: New Vegan Restaurant for Brady Street
Now Serving

New Vegan Restaurant for Brady Street

Plus: Natural wine shop for Downtown, a South-Side smoothie shop and new place for Latin Asian fare.

Entertainment: The Bookseller Reopens At Central Library
Entertainment

The Bookseller Reopens At Central Library

Plus, The Rep celebrates Piano Men, monster trucks at Fiserv Forum, free zoo admission and more.

Now Serving: Colectivo Reopens Its Last Cafe
Now Serving

Colectivo Reopens Its Last Cafe

Plus: A new theater restaurant, new Mexican food trailer and crazy new Walker's Point bar.

Entertainment: Polar Plunge Kicks Off The New Year
Entertainment

Polar Plunge Kicks Off The New Year

Plus, the Harlem Globetrotters come to Fiserv Forum, a new play at the Milwaukee Rep, a pie ride, a kite festival and free zoo admission.

Entertainment: Holiday Show Returns to the Domes
Entertainment

Holiday Show Returns to the Domes

Plus, ice skating, performances by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Bucks v. Celtics, a light show at the BMO Tower and Kwanzaa in Milwaukee.

Now Serving: East Side Gets African, Caribbean Fare
Now Serving

East Side Gets African, Caribbean Fare

Plus: A south-side Indian restaurant, downtown food hall's pizzeria, and a new fleet of meat.

Entertainment: Christmas Block Party in Riverwest
Entertainment

Christmas Block Party in Riverwest

Plus, a Motown Christmas, a record release at Cactus Club, an Ugly Christmas Sweater Battle of the Bands, Santa Camp at Turner's Alley and more.

Now Serving: A ’60s-Style Restaurant For Shorewood
Now Serving

A ’60s-Style Restaurant For Shorewood

Opening this week. Plus: A new pizza purveyor, new Mexican restaurant and The Vanguard's new menu.

Entertainment: Celebrate The 12 Bars of Christmas
Entertainment

Celebrate The 12 Bars of Christmas

Plus, The Nutcracker, "Clue" at the Avalon Theater, a Flea Market, Christmas Market and a birthday party for a cidery.

Now Serving: Downtown Food Hall Adds Sushi, Ramen, Hot Dogs
Now Serving

Downtown Food Hall Adds Sushi, Ramen, Hot Dogs

Plus: Radio Milwaukee's new cafe, new downtown restaurant, Redbrick Pizza closes.

Entertainment: Santa Rampage Bike Ride Returns
Entertainment

Santa Rampage Bike Ride Returns

Plus, a holiday light show at the zoo, Mama Tried Motorcycle Show returns, a holiday craft fair, a Flamenco Nutcracker and Hover Craft MKE.

Now Serving: A New Place For Chocolate Lovers
Now Serving

A New Place For Chocolate Lovers

Plus: New Third Ward event space, Busy Beestro blossoms and Riley's Good Dogs offers curbside pickup.

Entertainment: It’s All About Christmas
Entertainment

It’s All About Christmas

Holiday events include: Candy Cane Lane, A Christmas Carol, A Crafty Christmas, and the Noel Indoor Light Park

Now Serving: New Vegan Restaurant For East Side
Now Serving

New Vegan Restaurant For East Side

Plus: indoor dining returns to Uncle Wolfies. West Allis cafe gets new name. And a downtown bar gets suspended.

Entertainment: Walker’s Point Makers Market & Bar Hop
Entertainment

Walker’s Point Makers Market & Bar Hop

Plus, two holiday light shows, live local music at the cooperage, music in support of blood drives and a Christmas themed musical.

Now Serving: New African Restaurant For East Side
Now Serving

New African Restaurant For East Side

Plus: New downtown lunch and brunch place. A bigger Bavette. And Foxfire Food Truck shuts down

Entertainment: Milwaukee Underground Film Festival
Entertainment

Milwaukee Underground Film Festival

Plus, a new record release, Sunstone Studios stages a new take on Shakespeare, Milwaukee Comic Con, cider and cycles, a holiday market and more.

Now Serving: A New West Side BBQ Restaurant
Now Serving

A New West Side BBQ Restaurant

Plus: Nomad's new coffeehouse. Yet another Crumbls Cookies. And a historic West Allis restaurant.

Entertainment: Return of the Winter Farmer’s Market
Entertainment

Return of the Winter Farmer’s Market

Plus, the Midwest Gaming Classic, a tiny art show, live music at Anodyne Roastery, Riverwest Co-op 20th anniversary and a staging of Steel Magnolias.

Now Serving: The Return of Comet Cafe
Now Serving

The Return of Comet Cafe

Plus: Nonfiction Wines gets bigger. Daily Bird grabs Fuel Cafe space. Crumbl Cookies comes to Bay Shore

Entertainment: Monster Bash on Brady Street
Entertainment

Monster Bash on Brady Street

Plus, a Nightmare on Center Street, a Halloween bike ride, a new multimedia mural at MAM, an album release at Pabst Brewery and more.

Now Serving: New BBQ Place For Public Market
Now Serving

New BBQ Place For Public Market

Also new: a Radio Milwaukee building cafe, north-side daiquiri bar with New Orleans food, and Brookfield burger joint.

Entertainment: Chills on the Hill Puts Spooky Spin on Bay View Event
Entertainment

Chills on the Hill Puts Spooky Spin on Bay View Event

Plus, Boo at the Zoo, a wine fest at the Mitchell Park Domes, a record release at X-Ray Arcade and Hamilton the musical.

Now Serving: 3rd Street Market Hall Opening Delayed
Now Serving

3rd Street Market Hall Opening Delayed

Plus: Semolina pasta opening in Bay View and Southside Dining Week.

Entertainment: A Pumpkin Patch Pop-up
Entertainment

A Pumpkin Patch Pop-up

Plus, a brewery tap takeover, gallery night at the Pfister, the photography of Jan Serr, the WAMI Awards and a Packers halftime performance.

Now Serving: Space Time Coffee Opening in Dubbel Dutch Hotel
Now Serving

Space Time Coffee Opening in Dubbel Dutch Hotel

Plus: a taco and a mac n' cheese restaurant are opening in the same location, and a new Mediterranean restaurant joins the Mayfair Collection.

Entertainment: First Ever PridetoberFest
Entertainment

First Ever PridetoberFest

Plus, a Lakefront Brewery release party, a Harvest Festival, the Get Down turns 18, a exhibition of lost trades and an opera at the performing arts center.

Now Serving: Taste of Lindsay Heights Opens
Now Serving

Taste of Lindsay Heights Opens

Plus: The CurderBurger becomes a reality and Sauce & Spice closes at Sherman Phoenix.

Entertainment: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Orchestra Grand Opening
Entertainment

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Orchestra Grand Opening

Plus, the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, a tattoo convention, something called Blocktoberfest, a pet parade and a brewery 5k.

Now Serving: Big Trouble At Pizza Man
Now Serving

Big Trouble At Pizza Man

Leaky pipes and staff walkout. Plus: a Lebanese popup, Dino's returns, and goodbye Los Paisa.

Dining: Dino’s in Riverwest is Reopening
Dining

Dino’s in Riverwest is Reopening

The storied and much loved bar and restaurant is reopening.

Entertainment: The Brewery District Hosts Equinox Music Festival
Entertainment

The Brewery District Hosts Equinox Music Festival

Plus, a paranormal conference, Third Space Brewing Fifth Anniversary, Doors Open Milwaukee, the return of Skylight Theatre and more.

Now Serving: Madison Legislator Wins Dining Award
Now Serving

Madison Legislator Wins Dining Award

Plus: Dairyland Custard coming to Brewery District, a new chicken wing restaurant, and a free beer pass.

Entertainment: It’s The Final Weekend for Summerfest
Entertainment

It’s The Final Weekend for Summerfest

Plus, Harborfest returns, a boat parade, a theater production in Humboldt Park, an arts event and auction and the return of the Shamrock Shuffle.

Now Serving: New Whiskey and Bourbon Bar Coming
Now Serving

New Whiskey and Bourbon Bar Coming

Replacing Tusk in Washington Heights. Plus: new Crafty Cow in Tosa and south side soul-food restaurant.

Entertainment: The Largest Flea Market in Riverwest
Entertainment

The Largest Flea Market in Riverwest

Plus, the second weekend of Summerfest, a birthday party for Dead Bird Brewing, a 5k for charity, a kite festival and SistaStrings at Anodyne.

Now Serving: Downtown Will Get CBD Bakery
Now Serving

Downtown Will Get CBD Bakery

Plus: Fresh-made pasta place for 3rd Street Market Hall. And Tosa gets a Fiddleheads cafe.

Entertainment: Summerfest Returns!
Entertainment

Summerfest Returns!

Plus, a Harley rally, a dive bar turns 50, an art festival in the Historic Third Ward, and yoga with cocktails.

Now Serving: New Upscale Shorewood Restaurant, New Vegan Cafe
Now Serving

New Upscale Shorewood Restaurant, New Vegan Cafe

Plus: Mistral closes and Tess chef leaves to start "Mad Mexican' pop-up restaurant.

Entertainment: Do The Beerline Shuffle
Entertainment

Do The Beerline Shuffle

Plus, a Mexican Fiesta at the Summerfest Grounds, WMSE's Backyard BBQ, Milwaukee Fringe Fest and Music on the Beerline.

Now Serving: Odd Duck Moving, Tusk Closing
Now Serving

Odd Duck Moving, Tusk Closing

Plus: A new downtown gastropub, Capitol Dr. cocktail lounge, and Mexican food truck on MLK Dr.

Entertainment: Irish Fest Returns to Milwaukee
Entertainment

Irish Fest Returns to Milwaukee

Plus, a bloody mary festival, a blue grass festival, a Black theater festival, movies in the park and a bike race between breweries

Now Serving: Two New Breweries Opening in City
Now Serving

Two New Breweries Opening in City

Plus: New bundt cake shop, new glow-in-the-dark restaurant and Deer District bar reopens.

Entertainment: Milwaukee Black Theater Festival Begins
Entertainment

Milwaukee Black Theater Festival Begins

Plus, a Metallica themed booze cruise, acrobatics at Southridge Mall and an Eagle Park beer release.

Amorphic Beer Coming to Riverwest

Amorphic Beer Coming to Riverwest

Brewery owners plan to make beer that eschews classification.

Now Serving: Tandem Owner Giving Away Restaurant For Free
Now Serving

Tandem Owner Giving Away Restaurant For Free

Plus: The Vanguard reopens. And Franklin Heights gets a new pizza place.

Entertainment: Wisconsin State Fair Returns
Entertainment

Wisconsin State Fair Returns

Plus, Bronzeville restaurants doing brunch, Buskerfest downtown, a local punk band releases an album and an art fair in Tosa.

Now Serving: Return of the Brown Bottle
Now Serving

Return of the Brown Bottle

Plus!: New Riverwest and East Side taverns, Layton Ave. sports bar, Third Ward coffee-wine bar and two new Downtown coffeehouses.

Entertainment: Enlightened Brewing Throwing Summer Block Party
Entertainment

Enlightened Brewing Throwing Summer Block Party

Plus, an album release at Linneman's, a Frida Kahlo festival, Hank Aaron Trail 5k and a kids-friendly disco party.

Now Serving: New Upscale Mexican Restaurant Opens
Now Serving

New Upscale Mexican Restaurant Opens

Plus: The Diplomat on Brady St. reopens. And a new Third Ward wine bar and tasting room.

Entertainment: The Riverwest 24 Returns!
Entertainment

The Riverwest 24 Returns!

Plus, Shakespeare in the Park, East Side Art Market, a day of free hockey and a food truck festival.

Now Serving: State Fair Announces 70 Food Offerings
Now Serving

State Fair Announces 70 Food Offerings

Plus: new Venezuelan food place at downtown food hall. And new cafe for South Milwaukee.

Entertainment: Riverwest Food Truck Rally Returns
Entertainment

Riverwest Food Truck Rally Returns

Plus, a grand opening on Brady Street, a bike tour, a funk-soul performance at Nō Studios and more.

Now Serving: Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen Comes to Town
Now Serving

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen Comes to Town

Plus: Public Market's new donut shop. And new south-side cafe partly run by students.

Entertainment: The Get Down Returns to Mad Planet
Entertainment

The Get Down Returns to Mad Planet

Plus, lots of live music, a lakeside event at MAM, a virtual Shrekfest and an art walk on Brady Street.

Now Serving: A New Bay View Pasta Maker
Now Serving

A New Bay View Pasta Maker

Plus: Nationally known chef opening restaurant here, and unique Door County coffeehouse moving to Milwaukee.

Entertainment: Hike for History in Washington Park
Entertainment

Hike for History in Washington Park

Plus, Sprecher Fest, Tosa Makers Market, sunset canoeing and Fourth of July festivities.

Film: Local Filmmakers Shooting Screwball Crime Caper
Film

Local Filmmakers Shooting Screwball Crime Caper

Milwaukee filmmakers are fundraising to finish their indie flick.

Now Serving: New BBQ Restaurant Coming
Now Serving

New BBQ Restaurant Coming

Plus: A new high-end Mediterranean restaurant. And Bulldog Ale House comes to town.

Entertainment: Bike Races, Brewers Games, Comic Con!
Entertainment

Bike Races, Brewers Games, Comic Con!

And: Celebrate the Halloween you missed during pandemic, or Emo and Alt music of early 2000s.

Now Serving: Big Kids’ Sandwich Pop-Up at Milwaukee’s Laughing Taco
Now Serving

Big Kids’ Sandwich Pop-Up at Milwaukee’s Laughing Taco

Plus: A new downtown food hall and Big Boy returns to the Milwaukee area.

Entertainment: Milwaukee Makers Market at Discovery World
Entertainment

Milwaukee Makers Market at Discovery World

Plus, the 50th annual Juneteenth Day parade, a community rummage sale, drag racing and a free poetry event.

Now Serving: Kegel’s Will Run Lakefront Beer Garden
Now Serving

Kegel’s Will Run Lakefront Beer Garden

Plus: New Mediterranean restaurant opening. And Pete's Pops comes to Public Market.

Entertainment: Dine Downtown this Weekend
Entertainment

Dine Downtown this Weekend

Plus, a walking tour that's also an audio play, Margarita Fest, and an electronic music show at Boone & Crockett.

Now Serving: Lazy Susan Reopens Indoor Dining
Now Serving

Lazy Susan Reopens Indoor Dining

Plus: New beer garden, new doughnut shop coming. And Culvers adds two custard flavors.

Entertainment: Ride Your Bike and Raise Money for the Arts
Entertainment

Ride Your Bike and Raise Money for the Arts

Plus, the return Harley's Bike Night, a drive-in concert and a traveling beer garden.

Dining: Mac Shack Coming to Brady Street
Dining

Mac Shack Coming to Brady Street

Build your own mac-and-cheese bowl. Or try a Mac flight: three small bowls with different preparations.

Now Serving: Mooby’s Film Fantasy Diner Comes to Town
Now Serving

Mooby’s Film Fantasy Diner Comes to Town

Director Kevin Smith, known for "Clerks" and other films, opening fast-food pop-up.

Entertainment at a Distance: Flowers, Music, Bikes and Beer
Entertainment at a Distance

Flowers, Music, Bikes and Beer

Not to mention a pre-1975 car show. Lots to do this week.

Now Serving: Saint Bibiana Opening on Brady Street
Now Serving

Saint Bibiana Opening on Brady Street

Plus: Pizza Man has a new menu and Leon's Frozen Custard has a new flavor.

Entertainment at a Distance: SistaStrings Moving to Nashville
Entertainment at a Distance

SistaStrings Moving to Nashville

But you can catch their farewell performance. Or choose from lots of other entertainment options.

Film: Bullhorn Films Documents Protests
Film

Bullhorn Films Documents Protests

Local company has made 30 short films and two feature-length documentaries on metro area BLM protests.

Now Serving: Downer Avenue Gets New Breakfast Place
Now Serving

Downer Avenue Gets New Breakfast Place

Plus: A new BBQ joint on MLK, Honeypie reopens at new location and more hamburgers, custard, brunches.

Entertainment at a Distance: Milwaukee Makers Market Returns
Entertainment at a Distance

Milwaukee Makers Market Returns

Plus, the Milwaukee Film Fest continues, Willy Porter at Rock the Stream and a new exhibition comes to Saint Kate Art's Hotel.

Now Serving: New Pizzeria in Third Ward
Now Serving

New Pizzeria in Third Ward

Plus: A new BBQ joint. The Original reopens. And the return of Lowlands Group patios.

Entertainment at a Distance: Public Museum’s U.S. Debut of Nelson Mandela Exhibition
Entertainment at a Distance

Public Museum’s U.S. Debut of Nelson Mandela Exhibition

Plus, a writing workshop for kids and a virtual performance by SistaStrings.

Now Serving: New Orleans Seafood Restaurant Opening
Now Serving

New Orleans Seafood Restaurant Opening

Plus: More donuts for Third Ward, new West Allis bakery and No Studios adds rooftop bar with sake menu.

East Side Art Lot Returns for Summer

East Side Art Lot Returns for Summer

East Side BID will pay 10 local artists to paint picnic tables for a unique public space.

Entertainment at a Distance: Go On a Dinosaur Safari at the State Fair Grounds
Entertainment at a Distance

Go On a Dinosaur Safari at the State Fair Grounds

Plus, stand up at Lakefront Brewery, a virtual Jazz festival and MIAD's annual senior exhibition.

Now Serving: Brewers Reopening Ballpark Restaurant
Now Serving

Brewers Reopening Ballpark Restaurant

Plus: New Bay View smoothie bar, DOC's Smokehouse reopening, Simple Café closing.

Entertainment at a Distance: Join the Return of the Spring River Cleanup
Entertainment at a Distance

Join the Return of the Spring River Cleanup

Plus, a virtual dinosaur safari, an international cooking seminar and the return of Rock the Green.

Now Serving: Taco John’s Comes to Town
Now Serving

Taco John’s Comes to Town

Plus: a new BBQ joint. A new wine store. And Soup Market in Public Market closing.

Entertainment at a Distance: Screen “Twister” At the Avalon
Entertainment at a Distance

Screen “Twister” At the Avalon

Plus, The Domes begin its spring show, dog day at Lyndon Sculpture Garden and Ghost Tours return to The Riverside Theater.

Now Serving: More Pho, More Burgers, More Coffee
Now Serving

More Pho, More Burgers, More Coffee

Hue expands in Bay View. East Side gets butter burgers. And Biggby Coffee comes to town.

Entertainment at a Distance: Kat and the Hurricane Performing Virtual Concert
Entertainment at a Distance

Kat and the Hurricane Performing Virtual Concert

Plus, a lesson in birding, watch a roast of a local celebrity and tune into a virtual visit from author Stephanie Dray.

Classical: Florentine Opera Returns To The Stage
Classical

Florentine Opera Returns To The Stage

A production of French love songs, a recital by rising star tenor Eric Ferring, and a fully staged Kurt Weill opera.

Now Serving: Cafe Corazon Opens New Location
Now Serving

Cafe Corazon Opens New Location

Plus: a new BBQ joint, Nite Owl burgers returns and Colectivo's Prospect Ave. cafe and concert venue plans to reopen.

Entertainment at a Distance: Keg Stand Up Returns
Entertainment at a Distance

Keg Stand Up Returns

Plus, a weeklong chili contest, egg day at the zoo and a virtual beer tasting event.

Now Serving: New Mexican Restaurant Opening
Now Serving

New Mexican Restaurant Opening

Plus: new Central American-style brunch. And Tenuta's on Howard closing.

Entertainment at a Distance: Mad Planet Hosting Virtual 80’s Dance Party
Entertainment at a Distance

Mad Planet Hosting Virtual 80’s Dance Party

Plus, Broken Bat Brewery says farewell to Third Ward, learn how maple syrup is made and tune into a virtual artist showcase.

Now Serving: More Indian Food for East Side
Now Serving

More Indian Food for East Side

Plus: New custom cakes bakery. A second C-Viche comes to Shorewood. And Stone Creek closes Whitefish Bay cafe.

Entertainment at a Distance: Virtual Concert Spotlights Local Musicians, Businesses
Entertainment at a Distance

Virtual Concert Spotlights Local Musicians, Businesses

Plus, a craft fair, a virtual artist discussion and an Easter egg hunt.

Now Serving: New Third Ward Comfort Food Restaurant
Now Serving

New Third Ward Comfort Food Restaurant

Plus: new downtown coffeehouse, new craft cider tasting room and a rooftop chalet for Cafe Benelux.

Meet Milwaukee’s First Cidery

Meet Milwaukee’s First Cidery

Cache Cider sells single-varietal craft ciders, each made from one kind of apple, each with a unique taste.

Entertainment at a Distance: Prepare for Spring with a Rain Garden Workshop
Entertainment at a Distance

Prepare for Spring with a Rain Garden Workshop

Plus, Pi Day at Lakefront Brewery, a virtual Northern Lights presentation and a craft fair in Brookfield.

Now Serving: Big Changes for Craft Beer Lovers
Now Serving

Big Changes for Craft Beer Lovers

Camino moves to new location. Central Standard Distillery opening in July. Plus: new Mexican and Thai-Laotian fare.

Entertainment at a Distance: 50 Degree Days Coming!
Entertainment at a Distance

50 Degree Days Coming!

Time to enjoy some socially-distanced events.

Now Serving: New BBQ Joint a Success
Now Serving

New BBQ Joint a Success

Plus: a Dubbel Dutch pop-up, new Culvers in Bay Shore, and the downtown SportClub reopens.

Entertainment at a Distance: Enjoy Yourself, It’s Later Than You Think
Entertainment at a Distance

Enjoy Yourself, It’s Later Than You Think

February fading, March coming, but what is there to do?

Now Serving: New Dog-Friendly Restaurant Opening
Now Serving

New Dog-Friendly Restaurant Opening

Plus: new BBQ place, new Brady St. bar and streetcar-themed outdoor dining on KK.

Entertainment at a Distance: New Beers, Musicals and Harley History
Entertainment at a Distance

New Beers, Musicals and Harley History

Plus: the Ice Bar, a wild winter auction and a virtual trip to Mexico.

Now Serving: A New Deep Dish Pizzeria
Now Serving

A New Deep Dish Pizzeria

Plus: a new Pete's Pops, Mo's Irish Pub reopens and Bayshore's Colectivo closes.

Entertainment at a Distance: Explore ‘Constellations of Love’ with Virtual Stargazing
Entertainment at a Distance

Explore ‘Constellations of Love’ with Virtual Stargazing

Plus, a chocolatey beer release, Valentine's Day Cream Puffs and an event showcasing the work of Black artists.

Dining: A Taste of Soul MKE Will Sell Its Atmosphere
Dining

A Taste of Soul MKE Will Sell Its Atmosphere

Former MCTS operator is opening an internationally influenced soul-food restaurant on W. Fond Du Lac Avenue.

Now Serving: Return of The Cheel Nepalese Restaurant
Now Serving

Return of The Cheel Nepalese Restaurant

Plus: New location for sushi, new burger joint, and WMSE Chili Cookoff coming.

Entertainment at a Distance: Milwaukee Rep Celebrates Black History
Entertainment at a Distance

Milwaukee Rep Celebrates Black History

Plus, an annual pet expo, a chance to learn to cook Italian brunch and a behind the scenes look at local performing arts organizations.

Now Serving: It’s Phobruary, Try Pho to Go
Now Serving

It’s Phobruary, Try Pho to Go

Plus: South Side Soup opens. Another Mad Chicken. And Jose's Blue Sombrero closes.

Entertainment at a Distance: Begin Black History Month with ABHM
Entertainment at a Distance

Begin Black History Month with ABHM

Plus, Groundhog's Day goes online, a virtual night in at the Public Museum and learn the history of Major Goolsby's.

Now Serving: Goodbye William Ho’s, Hello Mr. B’s
Now Serving

Goodbye William Ho’s, Hello Mr. B’s

Shorewood Chinese restaurant closes, Mr. B's Bartolotta Steakhouse reopens, and a new Egg & Flour Pasta in Tosa.

Entertainment at a Distance: Ice Sculpting and Live Music at Bayshore
Entertainment at a Distance

Ice Sculpting and Live Music at Bayshore

Plus, a virtual beer fest, learn to hand-make ravioli and hear what what makes Milwaukee the custard capital.

All About Lion’s Tooth Bookstore

All About Lion’s Tooth Bookstore

The Bay View business has a DIY approach and unique selection of merchandise.

Now Serving: A New Good City Brewing
Now Serving

A New Good City Brewing

Plus: New Puerto Rican restaurant, Snack Boys is transformed, and goodbye Original Pancake House on Downer.

Entertainment at a Distance: Virtual Discussion of MLK Boulevards Around the Country
Entertainment at a Distance

Virtual Discussion of MLK Boulevards Around the Country

Plus, an event celebrating the legacy of MLK, a winter beer garden and Florentine Opera performances.

Now Serving: New Poke Place, New Shorewood Cafe
Now Serving

New Poke Place, New Shorewood Cafe

Plus: New BBQ place for King Dr. And Dr. Dawg comes to Wauwatosa.

Who Is Madam Chino?

Who Is Madam Chino?

Local businesswoman creates chic hand-made clothing from recycled materials.

Entertainment at a Distance: Get Outside With Beer and a Bonfire
Entertainment at a Distance

Get Outside With Beer and a Bonfire

Plus, take part in a beer and pie pairing, reserve a winter chalet, or give yoga a try.

Now Serving: New Mexican Restaurant for Downtown
Now Serving

New Mexican Restaurant for Downtown

Plus: New sports bar coming, East Side pIzzeria opens, Rogues Gallery bar closes.

Entertainment at a Distance: Take the Polar Plunge!
Entertainment at a Distance

Take the Polar Plunge!

Plus, if you prefer to stay dry, there's a kite and ice festival, a virtual show by the Florentine Opera and the winter farmers market continues.

Now Serving: New Bake Shop for Shorewood
Now Serving

New Bake Shop for Shorewood

Plus: New pizzeria in Greenfield and another Taco Stop.

Local Startup Agricycle Global Wins National Award

Local Startup Agricycle Global Wins National Award

Beats 339 other companies, gets $10,000 to grow solutions to global farming food waste.

Now Serving: New Burger Joint, New Hot Dog Truck
Now Serving

New Burger Joint, New Hot Dog Truck

Plus: Braise and La Reve extend services with food trucks. And a Giannis-inspired gyro-burger.

Entertainment at a Distance: Christmas Shows Go Online
Entertainment at a Distance

Christmas Shows Go Online

There are plenty of holiday themed events, sights and shows.

Now Serving: New Downtown Seafood Restaurant
Now Serving

New Downtown Seafood Restaurant

Plus: New east side Chinese place, Joey Gerard's reopens, state's last Baker's Square closes.

Entertainment at a Distance: Celebrate International Human Rights Day
Entertainment at a Distance

Celebrate International Human Rights Day

Plus, the annual Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol goes virtual, explore African stories and cultural perspectives and check out some holiday installations.

Now Serving: Downtown Has New Indian Restaurant
Now Serving

Downtown Has New Indian Restaurant

Plus: new pizza places in West Allis and Glendale. And Peruvian food comes to Crossroad Collective

Entertainment at a Distance: Visit Candy Cane Lane
Entertainment at a Distance

Visit Candy Cane Lane

Plus, socially-distanced Santa Cycle Rampage, and UWM's Peck School of the Arts is hosting a virtual gallery.

Now Serving: New Brrr Garden and Cocoa Cream Puffs!
Now Serving

New Brrr Garden and Cocoa Cream Puffs!

Kegel's offers beer garden with yurts. Lake Park Bistro reopens. View MKE closes.

Now Serving: Dairyland Old-Fashioned Hamburgers Joins Zócalo
Now Serving

Dairyland Old-Fashioned Hamburgers Joins Zócalo

Plus: African food stand gets regular spot and a food truck eyes a brick and mortar location

Entertainment at a Distance: Check Out Milwaukee Holiday Lights
Entertainment at a Distance

Check Out Milwaukee Holiday Lights

Plus, virtual concerts, a dance series under the Hoan Bridge and a virtual theater performance.

Now Serving: Oggie’s Returns to Downtown Hotel Metro
Now Serving

Oggie’s Returns to Downtown Hotel Metro

Plus: fire at Hooligan'ts, a new soul food restaurant and Supermoon releases first beers.

Entertainment at a Distance: Free Virtual Charlie Berens Comedy Show
Entertainment at a Distance

Free Virtual Charlie Berens Comedy Show

Museum exhibitions and Milwaukee Startup Week have a lot to offer.

Now Serving: Third Ward Gets Dumpling Pop-Up
Now Serving

Third Ward Gets Dumpling Pop-Up

Plus: the cheel suffers devastating fire. Harvest Cafe will become full dinner restaurant.

Entertainment at a Distance: Art Auction Fundraises for Community Meals
Entertainment at a Distance

Art Auction Fundraises for Community Meals

Plus, a virtual Flannel Fest, "Sleepy Hollow" at the Domes and a virtual concert from 88Nine.

Now Serving: New Burger Joint, New Vietnamese Cafe
Now Serving

New Burger Joint, New Vietnamese Cafe

Plus: Bacchus restaurant and Lost Whale bar reopening, Nessun Dorma closing for winter.

Entertainment at a Distance: Social-Distanced, Virtual Halloween Events
Entertainment at a Distance

Social-Distanced, Virtual Halloween Events

Plus, the last call for farmers markets, a halloween beer release and a Halloween candy and wine tasting.

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Now Serving: New Mexican Restaurant Opening
Now Serving

New Mexican Restaurant Opening

Plus: A Guy Fieri pop-up. And Stone Creek's Radio Milwaukee cafe closing.

Entertainment at Distance: Drink Beer and Bike Through Haunted Riverwest
Entertainment at Distance

Drink Beer and Bike Through Haunted Riverwest

Plus, plenty of other ghost walks and haunted tours, and a chance to fundraise for Cactus Club.

Now Serving: New ‘Truck Stop’ Opens on Brady
Now Serving

New ‘Truck Stop’ Opens on Brady

Plus: Pasta Tree reopens, a new Gathering Place Brewing location, and Sanford offers Film Fest pairings.

Entertainment at a Distance: Lake Effect Holding Virtual Halloween Event
Entertainment at a Distance

Lake Effect Holding Virtual Halloween Event

Plus, a rooftop concert, fall foliage kayaking and another Oktoberfest event.

Now Serving: Third Ward Restaurant Dandan Reopens
Now Serving

Third Ward Restaurant Dandan Reopens

Plus: downtown coffee shop goes Scandinavian. And Crafty Cow's ghost kitchen.

Entertainment at a Distance: Milwaukee Comedy Festival Goes Virtual
Entertainment at a Distance

Milwaukee Comedy Festival Goes Virtual

Plus, ghost tours at The Riverside Theater, Unfinished Legacy streetwear pop-up at Sky High, and Kayak and Yoga at Kletzsch Park

Now Serving: New Food Truck Serves Mussels, Burrata
Now Serving

New Food Truck Serves Mussels, Burrata

Plus: That new Bay View taproom. And a Rice Krispies treat store in West Allis, of course.

Entertainment at a Distance: Art and Artisan Fair Coming to Bayshore
Entertainment at a Distance

Art and Artisan Fair Coming to Bayshore

Plus, there are opportunities to drink some Oktoberfest beer and go on a hike with the family.

Brew City: Brewing Cooperative Opens Bay View Taproom
Brew City

Brewing Cooperative Opens Bay View Taproom

New Barons Brewing co-op opens to the public.

Now Serving: New Cuban Place, New Burger Joint
Now Serving

New Cuban Place, New Burger Joint

Plus: new Walker's Point Sushi food truck. And Up & Under Closing.

Entertainment at a Distance: Hike to Support the Urban Ecology Center
Entertainment at a Distance

Hike to Support the Urban Ecology Center

Plus, a virtual Doors Open Milwaukee, and outdoor movie night and it's Walkers Point Appreciation Week.

City Business: Rare Clothing, Footwear Shop Opens Downtown
City Business

Rare Clothing, Footwear Shop Opens Downtown

Rerocc buys and sells shoes and clothing that are unique, difficult to come by.

City Business: Ormson Supply Co. Opens in Bay View
City Business

Ormson Supply Co. Opens in Bay View

The shop formerly known as Brew City Salvage rebrands, leaves Walker's Point

Now Serving: Amilinda, EsterEv Restaurants To Reopen
Now Serving

Amilinda, EsterEv Restaurants To Reopen

Plus: a new Mexican restaurant. And pumpkin spice cream puffs!

Entertainment at a Distance: Tune Into the Minority Health Film Festival
Entertainment at a Distance

Tune Into the Minority Health Film Festival

Also, check out a dinosaur drive-thru, buy a burger for mental health and register to vote.

Now Serving: New Indian Restaurant for Downtown
Now Serving

New Indian Restaurant for Downtown

Plus: New birria food truck on South Side, Unclie Wolfie's adds dinner and five new teriyaki franchises.

Entertainment at a Distance: Kayak to Support Milwaukee Riverkeepers
Entertainment at a Distance

Kayak to Support Milwaukee Riverkeepers

Also, welcome home the D.C. marchers, try some Lao BBQ or take a Ghost Walk.

Dining: Bay View’s Cafe India Will Expand
Dining

Bay View’s Cafe India Will Expand

Popular restaurant on KK adding 1570-square-foot building, more dining space.

Now Serving: Mr. B’s Bartolotta Steakhouse Reopens
Now Serving

Mr. B’s Bartolotta Steakhouse Reopens

Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub closing. Brew City Biscuits extends popular pop-up.

Taverns: Buffalo Wild Wings Closing?
Taverns

Buffalo Wild Wings Closing?

The lease for the chain's Water Street location is up in January.

Entertainment at a Distance: Join the Milwaukee Bike and Brew Tour
Entertainment at a Distance

Join the Milwaukee Bike and Brew Tour

Also this weekend, checkout some restaurant pop-ups, celebrate film director Gordon Parks and donate homegrown hops to Company Brewing.

Now Serving: New Poke and Palestinian Restaurants
Now Serving

New Poke and Palestinian Restaurants

Plus: New pub-style restaurant in Cudahy, and Fiddlehead's Coffee cafe in Tosa.

Local Band Turns Album into 8-Bit Video Game

Local Band Turns Album into 8-Bit Video Game

Space Raft: The Game accompanies the release of their latest record.

Entertainment at a Distance: Watch the Riverkeeper Boat Parade
Entertainment at a Distance

Watch the Riverkeeper Boat Parade

Also, Jazz in the Park goes virtual and there are many upcoming brewery events.

City Business: Kyric’s Lemonade Is a Sweet Success
City Business

Kyric’s Lemonade Is a Sweet Success

Nine-year-old Kyric Burt had the vision and drive to create a boffo business.

Now Serving: New Mac’n’Cheese Place in Bay View
Now Serving

New Mac’n’Cheese Place in Bay View

New Caribbean restaurant in Walker's Point and Basque-style cuisine on East Side.

Entertainment at a Distance: Pop-In to a Pop-Up This Week
Entertainment at a Distance

Pop-In to a Pop-Up This Week

Also, a virtual retail market and a concert livestream celebrating Black lives.

Milwaukee Arts and Culture Going Virtual

Milwaukee Arts and Culture Going Virtual

Google has added a number of Milwaukee institutions to its Arts & Culture page.

Now Serving: Harbor House, Mr. B’s to Reopen
Now Serving

Harbor House, Mr. B’s to Reopen

Plus: New Italian restaurant for Bay View, new Toss Scandanavian place and Carnevor Steakhouse returns.

Entertainment at a Distance: New Farmers Market Visiting Food Deserts
Entertainment at a Distance

New Farmers Market Visiting Food Deserts

Plus a mural unveiling, virtual retail pop-ups and an emmy winning artist live-streaming from the Marcus Performing Arts Center.

Now Serving: Riverwest Slated To Get New BBQ Joint
Now Serving

Riverwest Slated To Get New BBQ Joint

One major downtown establish gets an opening date, while others call it quits due to pandemic.

New Bay View Cidery Is All About The Apples

New Bay View Cidery Is All About The Apples

Ethan Keller is basing his new business on single-varietal ciders.

Entertainment at a Distance: Music on the Beerline? Virtually
Entertainment at a Distance

Music on the Beerline? Virtually

Also, curbside cream puffs at the State Fair, a virtual dance party and a socially distanced art show.

Now Serving: Pandemic Brings Restaurant Closings, Openings
Now Serving

Pandemic Brings Restaurant Closings, Openings

Fiddleheads and Fuddruckers, Bella, Betty's and Bounce, restaurants try to chart future in turbulent time.

Entertainment at a Distance: WMSE’s Annual Art & Music Festival Goes Virtual
Entertainment at a Distance

WMSE’s Annual Art & Music Festival Goes Virtual

Also, if you miss catching limited-release independent films, Milwaukee Film is streaming them for you.

Now Serving: New European Restaurant For Hotel Metro
Now Serving

New European Restaurant For Hotel Metro

Plus: New taco restaurant downtown, Latin American restaurant in Greendale.

East Side’s Art Lot Will Beautify, Increase Public Space

East Side’s Art Lot Will Beautify, Increase Public Space

Local BID hopes the lot will be a place to social distance and enjoy take-out.

Entertainment at a Distance: State Fair Continuing As A Drive-Thru
Entertainment at a Distance

State Fair Continuing As A Drive-Thru

Also, drive-in movies continue, and more farmer's markets than you can shake a stick at.

Now Serving: New Mexican Steakhouse Coming
Now Serving

New Mexican Steakhouse Coming

At Random opening ice cream garden. And say goodbye to Fauntleroy and (for now) Comet Cafe.

Meet Martha Lund, the Bay View Yarn Bombing Artist

Meet Martha Lund, the Bay View Yarn Bombing Artist

She's taking her exceptional knitting to the streets.

Entertainment at a Distance: Milwaukee Area Events That Are Social-Distancing Friendly
Entertainment at a Distance

Milwaukee Area Events That Are Social-Distancing Friendly

Drive-in theaters, virtual beer tastings, farmers markets and more.

Dining: The Original Reopens
Dining

The Original Reopens

East Side restaurant offers takeout and outdoor dining only, with brand new menu, craft cocktails.

Dining: Transfer Pizzeria Has New Outdoor Patio
Dining

Transfer Pizzeria Has New Outdoor Patio

Restaurant was offering carryout only, now has outdoor, picnic-table, sit-down dining.

Dining: Crazy Water Being Reinvented as Mexican Restaurant ‘La Dama’
Dining

Crazy Water Being Reinvented as Mexican Restaurant ‘La Dama’

After almost two decades of service, the owner of Crazy Water is taking the restaurant in a new direction.

Dining: Smax Brings Boxed Lunches to Downtown
Dining

Smax Brings Boxed Lunches to Downtown

New to-go lunch place offers light, healthy food in a box you can eat anywhere.

Pete’s Pops Opens Second, Dog-friendly Location in Bay View

Pete’s Pops Opens Second, Dog-friendly Location in Bay View

Owner Pete Cooney started with a push cart, now he has two stores.

International Market Coming to South Side

International Market Coming to South Side

Second location for Monterrey Market Plaza to sell international groceries at 27th and Howard.

Brew City: Brewery Co-op Opening Bay View Taproom
Brew City

Brewery Co-op Opening Bay View Taproom

New Barons Brewing Cooperative is the first of its kind in Wisconsin.

Brew City: Wizard Works Brewing Is Open
Brew City

Wizard Works Brewing Is Open

The new brewery opened after the economic shutdown and is offering beer-to-go.

Presenting Milwaukee’s First Drive-In Movie Pop-up

Presenting Milwaukee’s First Drive-In Movie Pop-up

Parking Lot Theatre will hold debut film screening 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Menomonee Valley.

Rock the Stream Plays For Nonprofits

Rock the Stream Plays For Nonprofits

Rock the Green and musicians team on new weekly streamed concert to benefit nonprofits.

Company Gives 1 Million Thanks to Key Workers

Company Gives 1 Million Thanks to Key Workers

Milwaukee's Leader Paper Products donating 1 million thank you cards to essential workers during pandemic.

New Shop is Selling Nostalgic Streetwear

New Shop is Selling Nostalgic Streetwear

Milwaukeean Benny Tralongo opens passion-project business during a pandemic.

Dining: Lowlands To Reopen Restaurants For Takeout
Dining

Lowlands To Reopen Restaurants For Takeout

Cafe Benelux, Centraal Grand Cafe and five Cafe Hollanders will offer carryout and delivery.

UWM Prof Writes Book on History of Soap Operas

UWM Prof Writes Book on History of Soap Operas

Elana Levine's "Her Story" looks into the history and gender politics of soap operas.

Dining: Delish MKE! Bringing Take-Out Sandwiches to Washington Park
Dining

Delish MKE! Bringing Take-Out Sandwiches to Washington Park

New food counter will serve breakfast and lunch.

Taverns: New Bar Will Bring Berlin to Brady St.
Taverns

New Bar Will Bring Berlin to Brady St.

German-themed food, beer and music planned for new tavern called WurstBar MKE.

Rep, Ballet, First Stage Making Masks

Rep, Ballet, First Stage Making Masks

A new kind of show business: making nearly 9,000 masks a week donated to hospitals and medical college.

Sookie’s Veggie Burgers to Host “Food Truck Drive Thru”

Sookie’s Veggie Burgers to Host “Food Truck Drive Thru”

Food truck will maintain social distancing while serving up veggie burgers and fries.

Released Today, the Milverine Bobblehead

Released Today, the Milverine Bobblehead

He's shirtless, just like the real guy, now immortalized and timed for sale on Milwaukee Day.

Sing “Lean on Me” in Support of Health Care Workers

Sing “Lean on Me” in Support of Health Care Workers

Record or livestream yourself singing 'Lean on Me' by Bill Withers, and use the hashtag #MKEsingalong

Restaurant Owners Talk About Hardships

Restaurant Owners Talk About Hardships

Pandemic shutdown hurting employees and government not helping enough, say owners.

Milwaukee Film Launches Digital Theater “Sofa Cinema”

Milwaukee Film Launches Digital Theater “Sofa Cinema”

Watch movies and support Milwaukee Film from the comfort of your couch.

Sherman Phoenix Needs Help to ‘Rise Again’

Sherman Phoenix Needs Help to ‘Rise Again’

To rise again, the Sherman Phoenix and its 27 businesses need your help.

Craft Distillery Produces Disinfectant Spray

Craft Distillery Produces Disinfectant Spray

Central Standard creates product to help in pandemic, offered free to all who need it.

Milwaukee’s Bars, Restaurants and Venues Call for Help

Milwaukee’s Bars, Restaurants and Venues Call for Help

Businesses seeking to find ways to support their employees.

Don’s Diner is Now [Temporarily] A Grocery Store

Don’s Diner is Now [Temporarily] A Grocery Store

The grocery formerly known as Don's Diner & Cocktails is now selling toilet paper, hand sanitizer, takeout food and spiked milkshakes.

Art Scene: Not Every One Is Shut Down
Art Scene

Not Every One Is Shut Down

The art museums are closed but some art galleries are still open.

Now Serving: Stone Creek Temporarily Closes In Response to Coronavirus
Now Serving

Stone Creek Temporarily Closes In Response to Coronavirus

Plus: New restaurants announce plans to open later this year.

Dining: Meet Wisconsin’s James Beard Semifinalists
Dining

Meet Wisconsin’s James Beard Semifinalists

Milwaukee's chefs continue to be recognized by the James Beard Awards.

Art Scene: Marcela Garcia Seeks Diversity In Art
Art Scene

Marcela Garcia Seeks Diversity In Art

Walker's Point Center for the Arts leader takes over after years of leadership changes.

Now Serving: Street-Food Inspired Restaurant Comes to Brady St.
Now Serving

Street-Food Inspired Restaurant Comes to Brady St.

Plus: A Lao pop-up will take residence in Crossroads Collective

Art Scene: Governor’s Residence Now Exhibiting Art
Art Scene

Governor’s Residence Now Exhibiting Art

And the Museum of Wisconsin Art has yet another outpost in the state.

Now Serving: Wisconsin Soup Co. to Open its First Storefront
Now Serving

Wisconsin Soup Co. to Open its First Storefront

Plus: Kegel’s Inn reopens just in time for lent

Now Serving: Restaurant To Be Named Later Opens Next Month at Miller Park
Now Serving

Restaurant To Be Named Later Opens Next Month at Miller Park

Yes, that's the name. Plus: Shakeup at Mayfair Collection, new candle bar in Walker's Point, 42 Ale House closing.

Now Serving: Italian-inspired Aperitivo Now Open
Now Serving

Italian-inspired Aperitivo Now Open

Plus: A Taco Bell is planned for Capitol Dr. and Kegel’s Inn closes for remodeling.

Now Serving: Snack Boys Moving to the East Side
Now Serving

Snack Boys Moving to the East Side

Plus: Triciclo Peru introduces new menu items and Red June Cafe closes.

Now Serving: New York-Style Bagels Coming to Walker’s Point
Now Serving

New York-Style Bagels Coming to Walker’s Point

Plus: a coffee shop for Midtown Center and Bay View gets more tacos.

Now Serving: Merriment Social, Third Coast Provisions Owners Plan Pizza Joint
Now Serving

Merriment Social, Third Coast Provisions Owners Plan Pizza Joint

Also New: Walker’s Point gets a taste of the Caribbean and an upscale restaurant comes to Brady St.

Now Serving: Downtown Pasta Restaurant Set to Open
Now Serving

Downtown Pasta Restaurant Set to Open

Also new: Insomnia Cookies in the Deer District and Colectivo rolls out lineup of vegan, gluten-free baked goods

Now Serving: More Mac and Cheese for Bay View
Now Serving

More Mac and Cheese for Bay View

Also new: Wahlburgers in Third Ward, Mad Chicken on East Side and downtown distillery.

Now Serving: Two New Pizza Places Opening
Now Serving

Two New Pizza Places Opening

Also: Urban Beets new brunch. And the Dogg Haus dies.

Now Serving: Unlocal Beers Coming to Walker’s Point
Now Serving

Unlocal Beers Coming to Walker’s Point

Also: Goodbye Trio and Café Bavaria, to be replaced by two high-concept bars.

Now Serving: Bay View’s White House Returns
Now Serving

Bay View’s White House Returns

Plus: Walker's Point gets new bagel restaurant and DiModa Pizza closes.

Now Serving: ‘Tis the Season for Holiday Pop-ups
Now Serving

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Pop-ups

Pop-up bars and crazy holiday parties abound. And a new West Side Mexican place.

Canvassing The City For Votes

Canvassing The City For Votes

At election crunch time, Milwaukee canvassers go door-to-door while we join them.

Fight for $15 Protest at Gubernatorial Debate

Fight for $15 Protest at Gubernatorial Debate

Protesters demand affordable health care, $15 minimum wage.

Urban Guide: 38 Milwaukee Wine Bars
Urban Guide

38 Milwaukee Wine Bars

The city is bursting with great places to sip and learn about wine and wine culture.

Dining: New Calzone Restaurant For East Side
Dining

New Calzone Restaurant For East Side

D.P. Dough is a national chain of "stoney calzoney" restaurants, will be first in state.

Taverns: Irish Pub Changes Leave Staff Jobless
Taverns

Irish Pub Changes Leave Staff Jobless

New owners plan to reopen as upscale bar, and perhaps re-hire some staff.

City’s First Cat Cafe on East Side

City’s First Cat Cafe on East Side

Will open this summer on Ivanhoe Pl. Concept is all the rage in Japan.

New Poke Restaurant For East Side?

New Poke Restaurant For East Side?

Former Hotch Spot on Kenilworth Pl. about to become poke restaurant, lease shows.

Urban Guide: 21 Great Burger Places
Urban Guide

21 Great Burger Places

The best in town? Maybe, maybe not, but all not to be missed.

Guide to Milwaukee Parklets

Guide to Milwaukee Parklets

12 places to enjoy the latest urban fad, like sidewalk dining on the street.

Guide to Milwaukee Farmers’ Markets

Guide to Milwaukee Farmers’ Markets

24 farmers' markets, all conveniently located within Milwaukee County.

The Other Candidate for County Executive

The Other Candidate for County Executive

Joe Klein believes citizens should have access to government records on a 24/7 basis.

Crowdfunding: New Business Seeks to Improve Neighborhood
Crowdfunding

New Business Seeks to Improve Neighborhood

Classic old tavern building on N. Fond du Lac would reopen as restaurant, with community owners

City Business: Top Note Tonic Offers Soda For Adults
City Business

Top Note Tonic Offers Soda For Adults

Say goodbye to sticky-sweet pop. The Milwaukee company offers all-natural bittersweet sodas.

Welcome to the New Layton Boulevard

Welcome to the New Layton Boulevard

A just-completed streetscaping and lighting project has enhanced Layton Boulevard.

Students Plan and Host Veterans Day Event

Students Plan and Host Veterans Day Event

For 20 years, Wisconsin Lutheran students have organized event honoring area veterans.

New Innovation & Wellness Commons Opens

New Innovation & Wellness Commons Opens

New facility created by Walnut Way on North Ave. seeks to transform neighborhood.

New Marathon Will Bring 4,500 Runners to City Streets

New Marathon Will Bring 4,500 Runners to City Streets

Come cheer them on, but plan ahead if you're taking the bus or parking overnight.

The Worst City Flag in America?

The Worst City Flag in America?

Milwaukee's is the absolute worst, experts say. But a new contest could change that.

MU Law School Jumps Aboard Water Issue

MU Law School Jumps Aboard Water Issue

Newly expanded Water Law and Policy Initiative has an ambitious first director, David Strifling.

New App Links Teens to After-School Programs

New App Links Teens to After-School Programs

Beyond the Bell mobile app created by UWM App Brewery and non-profit Center for Youth Engagement.

County Wins $10 Million for Fatherhood Program

County Wins $10 Million for Fatherhood Program

Federal grant for “Responsible Fatherhood” will help fathers support their children, Abele says.

County Transit Unveils New Line of Buses

County Transit Unveils New Line of Buses

New vehicles feature many improvements to upgrade the ride and reduce gas use and emissions.

Abele Hails $1.6 Million Development Fund

Abele Hails $1.6 Million Development Fund

County and community group will partner, co-funding near West Side community development.

MillerCoors Celebrates 160 Years

MillerCoors Celebrates 160 Years

Event attendees celebrate "Miller Time" with a lager from 1855.