Arts & Entertainment

Five Must-See Buildings In Doors Open Milwaukee

Annual event offers a dizzying array of 180 options.

Don’t Forget To Crash The Bay View Bash

Plus: Great Lakes Distillery offers up a block party.

‘Athena On My Mind’ Opens at Mitchell Street Arts

Exhibition explores the goddess Athena.

Silver City Fest Marks 15 Years With New Location Saturday

Family-friendly festival shifts off National Avenue amid road work but keeps free fun and culture.

Donald Baumgartner Remembered In Music, Dance And Laughter

A 300-guest memorial at the art museum mixed Puccini, Les Mis and family stories of generosity and adventure.

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Theater Community Celebrates Life of John Kishline

Longtime actor and playwright lauded with praise, tears and laughter at Next Act Theatre.

Milwaukee’s First Accessible Theater Opens Doors to All

Pink Umbrella creates home-like space for its actors with disabilities and their families.

American Players Theatre in Spring Green Receives Tony Award

Will receive 2026 Regional Theatre Tony Award and $25,000 grant.

‘George & Gracie’ Is Fun, Funny Theatrical Flashback

Rep's world premiere about Burns and Allen stars James Pickering, Tami Workentin.

‘Bug’ Creeps You Out in Crafty Way

Constructivists production is potent little play about conspiracy theories that stays with you.

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Remembering Brian and Sly

Beach Boy Brian Wilson and master of rhythm Sly Stone had more in common than you might think.

The Legacy of Robbie Robertson

He didn’t do it alone, but the songs he wrote for The Band are classics.

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Concert Remembers and Honors 9/11 Victims

Unique concert mixes music for organ, trumpet and chorus from many eras.

Milwaukee Chamber Music Festival Is Unique Event

Great music, great views of the lake and the most intimate setting.

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Concert Remembers and Honors 9/11 Victims

Unique concert mixes music for organ, trumpet and chorus from many eras.

Present Music Offers Three Musical Adventures

With top billing for Grammy-nominated Haitian-American composer Nathalie Joachim.

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Lazo’s Taco Shack is a Hidden Gem

Tacos are worth the trip, but what about that hot dog on the menu?

At Emperor of China, The Leftovers Are Part of The Plan

Heaping plates of beef, broccoli and mu shu pork stretch into days of meals from this long-running Chinese restaurant.

Dugout 54 Is a Winner

Sports bar with elevated pub fare may make a fan of you.

Miss Katie’s Diner Is a Milwaukee Classic

Serving up 1950's atmosphere and menu, with dependably satisfying food.

Real Chili Is the Real Deal

Are secret ingredients like cinnamon the key to its rich flavor?

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Announcements

WMSE Unveils Sound Check, a New Series Featuring Touring Artists Live From Milwaukee Venues

Weekly Program Pairs Exclusive Sound Check Performances With Conversations Led by WMSE DJs

A Family Affair, 93 Seasons in the Making

The Florentine Opera Opens with La Traviata

A Solo Show by Celeste Contreras,” Will Argue Yes at Grove Gallery in Walker’s Point Opening

Friday, September 25, 2026 from 5-9 pm and viewable during Doors Open Milwaukee, September 26-27th, 10-5 both days.

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It’s Not Just About the Holidays

Harleys as art, a great sale of local artists and lots of verbiage from Allis Art Museum.

After The Election Is Over

Shows about immigrants, horses and local art history might help you see beyond our divisions.

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