Arts & Entertainment

It’s All About Moms This Weekend

Plus: John Cusack is coming to town.

Milwaukee Film Festival Grows, But Still Far From Pre-COVID Peak

2026 attendance climbs to 36,922 as the nonprofit rebuilds after cuts and leadership change.

Landmark Live Now 100% Union Represented

More than 200 workers organize with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Organization.

Milwaukee Pridefest’s Leadership Questioned

Is Wes Shaver a top city leader or a less-than transparent huckster?

23-Foot-Wide Moon Will Hover Over Third Ward

Traveling art exhibit also making stops in United Kingdom, Spain and Abu Dhabi.

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‘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.

‘Dinner With the Duchess’ Is a Theatrical Feast

Next Act offers terrific play and production about celebrity who is slowly unmasked.

Agatha Christie Becomes the Play in Rep’s Show

New play by Heidi Armbruster is a comic fantasy about mystery writer's vanishing act.

‘Sparrows Fall’ Sounds Alarm About Current Politics

Theatre Gigante co-production of angry, humorous new play gets strong reading.

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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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The Music of Revolutionary America

It's quite an unusual mixture, as concert by Newberry Consort will demonstrate.

National Organists Competition Winner Comes to Town

Jerrick Cavagnaro, organist at Trinity Church in Boston, will perform in Milwaukee.

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National Organists Competition Winner Comes to Town

Jerrick Cavagnaro, organist at Trinity Church in Boston, will perform in Milwaukee.

The Family That Plays Together

Prometheus Trio plays trios and duos by Brahms, Beethoven, Kodály and Schoenfield.

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Uncle Wolfie’s Downtown Is Crazily Creative

Lovely interior and a unique brunch menu with delicious, filling dishes.

‘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.

Bay View’s Chettinadu House Is a Winner

Tasty Indian food and an impressive if endless menu.

‘Dinner With the Duchess’ Is a Theatrical Feast

Next Act offers terrific play and production about celebrity who is slowly unmasked.

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Announcements

Milwaukee Recreation to Hold Second Annual Family Day of Play

Event is set for Saturday, May 30

Big Truck Day Returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 16

Red Arrow Park to host to dozens of big rigs from the Department of Public Works, Milwaukee Police Department, and Milwaukee Fire Department

Wisconsin State Fair Reveals 2026 Bank Five Nine Amphitheater Lineup

Fairgoers are invited to join the 175th celebration with free performances from Here Come the Mummies, Claire Sardina, Pat McCurdy and so many more!

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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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