Arts & Entertainment

State Fair Tops 1 Million Attendees

State Fair Tops 1 Million Attendees

Rising attendance still hasn't reached pre-pandemic levels. 2024 dates for fair announced.

Light The Hoan Adds Dockside Viewing Locations For Thursday’s Event

Light The Hoan Adds Dockside Viewing Locations For Thursday’s Event

'Hoanchella' serves as kickoff to light the lake side of bridge.

New Black Cat Alley Music Series Announced

New Black Cat Alley Music Series Announced

Free, all-ages, electronic dance music concert series coming to East Side.

Immersive Art and Light Exhibit Will Transform Mitchell Street

Immersive Art and Light Exhibit Will Transform Mitchell Street

Two night event takes place in early September.

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.

Beans Fest Celebrates Beans & Barley’s 50th Anniversary

Beans Fest Celebrates Beans & Barley’s 50th Anniversary

Party with the East Side restaurant and store. Live music, food and drink specials, vendors and more.

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.

Open Call for New Black Cat Alley Muralist

Open Call for New Black Cat Alley Muralist

The East Side BID is looking for an artist to paint a new mural in Black Cat Alley.

Career Historian Will Lead Bronzeville Center for the Arts

Career Historian Will Lead Bronzeville Center for the Arts

In new role, Robert Parker plans to celebrate African American art, history and culture.

41 Breweries Will Participate In 7th Annual Wisconsin IPA Fest

41 Breweries Will Participate In 7th Annual Wisconsin IPA Fest

Held at Third Space, festival is a draw for craft beer lovers.

Entertainment: Wisconsin State Fair Headlines Busy Weekend
Entertainment

Wisconsin State Fair Headlines Busy Weekend

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Major Arts Foundation Proposes Walker’s Point Cultural Center
Eyes on Milwaukee

Major Arts Foundation Proposes Walker’s Point Cultural Center

Ruth Foundation aims to redevelop W. Florida Street building.