Music

Guitar Extravaganza at the Wilson Center

Guitar Extravaganza at the Wilson Center

The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center presents classical, jazz, rock and finger-style concerts, competitions and clinics Thursday through Saturday.

MKE This Week: “Irish” every week was this fun
MKE This Week

“Irish” every week was this fun

Irish Fest looms large, but there's also performances by the Florentine, Danceworks, the Alchemist Theatre and a new theater co-op to see. Oh, and Lebowski Fest.

Milwaukee Scribe: 7 things I’ve been meaning to tell you…
Milwaukee Scribe

7 things I’ve been meaning to tell you…

Florentine Opera, Milwaukee Opera Theatre, the American Philatelic Society, the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Milwaukee Ballet have news to share.

MKE This Week: Family Festivals, Mature Theater
MKE This Week

Family Festivals, Mature Theater

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre opens "Art," American Players Theatre stage Arthur Miller and Shakespeare in Spring Green, State Fair plays on and avant-garde music comes to a Bayview bar.

Denim Park hosts a new summer music series for Milwaukee artists

Denim Park hosts a new summer music series for Milwaukee artists

The new venue, outside The North End apartments, will be visited by artists including I'm Not A Pilot, Vitrolum Republic and tonight's lead-off band, the Fatty Acids.

MKE This Week: Racing to State Fair, and that’s not all
MKE This Week

Racing to State Fair, and that’s not all

The State Fair, festivals comedian- and African-focused, Danceworks' matchmaking, the first season-opening show at Boulevard Theatre and an Urban Beach Party – what a way to start August.

Last Weekend in Milwaukee…

Last Weekend in Milwaukee…

In this edition of our summer weekend photo gallery series: images from Gallery Night, Riverwest24, Brady Street Festival, Milwaukee Brewfest and German Fest.

MKE This Week: Summer Song and Dance
MKE This Week

Summer Song and Dance

Les Miz in Greendale, Soulstice rocks the schoolhouse, a big band recalls the Swing Era, Steely Dan honored at Peck Pavilion, two dance programs to choose from -- and Germanfest. NEW Thursday: Ticket giveaway inside!

The Melvins and Mudhoney to perform at Turner Hall Ballroom

The Melvins and Mudhoney to perform at Turner Hall Ballroom

The Seattle grunge pioneers will share the stage this Sunday to commemorate the Melvins' 30th anniversary.

Paul McCartney proves age is only a number

Paul McCartney proves age is only a number

The 71-year-old legend stayed energetic all through his Miller Park set, performing songs from his time with The Beatles and Wings for a near-44,000 person crowd.

MKE This Week: Starry Nights of Midsummer Culture
MKE This Week

Starry Nights of Midsummer Culture

Festa Italiana, Sunset Playhouse, Off the Wall Theatre, UWM Dance and the Wilson Center aren't taking the summer off.

MKE This Week: International Entertainment
MKE This Week

International Entertainment

Bastille Days begin in Cathedral Square, and the Bard himself, William Shakespeare, has two different plays opening this weekend.