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SUMMARY:Waterstone Bank Air & Water Show
DESCRIPTION:The WaterStone Bank Air & Water Show returns\, July 19 – 20\, 2025\, to Milwaukee County Parks’ McKinley Park and Bradford Beach. The show celebrates Milwaukee’s veterans\, first responders\, and members of the armed services. \nThe U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron will return once again as the headlining act of the WaterStone Bank Air & Water Show\, flying the upgraded Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet next-generation multi-role strike fighter\, the backbone of the U.S. Navy’s carrier air wings. The Super Hornet was the aircraft featured in the Top Gun “Maverick” movie. In addition to the Blue Angels\, the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and C-17 Globemaster Demo Teams will also perform. \nOnline ticket sales for the 2025 WaterStone Bank Air & Water Show will start in late February\, offering premium\, up close seating in the Centerpoint Reserved\, Flight-Line Club\, and the ALL NEW VIP SKY Chalet\, which will be featured in an upgraded event site location. \n10:00 a.m.: Water Show\n12:00 p.m.: National Anthem / ReMax Parachute Team\n3:00 p.m.: U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron \n
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/waterstone-bank-air-water-show/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Open Days - Washington Highlands
DESCRIPTION:Garden tour season is here! Do not miss a chance to see five spectacular private gardens in the Washington Highlands. Open Days: Saturday\, July 19 and Sunday\, July 20. \nAlso available is a guided\, 90-minute walking tour of the landscape and residential architecture of the Washington Highlands as part of the Digging Deeper program. \nThe Garden Club of Greater Milwaukee (GCGM)\, in partnership with The Garden Conservancy\, will host Open Days at five unique private gardens located in the Washington Highlands in Wauwatosa. Also on offer\, under the banner of The Garden Conservancy’s Digging Deeper Program\, is a 90-minute walking tour focused on the history of this iconic area. \n
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/open-days-washington-highlands/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Riverwest Blueberry Fest
DESCRIPTION:One full city block closed up for this free neighborhood event \n\n45 plus local vendors\, featuring art\, design\, vintage\, goods\, food & drinks (including beer\, fresh blueberries & blueberry treats!)\nLive music from 4 local artists\nDIY crafts & activities for kids & adults alike\nFresh vintage and art from The Polish Flat (retro blueberry trinkets included!)\nA special blueberry pancake breakfast and blueberry lemonade from seven Swans Creperie\nBlueberry market\, home goods\, swedish candy\, and a hat bar pop-up from Ebb and Flow Design Co. — (complete with custom blueberry patches and stickers)\nLocal art\, DIY crafts & flower bar from Eucalyptus Co.\n\n
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/riverwest-blueberry-fest/
LOCATION:808 E. Chambers St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Food & Drink,Kids
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SUMMARY:Bastille Days
DESCRIPTION:Bastille Days returns to Cathedral Square Park from Thursday\, July 17\, through Sunday\, July 20. Bastille Days features French-inspired food\, live music and family-friendly programming. Bastille Days supports over 80 local vendors\, many of them small businesses\, and showcases over 100 musicians and entertainers across multiple stages\, with a lineup that highlights primarily local talent. \nFrench Food\, Music and Performances\nReturning food vendors include local favorites Beignet Francaise\, Lake Park Bistro\, Lagniappe Brasserie\, and Crawdaddy’s on Greenfield\, known for their New Orleans Cajun flavor. This year also welcomes new vendors\, including Lupi & Iris\, Margaux Brasserie\, Xavier’s Crêpes\, and Baked Cheese Haus\, which will serve French-style Raclette cheese melted over toasted baguettes. Additionally\, weekend-long wine tastings will return\, featuring selections from Door Peninsula Winery. More than 60 musical acts will perform across four stages\, including the Educators Credit Union Main Stage and the Gruber Law Offices “One Call…That’s All” Stage. The lineup includes international rock band La Jarry from France\, and Milwaukee acts Panadanza\, Extra Crispy Brass Band\, Big Spoon and Breaking Cadence. Robin Pluer returns\, joined by French vocalists CED and Kevin Soucie\, as well as Jerry Grillo with a French Cabaret performance. Madame Gigi’s French Can-Can Dancers will also perform daily. \nOther entertainment includes the Bastille Days Drag Show\, presented by Milwaukee Pride\, returning for its fourth year. On Sunday\, the “Vive La Révolution” Battle of the Bands\, a partnership with WMSE and Rushmor Records\, will showcase underground bands from across the Midwest. Also as a part of Navy week\, The Navy Great Lakes Liberty Call Brass Band will perform. \nFamily-Friendly Activities\nKids Day\, sponsored by Educators Credit Union\, takes place on Saturday\, July 19\, and features activities from the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Kohl’s Art Studio\, French language lessons from Milwaukee French Immersion School\, and performances by School of Rock Shorewood. Families can also enjoy roaming buskars\, explore the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist\, stop by the French Bulldog Kissing Booth or shop the International Marketplace\, which features artisan vendors and global goods. For more information\, visit easttown.com/bastille-days and follow @BastilleDaysMilwaukee on Facebook. \n
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/bastille-days-11/
LOCATION:520 E. Wells St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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CREATED:20250626T114952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T115024Z
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SUMMARY:Heart and Hands Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening celebrating Milwaukee’s vibrant arts scene! \nThe Heart & Hands Market showcases the creative spirit of Bay View with an exciting collection of local artists\, artisans\, and small businesses. Enjoy a wide range of handmade goods\, from unique pottery and fiber arts to jewelry\, candles\, home goods\, and more. \nDiscover\, Support\, & Celebrate Local Talent \n
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/heart-and-hands-market/
LOCATION:2530 S. Howell Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Kids
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SUMMARY:Green Spaces with Familiar Faces
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Ecology Center is excited to introduce Green Spaces with Familiar Faces—a new series of nature walks led by some of Milwaukee’s most inspiring community members! \nJoin the Urban Ecology Center as local personalities lead guided tours of their favorite green spaces\, sharing stories\, insights\, and what makes these spots so special. Discover the beauty of Milwaukee’s natural spaces\, connect with local leaders\, and be inspired by the places they love most. \nJanuary 11: Miran Atre – Community member\nJanuary 25: Eddee Daniel – Author\, blogger\, photographer\nFebruary 22: Tim Vargo – UEC staff\nMarch 1: Cheryl Nenn – Milwaukee Riverkeeper\nMarch 15: Ken Leinbach – Former UEC Executive Director\nApril 5: Chuck Hagner – Author\nApril 26: Rita Flores Witkowski – Milwaukee Coordinator of the BIPoc Birding Club of Wisconsin\nMay 31: State Rep. Darrin Madison\nJune 7: Bill Mueller – Researcher\nJuly 19: Jen Hense – Current UEC Executive Director\nAugust 16: Bill Kean – UWM Geology Professor Emeritus \nRegister for one date\, a few\, or the whole series! Series is planned through August 16\, 2025. \n$20 per event or $110 for the full series. \n
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/green-spaces-with-familiar-faces-10/
LOCATION:1500 E. Park Pl\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active,Environment
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park: The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition
DESCRIPTION:Optimist Theatre’s free Shakespeare in the Park presents of The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition \nGrab your lawn chair and picnic snacks for a totally rad Shakespearean summer—where sun\, swagger\, and sharp-tongued banter rule the stage! This year’s productions\, The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing\, are reimagined with 1980s beach party flair\, blending big laughs\, bold choices\, and a few surprises under the neon sky. \nEach show day is a full experience. Before and between performances\, The PLAY’s the Thing brings hands-on activities inspired by Shakespeare\, theatre\, and ‘80s pop culture. Early Music Now musicians will set the scene\, performing Renaissance-era music in tubular 1980s beach attire. \nBoth plays are performed by the same trio of powerhouse actors. Shrew runs approximately 80 minutes\, while the puppet-powered Much Ado is a breezy 45-minute romp. Expect quick changes\, brilliant physical comedy and inventive staging (and puppetry in Much Ado!). \nAbridged and directed by Kelley Faulkner\,* with stage management by Melissa L. Wanke.* Featuring SitP favorite Libby Amato** and introducing George Lorimer** and Kailey Azure Green. \n*Member of Actors’ Equity Association.\n**Member of Actors’ Equity Association or appearing under an AEA contract. \nFree Outdoor Performance \n1:00 p.m. – Seating Opens & The PLAY’s the Thing Activities Begin\n2:00 p.m. – Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition\n2:45 p.m. – The PLAY’s the Thing tent reopens\n4:10 p.m. – Early Music Now Performance\n5:00 p.m. – The Taming of the Shrew \nPlease check the show page for exact performance location on each property. \nRegistration Strongly Recommended. Visit: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/kNwqK9YrV54-N00R7nZy7w \nFor more information visit: https://www.optimisttheatre.org/shakespeare-in-the-park-2025.html \n
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/shakespeare-in-the-park-the-taming-of-the-shrew-and-much-ado-about-nothing-puppet-edition-3/
LOCATION:3000 S. Howell Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with April Behnke
DESCRIPTION:Kim Storage Gallery is thrilled to present “Mind Games\,” a solo exhibition by Chicago-based artist April Behnke. This captivating show features a new body of work showcasing Behnke’s exploration of perceptual play through paintings and drawings. The exhibition delves into the ways we use vision to perceive patterns and make sense of the world. Behnke skillfully interrupts these patterns\, mixing up foreground and background to create a visual experience that is both familiar and disorienting. Visitors will be intrigued by the dynamic interplay of colors and shapes\, which challenge and engage the viewer’s perception. \n“Mind Games” not only references the show’s main theme but also invites viewers to participate in a playful and interactive experience. Behnke’s work draws inspiration from both board games and early video games\, incorporating structured patterns and visual interruptions that evoke a sense of nostalgia and curiosity. This exhibition marks Behnke’s first solo show at Kim Storage Gallery\, and it promises to be a thought-provoking and visually stimulating event. Join us for the opening reception and artist talk\, where Behnke will provide deeper insights into her creative process and the conceptual underpinnings of her work. \nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. (Gallery Night MKE)\nArtist Talk: Saturday\, July 19 beginning at 1 p.m. \n
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/artist-talk-with-april-behnke/
LOCATION:207 E. Buffalo St.\, Suite 404\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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CREATED:20250520T001117Z
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SUMMARY:Family Day at Rainbow Summer
DESCRIPTION:Family Day invites audiences of all ages to an evening of high-energy entertainment featuring two exciting performances. 4Stomp: What’s Next? showcases a dynamic dance crew delivering powerful rhythms\, synchronized choreography\, and interactive fun. Following the performance\, Kid Boogie Down: Taylor Swift Dance Party lets young fans take the spotlight in a lively dance party set to the music of Taylor Swift. This event promises a memorable night of movement\, music\, and family-friendly fun. \nSchedule: \n3:15 PM 4Stomp: What’s Next? performance \n4:00 – 7:00 PM – Kid Boogie Down: Taylor Swift Dance Party \n7:00 PM – 4Stomp: What’s Next? performance \nRainbow Summer \nFree public performances featuring live music\, food trucks\, an art installation\, activities\, and more will take place July 14-20 on the Marcus Performing Arts Center Outdoor Grounds. \nCome early and enjoy the outdoor grounds and lawn games. Food & Beverages available for purchase. \nNo coolers; Alcoholic beverages must be purchased from our licensed vendors. \n
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/family-day-at-rainbow-summer/
LOCATION:929 N. Water St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Kids
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T230000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T111917Z
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SUMMARY:Relay for Life of Greater Milwaukee Community Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Relay for Life of Greater Milwaukee is a community walk to benefit the American Cancer Society. This year\, the American Cancer Society is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Relay for Life event. It includes four signature elements: a celebration of cancer survivors\, a celebration of caregivers\, a luminaria ceremony to honor and remember loved ones\, and the opportunity to fight back against cancer. More than just a walk\, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Greater Milwaukee brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society vision to end cancer as we know it\, for everyone. This volunteer-led experience unites the community to celebrate cancer survivors\, remember loved ones lost to cancer\, and raise funds to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy\, research\, and patient support\, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent\, detect\, treat\, and survive cancer. Please join the American Cancer Society for a fun night filled with many activities\, such as a game tent\, kid’s grab bags\, lawn games\, a silent auction\, a survivor lounge\, concessions\, a luminaria ceremony\, a poker walk\, and of course\, a track to walk as we celebrate\, remember\, and fight back against cancer! \n
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/relay-for-life-of-greater-milwaukee-community-walk-2/
LOCATION:11542 W. Cleveland Ave.\, West Allis\, WI\, 53227\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active,Fundraiser
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