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SUMMARY:Free Range Art: 2025 Summer Show
DESCRIPTION:A small but spectacular fine art and craft show held at a beautiful turn of the century Wisconsin farm. Featuring exceptional jewelry\, pottery\, fine woodworking\, photography\, paintings\, fiber art\, printmaking and more by a hand-selected group of the region’s best artists. Shop for something special and support local makers during our 14th season.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/free-range-art-2025-summer-show/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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UID:890949-1754128800-1754179140@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Wisconsin State Fair will celebrate 174 years of tradition and hope to once again welcome over one million Fairgoers over the course of its 11-day run. \nIt is the mission of the annual Wisconsin State Fair to celebrate agriculture and other industries paramount to Wisconsin’s rich history and promising future by producing family-friendly\, affordable\, safe\, and educational event for all ages and ethnicities\, creating memories and traditions to be carried on for generations. \nJoin us for the 2025 State Fair\, July 31-Aug. 10! Animals\, food\, family activities\, live music\, and more! \nAgriculture & Exhibits \nVisitors can enjoy Ag Village where hundreds of shows and exhibits feature thousands of animals and their exhibitors. \nWisconsin’s largest agricultural showcase is rounded out with educational programs on agriculture and renewable energy\, milking demonstrations and much more. \nHorticulture\, craft\, textile and culinary competitions and displays are found in Grand Champion Hall\, which is filled to the brim with beautiful creations for all to see. \nRead more \nEntertainment \nThere’s no shortage of entertainment at the Fair\, with dozens of FREE stages highlighting a broad range of genres including country\, rock\, pop\, R&B\, nostalgia\, comedy and even interactive\, educational shows for families. \nThe State Fair Main Stage\, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel\, offers headlining entertainment nightly and features some of today’s biggest nationally touring acts. \nRead more \nFood & Beverage \nHundreds of food and beverage concessionaires are sprinkled throughout the Fair Park\, featuring everything from the crazy concoctions entered in our Sporkies food competition to Wisconsin’s unofficial official food\, deep-fried cheese curds. \nThe Fair’s signature food item is the world famous and delectably delicious Original Cream Puff\, which has been sold at the Fair since 1924. Nearly 400\,000 puffs are consumed annually! \nRead more \nShopping & Browsing \nThe Fair is also a shopper’s paradise\, with multiple marketplaces featuring hundreds of vendors who provide every imaginable type of jewelry\, home goods\, cookware\, and as-seen-on-TV products. \nThe Wisconsin Products Pavilion\, a State Fair favorite\, offers Fairgoers the opportunity to learn more about what’s made in our fine state as well as purchase a plethora of products to eat on-site or take home for later. \nRead more \nRides & Attractions \nActivities and attractions can be found throughout the State Fair. \nSpinCity amusement ride and game area\, the Sky Glider that offers a bird’s eye view of the Fair\, the Giant Slide that will elicit joyous giggles from all\, a Central Park bustling with daily activities and so much more are all just a taste of the thrills offered at the State Fair. \nRead more
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/wisconsin-state-fair-3/
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S. 84th St.\, West Allis\, WI\, 53214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Food & Drink
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T190000
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CREATED:20250716T203136Z
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UID:886950-1754132400-1754161200@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:River Press Grand Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Riverwest neighborhood welcomes River Press\, a new art studio\, shop and gallery featuring exclusively Milwaukee-local artists. A grand opening celebration will be held at River Press on Saturday\, August 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will feature coffee by pop-up shop Ella’s Café\, a tintype photographer and an exclusive tattoo flash event in partnership with Riverwest tattoo shop Patchwork Collective. River Press is located at 2351 N. Humboldt Ave.\, just north of the Humboldt/North intersection. Look for the distinctive yellow door on the west side of the street. riverpressmke.com
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/river-press-grand-opening-celebration/
LOCATION:River Press\, 2351 N. Humboldt Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T170000
DTSTAMP:20250729T161741Z
CREATED:20250729T161416Z
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UID:890408-1754139600-1754154000@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:9th Annual Wisconsin IPA Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join Third Space Brewing for the 9th annual Wisconsin IPA Fest to try the best of the best IPAs from around the state\, and see who is crowned the winner. \nThis year’s fest on Saturday Aug. 2  will feature IPAs from 40+ breweries from around the state\, hundreds of beers to sample\, food trucks\, a DJ\, a Make Your Own T-Shirt Station\, and more fun along the way. \nOne brewery will take home the title of Wisconsin’s Best IPA\, as voted on by experts and peers in the industry! Attendees will get to cast their votes for the People’s Choice award. \nVIP entry begins at 1 .pm.\, general admission entry begins at 2 p.m.\, and the event ends at 5 p.m. Guests arriving at 1 p.m. MUST have a VIP ticket in order to enter. \nFeature Breweries \n\n3 Sheeps Brewing\nAmorphic\nBadger State Brewing Co\nBroken Bat Brewing Co.\nCentral Waters Brewing Company\nCocoon Brewing\nComponent Brewing\nEarth Rider Brewery\nEast Troy Brewery\nFaklandia Brewing\nFox River Brewing\nFull Mile\nG5 Brewing Company\nGathering Place Brewing\nHacienda Beer Co.\nHeart of the North\nHillsboro Brewing\nHinterland Brewery\nHop Yard\nIndeed Brewing\nKnuth Brewing Company\nLakefront Brewery\nLion’s Tail Brewing Co.\nMosinee Brewing Company\nNew Barons Brewing Cooperative\nNorth Pillar Brewing\nOld Germantown\nOliphant Brewing\nOpe Brewing Co\nPilot Project\nPublic Brewing Company\nRaised Grain Brewing\nRookery Brewing\nSahale Ale Works\nSawmill Brewing Company\nSecond Salem Brewing Co.\nStarkweather Brewing Company\nSunshine Brewing Company\nVennture Brew Co\nVintage Brewing Company\nWater Street\nWorking Draft Beer Company\nYoung Blood Beer Co.\n\nFeatured Food Trucks \n\nOff Shore\nRoll MKE\nWisconsin Fried Cheese Curds
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/9th-annual-wisconsin-ipa-fest/
LOCATION:Third Space Brewing\, 1505 W. Saint Paul Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTAMP:20250625T075047Z
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UID:878496-1754139600-1754159400@urbanmilwaukee.com
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/El4tUFdO2XJzt7K_j7PfKA \nFor more information visit: https://www.optimisttheatre.org/shakespeare-in-the-park-2025.html
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/shakespeare-in-the-park-the-taming-of-the-shrew-and-much-ado-about-nothing-puppet-edition-7/
LOCATION:Lake Park\, 2975 N. Lake Park Rd.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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UID:803865-1754143200-1754143200@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Wicked
DESCRIPTION:So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. \nWICKED\, the Broadway sensation\, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle.  Long before Dorothy arrives\, there is another young woman\, born with emerald-green skin—smart\, fiery\, misunderstood\, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular\, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good\,” and the other one “wicked.” \nFrom the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment\, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh\, cry\, and think.”
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/wicked-6/
LOCATION:Marcus Performing Arts Center\, 929 N. Water St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T140000
DTSTAMP:20250717T162650Z
CREATED:20250717T162650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T162650Z
UID:887428-1754143200-1754143200@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:The Wedding Singer
DESCRIPTION:It’s 1985\, and rock star wannabe\, Robbie Hart\, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart\, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia\, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it\, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark\, and\, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade\, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. Packed with big hair\, bodacious laughs\, and retro power-pop music\, it’s a righteous ride through heartbreak\, hope\, and find the one worth singing for!
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/the-wedding-singer-3/
LOCATION:Next Act Theatre\, 255 S Water St\,\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T193000
DTSTAMP:20240819T211815Z
CREATED:20240819T211815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T211815Z
UID:803867-1754163000-1754163000@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Wicked
DESCRIPTION:So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. \nWICKED\, the Broadway sensation\, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle.  Long before Dorothy arrives\, there is another young woman\, born with emerald-green skin—smart\, fiery\, misunderstood\, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular\, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good\,” and the other one “wicked.” \nFrom the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment\, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh\, cry\, and think.”
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/wicked-7/
LOCATION:Marcus Performing Arts Center\, 929 N. Water St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T193000
DTSTAMP:20250717T162936Z
CREATED:20250717T162936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T162936Z
UID:887430-1754163000-1754163000@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:The Wedding Singer
DESCRIPTION:It’s 1985\, and rock star wannabe\, Robbie Hart\, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart\, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia\, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it\, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark\, and\, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade\, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. Packed with big hair\, bodacious laughs\, and retro power-pop music\, it’s a righteous ride through heartbreak\, hope\, and find the one worth singing for!
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/the-wedding-singer-4/
LOCATION:Next Act Theatre\, 255 S Water St\,\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T140000
DTSTAMP:20250603T195329Z
CREATED:20250603T195329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T195329Z
UID:874912-1754211600-1754229600@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Cathedral Square Market
DESCRIPTION:Running June 1 through October 12 (excluding July 20 for Bastille Days Festival)\, the weekly market will feature fresh produce\, farm-to-table goods\, handmade art\, live music and free yoga every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nTheme Days \nThe 2025 season includes five themed markets with specialized programming and vendors: \n\nJune 15 – Father’s Day\n\n\nAugust 3 – Pet Day\n\n\nAugust 17 – Kids Day\n\n\nSeptember 7 – Cathedral Square Mercado (Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month)\n\n\nOctober 12 – Fall Days\n\nLive Music by Local Artists \nLocal musicians will perform each Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. The performance schedule includes: \n\n\n\nJune 1\nRobin Pluer\nAug 10\nCharlie Short\n\n\nJune 8\nChristopher’s Project\nAug 17\nHolly Haebig and Dena Aronson\n\n\nJune 15\nField Trip\nAug 24\nJack Tell\n\n\nJune 22\nPeter Irving\nAug 31\nOctavio Arcanjo\n\n\nJune 29\nMighty Ms. Erica\nSept 7\nCecil Negron\n\n\nJuly 6\nAaron Crook\nSept 14\nMatthew Haeffel\n\n\nJuly 13\nChristopher’s Project\nSept 21\nThe All-Star Supper Club Band\n\n\nJuly 20\nNo Market – Bastille Days\nSept 28\nKyle Feerick\n\n\nJuly 27\nJeanne Marie Farinelli\nOct 5\nBo Randall\n\n\nAug 3\nNever DeadBeat Poets\nOct 12\nHolly Haebig\n\n\n\nFree Yoga and Group Exercise Classes\nStart your Sunday with movement and mindfulness: \n\nYoga from 9-10 a.m. with the Wisconsin Athletic Club\n\n\nGroup Exercise Classes from 10:15-11 a.m. with YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee\, including Zumba\, Body Circuit\, Tai Chi and more. A full schedule is available on East Town Association’s website.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/cathedral-square-market-9/
LOCATION:Cathedral Square Park\, 520 E. Wells St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T160000
DTSTAMP:20250701T203052Z
CREATED:20250701T203052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T203052Z
UID:883440-1754215200-1754236800@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Free Range Art: 2025 Summer Show
DESCRIPTION:A small but spectacular fine art and craft show held at a beautiful turn of the century Wisconsin farm. Featuring exceptional jewelry\, pottery\, fine woodworking\, photography\, paintings\, fiber art\, printmaking and more by a hand-selected group of the region’s best artists. Shop for something special and support local makers during our 14th season.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/free-range-art-2025-summer-show-2/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T180000
DTSTAMP:20250728T174725Z
CREATED:20250728T174725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T174725Z
UID:889998-1754215200-1754244000@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, August 3\, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.\, enjoy a day of celebration with local vendors\, food tastings\, three stages of live entertainment\, and a kids’ zone that will line North Ave. between Dr. MLK Jr. Dr. and 7th St. during this signature Bronzeville Week street festival.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/bronzeville-cultural-arts-festival/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T220000
DTSTAMP:20250731T122819Z
CREATED:20250731T121850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T122819Z
UID:890951-1754215200-1754258400@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Wisconsin State Fair will celebrate 174 years of tradition and hope to once again welcome over one million Fairgoers over the course of its 11-day run. \nIt is the mission of the annual Wisconsin State Fair to celebrate agriculture and other industries paramount to Wisconsin’s rich history and promising future by producing family-friendly\, affordable\, safe\, and educational event for all ages and ethnicities\, creating memories and traditions to be carried on for generations. \nJoin us for the 2025 State Fair\, July 31-Aug. 10! Animals\, food\, family activities\, live music\, and more! \nAgriculture & Exhibits \nVisitors can enjoy Ag Village where hundreds of shows and exhibits feature thousands of animals and their exhibitors. \nWisconsin’s largest agricultural showcase is rounded out with educational programs on agriculture and renewable energy\, milking demonstrations and much more. \nHorticulture\, craft\, textile and culinary competitions and displays are found in Grand Champion Hall\, which is filled to the brim with beautiful creations for all to see. \nRead more \nEntertainment \nThere’s no shortage of entertainment at the Fair\, with dozens of FREE stages highlighting a broad range of genres including country\, rock\, pop\, R&B\, nostalgia\, comedy and even interactive\, educational shows for families. \nThe State Fair Main Stage\, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel\, offers headlining entertainment nightly and features some of today’s biggest nationally touring acts. \nRead more \nFood & Beverage \nHundreds of food and beverage concessionaires are sprinkled throughout the Fair Park\, featuring everything from the crazy concoctions entered in our Sporkies food competition to Wisconsin’s unofficial official food\, deep-fried cheese curds. \nThe Fair’s signature food item is the world famous and delectably delicious Original Cream Puff\, which has been sold at the Fair since 1924. Nearly 400\,000 puffs are consumed annually! \nRead more \nShopping & Browsing \nThe Fair is also a shopper’s paradise\, with multiple marketplaces featuring hundreds of vendors who provide every imaginable type of jewelry\, home goods\, cookware\, and as-seen-on-TV products. \nThe Wisconsin Products Pavilion\, a State Fair favorite\, offers Fairgoers the opportunity to learn more about what’s made in our fine state as well as purchase a plethora of products to eat on-site or take home for later. \nRead more \nRides & Attractions \nActivities and attractions can be found throughout the State Fair. \nSpinCity amusement ride and game area\, the Sky Glider that offers a bird’s eye view of the Fair\, the Giant Slide that will elicit joyous giggles from all\, a Central Park bustling with daily activities and so much more are all just a taste of the thrills offered at the State Fair. \nRead more
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/wisconsin-state-fair-4/
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S. 84th St.\, West Allis\, WI\, 53214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T130000
DTSTAMP:20240819T211826Z
CREATED:20240819T211826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T211826Z
UID:803869-1754226000-1754226000@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Wicked
DESCRIPTION:So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. \nWICKED\, the Broadway sensation\, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle.  Long before Dorothy arrives\, there is another young woman\, born with emerald-green skin—smart\, fiery\, misunderstood\, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular\, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good\,” and the other one “wicked.” \nFrom the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment\, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh\, cry\, and think.”
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/wicked-8/
LOCATION:Marcus Performing Arts Center\, 929 N. Water St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T183000
DTSTAMP:20250625T081811Z
CREATED:20250625T081519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T081811Z
UID:878501-1754226000-1754245800@urbanmilwaukee.com
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/7P5lvrg6VTL2R-ydHIAwDA \nFor more information visit: https://www.optimisttheatre.org/shakespeare-in-the-park-2025.html
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/shakespeare-in-the-park-the-taming-of-the-shrew-and-much-ado-about-nothing-puppet-edition-8/
LOCATION:Forest Home Cemetary & Arboretum\, 2405 W Forest Home Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T140000
DTSTAMP:20250717T163128Z
CREATED:20250717T163128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T163128Z
UID:887432-1754229600-1754229600@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:The Wedding Singer
DESCRIPTION:It’s 1985\, and rock star wannabe\, Robbie Hart\, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart\, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia\, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it\, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark\, and\, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade\, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. Packed with big hair\, bodacious laughs\, and retro power-pop music\, it’s a righteous ride through heartbreak\, hope\, and find the one worth singing for!
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/the-wedding-singer-5/
LOCATION:Next Act Theatre\, 255 S Water St\,\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Wedding-Singer.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T183000
DTSTAMP:20240819T211840Z
CREATED:20240819T211840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T211840Z
UID:803871-1754245800-1754245800@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Wicked
DESCRIPTION:So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. \nWICKED\, the Broadway sensation\, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle.  Long before Dorothy arrives\, there is another young woman\, born with emerald-green skin—smart\, fiery\, misunderstood\, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular\, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good\,” and the other one “wicked.” \nFrom the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment\, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh\, cry\, and think.”
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/wicked-9/
LOCATION:Marcus Performing Arts Center\, 929 N. Water St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Wicked-featured-Image.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T220000
DTSTAMP:20250731T122816Z
CREATED:20250731T121957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T122816Z
UID:890953-1754301600-1754344800@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Wisconsin State Fair will celebrate 174 years of tradition and hope to once again welcome over one million Fairgoers over the course of its 11-day run. \nIt is the mission of the annual Wisconsin State Fair to celebrate agriculture and other industries paramount to Wisconsin’s rich history and promising future by producing family-friendly\, affordable\, safe\, and educational event for all ages and ethnicities\, creating memories and traditions to be carried on for generations. \nJoin us for the 2025 State Fair\, July 31-Aug. 10! Animals\, food\, family activities\, live music\, and more! \nAgriculture & Exhibits \nVisitors can enjoy Ag Village where hundreds of shows and exhibits feature thousands of animals and their exhibitors. \nWisconsin’s largest agricultural showcase is rounded out with educational programs on agriculture and renewable energy\, milking demonstrations and much more. \nHorticulture\, craft\, textile and culinary competitions and displays are found in Grand Champion Hall\, which is filled to the brim with beautiful creations for all to see. \nRead more \nEntertainment \nThere’s no shortage of entertainment at the Fair\, with dozens of FREE stages highlighting a broad range of genres including country\, rock\, pop\, R&B\, nostalgia\, comedy and even interactive\, educational shows for families. \nThe State Fair Main Stage\, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel\, offers headlining entertainment nightly and features some of today’s biggest nationally touring acts. \nRead more \nFood & Beverage \nHundreds of food and beverage concessionaires are sprinkled throughout the Fair Park\, featuring everything from the crazy concoctions entered in our Sporkies food competition to Wisconsin’s unofficial official food\, deep-fried cheese curds. \nThe Fair’s signature food item is the world famous and delectably delicious Original Cream Puff\, which has been sold at the Fair since 1924. Nearly 400\,000 puffs are consumed annually! \nRead more \nShopping & Browsing \nThe Fair is also a shopper’s paradise\, with multiple marketplaces featuring hundreds of vendors who provide every imaginable type of jewelry\, home goods\, cookware\, and as-seen-on-TV products. \nThe Wisconsin Products Pavilion\, a State Fair favorite\, offers Fairgoers the opportunity to learn more about what’s made in our fine state as well as purchase a plethora of products to eat on-site or take home for later. \nRead more \nRides & Attractions \nActivities and attractions can be found throughout the State Fair. \nSpinCity amusement ride and game area\, the Sky Glider that offers a bird’s eye view of the Fair\, the Giant Slide that will elicit joyous giggles from all\, a Central Park bustling with daily activities and so much more are all just a taste of the thrills offered at the State Fair. \nRead more
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/wisconsin-state-fair-5/
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S. 84th St.\, West Allis\, WI\, 53214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Food & Drink
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/img_5423.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T220000
DTSTAMP:20250731T122813Z
CREATED:20250731T122125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T122813Z
UID:890955-1754388000-1754431200@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Wisconsin State Fair will celebrate 174 years of tradition and hope to once again welcome over one million Fairgoers over the course of its 11-day run. \nIt is the mission of the annual Wisconsin State Fair to celebrate agriculture and other industries paramount to Wisconsin’s rich history and promising future by producing family-friendly\, affordable\, safe\, and educational event for all ages and ethnicities\, creating memories and traditions to be carried on for generations. \nJoin us for the 2025 State Fair\, July 31-Aug. 10! Animals\, food\, family activities\, live music\, and more! \nAgriculture & Exhibits \nVisitors can enjoy Ag Village where hundreds of shows and exhibits feature thousands of animals and their exhibitors. \nWisconsin’s largest agricultural showcase is rounded out with educational programs on agriculture and renewable energy\, milking demonstrations and much more. \nHorticulture\, craft\, textile and culinary competitions and displays are found in Grand Champion Hall\, which is filled to the brim with beautiful creations for all to see. \nRead more \nEntertainment \nThere’s no shortage of entertainment at the Fair\, with dozens of FREE stages highlighting a broad range of genres including country\, rock\, pop\, R&B\, nostalgia\, comedy and even interactive\, educational shows for families. \nThe State Fair Main Stage\, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel\, offers headlining entertainment nightly and features some of today’s biggest nationally touring acts. \nRead more \nFood & Beverage \nHundreds of food and beverage concessionaires are sprinkled throughout the Fair Park\, featuring everything from the crazy concoctions entered in our Sporkies food competition to Wisconsin’s unofficial official food\, deep-fried cheese curds. \nThe Fair’s signature food item is the world famous and delectably delicious Original Cream Puff\, which has been sold at the Fair since 1924. Nearly 400\,000 puffs are consumed annually! \nRead more \nShopping & Browsing \nThe Fair is also a shopper’s paradise\, with multiple marketplaces featuring hundreds of vendors who provide every imaginable type of jewelry\, home goods\, cookware\, and as-seen-on-TV products. \nThe Wisconsin Products Pavilion\, a State Fair favorite\, offers Fairgoers the opportunity to learn more about what’s made in our fine state as well as purchase a plethora of products to eat on-site or take home for later. \nRead more \nRides & Attractions \nActivities and attractions can be found throughout the State Fair. \nSpinCity amusement ride and game area\, the Sky Glider that offers a bird’s eye view of the Fair\, the Giant Slide that will elicit joyous giggles from all\, a Central Park bustling with daily activities and so much more are all just a taste of the thrills offered at the State Fair. \nRead more
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/wisconsin-state-fair-6/
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S. 84th St.\, West Allis\, WI\, 53214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T170000
DTSTAMP:20250603T190038Z
CREATED:20250603T190038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T190038Z
UID:874858-1754413200-1754413200@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Chill on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:Chill on the Hill\, brought to you by the Bay View Neighborhood Association and Milwaukee County Parks\, is a weekly free summer concert event with live local music\, food trucks\, and fun for the whole family. The event happens Tuesday evenings at Humboldt Park in Bay View. \nHumboldt Park offers 75\,000 square feet of seating for visitors to come and enjoy the shows. Carry-ins are allowed\, and attendees may bring blankets or chairs to sit on to view the event. Dogs are welcome\, on a short leash!  If you prefer to skip packing a picnic basket\, you can grab dinner from one of many food trucks on location\, and get a beverage from the Lakefront Brewery trailer\, or the Vine Humboldt. \nFood vendors will be in the park starting at 5:00 p.m. for dinner. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. \n2025 Chill on the Hill Line Up\n(In order of appearance) \nJune 3: Grim Paddle\, Louie & the Flashbombs\, Bright Eyed & Blind \nJune 10: The Haggardlys\, Whiskeybelles \nJune 17: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra \nJune 24: SOLSTICE CELEBRATION – Pulpa De Guyaba\, Devils Teeth\, TBD \nJuly 1: American Legion Band – 105th Anniversary \nJuly 8: Long Mama\, Driveway Thriftdwellers \nJuly 15: Testa Rosa\, Telethon \nJuly 22: Abby Jean\, Immortal Girlfriend \nJuly 29: Jinksie\, The Dirty Sweet \nAugust 5: COMMUNITY NIGHT – NileXNile\, Scam Likely \nAugust 12: Peshtigo\, Browns Crew \nAugust 19: WMSE LOCAL LIVE Cozy Danger\, Lauryl Sulfate \nAugust 26: Fellow Kinsman\, De La Buena \nAll acts and times are subject to change without notice.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/chill-on-the-hill-10/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park\, 3000 S. Howell Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T203000
DTSTAMP:20250711T161557Z
CREATED:20250710T200012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T161557Z
UID:885648-1754420400-1754425800@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Passage to Sweden
DESCRIPTION:In a world of great division and growing antisemitism\, Passage to Sweden is a powerful and inspiring film that highlights stories of solidarity\, courage\, and humanity during one of history’s darkest times. Set against the backdrop of World War II\, the film focuses on the lesser-known events in Scandinavia and Budapest\, revealing how ordinary people and entire nations took extraordinary risks to save thousands of Jewish lives. \nFollowing the screening\, join us for a conversation with filmmaker Suzannah Warlick\, who served as the film’s director\, producer\, and editor.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/film-screening-passage-to-sweden/
LOCATION:UWM Curtin Hall\, Room 175\, 3243 N. Downer Ave.\, Milwaukee\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/sweden.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T193000
DTSTAMP:20240819T211854Z
CREATED:20240819T211854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T211854Z
UID:803873-1754422200-1754422200@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Wicked
DESCRIPTION:So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. \nWICKED\, the Broadway sensation\, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle.  Long before Dorothy arrives\, there is another young woman\, born with emerald-green skin—smart\, fiery\, misunderstood\, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular\, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good\,” and the other one “wicked.” \nFrom the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment\, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh\, cry\, and think.”
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/wicked-10/
LOCATION:Marcus Performing Arts Center\, 929 N. Water St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Wicked-featured-Image.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T140000
DTSTAMP:20250729T034505Z
CREATED:20250729T034505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T034505Z
UID:887404-1754474400-1754488800@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Kids' Art Day at the Grohmann Museum
DESCRIPTION:Kids’ Art Days: Moroccan Tiles \nJoin us for the last Kids’ Art Day of the summer on August 6th! \nDesign\, sketch\, and paint your own tile\, inspired by Zellige\, a traditional Moroccan art form. Zellige includes rich colors\, geometric shapes\, and unique patterns. \nOur Kids’ Art Day programs are included with the price of admission. They are drop-in style activities and guests are welcome to join us anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Space is limited. \nSummer camp or daycare groups are encouraged to schedule an independent visit to the Museum. See our Group Tours page for details. \nMuseum Admission:\nGeneral admission: $5.00\nStudents / Seniors: $3.00\nChildren under 12: Free
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/kids-art-day-at-the-grohmann-museum-6/
LOCATION:Grohmann Museum\, 1000 N. Broadway\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T160000
DTSTAMP:20250728T181924Z
CREATED:20250728T181924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T181924Z
UID:890000-1754474400-1754496000@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Bronzeville Good Neighbors Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate community spirit at a fun\, family-friendly block party featuring art\, games and free activities — hosted by Jazales Art Studio\, CopyWrite Magazine and Black & White Barbershop. It will be a fun-filled day where creativity and community come together to inspire!
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/bronzeville-good-neighbors-block-party/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bronzevilleweekphoto-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T220000
DTSTAMP:20250731T122810Z
CREATED:20250731T122317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T122810Z
UID:890957-1754474400-1754517600@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Wisconsin State Fair will celebrate 174 years of tradition and hope to once again welcome over one million Fairgoers over the course of its 11-day run. \nIt is the mission of the annual Wisconsin State Fair to celebrate agriculture and other industries paramount to Wisconsin’s rich history and promising future by producing family-friendly\, affordable\, safe\, and educational event for all ages and ethnicities\, creating memories and traditions to be carried on for generations. \nJoin us for the 2025 State Fair\, July 31-Aug. 10! Animals\, food\, family activities\, live music\, and more! \nAgriculture & Exhibits \nVisitors can enjoy Ag Village where hundreds of shows and exhibits feature thousands of animals and their exhibitors. \nWisconsin’s largest agricultural showcase is rounded out with educational programs on agriculture and renewable energy\, milking demonstrations and much more. \nHorticulture\, craft\, textile and culinary competitions and displays are found in Grand Champion Hall\, which is filled to the brim with beautiful creations for all to see. \nRead more \nEntertainment \nThere’s no shortage of entertainment at the Fair\, with dozens of FREE stages highlighting a broad range of genres including country\, rock\, pop\, R&B\, nostalgia\, comedy and even interactive\, educational shows for families. \nThe State Fair Main Stage\, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel\, offers headlining entertainment nightly and features some of today’s biggest nationally touring acts. \nRead more \nFood & Beverage \nHundreds of food and beverage concessionaires are sprinkled throughout the Fair Park\, featuring everything from the crazy concoctions entered in our Sporkies food competition to Wisconsin’s unofficial official food\, deep-fried cheese curds. \nThe Fair’s signature food item is the world famous and delectably delicious Original Cream Puff\, which has been sold at the Fair since 1924. Nearly 400\,000 puffs are consumed annually! \nRead more \nShopping & Browsing \nThe Fair is also a shopper’s paradise\, with multiple marketplaces featuring hundreds of vendors who provide every imaginable type of jewelry\, home goods\, cookware\, and as-seen-on-TV products. \nThe Wisconsin Products Pavilion\, a State Fair favorite\, offers Fairgoers the opportunity to learn more about what’s made in our fine state as well as purchase a plethora of products to eat on-site or take home for later. \nRead more \nRides & Attractions \nActivities and attractions can be found throughout the State Fair. \nSpinCity amusement ride and game area\, the Sky Glider that offers a bird’s eye view of the Fair\, the Giant Slide that will elicit joyous giggles from all\, a Central Park bustling with daily activities and so much more are all just a taste of the thrills offered at the State Fair. \nRead more
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/wisconsin-state-fair-7/
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S. 84th St.\, West Allis\, WI\, 53214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Food & Drink
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/img_5423.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T213000
DTSTAMP:20250711T021811Z
CREATED:20250711T021811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T021811Z
UID:885826-1754506800-1754515800@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Home on the Stone - Staged Reading
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the magical world of Home on the Stone! Collector of collections Alex Pippen welcomes visitors on a phantasmagorical journey\, where tapeworms dance\, carousels spin and definitely no one gets eaten by a whale! Join friends Hari and Penny as they explore Alex’s twisted world\, upset an ancient demon\, make friends with a child’s toy\, and use a very ill-advised Groupon. \nAmorphic Beer will host two staged readings of “Home on the Stone\,” an original puppet musical written and directed by local artist and musician Amy Runquist\, with music composed by Drew Prusko of Orange Drink. The performances will take place on Wednesday\, July 23 and Wednesday\, Aug. 6\, both beginning at 7 p.m. \nThe staged readings are free and open to the public\, offering audiences a preview of the full musical production scheduled to debut in Milwaukee in 2026. The performances will showcase local theater talent including Michael Stebbins and Billy Ray Olsen. “Home on the Stone” is a production of Tiny Thunder Puppetry.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/home-on-the-stone-staged-reading-2/
LOCATION:Amorphic Beer\, 3700 N. Fratney St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/513890290_122126111396835506_593249703874395998_n-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T193000
DTSTAMP:20240819T211905Z
CREATED:20240819T211905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T211905Z
UID:803875-1754508600-1754508600@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Wicked
DESCRIPTION:So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. \nWICKED\, the Broadway sensation\, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle.  Long before Dorothy arrives\, there is another young woman\, born with emerald-green skin—smart\, fiery\, misunderstood\, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular\, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good\,” and the other one “wicked.” \nFrom the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment\, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh\, cry\, and think.”
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/wicked-11/
LOCATION:Marcus Performing Arts Center\, 929 N. Water St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Wicked-featured-Image.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T235900
DTSTAMP:20250731T122806Z
CREATED:20250731T122406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T122806Z
UID:890959-1754560800-1754611140@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Wisconsin State Fair will celebrate 174 years of tradition and hope to once again welcome over one million Fairgoers over the course of its 11-day run. \nIt is the mission of the annual Wisconsin State Fair to celebrate agriculture and other industries paramount to Wisconsin’s rich history and promising future by producing family-friendly\, affordable\, safe\, and educational event for all ages and ethnicities\, creating memories and traditions to be carried on for generations. \nJoin us for the 2025 State Fair\, July 31-Aug. 10! Animals\, food\, family activities\, live music\, and more! \nAgriculture & Exhibits \nVisitors can enjoy Ag Village where hundreds of shows and exhibits feature thousands of animals and their exhibitors. \nWisconsin’s largest agricultural showcase is rounded out with educational programs on agriculture and renewable energy\, milking demonstrations and much more. \nHorticulture\, craft\, textile and culinary competitions and displays are found in Grand Champion Hall\, which is filled to the brim with beautiful creations for all to see. \nRead more \nEntertainment \nThere’s no shortage of entertainment at the Fair\, with dozens of FREE stages highlighting a broad range of genres including country\, rock\, pop\, R&B\, nostalgia\, comedy and even interactive\, educational shows for families. \nThe State Fair Main Stage\, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel\, offers headlining entertainment nightly and features some of today’s biggest nationally touring acts. \nRead more \nFood & Beverage \nHundreds of food and beverage concessionaires are sprinkled throughout the Fair Park\, featuring everything from the crazy concoctions entered in our Sporkies food competition to Wisconsin’s unofficial official food\, deep-fried cheese curds. \nThe Fair’s signature food item is the world famous and delectably delicious Original Cream Puff\, which has been sold at the Fair since 1924. Nearly 400\,000 puffs are consumed annually! \nRead more \nShopping & Browsing \nThe Fair is also a shopper’s paradise\, with multiple marketplaces featuring hundreds of vendors who provide every imaginable type of jewelry\, home goods\, cookware\, and as-seen-on-TV products. \nThe Wisconsin Products Pavilion\, a State Fair favorite\, offers Fairgoers the opportunity to learn more about what’s made in our fine state as well as purchase a plethora of products to eat on-site or take home for later. \nRead more \nRides & Attractions \nActivities and attractions can be found throughout the State Fair. \nSpinCity amusement ride and game area\, the Sky Glider that offers a bird’s eye view of the Fair\, the Giant Slide that will elicit joyous giggles from all\, a Central Park bustling with daily activities and so much more are all just a taste of the thrills offered at the State Fair. \nRead more
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/wisconsin-state-fair-8/
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S. 84th St.\, West Allis\, WI\, 53214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Food & Drink
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/img_5423.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T210000
DTSTAMP:20250723T134828Z
CREATED:20250709T113937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T134828Z
UID:885078-1754582400-1754600400@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:ArtBlaze on the Beach
DESCRIPTION:Join us for ArtBlaze on the Beach—a vibrant series of free community events at McKinley Beach celebrating creativity\, connection\, and summer joy! \nOn July 24\, August 7\, and August 21\, the shoreline comes alive with: \n\nInteractive art experiences\nLive music and local DJs\nBonfires & s’mores\nArtisan vendors\nRelaxing beach vibes for all ages\n\nWhether you’re making art\, dancing to the music\, shopping local\, or just soaking up the sunset\, ArtBlaze on the Beach is your go-to summer event!
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/artblaze-on-the-beach-2/
LOCATION:McKinley Beach\, 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Kids
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Erin Shirreff
DESCRIPTION:Join the Milwaukee Art Museum for the next event its Artist Talk series\, featuring internationally renowned contemporary artist Erin Shirreff. Hear from Shirreff as she delves into her boundary-crossing studio practice—which blends photography\, sculpture\, and video—and her artworks on view in “Erin Shirreff: Permanent Drafts.” This is the most comprehensive exhibition in a decade of works by Shirreff and showcases more than 40 recent works\, including installations specific to the Museum. \nThe Artist Talk series welcomes emerging\, mid-career\, and established artists to share what it means to live creatively. Discussing motivation\, medium\, and technique\, artists will reveal how and why their work expresses their emotions and ideas.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/artist-talk-erin-shirreff/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N Art Museum Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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