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SUMMARY:MJI Night at Jazz at the Vine
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the next generation of jazz artists at this special performance featuring student ensembles from Milwaukee Jazz Institute (MJI)\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing jazz through education\, performance\, and community engagement. \nInstructed by some of the region’s top jazz musicians\, MJI student ensembles have performed at festivals and clubs throughout the area and have received awards at national competitions. Join MJI for an evening showcasing the talent and artistry of these rising stars. \nLocation: The Vine Humboldt (in Humboldt Park). An outdoor stage is located behind the park’s pavilion by the Vine Humboldt Beer Garden. If it rains\, the performance will be inside the pavilion. Free parking is available nearby. \nJazz at The Vine is brought to you by Humboldt Park Friends \nLearn more about Jazz at the Vine: https://www.humboldtparkmilwaukee.org/jazz-at-the-vine/ \nTHANK YOU TO THE COMMUNITY SPONSORS THAT SUPPORT FREE MUSIC IN MILWAUKEE!
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/mji-night-at-jazz-at-the-vine/
LOCATION:Vine Humboldt Beer Garden\, 3000 S. Howell Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Lounj Acts
DESCRIPTION:The Wicked Hop/Jackalope Lounj are proud to present Lounj Acts: A live music series presenting the best in local and regional bands in an intimate setting every Thursday. All ages welcome\, never a cover charge! \nThursday 20th\, 7-9 p.m. presenting Long Line Riders \nHonest\, familiar songs about unrequited love\, loss\, life and the open road thawed out and interpreted through a Midwestern lens. A goodly portion of classics and lesser known country\, western and honky tonk numbers.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/lounj-acts-6/
LOCATION:Jackalope Lounj\, 345 N. Broadway\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Disaster! The 70's Musical
DESCRIPTION:Disaster! The 70’s Musical\nA musical parody of all your favorite 70’s disaster movies!\nAugust 13 – August 30\, 2026 \nSet in 1979 at the opening of New York’s hottest floating casino and disco\, Disaster! is a hilarious homage to the over-the-top disaster movies of the 1970s. As earthquakes shake\, infernos rage\, and one catastrophe after another threatens the ship\, an unforgettable cast of characters must band together to survive the chaos. Packed with some of the decade’s biggest hit songs—including “Hot Stuff\,” “I Will Survive\,” “Knock on Wood\,” “Hooked on a Feeling\,” and more—this side-splitting musical combines outrageous comedy\, larger-than-life characters\, and nonstop nostalgia. Whether you lived through the disco era or just love a good laugh\, Disaster! is a wildly entertaining musical adventure you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/disaster-the-70s-musical-6/
LOCATION:Bombshell Studio Theatre\, 19700 W. Bluemound Rd.\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T213000
DTSTAMP:20260602T204936Z
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SUMMARY:Gladys Knight
DESCRIPTION:The great ones endure\, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last sixty years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time GRAMMY Award winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop\, Gospel\, R&B\, and Adult Contemporary\, and has triumphed in film\, television\, and live performance. \nAll told\, Knight has recorded more than 38 albums over the years\, including four solo albums: “Good Woman” (1991); “Just for You” (1994); the inspirational “Many Different Roads” (1999); and “At Last” (2001). “At Last” showed the world that she still has what it takes to record a hit album\, employing the talents of contemporary producers like Randy Jackson. \nKnight has continued to spread her acting wings\, making a guest star appearance in the FOX hit show “Star” and appearing in the film “Almost Christmas” in 2016\, both which were produced and directed by Lee Daniels. She appeared on ABC’s 14th season of “Dancing With The Stars” in 2012. In 2019\, she competed on the inaugural season of “The Masked Singer” and sang the National Anthem at Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. Knight sang the National Anthem on yet another major sports stage at the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. In the 2022 holiday season she starred in “I’m Glad It’s Christmas” on Great American Family and received the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for Lifetime Artistic Achievements along with George Clooney\, Amy Grant\, Tania Leone and U2 in December. She has also received the National Medal of Arts along with Julia Louis-Dreyfus\, Bruce Springsteen\, Jose Feliciano and Mindy Kaling\, and was honored as a 2024 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree. \nHer involvement in other creative undertakings\, business ventures and humanitarian activities has been extensive\, and has brought her honors from industry and community alike. In 2015\, A portion of Atlanta’s State Route 9 from Peachtree Street to 14th Street was officially named Gladys Knight Highway.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/gladys-knight/
LOCATION:The Pabst Theater\, 144 E. Wells St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T220000
DTSTAMP:20260728T194351Z
CREATED:20260728T194351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T194351Z
UID:987809-1787256000-1787263200@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Dave Purcell + The Contradictions
DESCRIPTION:Dave Purcell + The Contradictions are new to Milwaukee\, playing original indie/Americana in the neighborhood of Wilco\, REM\, and Kathleen Edwards. \nRegarding Purcell’s last record\, 2024’s Destination (released as Radio Free ABQ)\, Scummy Water Tower wrote\, “Purcell has a skill of superb storytelling and creating perspective in an incredibly grounded and human way…arguably one of 2024’s best written albums.”
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/dave-purcell-the-contradictions/
LOCATION:Thurman’s 15\, 1731 N. Arlington Pl.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T213242Z
CREATED:20260812T213242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T213242Z
UID:991431-1787304600-1787346000@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:A La Carte at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 40 years of this Milwaukee tradition as the Zoo comes alive with music\, food\, and fun! This four-day summer staple features national headliners\, local and regional entertainment across six stages\, more than 30 popular Milwaukee restaurants\, and of course — animals! Don’t miss the extra-special fun that’s in store this year! \nThe 2026 festival welcomes these national performers:\nThursday\, August 20 — lovelytheband\nFriday\, August 21 — Chris Lane and jackrabbit. featuring Dermot Mulroney\nSaturday\, August 22 — Tank and the Bangas \nHeadliners perform on the Miller Lite Caribou Stage.* \nTo celebrate four decades of tradition\, the Zoo will be offering daily giveaways\, photo opportunities\, and more! \nAnd\, for the first time\, Thursday is Kids Day at A La Carte! In addition to special entertainment and activities\, kids aged 3-12 will receive half-priced admission from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the admissions booth (children two and under are always free). Guests must purchase this rate in person. \nThursday: Kids Day \n\nThe first 500 kids in attendance will receive a special penguin backpack and hippo bookmark.\n\nFriday \n\nWe’re throwing it back to the ’80s\, when A La Carte first began! The first 500 groups on Friday will receive a retro\, Zoo-themed Rubik’s cube.\n\nSaturday \n\nGet here early for Tank and the Bangas — 40 Tank fans will receive a Milwaukee County Zoo camp chair!\n\nSunday \n\nCelebrate the final day of A La Carte\, when 40 lucky guests will receive a festival essentials pack (tote bag\, bucket hat\, and water bottle).\n\n* All musical entertainment is included with Zoo admission. Parking\, food\, attractions\, and rides are offered for an additional fee. Zoological Society membership is valid for A La Carte. \nFood and beverage vendors will accept credit or debit cards only — no cash. If needed\, cash can be converted to a pre-paid card in the Zoo Administration office. Cash\, credit\, and debit cards are all accepted for admission\, parking\, merchandise\, and attractions. \nDiscounted tickets are available to purchase at Tri City National Bank branches. Visit tcnb.com for locations and hours. Tickets are limited and only available while supplies last. \nThe Aviary closes at 3:30 p.m. All other animal buildings will be open\, closing one hour before the festival ends each night.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/a-la-carte-at-the-zoo-6/
LOCATION:Milwaukee County Zoo\, 10005 W. Blue Mound Rd.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T212920Z
CREATED:20260420T212920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T212920Z
UID:963816-1787328000-1787328000@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:The Deer Garden Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Summer Concert Series will bring local artists to The Deer Garden presented by Michelob ULTRA\, located in Deer District\, every Friday night from June 5-Aug. 28. \nAll concerts are free to attend and will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Drink specials will be available at The Deer Garden presented by Michelob ULTRA. \nThe complete 2026 Summer Concert Series schedule is below: \n\nJune 5: Tobias Canion\nJune 19: Xeno & Joe\nJune 26: Andrew David Weber\nJuly 3: Shuga Blu\nJuly 10: Peter Thomas\nJuly 17: Marr’Lo Parada\nJuly 24: Judson Brown Band\nJuly 31: Bruce Humphries\nAug. 7: Mixtape\nAug. 14: Tim Wright\nAug. 21: Catelyn Huckstep\nAug. 28: Party 2 Go
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/the-deer-garden-summer-concert-series-11/
LOCATION:Deer District\, 1134 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260623T064351Z
CREATED:20260623T064351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T064351Z
UID:978805-1787331600-1787344200@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Movie Night at Davidson Park
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Near West Side Partners join us for Movie Nights at Davidson Park! Come early to hang out\, grab snacks\, and get cozy before fan-favorite films start at 6:30 p.m. \nBefore each movie\, the H-D Moto Lab will be open from 5:00-6:30 p.m. with free STEAM activities for kids. Stop in and check it out!!
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/movie-night-at-davidson-park-5/
LOCATION:Davidson Park\, 3725 W Juneau Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260813T185625Z
CREATED:20260813T185405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T185625Z
UID:991594-1787331600-1787344200@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Commons Concert Series: Holy Pinto and Trapper Schoepp
DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee Public Market’s Riverwalk Commons Concert Series returns with local musicians\, food trucks and drinks under the I-794 freeway from 5pm – 8:30pm.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/riverwalk-commons-concert-series-holy-pinto-and-trapper-schoepp/
LOCATION:Riverwalk Commons\, 423 N. Water St\,.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260630T205222Z
CREATED:20260630T205222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T205222Z
UID:981543-1787340600-1787340600@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Disaster! The 70's Musical
DESCRIPTION:Disaster! The 70’s Musical\nA musical parody of all your favorite 70’s disaster movies!\nAugust 13 – August 30\, 2026 \nSet in 1979 at the opening of New York’s hottest floating casino and disco\, Disaster! is a hilarious homage to the over-the-top disaster movies of the 1970s. As earthquakes shake\, infernos rage\, and one catastrophe after another threatens the ship\, an unforgettable cast of characters must band together to survive the chaos. Packed with some of the decade’s biggest hit songs—including “Hot Stuff\,” “I Will Survive\,” “Knock on Wood\,” “Hooked on a Feeling\,” and more—this side-splitting musical combines outrageous comedy\, larger-than-life characters\, and nonstop nostalgia. Whether you lived through the disco era or just love a good laugh\, Disaster! is a wildly entertaining musical adventure you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/disaster-the-70s-musical-7/
LOCATION:Bombshell Studio Theatre\, 19700 W. Bluemound Rd.\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T100000
DTSTAMP:20260623T071920Z
CREATED:20260623T071920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T071920Z
UID:978815-1787389200-1787392800@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Morning Yoga at Davidson Park
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re new to yoga or experienced\, enjoy a serene setting with local instructors while strengthening body and mind. \nMats are available.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/morning-yoga-at-davidson-park-5/
LOCATION:Davidson Park\, 3725 W Juneau Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T213322Z
CREATED:20260812T213322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T213322Z
UID:991433-1787391000-1787432400@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:A La Carte at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 40 years of this Milwaukee tradition as the Zoo comes alive with music\, food\, and fun! This four-day summer staple features national headliners\, local and regional entertainment across six stages\, more than 30 popular Milwaukee restaurants\, and of course — animals! Don’t miss the extra-special fun that’s in store this year! \nThe 2026 festival welcomes these national performers:\nThursday\, August 20 — lovelytheband\nFriday\, August 21 — Chris Lane and jackrabbit. featuring Dermot Mulroney\nSaturday\, August 22 — Tank and the Bangas \nHeadliners perform on the Miller Lite Caribou Stage.* \nTo celebrate four decades of tradition\, the Zoo will be offering daily giveaways\, photo opportunities\, and more! \nAnd\, for the first time\, Thursday is Kids Day at A La Carte! In addition to special entertainment and activities\, kids aged 3-12 will receive half-priced admission from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the admissions booth (children two and under are always free). Guests must purchase this rate in person. \nThursday: Kids Day \n\nThe first 500 kids in attendance will receive a special penguin backpack and hippo bookmark.\n\nFriday \n\nWe’re throwing it back to the ’80s\, when A La Carte first began! The first 500 groups on Friday will receive a retro\, Zoo-themed Rubik’s cube.\n\nSaturday \n\nGet here early for Tank and the Bangas — 40 Tank fans will receive a Milwaukee County Zoo camp chair!\n\nSunday \n\nCelebrate the final day of A La Carte\, when 40 lucky guests will receive a festival essentials pack (tote bag\, bucket hat\, and water bottle).\n\n* All musical entertainment is included with Zoo admission. Parking\, food\, attractions\, and rides are offered for an additional fee. Zoological Society membership is valid for A La Carte. \nFood and beverage vendors will accept credit or debit cards only — no cash. If needed\, cash can be converted to a pre-paid card in the Zoo Administration office. Cash\, credit\, and debit cards are all accepted for admission\, parking\, merchandise\, and attractions. \nDiscounted tickets are available to purchase at Tri City National Bank branches. Visit tcnb.com for locations and hours. Tickets are limited and only available while supplies last. \nThe Aviary closes at 3:30 p.m. All other animal buildings will be open\, closing one hour before the festival ends each night.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/a-la-carte-at-the-zoo-7/
LOCATION:Milwaukee County Zoo\, 10005 W. Blue Mound Rd.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260630T205454Z
CREATED:20260630T205454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T205454Z
UID:981545-1787407200-1787407200@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Disaster! The 70's Musical
DESCRIPTION:Disaster! The 70’s Musical\nA musical parody of all your favorite 70’s disaster movies!\nAugust 13 – August 30\, 2026 \nSet in 1979 at the opening of New York’s hottest floating casino and disco\, Disaster! is a hilarious homage to the over-the-top disaster movies of the 1970s. As earthquakes shake\, infernos rage\, and one catastrophe after another threatens the ship\, an unforgettable cast of characters must band together to survive the chaos. Packed with some of the decade’s biggest hit songs—including “Hot Stuff\,” “I Will Survive\,” “Knock on Wood\,” “Hooked on a Feeling\,” and more—this side-splitting musical combines outrageous comedy\, larger-than-life characters\, and nonstop nostalgia. Whether you lived through the disco era or just love a good laugh\, Disaster! is a wildly entertaining musical adventure you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/disaster-the-70s-musical-8/
LOCATION:Bombshell Studio Theatre\, 19700 W. Bluemound Rd.\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T161658Z
CREATED:20260818T161658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T161658Z
UID:928488-1787425200-1787425200@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:A Journey Through Dance 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join TBEY Arts Center for a vibrant celebration of dance! Witness the culmination of a three-month journey as our talented young performers take the stage alongside special guests. A Journey Through Dance showcases the incredible diversity of dance styles. Witness solo and group performances by TBEY’s dedicated youth dancers\, alongside some of the most captivating acts from southeastern Wisconsin. \nDoors will open at 6:30 p.m. VIP reception will begin at 5 p.m. in the Marcus Center’s Green Room.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/a-journey-through-dance-2026/
LOCATION:Marcus Performing Arts Center\, Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall\, 929 N. Water St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260630T205535Z
CREATED:20260630T205535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T205535Z
UID:981548-1787427000-1787427000@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Disaster! The 70's Musical
DESCRIPTION:Disaster! The 70’s Musical\nA musical parody of all your favorite 70’s disaster movies!\nAugust 13 – August 30\, 2026 \nSet in 1979 at the opening of New York’s hottest floating casino and disco\, Disaster! is a hilarious homage to the over-the-top disaster movies of the 1970s. As earthquakes shake\, infernos rage\, and one catastrophe after another threatens the ship\, an unforgettable cast of characters must band together to survive the chaos. Packed with some of the decade’s biggest hit songs—including “Hot Stuff\,” “I Will Survive\,” “Knock on Wood\,” “Hooked on a Feeling\,” and more—this side-splitting musical combines outrageous comedy\, larger-than-life characters\, and nonstop nostalgia. Whether you lived through the disco era or just love a good laugh\, Disaster! is a wildly entertaining musical adventure you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/disaster-the-70s-musical-9/
LOCATION:Bombshell Studio Theatre\, 19700 W. Bluemound Rd.\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260812T213401Z
CREATED:20260812T213401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T213401Z
UID:991435-1787477400-1787515200@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:A La Carte at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 40 years of this Milwaukee tradition as the Zoo comes alive with music\, food\, and fun! This four-day summer staple features national headliners\, local and regional entertainment across six stages\, more than 30 popular Milwaukee restaurants\, and of course — animals! Don’t miss the extra-special fun that’s in store this year! \nThe 2026 festival welcomes these national performers:\nThursday\, August 20 — lovelytheband\nFriday\, August 21 — Chris Lane and jackrabbit. featuring Dermot Mulroney\nSaturday\, August 22 — Tank and the Bangas \nHeadliners perform on the Miller Lite Caribou Stage.* \nTo celebrate four decades of tradition\, the Zoo will be offering daily giveaways\, photo opportunities\, and more! \nAnd\, for the first time\, Thursday is Kids Day at A La Carte! In addition to special entertainment and activities\, kids aged 3-12 will receive half-priced admission from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the admissions booth (children two and under are always free). Guests must purchase this rate in person. \nThursday: Kids Day \n\nThe first 500 kids in attendance will receive a special penguin backpack and hippo bookmark.\n\nFriday \n\nWe’re throwing it back to the ’80s\, when A La Carte first began! The first 500 groups on Friday will receive a retro\, Zoo-themed Rubik’s cube.\n\nSaturday \n\nGet here early for Tank and the Bangas — 40 Tank fans will receive a Milwaukee County Zoo camp chair!\n\nSunday \n\nCelebrate the final day of A La Carte\, when 40 lucky guests will receive a festival essentials pack (tote bag\, bucket hat\, and water bottle).\n\n* All musical entertainment is included with Zoo admission. Parking\, food\, attractions\, and rides are offered for an additional fee. Zoological Society membership is valid for A La Carte. \nFood and beverage vendors will accept credit or debit cards only — no cash. If needed\, cash can be converted to a pre-paid card in the Zoo Administration office. Cash\, credit\, and debit cards are all accepted for admission\, parking\, merchandise\, and attractions. \nDiscounted tickets are available to purchase at Tri City National Bank branches. Visit tcnb.com for locations and hours. Tickets are limited and only available while supplies last. \nThe Aviary closes at 3:30 p.m. All other animal buildings will be open\, closing one hour before the festival ends each night.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/a-la-carte-at-the-zoo-8/
LOCATION:Milwaukee County Zoo\, 10005 W. Blue Mound Rd.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260630T205715Z
CREATED:20260630T205715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T205715Z
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SUMMARY:Disaster! The 70's Musical
DESCRIPTION:Disaster! The 70’s Musical\nA musical parody of all your favorite 70’s disaster movies!\nAugust 13 – August 30\, 2026 \nSet in 1979 at the opening of New York’s hottest floating casino and disco\, Disaster! is a hilarious homage to the over-the-top disaster movies of the 1970s. As earthquakes shake\, infernos rage\, and one catastrophe after another threatens the ship\, an unforgettable cast of characters must band together to survive the chaos. Packed with some of the decade’s biggest hit songs—including “Hot Stuff\,” “I Will Survive\,” “Knock on Wood\,” “Hooked on a Feeling\,” and more—this side-splitting musical combines outrageous comedy\, larger-than-life characters\, and nonstop nostalgia. Whether you lived through the disco era or just love a good laugh\, Disaster! is a wildly entertaining musical adventure you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/disaster-the-70s-musical-10/
LOCATION:Bombshell Studio Theatre\, 19700 W. Bluemound Rd.\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T220000
DTSTAMP:20260818T113019Z
CREATED:20260818T113019Z
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SUMMARY:New Play Reading: Gloria in Excelsis Deo by Joy Heatherly
DESCRIPTION:Glory Dewitt is sent to an estate on the seaside for her “health” and made to recover in solitude. When Adelaide Rose washes up on the beach\, the house and its inhabitants\, maids\, nurse\, and young Glory alike\, are thrown into disarray. Addressing the harsh realities of women across the class divide in the Victorian era\, this new play asks how deeply society has truly changed. \nContent warnings: discussions of abuse\, infant death\, and allusions to mental illness/suicide
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/new-play-reading-gloria-in-excelsis-deo-by-joy-heatherly/
LOCATION:UWM Arts Center Theatre Building – Room B6\, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T200000
DTSTAMP:20260817T212947Z
CREATED:20260817T212947Z
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UID:992316-1787596200-1787601600@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Lake Park Musical Mondays: Mama Said String Band
DESCRIPTION:Variety takes center stage this summer at Lake Park Musical Mondays\, with eight evenings of different musical genres. \nDelivering a refreshing reinvention of sounds once forgotten\, Mama Said String Band has been impacting the bluegrass scene and beyond since its 2016 debut. Based in Louisville\, Kentucky\, the band’s four songwriters and players feature exquisite vocal harmonies and contemporary instrumentation. \nThe free shows run on eight Mondays at the Lake Park Summer Stage from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. July 6 through Aug. 24. \nLake Park Friends presents Lake Park Musical Mondays in cooperation with Milwaukee County Parks and with generous support from the Coles Family Foundation\, Potawatomi Casino Hotel\, Radio Milwaukee\, WMSE Radio 91.7FM\, OnMilwaukee\, Milwaukee Record and park volunteers.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/lake-park-musical-mondays-mama-said-string-band/
LOCATION:Lake Park\, 2975 N. Lake Park Rd.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172441Z
CREATED:20260420T172441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T172441Z
UID:963664-1787677200-1787677200@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. \nFood vendors will be in the park starting at 5:00 p.m. for dinner. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. \n2026 Chill on the Hill Line Up \nJune 9: Louie & The Flashbombs\, Bright Eyed &Blind \nJune 16: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra\, Hot & Dirty Brass Band to open \nJune 23: Wisconsin Space Program \nJune 30: American Legion Band \nJuly 7: Diet Lite\, Social Cig \nJuly 14: Full Nude and SSAANN \nJuly 21: Stallis Cowboys\, Torcado \nJuly 28: Father Sky\, Sugo \nAugust 4: Bo Randall Band\, Valley Fox \nAugust 11: Andrew Vadin Project\, Sleepersound\, Known Moons \nAugust 18: Obscure Birds\, November Criminals \nAugust 25: Crimes Against Nature\, Electricity Kills \nSeptember 1: Los Mitoteros \nAll acts and times are subject to change without notice.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/chill-on-the-hill-24/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park\, 3000 S. Howell Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T205726Z
CREATED:20260504T205657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T205726Z
UID:967704-1787677200-1787689800@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Commons Concert Series: Ladybird
DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee Public Market’s Riverwalk Commons Concert Series returns with local musicians\, food trucks and drinks under the I-794 freeway from 5pm – 8:30pm.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/riverwalk-commons-concert-series-ladybird/
LOCATION:Riverwalk Commons\, 423 N. Water St\,.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T230000
DTSTAMP:20260719T023111Z
CREATED:20260719T023111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T023111Z
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SUMMARY:clovers daughter
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis based alternative pop artist clovers daughter is coming to Shank Hall August 25th with locals Wonderful Bluffer and Blind Hill!
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/clovers-daughter/
LOCATION:Shank Hall\, 1434 N. Farwell Ave.\, Milwaukee\, CA\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T220000
DTSTAMP:20260709T172826Z
CREATED:20260709T172826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T172826Z
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SUMMARY:Todd Rundgren
DESCRIPTION:Todd Rundgren first broke into the music business in the late ’60s with the band Nazz\, for whom he wrote “Open Your Eyes” and “Hello It’s Me.” He then released several solo albums\, including 1972’s “Something/Anything?” (which featured a re-recording of “Hello It’s Me”) and then founded the rock band Utopia\, a group that drew on prog\, power-pop and new wave. In 1983\, Rundgren released one of his best-known songs\, “Bang the Drum All Day.” \nIn addition to his own work\, Rundgren is also a well-respected studio artist who’s produced albums for Hall & Oates\, XTC\, Psychedelic Furs\, and Meat Loaf. Rundgren has also continued to release solo albums\, including 2017’s “White Knight\,” which featured guest spots from Robyn\, Joe Walsh and Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/todd-rundgren/
LOCATION:The Pabst Theater\, 144 E. Wells St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260902T094159Z
CREATED:20260902T094159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T094159Z
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SUMMARY:Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series: Laura Farahzad Mayer
DESCRIPTION:Laura Farahzad Mayer is a Milwaukee-based artist and educator. Her experience growing up as the daughter of an Iranian immigrant in a small town informs her work\, which navigates through the grief of losing her father while seeking to connect two generations – her father and her children – who were never living at the same time. Her work explores themes of memory\, grief\, culture\, and generational storytelling. Mayer is a professor at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and is a recipient of the 2026 Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/artists-now-guest-lecture-series-laura-farahzad-mayer/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T203325Z
CREATED:20260518T203325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T203325Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park: New York State of Mind
DESCRIPTION:New York State of Mind: 52nd Street: The Music of Billy Joel \nEvery Thursday (except July 2\, 9 & 16) evening from June through September\, Cathedral Square Park comes alive with free live music in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. At its core a jazz series\, Jazz in the Park has grown to celebrate a wide range of genres — from salsa and swing to blues\, funk\, tribute nights\, and fan favorites that get you moving. \nNew in 2026\, Jazz in the Park will be preceded each Thursday by Cathedral Square Market\, beginning at 3 p.m.\, creating an extended evening of community\, food\, and entertainment in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. \n2026 Jazz in the Park Schedule \nJune 4: Salsa in the Park: Junior Rivera y su Orquesta featuring Salsabrositas MKE \nJune 11: Divas Take the Stage: B.D. Greer Presents: Divas & Jazz \nJune 18: Long Live the Queen: Respect! A Tribute to The Queen of Soul \nJune 25: Dirt Roads & Dive Bars: Driveway Thriftdwellers \nJuly 23: Back to the 80s: The First Wave \nJuly 30: Midnight in Chicago: Ivy Ford Band \nAugust 6: Swing Into Summer: Old Sam and the Teardrops featuring Lindy Hop MKE \nAugust 13: Dead on the Square: Deadelijk \nAugust 20: Dance Floor Takeover: Platinum \nAugust 27: New York State of Mind: 52nd Street: The Music of Billy Joel \nSeptember 3: Smooth Sailing: Whole Yachta Love \nSeptember 10: All Aboard the Dark Side: Goth Barge \nJazz in the Park and Cathedral Square Market are both free and open to the public. The market runs Thursdays beginning at 3 p.m. and the performers take the stage at 6 p.m\, all at Cathedral Square Park\, 520 E. Wells St. in downtown Milwaukee. For more information\, visit easttown.com
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/jazz-in-the-park-new-york-state-of-mind/
LOCATION:Cathedral Square Park\, 520 E. Wells St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260824T052645Z
CREATED:20260824T052551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T052645Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Panalure & Denny Rauen
DESCRIPTION:Panalure invites you to an evening of original music inside the beautiful Charles Allis Art Museum—with very special guest\, Denny Rauen. This is our first time playing The Allis\, so come out and support Milwaukee’s vibrant music scene! $15 (includes museum admission); Doors & Bar 5 pm; Music 6-8 pm. Tickets available at door or in advance at link. \nDENNY RAUEN\nMaster luthier and internationally-acclaimed acoustic guitarist\, Denny Rauen will open the evening with wordless songs of the soul\, written with pluck and twang telling the stories of life. \nPANALURE\nFounded in 2012\, Panalure is a Milwaukee band with an eclectic mix of rock\, folk\, country\, blues and jazz. If you’re looking for a label\, Americana will do. Sharply crafted lyrics collide with genre-twisting elements take the listener across a vast musical landscape. \nCHARLES ALLIS ART MUSEUM\nDesigned between 1909-11 by renowned Milwaukee architect Alexander Eschweiler\, this English Tudor mansion features many of the home’s original furnishings alongside the extensive art collection of Sarah and Charles Allis.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/an-evening-with-panalure-denny-rauen/
LOCATION:Charles Allis Art Museum\, 1801 N. Prospect Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260715T155253Z
CREATED:20260715T155253Z
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SUMMARY:Lounj Acts
DESCRIPTION:The Wicked Hop/Jackalope Lounj are proud to present Lounj Acts: A live music series presenting the best in local and regional bands in an intimate setting every Thursday. All ages welcome\, never a cover charge! \nThursday August 27th\, 7-9 p.m. presenting Carl Erikstrup \nAlt-country and roots rock singer-songwriter currently based in Milwaukee\, WI.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/lounj-acts-7/
LOCATION:Jackalope Lounj\, 345 N. Broadway\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260630T205934Z
CREATED:20260630T205934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T205934Z
UID:981554-1787859000-1787859000@urbanmilwaukee.com
SUMMARY:Disaster! The 70's Musical
DESCRIPTION:Disaster! The 70’s Musical\nA musical parody of all your favorite 70’s disaster movies!\nAugust 13 – August 30\, 2026 \nSet in 1979 at the opening of New York’s hottest floating casino and disco\, Disaster! is a hilarious homage to the over-the-top disaster movies of the 1970s. As earthquakes shake\, infernos rage\, and one catastrophe after another threatens the ship\, an unforgettable cast of characters must band together to survive the chaos. Packed with some of the decade’s biggest hit songs—including “Hot Stuff\,” “I Will Survive\,” “Knock on Wood\,” “Hooked on a Feeling\,” and more—this side-splitting musical combines outrageous comedy\, larger-than-life characters\, and nonstop nostalgia. Whether you lived through the disco era or just love a good laugh\, Disaster! is a wildly entertaining musical adventure you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/disaster-the-70s-musical-11/
LOCATION:Bombshell Studio Theatre\, 19700 W. Bluemound Rd.\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T213000
DTSTAMP:20260817T191657Z
CREATED:20260817T191634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T191657Z
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SUMMARY:The Marshall Tucker Band
DESCRIPTION:While I’m Young Tour \nDoug Gray – lead vocals\nB.B. Borden – drums\nRyan Ware – bass / vocals\nMarcus James Henderson – keyboards / saxophone / flute / vocals\nChris Hicks – guitar / vocals\nRick Willis – guitar / vocals \nWhen you wake up and want to put a smile on your face\, you think of the songs that always manage to reach down and touch your soul the moment you hear the first note. The Marshall Tucker Band is one such group that continues to have a profound level of impact on successive generations of listeners who’ve been “Searchin’ for a Rainbow” and found it perfectly represented by this tried-and-true Southern institution over the decades. “I’ve been in tune with how music can make you feel\, right from when I was first in the crib\,” explains lead vocalist and bandleader Doug Gray\, who’s been fronting the MTB since the very beginning. “I was born with that. And I realized it early on\, back when I was a little kid and my mom and dad encouraged me to get up there and sing whatever song came on the jukebox. It got to the point where people were listening to me more than what was on the jukebox! There’s a certain gift I found I could share\, whether I was in front of five people or 20\,000 people. I was blessed with that ability and I’m thankful I can share with others.” \nThe Marshall Tucker Band came together as a young\, hungry\, and quite driven six-piece outfit in Spartanburg\, South Carolina in 1972\, having duly baptized themselves with the name of a blind piano tuner after they found it inscribed on a key to their original rehearsal space — and they’ve been in tune with tearing it up on live stages both big and small all across the globe ever since. Plus\, the band’s mighty music catalog\, consisting of more than 20 studio albums and a score of live releases\, has racked up multi-platinum album sales many times over. A typically rich MTB setlist is bubbling over with a healthy dose of hits like the heartfelt singalong “Heard It in a Love Song\,” the insistent pleading of “Can’t You See” (the signature tune of MTB’s late co-founding lead guitarist and then-principal songwriter Toy Caldwell)\, the testifying “Fire on the Mountain\,” the wanderlust gallop of “Long Hard Ride\,” and the explosive testimony of “Ramblin\,’” to name but a few. \nIndeed\, the secret ingredient to the ongoing success of The Marshall Tucker Band’s influence can be seen and felt far and wide throughout many mainstream digital outlets (Netflix\, Amazon\, etc.). In essence\, it’s this inimitable down-home sonic style that helped make the MTB the first truly progressive Southern band to grace this nation’s airwaves — the proof of which can be found within the grooves and ever-shifting gears of “Take the Highway\,” the first song on their self-titled April 1973 debut album on Capricorn Records\, The Marshall Tucker Band. “We had the commonality of having all grown up together in Spartanburg\,” explains Gray about his original MTB bandmates\, guitar wizard Toy Caldwell and his brother\, bassist Tommy Caldwell\, alongside rhythm guitarist George McCorkle\, drummer Paul T. Riddle\, and flautist/saxophonist Jerry Eubanks. “The framework for Marshall Tucker’s music is more like a spaceship than a house\,” Gray continues\, “because you can look out of a lot of windows and see a variety of things that show where we’ve been and what we’ve done\, and how we’ve travelled through time to bring those experiences out in all of our songs.” \nThe Marshall Tucker Band’s influence can be felt far and wide through many respected contemporaries and the artists who’ve followed the path forged by their collective footsteps and footstomps. “MTB helped originate and personify what was to become known as Southern rock\, and I was privileged to watch it all come together in the ’70s\, night after night\,” said the legendary late Charlie Daniels. “In fact\, The Charlie Daniels Band has played more dates with The Marshall Tucker Band over the past years than any other band we’ve ever worked with. Even after all these years — after the tragedies\, the miles\, the personnel changes\, and the many developments in the music business.” Daniels added that he never got tired of seeing his MTB brothers on the road: “Whenever Doug Gray walks into my dressing room with that big ol’ smile of his and then we hug each other and sit and talk for a while\, the evening is complete.” \n“I remember seeing Marshall Tucker and The Outlaws play together in Jacksonville many years ago\, when I was just a kid\,” recalls Lynyrd Skynyrd lead singer Johnny Van Zant. “And I heard them all over the radio back then too. They were just so cool and so unique that I fell in love with the band\, and I also fell in love with the music. Having them open for us on all those dates was like a dream come true\, and they’re still as good as I’ve ever seen them. It brought back a lot of memories for me\, because I really looked up to those guys when I was first starting out.” \nEd Roland\, the lead vocalist and chief songwriter for Collective Soul\, adds “The Marshall Tucker Band had a big influence on me and they still do.” Roland\, who’s lived the majority of his life in and around Atlanta\, also proudly points out that his band’s biggest hit\, “Shine\,” owes a clear debt to the musical structure of “Can’t You See\,” and he’ll often start off by singing the opening line to that song — “I’m gonna take a freight train” — whenever Collective Soul performs “Shine” live. “We don’t want to stray from what we grew up listening to\,” Roland continues. “I think that’s something important for people to hear. It’s just who we are\, and I don’t think we should run from it. Hopefully\, people see that southern connection to the bands we love like Marshall Tucker in our music.” \nDoug Gray sees no end to the road that lies ahead for The Marshall Tucker Band\, whose legacy is being carried forward by the man himself and his current bandmates\, drummer B.B. Borden (Mother’s Finest\, The Outlaws)\, bassist/vocalist Ryan Ware\, keyboardist/saxophonist/flautist/vocalist Marcus James Henderson\, guitarist/vocalist Chris Hicks\, and guitarist/ vocalist Rick Willis. “You know\, I think it was Toy Caldwell’s dad who said\, ‘There’s more to gray hair than old bones\,’ and we still have a lot of stories yet to tell\,” Gray concludes. “People ask me all the time what I’m gonna do when I turn 80\, and I always say\, ‘The same thing that we’re continuing to do now.’ We’re road warriors\, there’s no doubt about that — and I don’t intend to slow down.” May the MTB wagon train continue running like the wind on a long hard ride for many more years to come. One thing we absolutely know for sure: If you heard it in a Marshall Tucker Band song\, it certainly can’t be wrong. \n—Mike Mettler\, this ol’ MTB chronologist
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/the-marshall-tucker-band/
LOCATION:The Pabst Theater\, 144 E. Wells St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T212946Z
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SUMMARY:The Deer Garden Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Summer Concert Series will bring local artists to The Deer Garden presented by Michelob ULTRA\, located in Deer District\, every Friday night from June 5-Aug. 28. \nAll concerts are free to attend and will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Drink specials will be available at The Deer Garden presented by Michelob ULTRA. \nThe complete 2026 Summer Concert Series schedule is below: \n\nJune 5: Tobias Canion\nJune 19: Xeno & Joe\nJune 26: Andrew David Weber\nJuly 3: Shuga Blu\nJuly 10: Peter Thomas\nJuly 17: Marr’Lo Parada\nJuly 24: Judson Brown Band\nJuly 31: Bruce Humphries\nAug. 7: Mixtape\nAug. 14: Tim Wright\nAug. 21: Catelyn Huckstep\nAug. 28: Party 2 Go
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/the-deer-garden-summer-concert-series-12/
LOCATION:Deer District\, 1134 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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