Riverwest

Café Corazón to Host Margaritas & Magic, a New 21+ After-Hours Show Filled with Laughter & Mind-Bending Magic on March 28

Council Approves Creation of Stella’s Playground, City’s First Universally Accessible Play Space

The Legacy of Terry Coffman

Coffman, 80, led MIAD for 20 years, helped revitalize Third Ward.

Lynden Announces Third Cohort of Ruth Arts Mary L. Nohl Alumni Awardees

Four Artists Selected

Renew Your Vows at Lakefront This Weekend

Or swap koozies at Club Garibaldi.

Controversial Riverwest Tavern On Hold

Business hits another licensing snag, council schedules more debate.

Standing up to ICE: Resources & Summary from February 2 Town Hall

Statement from Alderman Alex Brower February 6, 2026

Committee Endorses New Riverwest Market

Committee approves Metro Pantry for former Dollar General, but with strict conditions.

Riverwest Sports Bar Wins Key Approval

After addressing neighbors concerns, Diaspora Sports Bar gets committee approval.

GOP Silence Is Deafening on Shooting of Alex Pretti

Wisconsin members of Congress afraid to address ICE killing of a native son?

Restaurants Offer Dry January Fundraiser Events

Plus: New bars and restaurants and what will former Martino's become?

Mandel Sells Unique Apartment Building

La Crosse firm buys Belay.

Riverwest Radio Hosts First Holiday Market & Cookie Sale

Dec. 20 at Falcon Hall – Last-Minute Gifts, Local Makers, and 27 Varieties of Cookies

Café Corazón Hosting a Festive Paint-and-Sip After-Hours Dec. 14 in Bay View

Do You Know Milwaukee’s Muffin Man?

Community-focused effort reactivating former Riverwest Co-op space.

They’re Back: The J Ryan Trio Returns to The Jazz Gallery on December 13

Amorphic Beer is Turning Four

Riverwest brewery hosting Dec. 6 celebration with live music, special beer releases and food trucks.

Amorphic 4th Birthday Party – December 6th 2025 – 12-10 p.m.

Literary Nonprofit To Take Over The Bindery

Bay View printing and community hub finds well-known new occupant.

Joint Riverwest town hall to take place on Thursday

St. Francis Children’s Center Joins Next Door’s Child Care Partnership Program to Expand Access to High-Quality Early Childhood Education in Milwaukee

St. Francis Children’s Center Joins Next Door’s Child Care Partnership Program to Expand Access to High-Quality Early Childhood Education in Milwaukee

The Stier/Sundstrom Double Quartet Plays at the Jazz Gallery on Nov. 14

Trainfest Chugs Into The Baird Center

Plus: Don't miss Mad Planet's epic costume party.

Rock n’ Roll n’ Register: Chappell Hoan Halloween Show Kicks Off Ladies Rock Camp 2026 Registration!

From Brownfields to Blue Waters, Mayor Names New Port Director

Benji Timm tapped to lead Port Milwaukee.

So Little Time…So Much Music

Café Corazón Hosting a Halloween-Themed Paint-and-Sip After-Hours Oct. 19 in Bay View

Harvest Fun for Everyone

Flannel Fest, Comedy Fest and The Low Down.

The Jazz Gallery Makes It Real on October 11

In the age of screens, sampling, and AI there is a concurrent and deep-seated craving for “something real.”

MKE Studio Tour This Weekend

Five New Studios and 11 New Artists Added This Year

Café Corazón Extends National Brunch Day Through Monday, Sept. 22, to Ensure First Responders, Nurses, Doctors, and Those in the Service Industry Can Brunch, Too

Riverwest Co-op Is Closing

Citing financial issues, it will close at end of month after 24 years.

Ren Faire Returns To Riverwest

Plus: Milwaukee Fire Department's big anniversary bash and Milwaukee ComicCon.

Two Different Parties on National Avenue This Weekend

Steny's turns 40 and Silver City Fest celebrates westside neighborhood.

New Tenant For Shuttered Riverwest Dollar General

Grocery store and restaurant proposed for boarded-up building.

New Gallery Installation at River Press Opening August 29

Riverwest Will Again Host Argren Faire

Wisconsin Breweries Create Packers-Themed Beer

Plus: Burger deals, flood damage and a Deer District shakeup.

Lakefront Brewery Has Tasty Food

Good fish fries, soups, sandwiches and the rathskeller-like room is a good place to hang out.

Vintage Marks 15 Years on Prospect Avenue

Carnival-themed party to offer games, food and drink specials.

August at Lynden

Community gearing up for the 2025 Riverwest 24

Annual community ride begins this evening

Fueling the 24: Riverwest Co-op Cafe, volunteers feed 700 riders before Riverwest24

From BrewFest To Bicycles, It’s A Busy Weekend

And don't forget to check out German Fest and a chamber music festival.

SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits

Here's the latest on challenges for Social Development Commission.

Bastille Days Storms Into Milwaukee

But don't miss the first Riverwest Blueberry Fest.

New Art Studio, Shop and Gallery coming to Riverwest Neighborhood

Grand Opening Celebration will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025

Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns

'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.

Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations

'Chaos is where we're at right now,' says alderman.

New Bar and Restaurant Proposed For Harambee Neighborhood

Soul of a Starr aims to open in the coming months with a focus on community.

Proposed Riverwest Food Truck Park Seeks Investors

The project would save a historic building.

Café Corazón to Host Vegan Meetup for Charity June 12 (from 4:30-6 p.m.) in Bay View

First of Its Kind Tasting Event to Benefit Sauce, a Nonprofit that Delivers Meals to the Hungry via Bicycle

Poetry in the Park Returns for Its 11th Season

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in May

10 new establishments, including two new cafes, a Puerto Rican eatery and an acai bar, opened in Milwaukee last month.

On Your Marks, Get Set, Beer Run!

Plus: Bay View Gallery Night and Downtown Dining Week.

Smoothie Cafe Proposed For Downer Avenue

Tropical Smoothie Cafe plans third Milwaukee location next to Downer Theatre.

Family Kite Festival Will Take Over Lakefront

Plus: Don't miss the inaugural Morgan Park Picnic.

See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.

Campaign Launched To Build City’s First Inclusive Playground

Battle with cancer leads to making Stella's Playground for children of all abilities.

MCTS and Summerfest Announce Transit Options for 2025 Festival

Mystery Movie Being Filmed in Milwaukee With Kevin Spacey

'Road Worthy' independent film being shot in Riverwest.

Nessun Dorma Is a Riverwest Classic

Classy Italian bistro with small menu, good food and also a nice brunch.

Dollar General Shutters Southside Store

It's the second location to close in Milwaukee within a year, as company plans to close nearly 100 stores across the country.

Jim Gaffigan’s Milwaukee Shows Set New Riverside Theater Sales Record

The Comedian’s Recent Run of Six Shows Promoted by the Pabst Theater Group Grossed Nearly $1.1 Million in Ticket Sales

New Assessments Show Milwaukee Property Values Grew 15% Last Year

Follows a 17% increase last year. What will the tax impact be?

New Restaurant For Bay View’s White House

Mother's, led by Vanessa Rose, aims to open in time for Pride Month.

WaterMarks To Host City-Wide Event in Honor of NSF’s 75th Anniversary

Bars & Recreation Says, ‘Thank You’ to Milwaukee with $4.14 Activities for Four Hours and 14 Minutes on Milwaukee Day

Breweries React to Trump Tariffs Impact on Aluminum Prices

$0.005 per can hike smaller than expected, but adds up for large-scale operations.

Brower Defeats Bauman In Race To Replace Brostoff

The nonpartisan Milwaukee Common Council now has a self-described socialist joining its ranks.

To Celebrate its 15 Anniversary, Café Corazón Cooks Up Offer to Deliver Free Guacamole, Chips and Salsa to Hungry Workers at 15 Milwaukee Companies

Milwaukee’s 3rd District Aldermanic Candidates to Appear at March 25 Forum Hosted by East Side Neighborhood Associations

Artist Pamela Scesniak Has Died

She was a longtime member of women's polka band The Squeezettes.

Prospective Tenant Found For Company Brewing Space

Vanessa Rose hopes to build a LGBTQ+ third space, combining food, art and activism.

Who Will Win 3rd District Aldermanic Race Between Brower and Bauman?

And what does socialist Alex Brower have in common with Republican Bob Donovan?

Brower, Bauman Advance From 8-Way Race to Replace Brostoff

Alexander Kostal narrowly finishes third.

Mamma Knows Best!

Florentine Opera Presents a Comedic Spin on Opera Behind the Scenes