Riverwest is a mostly residential neighborhood located between the Milwaukee River on the east and south, N. Holton St. on the west and E. Capitol Dr. on the north.

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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
Lynden Announces Third Cohort of Ruth Arts Mary L. Nohl Alumni Awardees
Standing up to ICE: Resources & Summary from February 2 Town Hall
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Standing up to ICE: Resources & Summary from February 2 Town Hall

Statement from Alderman Alex Brower February 6, 2026

Riverwest Radio Hosts First Holiday Market & Cookie Sale
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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
They’re Back: The J Ryan Trio Returns to The Jazz Gallery on December 13
Amorphic 4th Birthday Party – December 6th 2025 – 12-10 p.m.
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
Rock n’ Roll n’ Register: Chappell Hoan Halloween Show Kicks Off Ladies Rock Camp 2026 Registration!
So Little Time…So Much Music
Café Corazón Hosting a Halloween-Themed Paint-and-Sip After-Hours Oct. 19 in Bay View
The Jazz Gallery Makes It Real on October 11
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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
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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
New Gallery Installation at River Press Opening August 29
Riverwest Will Again Host Argren Faire
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Riverwest Will Again Host Argren Faire

 

August at Lynden
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August at Lynden

 

Community gearing up for the 2025 Riverwest 24
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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
New Art Studio, Shop and Gallery coming to Riverwest Neighborhood
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New Art Studio, Shop and Gallery coming to Riverwest Neighborhood

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

Café Corazón to Host Vegan Meetup for Charity June 12 (from 4:30-6 p.m.) in Bay View
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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
MCTS and Summerfest Announce Transit Options for 2025 Festival
Jim Gaffigan’s Milwaukee Shows Set New Riverside Theater Sales Record
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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

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
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
Mamma Knows Best!
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Mamma Knows Best!

Florentine Opera Presents a Comedic Spin on Opera Behind the Scenes

Café Corazón Named Best Mexican Eatery in Wisconsin; Hosting Margarita-Making Class Feb. 19
Neighborhood Groups Host Candidate Forum Feb. 11 for Milwaukee’s 3rd Aldermanic District
East Side Neighborhood Associations to Host Candidate Forum for 2025 Third District Aldermanic Election  
Gordon Park Friends District 3 Alderperson Candidate Forum
Josh Anderson Announces Run for Alderman in Milwaukee’s 3rd District
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Josh Anderson Announces Run for Alderman in Milwaukee’s 3rd District

Progressive candidate committed to safe communities, affordable energy, and community investment

Amorphic THIRD Birthday Party!
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Amorphic THIRD Birthday Party!

 

Full Frontal Püppetry presents “Re-Gift: X-Mas Skits & Best of 2024”
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Full Frontal Püppetry presents “Re-Gift: X-Mas Skits & Best of 2024”

Playing December 10th & 11th at Amorphic Beer in Milwaukee

Lakefront Brewery Unveils Their 2024 Lineup of Black Friday Beers for Year 14
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Lakefront Brewery Unveils Their 2024 Lineup of Black Friday Beers for Year 14

Black Friday is a big day for beer, the local brewery looks forward to continuing their tradition of hosting one of the biggest Milwaukee beer events of the year.

Milwaukee Press Club to Launch “Off the Record” Amber IPA in Collaboration with Black Husky Brewing to Support Journalism Scholarships
Alumni Brewers Create New Beer
Milwaukee Empty Bowls is Next Sunday!
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Milwaukee Empty Bowls is Next Sunday!

 

Lakefront Brewery Inches Toward Autumn with Their 4th Annual Fall Fest of Ale
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Lakefront Brewery Inches Toward Autumn with Their 4th Annual Fall Fest of Ale

Lakefront announces their annual celebration of the fall season with a variety of offerings for all ages.

Argren Faire comes to Riverwest this weekend
Lakefront Brewery Partners with Riverwest Elementary to Raise Important Funds for Their Students
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Lakefront Brewery Partners with Riverwest Elementary to Raise Important Funds for Their Students

Lakefront looks to a variety of ways to fundraise for the school’s eco-friendly playground renovation designed by community partner, Reflo.

Riverwest 24 Bike Race returns with fun amid competition
Announcing the Creation of the Southeast Wisconsin Farmers Market Collaborative
City of Milwaukee awards Fresh Food Access Fund Grants
COA Youth & Family Centers to host Skyline Music Series
Locust Street Festival returns to Riverwest this Sunday
2024 is the “Summer to Be Seen”
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2024 is the “Summer to Be Seen”

Statewide anniversary tour elevates 16 hometown pride events

WMSE’s 22nd Rockabilly Chili Winners Announced
Woodland Pattern’s 30th Annual Poetry Marathon & Benefit
Girls Rock MKE’s Ladies Rock Camp Returns in April 2024
Amorphic Beer 2nd Birthday Party, December 9th!
Lakefront Brewery Celebrates Halloween with a Double Feature
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Lakefront Brewery Celebrates Halloween with a Double Feature

Local brewery gets into the spooky spirit with a special night featuring two classic films.

‘Mailman Mike’ to receive retirement honor from Common Council
Center Street Daze Festival Saturday August 12 11-7pm
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Center Street Daze Festival Saturday August 12 11-7pm

E. Center Street from Humboldt to Holton Centerstreetdazefestival.com

More affordable housing coming to 3rd Aldermanic District
Locust Street Festival returns to Riverwest this Sunday
Wells Fargo Awards $180,000 to Eight Milwaukee Area Nonprofits
Riverwest Brewing Syndicate Colab Beer Release Party Thursday, May 18th
Falcon Flea back as Monthly Market Series in Riverwest
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Falcon Flea back as Monthly Market Series in Riverwest

Falcon Flea is back for its second market, taking place in the Falcon Bowl Ballroom April 2nd from 11am-5pm, and will feature goods from over 20 vendors including handmade wares, art, and vintage.

Housing Trust Fund allocation provides support for Riverwest apartments, food center
Housing Trust Fund projects selected, will go to Council for review
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Housing Trust Fund projects selected, will go to Council for review

Housing Trust Fund grants totaling more than $8.8 million would create new homes, help the homeless, create jobs and help with homeowner repairs

Amorphic Beer Happenings for the week of Monday, Nov 14th, 2022
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Amorphic Beer Happenings for the week of Monday, Nov 14th, 2022

Saturday, Nov 19th

Riverwest Brewery Syndicate Shuttle Annoucement
Get Inky with Anchor Press, Paper and Print!
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Get Inky with Anchor Press, Paper and Print!

Milwaukee’s robust print community gets another addition: Anchor Press, Paper & Print lands in Riverwest.

Colectivo Coffee & University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Partner Together for New Coffee
September at the Lynden Sculpture Garden
Radio Milwaukee’s new HYFIN channel to launch with Milwaukee Bucks and Soul Brew Kombucha partnerships
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Radio Milwaukee’s new HYFIN channel to launch with Milwaukee Bucks and Soul Brew Kombucha partnerships

DJ LOLO and DJ GEMINI GILLY will perform at Juneteenth’s TeenZone stage, presented by HYFIN

Lakefront Brewery Hosts Inaugural Gluten-free Friendly Maifest
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Lakefront Brewery Hosts Inaugural Gluten-free Friendly Maifest

Lakefront excited to host Springtime makers market celebrating gluten-free products.

Statement from Nik Kovac after Starting New Job as City of Milwaukee Budget Director
Milwaukee Public Library Announces 2022-2023 Poet Laureate
Lakefront Brewery Releases 2022 Pink Boots Beer: Grisette
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Lakefront Brewery Releases 2022 Pink Boots Beer: Grisette

Lakefront’s 2022 Grisette will help support Pink Boots Society.

Bliffert Lumber & Hardware Powers Up with Solar
Local Breweries Collaborate on Milwaukee River Clean-up for Earth Month
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Local Breweries Collaborate on Milwaukee River Clean-up for Earth Month

Six breweries along the Milwaukee River invite the public to clean up the trails, parks and river corridor together on April 2

Lakefront Brewery and Black Husky Brewing Present The Inaugural Milwaukee Mayoral Firkin Tapping
Celebrate and Give at Nine Below’s Putting for the Pantry
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Celebrate and Give at Nine Below’s Putting for the Pantry

Nine Below to Offer Discounted Drinks with Non-Perishable Food Donations

Four Milwaukee-Area nonprofits receive the 2021 Data Dream Award which provides $10,000 in pro-bono research services to help agencies use data for better results
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Four Milwaukee-Area nonprofits receive the 2021 Data Dream Award which provides $10,000 in pro-bono research services to help agencies use data for better results

Data You Can Use, a nonprofit research group, also names their new president, Dr. Victor Amaya

Supervisor Johnson Recognized with Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award
JGCA Welcomes In A New Executive Director
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JGCA Welcomes In A New Executive Director

Kai Simone the newest part of Jazz Gallery History

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Announce Transition of LaVarnway Club Staff and Members to nearby Clubs
Beerline Shuffle community walk takes place this Saturday
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Beerline Shuffle community walk takes place this Saturday

The walk will begin and end at the Beerline Plaza located at 3350 N. Holton Street, and the route will feature a scavenger hunt, live music and multiple community art projects.

Riverworks Financial Clinic expands to help Milwaukee residents gain financial stability
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Riverworks Financial Clinic expands to help Milwaukee residents gain financial stability

Public private partnerships spur clinic’s growth to address long and short-term financial needs

Police investigating rash of broken car windows/vehicle damage cases
Locust Street Festival, Riverwest Beer Run cancel events for 2021
Beerline Trail Equitable Implementation Plan Wins Prestigious Spark Award from the American Planners Association Wisconsin Chapter
Advocate Aurora Health awards $450,000 in grants to increase access to food and housing in Milwaukee
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Advocate Aurora Health awards $450,000 in grants to increase access to food and housing in Milwaukee

The Better Together Fund’s final recipients seek to expand food and housing security during COVID-19 pandemic

Riverwest Workforce Housing and Food Accelerator
Kohl’s Healthy Families Awards Nutrition Education Grants to Six Milwaukee Organizations
Lager & Friends Beer Festival Goes Virtual, Becomes Milwaukee’s First Virtual Beer Festival
Gathering Place Brewing Releases Limited Batches of 4  Wordsmith Variations
Gathering Place Brewing Releasing 5 Draft Beers in Cans
March at Lynden
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March at Lynden

 

The Florentine Opera Announces 2020-21 Season: The Season of the Ensemble
Pink Boots Society Collaboration Brew Day Fundraiser
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Pink Boots Society Collaboration Brew Day Fundraiser

International Women’s Day – Sunday March 8, 2020 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

12th Annual Radio Milwaukee Music Awards Honor New Sounds of Milwaukee, Including SistaStrings and Klassik
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