Lex Allen

Milwaukee Comedy Festival Goes Virtual

Plus, ghost tours at The Riverside Theater, Unfinished Legacy streetwear pop-up at Sky High, and Kayak and Yoga at Kletzsch Park

3 Concerts, 3 Nonprofits, 1 Day

Rock the Stream LIVE Extravaganza. Get to know the artists and organizations.

World Premiere The Quest for Solomon’s Treasure

Opens First Stage’s 2020/21 Virtual Season of Plays

New Grants Allow Black Cat Alley to Add More Murals in 2020

3 Wisconsin Artists Announced for New Murals

Watch the Riverkeeper Boat Parade

Also, Jazz in the Park goes virtual and there are many upcoming brewery events.

Black is Beautiful Slow Ride Loops Through City

Over 1,000 people take to their bikes to spread a message of social justice.

Lex Allen, “Say His Name, George Floyd”

Rock the Stream Plays For Nonprofits

Rock the Green and musicians team on new weekly streamed concert to benefit nonprofits.

The Brewery Neighborhood Improvement District #1 to host first VinterSköl Musik Fest

First edition winter music festival set in amazing venues across the beautiful, historic Brewery District

Merriment Social, Third Coast Provisions Owners Plan Pizza Joint

Also New: Walker’s Point gets a taste of the Caribbean and an upscale restaurant comes to Brady St.

The Brewery Neighborhood Improvement District #1 to host first VinterSköl Musik Fest

First edition winter music festival set in amazing venues across the beautiful, historic Brewery District.

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

5 Milwaukeeans to Be Thankful For

Milwaukee is a better -- and far more interesting place -- because of these five folks.

My Favorite Films. So Far

Ranking the best -- and absolute worst -- of 12 films we've seen to date.

There was Something for Everyone at Summer Soulstice

Music, food and fun at the annual East Side music festival.

Guide to Summer Soulstice Music Festival

Milwaukee's biggest local-music block party is this weekend, with places to eat drink, see and make.

Summer Soulstice Music Festival Returns to North Ave June 22

Saturday, June 22, the East Side celebrates the longest day of the year and the best of Milwaukee

Shall We Gather at the Rivers

Volunteers at 65 locations along city's three rivers pitched in for Riverkeeper's Spring Cleanup.

Milwaukee Music Inspires Art Series

“30x30x30” opens Friday, April 26, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

2019 WAMI Awards Range Widely

Paul Cebar, The Chordettes, Realm voted into Hall of Fame. Our photos capture the scene.

Milwaukee Backline and Austin KUTX’s “The Break” Musicians Join Forces For SXSW Showcase Highlighting Up-And-Coming Artists From Their Cities

Free Showcase Show Set For March 12 at Barracuda in Austin

Four Milwaukee Musicians Complete First “Backline” Mentorship Program, Use $20,000 in Grants and Travel to L.A., NYC and London

Radio Milwaukee / gener8tor’s First Music Accelerator Ends With Showcase Concert

Milwaukee Film Announce Guests at 10th Annual Festival

Oscar winner John Ridley and Emmy winning actress Felicity Huffman to appear on panel in partnership with Nō Studios; Netflix star DeWanda Wise, rapper Speech, and 100+ guests attending the festival

Congratulations to our 2018 BeOUT Award winners

Join us Thursday for National Coming Out Day!

Backline Selects First Four Musicians for 12-Week Accelerator Mentorship Program Including $20,000 Grants

Music-Industry Pros Select Backline Artists After 340 Applications Received

Inside The 42

Glass + Griddle restaurant, beer garden opening in time for motorcyclists to roll into town.

Nomad Nacional is an Urban Marvel

Pop-up soccer bar in 125-year-old building a case study in urban revitalization.

PrideFest kicks off 2018 summer festival season

State's largest LGBTQ gathering recognizes those who #LiveProud

Arte Para Todos Holiday Hip Hop Fundraiser

Arte Para Todos is also proud to announce a series of lead-up concerts before the official 2018 festival.

Dinner in the Alley Moves Indoor

Unique fundraiser by Salvation Army came inside due to rain, all captured in our photos.

10 Wisconsin Avenue Mini-Murals

Artist Mauricio Ramirez's murals on 10 Wisconsin Ave. utility boxes are complete. Take a look.

Wisconsin Avenue utility box mural project concludes with ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 11

All 10 utility box murals were composed and created by Mauricio Ramirez

Summer Soulstice Music Festival set for Saturday, June 24

East Side Summer Soulstice Music Festival - information from Alderman Nik Kovac

Sculpture Milwaukee Opens to Public

City now has a world-class sculpture exhibition on its main street.

Sculpture Milwaukee kicks off May 31 with mayoral proclamation, live entertainment and free lunch

Chase Tower at Water and Wisconsin to host ribbon-cutting ceremony from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Summerfest Announces Johnson Controls World Sound Stage Headliners and Performance Dates

Now, for a limited time, fans can purchase a Summerfest Power Pass for $80 and a 3-Day Pass for $45.

Arte Para Todos 2017

One secret headliner will be announced the week before the festival.

Summer Soulstice Music Festival Announces 2017 Lineup

In its 17th year, the Summer Soulstice Music Festival is a celebration of the East Side and the longest day of the year.

VoodooHoney Casts A Spell on Valentine’s Day

The night features a full range of Milwaukee’s emerging and mature talents.

VoodooHoney Casts A Spell on Valentine’s Day

The night features a full range of Milwaukee’s emerging and mature talents.

Diverse Genres Dominate Top Honors at 2016 Radio Milwaukee Music Awards

Top Winners Include Hip-Hop, Rock, R&B, Synth Pop and EDM Artists

Islands of Brilliance presents year two of Colors & Chords

Musical acts and visual artists help raise funds for autism organization

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Expected Festival Guests

Headliners include Academy Award-winner John Ridley, Emmy Award-winner Sam Pollard, The Blind Side actor Quinton Aaron, Silicon Valley actor Martin Starr, and Arrested Development actor Mae Whitman

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Cream City Cinema Program Lineup

58 locally-made films to be presented; $12,500 to be awarded in juried prizes

Sabbatic Offers 99 Cent Drinks

Every day from 7:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Plus a regular Happy Hour, and lots of attitude.

Thai-Namite Is a Spicy Treat

The food’s great. And the reduced-price beers help cool off the heat.

Strange Fruit Music Festival Addresses Racial Inequities

Strange Fruit is a music festival that explores the thoughts and emotions of local musicians as to the present climate of racial relations both in Milwaukee and the country as a whole.

Faux Fiction Is the Real Thing

The Milwaukee alt-rock band calls its music "pop fuzz." It's catchy.

NEWaukee Announces Partnership with Diversatek

Diversatek aims to increase community awareness

PrideFest Milwaukee celebrates triumph over tragedy

Community unites for largest LGBTQ pride celebration ever

AUTOmatic Embraces Classic Hip-Hop

The band and its leader Darius Windom have even collaborated with Speech.

Foreign Goods, City’s Most Eclectic Band?

Nine crack musicians meld rap, hip hop, jazz, world music, yet keep the sound raw.

Summer Soulstice Music Festival Announces 2016 Lineup

Summer Soulstice Music Festival is Milwaukee’s largest local music festival and is set to take place on June 25th, 2016.

Fire on Water Is Great for Music

And the happy hour runs four hours, and all night on Tuesday.

The Man With Two Bands

Donny and the Robot and DASHCAM have different sounds but the same solo artist.

Milwaukee Day celebrates all things 414 at Turner Hall Ballroom

Bringing the community together for a great cause

Milwaukee Day celebrates all things 414 at Turner Hall Ballroom

Bringing the community together for a great cause

Best 15 Local Music Shows of 2015

Milwaukee’s music scene keeps getting better, as this list suggests.

Rock Out for Halloween

Great concerts -- and one book reading -- happening this Saturday.

The Rise of Three.Stacks.Eliot

Sam Lewis talks about the Milwaukee jazz and hip hop band, which plays at Garibaldi’s tonight.

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Over 100 Expected Guests

Headliners include actors Raven-Symoné and John Ashton; documentary subjects April Carrión and Moziah Bridges; award-winning directors Chad Gracia and Stanley Nelson

Vista King Offers Great Lake Cruises

And on certain nights, the cruise has a happy hour. It’s my favorite bar.

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Cream City Cinema Lineup

The Milwaukee Music Video Show debuts as new program

The Musical Journey of Jay Anderson

The leader of Foreign Goods, just 23, is a deep thinker and musician.

Hi Hat Garage Is Quite a Scene

One of the best deals in town: half-off taps, rail mixers and wine.

Lex Allen

"I like going to brunch in the Third Ward. You can practically taste the creativity in the air."