You can take a journey of a thousand miles, just by crossing the street in the Milwaukee Theater District. This month, you can explore distant lands, go on a European adventure and even visit the magical realm of Green Bay. From the Emerald City to the Swiss Alps, November is stacked with standout…
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Cool breezes roll in from Lake Michigan, leaves crunch underfoot and the call of a ballgame fills the air at American Family Field. Milwaukee doesn’t slow down when summer ends. Trade tailgates for Oktoberfest tents, swap fair food for pumpkin-spiced treats and raise a glass to a fall you’ll only…
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Summer has come and passed, but theater season’s here at last, wake me up when September ends. Costumes aren’t just for Halloween. Dazzling backdrops aren’t reserved for Autumn. And drama knows no season. The Milwaukee Theater District has shows all year round, but October marks a new year for the…
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Ike Wynter is a cut above the rest. Under a shrouded cloud of sawdust, the Milwaukee-based artist has quietly made a name for himself, earning national media attention for his work during the NFL Draft, Sunday Night Football and more. Known for his intricate pieces consisting of natural reclaimed…
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The curtain is up, the spotlight is lit and the Milwaukee Theater District's 2025/2026 season is off to an unforgettable start. This past weekend, the Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) officially launched its 2025/26 Culture Collective with an ovation-worthy premiere of "Maa Vue and The Dream…
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In this city, some stories are well-known, well-loved and as undeniably Milwaukee as they come. The Bronze Fonz. The brewing tradition. The Cream City brick. Others hide in the channels of time, faded by years gone by, hidden gems just waiting to be unearthed. But once a year, history and…
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This fall, history, music and memory come together in the Milwaukee Theater District for a moving series unlike any other. Violins of Hope, a traveling collection of restored instruments once played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, offers the chance to hear their voices again through…
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Labor Day weekend in Milwaukee. It’s the golden hour of summer. It’s one last hurrah before school’s back in session and the crisp air of fall takes center stage. It’s your time to soak up the last moments of the season. To mark the unofficial summer finale, the city packs the calendar full of…
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Summer is taking its final bow and fall is stepping into the spotlight, but there’s no need to get “Stressed Out.” The Milwaukee Theater District is ready for an encore of entertainment with a September lineup you will not want to miss. “All You Need is Love,” after all, and these ten shows will…
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When people think of Milwaukee’s public art, iconic landmarks like the Bronze Fonz or the Milwaukee Art Museum’s dramatic architecture usually come to mind. But if you take a closer look, you’ll find that creativity is woven into nearly every corner of the city. Here are some of the lesser-known…
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