There are summer nights that slip by quietly, and then there are those that linger, the kind you'll still talk about when the leaves start to turn. In Milwaukee, where the lake breeze mingles with laughter and live music, it doesn't take much to find one. Just a rooftop view, a well-poured drink and…
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August, a month of warm summer nights and a calendar packed with events, festivals and shows. It’s a reminder that this season only lasts so long and that you have to make the most of every late night, every beach day and every concert that’s coming to the Milwaukee Theater District. It’s time to…
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Life’s expensive, but the Wisconsin State Fair doesn’t have to be. Fair’s fair, and this year, you can get the whole family in for less with discounts, deals, promotions and special activations throughout the 11-day run. Less money spent at the gate means more Cream Puffs, fried food on a stick and…
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Summer at its peak, rooftops and patios filled, Bradford Beach alive with volleyball games and sunbathers, and Lake Michigan dotted with sailboats coasting over bright blue waters. Summer just means more in Milwaukee, and everyone is eager to make the absolute most of it, packing the calendar with…
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Jet engines roar overhead. Sunlight glints off the lake. Crowds line the shore, eyes on the sky and feet in the sand. The Waterstone Bank Air & Water Show is back. This splashy summer tradition brings thrilling stunts to both sky and surf, with aircrafts soaring above and watercraft cutting across…
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The soundcheck is over. The stage is set. Summerfest 2026 has almost arrived, and they’re ready to turn it up to 11. That’s right, the world’s largest music festival, the Big Gig, Summerfest, begins this weekend, kicking off three straight weekends of live music, delicious food and a vibe so…
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Summer in Milwaukee comes with its own soundtrack. It’s a symphony of sounds that range from the whirring of the bikes flying through the USA Triathlon course to the roar of a crowd at a Brewers game. Nothing compares to the magnetic quality of live outdoor music, though. There are summer concert…
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The only thing better than a Summerfest experience is a free Summerfest experience. The rare opportunity to see your favorite band just for the cost of three cans of beans or a children’s book, for wearing your favorite local college apparel or just for showing up from noon to 3 p.m. on certain…
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Warm weather. Cold beer. A long weekend. It’s not the beginning of a country song, it’s the kickoff to summer, the first taste of festival season and your perfect Memorial Day getaway right here in Milwaukee. Whether you’re traveling from Chicago to see family or flying in from St. Louis to catch…
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Spring (and summer) is on the way! Each year, the calendar's shift isn't marked by the groundhog's mystical prediction. It isn't in the "Farmer's Almanac," or on The Weather Channel or even the beginning of Spring Training. No, each year, spring floats through the air with the smell of a…
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