9 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in May
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April showers bring May shows in the Milwaukee Theater District! Whether you're looking to feel the depths of heartbreak and conflict or perseverance and redemption, witness generation-defining artists or uncover the whimsical wonders of Dog Man, here are all the top shows…
9 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in April
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Spring is in the air in the Milwaukee Theater District! From budding up-and-coming artists to the flourishing final number of a Broadway musical, the city’s theater scene is in full bloom this month. Here are our nine shows you just have to see in April. Sister Act April…
9 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in March
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The Milwaukee Theater District is giving March Madness a whole new meaning. Typically reserved for the unpredictable sporting chaos and fast-paced action that can only be found during the NCAA Tournament, this March, the district’s packed calendar, the excitement of all…
2025 Summerfest Headliners Announced
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As the snowflakes fly today, sunny summer days can feel so far away. A cool breeze on a warm Milwaukee evening. A crisp beer in hand. The hypnotic sound of your favorite band playing your favorite song at Henry Maier Festival Park. Right now, it all feels like a distant memory…
Marcus Performing Arts Center Receives Major NEA Grant to Amplify Diverse Voices in Milwaukee's Arts
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Milwaukee's most entertaining district is getting a major boost from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)! Earlier today, the Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) announced that it secured a $35,000 grant from the NEA for its innovative Culture Collective program, along…
9 Shows to See in Milwaukee This February
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The shortest month of the year packs some of the season’s biggest shows in the Milwaukee Theater District. From classic plays to jam bands, we’ve got what you need to make theater plans this month. Here’s what to see in Milwaukee this February. The Classics…
9 Shows We Can't Wait to See in January
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In the season of resolutions, now’s the perfect time to choose to see more shows in the Milwaukee Theater District this year! Great, now that that’s settled, what better way to get started on your newest New Year’s resolution than to dive in right away? Here…
Violent Femmes 40th Anniversary with MSO Hits National PBS Broadcast
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Do you like “American Music?” We like “American Music.” Okay, “American Music” isn’t on the Violent Femmes’ self-titled album. Crazy. The Violent Femmes are an undeniably local band. Each of the group’s founding…
9 Shows We Can’t Wait to See in December
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City skywalks, busy catwalks, shows in holiday style. The Milwaukee Theater District has a stacked holiday season at venues around town. And if you’re a lover of all things Santa and Rat King, you should check out all the upcoming holiday performances in our Holidays in…
Holidays in the Milwaukee Theater District
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Theater songs ring. Are you listening? In the district, snow is glistening. A beautiful sight, we’re going tonight, watching in a theater wonderland. Season’s greetings, and to all, a good wassailing! ‘Tis the season for a holly jolly slate of holiday shows…
9 Shows We Can’t Wait to See in November
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What are we thankful for? The outstanding selection of shows that are coming to the Milwaukee Theater District this November. From comedy and stadium shows to indie groups in intimate venues, timeless classics to Pulitzer Prize-recognized plots, there’s something for every…
9 Shows We Can't Wait to See in October
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The spooky season has arrived, and the Milwaukee Theater District has all the thrills and chills you could ever hope to find at venues around the city. Kicking off this week, Milwaukee Theater Week celebrates the performing arts in our community alongside the many spectacular…
"The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" Watch Guide
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The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City are back this week for Season 5, and we’re shaking. We’re physically shaking! The drama, the twists, the spectacular hot dog fits and one jaw-dropping reveal that tops all the rest: a cameo from a special city on the Fresh…
9 Shows We Can't Wait to See in September
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There’s so much to see in Milwaukee’s performing arts scene. Whether you’re eager to see your favorite Olympian in action, be moved by soulful music, or immerse yourself in compelling storylines on stage, it's always showtime in the Milwaukee Theater…
Potawatomi Casino | Hotel’s Summer Amplified Series
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Everyone loves a sure bet, a lock, an odds-on favorite. Like a shooting star or a total solar eclipse, these moments are irreplicable and must be seized to their absolute fullest. And, in light of a packed Labor Day weekend – which includes the Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s…
Milwaukee Vibe Check
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The many live music stages peppered throughout the Milwaukee area create an entertainment community that is music to any fan’s ears. These include beautiful, opulent theaters and intimate, independent music venues. They host up-and-coming acts, national headliners and…
Q&A with the Champagne of Comedians, Charlie Berens
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Oh my gosh! Charlie Berens is coming to the Pabst Theater in support of the Christian Yelich Home Plate Charity Concert on July 25. A man of many talents, the comedian, Emmy Award-winner, “Top Chef” taster, proud Midwesterner and former promising little league…
Q&A with Scotty McCreery, Headliner of Christian Yelich Home Plate Charity Concert
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Scotty McCreery first arrived in Milwaukee as a young man with a dream. Auditioning for “American Idol” as a 17-year-old kid, the North Carolina native was quick to wow the judges against the backdrop of the Milwaukee Art Museum. McCreery took his talent all the way…
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Season 50 Announced
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There’s always something new to see in Milwaukee’s most entertaining district! Throughout the Milwaukee Theater District, you can catch everything from incendiary rock shows to scintillating Broadway musicals and dramatic plays to sweeping symphony performances…
New in MKE: Vivarium Music Venue
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Vivarium is alive and thriving on Milwaukee's East Side. After a week of excitement featuring performances by Molly Grace, Wave Chapelle, The Wonderlands, Adorner and many more, the Pabst Theater Group's latest project has taken root to the glee of music lovers across…
9 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in May
April showers bring May shows in the Milwaukee Theater District! Whether you're looking to feel the depths of heartbreak and conflict or perseverance and redemption…
Milwaukee Bucks Playoffs 2025
Caution! Deer X-ing. For the ninth consecutive year, the Milwaukee Bucks have punched their ticket to the playoffs. As they renew their hunt for the team’s first title…
Milwaukee PrideFest Headliners Announced
It’s here! PrideFest, Wisconsin’s largest LGBTQ festival, just dropped this year’s slate of headliners. Wowing the crowd for three days, 2025 PrideFest will…
8 Spring Things to Do in Milwaukee
As the seasons change from the chill of winter to the green growth of spring, Milwaukee flourishes with possibilities, activities and events. All around town, from the crack of…
2025 Milwaukee Film Festival
Get your popcorn ready because the Milwaukee Film Fest just dropped its full 2025 lineup. Running April 24 through May 8, MFF25 returns with yet another selection of…
414 Day in Milwaukee 2025
In Milwaukee, it’s all 4 1 and 1 4 all on 414 Day. A day mirroring the city’s area code (414), on April 14 every year, Milwaukee swells to a fever pitch in a grand…
7 Rounds with Green Bay Packers’ Great Jordy Nelson
In his nine years with the Green Bay Packers, Wide Receiver Jordy Nelson cemented himself as a fan favorite and an all-time great, providing fans with highlight back-shoulder…
Popular Lakefront Attraction Missing
(April 1, 2025, Milwaukee, Wisc.) – The popular Milwaukee attraction, Deep Thought, was reported missing today. The recent addition to the city’s list of icons was…
Milwaukee Tailgate Week: A Three-Day Itinerary
And with the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, you select…Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Just a short trip from Green Bay and the hallowed halls of Lambeau Field, the Cream City…
Mock Draft: A 7-Round Milwaukee Beer Fantasy Draft
After months of speculation, the top college prospects in the game will hear their names called on draft day as they go from All-Americans to NFL players, ascending the stage in…