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OnMilwaukee Weekend Preview: July 5-7, 2024
It’s a weekend to celebrate all things summertime! While the holiday may mean going to your local parades or fireworks shows, or simply spending time with the family, there’s so much happening in Milwaukee! Check it all out here with the Weekend Preview, brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel!
WACO BROTHERS AT VIVARIUM
Shaking off the plague days like a snake sheds its skin the Waco Brothers stumble out of the empty, burning desert with a fierce thirst and an epic new album: “The Men That God Forgot.” It’s the first collection of original Waco tunes since 2016’s “Going Down In History” and comes to you via their own label Plenty Tuff Records.
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BAYSHORE SOUNDS OF SUMMER: VO5
Party on with BAYSHORE’s Sounds of Summer concert series presented by OnMilwaukee and Milwaukee Radio Group. Every Friday from 6-9 p.m. through Aug. 23, enjoy a bustling shopping and dining experience while surrounded by free, lively entertainment in The Yard, a large, open-air community space located in the heart of BAYSHORE.
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Celebrate Independence Day at Old World
Watch historic baseball, enter the pie eating contest, take in the traditional brass band and listen to a live reading of the Declaration of Independence. Join us July 6-7 for a truly star-spangled experience.
BLACK CAT RISING CONCERT SERIES
Starting July 5, Black Cat Alley transforms into the ultimate concert destination every Friday night (and a bonus Saturday!). Amidst captivating murals, you’ll be swept away by the eclectic sounds from Motherwind this week!
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HAUNTER, HILL VIEW #73, RAIN RECORDINGS, SO ZUPPY AT CACTUS CLUB
Haunter is a long standing progressive indie rock band from Milwaukee that makes dreary pop songs featuring interesting rhythms and poignant lyrics. Though their influences span all genres, their sound can be described as a blend of Slowcore, Shoegaze, and Americana. They’ll join Atlanta’s Hill View #73 and Rain Recordings from Stockholm, Sweden in Bay View.
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SCHOOL OF ROCK SHOWCASE AT X-RAY ARCADE
Catch three different School of Rock house bands from Shorewood, Eden Prarie and St. Paul, as they rip through a buncha classics on a Friday afternoon!
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MUSIC BINGO AT MOTOR BAR AND GRILL
If you can’t get no satisfaction from your regular granny’s bingo, then this is the bar game just for you! Get your bingo card and win prizes if the DJ plays your songs!
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HISTORIC THIRD WARD TOUR
Explore the Historic Third Ward with Historic Milwaukee! Learn about the area’s early immigrant settlers and explore the warehouses that once housed a diverse group of industries. Today, the area is home to trend-setting businesses.
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MILWAUKEE AT THE MOVIES
It’s getting hot out there – and you know who has AC? Your local movie theaters – who also have all sorts of awesome movies to check out this weekend! Get ready for a big weekend at the big screen with our listings, letting you know about everything showing big and small!
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AFRICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
The African Cultural Festival (ACF) is an annual family and pet friendly ethnic and cultural showcase dedicated to celebrating the rich and diverse heritage of Africa through culture rich and fun-filled events free and open to the public.
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BEAR PAW NIGHTS AT BEAR PAW ADVENTURE PARK
The fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Enjoy delicious treats and refreshing drinks, fire pits, rec games and a viewing of The Northern Lights Drone Show! Bear Paw Nights is your new favorite nighttime event.
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KUNG FU PANDA SCREENING AT VETERANS PARK
Gift of Wings in Veterans Park is proud to present its free 2024 Summer Night Movies series under the stars on Milwaukee’s Lakefront. The movie – “Kung Fu Panda 4” in this weekend’s case – starts at dusk. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs – and oh yeah, the popcorn is still only $1.00.
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Buy One, Get One Free Tickets to Sip Wisconsin!
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PRARIE WALK AT LAKESHORE STATE PARK
Summer means the prairies are in full bloom! Come join the naturalists to learn about some of the more than 200 native plants in Lakeshore State Park. With new species blooming every day, it’s a beautiful and colorful time to walk the trail and learn about our plants!
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THE KID LAROI AT THE RAVE
Australian rapper and singer The Kid LAROI announced his 2024 run of dates across North America on his ‘The First Time Tour’, with special guests Glaive and Chase Shakur joining as support.
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TEA EATER, LARGE PRINT, BLACKTOP AT CACTUS CLUB
No one’s more fun in the post (or present) apocalypse than Tea Eater. Fronted by Tarra Thiessen of Gustaf and Sharkmuffin, the New York City-based art punk band’s made significant waves with frenetic performances, surf-rock-on-Neptune grooves and sucker punch tracks about hating the DMV. They’ll be joined by a duo of Milwaukee acts.
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VENGANZA, SEILES, LUXURY PROBLEMS, ELSWHR AT X-RAY ARCADE
It’s a night of heavy music in Cudahy, as four metal bands from around Wisconsin converge on X-Ray Arcade for the night. Racine’s Venganza headlines a quartet of metal-adjacent bands.
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MAKE YOUR DINNER PLANS
Among the most impactful things that any one of us can choose to do in 2024 is commit to supporting our local restaurants, all of which have been through hell and back over the past four years. Pick a new spot to call your favorite.
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LAKESHORE CHINOOKS VS. TRAVERSE CITY PIT SPITTERS
The Chinooks have a full slate of games this week, with Traverse City coming to Kapco Park on Sunday. Enjoy the end of the long weekend with a baseball game on the campus of Concordia University!
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FIDDLEHEAD, GRAHAM HUNT, BAD BEAT AT X-RAY ARCADE
Formed with the most modest of expectations, Fiddlehead has unexpectedly become one of the most vital groups in rock music. Their fervent audience responds to the urgency of their music, but also the intensely human exploration of loss that’s colored so much of the band’s output.
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NORTH POINT MANSION TOUR
From Tudors to Frank Lloyd Wright, see the impressive mansions of the North Point Neighborhood! The area is known for its intact early twentieth century architecture and historical importance.
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HYPERLOCAL #29 – SONOROUS SPACE AT VILLA TERRACE ART MUSEUM
Experience the art of movement at the Villa Terrace Art Museum on Sunday, July 7 with a performance by Hyperlocal MKE, Milwaukee’s premier improvised dance collaborative. Hyperlocal will perform “#29 Sonorous Space” in the Villa’s Great Hall.
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RIVERWEST MARKET
The Riverwest Market is located in the heart of the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On any given Sunday, you can expect to find a plethora of seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey and eggs, freshly made bread, sweet bakery items, handcrafted body care items, and heaping bouquets of flowers.
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THE HOP STREETCAR TOUR
Explore Milwaukee’s distant and more recent past while enjoying a smooth ride on the new Hop streetcar. From historic commercial architecture to mid-century urbanism and highway building, this tour will explore the threads of development that have led to the installation of the streetcar as well as additional growth in Downtown.
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“THE MASK” AT MARCUS THEATRES
SOMEBODY STOP ME! Indeed, in addition to all the hot new releases, several Marcus Theatres locations will show special screenings of the maniacal Jim Carrey hit “The Mask” in honor of its 30th anniversary. For more information on screenings, click the link below:
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SUMMERFEST 2024
It’s the final weekend of Summerfest! Don’t miss a stacked lineup of artists, including Maroon 5, Lil Uzi Vert and many more down at the lakefront!
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ROB LITTLE AT MILWAUKEE IMPROV
Rob Little’s outlook on life can be summed-up in two words: Pure Optimism. At a young age he developed and nurtured an upbeat philosophy about life. The truth is Rob is big in more ways than one. With a grin on his face a gleam in his eye and a passion for comedy that is larger than life, he comes to Milwaukee for three shows this weekend.
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OPTIMIST THEATRE’S SHAKESPEARE IN THE CITY
This summer will feature a six-week season, currently set to open June 15 and close July 21. Performances will take place in 14 outdoor locations in the greater Milwaukee area, including Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum; Humboldt, Washington Sherman, Lake, and Lincoln parks; Wisconsin Lutheran College and small “pocket” parks and more.
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FARMERS MARKETS EVERYWHERE!
There’s simply nothing better than a farmers market in Wisconsin. Here’s your guide to supporting them.
Farmers Market Guide
BEER GARDENS!
Beer garden season has arrived in Milwaukee! Here’s the dish – or should we say, the pour – including when they’re open and more.
Beer Garden Guide
100 THINGS FOR FAMILIES AND KIDS TO DO IN SUMMER
School is very much out for summer, and that means it’s time for family fun! We’ve compiled 100 things for the family to do this summer to make it even better than ever.
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DRIVE-IN MOVIES GUIDE
Go out to the movies this weekend – way out, with a drive-in movie theater! Wisconsin still has a number of these old-fashioned film favorites – and we’ve rounded them all up here, with information on how much they cost, what they’re showing and more!
Drive-in theaters guide
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Milwaukee Bucks Player Will Be An Unrestricted Free Agent
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TyTy Washington Jr. is coming off his first season playing for the Milwaukee Bucks.
The former Kentucky star finished the year with averages of 1.3 points per contest while shooting 30.0% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point range in 11 games.
According to Evan Sidery, Washington Jr. will now become an unrestricted free agent.
Via Sidery: “The Bucks did not extend a qualifying offer to TyTy Washington.
Washington averaged 18.5 points and 8.5 assists while shooting 42.6% on threes for the Wisconsin Herd.
The former Kentucky guard could be an intriguing development signing for a team in unrestricted free agency.”
The Bucks did not extend a qualifying offer to TyTy Washington.
Washington averaged 18.5 points and 8.5 assists while shooting 42.6% on threes for the Wisconsin Herd.
The former Kentucky guard could be an intriguing development signing for a team in unrestricted free agency. pic.twitter.com/xt31Teqj8D
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) July 7, 2024
Washington Jr. was initially the 29th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
He has played two seasons for the Houston Rockets (and Bucks).
His career averages are 3.8 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 35.6% from the field and 24.4% from the three-point range in 42 games.
Washington Jr. has also spent a lot of time in the G League.
His career averages are 22.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 44.9% from the field and 37.2% from the three-point range in 32 regular season games (31 starts).
At just 22, some teams will likely be interested in bringing him in for training camp.
TyTy Washington Jr. took his game to the NEXT LEVEL in the postseason! 🚀
He led all players with 29.8 PPG, while adding 7.2 APG and 7.0 RPG to lead the @rgvvipers to their seventh Finals appearance.
TyTy had back-to-back 30-pieces in the Finals and averaged 36.0 PPG overall. pic.twitter.com/LppJvSQ3zG
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) April 14, 2023
The Bucks finished the 2023-24 season as the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 49-33 record.
They lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
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5 things to know and do the week of July 8 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.
The Milwaukee Police Department District 7 will hold its monthly crime and safety meeting from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8 at 8424 W. Center St. Several topics will be discussed, including crime statistics, traffic stops and more. More information here.
VIA Community Development Corp. will hold a neighborhood meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at 3730 W. National Ave. The meeting will focus on the reconstruction of West National Avenue. Click here to register. More information here.
The African American Roundtable invites young people, ages 13 to 24, for a day filled with activities and conversations. The Youth Hangout will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at Uihlein Soccer Park, 7101 Good Hope Road. Lunch will be provided. Click here to register. More information here.
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Kids, from newborn to 6, can come to Alice’s Garden Urban Farm to spend the morning learning shapes, numbers and more in the garden. Drop-in hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 11 at 2136 N. 21st St. More information here.
Sixteenth Street Community Wellness and Wehr Nature Center are partnering to lead a forest bathing. Individuals, 14 and up, will spend time connecting with nature in a therapeutic way. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 11 at Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave. Click here to register. More information here.
Amani United will hold its first Saturday meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, due to the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The meeting will take place at the Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust St. Click here to join virtually, or watch at www.amaniunited.org. More information here.
Young people, ages 6-17, can receive free meals at over a dozen Milwaukee Recreation summer playground locations. Milwaukee Rec staff will serve two free meals to youth every weekday through Aug. 16. Click here to see a list of playground locations and free meal times at each site. More information here.
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More scattered rain and thunderstorms expected for Milwaukee early this week
Manawa director of public works speaks briefly about July 5 flooding
Josh Smith, city of Manawa’s director of Public Works and fire chief for the Manawa Rural Fire Department speaks briefly about flood waters in Manawa, Wisconsin on July 5, 2024.
Continuing a rainy summer, more showers and thunderstorms will move into the Milwaukee area early this week — though no severe weather is expected.
On Sunday, showers and storms are possible further west, and some weak storms might move through later tonight.
Both Monday and Tuesday “looks like fairly scattered activity,” National Weather Service meteorologist Denny VanCleve said. Showers and storms could happen at any point during the day Monday.
Tuesday looks like it could be drier, and any rain or thunder is more likely to happen in the afternoon. More rain is possible on Wednesday and Thursday, but the chances will taper off toward the end of the week.
There “could be a few stronger storms, locally heavy rainfall. But right now, it looks like we don’t have quite the setup for severe weather,” VanCleve said. “Just kind of general daytime thunderstorms that we can often see during a summer day.”
Will Hurricane Beryl impact Wisconsin?
Meteorologists are also tracking the path of Tropical Storm Beryl, which is expected to reach the Texas coast as a hurricane early Monday. The path of impacted areas could include part of southeast Wisconsin, but main areas expected to see higher moisture are central Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and lower Michigan, VanCleve said.
“Whoever does have this come through will probably see good rainfall amounts,” he said, likely around the middle of the week. “We can expect places to probably see at least a couple of inches of rainfall along the higher swath.”
Wisconsin has been hammered by rainfall this summer, causing flooding in some areas. A dam did not fail in the city of Manawa this weekend, but earth on the sides of the dam became eroded enough to give way to the waters behind the dam. The city received about four inches of rain.
More: What we know about the flooding in Manawa in Waupaca County
This summer “has certainly been on the wetter end,” VanCleve said. “If you look back a year ago, all of Wisconsin was in drought, and parts of southern Wisconsin were in severe drought. And now a year later, we’ve got no areas in Wisconsin are in drought.”
More: Wisconsin is finally drought-free after a year. Here’s what that means for the state.
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