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OnMilwaukee Weekend Preview: November 8-10, 2024
Your average Milwaukee weekend offers a little someting for everyone. This weekend, though, there’s so much to do, with sports, concerts, plays, professional wrestling, and even a unique LGBTQ+ beauty pageant competition. Here’s your Weekend Preview, brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel!
FRIDAY
Little Big Town & Sugarland at Fiserv Forum
Celebrating its 25th anniversary as one of country music’s most successful groups, multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning four-piece Little Big Town are joined by Sugarland for the “Take Me Home” tour at Fiserv Forum!
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Diwali Celebration at UWM Planitarium
Celebrate one of India’s biggest festivals with music, lights, and stargazing. This event is open to the public. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions. Not recommended for children under 4.
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Barrel & Bees Dinner at Milwaukee ChopHouse
Enjoy a special 6-course menu infused with fresh local honey from Hilton Milwaukee’s rooftop bees, paired with a variety of barrel-aged specialty cocktails, wine, and beer. Select Bourbons, as well as honey from MJD Apiary will be available for purchase after dinner.
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Bunk Bed, Known Moons, Sex Scenes, Buena Cara at Linneman’s
Indie rockers Bunk Bed are celebrating the release of their new album, “Roughousing.” Through energetic and sweaty live shows to absurdist DIY music videos, Bunk Bed strives to take over the world. They’ll be joined by Milwaukee projects Known Moons, Sex Scenes, and Buena Cara in Riverwest.
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Marie and Rosetta at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Before Little Richard, Johnny Cash, and Jimi Hendrix, Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s groundbreaking blend of gospel music, swing rhythms and fierce electric guitar made her an unconventional music superstar in the 1930s and 40s. Acclaimed writer George Brant unearths the unsung roots of the fearless “Godmother of Rock ’n’ Roll” and her wide-eyed protégée Marie Knight, as they begin their revolutionary ascent to become one of the most influential teams in music history.
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King Diamond at Riverside Theater
King Diamond is quite possibly the most recognizable and prolific personality ever in heavy metal. Revered by icons as big as Metallica and Pantera to inspiring new upstarts, the man and the band has left an indelible mark on history, and now again, the future of heavy metal.
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Microwave at Turner Hall Ballroom
“Let’s Start Degeneracy,” the long-awaited new album from Microwave, came out this past April. The band features a sound that is enormous, but gentle, exploring life and death, happiness and freedom, the real and unreal on the album. Experience that all live at Turner Hall Ballroom.
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Robot Witch, Local Legends, Convoy at The Cooperage
Robot Witch was formed in 2019 in Milwaukee by Matt Lubus. The experienced songwriter merged his love for psychedelic, punk, guitar rock and electronic music to form the group’s identity. Check out the band as they headline an all-Milwaukee lineup of music.
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Living In Oblivion: Dark 80’s and 90’s Dance Party at X-Ray Arcade
Join DJ Synthia and special guest Dance Commandr on Friday at X-Ray Arcade for a Dark ‘80s & ‘90s edition of Living In Oblivion! They’ve got a night of the best darkwave classics and deep cuts lined up that will be sure to keep you dancing all night long. If you like your music on the darker side, you will not want to miss this video dance party!
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Thank Cod It’s Fryday!
Thank cod it’s Fryday! Celebrate all things weekend, fun, and relaxation with this Milwaukee tradition! Find your favorite restaurant to grab a fish fry – or find a new favorite – with dining editor Lori Fredrich’s fish fry guide right here:
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SATURDAY
Milwaukee Admirals vs. Chicago Wolves
Saturday night is hockey night in Milwaukee! The Milwaukee Admrials will take on a division rival in the Chicago Wolves. Saturday’s game is also a salute to the military, with a special t-shirt giveaway.
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Dane Cook at Riverside Theater
Comedy trailblazer and actor, Dane Cook, is known for his legendary stand-up comedy specials, unparalleled stage presence, and outrageous observational humor. Having had his catalogue of content streamed over a billions times worldwide Cook is in a league of his own.
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City and Colour at Pabst Theater
Tragedy has a way of bringing out the best in songwriters. That’s certainly the case for Dallas Green on The Love Still Held Me Near, his seventh studio album under the moniker City and Colour. He’ll be in town on Saturday night.
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Metro Market and Hundred Acre Local Launch Party
Metro Market and Hundred Acre are hosting a local launch party on Saturday, and you’re invited! Shoppers will be able to taste Hundred Acre products with menu inspiration including local and signature items – including Belgioioso Fresh Mozzarella Pearls, Blini with Crème Fraiche and Yurrita Tuna and Dietz and Watson’s version of a Caprese Sandwich. There will also be live entertainment from DJ Shawna.
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Randall King, Clayton Mullen at The Rave
A West Texas native and self-described “old soul,” Warner Music Nashville’s Randall King has never wavered in his honky-tonk allegiance – in fact, he’s worn it like a badge of honor, growing with pride into a leading voice for today’s traditional country.
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Suds and Bubbles Makers Market at MobCraft Brewing
Come enjoy Suds and Bubbles while you leverage the spirit of the season to get your holiday shopping done by loading up on locally made goods of all kinds! Food and beverages are available for purchase as well as special tasting pairings just for this free event!
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Sabor Latino at POP
Join POP every second Saturday for Sabor Latino, a night of Latin flavor and flare. This month features DJ Sammy T! Say hi to shot boy Edgar, and enjoy snacks from the kitchen, which is open all night.
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Holiday Market 2024 by re:Craft and Relic
The Holiday Market by re:Craft and Relic is the largest market in Southeastern Wisconsin with over 160 booths, live music, food trucks and mobile boutiques. Head to Milwaukee County Sports Complex for the event.
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Polish Center of Wisconsin’s Holiday Bazaar
The Polish Center of Wisconsin will have its Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, featuring crafts, handmade items, traditional Polish gifts and more!
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SUNDAY
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics
The Bucks are back in action on Sunday for a marquee matchup against the Boston Celtics. This is one that is not to be missed, as two powerhouses from the Eastern Conference face one another.
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World Harmonies: An Afternoon of Music
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Piano Department Chair and MUMC pianist Juan Pablo Horcasitas and MSO Principal Violist Robert Levine will perform selections from the USA, Poland, Austria, and Mexico at this free concert in Mequon.
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Mr., Miss, & Mx. Trans USA Pageant at Turner Hall Ballroom
A national competition unlike any other and the largest of its kind worldwide, Trans USA 2024 will feature nearly 100 representatives from across the country vying for three of the most prestigious titles in LGBTQ+ pageantry today. In addition to live entertainment from some of the best performance artists in the industry, attendees of all ages are invited to cheer on our delegates from each state/territory as they compete in on-stage categories including State Costume, Formal Wear, Swimsuit, and Q&A.
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Brawl in the Beer Hall at Lakefront Brewery
Ring the bell! It’s time for a full-scale professional wrestling show centered inside the Lakeftont Beer Hall from the creators of Warrior Wrestling, one of the nation’s premier independent pro wrestling promotions. Witness the historic cream city brick building like it’s never been seen before, with appearances from Mustafa Ali, Jordynne Grace, Kylie Rae and more.
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Tray Wellington at The Cooperage
Banjo player Tray Wellington’s approach to the quintessential American instrument is all about looking forward. An International Bluegrass Music Association Award winner, Wellington is critically acclaimed not only for his technical prowess, but also for leveraging his unique point of view to craft a one-of-a-kind voice on the instrument.
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Mizzy, Carson D. Bell & The End Times, Boyclothes, I H8 It Here at Cactus Club
Nashville and Milwaukee acts will converge on Cactus Club on Sunday, with a multi-genre show that looks towards the future of music.
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Cursive, Gladie at X-Ray Arcade
Very few bands manage to last decades, and for the ones that do, it’s often easy to settle down and get a little too comfortable. But there’s nothing comfortable about “Devourer,” the explosive new album from Cursive. The band will headline at Cudahy’s X-Ray Arcade on Sunday night.
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ALL WEEKEND LONG
Veterans Day Celebration at the Harley-Davidson Museum
Veterans and active-duty military receive free admission to the H-D Museum, along with one adult guest and up to four children November 9, 10, and 11. In addition, on Monday, November 11, Veterans and active-duty military receive a 10% discount at the Harley-Davidson® Shop on a wide range of merchandise, perfect for picking up some exclusive gear or souvenirs.
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“dis/connect” by Danceworks Performance MKE
Siblings and artists, Gina Laurenzi (Danceworks co-artistic director) and Dustin Laurenzi (Chicago musician and composer) amplify the Danceworks space creating a world of a wondrous nature. Performers cross between two studio spaces, inciting playful happenings and curious incidents allowing space for imagination to flourish through an experience of sound and color.
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TJ Miller at Milwaukee Improv
TJ Miller has been diligently working to make people laugh for over two and a half years because life is tragic and the best thing he can do is make you giggle and perhaps pee. He is famous in Norway. A skilled improviser, no show is ever the same.
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Laura Peek at The Laughing Tap
You’ve seen comedian Laura Peek on Vulture, as well as appearances at the Just For Laughs festival. Now you can catch her live for a weekend of standup at The Laughing Tap!
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Affirmation/Transformation: Fandom Created at the Haggerty Museum of Art
Cheeseheads, Swifties, Beatlemaniacs, Trekkies, Whovians, Potterheads, Beyhive, the Cenation, ARMY. People are fans of all sorts of things. But what makes someone a fan? Is there a difference between enjoying something and being a fan of that thing? This exhibit explores that and more.
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The Big 4-0: New Views of the Collection at Haggery Musuem of Art
The Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University presents an exhibition in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Curated by Dr. Kirk Nickel, Marc and Lillian Rojtman Curator of European Art, the show comprises a two-part installation of the exhibition galleries, in fall 2024 and spring 2025, and features well over 100 works of art from the Museum’s collections.
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Try a new restaurant!
Now’s a great time to support Milwaukee restaurants! And how convenient: Our own Lori Fredrich has compiled a list of 52 Restaurants to try in the Milwaukee area. Pick a number from 1-52, and visit that restaurant this weekend!
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MILWAUKEE — Five teenagers were arrested on Thursday following a police pursuit that started on the 5500 block of W. Silver Spring Drive at around 10 a.m.
The teenagers were seen by the Milwaukee Police Department in a wanted vehicle that was involved in an armed robbery, and attempted to stop the vehicle.
The driver refused to stop, starting the police pursuit.
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The pursuit ended when the suspect exited the vehicle and started to run on foot on W. Appleton Place, according to MPD.
MPD then arrested a 16-year-old female, a 16-year-old male, two 17-year-old females, and a 15-year-old male.
Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
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BY ALEXANDRA G STAHL AND AMRITA THAKKAR
Every year, Milwaukee Riverkeeper organizes one of the biggest volunteer-led cleanups in the city – a gargantuan effort that has Milwaukeeans out in droves to clean up the Milwaukee, Menomonee and Kinnickinnic rivers after the first of the spring rains. The science-based advocacy organization works for clean, swimmable, fishable and drinkable water in the Milwaukee River Basin year-round, but April is their biggest push, as they set up what is likely the largest volunteer-led event in the state.
For their 31st annual cleanup on April 25, however, the Riverkeepers had a goal that dwarfed every previous year – they wanted to break the world record for the world’s biggest river cleanup. With 124 clean-up sites this year (versus last year’s 100), they were confident that they had a good chance at the title.
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“The people’s power is something pretty spectacular,” says Jennifer Bolger Breceda, executive director of Milwaukee Riverkeeper. “Our spring cleanup is really kind of a kickoff of spring to a lot of people. We have a lot of nuisance pollution in Milwaukee because of our winters, and the snow covers up a lot of the trash for a significant period of time. When it melts it becomes pretty noticeable, so it’s a perfect time to get out there and do the cleanup.”
Tru Earth, the presenting sponsor of the cleanup, originally approached Riverkeeper with the idea of breaking a world record, aiming to see if the title already existed or if they could create one. The organizations reached out to Guinness World Records, and it turned out there was already an existing world record for “Most Participants in a River Clean-up (multiple locations).” The record had previously been set at a cleanup of the Taff River in the United Kingdom, with 1,327 participants.
But applying to break the record was the easy part – once Guinness was on board, the real work began. The record had to be judged against the previous record, and it had to be done exactly the same way.
“We had to train more volunteers to support our other volunteers, to watch, witness and adjudicate them,” explains Bolger Breceda. “We also had an adjudicator from Guinness present on the day of the event.”
The extra layer caused some logistical challenges. While previous events were more casual, with volunteers showing up in their own time, Riverkeeper requested that volunteers show up early this year so everyone could start at 9 a.m. Every site captain was added to a text message chain, so that all sites started work at the same time.
The event drew over 4,923 volunteers and ended up with approximately 111,452 pounds of trash collected. While Guinness only counted 2,082 people due to their own adjudication standards, it still easily surpassed the previous record.
While Riverkeeper called for pre-registrations well in advance so they could organize for supplies, Bolger Breceda says that they didn’t put in any extra effort into recruiting the record-breaking number. “With the flooding and the rains a couple weeks before the clean-up, as well as the storm last August, people really wanted to clean up the river,” she explains. “There was a lot of trash, debris and litter, and the demand to clean, so to speak, was high.”
As always, the clean-up resulted in a number of strange finds – three toilets, two mattresses, five fire extinguishers, 39 tires, 11 construction barrels, six construction signs, six shopping carts, a golf bag with clubs and even a wheelchair.
The record was announced at Rock the Green at the Harley-Davidson Museum later that day. “It was a lot of work, but it was worth it to put Milwaukee on the map,” says Bolger Breceda.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee’s Festival of Flowers is returning to Riverwalk Commons at the Milwaukee Public Market this Saturday, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The free event features a flower market with vendors selling fresh flowers, art, and handmade goods, along with live music on the Riverwalk Common stage.
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A new floral art installation from Botanical Collective will also be on display, serving as a photo opportunity for attendees. The installation builds on a similar display from last year’s event.
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Milwaukee’s Festival of Flowers returns for second year with new additions
“So things that you might have seen last year are absolutely coming back. We have free live music on the Riverwalk Common stage. We have a flower market with vendors selling fresh flowers, art, handmade goods, all of that really fun stuff. Then we also have Botanical Collective last year made this beautiful floral art installation that also acted as a photo op. This year it’s going to look a little different, so we’re really excited to see what they put together,” said Paige Hammond with the Milwaukee Public Market.
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Also new this year, the festival will kick off with a free yoga class at 11 a.m. Attendees are asked to bring their own mat.
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