Things to do in Milwaukee this weekend, including Bastille Days

Bastille Days in East Town

Bastille Days celebrates all things Francophile in and around Cathedral Square Park in downtown’s East Town neighborhood July 11 through July 14. Food, vendors and entertainment on five stages are on the menu. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. July 11-13, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 14. Admission is free. Info: easttown.com/bastille-days.

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Bastille Day West on Vliet Street

The west side’s reminder that it too has a French action is Bastille Day West, from 4 p.m. to midnight July 12 along Vliet Street from North 57th to 60th streets. Among the doings: live music, a bicycle “escargot race” (think slowest wins), French short films at the Times Cinema and more. Admission is free. Info: bastilledaywest.com.

Whitefish Bay Art Fest

More than 100 juried artists will display (and sell) their work at the Whitefish Bay Art Fest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13-14. Food and beverages will also be available at the fest, along East Silver Spring Drive from Santa Monica Boulevard to Hollywood Avenue. Admission is free. Info: amdurproductions.com/event/whitefish-bay-art-fest.

Sip Wisconsin at The Cooperage

Sip Wisconsin, a sampling event centered on Wisconsin-made hard seltzers, ready-to-drink cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages, makes its debut from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 13 at The Cooperage, 818 S. Water St. Food trucks will also be on hand. Tickets are $35, $50 for VIP access and $25 for designated-driver tickets. Info: sipwis.com.

‘Trailblazers & Tombstones’ at Forest Home Cemetery

Learn more about notable women from Milwaukee history and their political legacy on “Trailblazers & Tombstones,” a guided walking tour from 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 14 at Forest Home Cemetery, 2405 W. Forest Home Ave. Tickets are $10. Info: foresthomecemetery.com.

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