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      Mike Holloway
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    • WMSE’s Local/Live: Human Ant Farm

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      June 3, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      June 3, 2026
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      Matt Wild
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      Matt Wild
      June 2, 2026
    • Welcome to June: Here’s what you’re doing this month

      Tyler Maas
      June 1, 2026
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      May 30, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      May 27, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      October 2, 2020
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    • VeganMania Milwaukee to return to Greenfield Park on June 14

      Tyler Maas
      June 2, 2026
    • Exterior of Balistreri's Bluemound Inn

      Sunday Sauce: Riding solo into old-school comfort at Balistreri’s Bluemound Inn

      Mitch DeSantis
      May 31, 2026
    • Exterior of The Copper Dock

      Enjoy Every Fish Fry: The mood is right for salad bar and fish fry at The Copper Dock in Hubertus

      Caleb Westphal
      May 29, 2026
    • Exterior of Mr. Pancake in the Wisconsin Dells

      I dropped by ‘What’s Brewing Wisconsin’ to talk about family-friendly dining in Wisconsin Dells

      Matt Wild
      May 28, 2026
    • Food/Drink Roundup: Here’s a reminder that Hen’s Deli is great

      Matt Wild
      May 27, 2026
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      Enjoy Every Fish Fry: The river and fish flow at Remington’s River Inn in Thiensville

      Caleb Westphal
      May 22, 2026
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    • Check out The Laughing Tap’s new, improved location

      Tyler Maas
      March 25, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      March 24, 2026
    • The Laughing Tap will celebrate grand re-opening at new downtown home March 27-28

      Matt Wild
      February 24, 2026
    • Comedy (and ‘The Traitors’) fans rejoice: Ron Funches will return to Turner Hall this summer

      Tyler Maas
      February 18, 2026
    • Comedian AJ Grill will perform during the Milwaukee Record Halftime Show on December 20

      Tyler Maas
      December 8, 2025
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      Tyler Maas
      November 24, 2025
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      September 26, 2022
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      Tad Kriofske Mainella
      June 2, 2026
    • ‘Ueck’ will open July 24 in Marcus Theatres; watch new trailer now

      Matt Wild
      May 26, 2026
    • Heads/Up: We’re screening ‘Face/Off’ at Avalon Theater on June 17

      Tyler Maas
      May 21, 2026
    • The Oriental Theatre during the 2026 Milwaukee Festival

      Milwaukee Film announces 2026 festival attendance and winners, 2027 festival dates

      Matt Wild
      May 7, 2026
    • A clue-by-clue solution to our 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival treasure hunt

      Matt Wild
      May 1, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      April 27, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      February 26, 2020
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      Matt Wild
      May 29, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      May 27, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      May 20, 2026
    • Browse and buy gory, glorious Ghanaian movie posters at Deadly Prey Pop-up Gallery

      Tyler Maas
      May 15, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      May 14, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      May 14, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      December 17, 2024
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      Tyler Maas
      June 3, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      May 26, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      May 7, 2026
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      Milwaukee Record Staff
      April 29, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      April 9, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      April 7, 2026
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      May 22, 2020
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      May 26, 2026
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      May 19, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      May 12, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      May 5, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      April 28, 2026
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A band practice space at The Ring in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee is in desperate need of practice spaces

Mike Holloway
June 4, 2026

Here’s the 2026 Mayfair Collection Summer Concert Series lineup

Tyler Maas
June 4, 2026

Summer Soulstice

Milwaukee Record Staff
June 4, 2026

Mandatory Milwaukee: Driving ranges and mini golf courses

Tyler Maas
June 3, 2026

Please send us your Clock Tower “69” photos

Tyler Maas
June 3, 2026

Here are all the new and wonderful things they’re building in Milwaukee (May 20 – June 2, 2026)

Matt Wild
June 3, 2026
  • WMSE’s Local/Live: Human Ant Farm

    Milwaukee Record Staff
    June 3, 2026
  • Michael Lisowski and Dan Fons of The Queer Program

    Dodging death threats and outing senators: Remembering Milwaukee public access show ‘The Queer Program’

    Tad Kriofske Mainella
    June 2, 2026
  • Here are the lineups for Milwaukee Downtown’s “Heart(beats) Of The City” and “Toons@Noon” concerts

    Tyler Maas
    June 2, 2026
  • Mol Sullivan tackles grief, multiple tragedies with ‘Dog’

    Matt Wild
    June 2, 2026
  • VeganMania Milwaukee to return to Greenfield Park on June 14

    Tyler Maas
    June 2, 2026
  • Here are hours, opening days for Milwaukee County pools, splash pads, wading pools, and that’s it

    Matt Wild
    June 2, 2026
  • The Catered Quiz: Drew Steck answers questions about the San Diego Loyal SC and Ron Burgundy

    Rick Katschke
    June 2, 2026
  • Welcome to June: Here’s what you’re doing this month

    Tyler Maas
    June 1, 2026
  • Scenes from Locust Street Festival 2026

    Milwaukee Record Staff
    June 1, 2026
  • Sylvan Esso DJ set, Superchunk coming to WMSE’s 2026 Backyard BBQ

    Matt Wild
    June 1, 2026
  • Milwaukee Music Roundup: May 2026

    Milwaukee Record Staff
    June 1, 2026
  • Exterior of Balistreri's Bluemound Inn

    Sunday Sauce: Riding solo into old-school comfort at Balistreri’s Bluemound Inn

    Mitch DeSantis
    May 31, 2026

Record Recommended

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: June 1-7, 2026

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June 1, 2026
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May 18, 2026

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May 11, 2026

Press Releases

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signs new legislation authorizing reckless driving vehicles to be impounded

Press Release
June 3, 2026
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs New Legislation Authorizing Reckless Driving Vehicles to be Impounded MI...

Laughing Tap comedy club announces “The Milwaukee Comedy Challenge” stand up contest

Press Release
June 3, 2026

2026 Milwaukee Pride Parade Grand Marshals: Tempestt ‘Femme Noir’ Ballenger, Jim Melotte (In Memoriam)

Press Release
June 1, 2026

Milwaukee Public Market unveils dates, lineup for under-freeway concert series

Press Release
May 27, 2026

Mandatory Milwaukee

  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Driving ranges and mini golf courses

    Tyler Maas
    June 3, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee/Wisconsin: Rummage sales

    Tyler Maas
    May 19, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Farmers Markets

    Tyler Maas
    May 6, 2026
  • The Oriental Theatre during the 2026 Milwaukee Festival

    Mandatory Milwaukee: Looking back on Week 1 of the Milwaukee Film Festival, buckling up for Week 2

    Matt Wild
    April 23, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Milwaukee Record turns 12 today (and I’m very thankful for that)

    Tyler Maas
    April 7, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Let’s vote on when the Marcus Center snow pile(s) will melt THIS year

    Matt Wild
    April 6, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Dioramas, Diorama-Rama

    Matt Wild
    March 10, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Springing into spring with Milwaukee Recreation

    Matt Wild
    February 24, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Paczki Day

    Tyler Maas
    February 17, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Eating hot dogs in bars

    Tyler Maas
    February 10, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Not spreading unsourced, unverified misinformation online

    Matt Wild
    January 27, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Eating frozen custard even though it’s winter

    Tyler Maas
    January 13, 2026

Fish Fry

  • Exterior of The Copper Dock

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: The mood is right for salad bar and fish fry at The Copper Dock in Hubertus

    Caleb Westphal
    May 29, 2026
  • Exterior of Remington's River Inn in Thiensville

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: The river and fish flow at Remington’s River Inn in Thiensville

    Caleb Westphal
    May 22, 2026
  • Exterior of Hooligan's bar on Milwaukee's East Side

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Hooligan’s holds down East Side with happy hour drinks, walleye fish fry

    Caleb Westphal
    May 15, 2026
  • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: The Phoenix in Hartland is worth the wait

    Caleb Westphal
    May 8, 2026
  • Exterior of On The Edge Bar & Grill in Greenfield, Wisconsin

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Swim some laps, get the fisherman platter at On The Edge Bar & Grill

    Caleb Westphal
    April 24, 2026
  • Exterior of Matty's Bar & Grille in New Berlin

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Discover perch perfection at Matty’s Bar & Grille in New Berlin

    Caleb Westphal
    April 10, 2026
  • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: St. Gregory the Great has heavenly Lenten fish fry

    Caleb Westphal
    March 13, 2026
  • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Aliota’s Pub & Grill makes a strong case for strip mall fish frys

    Caleb Westphal
    March 6, 2026
  • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: OG Pub & Grille brings corner-tavern fish fry to East Side

    Caleb Westphal
    February 20, 2026
  • It’s official (again): Today is Friday Fish Fry Day throughout Wisconsin

    Matt Wild
    February 20, 2026
  • Exterior of The P&B Station in Muskego, Wisconsin

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Make tracks to The P&B Station in Muskego

    Caleb Westphal
    February 13, 2026
  • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Find fish at Mai Cafe, the restaurant at the Travelodge on Layton

    Caleb Westphal
    January 30, 2026

First Person

  • Sunday Sauce: A 98.3-mile bike ride to Chicago fueled by meatballs, pizza, and Italian beef

    Mitch DeSantis
    May 17, 2026
  • Pizza from Vinchi's Pizza, Lisa's Pizza, and Palermo's

    My day of eating nothing but pizza for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night snack

    Matt Wild
    May 14, 2026
  • Unaccompanied, unbothered, unforgettable: The pleasures of going to concerts alone

    Annie Raab
    April 28, 2026
  • Dispatches from our 4.20-mile THC crawl

    Milwaukee Record Staff
    April 20, 2026
  • Did I cry during the Bob Uecker documentary ‘Ueck’? You better believe I did.

    Matt Wild
    April 17, 2026
  • I was an Election Inspector: 15 hours of nonstop democracy

    Tad Kriofske Mainella
    April 8, 2026
  • I took the (cold) plunge: Hot Spell Sauna exposes Milwaukee to Finnish tradition

    Annie Raab
    April 6, 2026
  • Reminder: Never, ever count out the Milwaukee Brewers

    Matt Wild
    March 30, 2026
  • How-To Wisconsin: How to order an Old Fashioned

    Tyler Maas
    March 19, 2026
  • Sunday Sauce: Glorioso’s is where my Milwaukee story starts

    Mitch DeSantis
    January 25, 2026
  • How-To Wisconsin: How to score bowling by hand

    Matt Wild
    January 15, 2026
  • In new documentary, Corey Feldman suggests I’m “working for the dark side”

    Matt Wild
    January 6, 2026
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