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      June 8, 2026
    • Saz's Sampler Platter

      A very important report on how much Saz’s Sampler Platter costs THIS year (2026)

      Matt Wild
      June 7, 2026
    • Exterior of Spirits Bar & Grill in South Milwaukee

      Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Spirits Bar & Grill in South Milwaukee scores with back-to-basics fish fry

      Caleb Westphal
      June 5, 2026
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Changing of the Feathers: Summer is for subtlety

Kyle Arpke
June 11, 2026

Nadi Plates will NOT move into former Crossroads Collective, will move into former Pomona Cider Co. instead

Matt Wild
June 11, 2026

Summer Soulstice

Milwaukee Record Staff
June 11, 2026

I dropped by ‘What’s Brewing Wisconsin’ to talk about Milwaukee-style pizza and Summerfest

Matt Wild
June 11, 2026

Here’s a complete list of new food and drink stuff coming to Summerfest 2026, and that’s it

Matt Wild
June 11, 2026

All Hop streetcars will service Lakefront station during summer festival season

Matt Wild
June 11, 2026
  • Joe McAdam talks lakes, Waylon Mercy before Milwaukee’s first McAdamy Awards show

    Rick Katschke
    June 10, 2026
  • Here are the remaining 2026 installments of the Lion’s Tooth + Milwaukee Record Music Book Club

    Matt Wild
    June 10, 2026
  • Here are the vendors, themes, new footprint for the 2026 Milwaukee Night Market, and that’s it

    Matt Wild
    June 10, 2026
  • Here’s the 2026 Music On The Beerline lineup

    Tyler Maas
    June 10, 2026
  • WMSE’s Local/Live: Primitive Broadcast Service

    Milwaukee Record Staff
    June 10, 2026
  • Here are 69 Clock Tower “69” photos because today is 6/9

    Milwaukee Record Staff
    June 9, 2026
  • Rendering of the Truss, with a Front Row Amy bobblehead

    Brewers unveil Truss Club details, Front Row Amy not pleased

    Matt Wild
    June 9, 2026
  • 2026 PrideFest drew more than 41,000 attendees, set single-day attendance record

    Matt Wild
    June 9, 2026
  • Check out an interactive schedule for Summerfest’s Tiki Hut Stage

    Matt Wild
    June 9, 2026
  • The Catered Quiz: Johnny Goodtimes answers questions about ’80s hip-hop and ’80s professional wrestling

    Rick Katschke
    June 9, 2026
  • Scenes from Milwaukee’s 2026 PrideFest and Pride Parade

    Milwaukee Record Staff
    June 8, 2026
  • Astrology-themed ‘Star Bar’ planned for section of former Crossroads Collective space

    Matt Wild
    June 8, 2026

Record Recommended

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: June 8-14, 2026

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June 8, 2026
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May 26, 2026

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May 18, 2026

Press Releases

East Town Association cancels June 11 Cathedral Square Market due to wind risk, Jazz in the Park goes on rain or shine with adjustments

Press Release
June 11, 2026
East Town Association Cancels June 11 Cathedral Square Market Due to Wind Risk, Jazz in the Park Goes on Rain or Shine w...

Third Ward Moon Festival reveals lineup of performances, art, wellness and more

Press Release
June 10, 2026

Here are the vendors, themes, new footprint for the 2026 Milwaukee Night Market, and that’s it

Matt Wild
June 10, 2026

Girls Rock MKE announces executive transition

Press Release
June 9, 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 Spirits Bar & Grill in South Milwaukee

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Spirits Bar & Grill in South Milwaukee scores with back-to-basics fish fry

    Caleb Westphal
    June 5, 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 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

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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