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    • Beck, Jack White, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and 23 more standout fall shows

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      September 23, 2026
    • 10 GOTO UWM’s time-warp Retrolab during this weekend’s Doors Open Milwaukee

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      September 22, 2026
    • Milwaukee Record’s 2026 fall festival guide

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      September 21, 2026
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    • An explanation of the butter lamb, an Easter meal tradition

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    • “It’s sad and I’m upset” Semolina to leave current site by end of year, seeks new location

      Tyler Maas
      September 25, 2026
    • Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen closes, Midwest Sad refocuses on downtown location

      Matt Wild
      September 25, 2026
    • Not Bad Foods brings good eats to Bad Moon Saloon

      Tyler Maas
      September 22, 2026
    • Saturday: Meet first-ever mayor of ‘Champagne of Beers’ region, get free Miller High Life tattoo

      Matt Wild
      September 17, 2026
    • Cuban coffeehouse set to open across from Cathedral Square Park

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      September 16, 2026
    • Here are some of my favorite burger specials in Milwaukee

      Tyler Maas
      September 15, 2026
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      March 13, 2015
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    • Here’s the 2026 Milwaukee Comedy Festival lineup

      Tyler Maas
      September 14, 2026
    • Our “Roast Of Milwaukee” comes back to The Cooperage October 5

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      September 4, 2026
    • Joe McAdam talks lakes, Waylon Mercy before Milwaukee’s first McAdamy Awards show

      Rick Katschke
      June 10, 2026
    • Check out The Laughing Tap’s new, improved location

      Tyler Maas
      March 25, 2026
    • Comedy for a cause: Raegan Niemela discusses this week’s Cowboy Killers “ICE Out Now!” benefit show

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

      Matt Wild
      February 24, 2026
  • Film
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      August 21, 2019
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      Tyler Maas
      September 24, 2026
    • 3 Dialogues Documentary Festival films that are ‘Milwaukee Record-coded’

      Matt Wild
      September 23, 2026
    • We’ll have it all at our screening of ‘UHF,’ October 14 at Avalon Theater

      Matt Wild
      September 17, 2026
    • Get ready for the 2026 Dialogues Documentary Festival with a new episode of ‘Popped Ones’

      Matt Wild
      September 17, 2026
    • Check out the full lineup for the 2026 Dialogues Documentary Festival, September 24-27

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      September 2, 2026
    • In search of the best movie theater seats in Milwaukee

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      August 26, 2026
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      September 20, 2019
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      September 25, 2026
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      September 22, 2026
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      September 16, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      September 9, 2026
    • ‘I stopped using AI for our regular promo stuff’: How a Milwaukee bowling alley leaned into, away from AI

      Matt Wild
      September 4, 2026
    • Graphic design is my passion: An ode to wonderfully crummy non-AI flyers

      Matt Wild
      September 3, 2026
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      September 24, 2026
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      September 21, 2026
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      September 17, 2026
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      September 16, 2026
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      August 24, 2026
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      August 21, 2026
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      February 23, 2017
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      September 22, 2026
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      September 15, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      September 8, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      September 1, 2026
    • The Catered Quiz: Will Eidam answers questions about “Weird Al” Yankovic and Jim Carrey

      Rick Katschke
      August 25, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      August 18, 2026
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“It’s sad and I’m upset” Semolina to leave current site by end of year, seeks new location

Tyler Maas
September 25, 2026

Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen closes, Midwest Sad refocuses on downtown location

Matt Wild
September 25, 2026

Milwaukee Comedy Festival

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 25, 2026

Milwaukee Krampusnacht is coming back to town this December

Matt Wild
September 25, 2026

I dropped by ‘What’s Brewing Wisconsin’ to talk about fall festivals

Matt Wild
September 25, 2026

Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Calf

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 25, 2026
  • Public Image Ltd wrestle with duality at Turner Hall Ballroom

    Harrison Colby
    September 24, 2026
  • My first Mondo Lucha, and the final smackdown for The Beast

    Annie Raab
    September 24, 2026
  • Check out Neighborhood Theater Group’s “Shocktoberfest” lineup

    Tyler Maas
    September 24, 2026
  • Here’s everything that’s going on with Milwaukee potholes, parking, and parking meters

    Matt Wild
    September 24, 2026
  • Milwaukee Metal Monthly: Talking crust metal with To The Dogs, ‘Milwaukee-style’ hardcore with See No Evil

    Steve Lampiris
    September 23, 2026
  • Beck, Jack White, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and 23 more standout fall shows

    Milwaukee Record Staff
    September 23, 2026
  • Our Midweek Music concert series returns to Crafty Cow Tosa this fall

    Tyler Maas
    September 23, 2026
  • 3 Dialogues Documentary Festival films that are ‘Milwaukee Record-coded’

    Matt Wild
    September 23, 2026
  • WMSE’s Local/Live: Bellends (2026)

    Milwaukee Record Staff
    September 23, 2026
  • 10 GOTO UWM’s time-warp Retrolab during this weekend’s Doors Open Milwaukee

    Matt Wild
    September 22, 2026
  • Not Bad Foods brings good eats to Bad Moon Saloon

    Tyler Maas
    September 22, 2026
  • A guide to Bay View Gallery Night

    Tyler Maas
    September 22, 2026

Record Recommended

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: September 21-27, 2026

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 21, 2026
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September 14, 2026

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September 7, 2026

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: August 31 – September 6, 2026

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August 31, 2026

Press Releases

Milwaukee Recreation to hold grand opening ceremony for newly renovated Metcalfe Playfield

Press Release
September 25, 2026
MILWAUKEE RECREATION TO HOLD GRAND REOPENING CEREMONY FOR NEWLY RENOVATED METCALFE PLAYFIELD Event is set for Thursday, ...

Jewish Museum Milwaukee explores the Jewish creators behind the modern superhero in ‘Chosen Heroes’

Press Release
September 23, 2026

Bob-E-Lanes Still offers Brewers star Brice Turang free bowling for life (plus one guest, even if it’s a Chicago Cub)

Press Release
September 17, 2026

Brewers announce ‘Rally for October’ fan celebration and watch party September 22 at American Family Field

Press Release
September 17, 2026

Mandatory Milwaukee

  • Here are some of my favorite burger specials in Milwaukee

    Tyler Maas
    September 15, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: The Milwaukee Slugger is a pinch-hit home run

    Matt Wild
    August 25, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Voting in today’s partisan primary election

    Matt Wild
    August 11, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Secret Stadium Sauce

    Tyler Maas
    July 24, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Trying to do as much as you possibly can during what’s left of summer

    Tyler Maas
    July 8, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Wondering if Summerfest needs a dedicated ‘local’ stage

    Matt Wild
    June 16, 2026
  • 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

Fish Fry

  • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Highland House has marlin and sailfish on the walls, perch and cod on the menu

    Caleb Westphal
    August 14, 2026
  • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: All are welcome at The Neighborhood Draft

    Caleb Westphal
    August 7, 2026
  • Exterior of Hubbard Park Lodge in Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Settle in for polka music, bubbles, fish at Hubbard Park Lodge

    Caleb Westphal
    July 17, 2026
  • Exterior of Italian American Club in Kenosha, Wisconsin

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Celebrate life, America, fish at Italian American Club in Kenosha

    Caleb Westphal
    July 10, 2026
  • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Haul in haddock at Brass Monkey Pub & Grill in West Allis

    Caleb Westphal
    July 3, 2026
  • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Go all in at In Cahoots Saloon & Eatery in Genesee Depot

    Caleb Westphal
    June 26, 2026
  • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Binge the bluegill at Andrea’s Red Rooster in Waukesha

    Caleb Westphal
    June 12, 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
  • 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

First Person

  • My first Mondo Lucha, and the final smackdown for The Beast

    Annie Raab
    September 24, 2026
  • I moderated a panel discussion of ex-Brewers at a sold-out screening of ‘Ueck’ in West Bend

    Matt Wild
    August 21, 2026
  • Summer on two wheels: From childhood freedom to Milwaukee bike culture

    Mitch DeSantis
    August 8, 2026
  • ‘That’s a lifer!’ Loving and leveling up your birding Lifer List

    Kyle Arpke
    August 6, 2026
  • I went to, loved Jollibee

    Tyler Maas
    August 6, 2026
  • Take me back to Summerfest 2012: Bob Mould at U.S. Cellular Connection Stage

    Matt Wild
    July 2, 2026
  • Take me back to Summerfest 2013: The Go-Go’s at BMO Harris Pavilion

    Vince Morales
    June 18, 2026
  • 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
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