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      Matt Wild
      September 16, 2026
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      Milwaukee Record Staff
      September 16, 2026
    • The glorious, not-so-messy return of The Fatty Acids

      Matt Wild
      September 15, 2026
    • El Sebas keeps the Cream City cumbia coming with “Sana Sana”

      Tyler Maas
      September 15, 2026
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    • Milwaukee Record’s 66 Days of Halloween (2026, Part II)

      Matt Wild
      September 17, 2026
    • Changing of the Feathers: The muted majesty of fall

      Kyle Arpke
      September 16, 2026
    • Ridership or Coverage? Weigh in on two MCTS bus network redesigns

      Matt Wild
      September 16, 2026
    • Next year’s Brady Street Festival, Pride On Brady will end 2 hours earlier than previous years

      Matt Wild
      September 14, 2026
    • Survey says: Folks support paid parking in certain lakefront lots (if parking remains free along Lincoln Memorial Drive)

      Matt Wild
      September 14, 2026
    • Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Wolf

      Milwaukee Record Staff
      September 12, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 18, 2024
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    • 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

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

      Tyler Maas
      September 15, 2026
    • Here’s the opening date for highly anticipated Milwaukee restaurant Il Ponte, and that’s it

      Matt Wild
      September 15, 2026
    • Check out Saz’s new, elevated “Freshwater Sampler Platter”

      Tyler Maas
      September 10, 2026
    • Duluth Trading’s new Miller High Life gear, ranked

      Matt Wild
      September 9, 2026
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    • Bobcat Goldthwait is coming to The Laughing Tap April 28-30

      Tyler Maas
      February 14, 2022
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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

      Tyler Maas
      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

      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
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      Matt Wild
      September 13, 2018
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      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

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

      Michael Viers
      August 26, 2026
    • Malkovich! Yep, we’re screening ‘Being John Malkovich’ September 16 at the Avalon

      Matt Wild
      August 20, 2026
    • 6 Wisconsin films awarded more than $1M through state’s new film tax credit program

      Matt Wild
      August 19, 2026
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      June 2, 2021
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    • Watch exterior swan sculpture move from old museum to new museum

      Matt Wild
      September 16, 2026
    • Let’s talk human creativity in the age of AI at CreativeMornings, September 18

      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
    • Chicago artists bring honking, flapping ‘Swans’ to blustery Veterans Park

      Cal Roach
      August 31, 2026
    • Patti Smith will treat Riverside Theater to songs and stories September 23

      Matt Wild
      July 21, 2026
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      October 9, 2018
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      September 17, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      September 16, 2026
    • South Milwaukee Arcade will celebrate 100 years of bowling on August 29

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      August 24, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      August 21, 2026
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      August 21, 2026
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      August 10, 2026
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      June 28, 2017
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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
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      Rick Katschke
      August 25, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      August 18, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      August 11, 2026
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We’ll have it all at our screening of ‘UHF,’ October 14 at Avalon Theater

Matt Wild
September 17, 2026

The 21 New York Jets starting quarterbacks of the last 20 years, ranked

Tyler Maas
September 17, 2026

Freshwater Food And Wine Festival

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 17, 2026

Saturday: Meet first-ever mayor of ‘Champagne of Beers’ region, get free Miller High Life tattoo

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

It’s 9/17, which means it’s (officially) WMSE 91.7FM Day

Matt Wild
September 17, 2026
  • Milwaukee Record’s 66 Days of Halloween (2026, Part II)

    Matt Wild
    September 17, 2026
  • Changing of the Feathers: The muted majesty of fall

    Kyle Arpke
    September 16, 2026
  • Let’s remember some former Milwaukee Brewers managers

    Tyler Maas
    September 16, 2026
  • Watch exterior swan sculpture move from old museum to new museum

    Matt Wild
    September 16, 2026
  • Ridership or Coverage? Weigh in on two MCTS bus network redesigns

    Matt Wild
    September 16, 2026
  • 7 days after ‘Milwaukee In 14 Days,’ They Might Be Giants release ‘Milwaukee In 7 Days’

    Matt Wild
    September 16, 2026
  • Cuban coffeehouse set to open across from Cathedral Square Park

    Matt Wild
    September 16, 2026
  • WMSE’s Local/Live: Fellow Travelers

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

    Tyler Maas
    September 15, 2026
  • The glorious, not-so-messy return of The Fatty Acids

    Matt Wild
    September 15, 2026
  • El Sebas keeps the Cream City cumbia coming with “Sana Sana”

    Tyler Maas
    September 15, 2026
  • Here’s the opening date for highly anticipated Milwaukee restaurant Il Ponte, and that’s it

    Matt Wild
    September 15, 2026

Record Recommended

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: September 14-20, 2026

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 14, 2026
Milwaukee is chock full of things to do, but only a handful of Milwaukee events are worthy of the lofty honor of "Record...

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: September 7-13, 2026

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 7, 2026

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

Milwaukee Record Staff
August 31, 2026

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: August 24-30, 2026

Milwaukee Record Staff
August 24, 2026

Press Releases

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
Bob-E-Lanes Still Offers Brewers Star Brice Turang Free Bowling for Life (Plus One Guest, Even If It’s a Chicago Cub) H...

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

Press Release
September 17, 2026

Dining Out For Life returns to Milwaukee September 24–26

Press Release
September 16, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers clinch National League Central Division for 4th consecutive season

Press Release
September 15, 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

  • 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
  • I was an Election Inspector: 15 hours of nonstop democracy

    Tad Kriofske Mainella
    April 8, 2026
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