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      Tyler Maas
      September 8, 2026
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      September 8, 2026
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      September 5, 2026
    • Here are the 194 places you can explore at Doors Open Milwaukee 2026, and that’s it

      Matt Wild
      September 3, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      September 2, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      September 2, 2026
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      Milwaukee Record Staff
      September 1, 2026
  • Food/Drink
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      Matt Wild
      September 5, 2024
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    • Duluth Trading’s new Miller High Life gear, ranked

      Matt Wild
      September 9, 2026
    • Third Space Brewing and Central Waters Brewing to host anniversary parties

      Tyler Maas
      September 9, 2026
    • Hyrule comes to The Wolf with ‘Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’ pop-up dinner

      Mitch DeSantis
      September 8, 2026
    • The Garage and Hi Hat Lounge have closed, sale to new owners “pending”

      Tyler Maas
      September 1, 2026
    • Milwaukee County Parks announce Labor Day hours, fall hours, final days of beer garden season

      Tyler Maas
      September 1, 2026
    • Sunday Sauce: Cat-sitting pays off at Sorella

      Mitch DeSantis
      August 30, 2026
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      September 16, 2019
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      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
    • Comedy (and ‘The Traitors’) fans rejoice: Ron Funches will return to Turner Hall this summer

      Tyler Maas
      February 18, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      October 16, 2018
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    • 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
    • Here’s the first batch of films coming to the 2026 Dialogues Documentary Festival

      Matt Wild
      August 18, 2026
    • Behold the lineup for Milwaukee Film’s 70mm Film Series, coming soon to Oriental Theatre

      Matt Wild
      July 31, 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
    • 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
    • Site of the Bronze Fonz

      Behold, an angel descended from heaven and said, ‘Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking the Bronze Fonz. He is not here, for he is undergoing routine maintenance. Come and see the place where he stood.’

      Matt Wild
      July 14, 2026
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      August 24, 2026
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      August 21, 2026
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      August 21, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      August 10, 2026
    • Finding nirvana at a Brewers game, alone

      Tad Kriofske Mainella
      August 3, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 23, 2026
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      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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      Rick Katschke
      August 4, 2026
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20 years. 100,000 questions. How Ryan Wickens turned a British pub quiz into a Midwest tradition

Caitlin Moyer
September 9, 2026

Let’s talk human creativity in the age of AI at CreativeMornings, September 18

Matt Wild
September 9, 2026

Freshwater Food And Wine Festival

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 9, 2026

Duluth Trading’s new Miller High Life gear, ranked

Matt Wild
September 9, 2026

Third Space Brewing and Central Waters Brewing to host anniversary parties

Tyler Maas
September 9, 2026

WMSE’s Local/Live: Josh Evert

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 9, 2026
  • Dare to be stupid during Milwaukee Record’s Weird Al Week, October 12-18

    Matt Wild
    September 8, 2026
  • Hyrule comes to The Wolf with ‘Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’ pop-up dinner

    Mitch DeSantis
    September 8, 2026
  • Prepare for another Something To Do record with “I Only Notice The Beat”

    Tyler Maas
    September 8, 2026
  • Keanu Reeves and his band are coming to The Rave/Eagles Club next month

    Tyler Maas
    September 8, 2026
  • The Catered Quiz: Becca Speier answers questions about American Girl and the ‘High School Musical’ franchise

    Rick Katschke
    September 8, 2026
  • Crowd at Summerfest

    Here’s who will headline Summerfest 290 days from now, and that’s it

    Matt Wild
    September 8, 2026
  • Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Shaquille O’Neal

    Milwaukee Record Staff
    September 5, 2026
  • Our “Roast Of Milwaukee” comes back to The Cooperage October 5

    Tyler Maas
    September 4, 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
  • ‘Everybody Watching’ as 414JungleBaby drops new mixtape, video

    Matt Wild
    September 4, 2026
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    Tyler Maas
    September 4, 2026
  • Check out the Riverwest Jazz Fest lineup

    Tyler Maas
    September 4, 2026

Record Recommended

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: September 7-13, 2026

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 7, 2026
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Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: August 31 – September 6, 2026

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August 31, 2026

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August 24, 2026

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August 17, 2026

Press Releases

Riverwest Radio Ghost Walk returns for third Year with new audio stories and weekly ‘Spooky Talk’ radio show

Press Release
September 9, 2026
Riverwest Radio Ghost Walk Returns for Third Year with New Audio Stories and Weekly "Spooky Talk" Radio Show Self-Guide...

‘Ueck’ documentary to stream exclusively on Brewers.TV

Press Release
September 8, 2026

Turner Classic Movies to spotlight Milwaukee Film’s historic Oriental Theatre on interstitial series STILL NOW SHOWING

Press Release
September 8, 2026

Lakefront Brewery celebrates Noon Game IPA with Real-Time Football Bingo at the Beer Hall

Press Release
September 8, 2026

Mandatory Milwaukee

  • 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
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Dioramas, Diorama-Rama

    Matt Wild
    March 10, 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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