Another month, another round of Milwaukee trivia!

Thanks to our friends at the Pabst Theater Group, our home-brewed Trivia By Milwaukee Record is part of the pre-show entertainment at Vivarium and Turner Hall Ballroom. Test your Milwaukee knowledge in our seven website categories: Music, City Life, Food/Drink, Comedy, Film, Arts, and Sports! Think you know all there is to know about random Milwaukee history and/or un-killable hot topics like the Milwaukee flag? Go to a show and find out!

New questions appear on Vivarium and Turner Hall screens the first week of every month; old questions (and answers) are published on Milwaukee Record. Here are the questions that ran in November. Enjoy!

MUSIC

• Which band with an animal name is NOT playing a Pabst Theater Group venue this winter? A. Band Of Horses; B. Trampled By Turtles; C. Hippo Campus; D. Beach Bunny

• In 2022, Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe label released a record by Peter Mulvey and which former Milwaukee act? A. Caley Conway; B. SistaStrings; C. Trapper Schoepp; D. Grace Weber

• “Arbiter,” a new song from Milwaukee band Bug Moment, is inspired by this video game franchise. A. Halo; B. Call Of Duty; C. Five Nights At Freddy’s; D. Sonic The Hedgehog

• In November, Milwaukee Recreation offered a class on this iconic artist. A. Joni Mitchell; B. Bob Dylan; C. Bjork; D. Yoko Ono

• Name the band from this Milwaukee Record review of an October Riverside Theater show: “Anybody without earplugs knew they’d be suffering in the morning.” A. MJ Lenderman; B. Dropkick Murphys; C. The Psychedelic Furs; D. The Alan Parsons Project

• In December, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will play the music of this film. A. Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2; B. Avengers: Endgame; C. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2; D. Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare

CITY LIFE

• This Badger State locale won Milwaukee Record’s “Best Wisconsin City” bracket in 2023. A. Appleton; B. Milwaukee; C. Madison; D. Rhinelander

• This trusted travel publication recently named Milwaukee the 3rd best big city in the U.S. A. Tripadvisor; B. Condé Nast Traveler; C. National Geographic; D. Good Housekeeping

• This trusted travel publication recently named Milwaukee one of the “best places in the world to visit in November.” A. Tripadvisor; B. Condé Nast Traveler; C. National Geographic; D. Good Housekeeping

• Finish this Milwaukee Record headline: “Milwaukee has made nearly _____ from those darn electric scooters this year.” A. $1M; B. $500K; C. $50K D. $37.50

• What year does Milwaukee Public Museum currently plan to close its longtime home and move into its new digs? A. 2025; B. 2026; C. 2027; D. 2028

• Will the debate about making the “People’s Flag of Milwaukee” the official flag of Milwaukee ever end? A. Yes; B. No

FOOD/DRINK

• What year did Zaffiro’s Pizza open? A. 1945; B. 1954; C. 1969; D. 1979

• This local roaster (and maker of Milwaukee Record Blend) is the official green room coffee of Pabst Theater Group venues. A. Anodyne; B. Valentine; C. Colectivio; D. Stone Creek

• In October, Jack White played a surprise late-night show at this Milwaukee restaurant. A. Odd Duck; B. The Vanguard; C. Room Service; D. Oakland Gyros

• Finish this Milwaukee Record headline: “Back from the brink, __________ has recaptured its former glory.” A. Comet Café; B. Fuel Café; C. Von Trier; D. Walgreens on Brady

• According to a recent study, Wisconsinites would like to die eating what food? A. Cheese curds; B. Culver’s; C. Fish fry; D. Brats

• In Milwaukee Record’s award winning article “A tribute to my favorite Taco Bell,” which Taco Bell location is our favorite? A. Layton Avenue; B. Brown Deer Road; C. Teutonia Avenue; D. UWM Union

COMEDY

• This comedian is coming to Miller High Life Theatre in March, a year after hosting the Golden Globes. A. Jim Gaffigan; B. Jon Stewart; C. Joe Koy; D. Mike Birbiglia

• Comedian Joe DeRosa is also an actor who had a recurring role in this acclaimed series. A. The Sopranos; B. Breaking Bad; C. Better Call Saul; D. The Wire

• Which local newscaster hosted Milwaukee Record’s 2024 Roast of Milwaukee? A. Ted Perry; B. Molly Fay; C. Marty Burns-Wolfe; D. James Groh

• Which of these films did Jon Stewart NOT appear in? A. Half Baked; B. Bruce Almighty; C. Big Daddy; D. Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back

• A 2019 SNL sketch called “Wisconsin Women” featured Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong, and host _________. A. Billie Eilish; B. Kristin Stewart; C. Jennifer Lopez; D. Scarlett Johansson

• This late stand-up comic had a bad time at Summerfest 1986, inspiring him to write a book about his alcoholic father. A. Louie Anderson; B. Bob Saget; C. Gilbert Gottfried; D. Norm Macdonald

FILM

• Coming to Miller High Life Theatre in December: “A Nostalgic Night With ________.” A. Nicolas Cage; B. John McGivern; C. Macaulay Culkin; D. Dame Judi Dench

• WMSE 91.7 recently moved its “Friday Night Freak Show” movie series to which Milwaukee theater? A. Times Cinema; B. Oriental Theatre; C. Downer Theatre; D. Union Cinema at UWM

• Throughout November, Milwaukee Film is celebrating the films of this actor. A. Pedro Pascal; B. Tom Cruise; C. Will Ferrell; D. Keanu Reeves

• How is it pronounced, man? A. “COE-ven”; B. “CUH-ven”

• This cinematic tough guy made an appearance in 2009’s Modus Operandi, directed by Milwaukee filmmaker Frankie Latina. A. Mickey Rourke; B. Terry Crews; C. Danny Trejo; D. Dolph Lundgren

• Finish this Milwaukee Record headline: “That time I went to a real ______ rave.” A. weird; B. awesome; C. trippy; D. ‘Blade’ blood

ARTS

• A mural on a Humboldt Avenue car stereo installation joint formerly featured an interesting depiction of this Disney character. A. Elsa; B. Jafar; C. Elastigirl; D. Simba

• What was the deal with that giant inflatable baby balloon that flew over Veterans Park this summer? A. It invoked the shared humanity of all people, reminding us of a time when we were vulnerable and full of potential; B. No idea

• Which of these themes has Sugar Maple NOT used (so far) for one of its pop-ups? A. Wes Anderson; B. Nintendo; C. Adventure Time; D. Twin Peaks

• There’s a weird sculpture on the corner of Lyon and Marshall of a boy holding a goose. What is the name of the sculpture? A. Boy With Goose; B. Untitled Goose Sculpture; C. The Goose Is Loose; D. The Calling

• In Milwaukee Record’s 2022 article “Ranking 20 video game systems for the 2022 Midwest Gaming Classic,” which system ranked #1? A. Nintendo Entertainment System; B. PlayStation 2; C. Sega Dreamcast; D. Xbox 360

• This Milwaukee Record contributor released a comic called Girls’ Heist Out in 2022. A. Carmella D’Acquisto; B. Caleb Westphal; C. Cris Siqueira; D. Rob Wieland

SPORTS

• Which promotion is NOT a real 2024-25 Admirals promotion? A. Oven mitts giveaway; B. Ice skating Giannis bobblehead; C. Sendik’s Dog Day; D. Winter Hat Night

• Finish this Milwaukee Record headline: “Remembering the time Bob Uecker encountered a __________ in Pittsburgh.” A. Super fan; B. Carjacker; C. Creepy clown; D. Furry convention

• In 1989’s Major League, a celebration scene was filmed at this still-in-business Milwaukee bar/restaurant. A. Major Goolsby’s; B. Safe House; C. 4^th Base; D. Oscar’s

• In May 2023, the original Milwaukee County Stadium Racing Sausage costumes from 1993 were listed on eBay for how much? A. $99; B. $1,000; C. $2,000; D. $25,000

• What was the name of the short-lived Milwaukee team in the 1940s-era All-American Girls Professional Baseball League? A. Milwaukee Chicks; B. Milwaukee Peaches; C. Milwaukee Millerettes; D. Milwaukee Belles

• This iconic horror director tweeted his love for his “beloved tough-ass Bucks” in 2022. A. David Cronenberg; B. John Carpenter; C. Sam Raimi; D. Mark Borchardt