In the mood for some trivia? In the mood for some Milwaukee trivia? Then you’ve come to the right place! It’s another round of Trivia By Milwaukee Record!

Thanks to our friends at the Pabst Theater Group, our home-brewed trivia questions are 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 March. Enjoy!

MUSIC

Local musician Jimmy Flemion was part of what seminal (and subversive) ‘80s/’90s Milwaukee band? A. Violent Femmes; B. Yipes!; C. The Frogs; D. Bangkok Taxi Pimps

Which of these grounds stage headliners has NOT been announced for Summerfest 2025? (Yet?) A. Rilo Kiley; B. Plain White T’s; C. Fountains Of Wayne; D. Bully

Which of these main stage headliners has NOT been announced for Wisconsin State Fair 2025? (Yet?) A. Lynyrd Skynyrd; B. Boyz II Men; C. Jeff Dunham; D. Darius Rucker

Finish this Milwaukee Record headline: “I wrote a song about _________.” A. Milverine; B. The Milwaukee Boat; C. The Milwaukee Bridge War of 1845; D. The Hop

This music legend will throw a so-called “Quiet Celebration” at Riverside Theater May 17 and 18. A. Paul McCartney; B. Joni Mitchell; C. Joan Baez; D. Paul Simon

Christian Yelich’s Home Plate Charity Concert (April 17, Pabst Theater) will be headlined by this band: A. Goo Goo Dolls; B. Matchbox Twenty; C. Candlebox; D. Sponge

CITY LIFE

When did the snow pile on the side of the Marcus Center parking structure in downtown Milwaukee melt in 2024? (Yes, we keep track of this.) A. March 28; B. April 8; C. April 15; D. April 30

Exterior construction of the new Milwaukee Public Museum is expected to be completed when? A. End of 2025; B. End of 2026; C. End of 2027; D. It’s already done!

The site of the soon-to-be-fully-demolished Northridge Mall now has this name, and is awaiting future development. A. Granville Station; B. Northville Corridor; C. Cinnabon City; D. Station Corridor Development District

Milwaukee Record recently published an article about “the pinnacle of all tavern activities in the Upper Midwest.” What is that activity? A. Video poker; B. Pull-Tabs; C. Meat raffles; D. Shake of the Day

Ahead of its conversion into apartments, the 100 East Building on the corner of Wisconsin and Water has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. What year was this historic building built? A. 1953; B. 1967; C. 1977; D. 1989

Those darn electric scooters: Yay or Nay? A. Yay; B. Nay; C. Eh; D. WHAT ABOUT THE STREETCAR

FOOD/DRINK

The very first George Webb opened in Milwaukee in what year? A. 1948; B. 1956; C. 1969; D. 1971

Milwaukee Record recently conducted a taste test of “Wisconsin Old Fashioned” and “Beer & Pretzels” ice cream. Which local company makes these flavors? A. Leon’s; B. Kopp’s; C. Purple Door; D. Scratch

What’s the name of the next bar coming to the corner of Oakland and North on the East Side? A. Eastsider II; B. Upper East II; C. Henry’s III; D. The Next Bar

Which Milwaukee chef is NOT a James Beard Awards semifinalist in 2025? A. Ross Bachhuber; B. Larry Apparatus; C. Dan Jacobs; D. Gregory León

This local bakery recently announced it will move from a downtown office building to its own space in Walker’s Point: A. Blooming Lotus; B. Peter Sciortino; C. Sweetly Baked; D. Midwest Sad

Finish this old slogan from the old Fuel Café (RIP): “Killer coffee, ______.” A. Caffeinated vibes; B. Loud music; C. Lousy service; D. Plenty of ashtrays

COMEDY

What was the name of the comedy club that was in the basement of the old Grand Avenue mall from 2012-2020? A. Underground Collaborative; B. T.J. Laughs; C. Comedy Cellar; D. Six Underground

This actress, who appeared in Martin Scorsese’s 1982 film The King Of Comedy, is scheduled to drop by the Vivarium on June 13. A. Diahnne Abbott; B. Illeana Douglas; C. Kathy Griffin; D. Sandra Bernhard

This comedian will be taping their next special during two shows at Pabst Theater on April 26. A. Whitney Cummings; B. Kathleen Madigan; C. Martin Lawrence; D. Jim Gaffigan

What years did Airplane! creators David and Jerry Zucker graduate from Shorewood High School? A. 1950 and 1953; B. 1958 and 1961; C. 1965 and 1968; D. 1968 and 1971

Which of these comedy legends did NOT perform on Summerfest’s long-defunct Comedy Stage? A. Dave Chappelle; B. Jay Leno; C. Paula Poundstone; D. Robert Klein

This SNL star randomly filmed a series of low-budget ads for Old Milwaukee beer in the 2010s. A. Will Ferrell; B. Amy Poehler; C. Darrell Hammond; D. Tina Fey

FILM

In a recent episode of their “Popped Ones” video series, staff from the Oriental Theatre said they were “never going to have” what? A. IMAX screens; B. Pauly Shore marathons; C. Reclining seats; D. Phone chargers in the bathrooms

An upcoming Milwaukee-made documentary tells the story of TW Hansen, a local used car salesman, landlord, filmmaker, and music video director. What is the film called? A. American Hansen; B. Now! More! Yes!; C. Once More With Feeling; D. Who Do You Know Wants To Buy A Car?

This filmmaking legend died on the same day—January 16, 2025—as Milwaukee legend Bob Uecker. A. Gene Hackman; B. Jeannot Szwarc; C. Tony Roberts; D. David Lynch

Milwaukee musicians/composers Justin Krol and Quinn Scharber created the score for this underground (and controversial) 2022 film. A. The People’s Joker; B. Don’t Worry Darling; C. Men; D. Bodies Bodies Bodies

What year was obscure buddy comedy Two Guys From Milwaukee released? A. 1946; B. 1971; C. 1987; D. 1994

For reasons unexplained, this 2025 action comedy film starring Ke Huy Quan is set (but was not filmed) in Milwaukee. A. The Electric State; B. Love Hurts; C. Everything Everywhere All At Once; D. Finding ‘Ohana

ARTS

A wooden anchor recently tied to the marooned Milwaukee Boat reads “Knot Moving” on one side. What does the other side read? A. “S.S. Minnow”; B. “S.S. Milwaukee”; C. “Never Leaving”; D. “Beach Please”

The monthly Milwaukee Night Market kicks off in downtown Milwaukee in which month? A. April; B. May; C. June; D. July

What is the name of the Midwest Gaming Classic’s giant inflatable mascot (April 4-6, Baird Center)? A. Glitch Gremlin; B. Dankey Kang; C. Midwest Mario; D. King Croak

What’s the official name of the Milwaukee Public Museum exhibit of a T-Rex taking a bite out of a Triceratops? A. Hell Creek diorama; B. When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth; C. Circle of Life diorama; D. Probably Not Scientifically Accurate But Awesome Anyway

Local indie video game publisher Big Mode released the critically acclaimed Animal Well in 2024. What game did it release in 2025? A. The Storied Sword; B. Balatro; C. Star Of Providence; D. Animal Well II

The artwork for the 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival, designed by Minneapolis-based artist and illustrator Jinjer Markley, features what adorable woodland creatures? A. Deer; B. Birds; C. Squirrels; D. Feral hogs

SPORTS

How many potential seats will there be in the potential soccer stadium in the potential “Iron District” in downtown Milwaukee? A. 5,000; B. 6,000; C. 7,000; D. 8,000

Minor League Baseball team the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers will temporarily change their name to what on June 12? A. Bad News Brookfields; B. Wisconsin Old Fashioneds; C. Wisconsin Frozen Pizzas; D. Wisconsin Supper Clubbers

Which item is NOT included in the list of Brewers giveaways for 2025? A. Bob Uecker Crock charm; B. Brewers Umbrella; C. Racing Sausage Cribbage Board; D. Pat Murphy Bobblehead

In a recently unearthed video from 1985, Bob Uecker gives a tour of his Menomonee Falls home and shows off a small trophy he won for what? A. Most dropped balls; B. Marble tournament; C. Tiddlywinks; D. Competitive rock, paper, scissors, stone

In a recent interview, this Milwaukee sports star said he wished he was “born in 1984, or 1974,” so that he would have grown up without social media. A. Christian Yelich; B. Damian Lillard; C. Giannis Antetokounmpo; D. Jackson Chourio

What was the name of the 2011 roller derby video game for Wii that featured Milwaukee’s own Brewcity Bruisers? A. Jam City Rollergirls; B. Roller Champions; C. Roller Drama; D. Whip It: The Movie: The Game