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 video screen 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 June. Enjoy!

MUSIC

• In a recent “MKE Music Rewind” article, Milwaukee Record revisited a 2013 album from this band, which included Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and members of Collections Of Colonies Of Bees. A. Sylvan Esso; B. Volcano Choir; C. Decibully; D. All Tiny Creatures

• For 2025, Summerfest is converting its South Party Pavilion into a country-themed stage called what? A. Lasso Lounge; B. MKE Country; C. Boot Scootin’ Pavilion; D. Sawdust Stage

• Which classic Midwest emo band will headline WMSE’s Backyard BBQ August 23 in Humboldt Park? A. The Promise Ring; B. Cap’n Jazz; C. Hey Mercedes; D. Braid

• This Devo-influenced Milwaukee band will play a few slots before Devo June 26 at Summerfest. A. Iron Pizza; B. Pep Rally Players; C. Xposed 4Heads; D. Pope On A Rope

• Hip-hop trio Digable Planets will play a free outdoor show at the Marcus Center on July 16, part of the Marcus’ Summer of Soul series. What year did Digable Planets release their breakout hit “Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat)”? A. 1988; B. 1990; C. 1992; D. 1994

• Alabama Shakes will play the Miller High Life Theatre on September 4. How many years has it been since the band released its last album, Sound & Color? A. 7; B. 8; C. 9; D. 10

CITY LIFE

• They towed the Boat! What is the name of the towing company that finally—after nearly 7 months—got the job done? A. All City Towing; B. Jerry’s Silo Marina; C. MKE Towing; D. You Strand It, We Tow It (Eventually)

• What is the official slogan of Milwaukee (and Illinois) “weird stuff” store American Science & Surplus? A. Weird Stuff, Great People; B. Incredible Stuff, Unbelievable Prices; C. Killer Coffee, Lousy Service; D. Need A Bucket Of Ball Bearings?

• Which of these programs is NOT being offered by Milwaukee Recreation this summer? A. Adult Skate Date Night; B. Herbs, Crystals, and Stones; C. Xtreme Bag Toss; D. Meatloaf Magic

• About how many feet underground is most of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s “Deep Tunnel”? A. 100; B. 200; C. 300; D. 400

• There’s currently a fundraiser to build a visitors center in this Milwaukee park. A. Lake Park; B. Lakeshore State Park; C. Humboldt Park; D. Kern Park

• Which Milwaukee County Transit System bus line runs all the way from Bayshore in the north, to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in the south? A. GreenLine; B. BlueLine; C. RedLine; D. Remember the GoldLine?

FOOD/DRINK

• Closed since 2020, downtown dive bay My Office will reopen this summer as what? A. Still My Office; B. My Office 2.0; C. Your Office; D. My Den

• Finish this recent Milwaukee Record headline: “Please talk us out of buying this _____ for $375.” A. Piece of the Boat; B. Culver’s ordering booth; C. Rocky Rococo sign; D. Pull-tab machine

• Which day of the week controversially came in at #1 in Milwaukee Record’s highly scientific article “Days of the week to go out to eat in Milwaukee, ranked”? A. Wednesday; B. Thursday; C. Friday; D. Saturday

• This geek-friendly gaming lounge/bar opened in Downtown Milwaukee in 2013; following a change of location, it closed in 2020. A. 1983 Arcade Bar; Chimera Lounge; C. Inn of the Last Home; D. 42 Lounge

• Which of these Milwaukee wing hotspots is NOT located in Bay View? A. Mr. Wings; B. Club Garibaldi; C. The Vanguard; D. Todd I Believe I Can Fry

• This former tenant of Crossroads Collective will soon open its own space a few blocks south, in the former Lafayette Place space on Farwell Avenue. A. Kawa Ramen & Sushi; B. Ruta’s Fresh Indian Fare; C. Temple Goddess Café; D. Egg & Flour

COMEDY

• Sandra Bernhard (June 13, Vivarium) recently made an appearance on what hit streaming show? A. Severance; B. The White Lotus; C. Murderbot; D. The Last Of Us

• Comedian Kyle Kinane (June 24-25, Vivarium) hails from Addison, Illinois. About how many miles is it from Addison to Milwaukee? A. 82; B. 92; C. 96; D. 110

• Patrick Warburton (November 2, Turner Hall) found fame playing Puddy on Seinfeld. He also voiced this animated superhero from 1994-1996. A. Batman; B. The Tick; C. The Maxx; D. Spawn

• In her 2024 Wisconsin State Fair recap for Milwaukee Record, comedian Dana Ehrmann rode what terrifying ride? A. Giant Slide; B. WonderFair Wheel; C. Lolly Swing; D. Ejection Seat

• Which local restaurant did Doughboys visit for their 2022 Turner Hall show? A. Culver’s; B. Rocky Rococo; C. Cousins; D. Kopp’s

• In Milwaukee Record’s landmark 2021 article “The sound effects Michael Winslow [the guy from Police Academy] did at Summerfest, ranked,” which sound effect topped the list? A. Self-checkout beep; B. Bass guitar; C. Snoop Dogg as a GPS app; D. Earnest and surprisingly touching “Purple Rain” a cappella cover/tribute with great vocal solo

FILM

• The former Fox-Bay Cinema in Whitefish Bay will soon reopen as a new venue called what? A. The Fox; B. The Argo; C. The Modern; D. The Hop

• How many folks attended screenings and events at the 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival? A. 27,674; B. 29,031; C. 30,971; D. 32,004

• A Milwaukee-made horror film, Murder Cabin, recently premiered at what local movie theater? A. Oriental Theatre; B. Downer Theatre; C. Times Cinema; D. Avalon Theatre

• Which local movie theater did Milwaukee legend Mark Borchardt premiere his equally legendary Coven film in 1997? A. Oriental Theatre; B. Downer Theatre; C. Times Cinema; D. Avalon Theatre

• Which of these films does NOT feature a scene set in (but not necessarily shot in) Milwaukee? A. Tommy Boy; B. Dogma; C. Michael Clayton; D. Cocaine Bear

• Milwaukee-based Red Letter Media made a splash in 2010 with a 70-minute YouTube critique of what movie? A. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace; B. Star Wars: Episode II – Attack Of The Clones; C. Star Trek Generations; D. Star Trek: First Contact

ARTS

• What is the name of the new show that podcast Welcome To Night Vale will bring to Turner Hall on July 20? A. Murder Night In Blood Forest; B. The Damned And The Beautiful; C. Camp Happy Trails; D. Blood On The Ceiling

• This beloved author and humorist will drop by The Pabst Theater on October 16. A. Dave Barry; B. Sarah Vowell; C. David Sedaris; D. The ghost of Andy Rooney

• Finish this Milwaukee Record headline: “Summerfest 2025 will feature a _______.” A. New stage; B. Solid lineup; C. Faster Skyglider; D. Mythical North Woods dreamscape where ancient forest spirits harness the magic of the Aurora Borealis in a cosmic chorus of light and song

• Bay View bookstore Lion’s Tooth is home to a shop dog named after which legendary cartoonist? A. Al Jaffee; B. Charles Schulz; C. Aline Kominsky-Crumb; D. Bill Watterson

• This Milwaukee gaming store recently celebrated its first anniversary. A. The Upside Down; B. Old Guard Games; C. Napoleon’s; D. Board Game Barrister

• Which of these is NOT a Milwaukee-made video game? A. Space Raft: The Game; B. Cream City Chaos; C. Baba Is You; D. The Storied Sword

SPORTS

• How many golf courses can be found in Milwaukee County parks? A. 11; B. 13; C. 15; D. 17

• Located near Elkhart Lake, Road America boasts a racetrack that’s how many miles long? A. 2; B. 4; C. 6; D. 7

• What was the name of the Brewers’ ‘80s-era cartoon character used to discourage being an obnoxious drunk at ballgames? A. Sloppy; B. Two-Fisted Slopper; C. Wrecked Ralph; D. Over-Served Stan

• Which of these is NOT a fan giveaway for the 2025 Lakeshore Chinooks season? A. Million Dollar Man bobblehead; B. Hawaiian shirt; C. Superhero Gill bobblehead; D. Go Fish cards

• The Brewers will honor Bob Uecker on August 23 with what recently announced fan giveaway? A. Plaid golf umbrella; B. Uecker 8-ball; C. Harry Doyle bobblehead; D. Mr. Belvedere DVD box set

• Athlete Luke Prokop was the Grand Marshall of the 2025 Milwaukee Pride Parade. What local team does Prokop play for? A. Milwaukee Brewers; B. Milwaukee Bucks; C. Milwaukee Wave; D. Milwaukee Admirals