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Here’s the full musical lineup for Harley-Davidson Homecoming, July 13-16

June 8, 2023

In a summer packed with 8,000 things to do, the big Harley-Davidson Homecoming stands out as a single event with 8,000 things to do. From July 13-16, Harley will celebrate its 120th birthday with a dizzying arr...

Ahead of Brady Street pedestrianization study, city and citizens discuss pedestrianizing Brady Street

Matt Wild

June 7, 2023

In the wake of yet another hit-and-run accident on Brady Street, talk continues of closing the ever-busy street to vehicular traffic—or, at the very least, of doing something. On Wednesday, the city's Public Wo...

Relocated Pizza Man is a surprise summertime gem

Matt Wild

June 6, 2023

Say the words "Pizza Man" while standing anywhere in Milwaukee County and you'll likely get an opinion. Pizza Man is great! Pizza Man used to be great! Pizza Man hasn't been the same since the original North Av...

Tap your toes, profess your innocence to songs from upcoming ‘Run Bambi Run’ musical

Matt Wild

June 6, 2023

In case you missed it, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater is prepping an original rock musical about "Milwaukee's infamous femme fatal," Lawrencia "Bambi" Bembenek. Yes, Run Bambi Run will detail the wild story of...

Tool. November 1 at Fiserv Forum

Matt Wild

June 6, 2023

Tool will play Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, November 1. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 9 at 10 a.m. Get them HERE. "There is a strictly enforced 4-ticket limit per purchase," says a press release....

In case you blinked, here are all the new and wonderful things they’re building in Milwaukee (May 21 – June 3)

Matt Wild

June 5, 2023

Depending on which news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a "renaissance" or a "reinvention." Or maybe it's a "reboot" or a "reimagining." However you want to define it, it's safe to say tha...

Welcome to the summer Domes show, “DinoDomes”

Matt Wild

June 5, 2023

As Milwaukee County officials continue being preoccupied with whether they could save the Mitchell Park Domes—or if they should—the Domes themselves are prepping their summer show. Beginning June 10 and running...

Bill Burr will be checking in on Fiserv Forum October 8

Matt Wild

June 5, 2023

Veteran comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, hockey fan, helicopter pilot, amateur drummer, husband to the lovely Nia, and consummate Milwaukee fan Bill Burr will perform at Fiserv Forum on Sunday, October 8. Ge...

Riotnine draws a line with blistering, uncompromising ‘Death Before Detransition’

Matt Wild

June 2, 2023

There are times for asking questions and taking a measured stance, and times for simply picking a side. In the ongoing cultural and political war against the LGBTQIA community, Milwaukee screamo/post-hardcore g...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: May 29 – June 4, 2023

Matt Wild

May 30, 2023

Milwaukee is chock-full of things to do, but only a handful of events are worthy of the lofty honor of “Record Recommended” (patent pending). Here are our recommendations for May 29 - June 4, 2023. MONDAY, MAY...

BLAX channels Wes Anderson in video for “Intelligent Beings”

Matt Wild

May 26, 2023

If you've spent any time on social media lately, you've likely seen a lot of Wes Anderson. Well, not the director himself (though his new film, Asteroid City, is due in June), but people playfully mimicking his...

We’re going to war! And screening ‘Starship Troopers’ at the Avalon on June 21!

Matt Wild

May 25, 2023

Has any modern-ish movie been more misunderstood than Starship Troopers? Decried by critics as a dirt-dumb glorification of fascism and jingoism upon its 1997 release, the film has since been celebrated as a sa...

Public input session on Domes set for June 5, aimed at Mitchell Park neighbors

Matt Wild

May 24, 2023

An oft-neglected aspect of the years-old conversation about the future of the Mitchell Park Domes is the neighborhood surrounding the park—and, more specifically, the people who live in that neighborhood. Sure,...

“Brady Beach” will return to street between Nomad World Pub, Club Brady beginning May 26

Matt Wild

May 24, 2023

If you've been seeking those elusive "summer beach" vibes this spring, seek no more: "Brady Beach" will return in 2023, beginning Friday, May 26. The outdoor patio/food/drink/party area will once again set up s...

A look inside the future home of Pabst Theater Group’s upcoming East Side concert venue

Matt Wild

May 23, 2023

When the Pabst Theater Group opens its new East Side concert venue in early 2024, show-goers will find it has a lot in common with the venue it has replaced, The Back Room @ Colectivo. In fact, it's better to t...

Milwaukee Public Museum previews future rainforest, butterfly vivarium, rooftop terrace

Matt Wild

May 23, 2023

We've said it before and we'll say it again: After all the hubbub over what the future home of the Milwaukee Public Museum will or will not carry over from the current museum, it's remarkable how familiar the i...

Pabst Theater Group opening new East Side venue, leaving Back Room @ Colectivo

Matt Wild

May 22, 2023

After nearly eight years of hosting concerts at The Back Room @ Colectivo (2211 N. Prospect Ave.), The Pabst Theater Group will leave the East Side coffee-shop venue and open a new all-ages, "highly customizabl...

It’s down to 64 possible names for Milwaukee’s new pro soccer team. Vote now!

Matt Wild

May 22, 2023

Remember last October when it was suddenly announced that Milwaukee would be getting a new USL Championship soccer team, and that it would be playing in a new 8,000-capacity outdoor stadium being built in the n...

Mayor Cavalier Johnson rings in inaugural MKE Peace Week, May 22-28

Matt Wild

May 22, 2023

Everything is awful and everything is falling apart, but let's set aside any and all cynicism for a few days and celebrate MKE Peace Week, Milwaukee. The inaugural event, May 22-28, was created by Mayor Cavalie...

And your 2023 WAMI Awards winners are…

Matt Wild

May 22, 2023

In case you missed it, WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) held its annual awards show Sunday night at Turner Hall Ballroom. It's true! Here are the 78 (!) winners. See you at the Best Club/Best Southeast Musi...

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