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Welcome to March: Here’s what you’re doing this month

March 1, 2026

broadstreet.zone(159870); March is a period of transition. The month straddles two seasons…a part-time resident in the ass-end of winter and a temporary tenant within the burst and bloom brought on by spring. ...

Here are some of my favorite fish sandwiches in the Milwaukee area

Tyler Maas

February 27, 2026

Even though it's always a good time for fish fry in Wisconsin, the state really goes all out in the fried fish fry department each and ever year when Lent rolls around. No matter if you're Catholic or not (I fa...

MKE Music Rewind: John The Savage, s/t (2012)

Tyler Maas

February 26, 2026

broadstreet.zone(159870); In MKE Music Rewind we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014. In this installment: John The Savage's self-titled 2012 ...

Let’s remember some former Milwaukee breweries

Tyler Maas

February 26, 2026

Milwaukee is often referred to as "Brew City" for good reason. The city boasts a rich brewing history that's virtually unmatched anywhere else in the nation (or on the planet, for that matter). The city continu...

Johnsonville is releasing a new sausage that’s inspired by Dr Pepper (and we tried it)

Tyler Maas

February 25, 2026

Brand collaborations seem to be all the rage these days. This has become especially common in the realm of food, where two things that don’t really have anything to do with each other temporarily join forces to...

Milwaukee Record is up for a WAMI award!

Tyler Maas

February 24, 2026

It’s that time of year again! Last week, the folks behind the Wisconsin Area Music Industry unveiled the field nominees for their 2026 awards show shindig, which is set to take place Sunday, May 17 at Atwood Mu...

Milwaukee Record and Ope! Brewing Co. are releasing a new collaborative beer

Tyler Maas

February 23, 2026

Way back in 2016, Milwaukee Record joined forces with Company Brewing to make a collaborative beer. The so-called "Milwaukee Record Re-Porter" was a spiced porter that was available seasonally until the Riverwe...

These bars will be open for Sunday morning’s USA-Canada men’s hockey gold medal game

Tyler Maas

February 21, 2026

On Thursday, the U.S. women's hockey team claimed Winter Olympics gold by defeating the Canadian team in overtime. Tomorrow morning, the American and Canadian men's teams will have their turn to vie for gold ag...

Al-Hamawi to open in former Kim’s Thai location

Tyler Maas

February 20, 2026

Milwaukee's Middle Eastern coffee shop expansion continues! This spring, Al-Hamawi—a Jordanian-based cafe chain that specializes in coffee, "Arabian sweets" and chocolate, nuts, olive oils, dried fruits, and mo...

We’re screening ‘Ghost World’ at Avalon Theater on March 18

Tyler Maas

February 19, 2026

Today in things that will probably make you feel old comes the realization that Ghost World is turning 25 this year. Yes, the dark comedy and certified cult classic based on the Daniel Clowes comic by the same ...

Comedy (and ‘The Traitors’) fans rejoice: Ron Funches will return to Turner Hall this summer

Tyler Maas

February 18, 2026

Today in show announcements that we're excited about even though it'll be happening six months from now is news that Ron Funches will be returning to Turner Hall Ballroom on Thursday, August 20. Tickets to the ...

Milwaukee Record’s guide to Mama Tried events

Tyler Maas

February 17, 2026

This week, throngs of riders and motorcycle enthusiasts who have been cooped up since fall and whose choppers have been in storage for months will enjoy a brief escape from the cold, dark, dull bikelessness of ...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Paczki Day

Tyler Maas

February 17, 2026

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some days centered around pastries come and go, while some become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: Paczki Day! Today is the day. Tuesday, February 17, ...

Here are drink chips we were given at The Great Milwaukee Can Koozie Swap & Bar Chip Bonanza

Tyler Maas

February 16, 2026

This past Saturday, Milwaukee Record and Lakefront Brewery teamed up to host "The Great Milwaukee Can Koozie Swap & Bar Chip Bonanza" at Club Garibaldi. From 1-4 p.m., dozens of people came to the Bay View ...

Here’s the full Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 lineup

Tyler Maas

February 13, 2026

Wisconsin metalheads rejoice! After the successful 2023 return of Milwaukee Metal Fest, the festival—which had previously been dormant since 2007 before it was revived by Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta—returned...

Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s Great Milwaukee Can Koozie Swap & Bar Chip Bonanza

Tyler Maas

February 12, 2026

In 2023, Milwaukee Record hosted an unconventional event at Promises (R.I.P. Promises!) based around the almighty beer sleeve. "The Great Milwaukee Can Koozie Swap" brought dozens of folks—including a few peopl...

Save the date! Morgan Park Picnic will return Saturday, May 23

Tyler Maas

February 11, 2026

Last spring, Milwaukee Record and Busby’s took over Morgan Park and brought a brand new spring festival to the one-acre triangle at the edge of the Bay View and Fernwood neighborhoods. Our inaugural Morgan Park...

The 16 band names of All Messed Up XIV, ranked

Tyler Maas

February 11, 2026

Every winter since 2010 (excluding 2021 and 2022 on account of the pandemic), All Messed Up has brought a refreshing dash of unpredictability to Milwaukee's music scene. The annual "random band experiment" is s...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Eating hot dogs in bars

Tyler Maas

February 10, 2026

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some Milwaukee things come and go while some become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: eating hot dogs in bars. Milwaukee is blessed with hundreds upon hund...

Maximiano announces new album with “Countryside” single

Tyler Maas

February 10, 2026

In 2024, Maximiano—the eponymous project of Milwaukee-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist Maximiano Janairo—burst into local music consciousness with the release of their formal debut album, The Rea...

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