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

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...

Sincere Engineer’s Deanna Belos talks touring, forthcoming album, Polar Plunge

Tyler Maas

February 9, 2026

In the spring of 2019, we met up with Sincere Engineer singer, guitarist, and founding member Deanna Belos in reserved room at a suburban Chicago library to record an episode of our now-defunct "My First Band" ...

Greek Fest is moving to Waukesha

Tyler Maas

February 6, 2026

As much of the city is currently rejoicing with the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be staying put as a member of the Bucks through (at least) the end of this season, we've recently learned that another be...

We’re selling a limited number of sticker bundles!

Tyler Maas

February 6, 2026

Stickers. You know 'em, you love 'em, and as of late 2025, we have them. Yes, in the waning weeks of last year, Milwaukee Record called upon our neighbors and new friends at The Factory to make a run of sticker...

The Landing in St. Francis has closed (plus other suburban opening, closing, and relocation news)

Tyler Maas

February 5, 2026

We're just over a month into 2026 and the Milwaukee area has already experienced some significant restaurant and bar closures in the new year. One local closing that failed to wind up on our radar until recentl...

Kyle Gass of Tenacious D will perform at Shank Hall on March 28

Tyler Maas

February 5, 2026

It's been a banner week for Milwaukee event announcements. On top of news that American Football is coming to Turner Hall in August and our Meatless Raffle will be returning to Cactus Club next month is another...

Hail Seitan! Our Meatless Raffle returns to Cactus Club on March 8

Tyler Maas

February 4, 2026

The Meat Raffle is a tavern tradition that’s been around for decades. In recent years, this protein-packed pastime has become something as synonymous with Wisconsin drinking culture as pull tabs, touchdown shot...

Now that Yuengling has arrived, here are 10 more things that should come to Milwaukee

Tyler Maas

February 3, 2026

broadstreet.zone(185613); Last week, Milwaukee at large finally got a taste of "America's oldest brewery" when Yuengling hit local draft lines for the first time. Feel however you want to about Yuengling, but ...

Incorrect study: Milwaukee has the second-least annoying drivers in America

Tyler Maas

February 2, 2026

A few times each year, we run "Great Job, Milwaukee!" (or sometimes "Great Job, Wisconsin!") articles that congratulate our region for appearing on listicles that are whipped together by, like, insurance compan...

Milwaukee Makers Market releases 2026 schedule

Tyler Maas

January 30, 2026

These days, Milwaukee is home to more marketplaces for local makers, artists, crafters, and creators than ever before. And that’s a great thing! With the hope that trend continues into 2026, we’re excited to le...

Latino Arts announces 2026 winter and spring exhibitions, performances

Tyler Maas

January 30, 2026

Despite being around since 1985 (and formally taking root in Walker’s Point in 1997), Latino Arts Inc. is only becoming more relevant with age. Recent seasons have brought noted musicians and the work of respec...

Here’s everything you need to know about Burnhearts Mitten Fest 2026

Tyler Maas

January 29, 2026

Over its 12-year run, Mitten Fest has earned the undisputed distinction of being Milwaukee’s favorite wintertime celebration. We’re pleased to report the sprawling block party and one-day escape from the season...

Gold Steps look back and wonder what might’ve been in its “Mirrored Souls” music video

Tyler Maas

January 28, 2026

When we last checked in with Gold Steps, the Milwaukee alternative outfit was soaking up the sun and gallivanting in the sand in the summer-suited music video for its radio-ready "Rent Free" single. This week, ...

Let’s remember some former Milwaukee mayors

Tyler Maas

January 26, 2026

Saturday, January 31 marks Milwaukee's 180th birthday. In honor of the milestone, let's remember some of the city's former mayors. Actually, let's take a moment to remember every single former mayor Milwaukee h...

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