City Life

May 26, 2023

With our “Business To Business” series, we’re offering business owners in and around Milwaukee a platform to acknowledge other local establishments and area entrepreneurs they appreciate. This week: Keystone Cl...

A handy guide to saving all the cats in Milwaukee

May 25, 2023

Since the beginning of 2023, Milwaukee Record has worked in partnership with Urban Cat Coalition—a local organization that’s dedicated to creating a no kill community by humanely reducing the cat population in ...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Ozzie

May 20, 2023

Milwaukee Record is working in partnership with Urban Cat Coalition—a local organization that’s dedicated to creating a no kill community by humanely reducing the cat population in the Milwaukee area through ta...

Tacos And Tequila Festival brings tacos, tequila, a bunch of 2000s-era rappers to Franklin

May 19, 2023

Do you like tacos, tequila, and world-renowned rappers who really popped off in the early 2000s? If you answered yes to even one of those questions, we have some good news for you. And if you enjoy all three of...

Business To Business: Clover co-owner Maggie Murphy likes life at Paddy’s Pub

May 19, 2023

With our “Business To Business” series, we’re offering business owners in and around Milwaukee a platform to acknowledge other local establishments and area entrepreneurs they appreciate. This week: Clover Milw...

Here are the Milwaukee County pools, water parks, and splash pads opening this summer

May 19, 2023

Believe it or not, summer is (theoretically) just around the corner. And with it, Milwaukee County Parks' summer pool season! It's almost time to pool it, Milwaukee!Ahem. Anyway, thanks to a 15% increase ...

We need to #SaveTheBus (while there’s still a #Bus left to #Save)

May 16, 2023

As you probably know by now, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is doomed.Seriously! That's not hyperbole! The agency responsible for the county's bus system is headed for a "fiscal cliff"—a cliff i...

MobCraft’s Weird Fest Block Party returns July 22

May 16, 2023

Last week, right around the same time we were posting our massive 2023 summer festival guide, the fine folks at MobCraft Beer were quietly announcing their own contribution to the city's extensive list of upcom...

The East Side location of Mega Media Xchange is closing

Dan Shafer

May 15, 2023

Mega Media Xchange has been a longtime staple of Milwaukee's East Side, at the corner of Brady Street and Farwell Avenue, buying and selling video games, movies, music, toys, and other electronics.But its d...

Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Festus

May 13, 2023

Milwaukee Record is working in partnership with Urban Cat Coalition—a local organization that’s dedicated to creating a no kill community by humanely reducing the cat population in the Milwaukee area through ta...

Stuff We Missed: Both sides of Hoan Bridge will be lined with 6-foot-tall safety fence

May 12, 2023

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week.Nearly three years after the west side of Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge was covered ...

Business To Business: Enlightened Brewing Company loves OnTime Promo & Apparel

May 12, 2023

With our “Business To Business” series, we’re offering business owners in and around Milwaukee a platform to acknowledge other local establishments and area entrepreneurs they appreciate. This week: Enlightened...

Kind Oasis is hosting a “Three-Year Anniversary Festival” on June 17

May 11, 2023

Yesterday, we released a list of close to 150 summer festivals, block parties, and other events taking place in and around Milwaukee between now and the end of September. While extensive, we knew the list would...

Milwaukee Record’s 2023 guide to summer festivals, fairs, music series, more

May 10, 2023

The Great Milwaukee Summer is back! For real this time! Summer festivals big and small are solidifying their dates and lineups. State and county fairs are getting back in the saddle. Summer music series are cle...

The 12 types of koozies you’ll meet at The Great Milwaukee Can Koozie Swap