Doesn’t it seem like it’s already been a long winter? Believe it or not, there are still 32…yes, THIRTY-TWO, days of Wisconsin winter ahead of us. Knowing that the fact there’s still more than a full calendar month of winter left is tough to come to terms with, we’ve put together a handy daily guide of 32 things to do in (or around) Milwaukee over the course of these next 32 days. Try to embrace what’s left of winter while waiting for warmer and brighter days are ahead. We’ll get through this, Milwaukee!
Monday, February 17
A Night With Hornswoggle + Mike Stricker, Aaron Clark @ X-Ray Arcade
WWE legend and Wisconsin native Hornswoggle will treat Cudahy to a night of comedy “and stories from under the ring” when he heads up “A Night With Hornswoggle” at X-Ray Arcade. The event also features standup from the likes of Mike Stricker and Aaron Clark.
Tuesday, February 18
The World’s Smallest Flat Track Races @ The Cooperage
Wednesday, February 19
Milwaukee Record presents ’50 First Dates’ @ Avalon Theater
50 First Dates tells a tale as old as time: swinging bachelor marine veterinarian (Adam Sandler) falls for beautiful art teacher with anterograde amnesia (Drew Barrymore). Romantic hijinks—a.k.a. Sandler repeatedly having to woo Barrymore because she can’t remember him from day to day—ensue. Think of it like Groundhog Day, but set in Hawaii and starring the ’90s/’00s cinematic power couple from The Wedding Singer. Also, Sean Astin, Dan Aykroyd, and Rob Schneider are in it.
Thursday, February 20
Thursday Nights At MAM @ Milwaukee Art Museum
Friday, February 21
Flat Out Friday @ Fiserv Forum
If you’re somehow unfamiliar, Flat Out Friday features motorcycle racers riding on top of a track that’s slathered in Dr. Pepper syrup and it’s awesome! This event is just one part of the Mama Tried festivities that are slated to happen at various local spots in mid-February.
Saturday, February 22
Milwaukee Comic Con @ Wisconsin State Fair Park
Behold! Dozens of comics, collectibles, characters, and more will be on hand at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds on February 22 during the Milwaukee Comic Convention.
Sunday, February 23
Wückfinter VII @ Ray’s Wine & Spirits
On Sunday, February 23, Ray’s will host the seventh annual Wückfinter. From 12-5 p.m., the lot outside the store will feature a wide range of 3 Floyds beers (including some rarities) on tap. Bavette, La Dama, Morel, and Offshore will be on-site to serve up food, and DJ Fuzzy Logic will handle the music. Save the date for what’s sure to be a wücking good time in the Rayborhood.
Monday, February 24
Golden Age Of Steam @ Mitchell Park Domes
Runs through Sunday, April 6.
Tuesday, February 25
Milwaukee Admirals “Salute To Cowbell Night” with Chris Kattan @ UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena
On Tuesday, February 25, the Admirals will celebrate “Salute To Cowbell Night” at UWM Panther Arena. In honor of the occasion, they’re bringing the guy who had the fourth most lines in the famed “More Cowbell” Saturday Night Live sketch that aired in the year 2000. No, we’re not talking about Chris Parnell or Horatio Sanz. None other than Chris Kattan will “be on hand for laughs, hockey action, and plenty of cowbell!”
Wednesday, February 26
Midweek Music: Jay Matthes @ Crafty Cow Milwaukee
Thursday, February 27
Line Dancing & Live Music @ Club Garibaldi
Two Thursdays each month, Club Garibaldi in Bay View hosts Line Dancing & Live Music. As the name suggests, this recurring Robbins’ Roundup event features line dancing as Milwaukee-based country band Convoy performs. Garibaldi also offers $3 specials on Lone Star and sliders. This multi-faceted happening runs 7:30-10:30 p.m. and costs $10. The same event is also taking place at Club Garibaldi on March 13.
Friday, February 28
The Erotic Adventures Of The Static Chicken @ Ope! Brewing Co.
Saturday, March 1
The Sloppy Boys Live Podcast @ X-Ray Arcade
What iiiiiiiiiiiiiiis up?! The Sloppy Boys—a hilarious cocktail podcast which features accomplished television actors/writers and members of the party rock band of the same name—will come to X-Ray Arcade for a live podcast recording. What drink of local note will they review? You’ll have to go to Cudahy on Saturday, March 1 to find out!
Sunday, March 2
HR of Bad Brains + “Very Special Guests” @ The Cooperage
Monday, March 3
Poets Monday @ Linneman’s Riverwest Inn
Tuesday, March 4
Clem Snide @ Shank Hall
Eef Barzelay—the veteran singer-songwriter who releases music under the Clem Snide moniker—makes his way to Shank Hall for a show in recent support of his months-old album, Oh Smokey.
Wednesday, March 5
Cowboy Killers Vol. 3 @ Falcon Nest
Thursday, March 6
Midweek Music: Ladybird (solo) @ Crafty Cow Milwaukee
Friday, March 7
Anime Milwaukee @ Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel
What started as a college anime club meeting has blossomed into a massive three-day convention that annually brings hundreds of folks to the Hilton in Downtown Milwaukee and Baird Center to celebrate “anime, manga, Asian culture, music and gaming.”Anime Milwaukee will make its return March 7-9.
Saturday, March 8
Pom Pom Squad + Caroline Kingsbury @ X-Ray Arcade
About six months removed from the release of the project’s excellent Mirror Starts Moving Without Me, Pom Pom Squad will come to Cudahy to play songs from that new album and other standout songs from its back catalog at X-Ray Arcade. Caroline Kingsbury opens.
Sunday, March 9
Geoffrey Asmus @ The Laughing Tap
Monday, March 10
Faye Webster + Mei Ehara @ Riverside Theater
Following a wildly successful 2024 that included the release of her wonderful album, Underdressed At The Symphony, and numerous appearances at some of the world’s biggest music festivals, Atlanta indie-pop sensation Faye Webster will drop by Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater as part of her “Underdressed At The Symphony” tour. Mei Ehara opens.
Tuesday, March 11
Bluegrass Whatevers @ Nashville North
Wednesday, March 12
Midweek Music: William Seidel + Anna Argeropoulos @ Crafty Cow Milwaukee
Thursday, March 13
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy And Friends Play R.E.M.’s ‘Fables Of The Reconstruction’ And More + Dave Hill
Famed character actor Michael Shannon and accomplished musician Jason Narducy (Bob Mould Band, Superchunk, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Split Single) will bring their “Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy And Friends” band to Milwaukee’s Turner Hall on Thursday, March 13. The concert, which is the penultimate appearance on a 19-show tour, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s sophomore album, Fables Of The Reconstruction. Shannon, Narducy, and company will perform the 1985 album in sequence and in its entirety, along with a few other R.E.M. classics. Dave Hill will open.
Friday, March 14
Martin Lawrence @ Fiserv Forum
Say what you will about Black Knight and the Big Momma’s House trilogy, but Martin Lawrence remains a skilled and influential comedian. With close to 40 years of experience logged on stage and in front of cameras, the transcendent comic still has what it takes to make a massive room of strangers double over with laughter—at least if his Riverside Theater stops in 2011 and 2016 were any indication. The standup legend returns to Milwaukee on March 14 as part of his ongoing “Y’all Know What It Is!” tour.
Saturday, March 15
Old Pup + Joseph Huber, Dandy L. Freling @ Cactus Club
Old Pup straddles the line between country, folk, Americana, and experimental. The Milwaukee-based band led by pedal steel player and songwriter Will Hansen will play a belated release show for his latest album, Spider Towns, at Cactus Club on Saturday, March 15. Fellow local music mainstays Joseph Huber and Dandy L. Freling will open things up.
Sunday, March 16
Meatless Raffle @ Cactus Club
Milwaukee Record is proud to present the inaugural Meatless Raffle. The 100% vegetarian version of a Midwest mainstay will take place at Cactus Club on Sunday, March 16 from 1-4 p.m. During that three-hour span, we’ll be raffling legitimately valuable prize baskets filled with meat-free delicacies, gift cards to vegetarian- and vegan-friendly local establishments, a variety of beverages, and other great goodies. In addition to the primary raffles we’ll do every 30 minutes, we’ll also have a few 10-liners going as well as our Prize Wheel. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Kinship Community Food Center.
Monday, March 17
Slut Intent + S.L.O.G., Killer High Life, Sex Scenes, Muzzle @ X-Ray Arcade
Tuesday, March 18
Keb’ Mo’ & Shawn Colvin @ Bradley Symphony Center
Five-time Grammy winner Keb’ Mo’ and thee-time Grammy winner Shawn Colvin will bring their outstanding catalog and almost a century of combined music experience to Bradley Symphony Center for a can’t-miss event in the waning days of winter.
Wednesday, March 19
Midweek Music: The Steph Lippert Project @ Crafty Cow Milwaukee
Thursday, March 20
Cowboy Karaoke With Megs @ Club Garibaldi
Every third Thursday of the month, Cowboy Karaoke takes over the back room at Club Garibaldi. Starting at 7:30 p.m., folks who wish to sing their favorite country songs can sign up for their turn with the mic. And if you need some liquid or cornmeal-battered courage before stepping on stage, you can get bottles of Lone Star, select shots, and corn dogs for just $2 apiece.
