About 15 years ago, a group of friends realized Milwaukee’s 414 area code had a striking resemblance to the numerals in April 14 (or 4/14) and decided to turn that coincidence into a full-blown local holiday. Since its unlikely outset, Milwaukee Day has resulted in an official mayoral proclamation, a ceremonial first pitch before a Brewers game, an abundance of civic-centered specials offered by area businesses, a wide-reaching hashtag, a cameo on Jeopardy!, and a holiday-themed beer.
The holiday has also become a day to celebrate local music, the wealth of music and comedy venues, and the creative spirit that helps make Milwaukee a special place to call home. To help you celebrate Sunday’s Milwaukee Day festivities to the best of your ability, Milwaukee Record has rounded up a ton of events, specials, and more that will make the latest civic celebration one for the ages.
Milwaukee Day Events
Milwaukee Day: Sex Scenes + The Mighty Deerlick, Emmitt James, Force, Video Sex Priest @ The Cooperage
The Cooperage will be celebrating Milwaukee Day by showcasing the city’s abundance and variety of homegrown musical talent. Their Milwaukee Day 2024 event features performances by the likes of Sex Scenes, The Mighty Deerlick, Emmitt James, Force, and Video Sex Priest.
Milwaukee Day Party: Gerald Walker + Mike Regal, Valerie Lighthart, Will Pfrang And The Good Land Gang @ Vivarium
Vivarium’s first Milwaukee Day Party will offer an eclectic mix of local music that includes Gerald Walker, Mike Regal, Valerie Lighthart, and Will Pfrang And The Good Land.
Keg Stand Up @ Lakefront Brewery
Enjoy some local beer and Cream City-sourced laughs when Milwaukee Comedy’s monthly Keg Stand Up brings some of city’s best names in stand up comedy to Lakefront Brewery’s stage.
Size 5’s + Magnetic Minds, Devils Teeth, Local Legends, and Bryon Cherry @ The Bottle
Not only does this lineup of Milwaukee bands rule, the show is also free, it starts at 1 p.m. and it will be over by 6 p.m. That’s the dream!
414 Day Artist Market @ Cactus Club
If you’re looking to support local artists on Milwaukee Day, stop by Cactus Club’s “414 Day Artist Market” from 12-4 p.m. to stock up on goods from area creatives.
Milwaukee Day Show: Sandwich + Lagoon, YUSI ft. miur And AG @ Cactus Club
After its artist market is through, Cactus Club will host a trio of area acts when Sandwich, Lagoon, and YUSI take part in the Bay View venue’s all-ages Milwaukee Day Show.
Alex Sitze + Joseph Patrick Murphy @ Company Brewing
We don’t know too much about this one, but since it’s happening on April 14 and the show poster has the Hoan Bridge and the “4/14” numerals on it, we’ll count it.
414 Day @ Elwood’s Liquor & Tap
Sure, there are a lot of great Milwaukee Day events, but how many of them offer an opportunity to meet The Milverine himself? Just one…at least by our count. Elwood’s Liquor & Tap will be selling limited edition Milverine shirts and will have the local super hero on-site this Sunday afternoon as well. There will also be a food truck, live tattooing, and drink specials.
414 Day @ Harley-Davidson Museum
Calling itself Milwaukee’s biggest 414 Day Party, Harley-Davidson Museum (with a media assist by OnMilwaukee) is treating folks to ticket giveaways, drink specials, a burger contest, and discounted H-D Museum admission this Sunday. There’s also going to be a cheers to Milwaukee at 4:14 p.m.
MKE Day 2024 @ New Barons Brewing Co-Op and Twisted Path Distillery
New Barons and Twisted Path are joining forces in their relatively cozy spaces to make one massive MKE Day 2024 event complete with live music, a food truck, giveaways galore, and (of course) an abundance of great beer and cocktails.
MKE Day Party @ Component Brewing Co.
Adding to the Lincoln Warehouse fun New Barons and Twisted Path are offering is a “MKE Day Party” at Component Brewing Co. that will feature two new beer releases (in collaboration with The Domes), food from K&L’s BBQ, $4.14 Keg Killer specials, and an all-local music playlist all day long.
Blessing Of The Bock @ Falcon Bowl
The 36th annual Blessing Of The Bock will double as a tribute to Whispering Jeff. The $30 admission includes samples of bock beer from 11 local breweries, a complimentary Usinger’s brat, and musical accompaniment from Polka Don & Becky.
414 MKE Day/Sunday Funday @ Urban Harvest Brewing Company
The Walker’s Point brewery will be hosting a potluck and offering its 414 Golden Ale for $4 per pint from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
414 Day “Jell-O, Milwaukee” Flight Night @ Indeed Brewing
Indeed Brewing Company might’ve started in Minneapolis, but it has quickly made itself at home in Milwaukee as well with its Walker’s Point taproom. They’ll celebrate April 14 with a “Jell-O, Milwaukee Flight Night,” which will find the brewery offering unique Jell-O-inspired infusions of its Hello, Milwaukee beer. There will also be a taco truck on-site and Milwaukee-themed trivia.
414 Day @ Sprecher Brewery
Sprecher will celebrate “414 Day” by holding a Necessity Drive for Street Angels Of Milwaukee on Sunday, April 14 from noon to 5 p.m. at its brewery. The event also includes a bags tournament, live music by The Lightways from 2-4 p.m., a Bloody Mary bar, a raffle with proceeds going to Street Angels, and a variety of $4.14 specials including brewery tours (children under five are always free), 4-packs for 414 Custom Label Root Beer, 12-inch pizza, and select Sprecher merchandise.
Milwaukee Day Deals
Bars & Rec
“Experience the thrill of axe-throwing, HyperBowling, dartball, street curling, deck shuffleboard, karaoke and build-your-own mini golf – there’s something for everyone! Plus, quench your thirst with $4.14 deals on Lakefront Brewery’s Hazy Rabbit, Riverwest Stein, and Pabst Blue Ribbon.”
Great Lakes Distillery
Get a “Caramel Milwaukiatto Slush” for $4.14 from 11 a.m. to 3:14 p.m. on Sunday.
Historic Milwaukee
All neighborhood posters are $4.14 both online and at the Historic Milwaukee store April 12-14. Customers can also save $4.14 on the combo poster with all of the posters (normally $20, on sale for $15.86) and get a “Feeds & Supplies The World” puzzle for $14.14.
Lakefront Brewery
Riverwest Stein and Eastside Dark pints will be $4.14 (marked down from $7) at Lakefront Brewery from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Milwaukee County Parks
“Milwaukee County Parks will be selling advanced Boerner Botanical Garden general admission tickets online for $4.14 each, redeemable May through October any day you choose! Tickets will be available for purchase on 4/14/2024 online here. 414 limited edition stickers will be given out during normal hours of operation at the following Milwaukee County Park Locations: Mitchell Park Domes, Wehr Nature Center, Pulaski Pool, and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Kosciuszko Community Centers. South Shore Terrace Kitchen and Beer Garden will have $4.14 hot dogs, brats, and Miller High Life pint refills.”
The Recombobulation Area
Get 41.4% off subscriptions to The Recombobulation Area! Subscribers can also get a free beer at Third Space Brewing on May 2!
UW Credit Union
Stop by any of UW Credit Union’s 12 Milwaukee-area branches ON FRIDAY, APRIL 12 to get a free 12-ounce bag of fair trade, organic Colectivo Coffee while supplies last!
Milwaukee Record
This is more of a 10th anniversary special, but we’re going to use Milwaukee Day as a shameless excuse to cash in too, dammit! Save 10 percent ON ALL MILWAUKEE RECORD SHOP ITEMS by using the MR10 discount code at checkout. This discount—offered in honor of our 10th anniversary and (we’ve lterally just decided) Milwaukee Day—applies to EVERY ITEM in an order. There is no minimum purchase requirement and no limit on the number of times the code can be used. Tell your friends!
