City Life

February 19, 2026

broadstreet.zone(154824); Depending on which news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a "renaissance" or a "reinvention." However you want to define it, it's safe to say that Milwaukee is cur...

Watch and/or read Gov. Tony Evers’ final State of the State address

February 17, 2026

Gov. Tony Evers delivered his 2026 State of the State address Tuesday night. It was Evers' final State of the State address, as he's set to retire in 2027. Yes, Wisconsin will choose a new governor in 2026. The...

Milwaukee Record’s guide to Mama Tried events

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 ...

6 takeaways from last week’s ‘ICE Out Milwaukee’ press conference

February 17, 2026

broadstreet.zone(185613); On Wednesday, February 11, members of the Milwaukee Common Council introduced a package of proposed legislation dubbed "ICE Out Milwaukee." The package includes items that would go in...

Brady Street unveils 2026 spring, summer festival lineup

February 17, 2026

We're full into "spring and summer festival announcement" season. Summerfest announcements! Summer Soulstice announcements! Locust Street announcements! And now Brady Street announcements! Three of them, in fac...

Milwaukee Record Cats Of The Week: Tabitha and Samantha

February 14, 2026

broadstreet.zone(174293); Milwaukee Record is working in partnership with Urban Cat Coalition to help find loving homes for area cats. Each week, we—with generous sponsorship from Skilos, A Family Pet Store—pl...

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

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

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...

Talk amongst yourselves on the new Milwaukee Record forums, Read The Comments

February 9, 2026

Talking on the internet is weird. Back in the day it was all primitive chat rooms and AOL Instant Messenger. Then it was commenting—and arguing—at the bottom of articles. Then it was websites nuking their comme...

Relive Burnhearts Mitten Fest 2026 with these photos

February 8, 2026

For the thirteenth year, Burnhearts curated a winning wintry mix of live music, rare and delicious craft beer, tasty food and barrel-aged cocktails, locally made wares, and charity that all came together outdoo...

Milwaukee Record Cats Of The Week: Ralphie and Tux

February 6, 2026

broadstreet.zone(174293); Milwaukee Record is working in partnership with Urban Cat Coalition to help find loving homes for area cats. Each week, we—with generous sponsorship from Skilos, A Family Pet Store—pl...

Greek Fest is moving to Waukesha

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!

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...

I dropped by ‘What’s Brewing Wisconsin’ to talk about some upcoming events

February 5, 2026

Do like big Milwaukee events? Do you like small Milwaukee events? Do you like strange Milwaukee events? If you do, you're in luck, because that's what I talked about for my latest appearance on TMJ4 afternoon s...

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

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 ...

How to “Love Bomb” Milwaukee’s women-owned businesses throughout February

Lily Mihelich

February 2, 2026

"You know, love bombing, it's not toxic anymore." That's Claire Osterman, owner of Ebb & Flow Design Co. Osterman, alongside Joy Ice Cream Social owner Liz Joy, has developed a month-long activity for co...

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

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...

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

February 1, 2026

broadstreet.zone(159870); February holds the distinction of being the year’s shortest month, one of Wisconsin’s coldest spans of time, and landing pretty much directly in the middle of winter. However, this pa...

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