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Scenes from Milwaukee’s 2026 PrideFest and Pride Parade

June 8, 2026

Summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21—but don’t tell that to this past weekend. PrideFest Milwaukee took over Henry Maier Festival Park on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, while the Milwaukee Pride Parad...

Astrology-themed ‘Star Bar’ planned for section of former Crossroads Collective space

Matt Wild

June 8, 2026

While Milwaukee's east side continues to wait for the opening of Italian restaurant Nadi Plates in the former Crossroads Collective space, 2238 N. Farwell Ave., a portion of that space may soon find itself home...

New music from some of Milwaukee’s busiest musicians

Matt Wild

June 8, 2026

Back in May, we rounded up 11 Milwaukee musicians who were poised to have a big (and busy) Milwaukee summer. Among those 11, four have recently released new music. So let's round those up, shall we? If you'r...

A very important report on how much Saz’s Sampler Platter costs THIS year (2026)

Matt Wild

June 7, 2026

I went to PrideFest this weekend, and because Pride is held at Henry Maier Festival Park—a.k.a. the Summerfest grounds—the first thing I did was make a beeline to one of the Saz's food stands. Why? To get Saz's...

Here’s the Garden Park Summer Sessions lineup

Tyler Maas

June 6, 2026

In the same way Milwaukee's festival season has now indisputably begun, the time for the city's endless array of weekly music happenings is officially upon us. Third Space's Under The Bridge series kicked off l...

Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Magic Bruno

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 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...

Exterior of Spirits Bar & Grill in South Milwaukee

Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Spirits Bar & Grill in South Milwaukee scores with back-to-basics fish fry

Caleb Westphal

June 5, 2026

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow his never-ending adventures HERE. This week: fish fry #648, at Spirits Bar & Grill in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Having gone to Pat's Oa...

I took a hike, drank a beer recommended in ‘Beer Hiking Minnesota, Wisconsin, & The Upper Peninsula’

Tyler Maas

June 5, 2026

This evening, Black Husky Brewing will host Kristen Radaich, author of Beer Hiking Minnesota, Wisconsin & The Upper Peninsula. As the title suggests, the new book is a guide to hiking destinations in parts ...

Here’s the lineup for Marcus Performing Arts Center’s Rainbow Summer series

Tyler Maas

June 5, 2026

Marcus Performing Arts Center is known for hosting touring Broadway productions, concerts, ballet shows, community programs, and other sources of entertainment within its walls all year long. Fortunately, the v...

A band practice space at The Ring in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee is in desperate need of practice spaces

Mike Holloway

June 4, 2026

The first thing you do when entering the pitch black room is reach for the light switch. Even though sunset isn't for another two hours or so, there isn't a single window to the outside world, creating the illu...

Here’s the 2026 Mayfair Collection Summer Concert Series lineup

Tyler Maas

June 4, 2026

If there’s such a thing as too much free outdoor live music happening in and around Milwaukee, we haven’t seen it yet. Today, Mayfair Collection posted the crop of area musicians taking part in yet another free...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Driving ranges and mini golf courses

Tyler Maas

June 3, 2026

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some Milwaukee things come and go, while some become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: Driving ranges and miniature golf courses. Late spring and early ...

Please send us your Clock Tower “69” photos

Tyler Maas

June 3, 2026

We here at Milwaukee Record are quite fond of a certain clock tower in town. Moreover, we especially enjoy when a certain temperature is displayed on said tower. Of course we're talking about the number 69. For...

Here are all the new and wonderful things they’re building in Milwaukee (May 20 – June 2, 2026)

Matt Wild

June 3, 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...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Human Ant Farm

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 3, 2026

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE, or on this handy Soundcloud playlist. milwaukeerecord · WMSE's Local/Live, June 2, 2026: Human ...

Michael Lisowski and Dan Fons of The Queer Program

Dodging death threats and outing senators: Remembering Milwaukee public access show ‘The Queer Program’

Tad Kriofske Mainella

June 2, 2026

In anticipation of PrideFest Milwaukee (June 4-6), here's a look back at groundbreaking LGBTQ+ public access television show The Queer Program (1992-2017). For more information on the history of LGBTQ+ televisi...

Here are the lineups for Milwaukee Downtown’s “Heart(beats) Of The City” and “Toons@Noon” concerts

Tyler Maas

June 2, 2026

And we're off! After rolling into motion in mid-to-late May, Milwaukee's festival season is now full speed ahead now that June is upon us. In addition to the staggering collection of fests, block parties, and r...

Mol Sullivan tackles grief, multiple tragedies with ‘Dog’

Matt Wild

June 2, 2026

Some works of art are inspired by grief and loss; others are practically steeped in it. "Dog," the latest song and video from Mol Sullivan, is an example of the latter. Sullivan is a fixture of the Cincinnati ...

VeganMania Milwaukee to return to Greenfield Park on June 14

Tyler Maas

June 2, 2026

Milwaukee’s food scene is in a great place, and a significant part of the ongoing evolution and development of local dining is the improved access and quality of vegan food in and around the city. Though excell...

Here are hours, opening days for Milwaukee County pools, splash pads, wading pools, and that’s it

Matt Wild

June 2, 2026

Via Milwaukee County Parks: Outdoor Pools (5 Sites) Cool Waters Aquatic Center, 2028 S 124th St., West Allis will open on June 13th. The pool will be closed on Mondays except for special hours on Monday, Sept...

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