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June 7, 2023

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, Wisconsin Music Ventures announced an eclectic crop of area musicians taking part in...

Here’s who (and what) you’ll see at next weekend’s Brady Street Art Walk

June 7, 2023

Saturday, June 17 is one of those wildly busy days that seem to be happening a lot in Milwaukee where, like, 700 great things are all going on at the same time. In addition to things like Lakefront Festival Of ...

The Drunk Uncle is offering teachers free beer this Friday

June 7, 2023

There are just three certainties in life: death, taxes, and The Drunk Uncle offering insane beer specials. Through the years, the West Allis wrestling bar has made a habit of treating customers to unthinkably a...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Piles (Live from Anodyne)

June 7, 2023

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE. Beginning in 2023, we're also collecting episodes on a handy Soundcloud playlist. milwaukeerecord ...

Those two Cousins Subs locations on Exit 64: The Milwaukee Record Review

June 6, 2023

Out on Highway 41, just a stone's throw north of Milwaukee, there's a road sign that has perplexed us ever since we noticed it about a year ago. As motorists approach Exit 64 A-B, they're presented with some di...

Relocated Pizza Man is a surprise summertime gem

June 6, 2023

Say the words "Pizza Man" while standing anywhere in Milwaukee County and you'll likely get an opinion. Pizza Man is great! Pizza Man used to be great! Pizza Man hasn't been the same since the original North Av...

Semisonic’s Dan Wilson talks memorable Milwaukee experiences before “Last Summer On Earth” tour stop

Rick Katschke

June 6, 2023

This year marks the 25-year anniversary of Semisonic’s Platinum record Feeling Strangely Fine and, as chance would have it, the band is on its first tour in 20 years as part of the "Last Summer On Earth" tour w...

Tap your toes, profess your innocence to songs from upcoming ‘Run Bambi Run’ musical

June 6, 2023

In case you missed it, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater is prepping an original rock musical about "Milwaukee's infamous femme fatal," Lawrencia "Bambi" Bembenek. Yes, Run Bambi Run will detail the wild story of...

Tool. November 1 at Fiserv Forum

June 6, 2023

Tool will play Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, November 1. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 9 at 10 a.m. Get them HERE. "There is a strictly enforced 4-ticket limit per purchase," says a press release....

Gas station pizza, ranked

June 5, 2023

We've been there before, and we're sure we aren't alone. Driving from Point A to Point B, hunger suddenly strikes and there are no viable fast food chains nearby. Perhaps you're already filling up at a gas stat...

In case you blinked, here are all the new and wonderful things they’re building in Milwaukee (May 21 – June 3)

June 5, 2023

Depending on which news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a "renaissance" or a "reinvention." Or maybe it's a "reboot" or a "reimagining." However you want to define it, it's safe to say tha...

Welcome to the summer Domes show, “DinoDomes”

June 5, 2023

As Milwaukee County officials continue being preoccupied with whether they could save the Mitchell Park Domes—or if they should—the Domes themselves are prepping their summer show. Beginning June 10 and running...

Bill Burr will be checking in on Fiserv Forum October 8

June 5, 2023

Veteran comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, hockey fan, helicopter pilot, amateur drummer, husband to the lovely Nia, and consummate Milwaukee fan Bill Burr will perform at Fiserv Forum on Sunday, October 8. Ge...

The Show on Riverwest Radio: Ben Askren

June 5, 2023

Hosted by Kyle & Chris, The Show can be heard every day on WXRW 104.1 in Milwaukee. We interview people with stories to tell. Follow The Show on Twitter, Instagram, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Wisco...

Greek Fest returns to Wisconsin State Fair Park June 23-25

June 3, 2023

Opa! Greek Fest will officially return to Wisconsin State Fair Park this summer. The 2023 installment—the second Greek Fest since the pandemic—will take place Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25. Organiz...

Milwaukee Record Cats Of The Week: Penguin and Panda

June 3, 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...

20 Years Later: Lion’s Tooth co-owner Cris Siqueira in conversation with Megan Kelso

Cris Siqueira

June 2, 2023

It has actually been 26 years since I first met cartoonist Megan Kelso in Seattle while touring the U.S. to interview my comics heroes for a Brazilian newspaper. The title "20 Years Later" refers to when I star...

Cactus Club’s “Record Recommended” drink special is better (and more mysterious) than ever!

June 2, 2023

For almost as long as Milwaukee Record has existed, we’ve worked with Cactus Club in some way, shape or form. Through the years, the venerable Bay View venue has run traditional banner ads on our site, partnere...

Riotnine draws a line with blistering, uncompromising ‘Death Before Detransition’