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December 4, 2025

Back in October, we let you know that our friends at Busby's (3475 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., 414-249-4766) would be hosting its second annual Malört Fest from noon to midnight on Sunday, December 7 to coincide with...

I dropped by ‘What’s Brewing Wisconsin’ to talk about supporting small businesses

December 4, 2025

This year's Small Business Saturday was something of a bust for Milwaukee small businesses, thanks to a big ol' winter snowstorm. So why not make every day of this holiday season Small Business Saturday? Tha...

Beans & Barley will close January 31, 2026

December 3, 2025

After more than 50 years in business, East Side staple Beans & Barley, 1901 E. North Ave., will close its doors permanently on January 31, 2026. Beans made the announcement on social media Wednesday. "Si...

Here’s the lineup for Neighborhood Theater Group’s “Ho Ho Holiday Movie Bash”

December 3, 2025

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us and the city is currently covered in snow, it’s safe to say it: the holidays are right around the corner. Along with their approach also comes another annual seasonal traditio...

WMSE’s Local/Live: T&A Stocking Stuffers (Live from Anodyne)

December 3, 2025

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, December 2, 2025: T&...

I floated down the Milwaukee River, luxury hot tub style

Lily Mihelich

December 2, 2025

What's more Wisconsin than finding yet another way to enjoy our very generous winter season? Milwaukee Record sent me down the Milwaukee River on a Skyline Boat Company hot tub boat, delivering the excitement a...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Walking to the closest neighborhood bar on a snowy day

December 2, 2025

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some Milwaukee things come and go while some become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: walking to the closest neighborhood bar on a snowy day. In case yo...

The Catered Quiz 2025 Tournament Of High Scores

Rick Katschke

December 2, 2025

Forty-two contestants. Three finalists. One champion. It’s The Catered Quiz 2025 Tournament Of High Scores! The contestants with the top three scores in the regular season are back for the season finale, in whi...

Vote early, vote often in our Best Milwaukee Thing of 2025 Bracket

December 1, 2025

Who doesn't love a good old fashioned "best of Milwaukee" click-a-thon? Best Milwaukee Restaurant! Best Milwaukee Public Figure! Best Milwaukee Dog Grooming Place That Hasn't Advertised With Us Yet! Sure, these...

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

December 1, 2025

broadstreet.zone(159870); Believe it or not, we’ve somehow already reached the last month of 2025. This year wasn’t particularly great. In fact it was pretty bad...and things will probably just get noticeably ...

MKE Music Rewind: Direct Hit!, ‘Brainless God’ (2013)

November 30, 2025

broadstreet.zone(159870); In MKE Music Rewind we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014. This week: Direct Hit!'s apocalyptic pop-punk masterpiec...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: November 2025

November 30, 2025

broadstreet.zone(159870); Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup! LPs AND EPs OF NOTE AZTHMA - Earborne Earborne by AZTHMA ...

Alive And Fine will close “at the end of January”

November 29, 2025

On Thanksgiving weekend in 2016, Hover Craft co-founder and One Trick Pony mastermind Ashley Smith brought her ever-growing collection of amazing vintage clothing finds to 2652 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. and opened A...

Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Parkside Inn in Newburg is a classic Wisconsin tavern with all-you-can-eat fish

Caleb Westphal

November 28, 2025

broadstreet.zone(156201); Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow his never-ending adventures—sponsored by Miller High Life—HERE. This week: fish fry #621, at Parkside Inn in Newburg,...

Milwaukee winter parking regulations begin December 1

November 28, 2025

Parking in Milwaukee during the winter! Yep, it's that time of year again. Ugh. Here's what you need to know: • Winter parking rules are in effect from December 1 through March 1. Everything below applies to...

Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Dove

November 27, 2025

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...

Wisconsin Taste Test: Thanksgiving-themed specials (Ian’s Pizza, Lakefront Brewery, The Vanguard)

November 26, 2025

In Wisconsin Taste Test, two Milwaukee Record folks share their thoughts on two new-to-them “Wisconsin-y” food or drink items. This week: Thanksgiving-themed food specials from Ian's Pizza, Lakefront Brewery, a...

Everything you need to know about Hugh Jackman coming to Kopp’s Frozen Custard, and that’s it

November 26, 2025

Actor Hugh Jackman will be at Kopp's Frozen Custard in Greenfield, 7631 W. Layton Ave., on Tuesday, December 2. Jackman (along with director Craig Brewer) will be serving free scoops of Kopp's special flavor...

Warm up with The Steph Lippert Project’s gorgeous new single, “Here Again”