Milwaukee is warming up for the spring, and while we all continue to collectively thaw out, there are plenty of events to take in all that the city has to offer this weekend. From a lively slate of concerts of all genres to cultural events, and plenty of sports to watch both in and out of stadiums, we cover it all in the Weekend Preview, brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel!
FRIDAY
DEAD MAN'S CARNIVAL AT MIRAMAR THEATRE
Dead Man's Carnival is a boundary-pushing performance art collective known for their eclectic blend of music, circus arts and vaudeville-style entertainment. Founded nearly 20 years ago, they have established themselves as an underground institution in the Midwest, captivating audiences with their immersive and unconventional shows.
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BUG MOMENT, HECCRA, ANITA VELVEETA AT CACTUS CLUB
The "Spring Cleaning" tour brings together three emo and alternative rock bands at Bay View's Cactus Club. Milwaukee band Bug Moment will headline a bill that features Heccra from Kansas City, as well as Anita Velveeta from Minneapolis.
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SOMETHING TO DO, DEVON KAY & THE SOLUTIONS, JINKSIE, BELLENDS AT X-RAY ARCADE
Ska mainstays Something To Do tried to host a release show for their newest record, "Here Comes The Panic" in January before Mother Nature had other plans. The rescheduled release show features a trio of Milwaukee bands as well.
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TIGERA, WEEKEND RUN CLUB, HORACE GREENE, PEPPERS AND PINEAPPLES AT THE COOPERAGE
Pop rockers Tigera are a force to be reckoned with, winning over fans with every show that they play. They'll headline a night full of music at The Cooperage. Newcomers Weekend Run Club will join, as well as Milwaukee acts Horace Greene and Peppers and Pineapples.
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DANIEL SLOSS, KAI HUMPHRIES AT TURNER HALL BALLROOM
Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss has a new one-man show entitled "Can't," his 12th solo show of original material. Sloss has performed all over the world, including a 300-day run of his last performance, "Hubris" – and now he's coming to Turner Hall Ballroom!
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COUNTRY VS. EMO AT PROMISES
The Basement Collective are mashing up genres at the anything-goes Walker's Point music venue, with a night of music that will fuse outlaw country with emo, headlined by cow-punks Rat Bath.
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LEAP 36 & TORZALA BREWING DRAFT PARTY
Join Leroy Butler's Leap 36 Podcast and Torzala Brewing Company for The Ultimate Draft Party Experience! The podcast hosts will watch along for all of the action of the NFL Draft.
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MIKE, 454, NONTAY, EL COSTEAU AT VIVARIUM
In a collaboration from Cactus Club and the Pabst Theater Group, rapper MIKE will headline a night of fresh faces. The 24-year-old artist’s wisdom is evident in both his calm delivery and measured questioning, even if he doesn’t always understand the depth of his words until they’re written.
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SATURDAY
SUM 41, THE INTERRUPTERS, JOEY VALENCE & BRAE AT THE RAVE
After over 20 years, pop punks Sum 41 are calling it a day with their "Tour of the Setting Sum" tour, which will bring buzzing ska act The Interrupters and newcomers Joey Valence & Brae to The Rave for one last Milwaukee show.
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SOCIAL CIG, DUWAYNE & MICAH EMRICH, MOTEL BREAKFAST, WELL + GOOD AT VIVARIUM
Social Cig, the band fronted by singer/songwriter Parker Schultz, has become a Milwaukee indie rock mainstay. The touring ban will headline a four-act bill full of Milwaukee-born talent, including Duwayne & Micah Emrich, indie folk band Motel Breakfast, and rockers Well + Good.
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ART IN THE GREEN AT MITCHELL PARK DOMES
Local artists will have work for sale in the atmosphere of the Mitchell Park Domes greenhouse with entertainment and food vendors throughout The Domes.
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PABST 1K AT NOMAD WORLD PUB
Don't worry, there's no running involved here. Nomad World Pub is aiming to sell 1,000 PBRs from open to close on Saturday, in order to benefit to the Milwaukee Simbas FC. Throughout the day there will be raffle drawings with opportunities to win awesome gear like a PBR golf bag or the legendary 99-Pack of PBR.
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TAKE IT OUTSIDE DAYS
Biking invites you and your pals, partner(s), family, and everyone in between to come explore Three Bridges Park with the Urban Ecology Center. This get-together includes a ride through the park.
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SPRING MARKET AT RE:CRAFT AND RELIC
Spring into this special spring market event! Enjoy more than 160 artists, makers, creators, designers, vintage curators and pop-up boutiques, plus live music, food trucks and more.
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MAGIC & COMEDY AT BRUMDER MANSION
Produced by Two Brothers One Mind, the Milwaukee Magic & Comedy monthly show features a rotating cast of local entertainers combined with headlining comedians and world famous magicians.
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BUILD YOUR OWN BOQUET BAR AT 414LORAL
Join the party at 414loral Studio every Saturday for BYOB (Build Your Own Bouquet). Grab your besties or fly solo and let your creativity bloom as you craft your own floral masterpiece.
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SUNDAY
KEVIN HART AT MILLER HIGH LIFE THEATRE
Comedy superstar and Hollywood powerhouse Kevin Hart makes his return to Milwaukee this weekend at Miller High Life Theatre! Hart is bringing brand new material to the stage for a night you absolutely cannot miss.
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RAY'S SHOWERS TO FLOWERS MARKET
This free to attend event will take place in the Ray's Wine and Spirits and Kelly's Greens parking lot connected by the Ray's Grower Gallery patio for a seamless and spacious market. Returning to the Showers to Flowers market again this year are 30 local vendors ready to get everyone into the springtime mood.
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STE MARTAEN VEGAN POP-UP AT X-RAY ARCADE
The vegan pop-up returns to the all ages venue/bar/arcade for another epic brunch. Pre-order now or come hang out and order at the bar day-of. All your favorites available for dine in or take out.
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I SHOULD KNOW THIS? WITH VINCE CONDELLA
This installation of I Should Know This? features Milwaukee’s favorite former weatherman as both panel member and musical guest. Head to The Cooperage for an unforgettable evening of entertainment at the improvised game show where the funniest answer always wins.
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FREE DAY CELEBRATION: ALFRED BADER'S 100TH BIRTHDAY AT MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
Join the Milwaukee Art Museum for this celebratory day honoring the life of Alfred Bader, chemist, art collector, and avid Museum supporter. Bring friends and family for art making, live music, and gallery tours highlighting works in the collection because of the late Alfred and Isabel Bader.
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OSCAR MAYER WEINERMOBILE AT BREWHOUSE INN & SUITES
It's a "Meat & Greet" for the famous Oscar Mayer Weinermobile on Sunday in the Brewery District. Step inside the world's most famous hot dog, snap a pic, and discover what makes this legendary vehicle so special.
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SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND: ANNE HEATON, CARMEN NICKERSON, KATIE DAHL
Head over to Anodyne Coffee in Walker's Point for Songwriters in the Round, a celebration of songwriting and musicianship featuring local singer/songwriters Anne Heaton, Carmen Nickerson and Katie Dahl.
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PUPPY PATIO PARTY AT EXPLORIUM BREWERY
Explorium Brewing's Southridge location is going to the dogs! Bring the pup, grab a beer or two, and take in Sunday Funday with your four-legged friends.
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ALL WEEKEND LONG
MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS. NEW YORK YANKEES
The Brewers are home this weekend, with interleague games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday against Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and the rest of the New York Yankees.
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ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL USA
Enjoy 15 recent Italian films – captivating dramas, wonderful comedies and an interesting documentary – as well as one short film program presented at one of 90 screenings nationwide.
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Celebrate 31 years of community support for children with special needs and their families. Sample wine, beer, chocolate, spirits and more, while generously bidding on exciting silent auction items and purchasing raffle and wine pull tickets.
When you support this event, you have a direct impact on St. Francis Children’s Center and our programs that serve children with special needs. Get tickets
MILWAUKEE TATTOO FESTIVAL
The Milwaukee Tattoo Festival offers a selection of more than 200 of the best artists from all over the world right here in Milwaukee for three days of tattooing, art making, merch selling and much more.
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ICE STORM DRONE RACING COMPETITION
Whether you’re an RC enthusiast, tech aficionado, or looking for something to do with family and friends, this is an event unlike any other! Come and watch as these high-speed machines get flown through an intense course at over 120 mph! The fastest pilots in the world will be here competing for $25,000 in prizes.
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ESTABROOK BEER GARDEN OPENING WEEKEND
It's beer garden season! Head over to the East Side for one of the most popular of Milwaukee's beer gardens, with an opening weekend party that lasts from Friday-Sunday.
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MICHAEL LONGFELLOW AT THE LAUGHING TAP
Michael Longfellow is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He joined as one of the new featured players of the show’s current 48th season. Prior to SNL, Michael was one of eight comedians chosen for the inaugural “Netflix Introducing…” showcase at the Netflix is a Joke Festival in 2022
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"ONCE UPON A MATTRESS AT PECK SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
A comic masterpiece based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea," propelled Carol Burnett to stardom as Winnifred the Woebegone, a simple swamp princess hoping to win the hand of the prince despite all odds.
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TRY A NEW RESTAURANT!
Among the most impactful things that any one of us can choose to do in 2024 is commit to supporting our local restaurants, all of which have been through hell and back over the past four years. Pick a new spot to call your favorite.
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WHAT'S SHOWING AT MILWAUKEE MOVIE THEATERS
There's plenty of movies coming out this weekend – from the tennis-themed love triangle "Challengers" to the return of "The Mummy" on the big screen and some Milwaukee Film Festival movies coming back for another encore. That's just a bit of what's on the big screen this weekend – so to help you find a film, here's what's playing on Brew City screens. Check out the listings here:
Milwaukee at the Movies
