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This weekend is all about Summerfest. The Big Gig hits the lakefront with live music, festival food and plenty of activities for the whole family. But if you're looking for something other than outdoor live music, Milwaukee's got you covered. See professional street racing at its best with the Downer Classic on Saturday. Friday events on Downer include a big Belgian beer festival. More bikes on Sunday in Waukesha with the Carl Zach Cycling Classic. Of course the Brew Crew is in town playing the Giants, and both Greek Fest and Cedarburg's Strawberry Festival celebrate culinary traditions. Outdoors not your thing? The Milwaukee Iron takes on the Green Bay Blizzard Friday night at the Bradley Center or the Indie Fashion Market gathers some local goods at the Fashion Ninja in the Third Ward.

FRIDAY

HIT THE PECK FOR THE MSO
The Peck Pavilion at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts comes alive at noon Friday as the MSO presents a free pops concert.
mso.org/main.taf?p=1,1,1,3&PerfNo=9840

BELGIAN BEER FESTIVAL ON DOWNER
As a part of the Downer Classic bike race, Downer Avenue holds an all night Belgian Beer Festival on Friday. Great beer, live music from the Myles Hayes Jazz Quartet and more.
downerclassic.com/events.php

DO YOU MOO?
Wisconsin 4-H is raising funds at the Cousins Subs Moo Tour on Friday. They'll be in Muskego and searching for the state's best, brightest and most creative moo-ers to compete in Moo-la-palooza, the world famous mooing contest at the Wisconsin State Fair. Moo Master Sean Cundy and the rest of the Moo Team will audition Muskego-area mooers from 4 to 8 p.m. at the fourth annual Cousins Subs Car Show, W189 S7827 Racine Ave.

STAY INDOORS
The Milwaukee Iron take to the field against their biggest competitor, Green Bay's Blizzard, Friday night at the Bradley Center. Stay out of the heat with this indoor football game.

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THE SOUP ON BRADY
The Soup play at 9 p.m. Friday at the Up and Under Pub on Brady St.

TOP 10 WINES TOUR
Get to Whole Foods Market from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday for its "Top 10 Wines" tour. $15 to tour the world of wine. Catch OnMilwaukee.com's new and very popular wine column called "Uncorked" on Saturday. Here's last week's: onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/uncorked062009.html

SATURDAY

KISS AT THE FEST
Kiss comes to town on Saturday. KB wil live blog the show for OnMilwaukee.com. So, watch for it. And, here's the full run down on Summerfest, Day 3: onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/sfest09day3.html

MORE SYMPHONY OUTDOORS
The Peck Pavilion at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts comes alive again at 6:30 p.m. Saturday night as the MSO presents another free pops concert.
mso.org/main.taf?p=1,1,1,3&PerfNo=9840

THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Local band The Championship releases a new EP, "Moving At the Speed of Darkness," at the Cactus Club, 2496 S. Wentworth Ave., on Saturday, June 27 at 10 p.m.

LOVE SOUNDS
The Mad Planet, 533 E. Center St., dishes up "Love Sounds" with DJs Andy Noble and Frank Straka on Saturday at 10 p.m.

DOWNER CLASSIC IS SATURDAY
Historic Downer Avenue is home to one of the most famous urban criterium courses in the country. Global in reach and extremely local in flavor, The Downer Classic Pro Criterium could be one of the highlights of cycling in Wisconsin this summer. The full day of racing also features a popular kids' race, a Belgian Beer Festival, the famous Ben's Cyclery "Ultra Prime," as well as a full slate of racing all afternoon and evening. The evening ends with live music by Milwaukee faves The Exotics immediately after the awards show. Food, beer, and family fun complement the twilight pro race that promises to bring pro teams and riders from around the world. downerclassic.com/events.php

FOOTBALL IN RACINE
The Racine Raiders offer a "Recession Buster" special this Saturday for a game against the Kilbourn City Hawks at Historic Horlick Field. All adult and senior tickets are priced at just $5 when purchased at the gate. Student tickets (K-12) will remain $4. racineraiders.com/

YOGA ON THE SAND
All summer long, Elite Fitness is getting you out the beach for yoga. Head to Bradford Beach Saturday mornings for Vinyasa Flow Yoga with master instructor Tom Feest. This style allows for a lot of variety, as the class could be fast or slow with plenty of movement, not just stretching. Get up early on Saturday, head to Bradford Beach at 7:30 a.m. and let the pro from Elite Fitness work your body, yoga-style.
bradfordbeachjam.com/yoga.php

ZOO BALL
The samba sounds and bright colors of the Brazilian carnival are coming to Zoo Ball 2009 at the Milwaukee County Zoo.This black-tie fundraiser features a welcome reception, live entertainment, fine dining, auctions, and a late night venue.
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-95570.html

LOCAL BEER TASTING
Check out some local beers on the way to Summerfest at Good Harvest Market in the Third Ward Saturday night from 3 to 7 p.m. Located just blocks from the Summerfest grounds, you'll enjoy a sampling of Milwaukee Brewing Company beers, Buffalo Water and others.

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Friday and Saturday
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Friday: Belgian Beer Festival
Saturday: Downer Classic Pro Criterium (6:30 p.m.)

Events all day Friday and Saturday!
downerclassic.com/
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INDIE FASHION MARKET
Come shop Milwaukee's Indie Fashion Market at the Fashion Ninja in its new location, 315 N. Plankinton Ave. Find goods from all of Milwaukee's up and coming designers who will get to keep 100 percent of their profit! There will be a $1 cover at the door so skip that cup of coffee this morning and save that buck for some serious shopping!

MARKETS ALL OVER DOWNTOWN
Hit the East Town Market, the outdoor market at the Milwaukee Public Market and the Green Market on the East Side on Saturday. Here's a full list:
onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/farmersmarketsguide.html

INDIE MUSIC WORLD
Now seasoned veterans of the independent music world, The Appleseed Cast is proud to announce the release of "Sagarmatha," their sixth studio album and second release with The Militia Group. See their live show Saturday night at The Rave.

WATCH SOME PRO LACROSSE
The Chicago Machine brings MLL lacrosse to the Milwaukee Lacrosse Festival on Saturday as the Machine will play the Washington Bayhawks at the Festival at 7 p.m. on Saturday evening at Uihlein Soccer Complex. More: milwaukeeyouthlacrosse.com/news.cfm

BLUES IN THIRD WARD
Hit up the Milwaukee Ale House, 233 N. Water St., on your way to or from Summerfest for some great live blues. Chris Brandenburg and The Bluetones play Saturday night starting at 9 p.m.
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-96577.html

SUNDAY

STEVIE AND MORE ON SUNDAY
Here's the run down for Sunday at Summerfest: onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/summerfest09day4.html

USA, USA
The U.S. soccer team shocked the world this week by beating Spain. Get this, Spain -- the top ranked team in the WORLD! -- had not lost a international soccer match since 1999, until the USA beat Spain on Thursday, 2-0. So, on Sunday they play in the finals of the FIFA Confederations Cup. Match is on ESPN2 and we play Friday's winner of the Brazil-South Africa match. fifa.com

BALZAC AT THE BEACH
From 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday Bradford Beach comes even more alive with its first wine tasting event of the season called "Balzac at the Beach." Wisconsin Children's Hospital benefits from the proceeds. Tickets can be purchased for $30 at the door on Sunday, in advance by phone at (414) 755-0099 or at Balzac Wine Bar near the corner of Arlington and Brady. There's also a full buffet, so get your wine and food on at the beach on Sunday!
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-96623.html

SULTRY SOUNDS
Diana Krall, a Canadian Grammy award winning singer/songwriter, comes to Milwaukee with her recently released "Quiet Nights." Her voice, described as both sultry and smokey, has brought her fame in both the pop and jazz worlds. See her live at the Riverside Theater Sunday night. Her hubby plays Summerfest the following Sunday.

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CARL ZACH CLASSIC
Following Saturday's "Downer Avenue Race," check out pro racing again Sunday in Downtown Waukesha. The Carl Zach Cycling Classic includes racers from all over the world competing on hairpin turns at more than 30 m.p.h. Kiddie and women's races run all day starting at 11 a.m. and are capped by the pro men's race at 6 p.m. Local artist Luke Wein, designer of this year's race poster, will be on hand to sign copies of the Carl Zach poster at Taylor's People's Park.

SUMMER BIKE RIDE
The Urban Organics bike group starts the summer with their first ride Sunday at 5 p.m. Meet up with the group for a great ride outside of Good Harvest Market, 346 N. Broadway.

ALL WEEKEND LONG

AUDACIOUS BEERS
Lake Country transforms into beer country this weekend as the Audacious Beer Festival taps 177 beers from 93 breweries. Head to Hartland Friday or Saturday to sample 57 styles of beer, cheese pairings and music from Alter Ego, Crazy Man's Basement and Zachary Wade.

SUMMERFEST IS HERE
Summer has officially arrived and there's a festival here to prove it. Summerfest starts Thursday and runs all weekend long with live shows, great local food and loads of activities for kids and adults alike. This weekend's highlights include Bon Jovi, Keith Urban, KISS and Stevie Wonder at the Marcus Amphitheater plus locals The Celebrated Workingman, John the Savage and Trusty Knife on the Cascio Music Stage. Get the fest off to the right start by attending a weekend full of great music.
onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/

BREW CREW BATTLES SAN FRANCISCO
It's a battle of West Coast versus the Midwest as the Brewers take on the San Fransisco Giants all weekend long at Miller Park. Grab tickets and head out to tailgate Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Go Brewers! More on the Crew in the OnMilwaukee.com Brewers Notebook:
onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewersnotebook062209.html

EVERYTHING STRAWBERRY
Fresh home-grown strawberries are the reason Cedarburg will be celebrating the most luscious fruit of the season during Cedarburg's annual Strawberry Festival. Over 100,000 people visited Strawberry Festival last year for this delightful and delicious free, family-oriented event. Enjoy strawberry-themed food and drinks, as well as live entertainment, music, and the Art on the Avenue Fine Arts Fair.
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-96152.html

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Greek Fest at State Fair Park!

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This weekend:
June 26, 27, 28

Greek Chicken and Food, delicious desserts,
rides & music!
annunciationwi.org/greek_fest.php
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KM DAYS
Head to the Lake Country for the 47th annual Kettle Moraine Days Festival, featuring music, rides, food, and free family entertainment. Enjoy live music from Crossfire Friday night, a classic car show, children's magic show, face painting and fireworks Saturday, and the Great Parade Sunday.
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-96531.html

FIESTA
Fiesta Waukesha is this weekend at Frame Park. It's presented by La Casa de Esperanza, Inc. Food, games, a jalapeno eating contest and more!

GREEK FEST
Come celebrate Greek culture at this year's annual Greek Fest! Greek food, dancing with the Hellenic dancers, and live music by Pindos all weekend. With no admission fee, you can grab the opportunity to savor some Greek chicken, authentic baklava and loads of fresh baked breads and pastries. Featured bands include Boomer Nation Friday, Dirty Boogie Saturday, and Sweet Tarts Sunday.
onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/greekfest09.html

HORSE SHOW
Head to the Waukesha County Expo Center for the 2009 Wisconsin Horse Show. Located in the Horse Complex, the show's open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Free parking is available for this event, as well as on-site concessions.
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-96333.html

WHERE HISTORY COMES TO THE TABLE
Kids are invited to a "culinary camp" that will get them cooking while learning about important events in the history of our country. Discover what kids in the colonial times did for fun and prepare some recipes their own families would have enjoyed at the Milwaukee Public Market this weekend. Kids ages 9-13 will learn proper knife skills, safe kitchen tips, easy recipes, and have fun eating the food they've prepared! Classes are taught by Culinary Director Jill Nickerson in Madame Kuony's Kitchen. Curriculum will include -- Monday: Colonial Times, Tuesday: Homesteading, Wednesday: the 1904 World's Fair, Thursday: the Great Depression, Friday: the 1950s. Check the MPM Web site for details.
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-95252.html

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LACROSSE
The 2009 Brew City Lacrosse Showdown and the Milwaukee Lacrosse Festival are this weekend at the Uihlein Soccer Complex. This is a multi-level tournament that provides separate divisional play for 4-6th grade boys, 7-8th grade boys, high school boys varsity and JV, girls high school and adult men's college / post-college club teams. All games will be played at the Uihlein Soccer Complex. Uihlein is managed by the Milwaukee Kickers and features three indoor soccer fields and 14 outdoor fields including two stadium fields. milwaukeeyouthlacrosse.com/news.cfm

ICE WORLDS
The Soref Planetarium at Milwaukee Public Museum is showing "Ice Worlds," which transports audiences to the Arctic and Antarctic to examine the ecosystems that live and thrive in those regions, and explore how their survival is intricately tied to our own. Then, travel beyond Earth to see how ice shapes the landscape and the natural systems on other planets and moons in our solar system. "Ice Worlds" also features the MPM-produced "The Pluto Story," a look at the popular ex-planet.
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-96108.html

TWEET ART
Local artist Boris Ostrerov, a Milwaukee based multi-disciplinary artist, presents his latest project, "Twitter Installation," at the Walkers Point Center for the Arts (WPCA) Annual Member's Show until July 2. The "Twitter Installation" explores the phenomenon of Twitter, a micro-blogging service that is becoming an increasingly popular form of communication and sharing.

LOOKING FOR A CHURCH FEST?
Check our Church Fest Guide:
onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/churchfestivals.html

THIRD WARD PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Just one of several art exhibits in the Third Ward, "From the Land of Oz -- A Journey to the Third Ward" honors earth and water through "Privileged Planet," a painting series by Michael Casey, and "Mainstream," a photograph series by Jeff Weber. The exhibit is open from noon until 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-95698.html

WINGS FROM DOWN UNDER
More than 1,000 beautiful birds from Australia visit the Zoo as part of the "Wings from Down Under" exhibit. Surround yourself with eastern rosellas, grass parakeets and cockatiels as they fly freely in naturalistic habitats. The exhibit is $2.50 after regular Zoo admission, and visitors also can purchase food sticks for these seed-eating species.
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-95852.html

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SEE A MOVIE, USE THIS GUIDE
The OnMilwaukee.com Movie Guide is the best in town. See a flick this weekend. Click here:
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WALK THE RIVERWALK
OnMilwaukee.com was the first to tell you about the new public art on the Riverwalk. Check it out, bowling balls and all this weekend:
onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/riverwalkart.html

TOUR LOCAL CULINARY HISTORY
Enjoy an intimate stroll through Milwaukee one delicious taste at a time! Discover the sights and flavors of Milwaukee's most delicious and historic neighborhoods with a walking food tour. Choose from possible itineraries and find the best in food that Milwaukee has to offer! The guided tours include food samples, along with stories about Milwaukee's rich immigrant history. Tours are held Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Oct. 15.
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-95594.html

WISCONSIN HISTORY IN PICTURES
The Milwaukee School of Engineering launches a new full exhibit at the Grohmann Museum featuring the works of Thorsten Lindberg, a Wisconsin artist who completed work as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 1930s and '40s. Many artists contributed to the WPA, and many local artists saw their careers developed and transformed during this time. Lindberg, in particular, took to documenting the work of human industry, particularly that of rural Wisconsin and Milwaukee in several large-scale paintings.
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-94588.html

SMOKEY THE BEAR
"Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home" is a new green-built exhibit developed by the Betty Brinn Children's Museum in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service. Smokey Bear, Woodsy Owl and their forest friends will share important messages as they welcome visitors to pretend woodland, urban and stream settings that encourage families to spend time together outdoors, and inspire children to discover and care for the natural resources that sustain our world -- our home sweet home. The exhibit includes a variety of educational activities, costumes, puppets and props that will be especially appealing for children ages 2-8.
onmilwaukee.com/ent/business/bettybrinn.html

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