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Another big weekend is shaping up in Milwaukee! Of course, we've got the Bucks to cheer on at home this weekend, but there's also the NFL Draft happening in Green Bay with plenty of Milwaukee celebrations, great concerts, a standup comedy special taping at the Pabst Theater and much, much more. Here's what's happening with the Weekend Preview, brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel!
FRIDAY
BoyWithUke at Riverside Theater
BoyWithUke is finally awake. With Burnout–Charley Yang’s final album under the mysterious moniker that took him around the world from his bedroom–BoyWithUke is ready to trade in the mask and ukulele for a life fully on his own terms.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers
The Milwaukee Bucks are currently down in their playoff series with the Indiana Pacers, and that means it's time to get behind the Bucks at home! Pack the Fiserv Forum to help give Milwaukee the most home court advantage possible when it matters most.
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43rd + Vliet Live Music and Entertainment
Live Music Nights are back at 43rd + Vliet! This month's featured artist is Adekola & Neal Davis, as part of a growing partnership between Denizen and Washington Park Media Center.
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Black Cat Alley After Dark
Milwaukee’s most iconic outdoor gallery is coming to life after hours! Black Cat Alley After Dark is an event series transforming this vibrant art space into a lively evening destination.
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Deaf Stories Project StorySlam: Sorry Not Sorry at the Milwaukee Central Library
The 6th Annual Deaf Stories Project StorySlam is an evening of true and personal stories told by Deaf community members. Storytellers share stories on the night’s theme. This event is free and open to the public! ASL to Spoken English Interpretation provided.
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Music Bingo at MOTOR Bar & Grill
If you can't get no satisfaction from your regular granny's bingo, then this is the bar game just for you! TuneMaster's live music bingo is coming to Motor Bar and Restaurant at Milwaukee's Harley-Davidson campus every Friday night!
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Spring Tasting Dinner at Central Standard Craft Distillery
Head to The Founder’s Room at Central Standard Craft Distillery this spring for an intimate five-course tasting dinner, where you'll be seated around Central Standard’s iconic Pabst Mansion ash tree table. Hosted by Chef David Sapp, this seasonal dining experience highlights fresh, vibrant flavors expertly paired with our handcrafted spirits.
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Tic-Tac-Toe Together
Grab your favorite person and join a fun and interactive 3-hour ceramic handbuilding class, where you’ll work together to create a custom tic-tac-toe set (one ticket provides a spot for two people)! One of you will craft the board while the other makes the game pieces—teamwork at its finest. In this one-session workshop, each board will be designed, shaped and painted with colored clay (slip), giving them a one-of-a-kind design that is totally unique to you.
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Mommy and Me Special Swim at the Ingleside Hotel
This two-hour swim is not just for Moms! Dads, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles are encouraged to bring little ones for a daytime swim on select Fridays from 10 am to 12 pm for a special $15.00 per person swim rate.
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Friday Brewery Tours at Pilot Project Brewing
Head to Pilot Project Brewing for their weekly brewery tour! Your ticket includes five 5 ounce tasters of beer and/or booch, a taster glass to take home with you, the inside scoop on the origin story of Pilot Project Brewing, and a tour of their brand new facility. Friday tours are available at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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Whitty Remarks, So Zuppy, Melodia at Cactus Club
Indie band Whitty Remarks are celebrating the release of their new album, "Nary A Care," and you can be part of the celebration in Bay View! Local standouts So Zuppy and Melodia will join the bill.
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Riverboat Gamblers, The Evictions, Daniel James Gang at Club Garibaldi
The Riverboat Gamblers are a punk rock band originally from Denton, Texas, formed in 1997. They'll join fuzz rockers The Evictions from Chicago and Milwaukee's own Daniel James Gang for a night of buzzy rock.
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Frank Hurricane's Mysticle & Musical Journey, Mark Adams Son Of Bill, Gore Area II at Linneman's
Frank Hurricane has ascended to legendary status on the DIY touring circuit while receiving almost no attention from music media. He'll be joined by two Milwaukee-area indie bands in Riverwest.
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Artifakts at Miramar Theatre
Since 2012 Artifakts has worked with a plethora of renown musicians, labels and producers both musically and in design to provide a unique catalog of music and art very much rooted in the indie-electronic community. While toting a discography frequently favorited by study/relax playlists, an Artifakts performance is anything but stringent in style, often showcasing genres from current EDM bass music to classic funk grooves and anything in between.
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SATURDAY
Alton Brown Live at Riverside Theater
Alton Brown, the famed foodist, reflects on his decades in food media, presents several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks, sings some of his funny food songs, and in general offers a culinary variety show the likes of which human eyes have never seen.
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Jordy Nelson’s Milwaukee Tailgate with Inside the Huddle Live!
Held on the floor of UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, Milwaukee Tailgate Week’s cornerstone event features a live taping of the Green Bay Packers players' insider show Inside the Huddle, hosted by Jordy Nelson, Mason Crosby and Nick Collins!
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Celebrate Rock the Green’s 14th-annual Earth Day celebration
Featuring The Zach Pietrini Band, eco-education, goat yoga, raw food demos & more. April 26 • Harley-Davidson Museum • Noon–3PM • Free & Family-Friendly
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Partner Pick
Admission is FREE for Friends of the Domes members (memberships start at just $30). General admission: $10 adults / $5 youth (ages 3-12) / children 2 and under free. More info Milwaukee Domes · 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee
Streets Alive! at Milwaukee Public Museum
The Streets of Old Milwaukee will bring history to life as docents interpret this beloved exhibit in period attire! Visitors can chat with a maid from the Pfister Hotel, a pharmacist, a toy store owner, and others from the early 1900s who will inhabit the exhibit, answering questions, telling stories, and providing insights about life here more than a century ago.
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Kathleen Madigan at Pabst Theater
The pub is open! Kathleen Madigan is bringing The Day Drinking Tour to the Pabst Theater for two shows filmed live! With a 33 year career that's showing no signs of slowing down, multiple specials, and a hilarious art of crafting the perfect jokes, you don't want to miss this.
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Michelada Fest at Zocalo
Enjoy live music, food trucks and local vendors from MercadoMKE, and watch top bars and restaurants compete for the title of Best Michelada in Milwaukee!
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30th Annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup
For 30 years, friends and neighbors have been coming together to protect the rivers and communities they love. Join the movement and help restore our rivers at the 30th Annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup. Choose from over 80+ locations across the Milwaukee River Basin, and be one of our nearly 4,000 volunteers helping our community work towards swimmable, fishable rivers. We’ll provide the bags and gloves, you bring the energy to pick up the trash that finds its way into our beautiful river system.
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2025 Spring Beer Fest at Hoyt Park Landing
Help the Hoyt Park Landing get ready for their beer garden season and support some great local and regional breweries! The event will feature 40+ beers to try from a variety of Wisconsin-based and Midwest breweries. It will also feature a mix of small batch brews, barrel aged varieties, new summer seasonals, as well as some favorites.
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Bockbierfest 2025
Spielmannszug Milwaukee Drum and Bugle Corps has hosted Bockbierfest for over 40-years. In the spirit of the German Maifest tradition, Bockbierfest celebrates the arrival of Spring and sends Winter packing!
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B.D Greer & The Gents at Cafe Centro
B.D. Greer & The Gents bring an electrifying mix of soul & jazz to every stage. Led by powerhouse vocalist B.D. Greer, whose dynamic presence and rich, soulful voice captivate audiences, the group delivers high-energy performances with a touch of vintage charm.
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Robotics Showcase at Discovery World
oin future automation experts as Waukesha County Technical College’s Automation Systems Technology students showcase their engineering, programming, and robotics skills. Get a chance to meet robotics specialists, learn about their latest projects, and even get hands-on experience with some of the robots.
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Cassie and Maggie at Celtic MKE
In the heart of Nova Scotia, where the salt of the sea mingles with the depth of the soul, JUNO-nominated sisters, Cassie and Maggie, are a powerful and commanding folk duo.Rooted in their deep Celtic heritage, their melodies sing of truths that resonate through time while bridging the gap between tradition and innovation.
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Tophy at The Wicked Hop
Every Saturday night, Milwaukee's own Tophy curates the sounds at The Wicked Hop in the Third Ward. Join at the Jackalope Lounj for a free night of dancing to all of your favorites including throwback pop, hip hop and much more.
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Foxy Shazam, The Number 12 Looks Like You, Lobby Boxer, Hot Fix Sideshow at X-Ray Arcade
Indie rock gods Foxy Shazam and The Number 12 Looks Like You take over X-Ray Arcade this Saturday night. Don't miss the show, which also features Lobby Boxer and Hot Fix Sidehow.
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Usurp Synapse, Missouri Executive Order 44, DJ Speedsick, Lifes, Snag at Anodyne Coffee Roasters
The volume gets turned up at Andoyne Coffee Roasters on Saturday night, as punks Usurp Synapse come back from the dead for a show at Anodyne Coffee Roasters. They'll be joined by hardcore bands from Missouri and Wisconsin.
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Kitty Soft Paw at Falcon Bowl
2025 Milwaukee Battle of the Bands finalist Kitty Soft Paw will take the stage at Falcon Bowl on Saturday night, complete with a laser light show in the venue!
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The Tavern Pedalers, Wolves With Virginia at Linneman's
The Tavern Pedalers are a harmony-fueled folk/alt-rock band that pairs well with golden hours, last calls, and everything in between!
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Club Ritual: DJ Zip Disk • Natural Language • Asher Gray • Greyhound at Cactus Club
Influenced by the classic sounds of the Chicago, Detroit and the greater midwest, Asher Gray’s music spans the spectrum of nostalgic rave, electro, spacey house and deep Chicago jack. He'll headline a night full of dance music at Cactus Club.
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House of House at Miramar Theatre
Not one, not two, but seven DJs will take over the turntables at the Miramar Theatre on Saturday night. Join as Thomas Xavier and Aspen headline a night full of music to keep you moving.
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SUNDAY
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers
Game four of the NBA Playoffs series with the Bucks and the Pacers tips off on Sunday. Don't miss your chance to help push the Bucks back to Indiana with a win!
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Hero Hustle 10k and 5k
Suit up for the Hero Hustle – the ultimate family fun run! Whether you're zooming through the 5k course or taking on the 10k adventure, this event is all about unleashing your inner superhero. Grab your cape, rally your sidekicks, and race for fun, not speed! With costumes, family-friendly vibes, and plenty of surprises along the way, it’s a hero-filled day of excitement for all ages.
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Blessing of the Bock at Falcon Bowl
Head to Falcon Bowl for the 37th Annual Blessing of the Bock! The longest running Bock Festival in the country (don’t quote us on that)!
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Free Swim Sundays: Make Your Own Herbal Dream Pillow at Cactus Club
In this workshop, explore three plants associated with dreaming and how we can nurture relationships with them in our own sleep and dream routines. Then everyone will get to make their own small herbal dream pillow to take home.
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Puppy Patio Party
Join Explorium Brewpub on Sunday from 1-4 pm for a Puppy Patio Party at Explorium Greendale!
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Phil Cook at Vivarium
For nearly five minutes here on “Lovers Prayer,” pianist Phil Cook indulges in that absolute ambiguity, the racing-heart motion of one hand countered by the stops and starts, furrowed brows and furtive glances of the other. Where is this all going, he seems to ask without a word, and who will I be when I get there? Two decades ago, Welch and David Rawlings built the musical and conceptual frame into which Cook steps here. For himself, at last, he’s trying to solve riddles he knows are beyond us all.
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Laughs for Lincoln at X-Ray Arcade
Head to Cudahy for an unforgettable show of laughs and fun at Laughs for Lincoln, a comedy show benefiting the Parent Teacher Organization of Lincoln Elementary School. Enjoy side-splitting performances from talented local comedians, all while supporting a great cause. All proceeds will directly support the building of a new playground for Lincoln Elementary students.
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Jazz Brunch at Lupi + Iris
Enjoy our delicious brunch with live music by pianist and music adventurist Anthony Deutsch.
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Fox & Branch at Anodyne Coffee Roasters
For over two decades, Dave Fox and Will Branch have energized audiences in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. Their dynamic mix of old-time music, original songs, and family folk music appeals to children and adults, giving everyone a chance to participate actively.
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Special Needs Swim at The Ingleside Hotel
The Springs Water Park will offer a special swim from 4-7 p,m. on select Sundays for children and adults with special needs for just $8.50 per person. This rate is applicable for special needs individuals and up to four others (parent, siblings and/or therapist).
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Trisha Paytas: The Eras of Trish Tour at Riverside Theater
Trisha Paytas is an American personality, entrepreneur and author that has amassed an audience of more than 20 million followers across platforms since the mid-2000s. She has helped shape the creator landscape, being one of the first to bubble off of YouTube. Embracing monumental life milestones including sobriety, marriage, and motherhood, she has cultivated a newfound sense of purpose and garnered a cult-like following of adoring fans over two billion views in just the last 12 months.
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Gallery 218 X Music6s Concert X NFL Draft Week Celebration
Gallery 218 presents a special Free concert celebrating NFL draft week. Performance of rock and blues live music by Awake the Echoes, guitar bass and congas. In collaboration with Music6s. A nonprofit that gives free instruments and lessons to PTSD-affected veterans and first responders. Donations of instruments are appreciated.
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Disaster Kid, Well + Good, Health Club, Royal Mill at Cactus Club
Chicago indie rockers Disaster Kid are headed up to Milwaukee on Sunday night, and they'll join a trio of buzzing indie bands from Milwaukee in Well + Good, Health Club, and Royal Mill.
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Urban Heat, [:SITD], No Motel, Dance Commandr, Nite Ritualz at X-Ray Arcade
Pop punk band Urban Heat from Austin joins German bone-crunching beat and apocalyptical electro hymns from [:SITD] in this mixed-genre show. Milwaukee's No Motel, Dance Commandr and Nite Ritualz join in on the fun.
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ALL WEEKEND LONG
2025 Milwaukee Film Festival
Now in its 17th year, the festival does an amazing job of curating a mixture of works from national, international and Milwaukee filmmakers. Here's what to know before you go.
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Bock Fest at Kegel's Inn
A four-day beer-fueled, goat-filled, stein-hoisting, brat-slapping good time leading up to the Battle of the Bock! Head over to Kegel's Inn this weekend for all things Bock beer.
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Circle Mirror Transformation at Next Act Theatre
Breathe in. Breathe out. Start again. Four lost New Englanders enroll in Marty’s community center drama class to experiment with theatre games and try to find meaning in their lives. Over the course of six weeks, hearts are quietly torn apart and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. Annie Baker’s beautifully-crafted diorama of a comedy shows us, with terrific detail and clarity, the hilarious sadness of a motley quintet.
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Espejos: Clean at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
The lives of two women with vastly different life experiences intersect at a resort in Cancún. Adriana manages the housekeeping staff and a world away from the home she left. Sarah, the sister of the bride and the self-declared disaster of the family is just trying to keep it together at this destination wedding. A torrential downpour forces the women together, and through a series of misunderstandings breaks open the secrets both women have taught themselves to ignore. A bilingual play with Spanish and English supertitles, “Espejos: Clean” is a potent look at isolation and the power of being seen.
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Sister Act at Skylight Music Theater
Rejoice with joyful noise as Deloris Van Cartier inspires a community-in-need in more ways than anyone realizes. Sister Act will lift spirits, heal hearts, and bring copious amounts of laughter with this hit-film-turned-hit-musical.
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Choices of Consequence: Denmark and the Holocaust at Milwaukee Jewish Museum
Explore "Choices of Consequence: Denmark and the Holocaust" at the Jewish Museum Milwaukee from February 14 to May 25. This exhibit, featuring powerful photos, artifacts, and personal stories, highlights how ordinary Danes saved 95% of Danish Jews through courage and resistance.
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Marlon Wayons at Milwaukee Improv
Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director. His films have grossed $1.14 billion in domestic box office and nearly $1.8 billion in global box office. As a stand-up comedian, he is selling out nationwide and adding shows every weekend.
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Debra DiGiovanni at The Laughing Tap
You've seen and heard Debra DiGiovanni on Conan, Netflix, Comedy Central and more! Now you can see her standup in person this weekend at The Laughing Tap.
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Parallel Play: The Art of Science
Parallel Play was created as an integral component of Marquette’s Biology class, Creative Problem Solving. This cross-disciplinary course teaches STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students to embrace divergent thinking as a path to innovative problem solving. Through art-based activities and small group interactions with artists and STEM faculty, the class emphasizes the similarities between the creative processes of scientists and artists.
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Try a new restaurant!
Regularly supporting our locally owned restaurants is among the most impactful things we can vow to do. Lori Fredrich's list of 52 Restaurants for 2025 is here!
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