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While the winter cold is here to stay, this weekend is heating up in Milwaukee! There's so much to do, from cheering on the Packers and the Admirals to checking out your next favorite band in concert. There's also plenty of fun for the whole family, with Monster Jam, Gross Out Day and much more! Here's your Weekend Preview, brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel!
FRIDAY
Milwaukee Admirals vs. Texas Stars
Head to UW-Milwaukee Panther Arenas, as the Milwaukee Admirals host the Texas Stars in a Central Division matchup! It's a Fair Deal Friday, and it's also Motorsports night!
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Animal Encounters at Discovery World
Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join the Discovery World team for an adventure in their Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home.
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Play Date with Art: Bringing in the Outdoors at Milwaukee Art Museum
It’s never too early to learn to love art! Decorate a frame to hang on a window and turn the world outside into your own museum. Then join in the sing-alongs at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m.
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Good Vibes Only at Cactus Club
Good Vibes Only is a regular showcase of some of Milwaukee's emerging hip hop talent. This edition will feature performances from C'zo, Grey Genius, Ernie Z, Jordan Marlys, Luh Leeks, Wisco Y.D., and Frida K.
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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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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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Jam House at Arts @ Large
ome out and show your support for the next generation of musicians as they perform alongside a talented house band made up of local music educators. It’s an evening to celebrate youth, creativity, and the power of music. This event is free and open to the public!
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An Evening with Harmonious Wail at Anodyne Coffee Roasters
Harmonious Wail is a trio of multi-award-winning musicians. The heart of the Wail is Sims Delaney-Potthoff, a mandolin virtuoso, and vocalist, Maggie Delaney-Potthoff, vocalist extraordinaire, whose percussive instrument of choice is a cardboard box (but who can also rock almost any household object), and they round out the trio with a world-class bassist.
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Billy Joel Jr., Oyeme, Sterling at Falcon Bowl
A trio of indie rock bands converge on Riverwest with a special show inside the Falcon's nest at Falcon Bowl.
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SATURDAY
The Sound of Kareem City: A Tribute to Twan Mack at The Cooperage
Antoine Mack, aka Twan Mack, was a member of the pioneering local hip hop group Kali Tribe in the early ‘90s and a staple of the Milwaukee music scene. In later years he toured the globe with likes of Arrested Development and continued to inspire the heavyweights of hip hop to travel to and perform in Milwaukee, joining Souls of Mischief and Slick Rick on stage among others. This free day of music will celebrate his legacy.
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Yelawolf at The Rave
From rising out of Alabama as part of a slew of blog-friendly mixtape rappers early on, to collaborating with everyone from Shooter Jennings to Travis Barker and Ed Sheeran, there’s been no shortage of twists and turns along the way for Yelawolf. He’ll bring all of those experiences to The Rave this Saturday night.
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UW-Milwaukee Men's Basketball vs. Green Bay at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena
The Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball team takes on in-state rival Green Bay. Tip-off is slated for 3 p.m. on Saturday at UWM Panther Arena. Help tilt the floor and lock in your seat now.
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Petal to the Metal at 414loral
Learn how to create your very own sustainable metal vessel to hold a pin frog. Complete your vessel with cute Fruity Studio Charms and a stem from the build your own bouquet bar while enjoying refreshing RMBR Kombucha!
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Ira Glass at Pabst Theater
Ira Glass is the host and creator of the public radio program This American Life. The show is heard each week by over 5 million listeners on public radio stations and podcast. Join him for a special event at Pabst Theater.
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DJ Goose at Potawatomi Casino Hotel
DJ Goose has performed all over Milwaukee, and he'll bring his skills on the turntables to Potawatomi Casino Hotel on Saturday, with a free set on the second level!
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THC 101: Elevate Your Understanding at Canni-MKE
Tailored for beginners and curious minds, this free, interactive session dives into everything you need to know about cannabis.
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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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LoBi Lobianco, In Shining Armour, Midwest Bmo at Linneman's
Hailing from the East Side of Milwaukee, LoBi incorporates the styles of Midwest Emo, Garage Rock, Punk and Indie Pop. On this evening, Lobi celebrates the release of the new album “Parlor Games.”
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Madame Reaper, LUXI, Lavish Waste at Cactus Club
It's a night of electronic and art pop music at Cactus Club on Saturday, as Chicago act Madame Reaper joins Milwaukee's LUXI and Lavish Waste.
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The New Nineteen Thirteen with Neal Lucas at Anodyne Coffee Roasters
Janet Schiff, Cellist is the founding force of Nineteen Thirteen whose life project has transformed since the early roots of chamber rock. Renée Luna Bebeau is an artist, mystic and drummer whose pagan punk rock past emerges within the musical soundscape of Nineteen Thirteen. Jen Janviere is a poet and vocal force who defies confinement to any single genre. Together their new sound combines classic Nineteen Thirteen with a new feminine twist that's sure to delight and mesmerize.
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SUNDAY
Keg Stand Up at Lakefront Brewery
Once a month on Sunday evenings, the Lakefront Brewery Beer Hall is transformed to give you an intimate show full of fresh laughs and fresh beer. The area’s top stand-up comics are performing live at one of the biggest craft breweries in the state!
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Bubbles & Brunch at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Start the weekend off right with Bubbles & Brunch at Saint Kate! Experience a local brunch that is anything but basic in their second floor restaurant, ARIA. Choose from an assortment of brunch favorites and enjoy specially crafted brunch libations, including Mimosas and Mimosa flights!
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Gross Out Day at Discovery World
Get ready for the wonderfully weird world of Gross Out Day at Discovery World! From gooey to crawly, this event is packed with hands-on activities and demonstrations that uncover the science behind all things icky, sticky, gooey, and wiggly.
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Big Head Todd & The Monsters at Pabst Theater
In this life, very few friendships withstand the test of time. Naturally, people go their separate ways and chase their own dreams. As rare as it may be for friendships to last a lifetime, it might be even rarer for a band to stick together for the long haul. For close to four decades, the members of Big Head Todd and The Monsters have continued to both throw down in the studio and light up stages worldwide.
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Belly up to the bar for the Packers game!
The regular season is winding down, and there's plenty of places in Milwaukee to check out this week's game! Check out our Sports Bar Guide to figure out where you want to back the Pack this weekend.
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Bowvee, The Taxmen, R.J. Ziebarth at Cactus Club
It's an indie rock trifecta on Sunday night in Bay View, as Bowvee headline a night full of music at Cactus Club.
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Clayton Ryan, Zander, Carl Erikstrup Trio at Anodyne Coffee Roasters
Since departing his South Dakota home for Minnesota, Clayton Ryan’s pointed, angsty songwriting has become a recognizable howl of the Midwest music scene. The brooding, heartbroken tones of his twangy voice paint a melancholic picture of the desolate main streets and choked upbringing familiar to much of Middle America.
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ALL WEEKEND LONG
Monster Jam at Fiserv Forum
Get ready to cheer, scream and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over Milwaukee for a weekend packed with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts.
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Midwinter Gaming Convention at The Ingleside Hotel
This four-day gaming convention features non-digital gaming of all types - Family events, board games, creator-run tabletop role-playing games, live-action role-playing events, miniatures, and more. We believe every game tells a story and every player plays a part. What story will you tell this January?
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"Lumberjacks In Love" at Stackner Cabaret
A smash hit in Wisconsin and around the country, “Lumberjacks in Love” is a hilarious show filled with up nort’ humor and fun-loving songs. From the creators of “Guys on Ice,” this flannel-clad musical takes us to the Northwoods in 1912, where a camp of burly lumberjacks revel in their bachelor lives as the only men in hundreds of miles — until a special delivery named Rose shows up and flips their lives around like a flapjack.
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Steve Byrne at Milwaukee Improv
Steve Byrne has established himself as one of the most reliable and versatile stand up comedians working over the course of his 20 plus year career. He got his start, making the rounds of all the prestigious clubs in New York City, The Comedy Cellar, The Comic Strip, Gotham Comedy Club, to name a few, eventually breaking the record for most sets in one night, 13. Join him for four shows this weekend.
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Nate Craig at The Laughing Tap
You've seen standup comedian Nate Craig on HBO, Neftlix, Comedy Central and more. Now you can catch two nights of hilarious standup live at The Laughing Tap this weekend.
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The Big 4-0: New Views of the Collection at Haggery Musuem of Art
The Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University presents an exhibition in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Curated by Dr. Kirk Nickel, Marc and Lillian Rojtman Curator of European Art, the show comprises a two-part installation of the exhibition galleries, in fall 2024 and spring 2025, and features well over 100 works of art from the Museum’s collections.
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Try a new restaurant!
It’s impossible to know what 2025 will bring. But we're certain of one thing. 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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