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Happy Halloween weekend, Milwaukee! No matter if you're dressing up and going out or just looking for something fun to do with the boys, girls, and ghouls of the city, we've got something for you to check out. Here's your Weekend Preview, brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel!
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Dia de los Muertos and Non-pop 6 year Anniversary at Crossroads Collective
Join at Ivanhoe Plaza as Non-Pop! celebrates Día de los Muertos and the collective's 6th anniversary! Expect an incredible night of diverse dance music, live canvas and face painting, and mesmerizing visual projections by VJ Brye. This is one celebration you won’t want to miss!
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Duvel Beer Dinner at Lupi + Iris
Established in 1871, Duvel is still brewed with profound respect for the original recipe & the time that it needs to mature. Join for this five course dinner paired with five iconic beers.
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Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation 21st annual Food & Wine Experience
Each year, the Tasting Gala features signature cocktails, craft beer, and premium wine tastings paired with delicious culinary samples from local 4- and 5-star restaurants. You and your friends will enjoy a variety of pairing stations, entertainment, and a silent auction as you raise money to prevent cancer, provide the best care to those fighting it, and find a cure.
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Nick Lowe & Los Straightjackets at Vivarium
Nick Lowe has made his mark as a producer for Elvis Costello, Pretenders, The Damned and more. He's also the songwriter of at least three songs you know by heart, with a short-lived career as a pop star, and a lengthy term as a musicians’ musician. But in his current ‘second act’ as a silver-haired, tender-hearted but sharp-tongued singer-songwriter, he has no equal.
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Polo G, VonOff1700, Skylar Blatt, Scorey, Twotiime at The Rave
Fans across the country are experiencing Polo G’s electrifying performances as he hits major cities coast to coast. Known for his introspective lyrics, captivating flow, and raw emotion, Polo G promises to deliver an unforgettable live show that will showcase both his chart-topping hits and new material.
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Houndmouth at Pabst Theater
On their latest album "Good For You," Houndmouth share a collection of songs set in places as far-flung as the Alamo and the Hudson River, each populated by a motley cast of characters: fairy-tale princesses and vampires, parking-lot lovers and wanna-be beauty queens. The result is a lovingly gathered catalog of those wild and fleeting moments that stay lodged in our hearts forever, taking on a dreamlike resonance as years go by.
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Dan and Phil at Riverside Theater
In their new screamingly hilarious live stage show - it’s a new era. They’re older, gayer, Phil’s gone blonde, and nothing is off limits. Expect scandalous stories they couldn’t share before, theatrical plot twists and a savage roast of social media, the fans they raised and most importantly: themselves. If you need to laugh, feel part of a community, and make peace with the past - don’t regret missing Dan and Phil in real life... before Dan has another breakdown and disappears.
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Forte at Pop
Join monthly for house, bass, and tech music with DJ in residence, Michael Fisher, every first Friday. Drink specials, dancing, kitchen open.
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Thank Cod It's Fryday!
Thank cod it’s Fryday! Celebrate all things weekend, fun, and relaxation with this Milwaukee tradition! Find your favorite restaurant to grab a fish fry – or find a new favorite – with dining editor Lori Fredrich’s fish fry guide right here:
Thank Cod It's Fryday!
SATURDAY
Family Free Days at Milwaukee County Zoo
Enjoy FREE admission for all guests at the Milwaukee County Zoo! (Parking and regular attraction fees still apply.) It’s feathers and flight in the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary — featuring birds from around the world. See Gentoo and rockhopper penguins waddling across the rockwork and swimming in their cold-weather habitat.
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Uncorked MKE at Harley-Davidson Museum
Join Uncorked at the Harley-Davidson Museum for another fun night of wine and good times! Sip & swirl over 100 wines and bubblies + some "outside the bottle" beverages like spirits and canned cocktails while you explore everything the museum has to offer with full, after-hours access. Dance the night away to live music while you enjoy all things "uncorked" in MKE.
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Catrina's Market at 3rd Street Market Hall
A day full of culture, tradition and the talent of our Latin American entrepreneurs at 3rd Street Market Hall. You'll find unique products inspired by the Day of the Dead, handicrafts, fashion, jewelry and much more.
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Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra "Coco" in Concert
Experience Disney Pixar’s Coco in Concert featuring a screening of the complete film with Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed by the MSO.
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88NINE Presents: State of Sound - November Edition
State of Sound stands as a testament to the power of music to bring people together. It provides a stage for emerging artists, a haven for music lovers, and a space where the local community can unite to celebrate the incredible sounds and talents Southeastern Wisconsin has to offer. This month's concert features Bear in the Forest, Rat Bath, Dark Psychic and Ellie Jackson
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Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at Villa Terrace
Come celebrate the vibrant Mexican tradition of Dia de Los Muertos at the Villa Terrace Art Museum with music, food and fun for all. Learn about this beautiful tradition of honoring and celebrating loved ones who have passed and celebrate Mexican culture in Milwaukee.
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BEAT - Belew/Vai/Levin/Carey play 80s King Crimson at Pabst Theater
Former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin band together with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai and explosive Tool drummer Danny Carey for the first time to create BEAT, a creative reinterpretation of the three iconic 80s King Crimson albums - Discipline, Beat, and Three Of A Perfect Pair.
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Knocked Loose, Danny Brown, Drain, Militarie Gun at The Rave
There’s no ceiling for hardcore punks Knocked Loose in 2024. The band can turn up in mainstream-adjacent spaces and win over new fans. But there’s a center to what they do that will never change: uncompromising heaviness, sonically & thematically. Everywhere Knocked Loose have been is here on this record — but so is everywhere they may yet go.
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The Menzingers, Direct Hit!, Holy Pinto at The Rave
At this point, the Menzingers are an absolute institution. The Philadelphia punk legends’ multi-decade reputation as road warriors with an unbeatable catalog is cemented as hard truth—and their seventh album, Some Of It Was True, stands as their most immediate-sounding and energetic record to date.
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Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents Snow Queen at Pabst Theater
The new Christmas ballet “The Snow Queen” is based on the world famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. This fascinating kind romantic story set to the music of Edvard Grieg, Jules Massenet, Mozart and Vivaldi, will give unforgettable bright emotions of happiness for adults and children.
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Pete the Cat at Marcus Performing Arts Center
Based on the series of books by Kimberly and James Dean, join First Stage for Pete the Cat – a hilarious, toe-tapping musical! Meet Pete. He’s one groovy, guitar-playing cat, who likes his music cool and his coffee sweet. When Pete moves in with the Biddles, Jimmy the most organized second grader on earth is unsure of this cat’s antics and laid-back ‘tude.
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Jeff Kinney: The Hot Mess Tour at Riverside Theater
Join Diary of a Wimpy Kid author, Jeff Kinney LIVE in Milwaukee for The Hot Mess Show, a deliciously entertaining and interactive one hour event. Jeff will be serving up laughs and celebrating the latest Wimpy Kid book, while satisfying your craving for family fun!
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Theatre Gigante presents "Dust"
"Dust" is a delightful, dark comedy by György Spiró, one of Hungary’s leading contemporary playwrights. Set in post-communist Hungary around 2005, a couple, struggling to stay afloat in a new world, one lucky day, is given an opportunity to alter their fate forever when the husband comes home with a winning lottery ticket.
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Namaste at the X-Ray Arcade
This is an all-ages spirited punk rock yoga class, led by Healium Hot Yoga's Sarah Filzen. Bring your own yoga mat for an intermediate yoga session with a punk rock soundtrack.
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The Tool Shed's 20th Birthday at The Cooperage
Celebrate The Tool Shed’s landmark 20th birthday! There will be music in the air, cake to be eaten, and libations available at the cash bar. Entertainment will include DeeJ Zae, burlesque performances by Reina Fire and Polly Amour, a vocal performance by Rai Hudson, a dynamic flogging demo by Lady Sophia, and more!
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ALL WEEKEND LONG
Halloween Weekend!
Bar bashes, cemetery tours, scary storytelling, pumpkin pancakes. There are so many ways to celebrate spooky season, and we have a comprehensive list of 'em.
Halloween Party Guide
Autumn at the Streets of Old Milwaukee
From Sept. 19 until Nov. 4, the Milwaukee Public Museum's Streets of Old Milwaukee will experience autumn for the first time, including Halloween.
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Bruce Bruce at Milwaukee Improv
Bruce Bruce is a name synonymous with keeping audiences rolling with laughter thanks to his captivating improv skills and larger than life comedic style. Bruce's steady style of comedy has been showcased across the country and he has been entertaining audiences young and old and of all backgrounds for years.
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Dan Donohue at The Laughing Tap
You've seen comedian Dan Donohue from his show "Danswers," as well as appearances on "Soberish," "The Todd Glass Show" and more. Now you can catch him live for a weekend of standup at The Laughing Tap!
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Affirmation/Transformation: Fandom Created at the Haggerty Museum of Art
Cheeseheads, Swifties, Beatlemaniacs, Trekkies, Whovians, Potterheads, Beyhive, the Cenation, ARMY. People are fans of all sorts of things. But what makes someone a fan? Is there a difference between enjoying something and being a fan of that thing? This exhibit explores that and more.
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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!
Now's a great time to support Milwaukee restaurants! And how convenient: Our own Lori Fredrich has compiled a list of 52 Restaurants to try in the Milwaukee area. Pick a number from 1-52, and visit that restaurant this weekend!
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