1. German Fest
ALL WEEKEND | HENRY MAIER FESTIVAL PARK
This Milwaukee favorite returns in full swing, complete with polka music. Listen to German Fest’s featured band Schürzenjäger, a Platinum-winning Austrian group, or sample Haribo gummies alongside the company’s bear mascot. Between the traditional foods and drinks and the Dachshund Derby, you’ll find a way to thoroughly celebrate German culture.
2. Hora de cuentos (Spanish Story Time)
FRIDAY 9:30-10 A.M. | VIRTUAL
Tune into this virtual story time to listen to stories, songs and games in Spanish to help increase literacy in young kids. Be sure to register online ahead of time.
3. Ceramic Tiles Workshop
FRIDAY 1-4 P.M. | CHARLES A WUSTUM MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
If you’ve hit a creative rut at this point in the summer, find a new outlet here – with a little help from hexagonal ceramic tiles and paint, of course. Take some time to shape a tile from clay and then decorate it to your taste. Teens 14 and older can attend all adult classes. Price of admission is $30 for Racine Art Museum members and $36 for non-members.
4. Social Dance Series: Bachata
FRIDAY 6:15-7:45 P.M. | MILWAUKEE RIVERWALK
Want to expand your dancing repertoire? Turn the Riverwalk into your dance floor at this traditional Dominican dance class taught by Jacqui Lefebvre from Danceworks. The class is $35 per couple. Attendees must be 21 or older because the cost of admission covers the price of one beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink per dancer.
5. Lakeside at MAM
SATURDAY 11 A.M.-4 P.M.| MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
Stop by the Milwaukee Art Museum to enjoy nice weather, yoga, hands-on art projects and music this Saturday at this free event. At 11 a.m., take an hour-long yoga class, or check out folk-jazz duo Sara and Kenny at 1 p.m. Stop on by—lakeside views and artsy fun awaits!
6. Brady Street Fest
SATURDAY 11 A.M.-MIDNIGHT | BRADY STREET
Brady Street goes all out for this day-long festival, where you can see a drag show, go rock climbing, listen to local musicians and more. Grab some friends and explore all the food vendors and maybe even catch The Casablanca Bellydancers perform.
7. Milwaukee Brewfest
SATURDAY AT 3 P.M. | MCKINLEY PARK
Fun is brewing down at Milwaukee Brewfest this weekend. At the beer lover’s dream, taste your way through craft beers, ciders, wines and meads. Food and water will also be available. Gates open at 3 p.m., and make sure to leave your kids and pets home for this one. General admission tickets are $65 if bought in advance and $75 if bought the day of the event (as supplies last).
8. Stand Up Comedy at Anodyne Coffee
SATURDAY 8-11 P.M. | ANODYNE COFFEE WALKER’S POINT
This probably isn’t a well-kept secret (or a secret at all) but we’ll spill the beans anyway: comedians Alex Dragicevich, Eric Smith, Jamie Shriner and Judd Reminger are taking over Anodyne Coffee this weekend. Tickets cost $10 if bought in advanced and $15 if bought at the door.
9. Re-Wear It Community Clothing Swap
SUNDAY 11 A.M.-4 P.M. | THE GLASS PANTRY
If you are looking to clear out your closet or find a new statement piece, stop on by this pop-up community event. Bring your gently used clothes and a keen fashion eye to this clothing swap dedicated to creating more sustainable fashion habits.
10. Reading & Potluck: Kitchen Counter Poetics
SUNDAY AT 2 P.M. | LYNDEN SCULPTURE PARK
Participants of Kitchen Counter Poetics, a workshop led by local poet Chuck Stebelton, will be reading their newest work and celebrating the end of the class with a potluck. This free event is open to all poetry lovers.
