1. Mexican Fiesta
ALL WEEKEND | HENRY W. MAIER FESTIVAL PARK
Celebrate 50 years of Milwaukee’s Mexican Fiesta this weekend with “fun, food, Mariachi and Fiesta for everyone.” Originally founded in 1973 as a celebration of Mexican Independence Day, the event has continued to share Mexican and Hispanic culture and raise over $1.7 million in scholarships for Hispanic students.
2. Country in the Burg
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | CEDAR CREEK PARK
Country music lovers will jam out at this end-of-summer festival. Six acts are performing, including Grammy-nominated singer Lee Brice and singer-songwriter Sara Evans. Food and beverages from eight vendors will be available, with proceeds from drink purchases going to support charities like Children’s Wisconsin and the Wounded Warrior Project.
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3. Ms. Pat
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | MILWAUKEE IMPROV
Patricia Williams – known professionally as Ms. Pat – takes to the Milwaukee Improv stage with humor that is raw and creates conversation about difficult topics. Her series, “The Ms. Pat Show,” has been twice Emmy-nominated and is inspired by Williams’ real-life story of being a drug dealer-turned-suburban mom.
4. Fresh Coast Jazz Festival
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT 4 P.M. | THE PABST THEATER
For the Pabst Theater Group’s final festival of the summer, attendees will experience great jazz for a great cause. Performers include Larry Carlton, Lindsey Webster and Lin Rountree, among many other acts. Proceeds from the festival will go towards college scholarships, grants for school music programs and opportunities for kids to attend music camps.
5. The Pharcyde
FRIDAY AT 8 P.M. | THE RAVE/EAGLES CLUB
Known for pioneering alternative hip-hop and hit singles like “Passin’ Me By” and “Runnin’,” three of the original four Pharcyde members, Slimkid3, Imani and Fatlip will perform at this concert. The event is part of Hip Hop Week MKE, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and its cultural impact.
6. Social Cig, Fellow Kinsman, Diet Lite, Bug Moment
FRIDAY AT 8 P.M. | TURNER HALL BALLROOM
The Turner Hall Ballroom will host a lineup of four of the most exciting indie bands from the Milwaukee music scene this Friday.
7. Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair
SATURDAY FROM 9 A.M.-4 P.M. | WALES COMMUNITY PARK
Admire over 50 artists’ work in a wide range of mediums, from clay to ceramics to jewelry at this art fair. The event, which is celebrating its 26th year, was created as a memorial for Donna Lexa, whose community center aided people with disabilities in communicating through art.
8. RiverBEAST 24
SATURDAY AT 11 A.M. | FLOURCHILD PIZZA
This 24-kilometer bike ride is a bit different than usual cycling races. Its “alleycat” style means that riders will receive their designated checkpoints at the start of the race, but it’s up to them to map out their course. The race costs $10, and all proceeds will benefit Sauce Milwaukee, a nonprofit that delivers groceries via bicycle to people who lack access to fresh foods.
9. IndiaFest Wisconsin
SATURDAY FROM 11 A.M.-9 P.M. | VILLAGE PARK, MENOMONEE FALLS
The 11th IndiaFest Wisconsin celebrates India’s 77th independence day through pride in history, heritage and traditions. The event aims to promote inclusion and diversity through art music, food and exhibition that is open to all.
10. The Lumineers
SATURDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER
The Denver-based alternative folk group takes the stage this Saturday to perform hits like “Ophelia” and “Ho Hey” and tracks from their 2022 album BRIGHTSIDE, which hit number one on the Billboard Alternative Albums chart. English singer-songwriter James Bay will open the show.
11. MKE Black Summer Marketplace
SUNDAY FROM 11-4 P.M. | DEER DISTRICT
Part of the Deer District Market Series, the MKE Black marketplace features Black-owned businesses, vendors, food trucks and more. MKE Black was founded in 2019, and works to “promote Black business, events, culture and advancement in the greater Milwaukee area.”
12. ABBAFab
SUNDAY AT 3 P.M. | WILSON THEATER AT VOGEL HALL
Jam out to the greatest hits of ABBA, including “Dancing Queen,” “Waterloo,” “Mamma Mia” and many more at this tribute concert experience. Attendees can enjoy the sounds of ABBA with the whole family and get transported to the ’70s for the hour and 45-minute show.
13. Moneybagg Yo: Larger Than Life Tour
SUNDAY AT 7 P.M. | FISERV FORUM
The Memphis rapper will take to the stage on Sunday along with four supporting acts to perform tracks from his 2023 album Hard to Love. Concertgoers can also expect Moneybagg Yo to perform hits like “Wockesha” and “Scorpio.”
