Featured Events
1. Gallery Night MKE
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Four times a year, Gallery Night opens dozens of Milwaukee’s arts destinations for late-night events. You can hop from Walker’s Point to the Third Ward to East Town and more to check out galleries and museums, many of which host special events, such as an opportunity to meet the artists whose work is being exhibited. Find a full list of participating venues here and check out our must-see exhibitions.
2. The Lehman Trilogy
ALL WEEKEND | CHECOTA POWERHOUSE THEATER
Watch three actors portray more than 50 characters during the opening weekend of this five-time Tony Award-winning play, transferred from Minneapolis’ Guthrie Theater, in association with the Shakespeare Theatre Company. Book tickets to 7 p.m. showtimes on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, as well as 12:30 p.m. showtimes on Saturday and Sunday, here.
3. Unleash the Beast
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | FISERV FORUM
The world’s top 35 bull riders are bucking into the Forum this weekend for a two-day showdown. This event marks the fifth competition of the season, and riders will be fighting for vital points in the race to be crowned the 2026 PBR World Champion. Tickets to see these athletes take the dirt are on sale here.
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4. Art Walk: Warm Up with the Arts
SATURDAY FROM 11 A.M.-5 P.M. | DOWNTOWN MENOMONEE FALLS
Art@Large in the Falls is hosting a cozy and creative day at the Winter Art Walk in Downtown Menomonee Falls. Artists will be showcasing their work, offering live demonstrations and providing make-and-take activities at local shops on Main Street. This event is free and family-friendly.
5. Bruce Bruce
ALL WEEKEND | MILWAUKEE IMRPOV
You can catch comedian Bruce Bruce while he’s in town for five showtimes at the Improv. The Atlanta-raised comic began his career working as a Frito-Lay salesman, eventually getting hired to perform standup sets during their corporate meetings. Today, he’s performed across the country – on stage, on TV, in film and on the written page.
6. Schlitz Audubon After Dark: Cozy by the Fire
THURSDAY FROM 6:30-9 P.M. | SCHLITZ AUDUBON NATURE CENTER
Brush off your winter blues during this 21+ night out with the Environmental Educators at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. A $25 member ticket or $30 non-member ticket reserves your spot at the hot cocoa bar, around the fireside book swap and in fast-paced card and board games. Don’t forget to check out our full list of outdoor winter activities.
7. An Evening with Pat Murphy
THURSDAY AT 7 P.M. | SHARON LYNNE WILSON CENTER
Milwaukee Brewers Manager and two-time National League Manager of the Year Pat Murphy is sitting down for an evening of baseball talk and behind-the-scenes stories. A pre-show VIP Meet & Greet and autograph add-on is available with ticket purchase.
8. Milwaukee Admirals vs. Chicago Wolves
FRIDAY AT 7 P.M. | UW-MILWAUKEE PANTHER ARENA
Watch the Milwaukee Admirals face off against the Chicago Wolves on Friday night inside the Panther Arena. Local tattoo artists will be on-site to give flash tattoos, in honor of Emo Night.
9. David Barnett Gallery Pop-Up Staff Show
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | DAVID BARNETT GALLERY
Stop in to celebrate the creatives working in the David Barnett Gallery during the opening weekend of “Homegrown: The Staff Show,” running in conjunction with “Revolution Against The Rational: Surrealist Art.” Both shows will run through April 14.
10. Now and Then
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | SUNSET PLAYHOUSE
For two final nights, the story of Jamie and Abby’s evening with the bar patron who offered them $2,000 for one drink and a conversation will be performed as part of the After Sunset Studio Series. Get tickets online.
11. Yoga on Tap
SATURDAY AT 11 A.M. | LION’S TAIL BREWING CO.
Roll out your mat and raise your glass at this Wauwatosa brewery on Saturday morning. A post-class drink is included with registration to the 45-minute all-levels yoga session. Plus, one of Lion’s Tails’ rotating food trucks will be on-site, if you decide to stick around for lunch!
12. Milwaukee Wave vs. San Diego Sockers
SATURDAY AT 6:05 P.M. | UW-MILWAUKEE PANTHER ARENA
Watch the Milwaukee Wave play the San Diego Sockers on Saturday night inside the Panther Arena. The Wave will take the field wearing specialty jerseys, in celebration of Latin & Hispanic Heritage Night.
13. Virgin Margarita & Mocktail-Making Class
SUNDAY FROM 9-10:30 P.M. | CAFÉ CORAZÓN
Whether you’re participating in “dry January” or just living an NA lifestyle, Café Corazón in Bay View is hosting a class to shake things up. This $15 after-hours class will teach the secrets to creating Café Corazón virgin margaritas and mocktails at home. Plus, there will be free guacamole, chips and salsa verde to fuel guests through the night.
14. Fortune Feimster
SUNDAY AT 7 P.M. | RIVERSIDE THEATER
Catch Fortune Feimster at the Riverside for the Milwaukee stop on her “Takin’ Care of Biscuits” Tour. Her latest special “Crushing It” is out now on Netflix, and she’s currently in production on Will Ferrell’s untitled Netflix golf comedy series.
