1. Milwaukee Tattoo Festival
ALL WEEKEND | BAIRD CENTER
Been contemplating a tat or two? Take your pick of over 200 artists at the Milwaukee Tattoo Festival this weekend! Get your single day or weekend pass online.
2. TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
ALL WEEKEND | MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Experience the queen of rock ‘n’ roll nearly one year after her passing. With a 7:30 p.m. showtime on Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. showtimes on Saturday, and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. showtimes on Sunday, you’ll have plenty of chances to catch this uplifting comeback story.
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3. Gary Owen
ALL WEEKEND | MILWAUKEE IMPROV
Gary Owen is in town for five shows at Milwaukee Improv this weekend. You may recognize his big-screen success, after his roles in Meet the Blacks with Mike Epps and Mike Tyson and Ride Along with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart. Find tickets online.
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4. The Hunchback of Notre Dame
ALL WEEKEND | GERMANTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Head to Germantown for a 7 p.m. showing on Friday or Saturday or a 2 p.m. showing on Sunday afternoon of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a musical based on the 1996 Disney film and Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel. Tickets are available online.
5. Garrett Waite Trio
FRIDAY FROM 8-10:30 P.M. | BAR CENTRO
On Friday night, Bar Centro will be filled by the sound of three Milwaukee jazz, folk and Americana musicians. Join Garrett Waite, Hannah Johnson and Tim Ipsen for “Explorations.” Doors open at 7 p.m.
6. Art & Design MFA Exhibition: “Determinant Reflections”
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | KENILWORTH SQUARE EAST GALLERY
It’s time to celebrate UW-Milwaukee’s Peck School of the Arts’ graduating MFA artists. “Determinant Reflections,” an exhibition of the students’ finest work, opens Friday evening, with talks from the artists. Saturday will begin normal exhibition hours.
7. Ultimate Ninjas Milwaukee Grand Opening
SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M.-2 P.M. | 400 W. BELL COURT
The ninja warrior experience has arrived in Milwaukee at the new 16,000-square-foot Ultimate Ninjas location in Oak Creek, and it’s hosting a grand opening event to celebrate. Kids 6+ can try obstacle courses identical to the hit television show. Lil’ ninjas, ages 3-5, will have a separate play area with scaled-down versions of climbing walls, monkey bars and more. At this event, guests have the chance to win raffle prizes every hour.
8. Take it Outside Day – Bikes
SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M.-2 P.M. | URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER – MENOMONEE VALLEY
Milwaukee expects a high of 78 degrees on Saturday, so take advantage by heading to the Menomonee Valley Urban Ecology Center to learn the basics of biking. There will be three activity stations: trail etiquette trivia, a guided ride along the Hank Aaron State Trail and a Leave No Trace demonstration. Registration is not required for this free event.
9. Alternative Night
SATURDAY AT 8 P.M. | ANODYNE COFFEE ROASTING CO.
Join Rustbucket, Landline and The First Wave at Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. on Saturday evening for Alternative Night. Pay $12 in advance or $15 at the door to hear alt covers and tribute bands share the stage.
10. Art in the Green
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | MITCHELL PARK DOMES
At Art in the Green at The Domes, more than 30 artists will have their work for sale in the greenhouse. There will also be entertainment and food vendors throughout this two-day art festival.
11. Spring Market
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 6000 W. RYAN ROAD
The 2024 Spring Market by re:Craft and Relic is here! It’s a two-day indoor shopping event at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin, with over 160 artists, vintage curators, pop-up boutiques and more – plus live music and food trucks all weekend. Kids 12 and under enter for free.
12. Kevin Hart
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | MILLER HIGH LIFE THEATRE
Kevin Hart is returning to Milwaukee in high demand! After Saturday’s show sold out, a Sunday night show was added to the comedy star’s tour. Tickets are still available here.
13. Oscar Mayer Wienermobile ‘Meat’ & Greet
SUNDAY FROM 10 A.M.-2 P.M. | 1215 N. 10TH ST.
This Sunday, watch out as the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolls into town. It’ll be parked right in front of the Brewhouse Inn & Suites and On Tap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Step inside and snap a pic while it’s here.
14. Free Day + Celebration at Milwaukee Art Museum
SUNDAY FROM 10 A.M.-5 P.M. | MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
In celebration of the late chemist, art collector and avid museum supporter, Alfred Bader, Milwaukee Art Museum is honoring his life with a free day of art making, live music and gallery hours.
15. DJ Brunch
SUNDAY FROM 11 A.M.-2 P.M. | COMPANY BREWING
No Sunday brunch plans? Check out Company Brewing’s DJ Brunch with Mosh Wah. Food and drinks start at 11 a.m., before the man of the hour starts spinning his tracks at noon. If you’re not hungry, it’s free to just hangout and listen.
