Featured Events
1. Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour
FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | OZAUKEE COUNTY ART STUDIOS
Step into the workspaces of local artists across Ozaukee County, during this free, annual self-guided tour. More than 50 artists will participate in this year’s Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour. See the artist map here.
2. Lorde
FRIDAY AT 7 P.M. | UW-MILWAUKEE PANTHER ARENA
The Grammy-winning artist is performing in Milwaukee for her “Ultrasound” tour after the June release of her critically acclaimed album Virgin. She’ll be joined by The Japanese House and Empress Of.
3. Sukkot Street Party
SUNDAY FROM 4-7 P.M. | 6789 N. GREEN BAY AVE., GLENDALE
Make your way to the corner of Green Bay Avenue and Green Tree Road for the annual Sukkot Street Party, a community festival celebrating the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Starting at 4 p.m., you can find rides and attractions, an LED dance floor and a lounge serving beer and margaritas. Plus, guests will have the opportunity to eat in a sukkah and shake the lulav and etrog – both rituals that celebrate gratitude, unity and Jewish pride. Get tickets online.
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4. H.M.S. Pinafore
ALL WEEKEND | UW-MILWAUKEE MAINSTAGE THEATRE
Milwaukee Opera Theatre and UWM’s Peck School of the Arts are teaming up for this production full of wit, absurdity and sly social commentary. H.M.S. Pinafore is a comic operetta set aboard a Royal Navy ship, with forbidden love between a captain’s daughter and a lowly sailor at its center. Get tickets to a showtime online.
5. Jewelry Studio: Wax Casting
THURSDAY FROM 6-8:30 P.M. | RACINE ART MUSEUM’S WUSTUM MUSEUM
You can learn one of the oldest metal techniques at the first of seven wax casting jewelry studios at RAM’s Wustum Museum. This class for those 16 and older requires closed-toe footwear for safety.
6. Bucks vs. Pistons
THURSDAY AT 7 P.M. | FISERV FORUM
The Bucks are back! Watch our hometown team take on the Detroit Pistons during this preseason game inside Fiserv Forum (or at your favorite Milwaukee sports bar) on Thursday night.
7. The Party of a Showgirl
THURSDAY AT 8 P.M. | VIVARIUM
Vivarium is hosting a celebration of the release of Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl. Doors open at 7 p.m. for this 18+ party. Tickets are on sale here.
8. Patton Oswalt
THURSDAY AT 8 P.M. | PABST THEATER
This award-winning comedian is headlining the 20th annual Milwaukee Comedy Festival, which spotlights national and local talent. Doors open at 7 p.m. for his 8 p.m. set at the Pabst Theater, with support from special guest Eeland Stribling.
9. Gallery Talk: ‘The Bradley Collection of Modern Art’
FRIDAY AT NOON | MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
Liz Siegel, MAM’s chief of curatorial affairs, will talk about the themes behind the museum’s new exhibition “The Bradley Collection of Modern Art: A Bold Vision for Milwaukee” at this gallery talk, open to drop-ins. The exhibition, which ends on Jan. 19, showcases nearly 100 works by renowned artists Barbara Hepworth, Alex Katz, Georgia O’Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Mark Rothko and many others. The talk is included with museum admission.
10. Bobby Lee
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | MILWAUKEE IMPROV
Catch comedian Bobby Lee while he’s in town for four showtimes at Milwaukee Improv. Along with his frequent appearances in TV and film, Lee also co-hosts the “Bad Friends Podcast” with comedian Andrew Santino and his own podcast “TigerBelly.”
11. Spooky Sprint
SATURDAY AT 8 A.M. | ESTABROOK PARK
Get up and get moving at Estabrook Park’s Spooky Sprint on Saturday morning. With one mile, 5K, 10K and half-marathon events, this Halloween-themed day is open to new and seasoned runners. Plus, there’s a kid’s dash for children 10 and under. Register here.
12. Yoga at the Museum
SATURDAY FROM 8-9 A.M. | MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
This 60-minute all-levels yoga class comes with some of the Lake Michigan views in the city. Participants can arrive at MAM’s Quadracci Pavilion as early as 7 a.m. with their mats. General admission tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door.
13. 5K Beer Run
SATURDAY AT 11 A.M. | BROKEN BAT BREWING CO.
Broken Bat Brewing Co. in Walker’s Point is the host of this weekend’s 5K Fun Run, part of the 2025 Wisconsin Brewery Running Series. Cross the finish line to get a free pint of craft beer, a collector’s pint glass or seasonal swag item, a chance to win prizes and more. Register here.
14. To Hell & Back Vintage Grand Reopening
SATURDAY FROM 11 A.M.-7 P.M. | 700 S. FIFTH ST.
To Hell & Back Vintage is moving to higher ground! The store is leaving its basement days behind and hosting a grand reopening event at its new location in Walker’s Point this Saturday.
15. Packers vs. Bengals
SUNDAY AT 3 P.M. | CACTUS CLUB
Can’t make it to Lambeau? Watch the Packers take on the Cincinnati Bengals at Cactus Club in Bay View on Sunday. Sleepersound will be the Milwaukee Record Halftime Show performer, and DJ MOMBOMB will play during commercial breaks. Plus, regular and non-alcoholic touchdown shots will be on offer.
16. Jonas Brothers
SUNDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | FISERV FORUM
The Jonas Brothers are joined by special guest The All-American Rejects, for the Milwaukee stop on their “JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown” tour, a celebration of their 20-year journey as a band. Tickets are on sale here.
