New Things in Milwaukee May 2023 | Milwaukee Magazine
May 1, 2023Culture & Style Magazine
Unfinished Legacy; Photo by Aaron McLaughlin

3 New Things Coming to Milwaukee This May

A world premiere of a play, a book set in Milwaukee and more

BY Alli Watters

1. Milwaukee Blues 

OUT MAY 2

Set in Milwaukee, this novel by Haitian French author Louis-Philippe Dalembert uses several narrators to tell the story of Emmett, a victim of police violence. The novel is out May 2. 

Photo courtesy of Schaffner Press

It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!

 
Vote here!

2. The Gracious Sisters 

RUNS MAY 5-21

An archeologist falls down a rabbit hole, literally, and ends up surrounded by ancient Greek legends like the goddess Athena. The First Stage play runs May 5-21 and is part of World Premiere Wisconsin.  

Photo courtesy of First Stage

3. Unfinished Legacy 

OPEN NOW

Streetwear designer Brema Brema is back from L.A., and he’s bringing his popular brand Unfinished Legacy – yes, the one behind the popular Bucks collaboration – with him. The flagship store on Water Street opens this month.  

Photo courtesy of Unfinished Legacy

Alli Watters
Alli Watters was the the digital and culture editor for Milwaukee Magazine for four years. While she's no longer on staff, she continues to write regularly for the magazine and is currently petitioning for the title of "Lead Shenanigans Correspondent."

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