1. X Ambassadors: Beautiful Liar Tour
SATURDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | THE RAVE/EAGLES CLUB
Even if you don’t know X Ambassadors, you know some of their music. Their 2016 track “Renegades” was nominated for a Billboard Music Award and was featured in a Jeep commercial that seemed hard to escape for a while. The upstate New York-based rockers are on tour now for their album The Beautiful Liar, which dropped this fall.
2. Decorate! Holiday Market
FRIDAY-SUNDAY | HAWTHORNE HILL FARM, 16370 W. SMALL RD., NEW BERLIN
Hawthorne Hill Farm’s biggest market of the season transforms the grounds into a sparkling display of holiday cheer. Explore three stories of a barn stuffed with gifts, decor and much more from more than 50 vendors.
3. Midwest Gaming Classic
FRIDAY-SUNDAY | WISCONSIN CENTER
The Midwest Gaming Classic features thousands of games to enjoy, from modern and classic arcade and console games to tabletop board games, plus hundreds of vendors to purchase items for your gaming setup. Meet up with people who share the same gaming interests as you or compete in tournaments.
It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!
4. Foxtown Brewing Anniversary Party
SATURDAY | FOXTOWN BREWING, 6411 W. MEQUON RD., MEQUON
If you haven’t checked out Foxtown Brewing, in its gorgeously restored historic building, there’s no better time to visit than its second anniversary. Beer begins flowing at noon, including a special anniversary release: an imperial stout aged in rye whiskey barrels. Live music and tours of the beer caves beneath the building are on tap as well.
5. Stein & Dine
SATURDAY, 2-6 P.M. | WISCONSIN STATE FAIR PARK PRODUCTS PAVILION
Sample drinks and food from numerous local vendors, including more than 50 breweries, cidermakers and distilleries. All guests receive a free Stein & Dine tasting glass for use during the event and to take home!
6. Dog Day at Milwaukee Admirals
SATURDAY, 6 P.M. | UW-MILWAUKEE PANTHER ARENA
Bring your dog to the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Saturday to watch the Milwaukee Admirals play the Iowa Wild. A portion of all ticket sales will go to the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, too!
7. Sad Boy Saturday
SATURDAY, 9 P.M. | X-RAY ARCADE, 5036 S. PACKARD AVE., CUDAHY
Regardless of whether there’s a tear in your beer, you can dance your heart out to some finely curated emo music at X-Ray Arcade. Cover charge is only $5.
