1. Summerfest
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | SUMMERFEST GROUNDS
It’s the last weekend for this historic year of Summerfest. If you have not already stopped by the grounds for some drinks and music, make sure you stop by to take in the views and tunes.
2. Capitol Steps: The Lyin’ Kings
FRIDAY AT 7 P.M. | PABST THEATER
The Capitol Steps are all previous senate staffers that seek to satirize the current political climate through song and skits. They are performing at Pabst Theater to perform songs and skits from their latest album, The Lyin’ Kings.
3. Port Washington Farmers’ Market
SATURDAY FROM 9 A.M TO 1 P.M. | E. MAIN STREET
Stop by Port Washington for some fresh produce from local farmers or some handmade products from area artisans. Take in the view of Lake Michigan while you grab grub.
It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!
4. Cupcake Decorating
SATURDAY AT 10 A.M. | ARTS @ LARGE COMMUNITY CENTER
The Arts @ Large Community Center is offering a free class on the art of cupcake decorating from culinary artist Letasha Smith. No registration is required.
5. Milwaukee History and Beer Garden Tour
SATURDAY AT 11 A.M | MILWAUKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Milwaukee is a city known for its biking scene and breweries. So it makes sense that someone would combine them both into a tour of some of Milwaukee’s most prominent beer gardens. Tickets can be purchased online and all proceeds will go to supporting the Milwaukee County Historical Society.
6. Prosit Tosa
SATURDAY FROM 1-8 P.M. | KNEELAND-WALKER, WAUWATOSA
The Wauwatosa Historical Society is hosting an Oktoberfest-themed fundraiser called Prosit Tosa. There will be live music, beer, pretzels and other delicious food from Kegel’s Inn. There will also be fun activities in the kids area, so bring the whole family.
7. Algiers
SUNDAY AT 8 P.M. | CACTUS CLUB
Algiers is a rock ‘n’ roll band from Atlanta that has opened for artists like Depeche Mode. The tour for their second album lasted two years and took them all over Europe. Algiers stops by The Cactus on their tour for their third album, There Is No Year.
