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Monday
1. Musical Mondays
JULY 11-AUG. 29 | LAKE PARK
Bluegrass, R&B and zydeco bands will perform in stunning Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Lake Park. If you can’t make Mondays, try Wonderful Wednesdays at the same venue.
Tuesday
2. Chill on the Hill
JUNE 7-AUG. 30 | HUMBOLDT PARK
The LOL, Moonglow and even the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra are just some of the talent hitting the band chalet at this Bay View gem. Carry-ins are allowed but Vine Beer Garden has brews, too.
Wednesday
3. Live @ The Lakefront
JULY 13-AUG. 31 | DISCOVERY WORLD
With an epic Lake Michigan view, this is one of the prettiest live music spots in the city. Walk along the Pier Wisconsin cruise dock to take in the scene and hear the songs bounce across the water.
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4. Bayshore Family Flicks
JUNE 8-SEPT. 28 | BAYSHORE MALL
Pack your lawn chair to set up in The Yard, where the Bayshore Big Screen will be playing family-friendly movies like Encanto, The Lego Movie and more.
Thursday
5. Jazz in the Park
JULY 21-SEPT. 29 | CATHEDRAL SQUARE PARK
Don’t let the name fool you, it’s not just jazz at this park series. The mix of rock, funk and R&B gets the crowd up on their feet and moving to the music. Food trucks provide the fuel to keep revelers going.
6. Musica del Lago
JUNE 9-AUG. 18 | 1701 N. LINCOLN MEMORIAL DR.
Colectivo’s lakefront coffee shop hosts this celebration of all things Latin music. It’s a chance to see the city’s finest talent in the genre while enjoying the patio’s ambiance.
7. Bike Night Concert Series
THROUGH SEPT. 29 | 400 W. CANAL ST.
Hop on your hog, rev your engines and cruise over to the Harley- Davidson Museum for live music with your fellow motorheads. All wheels welcome.
Friday
8. Starry Nights
JULY 8-AUG. 12 | SHARON LYNNE WILSON CENTER
This one’s for classical music lovers, featuring concerts from the Wisconsin Philharmonic and other area musicians. BelAir Cantina is there too, serving up tacos.
