1. In the Cities of Refuge
ALL WEEKEND | 1304 W. CLYBOURN ST.
Marquette Theatre’s world premiere performance of In the Cities of Refuge opens this weekend. The play tells the story of residents and staff in a homeless shelter caught in a storm that will put their loyalties and lives to the test. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets can be bought online.
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2. Oktoberfest
ALL WEEKEND | CATHEDRAL SQUARE PARK
Celebrate Milwaukee’s German roots with bratwurst and beer at the city’s Oktoberfest. There will entertainment all weekend, including a Pink Floyd polka cover band and a wiener dog pageant show. Free beer will be available when the grounds open Friday at 4 p.m.
3. Waitress
ALL WEEKEND | SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
The Tony and Grammy-nominated musical follows Jenna, a baker stuck in a terrible marriage. She mostly loves her work at a local diner, but she dreams of a better life. A few unexpected surprises help her find the sweetness in life again. Get tickets here.
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4. Korea Day at UWM
FRIDAY FROM 4:30-9:30 P.M. | ZELAZO CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The Korean American Faculty and Staff Association and Korean American Association of Milwaukee are hosting Korea Day 2024. The event starts at 4:30 p.m. with a variety of live performances, from K-pop to taekwondo demonstrations. The day will end with UWM Symphony Orchestra performing its first concert of the season with Korean soloist and pianist HaeSun Paik, who will perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. See the full lineup here.
5. Illuminating the Dark Tours
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | PABST MANSION
Throughout the month of October, you can travel through the Pabst Mansion with nothing but a candle and bravery guiding your way. Get tickets here.
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6. State of Sound
SATURDAY AT 6 P.M. | 88NINE STUDIO
88Nine’s concert series is back this Saturday. Check out the State of Sound with performances from Milwaukee artists. The lineup consists of Cozy Danger, Hello Face, Caley Conway and Fuzzysurf. Tickets can be purchased here.
7. Beet Street
SATURDAY AT 1 P.M. | CACTUS CLUB
Cactus Club is hosting a block party to celebrate the Bay View community. Food trucks, live music, a punk rock rummage sale and a pie contest are among the many activities at the family-friendly event.
8. Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | MILWAUKEE LAKEFRONT
Cheer on the runners of the races taking place this weekend right on the Milwaukee lakefront. Both the marathon and half marathon start at 7 a.m., and the 5k and walk will start at 10:30 a.m. Feel like running it? There’s still time to register here.
9. Bark & BBQ
SATURDAY FROM NOON-4 P.M. | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM
Dogs and barbecue – that’s what’s being celebrated at this family-friendly event on Saturday. There will be activities for your furry friends like flyball, a lure course, a peanut butter licking contest and more. Humans can enjoy food trucks, drinks and more. See the full lineup here.
