Featured Events
1. Wisconsin State Fair
ALL WEEKEND | STATE FAIR PARK
Head over to the State Fair Park in West Allis this weekend to help close out the final days of the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair. Tickets to Friday’s Darius Rucker and Saturday’s Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage are on sale here. And if you’re not sure what to check out after setting foot on the grounds, see our editors’ State Fair favorites. General admission tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the gate.
2. Bronzeville Week
THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE
Bronzeville Week, an annual celebration of African-American roots planted in Milwaukee during the early 1900s and 1960s, holds three more days of events this weekend. From both a business and a poetry breakfast to an art walk, there are free activities for all ages. See the full lineup of events, and which require registration, here.
3. Morning Glory Art Fair
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | FISERV FORUM
Over 100 artists from near and far are showcasing 10 categories of creations at the 50th Anniversary Morning Glory Art Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Check out what they’ve curated on the Deer District Plaza at the Fiserv Forum downtown. See featured artists here.
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4. Milwaukee Milkmen vs. Kane County Cougars
ALL WEEKEND | FRANKLIN FIELD
The Milwaukee Milkmen will take on the Kane County Cougars this weekend at Franklin Field, and they’ve got something special in store for each game. Find more details on Friday’s post-game fireworks, Saturday’s ZOOperstars and costume contest and Sunday’s helicopter candy drop here.
5. Desi Banks
ALL WEEKEND | MILWAUKEE IMPROV
Catch the comedian praised by Kevin Hart as “the next great talent,” during the Milwaukee weekend of his “The Elevation Tour.” Desi Banks is an actor, comic and podcaster who some may recognize from his appearances in Super Bowl commercials and films like One of Them Days, starring Keke Palmer and SZA. Banks has five showtimes across Friday, Saturday and Sunday at The Improv. You can grab tickets here.
6. Brewers vs. Mets
ALL WEEKEND | AMERICAN FAMILY FIELD
Watch the Brew Crew take on the New York Mets this weekend. Friday also marks the Brewers’ annual Cerveceros Night, and all fans in attendance are encouraged to join the Crew for a celebration, including live music, curated retail opportunities and more. Find tickets to all three games here.
7. Volcanic Wine Tasting
THURSDAY FROM 6-7:30 P.M. | WATERFORD WINE & SPIRITS
Ever wonder how the vines that grow in lava flow and ash affect the taste of the wine they’re producing? Well, whether you have or not, this tasting at Waterford Wine & Spirits will give you the answer. In Thursday night’s comparative set of wines to-be-tasted, sommeliers will highlight the ways in which volcanic soil can enrich the flavor profile. You can reserve a spot here.
8. Artist Talk: Erin Shirreff
THURSDAY AT 6:15 P.M. | MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
Her collection of works, “Erin Shirreff: Permanent Drafts,” has been on exhibition since late May. Now, she’s on-site to delve into her boundary-crossing studio practice that blends photography, sculpture and video. All artist talks are included with museum admission and are free for members.
9. National Lighthouse Day: Sunset Tower Climb
THURSDAY AT 7:15 P.M. | WIND POINT LIGHTHOUSE
In honor of National Lighthouse Day, the Wind Point Lighthouse in Racine is hosting a Sunset Tower Climb. The tour will start at 7:15 p.m., climbing to the 8:04 p.m. sunset. Tickets are available online.
10. Cat Video Fest
FRIDAY AT 7 P.M. | ORIENTAL THEATRE
Okay, cat lovers. The annual, family-friendly Cat Video Fest is back! The compilation reel of cat videos culled from hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos and internet powerhouses encourages community in support of local cats in need. Ten percent of ticket sales will be donated to Second Hand Purrs.
11. Billy Strings
FRIDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | FISERV FORUM
Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and musician Billy Strings will be performing at the Fiserv Forum on Friday night. His latest full-length studio album, “Highway Prayers,” was the first bluegrass album in 22 years to be the top seller across all genres, according to Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales Chart. Tickets to Strings’ headline tour are available here.
12. Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty
FRIDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | ANODYNE COFFEE ROASTING CO.
Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty are taking the stage at Anodyne for a night of gritty Americana, folk-infused melodies and raw lyricism. Pay $12 in advance or $15 at the 6:30 p.m. door to hear this Rochester rock band tell all that is life, love and loss.
13. Full Moon Beach Yoga
FRIDAY FROM 8-9:30 P.M. | BRADFORD BEACH
Meet for yoga and moving meditation at Bradford Beach during the rising of August’s full moon, the “Sturgeon Moon.” Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket, outdoor yoga mat, towel and water bottle. Find detailed location and ticket information here.
14. Waukesha Rotary BluesFest
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | NAGA-WAUKEE PARK
The 18th Annual Waukesha Rotary BluesFest, presented by the Waukesha Rotary Club, is returning for two days at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield. This summer’s headliners are Detroit rock n’ roll singer Mitch Ryder and New Orleans-style barrelhouse pianist and singer Marcia Ball. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and music will play from 1-10 p.m.
15. Summer Sizzler
SATURDAY FROM 7-10 A.M. | MILWAUKEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX
Get up and out to the annual Summer Sizzler on Saturday morning. Events include a one mile, 5K, 10K and 15K run. There’s a Kid’s Dash, too. Plus, participants will get a shirt, custom medal, free photos and treats at the finish line. Register adults and children here.
16. Full Steam Ahead
SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M.-4 P.M. | RACINE ART MUSEUM’S WUSTUM MUSEUM
Watch out! RAM’s Wustum Museum is coming through with a massive printing press. Witness this over-the-top spectacle as more than a dozen regional artists come together to use a steamroller (yes, a steamroller) as a jumbo printing press from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
17. Big Time Rush
SATURDAY AT 7 P.M. | AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER
Big Time Rush is in town for their “In Real Life Worldwide” Tour, and the band is giving fans exactly what they’ve asked for — they’re playing every song from every episode of their hit Nickelodeon show. Tickets remain available here.
18. Anime 414
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | BAIRD CENTER
Anime 414, a convention celebrating anime culture, is back for 2025! On Saturday and Sunday, the Baird Center will fill with beloved voice-over celebrities, vendors from around the globe and more. Single-day and weekend passes can be purchased online.
19. Retro Racine Vintage Market
SUNDAY FROM 11 A.M.-3 P.M. | THE DEKOVEN CENTER
You can shop retro clothing, antique decor and accessories, collector’s items and more at Retro Racine Vintage Market on Sunday. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the DeKoven Center will be taken over by the flea and pop-up market experience, brought to life by What’s Up Racine and The Kitsch Inn. Check out the vendor lineup here.
