1. German Fest
ALL WEEKEND | SUMMERFEST GROUNDS
Germanfest is back this Friday, with dozens of authentic German treats and drinks like lager, brats, pork schnitzel and more to enjoy. There will also be plenty of polka and a parade at this event for all ages. Tickets are available online.
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2. Waterstone Bank Air & Water Show
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT 9 A.M. | BRADFORD BEACH AND PARTS OF MCKINLEY BEACH
Look to the sky this weekend and you might just see the Waterstone Bank Air & Water Show happening above. Watch professional F-16 pilots glide through the air over Lake Michigan, along with many other air performances. There will also be a wide array of vendors for attendees to shop from. The event is free.
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3. Riverwest 24 Bike Race
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | CHECK IN AT CLUB 99
Born from the community’s desire to highlight Riverwest, the acts as a tour showcasing all that the neighborhood has to offer. Bikers can ride solo or in teams, allowing them to catch a break when needed at one of many rest stops on the route. All are welcome to watch the race and cheer everyone on.
4. Milwaukee Brewfest
SATURDAY AT 3 P.M. | MCKINLEY PARK
Expect a diverse collection of beer and drink to your heart’s desire (within reason of course) at the 14th annual Milwaukee Brewfest. Alongside the brews, food and water will be available for purchase to all festival goers. The event is 21+ and no pets are permitted.
5. Arresting Beauty: Julia Margaret Cameron
ALL WEEKEND | MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
Enjoy the last weekend of Arresting Beauty at Milwaukee Art Museum. Nineteenth century photographer Julia Margaret Cameron received critical acclaim for her stunning close-up soft-focus photography. Her photographs depict people from all walks of life alongside still scenes of biblical, historical and literary stories. The exhibition is included with museum admission.
6. Shattered: A Rolling Stones Tribute
SUNDAY FROM 1-4 P.M. | DEER DISTRICT
The Deer District’s summer concert series is underway, and this weekend, you can catch Rolling Stones tribute band Shattered perform classic rock tunes. More information about the free concert can be found here.
7. Rainbow Summer: Highlight
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Enjoy the last days of Rainbow Summer, a free event series with family-friendly fun, including Elysian Arcs, an immersive art installation consisting of 20-foot iridescent arcs that shine at night, music and more. Friday night the Beatles cover band BritBeat will take the stage and Saturday night Mucca Pazza, a Chicago based ensemble, will perform. More details can be found here.
8. The Harley Davidson Homecoming Festival
ALL WEEKEND | VETERANS PARK
Enjoy the annual music festival celebrating all things, music and motorcycles. The Homecoming Festival brings massive acts like The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jelly Roll to Veterans Park. On top of live music, Nitro Circus, an extreme motocross performance group, will perform motorcycle stunts at the festival. Get tickets here.
9. ‘The Next Show’
SATURDAY FROM 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. | MARN
The “Next Show” is a pop-up comedy show created by Milwaukee native Tavaris Smith. The show has been conducted all over the country and has had a diverse and talented cast of comedians, providing an experience that is unique to each show. “The Next Show” will be hosted at MARN in the Third Ward, with tickets at $18.
10. An Evening With David Cross
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT 8 p.m. | VIVARIUM
Emmy Award winner David Cross is coming to Milwaukee this weekend. The the comedic writer, actor and producer has a comedy special on 800 Pound Gorilla Media’s YouTube, and he’s joining the cast of “The Umbrella Academy” for its final season. More details can be found here.
11. First Date
SUNDAY AT 2 P.M. | Racine Theatre Guild
Watch the final showing of First Date. The new musical comedy tells the story of two completely different lovers, depicting a chaotic first date filled with all kinds of wacky hijinks and memorable personalities. Get tickets here.
