1. Summerfest
THURSDAY-SATURDAY | SUMMERFEST GROUNDS
Weekend two of Summerfest is almost here! This weekend, find headliners Illenium on Thursday, Tyler Childers on Friday and Keith Urban on Sunday. The festival will also welcome REO Speedwagon, Hippo Campus and dozens of other performers on the festival stages. Tickets are on sale now.
2. Absolute P.U.S.H. Fitness: Afro Beats Pop-up Shop
SATURDAY FROM 10-11 A.M. | CLARENCE AND CLEOPATRA JOHNSON PARK
Dance and fitness instructor Coach Fredy at Clarence & Cleopatra Johnson Park will lead a one hour class that encourages folks to let loose and feel the music, combining fun with fitness. Book your spot for $15 here.
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3. Beachside Bliss: Yoga, Mastermind and Connection
SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M.-1 P.M. | BRADFORD BEACH
Nourish your mind, body and soul at this women’s beachside yoga class, taught by Jess Chirchirillo of Collective Flow Yoga Studio. The 45-minute yoga and breathwork class will be followed by a “Transformative Coaching” session where you can check in with your personal goals and engage in meaningful conversations with other women. This event is open to all women, regardless of yoga experience or background. Tickets are available online.
4. Bougie Brunch
SATURDAY AT 11 A.M. | SAINT KATE HOTEL
Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel is hosting its first-ever Bougie Brunch this weekend in The Dark Room, with a five-course brunch menu by Executive Chef Heskeith Flavien. On the menu, find poached eggs, Korean fried chicken, bananas foster pudding and more. Seats are limited. Reservations can be made here.
5. Herbal Smoke & Tea Workshop
SATURDAY AT NOON | LINCOLN WAREHOUSE
Empowered Soul MKE is hosting a hands-on workshop on the art of herbal smoke blending and tea. Participants can enjoy a tea-sipping session and create their own herbal joints at the educational workshop. Tickets are available online.
6. Waterford Balloonfest
SATURDAY AT NOON | WATERFORD TOWN PARK
Sit back and watch over 10 hot air balloons take flight at the Waterford Town Park this Saturday. The celebration includes helicopter rides, drone races, a craft fair, live music and tethered balloon rides. The festival is free for guests of all ages, and parking is $15.
7. Talk Yo Talk Poetry Slam
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT 7 P.M. | 3020 W VLIET ST
Join the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center for a night of powerful words at this poetry slam. This Saturday and Sunday, attendees can experience the raw emotion and creativity as 12 poets compete for a chance to win $1,000.
8. Fashion Con MKE
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 5-10 P.M. | THE TRADE HOTEL
Milwaukee’s most talented local designers and brands are coming together at The Trade Hotel for Fashion Con MKE. The convention kicks off Saturday night with a “Fashion Killer” event at the Slush’d restaurant, starting at 5 p.m. And on Sunday, “A Nite in White” fashion show will feature Milwaukee’s up-and-coming fashion designers. Buy tickets today!
9. Milwaukee Record Show
SUNDAY FROM 10 A.M.-4 P.M. | FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON
Expand your record collection and explore the world of music memorabilia at the Milwaukee Record Show this Sunday. This event welcomes both seasoned collectors and first-time fans for a day of browsing records and celebrating music. Tickets are on sale now.
10. Mini Fest Milwaukee
SUNDAY FROM 11 A.M.-3 P.M. | ZÓCALO FOOD PARK
Mini Fest Milwaukee is here! This art-making party catered to kids of all ages is coming to Milwaukee for the first time this Sunday at Zócalo Food Park. There will be kid-friendly craft workshops, and each activity will take between 15 and 30 minutes. Read more about this event here. Get tickets here.
11. Drop-in Tours: Architecture and Collection Highlights at MAM
SUNDAY FROM 2-3 P.M. | MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
One-hour tours with a Milwaukee Art Museum docent are free with the price of admission this Sunday. Learn about the Museum’s unique architecture and explore highlights in the Museum’s collection from 2-3 p.m. Meet for the tour in Windhover Hall, located near the Museum’s main entrance.
12. Deadelijk – Jam With the Fam
SUNDAY AT 3 P.M. | PABST THEATER
Deadelijk is a group of Milwaukee-based musicians reimagining the iconic music of the Grateful Dead for audiences of all ages. Tickets are available now.
13. Ben Platt: The Honeymind Tour
SUNDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | RIVERSIDE THEATER
Emmy and Grammy-winner Ben Platt is coming to the Riverside Theater this Sunday for his Honeymind Tour. You might know him from his role in Pitch Perfect or his performance in Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen. Tickets are on sale now.
