Milwaukee is celebrating Women’s History Month with events across the city, from campus exhibits to tastings, dance parties and library programs. Here’s a roundup of ways to honor and support women’s stories, leadership and impact all month long.
1. UW-Milwaukee’s “Our Stories Display”
MARCH 10, 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. | UWM STUDENT UNION, 2200 E. KENWOOD BLVD.
UW-Milwaukee’s Military and Veteran’s Resource Center hosts a visual display honoring the lived experiences, courage, and resilience of women veterans. Learn more here.
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2. The Woman’s Club of Wisconsin: “A Legacy of Leadership”
MARCH 11, 11:30 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. | WOMAN’S CLUB OF WISCONSIN, 813 E. KILBOURN AVE.
The Woman’s Club of Wisconsin is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year by partnering with Professional Dimensions for an interactive luncheon diving into the deep history of the WCW. Learn more about the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin here and get tickets here.
3. Women in the Field’s Annual Women’s Month Dinner & Dance Party
MARCH 11, 6:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. | SOUTH SECOND, 838 S. 2ND ST.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with food from 20+ women-owned food businesses, vibrant DJ sets, and a marketplace of local women creators. Expect headshots, tarot readings, henna, and more as part of this lively party honoring women in culinary and creative sectors. Learn more about the organization here and get tickets here.
4. Women, Wine & History
MARCH 21, 4:00 P.M. | THRIVEON KING, 2153 N. DR. M.L.K. JR. DR.
Taste six exceptional white wines crafted by trailblazing women winemakers while learning their stories and contributions to the wine industry. Get tickets here.
5. Drop-In Tours At Milwaukee Art Museum
EVERY SATURDAY AT 2:00 P.M. | MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM, 700 N. ART MUSEUM DR.
The Milwaukee Art Museum will be hosting drop-in tours every Saturday spotlighting the art from female artists in the Museum’s collection that will showcase the powerful stories and their lasting impact on art history. Learn more here.
6. Women of the Pabst Mansion Tour
EVERY SUNDAY IN MARCH | PABST MANSION, 2000 W WISCONSIN AVE
The famous Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee will be hosting a tour that celebrates the history of women involved with the mansion. Every Sunday this month, the tour will be held to dive into the lives of the women of the Pabst family, the servants of the family, and more late-19th century history. Learn more and get your tickets here.
7. Milwaukee Public Library’s Women’s History Programs
VARIOUS LOCATIONS & TIMES
Throughout March, the Milwaukee Public Library is hosting a month-long series of exhibits, art workshops and book discussions celebrating women’s history, creativity and civic impact. Events include art workshops inspired by artists like Georgia O’Keeffe and Yayoi Kusama, book club discussions, hands-on children’s activities and the “We Stand on Their Shoulders” exhibit exploring Wisconsin women’s role in voting and political leadership. Programs for all ages will take place at Central Library and branches citywide. Find out more about these events here.
8. Women’s Beer and Spirits Collective Events
VARIOUS DATES & TIMES | ACROSS MILWAUKEE AREA
In the spirit of Women’s History Month, gatherings and tastings featuring women in the beer and spirits world will take place throughout March as part of the Women’s Beer & Spirits Collective series. These events highlight brews, cideries and spirits led by female professionals while supporting charities that benefit women and girls. Highlights include a “Buzzed Spelling Bee” at Sugar Maple to kick off the month, the release of Loud As Helles at New Barons Brewing honoring women in craft beer and music bingo with raffle prizes at Walker’s Pint
Check out the list for all of the events and read more about the events here.
