Tis the season to be spooky! There's plenty of Halloween events this weekend and next, including trick-or-treating for the kids! There's also plenty of grown-up fun to be had as well, and we've got it rounded up for you as always. Here's your Weekend Preview, brought to you byPotawatomi Casino Hotel!
FRIDAY
Milwaukee Admirals vs. Chicago Wolves
The Milwaukee Admirals are back at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, when they take on the Chicago Wolves on Friday night. Friday night is also Hocktoberfest, featuring a performance by the band Die Freistadt Alte Kameraden!
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Halloween Legends & Lore atOld World Wisconsin
The veil between our world and the next grows thin at Old World Wisconsin... watch as troves of supernatural tales brought from cultures the world over come to life before your very eyes for an eerie evening of Halloween-themed spook-tacular activities! Explore the historic Crossroads Village after nightfall for a spirited, one-of-a-kind adventure full of ghost stories, games, performances and more.
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BAYSHORE BOOgie Bash & Costume Contest
Have a spooktacular start to the Fall season with the fifth annual BAYSHORE BOOgie Bash & Costume Contest.The free, family-friendly celebration will kick off with The Great Pumpkin Giveaway in The Yard, where the first 500 children ages 2-12 will receive a free pumpkin to decorate in Discover the North Shore's kid zone during the event. Festivities include a costumed dance party at 5pm and costume contest by Kid Boogie Down at 6 p.m.
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Haunted Honey Creek at Honey Creek Park and Cemetery
Get in the spooky spirit with flashlight cemetery tours, paranormal fun, campfire ghost stories, tarot card readings, ghoulish face painting, sticky s'mores, live music and more!
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Gothic History Tour at Cedarburg Cultural Center
Celebrate 20 spirited years of the Gothic History Tour where you and your favorite ghost, phantom, or apparition can raise a glass of earthly spirits. Leave the soul searching to us. Tours begin at 6 pm and run every 10 minutes throughout the evening.Must be 21 to sample cocktails.
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Dia De Los Muertos Small Business Fair
Every semester, Alverno Business Leaders Empower (A.B.L.E) organizes a business fair/market showcasing Milwaukee's entrepreneurs. This year we really try to highlight our hispanic vendors for Dia De Los Muertos. It is a free entry event with over 60 vendors and food trucks participating.
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Day of the Dead at The Domes
Join Friends of the Domes for their annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration. Enjoy local music and foods and the ambience of The Domes at night. The Desert Dome will also be decorated for the holiday.
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Recycled Percussion | October 25 A gritty assault on buckets, power tools, or anything else they can get their sticks on, mixed with a sense of humor and gravity-defying athleticism. Whether it is a sink, ladders, or buckets, Recycled Percussion makes a beat out of anything you put in front of them, so get out your inner rockstar and get ready to rock! The group has performed more than 7,000 shows worldwide, and after gaining national fame with their groundbreaking performances on America's Got Talent, Recycled Percussion has appeared on “The Today Show,” the Grammy Awards, the Super Bowl, and headlined on the Las Vegas Strip. Don't miss your chance to see them live! Get tickets
Comedy Night in Tosa at Lion's Tale Brewing
Next Stop Comedy brings top stand-up comedians to Lion's Tale Brewing in Wauwatosa.Each show features a novel line-up with acts seen on TV and heard on your favorite podcasts.
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Marco Antonio Solis at Miller High Life Theatre
Mexican music icon Marco Antonio Solís announces the arrival of his acclaimed “Eternamente Agradecido World Tour” to the United States this summer. Marco Antonio Solis, better known as "El Buki", has captured the hearts of millions with his hits such as “Si No Te Hubieras Ido”, “Más Que Tu Amigo”, “Mi Eterno Amor Secreto”, among many others.
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Thank Cod It's Fryday!
Thank cod it’s Fryday! Celebrate all thingsweekend, fun, and relaxation with this Milwaukee tradition! Find your favorite restaurant to grab a fish fry – or find a new favorite – with dining editor Lori Fredrich’s fish fry guide right here:
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SATURDAY
Unfinished Legacy DIY Day
Immerse yourself in hands-on with hands on activities designed to inspire and empower. Whether you're an experienced artist or a curious beginner, there's something for everyone at DIY DAY at Unfinished Legacy's flagship store in the Historic Third Ward.
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Art After Dark at Art Intersection MKE
Come out for a night of dancing, art, science, and spooky fun! Whether you’re looking to spark creativity or just enjoy some time with family and friends,Art After Darkhas something for everyone.
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Who you gonna call? Gift of Wings! Gift of Wings is gearing up for the BEST Hallowings ever and in Greendale from October 22-27. Carve a pumpkin for FREE and leave it for us to light up and create a spectacular Halloween display in Gazebo Park. NEW this year, Gift of Wings is looking for a lot of spooky kids and adults to march down Broad Street in their really scary costumes for the Greendale Halloween parade at 2:30, on Sunday October 27th. Plus, we’re really excited to feature The Ghostbusters Ectomobile, Ghostbusters, Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and other cool floats. You don't want to miss this event!
Boos, Barks and Brews...The Sequel: Third Ward at Explorium Brewpub Third Ward
Bring your pup for an evening on the patio and enjoy treat samples, raffles and more while supporting Canine Cupids! Enter your furry friend in thepuppy costume contest while visitingvendors for some doggie goodies and treats!
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Ko-Thi Dance Company's "Under The Baobab Tree: Spirit"
Ko-Thi Dance company commemorates 55 years of exceptional performance and cultural preservation. The Company has been a beacon of African and Caribbean dance traditions since 1969, bringing community, faith, and love to audiences worldwide. Join for a matinee or evening performance at Father Robert V. Carney Performing Arts Center.
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Latino Family Expo & Festival at El Conquistador
The 13th annual Latino Family Expo & Festival takes place this weekend, featuring safe trick-or-treating, as well as a job, health, home, and education fair. There will also be live music, costume contests, and more.
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Fright Nights at Station 1846: Tours, Thrills & Chills
Dive into the dark side with aHaunted History Tour, then celebrate the season with Halloween pop-ups from October 20th to November 3rd. The ultimate highlight? The Station 1846 Halloween Party is on Saturday night.
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The Devil Wears Prada, Silent Planet, SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Like Moths to Flames, Greyhaven at The Rave
It's a night full of metalcore when The Devil Wears Prada returns to The Rave on Saturday night. They'll headline a five-act bill that is set to take over the historic venue.
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Goth Barge and Subspace's Halloween Spooktacular at X-Ray Arcade
Get ready for the ultimate Halloween experience as Subspaceand Goth Barge team up for their annual Halloween Spooktacular3! Join on Saturday for what promises to be Milwaukee's biggest Halloween costume contest!
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SUNDAY
Daybreaker MKE Launch at Turner Hall Ballroom
Daybreaker is on The Purple Tour: it’s a revolution of movement, a rebellion of rhythm. The organization asked themselves how to contribute to an election year, and realized that civic engagement can often feel like going to the DMV. This is the answer: Let’s Party to the Polls.
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Sensory-FriendlySessionsat Betty Brinn Children's Museum
Families can enjoy the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in a calmer, quieter space during ourSensory-FriendlySessions. These special playtimes include open-play and facilitated Programming. Advanced reservations are recommended.
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Against the Grain | Sept 27 - Jan 26 Check out the new exhibit Against the Grain: The Remarkable Life of Artist Bernard Perlin at Jewish Museum Milwaukee, on view Sept. 27-Jan. 26. Explore Perlin's thought-provoking art, including rare WWII propaganda sketches and photographs from 1938 Poland. Learn more
UWAY Concert at UWM Peck School of the Arts
The UW-Milwaukee Youth Wind and Percussion Ensembles program (“UWAY”) will present a concert of chamber ensemble pieces and repertoire for a large, symphonic wind-band.
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Theatre Gigante presents "Dust"
"Dust" is a delightful, dark comedy by György Spiró, one of Hungary’s leading contemporary playwrights. Set in post-communist Hungary around 2005, a couple, struggling to stay afloat in a new world, one lucky day, is given an opportunity to alter their fate forever when the husband comes home with a winning lottery ticket.
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School of Rock Shorewood Fall Showcase at Linneman's
The show features a tribute to indie rock, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and the best of the 2010s. Check out these young musicians as they showcase what they've learned!
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Eradicating Inner City Food Deserts: Storycase of Sherman Park Grocery Store/Hunger Task Force Reception
As part of Flavors of Africa & Diaspora in Wisconsin: Best Chefs, UbuntuMKE organizes 8 immersive cultural workshops centered on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Each of the 8 Workshop tackles a specific educational topic that educates, entertains, nourishes and builds connections. Sunday's workshop focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Gaines & Wagoner,Glenn Asch & John Parrott at Anodyne Coffee Roasters
Glenn Asch and John Parrotthave been steady musical compatriots over the last 10 years. Anyone who has heard the Chris Hanson band knows about Glenn's taste and virtuosity on the violin (and he literally wrote a book about jazz violin, titled “Deluxe Anthology of Jazz Violin Styles”) while John's songwriting, vocals and his lively bounce on the acoustic archtop guitar in the rhythm section are hallmarks of that much-praised band.
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Cosmic Country Showcase: Bad Trip – Hosted by Andrew Sa & Mary Williamson, Old Pup at Cactus Club
The Cosmic Country Showcase is back at CactusClub this fall. Lunar crooner Andrew Sa and cosmic clown Mary Williamson take us on a journey through the Cosmic Country that’s gone all kinds of sideways.
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ALL WEEKEND LONG
Trick-Or-Treating!
It's time for the sweetest tradition of the entire year (unless you're a dentist): trick-or-treating! And to help make the most out of your Halloween candy harvest, we're rounded up the dates and times for trick or treat all around the city of Milwaukee.
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Autumn at the Streets of Old Milwaukee
From Sept. 19 until Nov. 4, the Milwaukee Public Museum's Streets of Old Milwaukee will experience autumn for the first time, including Halloween.
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Riverwest Radio Ghost Walk
A collection of 22 short ghost stories, both fiction and non-fiction, penned by local writers, including illustrations from local artists, compiled into a book. Each story revolves around homes and business in the Riverwest & Harambee neighborhoods that have volunteered to be part of the event.
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"Waitress" at Skylight Music Theatre
Brought to life on Broadway by a groundbreaking, all-female creative team, Waitress features original music and lyrics by six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles ("Brave,""Love Song"), and a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson. Nominated for four Tony Awards (including Best Musical), Waitress is inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film and offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places.
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Affirmation/Transformation: Fandom Created at the Haggerty Museum of Art
Cheeseheads, Swifties, Beatlemaniacs, Trekkies, Whovians, Potterheads, Beyhive, the Cenation, ARMY. People are fans of all sorts of things. But what makes someone a fan? Is there a difference between enjoying something and being afanof that thing? This exhibit explores that and more.
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Oktoberfest!
Prost! Oktoberfest is already upon us, and Milwaukee's celebrations begin this weekend. To make things easier, we've compiled an Oktoberfest guide to all of the beer, pretzels, and hammerschlagen you can handle.
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The Big 4-0: New Views of the Collection at Haggery Musuem of Art
The Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University presents an exhibition in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Curated by Dr. Kirk Nickel, Marc and Lillian Rojtman Curator of European Art, the show comprises a two-part installation of the exhibition galleries, in fall 2024 and spring 2025, and features well over 100 works of art from the Museum’s collections.
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Try a new restaurant!
Now's a great time to support Milwaukee restaurants! And how convenient: Our own Lori Fredrich has compiled a list of 52 Restaurants to try in the Milwaukee area. Pick a number from 1-52, and visit that restaurant thisweekend!
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