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Traditional Mexican folk dancers - Mexican Fiesta
A group of traditional Mexican folk dancers performing at Mexican Fiesta at Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee.
Thursday August 20
Milwaukee County Zoo Presents Ala Carte at the Zoo
The attraction of this event's 40th edition are the dishes from over 30 area eateries while experiencing six stages of live music and other entertainment. This first day of Ala Carte's four consecutive days allows kids ages 3-12 half-price admission 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Purchase tickets and get more information from tinyurl.com/5a789m99.
Artist Talk with David Barnett at David Barnett Gallery
Artist and gallery owner David Barnett will discuss his recent series of pastel oil paintings based on George Gershwin songs, but also his six decades in the art gallery business and what it's like owning Wisconsin's oldest and largest business of its kind. The two-hour free event starts at 6 p.m., and more about it may be learned upon reaching tinyurl.com/25a43f2e.
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Whitefish Bay Presents Salsa Dancing Night at the Argo
Learn or get a refresher course in the saucy tropical dance with live musical accompaniment. Those new to salsa should get to the Argo for the 6 p.m. Session, while those for whom an intermediary class should arrive by 6:30 p.m. The band starts at 7 p.m. Minors are welcome, but only with an adult in tow. A dollar of the admission price goes to local artists' mental healthcare. See more at tinyurl.com/mvfwv4v4.
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Karaoke Night at Station 1846
The W. Bruce St. bar offers this free opportunity to sing to strangers and friends every first and third Thursday until the end of 2026 from 7 p.m.-midnight. Among the event's drink and food specials is a deal on whatever karaoke courage bombs are. See the listing for this event and much else happening in Station 1846's busting social calendar at tinyurl.com/ezppx28d.
“The Whine Down: After Dark” at Truth Lounge
There is a cover charge for this four-and-one-half hour dance party at the N. Dr. MLK Jr. Dr. nightspot. But it may also be unique in the city, with a blend of hip-hop, dancehall and other reggae variants and African music. Drink specials and hookahs are available, too. It kicks off at 9 p.m. Advance admission may be had via tinyurl.com/2jyu7fp4.
Friday August 21
Milwaukee Film Presents CreativeMornings MKE CreativeMornings MKE: NAKHLAH with Khaula Kai at Oriental Theatre
Serial entrepreneur/actor/architect/filmmaker/director Kai premieres her new documentary about “resilience and identity” at the latest edition of this free, two-hour, volunteer-led breakfast lecture series starting 8:30. Regular Buzz readers may recall Kai's Wauwatosa creative space, the Local Makery, As for this event at the Oriental, reserve a seat for it by way of tinyurl.com/582fann7.
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. and Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation Present Mexican Fiesta at Henry Maier Festival Park
As should be evident from one of its presenters, this three-day lakefront festival isn't merely about celebrating the music, food, and other cultural elements of the country south of the Rio Grande. It's also about education. That is, educating students of Spanish-speaking countries' heritage, and non-Hispanic folks about Mexico. Nab tickets and discover more about the Fiesta at www.mexicanfiesta.org.
East Side BID Presents Milwaukee Makers Market at Ivanhoe Plaza
The outdoor pop-up emporium for a wide array of local artisans, creators, curators and the like scheduled for earlier this month when Canadian wildfires made the air quality sketchy has been rescheduled for 5-9 p.m. tonight. It's free to attend. Get a more complete idea of what the event entails by heading to tinyurl.com/3vuunwcw.
KENVOGUE Presents Sip & Strut at Cork & WineCocktail Bar
Consuming alcohol and watching an haute couture runway show go together well as anything, the Buzz reckons. Both come together for this 7-10 p.m. event, for which doors open an hour prior. A VIP upgrade entitles its holder to a gift bag and food. Save a spot to see some models sashay and have some drinks at tinyurl.com/4b7tay35.
NEWaukee Presents “Afterlight: A Night of Creativity in Motion”
Happening on Wisconsin Ave. to Erie St. on the Downtown Riverwalk 6:30-11 p.m., this unusual free event begs a description from its own publicity copy: “Explore Milwaukee after dark through a series of immersive installations, playful environments, and spontaneous moments designed to spark curiosity and connection.” Reserve a spot and become better informed about it via tinyurl.com/mrxvn757.
UW-Stevens Point and Pabst Theater Group Present Emmit James Big Band BBQ at Turner Hall Ballroom
Why is a school so far from Milwaukee involved in this? It's the alma mater for James, who will be singing with the Lemon Pepper Steppers, a 20-piece hip-hop/jazz ensemble to benefit N. Prospect Ave.'s TBEY Art Center at 8 p.m. VIP admission nets attendees early admission, a food and drink voucher, and T-shirt. Tickets of both tiers and more information may be obtained through tinyurl.com/599m93zc.
Saturday August 22
Meg Jones Author Fest at Oak Creek Public Library Multi-Purpose Room
Jones was an Oak Creek resident who reported for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and advocated for public libraries This free, all-ages 9 a.m.-1 p.m. celebration of Wisconsin authors (who will bring books for sale and signing) is being held in her memory. See a list of authors expected to attend upon reaching tinyurl.com/yf5przb2.
Falls Art at Large Presents Falls Festival of the Arts at Village Park
The Menomonee Falls green space is the place where there will be in excess of 100 artists, artisans and other makers demonstrating and showing their work, street performers, food trucks, a wine & beer garden, a community art project and much else. More about the free, all-ages 10 a.m.-5 p.m. function may be had on tinyurl.com/4t6c2m2j.
The Bodacious Blade Show at Daniel Boone Conservation League
Knives, axes, swords and other sharpened steel items are what will be displayed, discussed and demonstrated today and tomorrow 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Hubertus venue. Also, a one-of-a-kind show knife will be raffled off with proceeds benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project. Obtain further information about and tickets for this event, sure to attract a wide variety of enthusiasts, from bodaciousblades.com.
Papyrus & Charm Presents the 2nd Annual Black Business Month Marketplace at America's Black Holocaust Museum
Here's a free five-hour pop-up market organized for National Black Business Month. Beside the opportunities to shop and meet the people behind many African American-owned Milwaukee businesses, there will be giveaways, door prizes, and an area for youngsters to stay occupied while their adults browse. More about the 12 p.m. Event is at tinyurl.com/2dh5d5jd.
MKE Literary Fest at Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch
It looks like the previously mentioned Oak Creek event has some competition in this 1-4:30 p.m. bookworm-friendly function featuring local authors in a wide breadth of genres, a sense of community among bibliophiles and more. Save a place among fellow literature lovers once you land upon tinyurl.com/3sx299s5.
Brews and Botany: An Evening Discovering the Plants Behind Your Favorite Bevvy’s at Wehr Nature Center
Learn about plants from which some of your favorite drinks are derived, take nature hikes to observe that flora, sample liquid refreshments from area small businesses, hear live acoustic music amid Wehr' natural beauty, and grab some grub from food trucks at this 4-6 p.m. session of educational fun. Must be 21+ to sample alcohol. Walk-ins are welcome but advance tickets are at tinyurl.com/4uswk42h
re:Craft and Relic Presents Night Market at Franksville Craft Beer Garden
What looks to be the Buzz's first mention of the Racine County town is thanks to this free 4-9 p.m. showcase for over 70 artists, makers, vintage curators and pop-up boutiques. Ugandan-born Wisconsin folkie Ben Mulwana will make music, several food trucks will provide nourishment, and, apart from adult drinks, root beer is $1. Find out more at tinyurl.com/yc7mw59f.
Sunday Augst 23
Wisconsin Jigsaw Puzzle Association Presents Puzzle Swap at OPE! Brewing Co.
Got any puzzles you've already put together and want to exchange them for jigsaws others have assembled? This free 1 p.m. two-hour get-together at the West Allis microbrewery may be calling your name. If any of your puzzles are missing pieces, please make their deficiencies known. To know more about this event and reserve a spot, get to tinyurl.com/2s4hrepf.
Tuesday August 25
Deer District BID 53 Presents MKE Books & Beers at the Deer District
The Buzz was remiss to not mention the first of these two events from back in June. This one includes a book fair geared to adult readers, a book drive collecting tomes for both grown-ups and children to make for gifts to shelter residents this winter. More about the free 4:30-9 p.m. event may be had at tinyurl.com/yzr673pn.
Wednesday August 26
Family Fun Night at Davidson Park
This free, all-ages 4:30-6:30 p.m. event distinguishes itself with an obstacle course, live music, arts & crafts and a backpack giveaway, the last feature presumably in conjunction with the current back-to-school season. Learn more and save spots there for your clan when you hit tinyurl.com/6z7dnkpw.
Kaddie Shack Presents Golf Games for Prizes at Washington Park Bandshell
On an apparently sliding payment scale, participants can take some swings with a club on an artificial green into a game simulator to win prizes valued up to $5,000 from 5-8:3:30 p.m. tonight. More about it might be found here: tinyurl.com/3kyu4vsz.
