20 Things to Do in Milwaukee This Week · July 30–August 2, 2026

Free Events

ArtBlaze

A free, family-friendly beach party at McKinley Beach featuring concerts, art vendors, interactive activities, waterside s'mores, and performances by local artists.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM · McKinley Beach, 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee

Riverwalk Commons Concert: Los Mitoteros

Free outdoor live music at Riverwalk Commons across from the Milwaukee Public Market with rotating food trucks and a full bar — happy hour starts at 5 PM, music at 6 PM.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Riverwalk Commons, Milwaukee

Food & Drink

Trattoria Pop-Up at Birch

An intimate evening of Italian wines and small plates in a pop-up trattoria format at Birch restaurant on the East Side.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Birch, 459 E. Pleasant St., Milwaukee

Wisconsin IPA Fest at Third Space Brewing

Over 40 breweries compete for Wisconsin's best IPA, with a Lager Lounge, Sour Station, and food trucks rounding out the festival at Third Space Brewing.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Third Space Brewing, Milwaukee

Date Night

Sound Bath & Labyrinth Walk

A guided sound bath — an ancient form of healing and deep meditation — paired with a labyrinth walk in the serene setting of the Lynden Sculpture Garden.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM · Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee

MKE Goat Yoga at SoLu Winery

Baby goat yoga with your choice of a full wine pour or wine flight included — a uniquely fun and social date-night experience at SoLu Winery.

Friday, July 31, 2026 3:00 PM · SoLu Winery, Milwaukee area

WALL-E Paint & Sip at Faklandia Brewpub

A themed paint and sip night at Faklandia Brewpub in St. Francis — guided painting with craft beers in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 6:00 PM · Faklandia Brewpub, St. Francis

Music & Nightlife

Correy Bell

Stand-up comedian Correy Bell performs a solo show in the Main Room at Milwaukee Improv.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:00 PM · Milwaukee Improv, Milwaukee

Live Music & DJ Sets at The Outsider Rooftop

Tune Inn and Bacardi present a curated rooftop summer series with live music and DJ sets every Thursday through Sunday at Milwaukee's favorite 9th-floor rooftop bar.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM · The Outsider Rooftop, Journeyman Hotel, Milwaukee

Field Trip with Pelicant LIVE at Nashville North

Electrifying Minneapolis-based indie rock band Pelicant takes the stage at Nashville North for a high-energy live show.

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Nashville North, Milwaukee

House Circuit at Pilot Project Courtyard

House Circuit returns to Pilot Project Brewing's courtyard for an afternoon and evening of house music featuring Chicago's Avina Brothers alongside Milwaukee favorites Samuel Edwards and Tully, with top-tier production.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Pilot Project Brewing, Milwaukee

Gimme Gimme Disco at The Cooperage

A DJ-based ABBA dance party featuring all your favorite ABBA tracks plus disco hits — one of Milwaukee's most beloved dance night concepts returns to the Harborfront.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · The Cooperage, Milwaukee

Festivals & Special Events

2026 Bronzeville Week

The 15th annual Bronzeville Week (August 1–8) immerses Milwaukee in a mix of family-friendly events, music, performances, and workshops celebrating African American history and culture.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Bronzeville neighborhood, Milwaukee

Cocina Filipina Opening Block Party

Cocina Filipina celebrates the opening of its first brick-and-mortar restaurant on Vliet St. with a block party featuring food, live music, and Ube MKE treats.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Vliet St., Milwaukee

Arts & Culture

Dylan Carlino: If I Was A Girl Tour

Comedian Dylan Carlino brings his "If I Was A Girl" tour to Milwaukee Improv for multiple shows across Friday and Saturday.

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Milwaukee Improv, Milwaukee

Glenn Miller Orchestra

The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra performs the iconic big band sounds of a golden era at the Bradley Symphony Center.

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Bradley Symphony Center, Milwaukee

Summer Arts Guide Preview: It's Alive! Milwaukee

It's Alive! Milwaukee brings live music to unique and unexpected locations across the city as highlighted in Shepherd Express's Summer Arts Guide 2026.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Various locations, Milwaukee

Social Society MKE Craft Club

A free, creative gathering for women at Pomeroy MKE for junk journaling, knitting, crochet, coloring, and DIY projects in a welcoming social setting.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Pomeroy MKE, Milwaukee

Family-Friendly

Joy Engine Presents: ArtBlaze 2026

A series of free, family-friendly events transforming Milwaukee's lakeside parks into havens of artistic wonder with interactive art, local artisans, s'mores bonfires, and live music.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM · McKinley Beach, Milwaukee

ComedySportz Match Saturday 7:30pm

An all-ages improv comedy sports match where two teams compete in audience-driven comedy games — a fun night out for the whole family at $12 per person.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM · ComedySportz Milwaukee, 420 S. 1st Street, Milwaukee