Westown Farmers’ Market

Date: Wednesday-Wednesday, June-Oct. 2-27, 2010

Location: Zeidler Union Square Park

Phone: 414-276-6696

Enjoy the festive atmosphere of downtown’s oldest market located at Third and Michigan Streets in Zeidler Union Square.  The market features Wisconsin-frown produce, hang-crafted art, prepared food, lunch and live entertainment in the park’s gazebo.

Escape to the City of Festivals

Date: Thursday-Thursday, June-Sept. 3-23, 2010

Location: Milwaukee

Milwaukee the City of Festivals

As summer approaches, it’s time you seize the 3-day weekend. Spend it in Milwaukee, The City of Festivals, with authentic food, music and fun. Then relax in ultimate luxury at one of the city’s premier destinations, The Pfister Hotel, Hilton Milwaukee City Center and InterContinental Milwaukee.

 

Jazz in the Park

Date: Thursday-Thursday, June-Sept. 3-30, 2010

Location: Cathedral Square Park

Phone: 414-271-1416

This is one of downtown’s most popular after-work activities which feature exciting local and national jazz performers every Thursday evening.  Free admission - bring a picnic or try delicious food and wine form local vendors.  Relax in the park with friends and colleagues. 

For more information please visit Easttown

East Town Farm Market

Date: Saturday-Saturday, June-Oct. 5-30, 2010

Location: Cathedral Square Park

East Town Farm Market

In the heart of East Town, every Saturday morning, enjoy Wisconsin farmers selling homewgrown produce, and merchants with home-baked breads and desserts, and unique arts and crafts, while being entertained by local musicians.

River Rhythms

Date: Wednesday-Wednesday, June-Aug. 9-25, 2010

Location: Pere Marquette Park

Phone: 414-276-6696

The Westown Association presents downtown Milwaukee’s fastest growing free concert series inPere Marquette park each Wednesday evening.  Pack a picnic or choose from one of our food vendors and vring a blanket to enjoy Milwaukee’s most musically diverse concert series.

True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel

Date: Saturday-Monday, July-Sept. 10-6, 2010

Location: Harley-Davidson Museum

July 10 - September 6
Free with Museum Admission

From biplane walkers to the thick-headed stuntmen of Jackass, the daredevils of history have traded great risk for fame and fortune. In the 1970s, one such daredevil rose to stardom and inspired people young and old around the world: Evel Knievel.

To mark the 35th anniversary of his Wembley Stadium jump, the Harley-Davidson Museum temporary exhibit True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel will tell the story of the man behind the performer through fascinating artifacts drawn from both the Harley-Davidson Museum Archives and the Knievel family collection.

Wicked The Broadway Tour

Date: Wednesday, July 14 - Sunday August 8

Location: Marcus Center Uihlein Hall - 929 N. Water St

Watch as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glenda the Good Witch grow and become who they are.

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Vacation Bible School

Date: Saturday-Friday, Julsy. 25-30, 2010

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Phone: 414-384-2916

EAA AirVenture

Date: Monday-Sunday, July. 26-1, 2010

Location: Wittman Regional Airport

Phone: 920-426-4800

EAA AirVenture

The world’s largest sport aviation gathering annually attracts more than 750,000 people and 10,000 airplanes.  Daily afternnon air shows, the world’s latest aviation innovations and more than 500 workshops, seminars and forums.

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week

Date: Monday-Friday, July. 26-30, 2010

Location: Downtown

MONDAY, JULY 26 - FRIDAY, JULY 30

The perks of working downtown, and we know there are plenty, are just about to get even better! Beginning Monday, July 26, Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 will show its appreciation for all downtown employees with a week of events designed around you.

So round up your coworkers and join us on your next assignment. It’s the most fun you’ll have at work all year!

Milwaukee Comedy Festival

Date: Thursday-Sunday, July. 29-1, 2010

Time: Various

Phone: 414-278-0765

The Milwaukee Comedy Festival features some of the best professional comedy from across the country. Now celebrating 5 years of laughs, The Fest features live sketch and improv comedy, stand up and funny videos over 4 days, July 29 - August 1st, 2010. * Hundreds of comedians from across the country * 4 days packed full of live shows, workshops, special events and more! * Give-a-ways, drink specials and door prizes. The Milwaukee Comedy Festival was founded in 2006 to bring comedians together to strengthen and expand the existing comedy scene in Milwaukee. The Festival aspires to create an active comedy environment where audiences are laughing and performers can hone their craft producing new and exciting comedy.

Milwaukees First Annual Brewfest

Date: Satruday, July. 31, 2010

Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm

Milwaukee’s First Annual Brewfest

In addition to unlimited sampling of over 100 craft beers and micro brews from around the world, there will also be a number of other on-site activities: Musical performances Home brewing demonstrations Exhibits from Museum Of Beer & Brewing Dunk tank, keg barrel race, bingo and ring toss Crowning of 2010 Miss Brewfest A variety of food for purchase from local restaurants and vendors Food sampling from various Wisconsin based companies Local artist and craftsmen The ticketed event will run from 3PM - 7PM, with VIP ticket holders allowed in at 2PM to sample limited edition and rare brews. Approximately 2000 tickets will be sold with advance purchase available online and at select retailer locations prior to the event. General admission tickets will be $40 with VIP Tickets sold at $55.

Art and Water for All

Date: Saturday-Sunday, July. 31-1, 2010

Time: 6:30pm - 12:00am

Phone: 414-324-4114

Two local college students will be hosting Art and Water for All: an art show in Milwaukee’s hip Walker’s Point area to benefit the non-profit organization Ma-Kah Water for All.
Ma-Kah Water for All was founded by Sam Dinga after his sister, Ma Kah Rosemary Dinga, of 40 years passed away.  Originally from Cameroon, West Africa, Sam has pledged to build 40 wells throughout Cameroon in his sister’s name, bringing clean drinking water to villagers in desperate need.
The art show will take place at Live Artists Studio located at 228 S. 1st Street, Milwaukee on Saturday, July 31st.  Doors open at 6:30pm for a night of live music from DJ ZO, TakI Allstars, and Undercover Organism, appetizers from Pura Vida Hospitality, Rustico pizza, beer and wine, a raffle of goodies from local Milwaukee shops, live art performances, and artwork for purchase from 24 Wisconsin artists like Archie Andros and Carrie Chimenti.  An admission fee of $10.00 will be charged at entrance.  All proceeds go directly to Ma-Kah Water for All.

UW Credit Union Shred-it Event

Date: Saturday, July. 31, 2010

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Phone: 800-533-6773

UW Credit Union has partnered with Shred-it, Inc. to host a Shred-it Event at UW Credit Union’s Mayfair branch (2365 North Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa, WI). The event is free and open to the public, and is held to help members of the community safely dispose of unwanted personal documents.

Shredding services will be available on Saturday, July 31, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the branch parking lot. People are welcome to bring up to three boxes of unneeded confidential documents to be shredded and recycled for free.