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Our bodies are ready: Midwest Gaming Classic returns to Baird Center April 5-7

February 13, 2024

In a city absolutely stuffed with events, the annual Midwest Gaming Classic is one of our favorites. Want to relive the 2023 installment? Read our one-day minute-by-minute report HERE. Want to experience all th...

Let’s argue about the streetcar’s 2023 ridership numbers

Matt Wild

February 13, 2024

When we last argued about the streetcar's ridership numbers, The Hop had delivered 31,246 rides in September 2023, and 41,176 rides in October 2023. As always, this made people extremely angry. "HOW MUCH MONEY ...

Here’s the full Milwaukee Psych Fest IX lineup

Tyler Maas

February 12, 2024

Last spring, Milwaukee Psych Fest made its long-awaited return by finally holding its eighth installment that, due to pandemic-related postponements, was repeatedly rescheduled. Thankfully, there won't be anoth...

Cullah goes medieval on the monarchy in “The King” music video

Tyler Maas

February 12, 2024

Ian McCullough is a somewhat rare case of an artist's level of ambition matching the caliber of their output. The ever-active and relentless Milwaukee musician, producer, and self-described "Sonic Autobiographe...

Friday Fish Fry Day returns February 16

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 12, 2024

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: every Friday is a Friday fish fry day in Wisconsin, but there’s only one Friday when Wisconsin, the country, and the entire world celebrate the official Friday Fish ...

Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Simone

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 9, 2024

Milwaukee Record is working in partnership with Urban Cat Coalition—a local organization that’s dedicated to creating a no kill community by humanely reducing the cat population in the Milwaukee area through ta...

Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Thirsty’s in South Milwaukee has meaty cod and homemade corn fritters

Caleb Westphal

February 9, 2024

broadstreet.zone(156201); Caleb Westphal hasn’t missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow his never-ending adventures—sponsored by Miller High Life—HERE. This week: fish fry #527: Thirsty's in South Milwauke...

Here’s the full Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024 lineup

Tyler Maas

February 9, 2024

Wisconsin metalheads rejoice! After the successful 2023 return of Milwaukee Metal Fest, the festival—which had previously been dormant since 2007 before it was revived by Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta last yea...

Stuff We Missed: ‘Top Chef’ announces premiere date, Milwaukee competitor for Wisconsin-based season

Tyler Maas

February 9, 2024

Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. This week: 'Top Chef' and nothing else.Life sure is unrelenting, isn't it? Between the reg...

The Tonic Tavern to close February 29

Tyler Maas

February 8, 2024

It's last call at The Tonic Tavern. Just a few months away from what would be its 15th anniversary, the Bay View bar located at 2335 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. will close permanently. Owner Paul Jonas tells Milwaukee...

How does Anodyne Coffee’s Milwaukee Record Blend pair with various types of booze? We found out!

Rusty Drinkswell

February 8, 2024

Below are the finest 900-ish words ever written about mixing airplane bottles of alcohol with Anodyne Coffee Roasting's Milwaukee Record Blend—which can be found at each of the Milwaukee-based coffee company's ...

A-side/B-side: Are Milwaukee summers becoming TOO busy?

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 8, 2024

In A-side/B-side, two Milwaukee Record writers tackle various city issues in an informal, crosstalk style. Insults are hurled, feelings are hurt, and everyone learns something in the end. Maybe.Matt Wild: H...

Make it MKE scents: Here are some of my favorite Milwaukee smells

Tyler Maas

February 7, 2024

At the risk of sounding overconfident, I think Milwaukee Record manages to cover a lot of ground for a two-person operation with a great cast of freelance contributors. Over the span of almost 10 years, our nea...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Sausage, Mushroom & Onion Pizza

Tyler Maas

February 7, 2024

Some pizza topping combinations come and go, while some become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: Sausage, Mushroom & Onion Pizza.We're all aware of "Milwaukee Style" pizza...

Holy spirit of Sat. Nite Duets lives on in Andrew Jambura’s “Can U Spell God?”

Matt Wild

February 7, 2024

"For any remaining Duets heads worldwide..."That was a message posted last week to the X/Twitter account of Sat. Nite Duets. In case you need a little brush-up, Sat. Nite Duets were one of Milwaukee's best ...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Fight Dice (Live from Anodyne)

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 7, 2024

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE, or on this handy Soundcloud playlist.SID: Good evening, everyone, and welcome to another edition...

WMSE’s Art & Music brings live auction, music and more to The Pritzlaff Building

Annie Raab

February 6, 2024

For the seventh year, Art & Music—an art auction fundraiser for WMSE 91.7FM—will take place at The Pritzlaff Building and showcase art and music as a means of generating support for the public radio station...

Immortal Girlfriend’s ascent continues with ‘Sojourner’

Tyler Maas

February 6, 2024

Much has changed since the last time Immortal Girlfriend released an EP. In the nearly four full years that have followed the self-described "Dark Knights of Synth" chasing its Daybreak debut with the ante-uppi...

A tribute to my favorite McDonald’s

Matt Wild

February 6, 2024

A version of this article originally appeared on our Patreon. Want to support Milwaukee Record and get exclusive articles and podcasts? Click HERE. Thanks!I'm aware that the above headline may horrify and d...

Bask in the otherworldly aura of these “Liminal Milwaukee” photos

Tyler Maas

February 6, 2024

"Liminal spaces" are empty and disquieting locations that serve as transitions between two other locations or states of being. Think unused skywalks, hallways in abandoned malls, vacant streets, or airport term...