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THU JUN 256PM

Arts & Culture

Upcycling

Milwaukee Marshall High School·Milwaukee

Upcycle thrifted clothes into new wardrobe pieces at Milwaukee Marshall. Thursdays, 6–8 pm, for $46.

Workshops

$46–$69

THU JUN 256:30PM

Arts & Culture

Urban Line Dance

Hamilton High School·Milwaukee

Learn the latest line dances at Hamilton, Thursdays 6:30–7:30 pm. All skill levels welcome, just wear comfy shoes.

Dance Classes
Dance Socials

$25–$38

THU JUN 257:15PM

Arts & Culture

Garden Sanctuary

Hamilton High School·Milwaukee

Turn your garden into a sanctuary at Hamilton. Feng Shui tips, garden art, and creative plant ideas for $9.

Workshops

$9–$14

FRI JUN 266PM

Arts & Culture

Drums

MKE REC Beulah Brinton Community Center·Bay View, Milwaukee

8-week class · starts Jun 26

Friday-night drum classes at Beulah Brinton. Mr. D covers rhythms, rides, rolls, and styles. Bring sticks and a pad.

For kids · Tween and Teen

$16–$24

SAT JUN 271PM

Arts & Culture

Book'd and Busy

Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson Branch·North Side, Milwaukee

Free book discussion at Atkinson Branch on June 27. Culturally relevant titles, led by global speaker Element.

Book Clubs

Free

SAT JUN 274PM

Arts & Culture

Rock Band

MKE REC Beulah Brinton Community Center·Bay View, Milwaukee

Rock band sessions at Beulah Brinton, Saturdays from 4 to 6 PM. Bring your instrument and some prior experience.

Classes

$41–$62

MON JUN 299AM

Arts & Culture

Art Attack! Painting Miniatures 101

Shorewood High School·Shorewood

Miniature painting 101 at Shorewood High School. Learn layering, thinning, and color mixing for your Warhammer or D&D figures.

For kids · Elementary to Teen

$30–$45

MON JUN 299AM

Arts & Culture

Pet Portraits

Shorewood High School·Shorewood

Paint your pet at Shorewood High School, June 29 to July 2. Bring photos and learn to capture their personality.

For kids · Elementary

$30–$45

MON JUN 29ALL DAY

Arts & Culture

Teen Take & Make Craft Pick-Up

Shorewood Public Library·Shorewood

Every other Monday

Free craft pick-up for teens at Teen Space on June 29. Grab your materials and get creative.

Bembe Drum & Dance

Milwaukee Public Library - Villard Square Branch·Milwaukee

Free Afro-Latino drum and dance demos at Villard Square on June 30. Catch the rhythm from 3 to 3:45 PM.

Dance

Free

TUE JUN 3010:30AM

Arts & Culture

Craft & Chat

Shorewood Public Library·Shorewood

Every month

Craft and chat at the Library Program Room on June 30. Bring your own project or materials, all skill levels welcome.

Classes

Free

WED JUL 12PM

Arts & Culture

Adult Craft Time

Milwaukee Public Library - Villard Square Branch·Milwaukee

Celebrate the Fourth with paper fireworks at Villard Square Branch. Free craft time on July 1, 2pm–4pm.

Workshops

Free

WED JUL 13PM

Arts & Culture

Declaration Calligraphy

Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch·Walker's Point, Milwaukee

Free calligraphy basics at Mitchell Street Branch on July 1. Learn to write a fancy signature like the founding fathers.

Amp It Up!

Milwaukee Public Library - Washington Park Branch·Sherman Park, Milwaukee

Free audio engineering workshop at Washington Park Branch on July 2. Hands-on learning with audio engineer Amy Upthagrove.

Beacons of Brew City

Milwaukee Public Library - Central Library·Downtown, Milwaukee

Visit the Beacons of Brew City exhibit at Central Library. Celebrate eight LGBTQ elders who shaped Milwaukee.

Free

MON JUL 63PM

Arts & Culture

Cyanotype Printing

Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch·Milwaukee

Cyanotype printing at Zablocki Branch on July 6. Make a sun print or bookmark to take home. Free.

King Makers

Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King Branch·Riverwest, Milwaukee

Every month

Knit, crochet, or sew at King Library. Bring your project or use supplies on hand, July 7 from 5:30 to 6:30.

Workshops

Free

Café Con Arte: The Big Idea XIII: De Colores

WED JUL 88:30AM

Arts & Culture

Café Con Arte: The Big Idea XIII: De Colores

Latino Arts, Inc.·Walker's Point, Milwaukee

Explore vibrant student art at the Latino Arts Gallery with a coffee and churro in hand. Guided by Jacobo Lovo, this bilingual tour dives into the inspirations and techniques behind the colorful works. It's a cozy, creative morning in Milwaukee's cultural scene.

Gallery Openings
Artist Talks

WED JUL 86:30PM

Arts & Culture

Candle Making

Riverside University High School·East Side, Milwaukee

Make your own soy-wax candle at Riverside. Choose a scent, design it, and take home your custom creation.

Candle Making

$30–$45

The Painted Path: Guided Tour of Mural and Heritage

THU JUL 99:30AM

Arts & Culture

The Painted Path: Guided Tour of Mural and Heritage

Latino Arts, Inc.·Walker's Point, Milwaukee

Discover the vibrant murals and rich history of Milwaukee's Hispanic/Latino community on this guided tour. Led by Jacobo Lovo, you'll explore art and architecture, engage in discussions about public art, and even create your own sidewalk masterpiece. Perfect for families looking to connect with local culture.

For kids · Elementary

$10