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Catch a night of live music featuring Adam Blackwood, Dia Jane, and Blonde at a local Milwaukee venue. The intimate setting on Mitchell Street makes for a great live music experience. Arrive early to grab a good spot, and remember, it's will-call tickets only.
The PianoArts Grand Finale is where emerging classical pianists showcase their talent with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Arrive early to catch all eight competitors and enjoy interviews and performances. Stick around for the awards ceremony and a celebratory glass of champagne.
Ballroom dance class at Nicolet High School cafeteria in Glendale, taught by Jacqui Lefebvre. Two sessions across summer: Session I is swing dancing (Jitterbug, Triple Time, Lindy Hop), Session II is Rueda de Casino, a Cuban Salsa danced in a circle with rotating partners. Must register with a dance partner. Price is per couple.
The Fiesta Cruise is a lively all-ages event on the Milwaukee River, featuring an all-you-can-eat taco buffet and a full bar with margarita specials. It's a great way to unwind after work with friends or family. Get there early to snag a good spot on the deck, and enjoy the streaming music as you cruise along the river.
Parent-and-child music class for kids 6 months through 4 years, taught by Dana Sherman at Lydell. Sessions cover children's songs, finger play, creative movement, and different rhythms. Class moves outside when the weather is good. Every kid in the 6-month-to-4-year range needs to be registered, including siblings.
This is your chance to help restore local woodlands by removing invasive garlic mustard at Decorah Woods. It's a hands-on conservation effort where you'll join others in protecting native plants. Remember to dress for the weather and bring work gloves. It's a family-friendly event, but kids under 13 need supervision.
Watercolor class at Lydell focused on painting buildings: weathered wood, fieldstone, brickwork, clapboard siding, barns, doors, and bridges. Mary Pesch teaches techniques for the surrounding trees and vegetation too, plus perspective, lighting, and mood. Aimed at intermediate painters but beginners willing to keep up are welcome. Supply list comes with the receipt.
Watercolor class at Lydell for intermediate painters. Capture buildings and nature with step-by-step guidance.
Dive into the art of pottery with this intermediate class at Cream City Clay. Perfect for those who've mastered the basics, you'll explore advanced techniques like creating lids and handles. With all supplies included and open practice hours, it's a great way to refine your skills. Remember to dress for mess and enjoy the creative process.
Rhyme Time at the Wauwatosa Public Library is a delightful way to engage your little ones in early literacy. This 20-minute session is packed with stories, songs, and movement, perfect for kids up to 2 years old. No registration needed, just show up and enjoy. Older siblings can join too, making it a family-friendly outing.
Adult golf group lessons at Missing Links Golf Club in Mequon, taught by Missing Links PGA pros. Tuesday section — beginner and advanced-beginner focused. Grip, alignment, posture, swing mechanics, with emphasis on short game (putting and chipping). 9 sections across the summer.
Rhyme Time Stay & Play is a delightful session for little ones to engage in early literacy through stories and songs. Perfect for ages 0-2, this program also includes a playtime with toys that encourage development. It's a great way to spend a morning with your child and meet other parents. No registration needed, just drop by and enjoy.
Listed as Weight Training for Seniors but the source paragraph describes a Pilates + Yin Yoga combo — core strength work paired with long-held yoga poses that target connective tissue. Tuesday and Thursday late mornings at Lydell with Karma McMillan. Bring a yoga mat. Three sections across the summer.
Pilates and Yin yoga combined into one class at Lydell. Core-strength Pilates work paired with long-held Yin poses (3–5 minutes each) targeting connective tissue. Tuesday/Thursday at noon with Karma McMillan. Bring a yoga mat. Three sections.
Explore Milwaukee's waterways with a narrated tour that offers a unique perspective of the city's skyline and landmarks. Run by Historic Milwaukee, Inc, this cruise provides an engaging history lesson with stunning views. Remember, it's cashless on board, so bring your card for drinks.
Snack Hack at Mitchell Street Branch, June 2. Learn about food, meal prep, and the differences between vitamins and minerals.
Talk about death and dying over snacks and drinks at East Branch. Free and open to all ages, no agenda.
Free tech help at Zablocki Branch on June 2. Bring your device and questions for hands-on support.
Find fresh produce and unique crafts in Milwaukee's lively Deer District.
Tuesdays from 2 to 3 at Bay View Branch. Bring your own mat and water container; straps and blocks provided.
Free career lab at Center Street Branch. Connect with resources and get guidance on your job search.
Meditate among plants for a calming, restorative experience.
Free hands-on cooking for kids at Mitchell Street Branch. Weekly lessons on nutrition, food history, and more.
Free monthly support group at Washington Park Branch for moms. Discuss identity, self-care, routines, and more.