Sep 16 Wednesday
A native of Los Angeles, Violet Grohl has been immersed in music from her earliest days. Whether singing along to Beatles records alone in her bedroom, writing her first song at age 12, or performing on stages both large and small, Violet has always been focused on expanding her musical palette and vocabulary.
A true student of the art form, her notebooks are filled with poetry and genre-bending influences. In 2024, Violet met producer Justin Raisen (Charli XCX, Kim Gordon), beginning an unexpected — and unexpectedly prolific — creative partnership. Together, they collaborated on the music featured on her debut album, Be Sweet To Me, released worldwide May 29.
Sep 18 Friday
Don't be sad summer's ending. Be happy you get to party at Radio Milwaukee! Every year, we mark the changing of the season at the 88Nine Fall Ball, an event that starts with drinks and bites on the rooftop before turning into an all-out "Karaoke for a Cause" featuring community leaders performing on stage with a LIVE band.
CEOs singing Sinatra. Bosses belting out the Beatles. Executives bringing the energy to a night that closes out the summer with a bash to remember — all to support Radio Milwaukee's mission.
General Admission: $100
Rooftop reception at 6 p.m.Karaoke for a Cause at 8 p.m.Light bites from DanDan and local food trucksCash/credit bar by Discourse Coffee88Nine DJ Dance Party
VIP Experience: $150
Everything from General AdmissionTwo free drinksExclusive beverage tastingSpecial gifts
Want to bring a bunch of friends to the party? We've got special discounts on eight-packs of tickets for general admission ($88.90 per person) and VIP ($125 per person). So whether it's just you or the whole crew, make sure you join us for a night of serious people doing unserious things.
The 88Nine Fall Ball is sponsored by Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., American Family Insurance - Koshick & Associates, von Briesen & Roper, Broken Bat Brewery, Ellenbecker Investment Group, Laffey Leitner & Goode, Milwaukee Turners and Associated Bank.
Oct 02 Friday
Bright Eyes began in 1995 in an Omaha basement as a recording moniker for 15-year-old Conor Oberst’s work with producer/multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis. Mogis and composer/arranger/multi-instrumentalist Nate Walcott became fully fledged members in 2006, and the band has released one time-capsule LP after another over the last two-plus decades.
Their robust, mature, narratively cohesive discography features urgent dispatches from transcendent, fleeting eras of our collective lives — including landmark albums like I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning and Digital Ash in a Digital Urn.
Bright Eyes' impact and influence has been significant throughout pop culture, appearing in countless films and television shows while their songs have been covered by dozens of artists, including Lorde, The Killers, Mac Miller, Phoebe Bridgers, Jason Mraz and beabadoobee, plus samples by rappers like Young Thug and Lil Peep. For a band that’s often been perceived as an outlier, the depth, breadth, and impact of the Bright Eyes canon is remarkable.
Oct 16 Friday
When Friko delivered their debut album Where we’ve been, Where we go from here, the Chicago-based band introduced a galvanizing new voice into the indie-rock canon. Both uncompromising in spirit and thrilling in impact, the 2024 LP landed on best-of-the-year lists from the likes of Pitchfork, the cover of NME, and led to glowing acclaim from Rolling Stone, Paste, NPR Music, and SPIN (who noted that the album “places them in a lineage of great indie- and alt-rock acts…bands with prominent weird streaks, arena-sized potential, and the chops to build a bridge between the two”).
In the making of their sophomore full-length, vocalist/guitarist Niko Kapetan, drummer Bailey Minzenberger, guitarist Korgan Robb, and bassist David Fuller gained a powerful new clarity on their purpose and vision while embracing an even bolder sense of abandon, exploring everything from noise-rock to avant-garde classical to ’70s-era symphonic balladry. Equal parts sonically extravagant and emotionally searing, Something Worth Waiting For ultimately locates a wildly elusive balance between the wide-eyed idealism of youth and the self-possessed grit of lived experience.
Oct 22 Thursday
IAN SWEET is the chosen shape Jilian Medford often steps into—and sometimes dissolves inside of.
What began 10 years ago as a solo project that launched her to indie-critical-darling status, over time has evolved into something more atmospheric and less containable: a porous altar, a mirror, a weather system. There are stretches when the line between Jilian and “IAN SWEET” disappears entirely—this time around a very real life trifecta of battling industry pressures, the ending of a 3-year relationship, and a return to living in her native city of Los Angeles.
These serve as the backdrop under which Shiverstruck, her fifth album as IAN SWEET scheduled for release July 24, has found its way into the world.
Oct 29 Thursday
Across his career, Shakey Graves—a.k.a. the performance moniker of Austin, Texas-born Alejandro Rose-Garcia—has intentionally created thrilling musical adventures tailored to each fan: burning CDs and putting them in personalized decorated bags; building intricate scavenger hunts that send fans in search of unique tapes; and Bandcamp-exclusive releases.
"The fans and musicians that really resonate with me—and the inexplicable ways that I find things that I like—are usually entirely through randomness and chaos and accident," Rose-Garcia says. "I've always been on this quest to make people feel like my own music is a choose your own adventure."
Shakey Graves has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and their work providing emergency financial assistance and other forms of support to career musicians, road crew and anyone who makes the majority of their income in the music business.
Nov 15 Sunday
Fresh off a breakout year that included 51 sold-out arena and theater shows supporting Djo, a packed Lollapalooza set, and a nearly sold-out U.S. headline tour, Post Animal has re-emerged as one of indie rock's most exciting live bands.
Their latest album, Iron, marks the first time the band's complete original songwriting lineup reunited in the studio in nearly a decade. Written and recorded during an uninterrupted month together, the album captures the chemistry that first defined Post Animal while showcasing a renewed sense of purpose, collaboration, and adventurous songwriting.
Known for their explosive live performances and fearless blend of psych rock, guitar-driven indie, folk, synth-pop and classic rock influences, Post Animal thrives onstage. Every member of the touring band contributes as a songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, creating a dynamic and unpredictable show that has earned them a devoted and rapidly growing fanbase.
Sep 13 Sunday
We provide the easiest way to get on the water! Paddle on the waters of the Summerfest lagoon, the inlet of the Lakeshore State Park, and the protected marina at Discovery World using paddle boats, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, or hydro-bikes.
If you prefer a scenic river experience, book a single or tandem kayak for a trip down the Milwaukee River, just north of downtown. We provide all of the equipment!
Join us this season with friends, colleagues, families, dates... anyone who enjoys the beautiful outdoors in the Milwaukee area.
Sep 14 Monday
Enjoy a day on the course with Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation while helping ensure more individuals and families can access life-changing mental health care.
🗓️ Monday, Sept. 14⏰ 9:15 AM📍Ironwood Golf Course
Players will enjoy an all day lunch buffet and reception with awards ceremony, silent auction, and raffle. Plus, former Wisconsin Badger, NFL running back, and College Football Hall of Famer, Montee Ball will attend to share his perspective at the intersection of athletics, addiction recovery, and youth mental health.
Foursome registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open! Register today at rogersbhfoundation.org/golf.
Soak up the sunshine and move your body this summer with our outdoor community yoga series in Wauwatosa!
From May through October (weather permitting), join RYT-200 instructor Caitlin Moyer for a welcoming, all-levels 45-minute yoga flow—no experience needed. Whether you're brand new to yoga or have an established practice, this class is designed to help you unwind, stretch, and reconnect.
Classes are held on most Mondays (with occasional Tuesdays) on the grassy area on the north side of McKinley Elementary School (89th/90th & Wright).
This is a donation-based class—pay what you’d like (suggested $5–10; cash or Venmo accepted). No advance registration is required, though all participants will need to sign a waiver before class.
Bring your own mat, water bottle, and anything else you need to be comfortable—and feel free to invite a friend or neighbor!
For the latest updates on weather cancellations or schedule changes, please follow our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/187318076723983
For more details, visit https://www.CaitlinMoyer.com/Yoga.
Sep 15 Tuesday
Sep 17 Thursday
Sep 19 Saturday
Race Day Schedule7:30-8:45am Packet Pickup8:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)9:00am National Anthem and Race Start!Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!
Every Registration IncludesGreat Swag - designer shirtCustom medalChip-timing with live results and awardsFree photosFREE snacks at the finish line!Plenty of fun!Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
More Than a RunBecause we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way.
Run your race, your way.
5k/10k/Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)