Community Calendar

ORIGINS – A Fresh Singer-Songwriter Series
September 11th through November 13th
October 9 – Mark Croft

Mark Croft is an award-winning singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist who has always been unafraid to break the genre barriers. Croft takes inspiration from a variety of musical styles and blends them into his own Roots, Rock & Americana based approach to songwriting, infusing soulful performances with infectious rhythms and unforgettable melodies. A seasoned performer, Croft has been serving up exciting and emotional shows to audiences for almost twenty years, releasing six albums of original music in that time. His booming baritone vocals, finely crafted songs, and ability to navigate his six-string with superiority, has garnered him praise as the a classic triple-threat.

Sherper’s, the family-owned outdoor retailer that has been a community cornerstone since 1935, is celebrating 90 years in business with a three-day anniversary festival across its three store locations.

From October 10th–12th, customers can enjoy free live music, free kids’ activities, local food and drink, bags tournaments, and giveaways totaling more than $30,000. The festivities at the Port Washington location Friday, Oct. 10, will run from noon to 2-9 p.m., with Wire & Nail taking the stage from 6-9 p.m.

Each location will host its own full day of family-friendly fun, with highlights including:

FREE GIVEAWAYS: Over $30,000 in free giveaways including a free commemorative 90th Anniversary Yeti mug with qualifying purchase, free military branch hats for active-duty military/veterans with any purchase, and raffles including a grand prize package of an Old Town Sportsman Kayak, Malone Kayak Trailer, and Bending Branches Paddle (valued at $3729) at each location.
FREE LIVE MUSIC: Wire & Nail (Port Washington) and Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (Hales Corners & Oconomowoc)
FREE KIDS’ ACTIVITIES: Bounce house, games, crafts, bubble machines, bonfire with s’mores, and more.
LOCAL FOOD AND BEER: Special “Sherptoberfest” beer brewed exclusively for the event by local brewery, Inventors Brewpub. Food from Inventors Brewpub as well.
BAGS TOURNAMENT: $20 entry with online pre-registration.
ANNIVERSARY SALES: Up to 90% off throughout the weekend.

For more information: https://sherpers.com/events

MELT: CONVERGENCE 10.10.25 // PRESSBOARD // ~~(TILDETILDE) // HOT SCIENCE // DELILAC // ORANGE DRINK // BLACK LINES, DIN SKY // THE DEMIX // NUNS OF THE MISSISSIPPI // VENUE: The Lanai / Canni Infusion Bar & Café

MELT: CONVERGENCE brings artists together in a shared act of creation — immersive and alive — a night built to be lived, felt, and carried forward. MELT has never been just another night of music — it is a passage, a gathering, a doorway. In a world that asks you to scroll, numb, and repeat, MELT asks you to show up, feel, and be changed.

Born in Milwaukee on 1/11/11, MELT began as an experiment in sound — an unauthorized transmission vibrating through venues, clubs, bars, and forgotten corners of the underground.

Each Convergence is a point of impact — the moment when frequencies align and fracture spreads. We assemble. We ignite. MELT pushes outward into everything.

No headliners. No gatekeepers. No genre gods. Each event is a singular rite — never repeated, never safe.

The portal opens Friday, October 10. Are you coming through?

Join us for a latin themed MKE Music Night, a celebration of music and culture🎶

Enjoy a diverse mix of Latin sounds from around the world starting with a special boleros set performed by your musical host Tlalók 💃🏼🕺🏽 Argentinian musician Cristian Sideral will then be making his Linneman's debut with an intimate solo set. Pulpa Guayaba will then take the stage by storm with their Latin flavor! Lastly, Los Mitoteros will be taking us home with the smooth grooves of Latin America as a 12 piece band :O You won’t wanna miss this epic showcase🎊 Come out and support our 5th annual latin night 🌵🌵

📅 Friday, October 10th
⏰ 6:30pm Doors Open • 7pm Music Begins
🏠 at Linneman's Riverwest Inn
📍 1001 E. Locust St.
💰 $15 Cover • 21+

Tlalok ~ https://www.flow.page/tlalok-music
Los Mitoteros ~ https://www.flow.page/losmitoteros
Cristian Sideral ~ https://on.soundcloud.com/7gmoeo0sjGmwNFVUTn
MKE Music Night ~ https://www.flow.page/mkemusicnight
Pulpa de Guayaba ~

Help support the local Milwaukee Music Scene by listening to my local DIY scene Spotify playlist right here!!

An evening of traditional Irish folk music with legendary folk singer Andy Irvine.

Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as "a tradition in himself." Musician, singer, and songwriter Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his over 55-year career. From Sweeney's Men in the mid-60s to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s, his duo with Paul Brady in the late 70s, and then from Patrick Street to Mozaik, LAPD, and Usher’s Island, Andy has been a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians.

See Andy at the CelticMKE Center, the home of Milwaukee Irish Fest, located in the village of Wauwatosa.

This event is part of the Ceol and Ól Celtic Concert Series, proudly brought to you by Guinness.

Breaking And Entering is at Cactus Club with a huge show full of local hip hop and dub. DJ Swadetrackz is on the tables as we welcome Milwaukee Dub Massive, Q Tha Ruler, WillOnWater, PeezSW and Spaidez to the stage! This is an all-ages show! Tickets are on sale now! $10 in advance, $15 day-of-show. See you there!

Join us on a musical journey from your first day in the valley all the way to your arrival to the summit, with the brand new Stardew Valley concert Symphony of Seasons!

Curated by ConcernedApe, Symphony of Seasons features a 35-piece orchestra performing the most memorable music from the game, and a screen above the stage playing gameplay footage plus original content created exclusively for this tour.

Concert-goers can look forward to hearing the game's most cherished songs as they watch their farm grow throughout the seasons and explore some of the valley’s most memorable locations, from Pelican Town to the Skull Cavern, Ginger Island to Calico Desert, the Submarine to the Wizard's Tower and much more.

Sherper’s, the family-owned outdoor retailer that has been a community cornerstone since 1935, is celebrating 90 years in business with a three-day anniversary festival across its three store locations.

From October 10th–12th, customers can enjoy free live music, free kids’ activities, local food and drink, bags tournaments, and giveaways totaling more than $30,000. The festivities at the Hales Corners location Saturday, Oct. 11, will run from noon to 9 p.m., with Horseshoes & Hand Grenades taking the stage from 6-9 p.m.

Each location will host its own full day of family-friendly fun, with highlights including:

FREE GIVEAWAYS: Over $30,000 in free giveaways including a free commemorative 90th Anniversary Yeti mug with qualifying purchase, free military branch hats for active-duty military/veterans with any purchase, and raffles including a grand prize package of an Old Town Sportsman Kayak, Malone Kayak Trailer, and Bending Branches Paddle (valued at $3729) at each location.
FREE LIVE MUSIC: Wire & Nail (Port Washington) and Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (Hales Corners & Oconomowoc)
FREE KIDS’ ACTIVITIES: Bounce house, games, crafts, bubble machines, bonfire with s’mores, and more.
LOCAL FOOD AND BEER: Special “Sherptoberfest” beer brewed exclusively for the event by local brewery, Inventors Brewpub. Food from Inventors Brewpub as well.
BAGS TOURNAMENT: $20 entry with online pre-registration.
ANNIVERSARY SALES: Up to 90% off throughout the weekend.

For more information: https://sherpers.com/events

Get ready for an interactive show full of crowd favorites, raffle baskets, and games. Whether you're clapping or singing along, this is one night you won’t want to miss! Enjoy a night of music and supporting adults with disabilities! Proceeds from the event support Creative Community Living Services and their efforts to provide high-quality care to adults with disabilities across the state of Wisconsin. We can't wait to see you there! 

In Chase’s own words:

“In the decade before his passing, Prince allowed me to travel the world with this phenomenally talented group of musicians and perform in Tribute and in Reverence to his music. In particular, over the past 14 years, Chase & Ovation has been allowed and extremely blessed to perform a monthly concert at Prince’s favorite hometown/local live music venue (‘Bunkers Music Bar’) located in our hometown and in the heart of the North Loop of the Purple City of Minneapolis. We have always done so with Prince’s knowledge under the name ‘Chase & Ovation,’ and are frequently joined on stage with many of Prince’s former band mates. I wake up filled with gratitude every day and give thanks in prayer for the gift of music that Prince has given to me… but MORE importantly the many gifts that he gave the world!”

Let us always remember to Celebrate the Love… the Life… And The Music of PRINCE!
~Tommy Chase~