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Bikini Kill will play Milwaukee's Riverside Theater in May

By Evan Rytlewski

Published November 6, 2019 at 10:26 AM CST

Earlier this year the legendary feminist punk band Bikini Kill surprised fans by reuniting for a series of shows in New York, Los Angeles and London, as well as a Riot Fest performance. It was the first time the group had performed since 1997.

And now that reunion has given way to even more ambitious 2020 plans. The group has announced an extensive, international tour that will include a Sunday, May 24 performance at the Riverside Theater.

Tickets are $39.50 in advance and $45 day of show. They're general admission and go on sale Friday at 11 a.m.

From the press release:

"These shows sees the band performing with their iconic line-up of  Kathleen Hanna on vocals,  Tobi Vail on drums, and  Kathi Wilcox on bass -- along with guitarist  Erica Dawn  Lyle. 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