This weekend, doors across the Milwaukee area will once again be flung open to allow behind-the-scenes access and exploration covering a range of interests, from brewing companies to basilica. For this edition of Doors Open, we decided to focus on what we know best: music.
If you’re going to be out and about for the event this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24, there are several music and music-adjacent venues to check out, as well as a trio of actual performances to enjoy. Take a look at your options below and add them to your “Favorites” list on the Doors Open website, where you can find all of the locations participating in this year’s event.
Performances
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N. Art Museum Dr.
Noon-3 p.m. Saturday
As part of the “Songs About Building and Moods” series from Access Contemporary Music (ACM), there will be a live performance of an original music composition at the Quadracci Pavilion every 15 minutes.
War Memorial Center
750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
Noon-2 p.m. Saturday
Milwaukee composer and musician Jessica Baker will put on a live performance that’s also part of the series from ACM, a nonprofit organization dedicated to integrating musical creativity into everyday life.
Walker’s Point Center for the Arts
839 S. 5th St.
2 p.m. Saturday
Latin hip-hop duo Browns Crew will join host Kennita Hickman for Artist Eats, a travel/culture series that explores cities through their food and music scenes. The show includes live music, an interview and food, with free tickets available now via Eventbrite.
Other music venues
Falcon Bowl
810 E. Clarke St.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts
926 E. Center St.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
Marcus Performing Arts Center
929 N. Water St.
1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Turner Hall
1034 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
WMSE Studios
820 N. Milwaukee St.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
