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3rd St. Market Hall welcomes Num Pang, bringing bold Southeast Asian-American flavors to Downtown Milwaukee Num Pang is slated to open this April.

Press release: Num Pang is slated to open this April.

Here’s a Friday press release about MPS proposing to cut 260 non-classroom positions “While these decisions are difficult, they put MPS on a stronger long‑term foundation.”

Here’s a Friday press release about MPS proposing to cut 260 non-classroom positions

Here are all the new and wonderful things they’re building in Milwaukee (February 18 - March 3, 2026) Ivanhoe Plaza and Red Arrow Park are due for redesigns, and Milwaukee wants YOU to weigh in.

Ivanhoe Plaza and Red Arrow Park are due for redesigns, and Milwaukee wants YOU to weigh in.

Out today: New MKE music from Known Moons, God’s Outlaw, Lords Of Apricity Happy Friday! Please enjoy new Milwaukee music from Known Moons, God’s Outlaw, and Lords Of Apricity.

Happy Friday! Please enjoy new Milwaukee music from Known Moons, God's Outlaw, and Lords Of Apricity.

Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Aliota’s Pub & Grill makes a strong case for strip mall fish frys The perch fish fry at Aliota’s Pub & Grill is generally satisfying and good all around.

The perch fish fry at Aliota's Pub & Grill is generally satisfying and good all around.

Highland Community School plays with fire, gets burned in ‘The Pyromaniacs’ “These are kids just working their hearts out. There’s so much to love about these groups.”

"These are kids just working their hearts out. There's so much to love about these groups."

No longer the WurstBar on Brady: Underground Tavern offers retooled menu, slightly different look Is this change for the better and, more importantly, does it have staying power?

Goodbye, WurstBar. Hello, Underground Tavern.

WMSE’s Local/Live: Altered Five Blues Band (Live from Anodyne) WMSE’s local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m.

This week on WMSE’s Local/Live: Altered Five Blues Band!

Here’s the recently announced date of the 2026 Center Street Daze Festival, and that’s it The date of the 2026 Center Street Daze Festival. Seriously, that’s it.

The date of the 2026 Center Street Daze Festival. Seriously, that's it.

Incredible India Festival will return to Henry Maier Festival Park July 18 “With expanded hours and a larger footprint, we’re excited to offer an even more engaging and immersive experience this year.”

“With expanded hours and a larger footprint, we're excited to offer an even more engaging and immersive experience this year.”

Here’s everything you need to know about Sunday’s Meatless Raffle Bring home the bacon (figuratively) March 8 at this 100% vegetarian version of a Midwest tradition.

Sunday at Cactus Club! Be there!

Midwest Gaming Classic will celebrate 25th anniversary April 24-26, is gonna be BIG “We’ve always tried to create a place where everyone feels welcome, where you can share what you love and find your people. After 25 years, that idea still guides everything we do.”

"We've always tried to create a place where everyone feels welcome, where you can share what you love and find your people. After 25 years, that idea still guides everything we do."

‘It feels like our home’: Lion’s Tooth celebrates five years in Bay View “It’s always an experience when you come in.”

Long live Lion’s Tooth!

5 reasons the Milwaukee Bucks will make the playoffs (and might even make a run) Please try to stop laughing for a few minutes and read why we feel strangely confident about the team heading into the final six weeks of the regular season.

It’s been a season to forget so far, but get ready to see your Milwaukee Bucks in the playoffs this spring! We think. Maybe.

Council passes two ‘ICE Out MKE’ items, including resolution calling for ICE abolishment “We should take action today to call on the City to oppose what’s going on with ICE, and to oppose the very existence and call for the abolition of ICE.”

“Adopting this resolution that calls for the abolition of ICE could potentially put us on a list in Donald Trump's White House of cities that are sanctuary cities. I am in support of us being declared a sanctuary city. I want to end up on that list.”

WMSE celebrates 45 years with launch of new Radiate Festival Introducing a free electronic dance music experience at Third Space Brewing on May 30.

Press release: Introducing a free electronic dance music experience at Third Space Brewing on May 30.

Milwaukee Police Department adopts SOP modification prohibiting facial coverings, a victory for increased transparency under Council’s ICE Out framework “There will be no secret police in our city, and we are setting high standards for safety for all.”

Press release: Milwaukee Police Department adopts SOP modification prohibiting facial coverings, a victory for increased transparency under Council’s ICE Out framework

From fair favorites to backyard BBQ, new flavors on deck at American Family Field New local vendors debut at The Alley and 3rd Street Market Hall Annex.

Press release: New local vendors debut at The Alley and 3rd Street Market Hall Annex.

And “Milwaukee’s Best Bloody” of 2026 is… Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people gathered at 3rd Street Market Hall to drink bloodies and raise over $55,000 for Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation.

Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people gathered at 3rd Street Market Hall to drink bloodies and raise over $55,000 for Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation.

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: March 2-8, 2026 This week/weekend in Milwaukee events: Meatless Raffle, Lion’s Tooth Birthday Bash, Milwaukee Record Club, Anime Milwaukee, more.

The week/weekend ahead…

Women’s Beer And Spirits Collective to host more than 20 Milwaukee-area fundraising events in March The group is partnering with local bars to raise funds for a variety of female-focused organizations this month.

Women's Beer and Spirits Collective is putting on more than 20 events that will raise funds for female-focused organizations in March.

Milwaukee Film buys Downer Theatre, launches restoration campaign “Owning the Downer Theatre is a dream-come-true for Milwaukee Film.”

Milwaukee Film buys Downer Theatre, launches restoration campaign

Welcome to March: Here’s what you’re doing this month Get ready for touring musicians and comics, great local concerts, the return of a comedy club, some compelling food-focused events, and more.

Hello, March.

We went to every George Webb in the world on February 29 This Leap Year, two men embarked on a heroic adventure that would span 23 hours, 610 miles, and 29 locations of the Wisconsin diner chain. It wasn’t fun.

Ten years ago. Journalism hasn't been the same since.

Milwaukee Music Roundup: February 2026 New Milwaukee music from Rosenau & Sanborn, Lake Drive, Maximiano, Lorna Dune, more.

The month in MKE music.

Yep!

Enjoy Every Fish Fry Wisconsin fish fry reviews, features, more. All from Milwaukee fish fry expert Caleb Westphal. Enjoy Every Fish Fry!

All things fish fry, in one convenient page.

‘I’m not done yet’: Gary Witt has a 22-pound binder full of support for Miller High Life Theatre “If you base your study of tearing down High Life on the fact that Landmark Credit Union Live is going to put it out of business, then you’re a f***ng idiot.”

“If you base your study of tearing down High Life on the fact that Landmark Credit Union Live is going to put it out of business, then you’re a f***ing idiot.”

Here are some of my favorite fish sandwiches in the Milwaukee area You can reel some of these in at local bars, restaurants, and corner cafes.

There's no fish fry column this week, so we're shining a light on fish sandwiches instead.

MKE Music Rewind: John The Savage, s/t (2012) There are certain Milwaukee bands who possess the uncanny ability to transport listeners to another place and time.

John The Savage appreciation post.