Events

The 2013 Milwaukee Day™ events are here! Keep checking back for a continually updated listing. Fun for everyone. All events occur on Sunday, April 14th, 2013. We’re proud to help kick off Young Professional Week, organized by our friends at NEWaukee!

Ring in Milwaukee Day™ at City Hall, 10AM
At 10am we’re kicking off Milwaukee Day with the ringing of the City Hall Bell! Come join us for the celebration and have a free cup of coffee, provided by the fine folks at Anodyne. FREE!

Milwaukee Day™ Takes Out the Trash, 11AM
What better way to show your love for this city than a little spring cleaning?! Meet us at Washington Park (4420 West Vliet Street) for a clean-up. We will be working with our friends at Purpose by Design, who will provide rubber gloves and trash bags.

Milwaukee Day™ Short Film Fest, The Hotel Foster, 3-5PM
Second annual screening of Milwaukee-based short films, music videos, trailers, vintage newsreels, and ephemera. This year see work by Sam Macon, Manny Marquez, Xavier Ruffin, Cream City Soudcheck, and more. FREE!

Downtown Thru the Eras Tour by Historic Milwaukee, 1PM & 4PM
This unique tour of our most prestigious downtown buildings starts at
the Plankinton Building and ends at the Milwaukee Art Museum to view
its stunning architecture. FREE!
Where to Meet: Meet in front of the T.J. Maxx entrance in the
Plankinton Building (Shops of Grand Avenue) 161 W. Wisconsin Ave.
RSVP: Each tour is limited to 30 people. Let us know you’re coming by sending an email with your name, tour time, and “ERAS” in the subject heading to milwaukeeday@gmail.com. UPDATE: The 1pm ERAS tour is now SOLD OUT!

Historic Third Ward Tour by Historic Milwaukee, 1PM & 4PM
This up-and-coming area grew out of the ashes of the 1892 fire that
destroyed an early Irish neighborhood. Learn of its becoming a desired
location for condos, boutiques, theaters, restaurants and pubs. FREE!
Where to Meet: Meet in front of the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N.
Water Street at the corner of Water and St. Paul.
RSVP: Each tour is limited to 30 people. Let us know you’re coming by sending an email with your name, tour time, and “THIRD WARD” in the subject heading to milwaukeeday@gmail.com. UPDATE: The 1pm Third Ward tour is now SOLD OUT!

Brady Street Tour by Historic Milwaukee, 1PM & 4PM
This East Side neighborhood, with its Polish and Italian
working class communities, briefly becameMilwaukee’s counter-culture
stronghold in the 60’s and 70’s. FREE!
Where to Meet: Meet at the N.E. corner of Humboldt Avenue and Brady
Street in front of St. Hedwig’s Church.
RSVP: Each tour is limited to 30 people. Let us know you’re coming by sending an email with your name, tour time, and “BRADY” in the subject heading to milwaukeeday@gmail.com. UPDATE: The 1pm Brady Street tour is now SOLD OUT!

414 Day Party UPDATE: due to weather, this event is now being moved one block east to Moct, 240 E. Pittsburgh Ave.
Featuring live performances by Hugh Bob & the Hustle, Jayk, Boy Blue, and Up North. Check out Division BMX, local vendors, artists, and much more. by Jason Burczyk & Rollie Flash, 4PM FREE!