FEATURED EVENTS | What’s happening in Milwaukee

FEATURED EVENTS

Volunteer opportunity: Public planting day at Forest Home Cemetery

As the Upper Midwest’s finest example of a rural garden cemetery, Forest Home boasts dozens of garden beds and thousands of annual and perennial plantings throughout our nearly 200-acre property. The majority of these plants are placed in late May so we don't run the risk of cold temperatures that would threaten new plants. With our Memorial Day event, that leaves a very tight window to get everything in the ground for our small grounds staff.
Dates: 
05/19/2025
9 am
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Location:

2405 W Forest Home Ave.
Milwaukee, WI, 53215
United States

Phone:

414-645-2632

Night Sky Viewing at the Wehr Nature Center

Look through a telescope and learn about the night sky with experts from the Wehr Astronomical Society. Cloudy Skies cancel this event.
Dates: 
05/23/2025
8 pm - 11 pm
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Organization:

Wehr Nature Center

Location:

9701 W College Ave
Franklin, WI, 53132
United States

Phone:

414-425-8550

The National Memorial Day Concert - LIVE STREAM

On the eve of Memorial Day, a star-studded lineup will grace the stage for one of PBS’ highest-rated programs. This multi-award-winning television event honors the military service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Check your local listings.
Dates: 
05/25/2025
8pm EDT / 7pm CDT / 6pm MDT / 5pm PDT / 4pm AKDT
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Location:

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Wednesday Garden Walks at the Boerner Botanical Gardens

Join the community for a beautiful, guided walk through the Boerner Botanical Gardens.
Dates: 
05/21/2025
05/28/2025
06/04/2025
6 pm - 7:30 pm
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Location:

9400 Boerner Dr
Hales Corners, WI, 53130
United States

Phone:

(414) 525-5653

Madison’s Hidden History: From Myth to Mystery

Beneath the neatly kept streets of Wisconsin’s capital, secrets and stories abound—go beyond the well-known facts, figures, spaces and places of Madison to learn about odd characters, mysterious happenings and macabre events. From hauntings and hijinks to magic and even murder, From Myth to Mystery takes tour-goers on a strange ride through Madison's lesser-known past. Stops along the way include local hauntings, the sites of stunts performed by famed magician Harry Houdini, the remains of Jeffrey Dahmer, a rumored mythical lake monster and much more.
Dates: 
05/22/2025
07/24/2025
07/26/2025
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Location:

30 N Carroll St
Madison, WI, 53703
United States

Phone:

(608) 264-6555

History Sandwiched In Spring 2025 at the Wisconsin History Museum

Wish there was a way to get a crash course on the most unique aspects of Wisconsin history in one place? Look no further than History Sandwiched In, where on select Tuesdays, scholars, historians, authors and community members from across the states share engaging presentations on wide-ranging historical topics of interest.
Dates: 
05/27/2025
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Location:

30 N Carroll St
Madison, WI, 53703
United States

Phone:

(608) 264-6555

Carmen at the MPAC

Celebrated worldwide, Carmen remains an unmissable opera that inspired a legend. Bizet’s Carmen is centered on the passionate and free-spirited Carmen, a seductive cigarette factory worker who lives by her own rules. Her love triangle with soldier Don José and bullfighter Escamillo leads to jealousy, betrayal, and tragedy. Carmen’s fierce independence and tragic end make it a compelling tale of love, obsession, and fate.
Dates: 
05/18/2025
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Location:

929 N Water St
Milwaukee, WI, 53202
United States

Phone:

414.273.7206

Historic Narrated Boat Tour with Edelweiss Boats

Travel through downtown Milwaukee underneath its bridges, see historical landmarks and get incredible views of the Milwaukee skyline including the Milwaukee Art Museum (Calatrava), Discovery World, Summerfest grounds, and yacht clubs. This narrated tour is brought to you by Historic Milwaukee, Inc (HMI). Their team of knowledgeable volunteer narrators will provide an informative and enjoyable experience while cruising down the Milwaukee River and the inner and outer harbors. A portion of the ticket sales from this cruise go directly towards supporting HMI's mission.
Dates: 
05/18/2025
05/21/2025
05/22/2025
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Location:

205 W. Highland Ave.
Milwaukee, WI, 53203
United States

Phone:

(414) 276-7447

TAKAAT (of Mdou Moctar) at the Cactus Club

TAKAAT (pronounced tuh-cot), meaning “noise” in the Tuareg language Tamashek, is the trio of Ahmoudou Madassane, Mikey Coltun, and Souleymane Ibrahim, also known as the rhythm section of Mdou Moctar. TAKAAT is sonic chaos, improvisation, freedom of exploration, and the punk styles of bands such as Fugazi and Unwound, all mixed together with the guitar music from the Sahel.
Dates: 
05/19/2025
7 pm
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Organization:

Cactus Club

Location:

2496 S Wentworth Ave
Milwaukee, WI, 53207
United States

Phone:

(414) 897-0663