Brew City Bulletin Weekend Events - August 22nd, August 23rd, August 24th

Falls Festival of the Arts (Saturday 8/23, 10am-5pm) (Downtown Menomonee Falls - Main Street, from Grand to Water Street, Menomonee Falls) KID FRIENDLY This year's festival showcases a diverse range of local, regional, and state-wide artists with art demonstrations, a Kids Art Zone, live original music, food trucks, and a beer & wine garden. What started as a small art walk five years ago has grown into one of the area's best free family festivals. Kids can participate in a free community art project while parents browse incredible local artwork and catch street performances. Great excuse to explore charming downtown Menomonee Falls if you haven't been. https://www.fallsfestivalofthearts.com/

Skatefest (Friday 8/22 & Saturday 8/23, 3pm-9pm) (Red Arrow Park, 920 N Water St, Milwaukee) KID FRIENDLY Come and celebrate Black Culture Skate Styles & History with live DJs, vendors, and free limited skate rental. This is a unique two-day celebration that brings roller skating culture to downtown Milwaukee's beautiful Red Arrow Park. Perfect chance to learn some moves, enjoy great music, and experience the rich history of Black roller skating culture. Free skate rentals make it accessible for everyone to join the fun, whether you're a seasoned skater or just getting started. https://county.milwaukee.gov/County-Events/Skatefest?Occurrence=2025-08-22T15:00:00

Run Back to School (Saturday 8/23, 9am start) (MPS Central Services Building, 5225 W. Vliet St, Milwaukee) KID FRIENDLY Celebrate the start of the school year with this 18th annual 5K run/1.5-mile walk that supports MPS youth sports and wellness programs. For just $5 for kids and $20 for adults, you get a commemorative t-shirt, medals for youth participants, live DJ entertainment, and a nutritious snack bag. Schools can even earn up to $1,000 in grants by forming teams with 25+ participants. Perfect family-friendly way to kick off the school year while supporting local education - strollers welcome! https://milwaukeerecreation.net/rec/Special-Events/Run-Back-to-School.htm

Fresh Coast Jazz Festival (Thursday 8/21, Friday 8/22, Saturday 8/23) (The Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee) This is one of the country's premiere smooth jazz festivals featuring legendary stars like Grammy-winning Jeff Lorber Fusion, 9-time Grammy nominee Gerald Albright, Chris Standring, and rising talent Kayla Waters. The weekend kicks off with "The Pairing" - an exclusive wine tasting with live Sade covers (only 150 seats), plus there's the sold-out Fresh Coast Cruise on Lake Michigan aboard the Edelweiss Harbor Lady. It's a "Party with a Purpose" since proceeds support scholarships, school music programs and healthcare initiatives. Perfect for jazz lovers looking for a sophisticated weekend in downtown Milwaukee. https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com/events/detail/fresh-coast-2025

Channel Paul - Let It Be (Saturday 8/23, 7pm-10pm) (716 Clinton Street, Waukesha) Milwaukee native Paul Kuhn brings his soulful, rhythmic songs and one-of-a-kind patented instrument, the Cellocaster, to an intimate downtown Waukesha venue for just $10. This guy has opened for Sheryl Crow, Barenaked Ladies, WAR, and the late Warren Zevon during his time in Aspen, Colorado. Channel Paul always aims to elevate the mood with feel-good original material and covers of his musical heroes. Perfect low-key evening to discover local talent with a fascinating backstory - plus he's doing great work serving Milwaukee's homeless population when he's not performing. https://www.downtownwaukesha.com/events/channel-paul-let-it-be/

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