April 2026 Currents Calendar

1 WEDNESDAY — All Fools’ Day. Passover begins.

ANODYNE COFFEE, 224 W Bruce X-Ray Arcade presents…MATT PRYOR, with Small Uncle and Human Ant Farm. Doors 6:30, show 7:30

ART*BAR Karaoke, 9pm

BREMEN CAFÉ Trivia w/Sean, 7pm; Passion Park, 9pm

FALCON HALL PILE: SPRING TOUR 2026, 7pm doors, 7:30 show

LAKEFRONT BREWERY Trivia Night, 6:30-8:30

LINNEMAN’S Acoustic Open Stage — Doors open and sign-up starts at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Featured performer: Sam (The Upside)

PINK HOUSE STUDIO GIA Grace in Action 4 Everybody (9:15am); Yoga w/ Kat (11am-Noon); Clown Practice (6-7:45pm); Vocal Jam – Improv and play (8-9:30pm)

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Community Class: Spring Break Morning Wiggles! 9-10am. // Beginning Yoga Course w/ Sara (10-11:15) // Open Practice for RY Students w/ Sara (11:30a-1pm)

THE GATHERING TABLE, 2nd & Clarke All Peoples Church’s Gathering Table has fresh and free produce, organic veggies, eggs, yogurt, sandwich bread, whole grain pastas, rice, and so much more! 1-4pm

THE GIG, 1132 E Wright (at Dousman) Wednesday Night Music! 9pm-midnight

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell Scoochie Boochie with special guest Billy Marchiafava

WOODLAND PATTERN *zoom* Reading Group: online on Zoom. Reading The Crystal Text by Clark Coolidge. 6-7:15pm

WXRW 104.1FM RIVERWEST RADIO OWL (Older. Wiser. Local) Karen Beaumont Presents: Poetry of James Joyce (with music). 3:30pm. Stream live or listen to archive at riverwestradio.com.

2 THURSDAY

bar centro Jazz Jam (every first Thursday) — no cover. Drink specials. 8:30pm Garret Waite Trio. 9pm open jam

FALCON NEST SUSHI COWBOY W/ VENTURER & TRIPTYCH

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OWL (Older. Wiser. Local) Vince Bushell of Riverwest Currents: April 2026. 1-4pm.

NASHVILLE NORTH Adorner, 7-10pm

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Community Class: Spring Break Morning Wiggles! (9-10am). Continuing Yoga w/ Sara, 10am. Yoga for Elders & Elders-to-be, 1:30 – 2:45pm

THE ARGO, 334 E Silver Spring Steely Dead, 8-10pm

THE ESTATE, 2423 N Murray Steve Peplin & the MATC Honors Ensemble. 7pm. $15

THE GIG, 1132 E Wright (at Dousman) Trivia, 7-9pm

VEGGAS PUB Karaoke, 9pm

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell Rosenau & Sanborn, 8pm

3 FRIDAY — GOOD FRIDAY

AMORPHIC BEER, 3700 N Fratney The Book Drop reading series in the back room, 7pm

ANODYNE COFFEE, 224 W Bruce Matthew Skoller and Chicago Wind with special guest Harrell ‘Young Rell” Davenport. Doors 6:30, show 7:30

ART*BAR Live Music w/Lindsay Shanks, 9pm

bar centro JULI WOOD with Mrs Fun. & Outer Limits Duo. 8-10pm. $15

BREMEN CAFÉ Drumbalaya

FALCON HALL THE TWILIGHT BOWL: BIZARRO NIGHT

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS FUGUE STATE Screening 6-10pm, film, $10 cover.

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OWL (Older. Wiser. Local) Artist talk for “The Time Is Now” exhibition. 1-4pm.

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Volunteer food sort hours: 8:30-10:30am

MAD PLANET Friday Night Retro Dance Party w/ DJ Paul H, doors 9pm

NASHVILLE NORTH Wonderful Bluffer, 7-10pm

PINK HOUSE STUDIO GIA Grace in Action 4 Everybody (9:15am); African Fitness-Dance, 6-7pm

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Yoga for Mobility & Stability w/ Tracey, 10-11:30am.

SHANK HALL Very Garcia. 8pm. $23

THE ARGO, 334 E Silver Spring Not Quite Brothers, 8-10pm

THE ESTATE, 2423 N Murray Smoke N’ Mirrors. 2 shows, 7 and 9:30pm. $15

UPTOWNER DJ Gardezi, 9pm

UWM PLANETARIUM Arabian Nights. 7-8pm. Did you know that many names of stars are Arabic? Join us in an exploration of Arab culture, from food to architecture, as well as its many contributions to astronomy.

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell Sixteen Candles — The Nation’s Premier 80’s Pop Experience

4 SATURDAY – 16^th Riverwest Follies at Falcon Bowl

ANODYNE COFFEE, 224 W Bruce X-Ray Arcade presents… MX LONELY / SHAMEWAVE / SUPERGLUE / HYPERSLEEP. Doors 6, show 7pm.

ART*BAR Live Music w/ Michael Grabner, 9pm

bar centro ANTHONY DEUTSCH SOLO, 8-10pm, $15-20

BREMEN CAFÉ Jene Jackson 10pm. ELOUR 10:45pm. Thick Needles 11:45pm

INSPIRATION STUDIOS, 1500 S 73rd St Open Gallery: Growing Reflections by Leah Cashaw, 11am-1pm.

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS Free Improvisation Sessions, 10am-Noon. // Roy Haynes Tribute Concert, 7-10pm, Jazz, $10 cover.

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Food Distribution at St. Casimir’s Church — 8:30-10:30am. Proudly serving the 53212, 53211, 53217, 53202, and 53203 zip codes!

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Volunteer food distribution hours: 7:30-11:30am

LINNEMAN’S Local Legends w/ The Uncomfortable Moments, James the Boneless, Little Ducks. 7:30pm, $10

MAD PLANET The New New w/ Elechronic DJs. Doors 9pm.

MIRAMAR THEATRE Hipster Disco, 9pm

nashville north The Ramble, 7-10pm

PINK HOUSE STUDIO Core Connection, 10am-12:30pm. Instructed by Daniel Burkholder. $75

FALCON BOWL 16th Riverwest Follies! 3-9:30pm. Many talented acts, including some classic RW bands! $Give what you can, the more the merrier!

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Mat Pilates w/ Christine, 9-9:50am. Intermediate Iyengar Yoga w/Sara, 10:15am. Beginner Yoga 12 week course, 12:15pm.

SHANK HALL The Rangers, Dan Lepien. 8pm. $10

STAND FOR PEACE at King & Locust Join with Peace Action of Wisconsin in our 22nd year of standing for peace, noon until 1pm

THE ARGO, 334 E Silver Spring DEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FIESTAS (Bad Bunny Night) (18+). 8-10pm.

THE ESTATE, 2423 N Murray Berman/Stein Quartet. 7pm and 9:30pm. $15-20

UPTOWNER Passion Park, 12pm // MKE Verified, 9pm

5 SUNDAY — Easter

BREMEN CAFÉ Bremen Bazaar 12-7pm. Bingo 6pm

FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE, 3224 N Gordon Pl Meeting for worship, 10:15-11:45am

PINK HOUSE STUDIO Move In The Park, 11-12:30.

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Yoga Movement Fundamentals w/ Tracey, 10:30-11:45am. Community Gift w/ Helena, 2:30-4pm

THE GIG, 1132 E Wright (at Dousman) Bluegrass Jam! 1-4pm

UPTOWNER Wilson Blues, 3:30pm

6 MONDAY

ANODYNE COFFEE, 224 W Bruce Brunettes on Tour: Erin Cholakian + Anastasia Jacques + Grace Bahler. Doors 6:30, show 7:30

BREMEN CAFÉ Comedy Open Mic, 8pm. Then Music Open Mic w/ Thalok

FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE, 3224 N Gordon Place Meditation for Everyone: Transform Your Mind, Transform Your World. Buddhist Monk Gen Kelsang Dorje. 6:30-8pm. Drop-in or sign-up in advance at meditationinmadison.org/MKE. All welcome. $15 donation.

INSPIRATION STUDIOS, 1500 S 73rd St Auditions: Theatrical Tendencies presents REGRETS ONLY. 6:30pm

LINNEMAN’S Poet’s Monday! Doors 7pm, performances start 7:30pm. $3 cover. Featured poet: Milwaukee Poet Laureate Emeritus Mario the Poet

MAXIE’S, 6732 W Fairview Monday Night Jazz, 5:30-8pm

PINK HOUSE STUDIO Yoga with Sarah, Kat or Montana (6-7:15pm)

UPTOWNER Open Mic, 7pm

7 TUESDAY — Spring Election — VOTE! Information at MyVote.WI.gov

ANODYNE COFFEE, 224 W Bruce WMSE Local Live with The Crosses. Doors 5pm, showtime 6pm.

BLACK HUSKY BREWING Milwaukee’s Worst Trivia, 6:30-9pm.

BREMEN CAFÉ Karoake 9pm

FALCON BOWL Traditional Tuesdays — Swing Dance lesson, 7-8pm; live music 8-10pm

INSPIRATION STUDIOS, 1500 S 73rd St Auditions: Theatrical Tendencies presents REGRETS ONLY. 6:30pm

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Food Distribution at St. Casimir’s Church — 4-6pm. Proudly serving the 53212, 53211, 53217, 53202, and 53203 zip codes!

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Volunteer food distribution hours: 2:30 or 3:30 – 6:30pm

MIRAMAR THEATRE R&B Party DJ’d by Mr. New York. Doors 9pm. Free cover for ladies, 9-10pm.

PINK HOUSE STUDIO GIA Grace in Action 4 Everybody (9:15am); Keep It Simple Yoga (6pm)

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Yoga for Mobility & Stability w/Tracey, 10-11:30am.

SHANK HALL The Damn Quails. 8pm. $20

8 WEDNESDAY

ART*BAR Karaoke, 9pm

BLACK HUSKY BREWING Traditional Irish Music Jam Session, 6:30-9pm

BREMEN CAFÉ Trivia w/Sean, 7pm

INSPIRATION STUDIOS at Talia’s Event Venue West Allis Arts & Allies Series #2 at Talia’s Event Venue, 7423 West Greenfield Ave

LAKEFRONT BREWERY Trivia Night, 6:30-8:30

LINNEMAN’S Acoustic Open Stage — Doors open and sign-up starts at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Featured performer: Shawn Gurath

PINK HOUSE STUDIO GIA Grace in Action 4 Everybody (9:15am); Yoga w/ Kat (11am-Noon); Clown Practice (6-7:45pm)

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Beginning Yoga Course w/ Sara (10-11:15) // Open Practice for RY Students w/ Sara (11:30a-1pm)

SHANK HALL James Lee Stanley. 8pm. $25

THE GIG, 1132 E Wright (at Dousman) Wednesday Night Music! 9pm-midnight

UPTOWNER Lokye

WOODLAND PATTERN *in person* Workshop Series: Over the Prairie//Under the Prairie with Lily Lalios. Free, but please register on woodlandpattern.org.

WXRW 104.1FM RIVERWEST RADIO OWL (Older. Wiser. Local)Karen Beaumont presents: Donika Kelly (w/ music). 3:30pm. Stream live or listen to archive at riverwestradio.com.

9 THURSDAY

ANODYNE COFFEE, 224 W Bruce Sharks 4 Sale + ourVanity + Pinellas Park. Doors 6, show 7pm

bar centro YONAT PIVA: Daughter Undone – brooding indie grooves, 8-10pm, $10

BREMEN CAFÉ Riverwest Alternative, 9pm

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OWL (Older. Wiser. Local) Native American Drumming and Talk on
Sacred Traditions, with Andres Reyes Ynnocenciol. 1-4pm.

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Continuing Yoga w/ Sara, 10am. Yoga for Elders & Elders-to-be, 1:30 – 2:45pm

THE ESTATE, 2423 N Murray ZETI, 7pm. Price w/ Fees: $18.26 – $20.99

THE GIG, 1132 E Wright (at Dousman) Trivia, 7-9pm

VEGGAS PUB Karaoke, 9pm

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell Ryan Caraveo: The Forever Foggy Tour with special guest Travis Thompson, 8pm

10 FRIDAY

ANODYNE COFFEE, 224 W Bruce Cello Madness 2026: The Belle Weather and Cel Canto. 7:30 show. $15 adv / $20 door

ART*BAR Live Music w/ Matthew Adam Pejovic, 9pm

BIKE EXPO SALE, State Fair Park 12-8pm. Free admission. Over 2,000 bicycles on sale: new, used, electric … plus thousands of accessories, blowout items, parts, apparel, and more.

FALCON HALL UNDERCOVER DANCE PARTY: SILENT DISCO

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS Em Spel + Caley Conway + Wandering Nerve, 7-10pm, Experimental/folk, $10-20 sliding scale.

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS Katherine Yets returns with Hands-On Honing Poetry. 1-4pm

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Volunteer food sort hours: 8:30-10:30am

LINNEMAN’S Anhero w/ Home Going, Mural Hall. Doors 7pm, music 8pm. $10

MAD PLANET The B-Sides: Retro Video Dance Party w/ Dance Commandr and DJ Synthia. Doors 9pm.

MIRAMAR THEATRE AHEE – BassQuest Tour. All ages.

PINK HOUSE STUDIO GIA Grace in Action 4 Everybody (9:15am); African Fitness-Dance, 6-7pm

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Yoga for Mobility & Stability w/ Tracey, 10-11:30am. Community Class: Soulful Coloring, 4-6pm.

SHANK HALL Moonshine Bandits. 8pm. $30

THE ARGO, 334 E Silver Spring Smells Like Nirvana, 8-10pm

UPTOWNER Aden Stier Trio

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell Takuya Kuroda

11 SATURDAY

ANODYNE COFFEE, 224 W Bruce Blaque Diamond Entertainment Presents: Petals & Pasties “A Springtime Tease & Sleaze” Doors 7, show 8pm. $15 adv / $20 door

ART*BAR Live Music w/ Jacob Halbur, 9pm

bar centro MIKE ARNDT II QUINTET, 8-10pm, $15

BIKE EXPO SALE, State Fair Park 10am-8pm. Free admission. Over 2,000 bicycles on sale: new, used, electric … plus thousands of accessories, blowout items, parts, apparel, and more.

BREMEN CAFÉ BremSin w/ The Brewcity Bombshells

FALCON BOWL ALLEY CATS II: SPRING SOCIAL. Adoptable cats onsite. 12-3pm. // Sold out show at 6pm: Dead To Fall, Wings of Scralet, Dead Hands Rising, etc.

FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE, 3224 N Gordon Meditation Workshop: Stillness Within. Learn how to cultivate a “stillness within” that remains undisturbed by external chaos. 10am-12:30pm. $25

FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE, 3224 N Gordon Place Meditation Workshop: Stillness Within, led by Buddhist Monk Gen Kelsang Dorje. 10am-12:30pm. Sign-up in advance at meditation.today/milwaukee. All welcome. $25

INSPIRATION STUDIOS, 1500 S 73rd St Open Gallery: Growing Reflections by Leah Cashaw, 11am-1pm.

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS Free Improvisation Sessions, 10am-Noon.

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Food Distribution at St. Casimir’s Church — 8:30-10:30am. Proudly serving the 53212, 53211, 53217, 53202, and 53203 zip codes!

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Volunteer food distribution hours: 7:30-11:30am

LINNEMAN’S Lost Orange Cat w/ Cozy Danger. Doors 7pm. Music 8-11pm. $10

MAD PLANET House Your Body w/ Andrew Optimist, Jonn Hawley and special guest DJ/Producer Riptide. Doors 9pm

PINK HOUSE STUDIO Community Kirtan, 4-6pm

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Mat Pilates w/ Christine, 9-9:50am. Intermediate Iyengar Yoga w/Sara, 10:15am. Beginner Yoga Series w/ Sara, 12:15pm

SHANK HALL Throwing Muses, $35 // Them Dirty Roses, The Filthy Heathens. 8pm. $20

STAND FOR PEACE at 51st & Silver Spring Join with Peace Action of Wisconsin in our 22nd year of standing for peace, noon until 1pm

THE ARGO, 334 E Silver Spring OnWhat?! Presents// EUPHORIA. A DJay Mando Experience, 8-11pm // Ritt Momney, 8-10pm

THE COFFEE HOUSE, 2717 E Hampshire Gary Kitchin, John Granzow, and JP Spencer. 7:30-9:30 p.m.

THE ESTATE, 2423 N Murray Marquee & the Moonlighters. 7 and 9:30pm. $10 + tax

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell Arts Fishing Club

WOODLAND PATTERN *in person* Workshop: Writing Political Poetry with Ed Werstein. 1-5pm. $Give what you can, $20-150 sliding scale, all proceeds go directly to the instructor

12 SUNDAY

AMORPHIC BEER, 3700 N Fratney Riverwest Winter Farmers Market (indoors), 11am-3pm. A dozen vendors offering breads, preserved foods, cheese, eggs, meat, fresh produce while available, mushrooms, coffee, soups, and more. Double Dubs Wings and Tots out front 11am-8pm.

ANODYNE COFFEE, 224 W Bruce Bilingual Story Time with Señora Betty, 10am. // Sicard Hollow + Pert Near Sandstone. Doors 5pm, show 6pm. $15 adv /$20 at the door

BIKE EXPO SALE, State Fair Park 11am-5pm. Free admission. Over 2,000 bicycles on sale: new, used, electric … plus thousands of accessories, blowout items, parts, apparel, and more.

BREMEN CAFÉ Bremen Bazaar 12-7pm. Bingo 6pm

FALCON HALL 38th Annual Blessing of the Bock, Noon-3pm

FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE, 3224 N Gordon Pl Meeting for worship, 10:15-11:45am

PINK HOUSE STUDIO Move In The Park, 11-12:30 // Milwaukee Psychedelic Society, 4-5:30pm

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Community Class: Family Yoga w/ Jess & Hart, 9-10am. Yoga Movement Fundamentals w/ Tracey, 10:30-11:45am.

SHANK HALL The Silos, The Carolinas. 8pm, $20

THE GIG, 1132 E Wright (at Dousman) Bluegrass Jam! 1-4pm

UPTOWNER Wilson Blues, 3:30pm

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell Ray Lau

13 MONDAY

BREMEN CAFÉ Comedy Open Mic, 8pm. Then Music Open Mic w/ Max (Diet Lite)

LINNEMAN’S Poet’s Monday! Doors 7pm, performances start 7:30pm. $3 cover. Featured poet: Kavon Cortez Jones

MAXIE’S, 6732 W Fairview Monday Night Jazz, 5:30-8pm

PINK HOUSE STUDIO Yoga with Sarah, Kat or Montana (6-7:15pm)

UPTOWNER Open Mic, 7pm

14 TUESDAY

414 DAY FESTIVAL Celebrate Milwaukee Day! Visit milwaukeeday.com for details.

BLACK HUSKY BREWING Milwaukee’s Worst Trivia, 6:30-9pm.

BREMEN CAFÉ Karoake 9pm

EAST BRANCH MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY Wisdom Tuesday Potluck, Noon-2pm. “Nuanced Narratives in a Soundbite World” Ex Fabula’s Megan McGee will walk us through an exploration of the power of personal stories. Bring a dish to share or your own sandwich. Coffee will be provided.

FALCON BOWL Traditional Tuesdays — Swing Dance lesson, 7-8pm; live music 8-10pm

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Food Distribution at St. Casimir’s Church — 4-6pm. Proudly serving the 53212, 53211, 53217, 53202, and 53203 zip codes!

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Volunteer food distribution hours: 2:30 or 3:30 – 6:30pm

MIRAMAR THEATRE R&B Party DJ’d by Mr. New York. Doors 9pm. Free cover for ladies, 9-10pm.

PINK HOUSE STUDIO GIA Grace in Action 4 Everybody (9:15am); Keep It Simple Yoga (6pm)

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Yoga for Mobility & Stability w/Tracey, 10-11:30am. Community Class: Meditation with Isabel, 5-6pm.

SHANK HALL Alash. 8pm. $20

UPTOWNER 414 Day Celebration

15 WEDNESDAY

AMORPHIC BEER, 3700 N Fratney Three Minute Thesis XV @7pm (ya basically gotta show up by 5:30pm to get a seat, beer and food). Sign up to present!

ANODYNE COFFEE, 224 W Bruce An Evening with Norman Gilliland, 7pm

ART*BAR Karaoke, 9pm

BREMEN CAFÉ Trivia w/Sean, 7pm; Passion Park, 9pm

LAKEFRONT BREWERY Trivia Night, 6:30-8:30

LINNEMAN’S Acoustic Open Stage — Doors open and sign-up starts at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Featured performer: The Taxmen

PINK HOUSE STUDIO GIA Grace in Action 4 Everybody (9:15am); Yoga w/ Kat (11am-Noon); Clown Practice (6-7:45pm); Vocal Jam – Improv and play (8-9:30pm)

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Beginning Yoga Course w/ Sara (10-11:15) // Open Practice for RY Students w/ Sara (11:30a-1pm)

SHANK HALL Raynes. 8pm. $20 adv / $25 door.

THE GIG, 1132 E Wright (at Dousman) Wednesday Night Music! 9pm-midnight

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell WEDMKE 10 Year Anniversary of WEDMKE! 5pm

WOODLAND PATTERN *zoom* Reading Group: online on Zoom. Reading The Crystal Text by Clark Coolidge. 6-7:15pm

WXRW 104.1FM RIVERWEST RADIO OWL (Older. Wiser. Local) A.M. Book Report: Media Literacy for Navigating Disinformation. 3:30pm. Stream live or listen to archive at riverwestradio.com.

16 THURSDAY

ANODYNE COFFEE, 224 W Bruce X-Ray Arcade presents…OFF WITH THEIR HEADS / TOYS THAT KILL / PANEL. 7pm, $20+

bar centro Jazzy Joan Presents: European Gentlemen of Jazz – Italy, France & Germany, 7-11:30pm.

BREMEN CAFÉ Wyliegh Jakobs 8:30pm. Peter Hair 9:10pm. Evan McMillian 9:50pm. Robbie Sender 10:30pm
FALCON NEST Ragana with Eudaemon, I WishYouCameBack

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS Chuck LaPaglia Jazz Film Series “Bill Evans: Time Remembered,” Music by The Zoe Biller Trio, 6:30-9pm, $15 suggested donation ($10 Students)

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OWL (Older. Wiser. Local) Tech Questions. 1-4pm

LAKEFRONT BREWERY Spelling Bee Showdown – spelling, with a dash of trivia! 6:30-8:30pm

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Continuing Yoga w/ Sara, 10am. Yoga for Elders & Elders-to-be, 1:30 – 2:45pm

THE ESTATE, 2423 N Murray Carlos Adames Group’s April Latin Jazz & Open Jam, 7pm. $10 + tax

THE GIG, 1132 E Wright (at Dousman) Trivia, 7-9pm

VEGGAS PUB Karaoke, 9pm

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell Jammy Buffet Live and On Tour!

17 FRIDAY

ANODYNE COFFEE, 224 W Bruce The Moth: Sus. Stories about deception or sus(picion). True stories told liv. themoth.org. 8pm.

ART*BAR Live Music w/ Andrew Lehtinen, 9pm

FALCON HALL Clan of Xymox, Past Self, The Quilz

INSPIRATION STUDIOS, 1500 S 73rd St Lotus Theatre presents: FAST COMPANY. 7:30pm.

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS Jokes and Jazz, 7-10pm, Comedy, Jazz, Featured Comedians

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OWL (Older. Wiser. Local) Karen Beaumont: Chair Yoga. 1-4pm.

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Volunteer food sort hours: 8:30-10:30am

LINNEMAN’S Modern Tigers, Resurrectionists, Shrinestone. Doors 7, music 8pm. $10

MAD PLANET Retro Dance Party w/ SpudNikk. 9pm

MIRAMAR THEATRE KOAN Sound – Live Explorations

PINK HOUSE STUDIO GIA Grace in Action 4 Everybody (9:15am); African Dance- Traditional (6-7pm)

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Yoga for Mobility & Stability w/ Tracey, 10-11:30am.

SHANK HALL Shattered (Rolling Stones Tribute). 8pm .$20

UPTOWNER Psycho Swamp Stomp

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell NateWantsToBattle ‘Phantom Burial Tour’ with special guests Cam Steady & GENWUNNER

18 SATURDAY

ART*BAR Live Music w/ Michael McKinnon, 9pm

BLACK HUSKY BREWING Red Magic Spring Makers Market 2026. Noon-4pm.

BREMEN CAFÉ Artkiddmitch, BORYNSTARR, Effay, spaidez, ERICWITHTHEGLOCKINHISSOCK

FALCON HALL Ashes To Amber, Nature TV, Seth Charleston

INSPIRATION STUDIOS, 1500 S 73rd St Open Gallery: Growing Reflections by Leah Cashaw, 11am-1pm. // Lotus Theatre presents: FAST COMPANY, 7:30pm

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS Free Improvisation Sessions, 10am-Noon // Nuit du Surréalisme, 7-10pm, Experimental, $10 cover.

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Food Distribution at St. Casimir’s Church — 8:30-10:30am. Proudly serving the 53212, 53211, 53217, 53202, and 53203 zip codes!

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Volunteer food distribution hours: 7:30-11:30am

LINNEMAN’S Jesse Garwood Club w/ Mas Verde, The Yes And. 8-11pm. $10

MAD PLANET DEPECHE MODE vs NEW ORDER vs DURAN DURAN w/ DJ Frank Straka. Doors 9pm

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 814 W Wisconsin Milwaukee Zine Fest. 10:30am-4:30pm. Open to the public.

PINK HOUSE STUDIO Dances For Universal Peace w/ Robin & Micheal, 4-5:30pm, $30

RECORD STORE DAY Irving Place Records, Rushmor, Off the Beaten Path, We Buy Records, Acme Records, Lilliput … just some of the indie record stores participating. See recordstoreday.com for all the details.

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Mat Pilates w/ Christine, 9-9:50am. Intermediate Iyengar Yoga w/Sara, 10:15am. Beginner Yoga Series w/ Sara, 12:15pm

SHANK HALL Oceanic, Borderline, Lake Drive. 8pm. $17

STAND FOR PEACE at 16th & Wisconsin Join with Peace Action of Wisconsin in our 22nd year of standing for peace, noon until 1pm

THE ARGO, 334 E Silver Spring MKEMO Presents: Spitalfield w/ Park, Danny Stevens & Alley Eyes, 7-11pm

THE COFFEE HOUSE, 2717 E Hampshire Earth Poets Earthstravaganza, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

THE ESTATE, 2423 N Murray Heirloom. 7 and 9:30pm. $20 + tax

UPTOWNER Smoke & Paint (4:30) // 10kck (9pm)

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell The Astronomers with special guest BYRNE

19 SUNDAY

BREMEN CAFÉ Bremen Bazaar 12-7pm. Bingo 6pm. Hot Science 9pm. RGB Lighthouse 9:50pm. Cold Front 10:40pm. Dead Dead Swans 11:30pm

FALCON HALL High Score: A 4/20 Market. Noon – 3pm

FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE, 3224 N Gordon Pl Meeting for worship, 10:15-11:45am

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS Unsheathed Glory + TBD, 8-10pm, Experimental/ambient, $10 cover.

LAKEFRONT BREWERY Keg Stand Up, 7-8:30pm

PINK HOUSE STUDIO Move In The Park, 11-12:30.

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Yoga Movement Fundamentals w/ Tracey, 10:30-11:45am. Community Gift w/ Helena, 2:30-4pm

SHANK HALL My Brightest Diamond. 8pm, $25

THE ARGO, 334 E Silver Spring MKEMO Presents: Gold Steps w/ When The Sun Sets & Say What You Mean. 7:30-10pm

THE GIG, 1132 E Wright (at Dousman) Bluegrass Jam! 1-4pm

UPTOWNER Wilson Blues, 3:30pm

20 MONDAY

BREMEN CAFÉ Comedy Open Mic, 8pm. Then Music Open Mic w/ Parker (Social Cig)

LINNEMAN’S Poet’s Monday! Doors 7pm, performances start 7:30pm. $3 cover. Featured poet: P.J. Rockwell

MAXIE’S, 6732 W Fairview Monday Night Jazz, 5:30-8pm

PINK HOUSE STUDIO Yoga with Sarah, Kat or Montana (6-7:15pm)

UPTOWNER Open Mic, 7pm

UWM PLANETARIUM Rooftop Stargazing, 9-10pm

21 TUESDAY

BLACK HUSKY BREWING Milwaukee’s Worst Trivia, 6:30-9pm.

BREMEN CAFÉ Karoake 9pm

FALCON BOWL Traditional Tuesdays — Swing Dance lesson, 7-8pm; live music 8-10pm

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Food Distribution at St. Casimir’s Church — 4-6pm. Proudly serving the 53212, 53211, 53217, 53202, and 53203 zip codes!

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Volunteer food distribution hours: 2:30 or 3:30 – 6:30pm

LINNEMAN’S Garrett T Capps; Derek Pritzl & the Gamble. 7:30pm. $15

MIRAMAR THEATRE R&B Party DJ’d by Mr. New York. Doors 9pm. Free cover for ladies, 9-10pm.

PINK HOUSE STUDIO GIA Grace in Action 4 Everybody (9:15am); Keep It Simple Yoga (6pm)

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Yoga for Mobility & Stability w/Tracey, 10-11:30am. Community Class: Meditation with Isabel, 5-6pm.

UWM PLANETARIUM Mindful Moments: Sustain Yourself, Sustain the Earth. 2-4pm. Stargazing at the planetarium, DIY microgreen kits, art projects, and green walking tours

22 WEDNESDAY – Earth Day

ART*BAR Karaoke, 9pm

BREMEN CAFÉ Trivia w/Sean, 7pm

LAKEFRONT BREWERY Trivia Night, 6:30-8:30

LINNEMAN’S Acoustic Open Stage — Doors open and sign-up starts at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Featured performer: Alex Sitze

PINK HOUSE STUDIO GIA Grace in Action 4 Everybody (9:15am); Yoga w/ Kat (11am-Noon); Clown Practice (6-7:45pm)

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Beginning Yoga Course w/ Sara (10-11:15) // Open Practice for RY Students w/ Sara (11:30a-1pm)

THE GIG, 1132 E Wright (at Dousman) Wednesday Night Music! 9pm-midnight

WXRW 104.1FM RIVERWEST RADIO OWL (Older. Wiser. Local) Artist Spotlight: Jason Rholf, on Geo-Abstractions in NY. 3:30pm. Stream live or listen to archive at riverwestradio.com.

23 THURSDAY

ANODYNE COFFEE, 224 W Bruce Jules and the Jems + Robbie Sender. $12 adv / $17 doors

BREMEN CAFÉ Mookie Terremoto 9pm. Echo Pilot 10pm. Fakeout 11pm

EE-SANE (Thai-Lao Cuisine), 1906 N Farwell Riverwest Elders monthly Birthday Lunch. Noon-3pm. Great food. Decent prices. On Street Parking. Lunch Specials. http://www.eesanemke.com

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OWL (Older. Wiser. Local) Therapist Emily Klik: The 5 Senses (+ 5 more!). 1-4pm.

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Continuing Yoga w/ Sara, 10am. Yoga for Elders & Elders-to-be, 1:30 – 2:45pm

SHANK HALL Stick Men featuring Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto and Markus Reuter. 8pm. $35

THE ESTATE, 2423 N Murray Samuel Caiola Trio,

THE GIG, 1132 E Wright (at Dousman) Trivia, 7-9pm

UPTOWNER Wisco Simple

VEGGAS PUB Karaoke, 9pm

24 FRIDAY — National Arbor Day

ANODYNE COFFEE, 224 W Bruce Secret Menu + Charlieboy + Naturo Synth. $12-$17, 7:30pm show

ART*BAR Live Music w/ Jonny T-Bird, 9pm

BREMEN CAFÉ Cincinnati Beer Gut 10pm. Debt 11pm. Conjures of the Moon, 12am

FALCON HALL Babes in Cayon, SSAANN, Camp Bedford

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS Gleeful / In My Secret Life: The Music of Leonard Cohen, 7-10pm, Jazz/funk/soul, $15 cover.

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OWL (Older. Wiser. Local) DIY Creative Day (bring your own project or use our materials). 1-4pm.

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Volunteer food sort hours: 8:30-10:30am

LINNEMAN’S Songwriter’s Circle w/ Ricky Ganiere, Jesse Thayer, Lisa Ridgely, Scott Hanson. Free saplings while they last! Doors 7pm. $10

MAD PLANET Retro Mixtape w/ Sage “Champagne” Schwarm & Mosh Wah. Doors 9pm

NASHVILLE NORTH Colin Donley Band, 8-11pm

PINK HOUSE STUDIO GIA Grace in Action 4 Everybody (9:15am); African Dance- Traditional (6-7pm)

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Yoga for Mobility & Stability w/ Tracey, 10-11:30am.

SHANK HALL Pavlov’s Dog. 8pm. $35

THE ARGO, 334 E Silver Spring Five Iron Frenzy w/ Something To Do & Space Monkey Mafia, 7-9pm

THE ESTATE, 2423 N Murray Solomon Lindenberg Trio. 7 and 9:30pm. $12-15 + tax

UPTOWNER Contraptions

UWM PLANETARIUM Rooftop Stargazing, 9-10pm

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press

25 SATURDAY

ART*BAR Live Music Live Music w/ Texas Dave Trio, 9pm

INSPIRATION STUDIOS, 1500 S 73rd St Open Gallery: Growing Reflections by Leah Cashaw, 11am-1pm.

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS Free Improvisation Sessions, 10am-Noon. // Natalie Sue / Helen / Bluejae / Kati Katchever, 7-10pm, Folk, $10 cover.

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OPENING RECEPTION in Main Room: Thomas Schlenker – Retrospective Solo Exhibition (thru May 30). 4-6pm

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OPENING RECEPTION on the Small Wall: Eleven + Three — Mike Brylski, a sampling of recent work, 2020-2025. 4-6pm

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Food Distribution at St. Casimir’s Church — 8:30-10:30am. Proudly serving the 53212, 53211, 53217, 53202, and 53203 zip codes!

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Volunteer food distribution hours: 7:30-11:30am

LINNEMAN’S Bloom the Arctic w/ Killer High Life, ourvanity, Rotundos. 8-11pm. $10

MAD PLANET LIVE: Modern Joey, Midnight Hound, & Max Williams of Steez. Doors 9pm

OLD GERMAN BEER HALL (HOFBRAU HAUS), 1009 N MLK Dr The Squeezettes, 8:30-11:30pm

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Mat Pilates w/ Christine, 9-9:50am. Intermediate Iyengar Yoga w/Sara, 10:15am. Beginner Yoga Series w/ Sara, 12:15pm.

SHANK HALL Jed & Company. 8pm. $15

STAND FOR PEACE: National & Greenfield Join with Peace Action of Wisconsin in our 22nd year of standing for peace, noon until 1pm

THE COFFEE HOUSE, 2717 E Hampshire 15th Annual Community Sing, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

THE ESTATE, 2423 N Murray Aaron Shapiro Quartet, 7 and 9:30pm, $15-20

UPTOWNER Kesmet happy hour // DJ Sixteen

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell Barns Courtney Unplugged Solo Sessions with special guest Belle and Chain

26 SUNDAY

ANODYNE COFFEE, 224 W Bruce Fox and Branch’s Will Branch, 11am // Ex Fabula: Deaf Stories Project StoryShare, 3-4:15pm // Ex Fabula: Jaw Dropping | Deaf Stories Project StorySlam. 4:30pm doors, 5pm show starts. $12 adv / $15 door

BREMEN CAFÉ Bremen Bazaar 12-7pm. Bingo 6pm

FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE, 3224 N Gordon Pl Meeting for worship, 10:15-11:45am

LINNEMAN’S Francesca & the Night Sky w/ Carter Hunnicut. 3-5:30pm. $10

PINK HOUSE STUDIO Move In The Park, 11-12:30

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Yoga Movement Fundamentals w/ Tracey, 10:30-11:45am.

SHANK HALL James McMurtry and the Martial Law Review; BettySoo. 8pm. $30

THE GIG, 1132 E Wright (at Dousman) Bluegrass Jam! 1-4pm

UPTOWNER Wilson Blues, 3:30pm

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell Lizzy & The Triggermen

WEHR NATURE CENTER, 9701 W College Av (Franklin) Rain Barrel Workshop, 1-2pm. Learn how to install and care for a rain barrel! Brought to you by MMSD and the Fresh Coast Guardians. Find registration link here: https://www.wehrnaturecenter.com/event/rain-barrel-workshop/

27 MONDAY

BREMEN CAFÉ Comedy Open Mic, 8pm. Then Music Open Mic w/ Phil

LINNEMAN’S Poet’s Monday! Doors 7pm, performances start 7:30pm. $3 cover. Featured poet: Stephen Anderson

MAXIE’S, 6732 W Fairview Monday Night Jazz, 5:30-8pm

PINK HOUSE STUDIO Yoga with Sarah, Kat or Montana (6-7:15pm)

UPTOWNER Open Mic, 7pm

28 TUESDAY

BLACK HUSKY BREWING Milwaukee’s Worst Trivia, 6:30-9pm.

BREMEN CAFÉ Karoake 9pm

FALCON BOWL Traditional Tuesdays — Swing Dance lesson, 7-8pm; live music 8-10pm

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Food Distribution at St. Casimir’s Church — 4-6pm. Proudly serving the 53212, 53211, 53217, 53202, and 53203 zip codes!

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER, 924 E Clarke Volunteer food distribution hours: 2:30 or 3:30 – 6:30pm

MIRAMAR THEATRE R&B Party DJ’d by Mr. New York. Doors 9pm. Free cover for ladies, 9-10pm.

PINK HOUSE STUDIO GIA Grace in Action 4 Everybody (9:15am); Keep It Simple Yoga (6pm)

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Yoga for Mobility & Stability w/Tracey, 10-11:30am. Community Class: Meditation with Isabel, 5-6pm.

29 WEDNESDAY

ART*BAR Karaoke, 9pm

BREMEN CAFÉ Trivia w/Sean, 7pm

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OWL (Older. Wiser. Local) Lee Stedman, Independent Journalist: Update on ICE in Minneapolis. 1-4pm.

LAKEFRONT BREWERY Trivia Night, 6:30-8:30

LINNEMAN’S Acoustic Open Stage — Doors open and sign-up starts at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Featured performer: Hunter

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Beginning Yoga Course w/ Sara (10-11:15) // Open Practice for RY Students w/ Sara (11:30a-1pm)

SHANK HALL Chris Duarte Group. 8pm. $20

THE GIG, 1132 E Wright (at Dousman) Dead Night! Grateful Dead cover band. 9pm-midnight

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell CeCe Winans: More Than This Tour, 7pm

WOODLAND PATTERN *zoom* Reading Group: online on Zoom. Reading The Crystal Text by Clark Coolidge. 6-7:15pm

30 THURSDAY

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS Out There screening, 7:00-9:00pm, Experimental/film/music, Donations encouraged.

JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OWL (Older. Wiser. Local) Decade Review of Life, Writing and Discussion: Back To the Beginning. 1-4pm.

LINNEMAN’S Megan Jay, J. Killen, Wylie Jakobs. 8-11pm. $10

RIVERWEST YOGASHALA Continuing Yoga w/ Sara, 10am. Yoga for Elders & Elders-to-be, 1:30 – 2:45pm

SHANK HALL Dalton (solo). 8pm. $15.

THE ESTATE, 2423 N Murray GIL Jazz. 7pm, $15-20

VEGGAS PUB Karaoke, 9pm

VIVARIUM, 1818 N Farwell The Samples with special guest Paul Kuhn aka Channel Paul

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