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Hey Milwaukee, hope your week’s off to a good start! Swan Lake, a black truffle dinner with Jérôme Bocuse, Clue’s 40th with Lesley Ann Warren, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Impact over destination: Milwaukee native cellist Malik Johnson is this year’s artist in residence at Betty Brinn, sharing weekly music with kids, leading toddler talkbacks, and crafting instruments from everyday items — see how music shapes learning.
From castoffs to keepsakes: A massive Goodwill on Oklahoma Avenue in Milwaukee offers racks brimming with basics and designer finds, plus electronics and books, with fresh treasures turning over daily thanks to diverse donations — read the full story.
Secrets behind a storied building: Urban spelunking digs into Milwaukee’s Tasting Room, as a UWM architecture class led by adjunct Adam Thibodeaux has explored its 1907 move, a $900 job by mover John Tuszkiewicz — see what students uncovered.
When expectations take new turns: Danceworks Performance MKE will bring The 8th House to Milwaukee’s Calvary Presbyterian Church March 13 to 15, exploring astrology, tarot, rebirth, and transformation, with local small businesses participating — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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🫶 We got your back
Executives and civic leaders convene: Greater Milwaukee Urban League will host its Economic Vibrancy Awards and Luncheon, themed Navigating the AI Revolution, tomorrow, February 25, at The Pfister Hotel. The 2026 Technology Awards will honor leaders in innovation and digital equity, with AT&T set to receive the Corporate Technology Impact Award. Get all the event details.
Homegrown brand accelerates growth: Milwaukee-based Tots on the Street just expanded statewide. Its stuffed tater tots are now in Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market across Wisconsin, alongside Sendik’s, Woodman’s, Metcalfe’s, Piggly Wiggly, and Go Grocer MKE. The family-recipe bites are self-made, frozen, and ready to reheat at home. Read the full story.
When chocolate calls: Indulgence Chocolatiers turns cravings into small-batch truffles, snappy bars, and toffee that vanishes faster than you planned. They also host low-key pairing classes to make “just dessert” a whole evening, and they’re a weekly go-to for quick treats and thoughtful, last-minute gifts.
Closet refresh, solved: Whether you’re hunting elevated basics, a last-minute event dress, or that handbag that ties your week together, Maggie’s Closet keeps gently loved gems in motion and prices kind, so you can swap, upgrade, and feel sustainably smart in Milwaukee. Fresh finds, less waste, more style.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🦢 Swan Lake @ Pabst Theater | Tuesday (2/24) at 7:00 PM – Trade Netflix for Tchaikovsky as the Grand Kyiv Ballet brings Swan Lake to the Pabst, all velvet seats, soaring strings, and swans with better posture than any of us. A classic, beautifully danced, and blissfully drama-filled evening where you just sit, sip, and exhale.
⛺ Camper, Travel & RV Show @ Wisconsin Expo Center At Wisconsin State Fair Park | Thursday (2/26) at 1:00 AM – Whether you’re RV-curious or ready to trade hotel points for pine needles, the big camper show is parking at the Wisconsin Expo Center. Swing by Prosser’s to poke around the brand-new 2026 Aliners, from compact cuties to off-road brutes, then start plotting your quieter weekends.
🍽 A Tribute Dinner to M. Paul Bocuse @ Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro | Thursday (2/26) at 6:30 PM – Think your truffle game is strong? Jérôme Bocuse joins Paul Bartolotta at Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro for a one-night, five-course black truffle dinner with wine pairings, stories, and a toast to Monsieur Paul’s legacy. It is heritage, mentorship, and serious French flavor, no passport required.
This weekend
📖 Story Time in the Galleries @ Milwaukee Art Museum | Saturday (2/28) at 10:30 AM – Saturday mornings at Milwaukee Art Museum mean story time in the galleries, then a kid-approved drawing that might tempt you to doodle. Meet in Windhover Hall, wander to the art, and let someone else entertain the littles. Free for members, and kids 12 and under.
🍞 Introducing Sourdough @ Reaching Treetops Yoga | Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 PM – Upgrade from store bread to bragging rights at Alyssa’s 2-hour sourdough workshop, where starter care, kneading, proofing, fermentation, and baking click. Leave with two loaves to bake and your own starter, the only pet that makes toast. Bring a bowl, towel, spoon, $38, register ahead.
📻 WARCI Swap Meet @ New Berlin Ale House | Sunday (3/1) at 8:00 AM – Think of it as a yard sale for tinkerers with glowing tubes. WARCI’s swap meet fills New Berlin Ale House with one-of-a-kind radios, parts, and know-how, free for the public. Come early for the good stuff, then linger for the auction, raffle, and conversation.
🥓 Baconfest 2026 @ Potawatomi Hotel & Casino | Sunday (3/1) at 10:30 AM – Milwaukee’s annual perfume returns, and yes, it smells like bacon. The 14th Baconfest MKE, presented by Farmland and Patrick Cudahy, is your license to sample, sip, and savor without apology. VIP and GA always vanish fast, so claim yours, then loosen the belt.
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📻 Milwaukee report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 38°F – Low: 20°F – Precip: 59%
Snow showers likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of snow showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 29°F – Low: 20°F – Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Later: A slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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