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Happy weekend, Milwaukee! In today’s edition: A massive Goodwill treasure hunt, a historic factory’s reinvention, an astrology-infused dance premiere, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

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.

Historic renovation gains approvals: Developer Ken Breunig has filed plans to turn a cream-city brick factory in Menomonee Valley into 47 apartments, with commercial space below and a parking structure as project moves ahead — get all the project details.

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.

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.

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.

Homeownership support gains momentum: Milwaukee nonprofit Acts Housing was awarded $1 million in federal funding to expand affordable homes, secured by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin through a recently passed bipartisan government funding bill — 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/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’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

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• Over 62? Learn how to turn home equity into tax-free cash
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🛍 Ultimate Thrifting Event for Women/Teens @ Brookfield Conference Center | Tuesday (3/3) at 9:00 AM – If your love language is thrift, the much-talked-about pop-up in Brookfield is back for one week with 50,000+ finds, sizes petite to plus, 70 to 90 percent off. Free to attend, with fitting rooms and giant bags. Bring your teen, patience, and an empty trunk.

🍲 Soup’er Bowl @ New Berlin YMCA Wellness Center | Thursday (3/5) at 12:30 PM – Trade your weekend plays for a spoon at this Soup’er Bowl, a friendly showdown of homemade soups where you taste, judge, and repeat. Nab recipe cards from every cook, take a shot at the raffles, including a 50/50, and, if you’re bold, register to compete.

🍴 Taste of Milwaukee @ Marcus Performing Arts Center | Thursday (3/5) at 5:00 PM – Milwaukee’s tastiest night rounds up top restaurants serving their signature dish, and you get to vote, no clipboard required. Live music, a silent auction, wine pull, raffles, and a photo booth keep things lively, while one spot nabs bragging rights. Proceeds benefit Broadscope’s programs.

🛍 Vintage Shop Hop Spring 2026 @ Burlap & Lace Marketplace | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Grab keys and road-trip to Burlap & Lace for Vintage Shop Hop, where 120+ vendors, refreshments, and raffle baskets test willpower, plus a ticket just for stopping in. Then cruise northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin for two days of vintage, handmade, upcycled, and new finds.

📚 Spring Book Sale @ Milwaukee Public Library – Central Library | Friday (3/6) at 1:00 PM – Spring cleaning your shelves, then refilling them? Hit Central Library Friends sale, where thousands of books go cheap, and each dollar supports MPL. Grab $1 hardcovers, 2-for-$1 paperbacks, 4-for-$1 kids reads, pop into the Bookseller for $3 Little Free Library boxes and vintage National Geographic.

🐟 St. Augustine Fish Fry @ St. Augustine of Hippo Parish | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM – Put away the air fryer and hit the parish fish fry that’s fed this town for decades. Hand-breaded cod, baked cod, or jumbo shrimp with coleslaw that starts arguments, dessert, and milk if you’re saintly, beer if you’re not, all for $13. Carryout friendly.

🖼 Opening Reception: Cosechando Historias – Cultivating Histories @ Latino Arts Gallery | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Drop by the free, family-friendly opening reception for Cosechando Historias by Christie Tirado, a Madison-based artist turning food, land, and hard-won hands into relief prints that feel rooted here. It’s culture with roots, memory, and shared traditions, kind you talk about on the ride home.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Milwaukee report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 30°F – Low: 19°F – Precip: 79%

Snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Later: A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 27°F – Low: 19°F – Precip: 3%

Partly sunny, with a high near 27. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind 0 to 5 mph.

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