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Rise and shine, Milwaukee!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: Hadestown, the ultimate thrifting event, and a new Mediterranean restaurant + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Milwaukee protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Rebalancing branches of government: Columbia scholar Thomas W. Merrill delivers Marquette Law’s Hallows Lecture today at 5 p.m. in Eckstein Hall, exploring legal ideas that have shifted political power in the United States — get all the details.

Updated hospital safety guidelines: Aurora Health Care lifted temporary mask and visitor restrictions Feb. 25 after respiratory illnesses declined, allowing children 12 and under to visit again while masks remain in high-risk areas — learn what’s still required.

A fresh culinary arrival: Aya, from Saffron owners Fatima and Hanish Kumar, opened February 23 at 700 E. Kilbourn Ave., offering Mediterranean small plates, wagyu kebabs, and playful cocktails on Ascent’s ground floor downtown — see what’s on the menu.

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.

Highlights this week:

• Explore Milwaukee’s vibrant winter market
• Meet top wedding pros at Anodyne
• Sip, shop, and support rescue animals
• You’re probably overpaying for car insurance

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Wing night, solved: Whether you pledge flats or drumettes, Points East Pub has honed craveable wings in Milwaukee since 1994, dine-in only, 21+, with a just-right kick and easy corner-bar vibes. Consider it a midweek lift or weekend reward; either way, your future self will be grateful.

Feel‑good hair upgrade: From quick consults to custom wigs, extensions, and a full aisle of at-home staples, Martha’s Morehair Beauty Supply keeps routines easy and edges thriving. This Milwaukee mainstay has served since 1981, ideal for a midweek refresh or pre-weekend glow-up.

Year-round swings, anyone?: When cabin fever hits, Moorland Road Golf Center keeps your swing sharp with heated bays, indoor simulators, and a real-deal short-game area. Shake off the rust, tinker with that slice, and stay golf-ready until Milwaukee finally thaws.

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🛍 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.

📖 A Passage Reading of the Sand County Almanac @ New Berlin Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Grab a seat at the library for Aldo Leopold Week, where local conservation pros read A Sand County Almanac out loud, then chat about our Waukesha woods, waters, and what we owe them. Free, family-friendly, coffee and cocoa included. No hiking boots required, just curiosity.

🍀 Waukesha Art Crawl @ Almont Gallery | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Feeling lucky? Downtown Waukesha turns into an art-and-vintage treasure hunt with 100+ artists, live music, galleries, studios, and plenty to sip. Wander the crawl, pop into Burlap & Lace and Metropolitan Antiques, maybe paint a pet for HAWS, then pretend you planned it.

🐾 Paint & Pet Workshop Fundraiser 2026 @ Otto’s Fine Art Academy | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Puppies and paint at Otto’s Art Academy, a HAWS fundraiser where you’ll paint a canvas, meet adoptable buddies, and leave feeling like you actually did something today. Pre-register, supplies included, $35, or bring wishlist goodies for $5 off, like soft dog treats or cat toys.

🎭 Hadestown @ Marcus Performing Arts Center | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Skip the Netflix scroll and descend into Hadestown, the Tony and Grammy winner where Orpheus and Eurydice try to outsing the underworld. You don’t need to know Greek myths to get goosebumps. Smoky jazz, a killer ensemble, and romance that lands.

🌙 Night at the Museum @ Betty Brinn Children’s Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Betty Brinn is staying up past bedtime for a sensory-friendly Night at the Museum with our DSAW crew, where the kids run the place. Think calmer lights, hands-on play for ages 0-12, Kristi Westcott at the door, and a quick sign-up on the museum site.

🐶 10th Annual Luck of the Dog Fundraiser @ Dugout 54 | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Help Canine Cupids’ foster pups at the 10th annual shindig featuring Irish dancers from McNamara McCarthy, Eugene the Piper, Folk-N-Irish, and a best legs in a kilt contest. Expect lively jigs, raffles, grab bags, and a silent auction, plus plenty of bravely bared knees.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/2 Jukebox Bingo @ Cleveland Pub & Grill – 7:00 PM
• 3/3 Altered Five Blues Band @ Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. (Walker’s Point Roastery) – 6:00 PM
• 3/5 Thursday Nights at MAM @ Milwaukee Art Museum – 4:00 PM
• 3/6 Hadelich & Brahms @ Bradley Symphony Center – 11:15 AM
• 3/7 Alba Consort: “Romance of the Rose” @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) – 5:00 PM
• 3/8 God’s Outlaw: Tales of the Hard Way Album Release Show @ Puddler’s Hall – 1:00 PM
• 3/9 Screaming Orphans @ Shank Hall – 7:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

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.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• Treat yourself: Save $ on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Milwaukee report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 39°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 39. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 40°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 47%

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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