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It’s Friday, Milwaukee! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Gold and silver’s hot streak, a Florida strawberry truckload sale, and reputation cleanup when someone Googles you + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Spotlight on industry leadership: Milwaukee Tool was named a finalist for the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Grand Award in the Mega Category, recognizing its major investments and growth across Wisconsin facilities and careers — read the full story.
Fueling urban community development: UEDA’s 18th Annual Carnival Milwaukee will celebrate culture with food and music at The Factory on Barclay, where Hmong American Friendship Association will receive the Bill Johnson Bridge Builder Award — buy tickets and learn more.
New care residence unveiled: McShane Construction has completed Azura Mukwonago, a 72-unit assisted living and memory care community in Mukwonago, designed by Eppstein Uhen Architects with three single-story buildings and contemporary finishes for residents — get all the project 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 they’re 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.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Vegan tapas & vinyl: Strange Town serves 100% vegan small plates, natural wine, and a vinyl soundtrack that can turn Wednesday into Saturday. Fun without the fuss lives here, as the seasonal menu and deep amaro selection carry the night.
Treasure-hunting, upgraded: Four floors, 60,000 square feet, and 140+ independent dealers make Antiques On Pierce an irresistibly browsable maze of vintage Milwaukee ephemera, mid-century lamps, records, and one-off oddities that seem to pick you. Clear a little trunk space… your place could end up with a new story this week.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🛍 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.
🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ American Science & Surplus (Milwaukee) | Saturday (3/7) at 11:30 AM – Roll through the American Science & Surplus parking lot for sun‑ripened Florida strawberries by the truckload, because if we can’t steal their weather, we’ll steal their fruit. First come, first serve, $30 eight‑pound boxes, plus pecans, honey, and card or cash.
🐾 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.
🌙 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.
🎻 Hadelich @ Bradley Symphony Center | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Augustin Hadelich is in town, with Ken-David Masur on the podium, serving Brahms Symphony No. 3 and Detlev Glanert’s sly Vexierbild. Come for the violin wizardry, stay for that Third Symphony glow. Consider it culture with a wink, and a good use of an evening.
🍀 Irish Fest: St. Patrick’s Celebration @ UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena | Sunday (3/8) at 2:05 PM – Kick off St. Patrick’s season with the Wave at UWM Panther Arena for soccer, shamrock jerseys, and family fun, then the parade. Kids can hit a pregame clinic while you snag BOGO Irish Fest tickets, a free Wave bag, plus raffles for CelticMKE. Because Milwaukee.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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📻 Milwaukee report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 58°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 89%
Areas of fog before 9am, then areas of fog and a chance of rain between 9am and 10am, then rain and patchy fog between 10am and noon, then rain and patchy fog and a slight chance of thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain between 3pm and 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: A chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain before midnight, then rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 56°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 40%
A slight chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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