Events & Festivals

Bastille Days Festival Returns to Cathedral Square July 17-20

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Bastille Days, voted “Milwaukee’s Best Community Festival (non-lakefront)” in Shepherd Express’ Best of Milwaukee 2024 Awards, returns to Cathedral Square Park from Thursday, July 17, through Sunday, July 20. Produced by local nonprofit East Town Association Inc., Bastille Days features French-inspired food, live music and family-friendly programming. Bastille Days supports over 80 local vendors, many […]

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Jazz in the Park Returns with a New Format for 2025

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Jazz in the Park, presented by Johnson Financial Group, will take place every other Thursday from June 5 through September 25 in Cathedral Square Park. The free concert series begins with Salsa in the City on Thursday, June 5, featuring Orquesta Ayala Salsa Band with special guest Mezclando Dance Company. Happy hour drink specials will

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Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk Returns July 17

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East Town Association, in partnership with Presenting Sponsor Madison Medical Affiliates, invites runners and walkers to lace up for the Storm the Bastille 5K, returning on Thursday, July 17 at 9 p.m. Milwaukee’s only nighttime run/walk kicks off the annual Bastille Days Festival, leading participants on a route through downtown Milwaukee’s East Town and Historic

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Weekly Rooftop Yoga Classes | Kinnected Wellness Series

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East Town Association and Kinn Guesthouse Downtown are partnering to bring our “Wellness in the Park” series to the downtown skyline! Introducing Kinnected Wellness Series – A brand new lineup of weekly yoga classes with stunning views from The Lookout rooftop at Kinn Guesthouse Downtown. Classes are taught by local yoga instructors and are suitable for all skill

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MAM After Dark Makes a Vibrant Return in 2025

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MAM After Dark returns to the Milwaukee Art Museum with a series of after-hours events featuring live music and immersive activations—all to the familiar, creative themes attendees know and love. The Museum will host MAM After Dark on select Fridays, 7–11 p.m., transforming its space into Milwaukee’s artiest party and place to be for a

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14th Annual Milwaukee Oktoberfest Returns to Cathedral Square Park

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Kegel’s Inn and Swarmm Events partner for a fourth year, alongside East Town Association and Milwaukee County Parks to host “Milwaukee Oktoberfest” in Cathedral Square Park, October 4-6, 2024. This year’s event will also be supported by Jägermeister, Beer Capitol, Leinenkugel’s, Hofbrau, and Gruber Law. “After 14 years of working on Milwaukee Oktoberfest, I’m proud

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Jazz in the Park is Back Thursday Nights Starting June 6

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Jazz in the Park is Back Thursday Nights Starting June 6 Ten weeks highlighting local musicians in Cathedral Square Park Jazz in the Park, presented by Johnson Financial Group, returns to Cathedral Square Park starting Thursday, June 6 at 5 p.m. For ten weeks through August, East Town Association will host a variety of notable

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Reset & Recharge at the Cathedral Square Market

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Grab your reusable bags and roll out your yoga mats because East Town Association’s annual Cathedral Square Market, presented by Madison Medical Affiliates, opens Sunday June 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, the market hosts its usual vendors and local musicians, while reintroducing select theme days and additional wellness programming.  Following yoga

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