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🗓 This Week in Milwaukee – 11/27 to 12/4

🗓 This Week in Milwaukee – 11/27 to 12/4

Your weekly roundup of what to do, see & explore in Milwaukee

This Week in Milwaukee – 11/21 to 11/27

This Week in Milwaukee – 11/21 to 11/27

Welcome to the first edition of This Week in Milwaukee, your weekly guide to the brightest moments, hidden gems, live music, food pop-ups, and local culture happening across the city.

Milwaukee City Lights — BRIGHT SPOTS (Tuesday Edition)

Milwaukee City Lights — BRIGHT SPOTS (Tuesday Edition)

Unexpected places worth your time this week.

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Milwaukee’s Cycling Soul: Why Two Wheels Feel Different Here

Milwaukee’s Cycling Soul: Why Two Wheels Feel Different Here

Milwaukee has always had a quiet but powerful cycling culture — the kind that isn’t loud or flashy, but shows up every day in all seasons, all weather, and all corners of the city. If you’ve ever biked through Bay View at sunrise, cruised the Oak Leaf Trail on a warm evening, or bombed through Riverwest in the middle of a snowstorm, you know the feeling.

On the Radar: Milwaukee Events Coming Up This Month

On the Radar: Milwaukee Events Coming Up This Month

Milwaukee’s event calendar stays busy year-round, but here are a few upcoming happenings worth marking down — whether you’re into art, music, film, or small community events that carry big character.

Spotlight: The Nomad World Pub (Why This Milwaukee Classic Still Matters)

Spotlight: The Nomad World Pub (Why This Milwaukee Classic Still Matters)

Some bars become institutions without trying — they just keep showing up and somehow become the social heartbeat of a neighborhood. The Nomad World Pub on Brady Street is one of those rare Milwaukee originals.

The Milwaukee City Lights Weekly Structure

The Milwaukee City Lights Weekly Structure

Every good newsletter has a rhythm — something familiar you can depend on week after week. Milwaukee City Lights is built like a modern, local culture magazine, with recurring sections that make it easy to explore the city without feeling overwhelmed.

Inside Milwaukee City Lights: Why I Started This Project

Inside Milwaukee City Lights: Why I Started This Project

Milwaukee City Lights isn’t just a newsletter — it’s a project built out of years spent exploring this city, meeting its people, and discovering the kind of places most folks only find through word of mouth. I wanted to create something that shines a light on the Milwaukee that locals actually love — the creative corners, the hidden gems, the late-night energy, and the unexpected experiences that make this place feel alive.

5 Hidden Gems in Milwaukee You Should Know About

5 Hidden Gems in Milwaukee You Should Know About

Milwaukee is full of tucked-away spots, unpolished favorites, and “you just have to know” places that don’t always make the big lists. Here are five under-the-radar gems worth putting on your map.

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