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This Week in Milwaukee 1/15/26 – 1/21/26

This is the week where winter stops feeling like a pause and starts feeling like a season. Galleries reopen, music rooms fill back in, and neighborhood bars hum again. If you’ve been waiting for the city to feel awake, this is it.

Landmark 1850 Inn: Old tavern warmth by the airport

A century-old room of brick, wood, and neighborhood regulars where winter nights feel easier the minute you walk in.

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This Week in Milwaukee 1/8/26 – 1/14/26

Winter settles in, and the calendar starts to wake back up.

Bremen Cafe: Riverwest nights, loud music, no cover

A corner bar that still feels like a neighborhood living room, with a back room that turns into a little free show, any night it wants to.

This Week in Milwaukee 1/1/26 – 1/8/26

New Year’s Eve 2025: Milwaukee City Lights Special Edition

A handpicked run-down of parties, shows, dinners, and fireworks to carry Milwaukee into 2026.

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This Week in Milwaukee 12/25 – 12/31

Your weekly guide to the best happenings around the city — updated every Thursday.

Tuesday Spotlight: Kegel’s Inn

Warm, lived-in comfort on National Ave, where fish fry Fridays and German staples still feel like a Milwaukee ritual.

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Milwaukee City Lights — Tuesday Edition

Spotlight: Wolski’s Tavern

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Milwaukee City Lights — Tuesday Spotlight

Featuring: The Wiggle Room (Bay View)

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This Week in Milwaukee – 12/04 to 12/08

Your weekly guide to happenings around the city — updated every Thursday.

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🌙 Milwaukee City Lights — Tuesday Spotlight

Spotlight: The Uptowner — A Milwaukee Institution That Refuses to Fade