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Thursday — February 5, 2026
Tropical Rabbit Release Party @ Lakefront Brewery Beer Hall — 5:00PM–9:00PM (Riverwest)
Beachy shirts in February, hula hoop/limbo contests, and a free half barrel while it lasts.
https://lakefrontbrewery.com/events/tropical-rabbit-release-partyMilwaukee History Trivia Night @ Indeed Brewing Company — 7:00PM–9:00PM (Walker’s Point)
Milwaukee-brained trivia with prizes—show up early, grab a seat, pretend you “totally knew that one.”
https://indeedbrewing.com/event/milwaukee-history-trivia-night/
Coolzey • Lily Slay • Guerrilla Ghost @ Cactus Club — 7:00PM (Bay View)
Hip-hop/alt energy in a room that’s basically built for a Friday-on-a-Thursday glow-up.
https://www.cactusclubmilwaukee.com/events/coolzey-lily-slay-guerrilla-ghost/
Blue House Film Screening @ Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts — 7:00PM–10:00PM (Riverwest)
A cozy, community-screening vibe that feels like your friend’s living room—if your friend had a stage.
https://jazzgallerycenterforarts.org/events/2/5/2026/performanceplus
Friday — February 6, 2026
Barely Civil & Known Moons (Split Release) • Frantic Repair • The Hallelujah Ward @ Cactus Club — 6:00PM (Bay View)
Loud-in-the-best-way local rock night (and yep—listed as a benefit show).
https://www.cactusclubmilwaukee.com/events/barely-civil-known-moons-frantic-repair-the-hallelujah-ward/Junipour + Fugu + Eli Orion @ Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts — 7:00PM (Riverwest)
A solid “start the weekend right” set in one of the city’s most welcoming rooms.
https://jazzgallerycenterforarts.org/events/2/6/2026/music
Cel Canto @ Sugar Maple — 6:00PM–8:00PM (Bay View)
Four Cellos. World-Class Musicians. Performing Classical/Pop/Rock Arrangements Like You've Never Heard Before!
https://mysugarmaple.com/event/cel-canto/
Saturday — February 7, 2026
WMSE Presents Mitten Fest 2026 @ Burnhearts — 12:00PM–8:00PM (Bay View)
Outdoor winter party done right: music all afternoon, hot drinks, and a big neighborhood energy bump.
https://wmse.org/event/mitten-fest-2026/Beer Brûlée @ Indeed Brewing Company — 4:00PM–7:00PM (Walker’s Point)
Fire poker + malty beer = caramelized magic (weather permitting).
https://indeedbrewing.com/event/beer-brulee-2/2026-02-07/Maximiano w/ Bitch Creek & Marble Teeth @ Linneman’s Riverwest Inn — 7:00PM–10:30PM (Riverwest)
Classic Linneman’s night: intimate, friendly, and you’ll probably end up talking to strangers in the best way.
https://linnemans.com/event/maximiano-w-bitch-creek-marble-teeth-february-7-2026/Hello Death + Alicia Rytlewski @ Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts — 7:00PM (Riverwest)
Moody, loud, cathartic—perfect if you want your Saturday with a little bite to it.
https://jazzgallerycenterforarts.org/events/2/7/2026/musicLife After Hate benefit @ X-Ray Arcade — 4PM (Cudahy)
Vacant Voice, Killer High Life, Socially Suspect, Gnatiform, Talkie, Key of Evil, The Lillies; heavy/punk matinee raising money for anti-hate work.
https://xrayarcade.com/calendar/2026/02/07/lifeafterhateAlley Eyes • Varsity Mac • Bowvee • Fakeout — 6:30PM (Bay View)
MKE indie sleaze – Alley Eyes have emerged as a vibrant force in modern indie rock. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and drawing inspiration from groups such as The Strokes, The Killers, and The Beaches – the band’s anthemic rock sound is reminiscent of the early-aughts.
https://www.cactusclubmilwaukee.com/events/alley-eyes-varsity-mac-bowvee-fakeout/
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Sunday — February 8, 2026
Indoor Artist Market @ Cactus Club — 12:00PM (Bay View)
A daytime wander with local makers—easy to pair with coffee and a “let’s just browse” mindset.
https://www.cactusclubmilwaukee.com/events/indoor-artist-market/Blood on the Clocktower @ Indeed Brewing Company — 1:00PM–4:00PM (Walker’s Point)
Social deduction Sunday—new folks welcome, and it’s genuinely a blast even if you’ve never played.
https://indeedbrewing.com/event/blood-on-the-clocktower-3/2026-02-08/Cribbage Night @ Indeed Brewing Company — 4:30PM–7:30PM (Walker’s Point)
Bring a board, meet regulars, and ease into the week like a Wisconsin adult.
https://indeedbrewing.com/event/cribbage-night-4/2026-02-08/
Monday — February 9, 2026
BASIC: Chris Forsyth, Douglas McCombs, Mikel Patrick Avery • Andrew Trim @ Cactus Club — 7:00PM (Bay View)
A “lock in and listen” Monday—heavy on musicianship, light on nonsense.
https://www.cactusclubmilwaukee.com/events/basic-chris-forsyth-douglas-mccombs-mikel-patrick-avery-2/Featured Reader: Linetta Alexander @ Linneman’s Riverwest Inn — 7:30PM–10:00PM (Riverwest)
Poets Monday doing what it does best: smart, warm, and very Milwaukee.
https://linnemans.com/event/featured-reader-linetta-alexander-february-9-2026/
Tuesday — February 10, 2026
Adyn Hamann Quartet • Isthmus Jazz Collective • Combo 150 @ Cactus Club — 7:00PM (Bay View)
Jazz-forward night in a rock room—tight sets, good sound, and that close-up intensity you don’t get in big halls.
https://www.cactusclubmilwaukee.com/events/adyn-hamann-isthmus-jazz-collective-combo-150/
Wednesday — February 11, 2026
Open Stage Feature: Bryan Cherry @ Linneman’s Riverwest Inn — 8:00PM–10:30PM (Riverwest)
Free feature night at Linneman’s—show up early, settle in, let the room do its thing.
https://linnemans.com/event/open-stage-feature-bryan-cherry-february-11-2026/Frantic Repair • Our Vanity • Sky Pine Drive • Radio Caroline @ Cactus Club — 7:00PM (Bay View)
Midweek volume therapy—fast, loud, and exactly the kind of Wednesday reset Milwaukee excels at.
https://www.cactusclubmilwaukee.com/events/frantic-repair-our-vanity-sky-pine-drive-radio-caroline/
Looking Ahead
Krooked (Release Show) • Keep • Muzzle • Reality Control @ Cactus Club — February 12, 2026.
https://www.cactusclubmilwaukee.com/events/krooked-release-show-keep-muzzle-reality-control/Goth Prom 2026 at Mad Planet — February 13, 2026.
https://wmse.org/event/goth-prom-2026-at-mad-planet/2026-02-13/WMSE Presents GA-20 w/ Tony Holiday @ The Argo — February 10, 2026.
https://wmse.org/event/wmse-presents-ga-20-w-tony-holiday/Handcrafted: Lakefront Makers Market @ Lakefront Brewery Beer Hall — February 15, 2026.
https://lakefrontbrewery.com/events/handcrafted-lakefront-makers-market
Featured Venue of the Week
Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts — Riverwest’s all-ages, community-powered hub where a random Thursday can turn into your favorite night of the month. URL: https://jazzgallerycenterforarts.org/
This is the kind of week where you thaw out in one room, then immediately refreeze walking three blocks to the next move. If you see me doing that classic Milwaukee speed-walk with my hands shoved in my pockets, mind your business.
Greg
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