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August 2025

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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62 keymilwaukee.com CONCERT HALLS Vivarium The 450-seat club showcases local and internationally touring artists. 1818 N Farwell Ave. (414) 242-8200 Cactus Club This laid-back corner bar may be "rough around the edges," but it has great sound and hosts local and national indie acts. cactusclubmilwaukee.com 2496 S Wentworth Ave. (414) 897-0663 Caroline's Jazz Club Intimate music joint and cocktail bar showcasing regional jazz and American blues artists. carolinesjazz.com 401 S 2nd St., Walker's Point (414) 221-9444 County Clare Inn and Pub Classic and contemporary Irish ballads and Irish sessions. countyclare-inn.com 1234 N. Astor St. (414) 272-5273 The Estate Swanky little jazz bar that has been hosting musicians for over 40 years. Unassuming and intimate, the space feels more like a neighborhood cocktail joint than a national jazz venue. jazzestate.com 2423 N. Murray Ave., East Side (414) 964-9923 Kochanski's Concertina Beer Hall This local landmark features polka jams and a variety of original music. kochanskisconcertina.com 1920 S 37th St. (414) 837-6552 The Rave / Eagles Club Built in 1925, the spacious Rave/ Eagles Club, a Milwaukee landmark, still maintains touches of its former elegance as the home of the former Eagles Ballroom. The Rave hosts live music in a variety of genres several times a week. therave.com 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave. (414) 342-7283 Shank Hall This intimate East Side rock club has been hosting diverse live music since 1989. shankhall.com 1434 N Farwell Ave. (414) 276-7288 Turner Hall The former home of gymnastics group The Milwaukee Turners, this historic hall features live music, comedy shows, and a full bar. pabsttheatergroup.com 1040 Vel R. Phillips Ave. (414) 286-3205 X Ray Arcade This Cudahy live music venue offers all-ages shows, arcade games, a full bar, and food options such as pizza bagels. xrayarcade.com 5036 S. Packard Ave. (414)-998-0665 RESTAURANTS WITH LIVE MUSIC bar centro Offers live music featuring local Milwaukee artists on weekends. centrocaferiverwest.com 804 E. Center St. (414) 455-3751 Mr. B's – A Bartolotta Steakhouse – Brookfield Sat. and Sun. through Sept. free live music on the patio. bartolottas.com 18380 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield (262) 790-7005 Five O'Clock Steakhouse The Alley Cat Lounge features live music Fridays and Saturdays starting at 8pm. fiveoclocksteakhouse.com 2416 W. State St. (414) 342-3553 The Packing House Supper club with live jazz music. packinghousemke.com 900 E. Layton Ave. (414) 483-5054 Caroline's Jazz Club live music

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