Key Milwaukee

August 2026

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

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16 keymilwaukee.com pieces and includes educational displays, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities. Baird Center North Building u Aug. 20 Falls Family Movie Nights Enjoy music, food and drinks starting two hours before dusk, followed by movies. Village Park, Menomonee Falls u Aug 20 Ladies Night Out & Wine Walk Gather your ladies for a themed Ladies Night. Shop, sip, and stroll your way through historic Downtown Port Washington shops and eateries. Ticketing and event info at downtownport.com u Aug. 21, Sept. 18 Movie Night Join Near West Side Partners for a movie at 6:30pm. Davidson Park u Aug. 21; 5-8pm Food Truck Friday Series + Mini Market Includes live music. West Allis Farmers Market u Aug. 22; 9am Morning Yoga Davidson Park u Aug. 22 The S.T.E.A.M. of Mototcycles hands-on activities that explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and math behind motorcycles. Harley-Davidson Museum u Aug. 22 Anniversary Party Block Party + Market This all-day bash brings together local artisans, live music, giveaways, drink specials, and the kind of neighborhood vibes you can only find in Milwaukee. Station 1846 u Aug. 22 Dog Days at Lynden FREE. Bring your canine friends for an afternoon of romping in the garden. Lynden Sculpture Garden u Aug. 22 Cream City Clash Join over 40 knights from around the coun- try as they compete in a real steel full contact tournament! This will be a 5 vs 5 teams tourna- ment full of action. The Bavarian Bierhaus u Aug. 22 Brews and Botany Discover the plants be- hind your favorite bev- erages at this leisurely, fun, and educational evening featuring local coffee, tea, craft beer, and other purveyors. Live music, food trucks, and more! Wehr Nature Center u Aug. 27, 5-8pm Harry & Peg Bradley's Backyard Barbecue 2026 The fourteenth annual fundraiser benefits Lynden's education programs. Lynden Sculpture Garden u Aug. 29 Stars 'n S'mores UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium THEATER u Through Aug. 9 Legally Blonde: The Musical Sunset Playhouse u Through Aug. 1 The Merry Wives of Windsor Cash-strapped Falstaff woos two wealthy wives, who unite to humiliate him through outrageous tricks. SummerStage of Delafield u Aug. 4 The Music of John Williams SummerStage of Delafield u Aug. 7-8 ¡Bembé! Journey the Atlantic Get ready to travel on a mystical, musical journey through the Afro-Latino Diaspora. Next Act Theatre u Aug. 20-Sept. 5 Becky's New Car Join Becky as she accidentally steers her way into a double life, a billboard-sized lie, and a series of comedic collisions. SummerStage of Delafield COMEDY u Various Dates ComedySportz cszmke.com ComedySportz u Wednesdays Laughs on Tap Open Mic The Laughing Tap u July 31-Aug. 1 Ton Johnson The Laughing Tap E V E N T S SHAKESPEARE IN THE CITY Richard III A fast-paced 50-minute puppet adaptation of Richard III blends spectacle, dark comedy, and inventive puppetry to reimagine Shakespeare's notorious villain. The Merry Wives of Windsor A lively 40-minute adaptation of The Merry Wives of Windsor features Falstaff's comic failures, accompanied throughout by Early Music Now. — Details at optimisttheatre.org Dates and Locations: Aug. 1 Lake Park Aug. 2 Jackson Park Aug. 8 Kern Park Aug. 9 Wisconsin Avenue Park Aug. 15 No shows Aug. 16 Schauer Arts Center Performances take place outdoors 1-6 pm • 1pm: Renaissance games and activities • 1:40pm: Introduction to Richard III • 2pm: Richard III – Puppet Edition by William Shakespeare (50 min.) • 4:15pm: Introduction to Merry Wives of Windsor • 4:30pm: Performance by Early Music Now (30 min.) • 5pm: Merry Wives of Windsor – Falstaff's Tale by William Shakespeare with Early Music Now (40 min.) —

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