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Check out the Brewers in their three-game series against the Houston Astros, or sample suds from brewers from around the world at Milwaukee Brewfest. Catch one of the many shows across the city as part of WMSE?s Radio Summer Camp series, or swing by Cathedral Square Park for their Backyard BBQ finale to finish off your weekend. Prost!

FRIDAY

TAKE A TOUR OF GALLERY NIGHT
ART Milwaukee brings the ART Bus back for a Summer Gallery Night tour of galleries throughout the city. Explore small, unknown galleries and enjoy an extended stay in the Third Ward ? the epicenter of Gallery Night ? from 7 to 11 p.m. The ART Bus will also feature a live local singer/songwriter, complimentary wine and beer, an interactive art project, live painting and a lot of new people to meet. Tickets are $25. The ART Bus will pick up riders at The Iron Horse Hotel at 7 p.m.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/27789

SURF?S UP IN THE THIRD WARD
It?s Gallery Night in Milwaukee, and The Revomatics are bringing their brand of surf music to Broadway on Friday night. Check them out under the awnings near Lela and the Wicked Hop.

INFINITY DESIGN AT JACKSON SQUARE LOFTS
Stop by Jackson Square Lofts in the Third Ward at 159 N. Jackson St. on Friday and see fresh and exciting custom art and interiors from Stephanie Gordon and Jennifer Espenscheid. And, of course, be sure to tour this cool apartments while checking out all that?s new in the neighborhood.
josephpropertydevelopment.com/properties/Jackson_Square/AT_index.php?sa=2

IRON PRINTMAKER
End your Gallery Night at RedLine?s second annual Iron Printmaker competition and Gallery Night after-party. Starting at 9:30 p.m., three non-artist teams will go head-to-head to create prints using traditional printmaking techniques while facing challenges from the audience, the judges and each other. The night also includes the Art Lottery Printshop Fundraiser, which will offer small prints and works on paper in a range of values that have been donated to RedLine. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. A cash bar will also be available.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/27697

A DIFFERENT KIND OF ART
Take an artistic adventure at the Broadway Theatre Center?s annual open house tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy performances and season previews by arts groups in the building, like the Skylight Opera Theatre, Milwaukee Children?s Choir and Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, just to name a few. Take a tour of the building and visit the costume shop, prop shop and scene shop to learn more about what it takes to put on a show.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/26707

TAILGATE FOR A CAUSE
Join the Sojourner Family Peace Center for a family-friendly tailgate to raise awareness of domestic violence in the community and benefit the many programs and services of the center. Guests will enjoy ballpark-style food, drinks, raffle prizes and a silent auction featuring Brewers memorabilia at Helfaer Field from 3 to 7 p.m. before watching the Brewers take on the Houston Astros. Admission to the tailgate and game is $65 per person, which includes food, two drinks, a souvenir Brewers baseball cap and one general admission game ticket in the Loge Outfield Box. Children 12 and under can attend for $25. Cost is $50 to participate in the tailgate only.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/25036

A BOMB SHELTER CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Missed the Bomb Shelter?s Christmas party in December? Now you?ve got a second chance to celebrate. The bar will have two Christmas beers on tap, Santa hats, Christmas music, the retro beer can Christmas tree on display, free food, raffles and plenty of good cheer, all starting at 7 p.m.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/27690

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Don?t Miss the Milwaukee Premiere of JERSEY BOYS
Through Aug. 14!

How did four blue-collar kids become one of the greatest successes in pop music history? The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, is coming to the Marcus Center.

Tickets on sale now at Marcuscenter.org and by calling (414) 273-7206.

marcuscenter.org
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MUSIC WITH MARC AND SHAWN
The singer/songwriter behind ?Walking in Memphis? plays The Pabst tonight with special guest Shawn Mullins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $29.50.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/27034

SHAKE IT AT SHANK
Twenty-year music vets Carbon Leaf take the stage at Shank Hall tonight at 8 p.m. for a WMSE Radio Summer Camp show with Giving Tree Band. Tickets are $20.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/27558

MUSIC FOR THE MASSES
As the vocalist behind the soaring new rock sounds of Fulbright Scholar, Keanen Kopplin takes himself, and his songs, a step back to expose raw, emotional blueprints for an intimate show in Clear Lounge. Hear him perform live as part of InterContinental Milwaukee?s free Underground Music series. Sit back and enjoy from 8:30 to 10 p.m.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/26934

PARTY AT THE PUBLIC HOUSE
Swing by the Riverwest Public House tonight for live music from Scarring Party starting at 9 p.m. Cover is $5.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/27396

CIRCLE A SOUNDS
All Good Things play Circle A tonight at 8 p.m., followed up by DJ Rebel Sound Ryan at 10.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/27619

MAKE AN ?IMPACT? ON YOUR WORKOUT
Join an enthusiastic, motivating and supportive group of women in South Shore Park this morning as you change your body and mind in this full-body circuit training workout from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. Push your personal limits with fun, effective and unique exercises in a strategic format to get in the best shape of your life in no time.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/26550

DUST OFF THE OLD BIKE
Rescue that bike from the corner of the garage and join the Hillcresters women?s riding group for short, easy rides in Wauwatosa each Wednesday and Friday morning this summer at 5:45 a.m. The Hillcresters are a loose-knit group of area women focused on beginning- and intermediate-level bikers.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/24012

STARRY FRIDAY NIGHT
Stop by the UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium for their newest Friday Night Show series, which will run each Friday through Aug. 12. In honor of NASA?s Year of the Solar System, ?Asteroid and Comet Watch? will feature many different aspects of the comets in our galaxy, including an in-depth look at what comets are composed of and how scientists are able to study them. See the show weekly from 7 to 8 p.m.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/27230

SHOTS IN THE DARK
With only tees, ?ag sticks and holes illuminated and glow-in-the-dark golf balls ?ying through the air, Nite-Glow Golf is a veritable light show. Nite-Glow Golf takes place weekly, with tee times starting at 8:30 p.m. Sites alternate weeks between Hansen and Warnimont Golf Course through Sept. 9. To reserve a tee time for tonight?s session at Warnimont Golf Course, call (414) 481-4730.
milwaukeecountygolfcourses.com/niteglow

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Vita Fitness Physical Therapy of Milwaukee
Two great locations: Fox Point and Third Ward

Medically oriented, wellness gym
Outpatient physical therapy within a full service gym setting

IN-NETWORK for most insurance plans

(414) 351-VITA
getvitafit.com
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HOP ABOARD THE PIZZA BUS TOUR
Celebrate pizza with Milwaukee?s bus-driven Pizza Tour tonight at 6 p.m. Sample the quintessential thin crust pizza, grab gourmet slices of tomato goodness and search for the most historic pies in town as you make your way through historic neighborhoods and discover interesting city factoids and landmarks along the way. And, save room for dessert ? your excursion concludes with a divine scoop of gelato. All-inclusive tickets are $50.
onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/pizzatour.html

A MID-SUMMER NIGHT?S IMPROV
You?ve seen Worst Case Scenario drink themselves silly, do fantasy and magic and even act like the living dead, but have you seen them do high art? They?re still going to be doing the silly improv you know and love, but this month?s midnight show tackles the difficult and hearty theme of William Shakespeare. See WCS do a full-length Improvised scene done entirely in the style of the immortal Bard and based solely on your suggestions tonight at ComedySportz. Tickets are $5 (cash only).
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/27853

GIDDY UP TO THEATERS THIS WEEKEND
A spaceship arrives in Arizona, 1873, to take over the Earth, starting with the Wild West region. A posse of cowboys are all that stand in their way. Get show times for ?Cowboys Aliens,? plus other films in theaters, using the OnMilwaukee.com Movie Guide:
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/movie/index

SATURDAY

FESTIN? ON BRADY
The annual Brady Street Festival has been revamped, upgraded and improved a little more each year, and this summer?s is bound to be the best yet. Three music stages feature a variety of local bands ? there?s something for everyone, whether you?re into rock, jazz, folk or Latin ? plus, food and drink from local vendors and restaurants, fashion galore and more. Check out this East Side mainstay fest between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. OnMilwaukee.com is a proud sponsor.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/25131

VINYL SPIN FOR COSMO CRUZ
The event to benefit a terminally ill Milwaukee music scene veteran starts at Brady Street Festival, between sets by De La Buena and Kings Go Forth on the Nomad World Music Stage. The benefit moves to Allium (formerly Cafe Brucke), 2101 N. Prospect Ave., for an all-star, vinyl-only record spin featuring a veritable who?s who of Milwaukee music ? Andy Noble, Paul Cebar and many others ? from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m. Free admission, but bring some green to donate to a great cause.
onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/cosmocruzspin.html

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Lela Brown Bag Sale
TODAY ? Saturday, July 30th

Fill your bag for half the price!
Doors open at 8 a.m. Sale runs until 6 p.m.

321 N. Broadway
Historic Third Ward
(414) 727-4855
Click here for more!
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DRINK AROUND THE WORLD
Savor suds from all over the country and globe at the second annual Milwaukee Brewfest from 3 to 7 p.m. Held at the Old Coast Guard Pavilion Park on Milwaukee?s lakefront, Milwaukee Brewfest features unlimited sampling of over 150 craft beers and micro brews from around the world, plus live musical performances, home brewing demonstrations, exhibits and games, the crowning of 2011 Miss Brewfest, a variety of food for purchase from local restaurants and vendors, food sampling from various Wisconsin-based companies and work from local artists and craftsmen. General admission tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the event. VIP tickets are $55 and $60 and include all general admission activities, plus VIP entry at 2 p.m., samples of rare and limited-edition brews and free parking.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/25772

TOUR DE FAT?S BACK
Celebrate all things bike at New Belgium Brewing?s traveling bicycle celebration today in Humboldt Park. Enjoy live music, crazy contests, a costumed bicycle parade and even more entertainment starting at 9 a.m. Admission is free, but Beer and merchandise proceeds will benefit the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/6655

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Rockerbox, Wisconsin?s free premier street party and motorcycle festival, runs Saturday, Aug. 6 along Center Street in Riverwest from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Events include bike show, ride-in bike competition, vending of all things motorcycling, live music, food and drink.

rockerbox.us
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BAAM! ROCKS WITH A MOVIE AT TURNER HALL
Grab a beer, a bag of popcorn and enjoy a screening of cult film ?Rock ?n? Roll High School? tonight at Turner Hall. StreetZa Pizza will be on-hand, plus the bar will feature a $10 all-you-can-drink tap/rail special before the movie starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/25284

ANOTHER BROADWAY BASH
Join the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts for their sixth annual Broadway Bash. Start your evening at 5 p.m. with a pre-show cocktail reception and dinner, followed by a performance of ?Jersey Boys,? a dessert buffet and dancing. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on a variety of items in the live and silent auctions. For more information, please call (414) 273-7121.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/9064

JAZZ ON THE EAST SIDE
Eastside Jazzfest 3 brings Milwaukee-based jazz acts and national and international acts with ties to Milwaukee back to the UWM Helene Zelazo Center for one night of great Milwaukee jazz. The evening?s lineup includes headliner David Hazeltine, as well as the George Braith Quartet, the Eric Jacobson Quintet and the Curt Hanrahan Quartet beginning at 5 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Student and senior pricing is $15. Proceeds from this event fund the Milwaukee Jazz Vision Scholarship Program.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/27796

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Yoga Ward is conveniently located in Historic Walker?s Point offering Hatha, Hot Detox Flow and Vinyasa classes at affordable prices.

Advanced or a beginner, we have a class for you! Classes are taught in a friendly and non-intimidating environment.

First class only $5!

Free parking!
yogaward.com
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MCBOB?S TURNS 25
Celebrate McBob?s 25th anniversary with a day of live music from The Horn Dogs, The Andrew Gelles Band and Finn MacCools, plus 1986-priced drink specials, guest star-tenders, beer pong and flip cup and a display of framed artwork for sale as a tribute to McBob?s own Robert Rubner. In addition, visitors can also buy raffle tickets at $5 per ticket and $20 for five tickets for a chance to win a trip to Cancun, a $500 cash prize and more. Proceeds from the art and raffle ticket sales will benefit an area suicide prevention organization.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/27390

GET A TASTE OF MILWAUKEE?S NEIGHBORHOODS
Discover the sights and flavors of Milwaukee?s delicious and historic Old World Third Street, Tosa or Third Ward neighborhoods with a guided food tour. Each one-mile walking route explores the unique district?s diverse eating opportunities and includes food samples that add up to a meal, along with stories about Milwaukee?s rich immigrant history and the exceptional people who bring it to life. Tour Wauwatosa at 11:30 a.m., Old World Third Street at 12:15 p.m. or the Third Ward at 5:30 today.
milwaukeefoodtours.com

OLD SCHOOL BASE BALL
Cheer on the Eagle Diamonds as they take on the Lemont (Ill.) Quarrymen at Old World Wisconsin?s historic Ward School field in a game of old school 1860s base ball this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Museum admission ($16 for adults, $14 for students and seniors and $9 for children 5-17) gets you into the game for free. Enjoy base ball car load pricing at $43 for a carload of up to nine people. Fees include an all-day tram transportation pass.
onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/events/10600

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