On Thursday, December 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., join Wisconsin Public Radio in celebration of WPR’s new classical music service in Milwaukee. WPR host Norman Gilliland will broadcast live from the Bradley Symphony Center with live performances by the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, the Florentine Opera and others. The event is free and open to the public. Learn more about the event here.

The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County are partnering up for the 17th Annual Holiday Drive through December 13. This year, the drive will benefit families and individuals at Meta House. They are seeking donations of all kinds including fuzzy socks and blankets, self-care items and toiletries, toys and board games for kids and more. See their Amazon Wish List and other drop-off locations here. You can also bring your donations to the County Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 2 at 3 p.m. in the County Courthouse Rotunda (901 N 9th St.).

The Milwaukee Public Library is looking for innovative, impactful and community-focused entrepreneurs to submit proposals their Entrepreneur Residency program. The entrepreneur-in-residence will create workshops and offer one-on-one consultations to support aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs. Interested applicants can find more details at mpl.org/vendors. The deadline to apply is December 1.

Hockey season is just around the corner, and our hometown team returns to the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Saturday, October 19! The Milwaukee Admirals had an incredible 2023-2024 season, going on a 19 game unbeaten streak, which was the second longest stretch in league history. Get ready for the season by streaming “19 for 19: A Milwaukee Admirals Documentary”, available tonight on the Admirals’ YouTube page. And don’t forget to get your tickets to a game this season here!

The Project for Public Spaces is partnering with the Milwaukee Public Market next summer to co-host the 12th International Public Markets Conference from June 12 to 14, 2025! Attendees are invited to Milwaukee to see the influence public markets have in shaping vibrant and inclusive urban spaces, and will get to explore our city’s array of markets including the Milwaukee Public Market, Milwaukee Night Market, West Allis Farmers Market and more! Learn more about the conference here.

As we plan for the 2025 season of the Milwaukee Night Market, we are seeking your valuable feedback so that we can improve the attendee experience and make the Night Market the best summer event in the city. We encourage you to spend five minutes completing our end of season survey by Thursday, October 17. Everyone that completes the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card to the 3rd St. Market Hall. Visit mkenightmarket.com/survey to complete the survey!

Join Radio Milwaukee as they host the 2024 HYFIN Anti-Gala on Thursday, October 10 at Turner Hall. The HYFIN Anti-Gala is a fundraiser that celebrates Black excellence and Black Milwaukee. This year’s event includes an awards ceremony honoring Milwaukee’s Black talent, a fashion show inspired by The Wiz designed by Edessa School of Fashion, dinner from award-winning chefs and DJ Bizzon to close out the night. Tickets can be found here!

The Milwaukee River Challenge returns to the Menomonee and Milwaukee Rivers on Saturday, October 5. This annual event attracts rowers and spectators from throughout the Midwest. Participants will travel along a three-mile course that comes right through downtown Milwaukee. You can watch the race from one of the recommended vantage points listed here.

Doors Open Milwaukee returns September 28 and 29! Doors Open is an annual celebration of Milwaukee’s architecture, history and neighborhoods. This event opens the doors to more than 100 locations to the community. The full list of participating sites can be found here with many Westown locations including the Baird Center, Milwaukee Public Library, We Energies- Public Service Building and many more!