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ICYMI: Whether you're coupled or not, these decadent Valentine's Day (and Galentine's Day) experiences are worth your consideration. Get those reservations in!
Get your resos in! Indulgent dinners & culinary experiences for Valentine's Day
Whether you're coupled or not, these decadent Valentine's Day (and Galentine's Day) experiences are worth your consideration.
onmilwaukee.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:23 PM
ICYMI: Whether you're coupled or not, these decadent Valentine's Day (and Galentine's Day) experiences are worth your consideration. Get those reservations in!
The NBA trade deadline has passed, and now the Milwaukee Bucks have their work cut out for them with three games before the All-Star break:
Bucks Week Ahead: Moving forward
The NBA trade deadline has passed, and now the Milwaukee Bucks have their work cut out for them with three games before the All-Star break.
onmilwaukee.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
The NBA trade deadline has passed, and now the Milwaukee Bucks have their work cut out for them with three games before the All-Star break:
National Bakery will be serving up tens of thousands of paczki in classic flavors on Fat Tuesday. This year, there’s a brand-new addition to the lineup that's unmistakably Wisconsin: a Brandy Old Fashioned paczki.
Read more:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/national-bakerys-old-fashioned-paczki
Read more:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/national-bakerys-old-fashioned-paczki
February 8, 2026 at 8:16 PM
National Bakery will be serving up tens of thousands of paczki in classic flavors on Fat Tuesday. This year, there’s a brand-new addition to the lineup that's unmistakably Wisconsin: a Brandy Old Fashioned paczki.
Read more:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/national-bakerys-old-fashioned-paczki
Read more:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/national-bakerys-old-fashioned-paczki
A number of examples of Russell Barr Williamson’s simple, and extremely adaptable, bungalow or small house plan homes were built in the Milwaukee area and beyond and they could be adapted to larger homes, too.
Take a look inside:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/russell-barr-williamson-bungalows
Take a look inside:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/russell-barr-williamson-bungalows
February 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
A number of examples of Russell Barr Williamson’s simple, and extremely adaptable, bungalow or small house plan homes were built in the Milwaukee area and beyond and they could be adapted to larger homes, too.
Take a look inside:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/russell-barr-williamson-bungalows
Take a look inside:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/russell-barr-williamson-bungalows
25 of the city's best spellers are ready to compete. Come cheer them on, drink, and have a night out at The Cooperage!
Get your tickets today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onmilwaukee-adult-spelling-bee-2026-tickets-1980916192657?aff=oddtdtcreator
Get your tickets today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onmilwaukee-adult-spelling-bee-2026-tickets-1980916192657?aff=oddtdtcreator
February 8, 2026 at 6:08 PM
25 of the city's best spellers are ready to compete. Come cheer them on, drink, and have a night out at The Cooperage!
Get your tickets today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onmilwaukee-adult-spelling-bee-2026-tickets-1980916192657?aff=oddtdtcreator
Get your tickets today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onmilwaukee-adult-spelling-bee-2026-tickets-1980916192657?aff=oddtdtcreator
As children continue to enter foster care across Milwaukee, agencies working the front lines say the greatest need isn’t funding or policy promises, it’s people willing to open their homes:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/milwaukee-foster-parents-needed-support
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/milwaukee-foster-parents-needed-support
Advocates urge others to become or support foster parents
We spoke with foster care advocates to understand what becoming and supporting foster parents can look like and how crucially they're needed.
onmilwaukee.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:04 PM
As children continue to enter foster care across Milwaukee, agencies working the front lines say the greatest need isn’t funding or policy promises, it’s people willing to open their homes:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/milwaukee-foster-parents-needed-support
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/milwaukee-foster-parents-needed-support
Deer District will debut a new weekly farmers market this summer, and is expected to host more than 100 vendors each week, including Wisconsin farmers and food producers.
Get the details today on OnMilwaukee:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/new-deer-district-farmers-market
Get the details today on OnMilwaukee:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/new-deer-district-farmers-market
February 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Deer District will debut a new weekly farmers market this summer, and is expected to host more than 100 vendors each week, including Wisconsin farmers and food producers.
Get the details today on OnMilwaukee:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/new-deer-district-farmers-market
Get the details today on OnMilwaukee:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/new-deer-district-farmers-market
The late architect Edgar Tafel designed at least eight houses in Wisconsin, mostly in and around Racine. Go inside a Mount Pleasant Tafel house for sale today:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/edgar-tafel-house-for-sale
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/edgar-tafel-house-for-sale
February 7, 2026 at 8:16 PM
The late architect Edgar Tafel designed at least eight houses in Wisconsin, mostly in and around Racine. Go inside a Mount Pleasant Tafel house for sale today:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/edgar-tafel-house-for-sale
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/edgar-tafel-house-for-sale
What began as a personal pivot for Maria Morales, and a way to imagine a life with more flexibility and travel, has grown into a farmers market favorite built on naturally leavened bread.
Read more about Peace & Love Sourdough today:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/peace-and-love-sourdough
Read more about Peace & Love Sourdough today:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/peace-and-love-sourdough
February 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM
What began as a personal pivot for Maria Morales, and a way to imagine a life with more flexibility and travel, has grown into a farmers market favorite built on naturally leavened bread.
Read more about Peace & Love Sourdough today:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/peace-and-love-sourdough
Read more about Peace & Love Sourdough today:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/peace-and-love-sourdough
ICYMI: The Tour of America's Dairyland schedule is here! Get ready for nearly half a month of racing:
It's the Tour of America's Dairyland's 2026 schedule
A new series opener and some exciting new locales.
onmilwaukee.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM
ICYMI: The Tour of America's Dairyland schedule is here! Get ready for nearly half a month of racing:
Are you ready for some football?! Potawatomi Casino Hotel is all set for the big game:
Potawatomi Casino Hotel is ready for Super Bowl Sunday
Whether you are rooting for the Patriots, Seahawks, or just want to see a big man touchdown in the biggest game of the year, you can win some cash with over 1,000 props on Sunday's game.
onmilwaukee.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Are you ready for some football?! Potawatomi Casino Hotel is all set for the big game:
Ace Boxing Club on the South Side suffered at least $6,000 in damages from a recent fire. The club's leader hopes for community support to help it reopen. Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service has the story:
Ace Boxing Club damaged in fire, will remain closed for repairs
The South Side club suffered at least $6,000 in damages. The club's leader hopes for community support to help it reopen.
onmilwaukee.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Ace Boxing Club on the South Side suffered at least $6,000 in damages from a recent fire. The club's leader hopes for community support to help it reopen. Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service has the story:
Marquette Trinity Fellow and Milwaukee Public Schools alum Amber Williams raised $3,700 for the MPS Homeless Education program to buy gift cards for students. Learn more via Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service:
MPS grad raises money for students experiencing homelessness
Marquette Trinity Fellow and Milwaukee Public Schools alum Amber Williams raised $3,700 for the MPS Homeless Education program to buy gift cards for students.
onmilwaukee.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Marquette Trinity Fellow and Milwaukee Public Schools alum Amber Williams raised $3,700 for the MPS Homeless Education program to buy gift cards for students. Learn more via Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service:
Of course, there's The Big Game on Sunday, but there's also tons of concerts, comedy, and even something for your furry friends! Check out the Weekend Preview, brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel:
OnMilwaukee Weekend Preview: February 6-8, 2026
Now that Milwaukee is starting to unthaw, there are plenty of great things to do all over the city!
onmilwaukee.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Of course, there's The Big Game on Sunday, but there's also tons of concerts, comedy, and even something for your furry friends! Check out the Weekend Preview, brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel:
In their closing remarks, there is hope expressed that Cafe Manna could reopen under new ownership:
After 18 years, pioneering Cafe Manna announces closing in Brookfield
In their closing remarks, there is hope expressed that the concept could reopen under new ownership.
onmilwaukee.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:51 PM
In their closing remarks, there is hope expressed that Cafe Manna could reopen under new ownership:
Organizations across Milwaukee have noticed a decrease in participation from adult male mentors to support youths. Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service has the story:
Milwaukee organizers struggle to find more Black male mentors
Organizations across Milwaukee have noticed a decrease in participation from adult male mentors to support youths.
onmilwaukee.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Organizations across Milwaukee have noticed a decrease in participation from adult male mentors to support youths. Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service has the story:
There are more than 20 concerts playing Milwaukee this weekend alone! Go see a show and plan your next night out with our monthly concert listings, brought to you by Molson Coors:
This month in live music: Concerts coming to Milwaukee in February 2026
More than 170 concerts come to Milwaukee this month, including the opening of Landmark Credit Union Live with Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Motion City Soundtrack at The Rave, Say She She at Vivarium and m...
onmilwaukee.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
There are more than 20 concerts playing Milwaukee this weekend alone! Go see a show and plan your next night out with our monthly concert listings, brought to you by Molson Coors:
Of course, there's The Big Game on Sunday, but there's also tons of concerts, comedy, and even something for your furry friends! Check out the Weekend Preview, brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel!
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/weekend-preview
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/weekend-preview
February 6, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Of course, there's The Big Game on Sunday, but there's also tons of concerts, comedy, and even something for your furry friends! Check out the Weekend Preview, brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel!
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/weekend-preview
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/weekend-preview
A call to the longtime Walker’s Point pizza restaurant confirmed the closure, but no reason was provided:
Fixture Pizza Pub in Walker's Point closes indefinitely
No reasons for the closure were given, but public records might offer a clue.
onmilwaukee.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:53 PM
A call to the longtime Walker’s Point pizza restaurant confirmed the closure, but no reason was provided:
Thank Cod it's Fryday! Find your new favorite fish fry in our handy fish fry guide:
Thank Cod It's Fryday: The ultimate fish fry guide
It's one of Milwaukee's most cherished and distinctive traditions. It's also a great way to support local restaurants.
onmilwaukee.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Thank Cod it's Fryday! Find your new favorite fish fry in our handy fish fry guide:
Giannis is (still) a Milwaukee Buck, and we rounded up some of our favorite reactions to the news:
The internet reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo staying with the Milwaukee Bucks
While we feared the worst, the Greek Freak is staying in Milwaukee through the end of the season.
onmilwaukee.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Giannis is (still) a Milwaukee Buck, and we rounded up some of our favorite reactions to the news:
Now that Milwaukee is starting to unthaw, there are plenty of great things to do all over the city! Have a Super weekend with the Weekend Preview brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel:
OnMilwaukee Weekend Preview: February 6-8, 2026
Now that Milwaukee is starting to unthaw, there are plenty of great things to do all over the city!
onmilwaukee.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Now that Milwaukee is starting to unthaw, there are plenty of great things to do all over the city! Have a Super weekend with the Weekend Preview brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel:
New To You: Ecuadorian-born chef Pedro Tejada opens a vibrant brick-and-mortar restaurant inspired by the flavors and spirit of Latin America in Glendale:
Pedro's South American Food brings color, comfort & community to Glendale
Ecuadorian-born chef Pedro Tejada opens a vibrant brick-and-mortar restaurant inspired by the flavors and spirit of Latin America.
onmilwaukee.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
New To You: Ecuadorian-born chef Pedro Tejada opens a vibrant brick-and-mortar restaurant inspired by the flavors and spirit of Latin America in Glendale:
Farm-to-table brunch, local makers and seasonal flavors come together for a cozy winter celebration at Potawatomi Casino Hotel's Gather & Grow:
Gather & Grow returns to Potawatomi Casino Hotel as Winter Brunch and Market
Farm-to-table brunch, local makers and seasonal flavors come together for a cozy winter celebration.
onmilwaukee.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Farm-to-table brunch, local makers and seasonal flavors come together for a cozy winter celebration at Potawatomi Casino Hotel's Gather & Grow:
The late tenor saxophonist John Coltrane is one of the enduring figures in jazz. Did the Trane ever stop in Milwaukee? Yes, but maybe not on the occasion that many people think:
Chasin the Trane to Milwaukee: When John Coltrane did & didn't play here
The late tenor saxophonist John Coltrane is one of the enduring figures in jazz. His groundbreaking work continues to resonate, enrapture and inspire musicians and fans. Did the Trane ever stop in Mil...
onmilwaukee.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM
The late tenor saxophonist John Coltrane is one of the enduring figures in jazz. Did the Trane ever stop in Milwaukee? Yes, but maybe not on the occasion that many people think: