Milwaukee Bucks announce fan events for season openers

The NBA season is around the corner and it's almost time for Milwaukee to root on the Bucks.

The Bucks open the season Wednesday in Philadelphia against the 76ers. The home opener at Fiserv Forum is Friday, Oct. 25, against the Chicago Bulls. The Bucks announced events and promotions for "Tipoff Week."

On Sunday, the Bucks will hold an open scrimmage at Fiserv Forum. The scrimmage tips off at 10 a.m. with doors opening to fans at 9 a.m.

The Bucks plan to surprise the community at pop-up events starting Monday to promote kindness and community spirit. Highlights from the program will be posted on Bucks social media accounts.

On Wednesday, The MECCA Sports Bar & Grill will host a watch party for the season opener. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and fan giveaways will be held.

For the home opener on Friday, fans will be treated to a variety of in-game entertainment, including a national anthem performance by Joe Everson , a man that performs the song while painting a picture.

Milwaukee native and recording artist Trevis Romell will be part of the player introductions while halftime entertainment will feature Wisconsin native and the 2020 Magician of the Year Joshua Jay , who will perform at an NBA game for the first time.

To purchase tickets for the home opener, visit bucks.com/tickets .

On Sunday, Oct. 27, during the Bucks game in Brooklyn against the Nets, the Bucks will host watch parties at two bars. Tips will be covered for all patrons through the first half of the game and drink specials and giveaways will be offered beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Steny’s Lake Country (N29W24483 Water Road, Pewaukee) and Milwaukee’s 3rd St. Market Hall (275 W. Wisconsin Ave.).

Bridges in downtown Milwaukee will fly Bucks flags through Nov. 2. Select Milwaukee-area businesses and buildings will be lit green at night for the first two Bucks games.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Bucks announce fan events for season openers