Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Things to do in Milwaukee this weekend (besides going to the Wisconsin State Fair)

By Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,

3 days ago

Black Arts Fest MKE

Black Arts Fest MKE brings a celebration of African heritage and Black culture to Maier Festival Park from noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 3. There'll be entertainment and activities on four stages, with food and more. Tickets are $20, $15 for seniors, $12 for youths 8 and older, and free for kids 7 and younger. Info: blackartsfestmke.com.

Bronzeville Week

Bronzeville Week — a celebration of Milwaukee's original Bronzeville District, the city's historic Black cultural and commercial neighborhood, begins Aug. 3. Among the highlights: the Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival, along North Avenue between King Drive and Seventh St. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 4. Info: Bronzeville Week Facebook page.

Sprecher Root Beer Bash at Bayshore

Discover the North Shore's Sprecher Root Beer Bash encamps at The Lawn at Bayshore, 5800 N. Bayshore Drive, Glendale, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3. They're giving away free root beer floats, along with music, giveaways, a kids' dance party and more. Admission is free. Info: discoverthenorthshoremke.com/sprecher-root-beer-bash .

Wisconsin Vintage Fest in Deer District

More than 85 vendors will be selling their stuff at Wisconsin Vintage Fest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 4 in the Deer District, the plaza outside Fiserv Forum. Admission is free. Info: deerdistrict.com .

Nō Studios Dance Fest at Marcus Center

Nō Studios Dance Fest offers outdoor dance performances Aug. 3 on the grounds of the Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water St. There's a free performance for youth on the center's lawn at 5:30 p.m.; and a ticketed ($15-$25) performance in the Peck Pavilion starting at 6:30 p.m. Info and tickets: nostudios.com/dance-fest-2024.

Caribbean & Latin American Festival

The Caribbean & Latin America Festival, hosted by El Conquistador newspaper, brings multicultural entertainment, music, vendors, food and even a parade to South Fourth Street and West National Avenue from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 3. Admission is free. Info: Caribbean & Latin American Festival Facebook page.

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