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Hometown Heroes 2023 Gala
2023-10-14 18:00 (America/Chicago)
This year, we are raising funds for Camp Hometown Heroes, Camp Reunite and Turning Rivers. Camp Hometown Heroes is a free week-long summer camp for children who lost a parent or sibling through service in the U.S. Military. These children made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Camp Hometown Heroes provides them with restored hope and healing. In addition, with a long-term lease of the beautiful Turning Rivers camp facility north of Milwaukee, funds will be utilized for Camp Reunite, a groundbreaking program for children who have an incarcerated parent. Turning Rivers is a unique facility that welcomes thousands of children and volunteers each year. The Grand Slam Charity Jam funding allows this facility to serve even more children.

Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience
2023-10-13 - 2024-01-06
“Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience celebrates 101st Anniversary of tomb discovery with special student promotions
In celebration of the 101st anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, National Geographic’s Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience is offering free admission to 6th grade students who come with a full paid adult. For each 6th grader to receive free admission, there must be a full price paid adult accompanying them.
Tickets are ON SALE NOW at beyondkingtut.com
Tickets are timed and dated, and advance purchase at www.beyondkingtut.com is strongly encouraged with sellouts expected. Prices start at $29.99 for adults and $23.99 for children ages 5-15. Package rates are available for families, seniors and groups. VIP Tickets include a flexible entry time, merchandise and a VR companion piece.
Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, a new exhibition created in partnership with the National Geographic Society and produced by Paquin Entertainment Group, invites visitors to leave the modern world behind and experience an ancient time like never before. By harnessing projection mapping and new technologies to create stunning visual environments, the magic and mystery of Ancient Egypt will be brought to life in Milwaukee in an exhibition that opens at the Baird Center for a limited run beginning October 13, 2023. Tickets are on sale now at www.beyondkingtut.com.
Commemorating the historic discovery of King Tut’s tomb 100 years ago, the experience brings the National Geographic archives to life through a beautifully constructed and thoroughly informative exhibition. The power of technology, combined with cinematic storytelling and soaring imagery, whisks visitors on an immersive journey exploring the mysterious golden boy-king’s life that ventures beyond the mask. Beyond King Tut goes beyond a traditional artifact display to fascinate guests—while ensuring that the artifacts from King Tut’s tomb remain in their country of origin.
The multi-gallery, multi-sensory exhibition is a magnificent, time-traveling adventure that makes guests feel as if they are actually in Ancient Egypt. With nine galleries to explore, Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience takes visitors on an epic journey through King Tut’s life—his rule as a child pharaoh, his family, the discovery of his tomb and the mysteries surrounding his early death, and his journey to the afterlife.”

Tonight's Conversation Live & Uncut
2023-10-12 20:00
“The Tonight’s Conversation Podcast is coming to Milwuakee this fall for a LIVE recording experience you cannot miss! Join Ace Metaphor and some the nation’s top love and relationship influencers for an evening of real, raw, and hilariously funny interactive conversations on all of your favorite relationship topics. Here’s your chance to be up-close and personal. No, this is not another of those boring seminars – prepare to laugh, interact, and even dance in your seats! Tickets are extremely limited, so act fast. This intimate event is perfect for a date night, a girls’ night out, or a mature outing with the fellas. See you there!”

Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference
2023-10-10 09:00 - 17:30
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Key highlights of this year’s conference include expert panels and workshops with various industries, discussing trends, challenges, and opportunities for veteran business owners as well as employers looking to develop Wisconsin’s veteran and military workforce.
In addition, the conference includes a business expo highlighting leading veteran-owned and veteran-friendly businesses and resource partners supporting those businesses.
Finally, the conference will feature an awards luncheon, celebrating outstanding achievements in the Wisconsin veteran business community over the past year.
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Bitchcraft Fair 2023
2023-10-08 12:00 - 18:00
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A Magickal Marketplace, Trick-Or-Treat, Witches Brew & More

a Halloween experience like no other, shop local creatives, peer into the future by consulting a mystic, bring your witchlings or wizard apprentices 10 & under free to trick-or-treat, sip witches brew while sitting in on a class, strike a pose at the professional costume photo booth & more

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CULTURE BY DESIGN: A SNEAKER & STREETWEAR SUMMIT
2023-10-07 12:00 - 19:00
“A celebration of sneaker & streetwear culture, Culture By Design brings together a like-minded community of “”sneakerheads”” and streetwear aficionados for a multifaceted exhibition featuring prominent national designers, as well as pop-up exhibition spaces, immersive activations, and mixed-media displays curated by local and national brands.
BUY TICKETS HERE >>“

Battle Hardened: Milwaukee
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08
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Sit down, pour a pint, and get ready for some great games!
Battle Hardened is coming to Milwaukee from October 7th-8th, and with it the chance at a Gold Foil, PTI, and share of $2000 USD!
There’s no messing around, it’s straight into the Classic Constructed Battle Hardened on Saturday, followed by a Super Armory and Classic Constructed PTI event on Sunday.
Hosted by the cream of the crop MinMaxGames, come join us for some fun!
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St. Francis Seminary Dinner 2023
2023-10-06 17:30 - 21:00
5 p.m. – registration and coat check open
5:30 p.m. – cocktail reception
7 p.m. – dinner
8 p.m. – program

The 13th Annual Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Festival
2023-10-06 - 2023-10-08
“Show hours:
Friday 2 PM – 11 PM
Saturday 11 AM – 11 PM
Sunday 11 AM – 8 PM

$20 Day / $40 3-Day Pass
Admission is free for children under 12
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2023 R2R USA Conference
2023-10-02 - 2023-10-05

National Association for College Admission Counseling College Fair 2023
2023-10-01 15:00 - 18:00
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), founded in 1937, is an organization of more than 26,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education.

EVENT CANCELLED: Every1In Wellness & Abilities Fair Presented By: Hope Instilled Inc.
2023-09-30 09:00 - 17:00
“THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Every1in is an event presented by Hope Instilled, Inc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Hope Instilled’s mission is:
To help people living with chronic pain take an active role in their recovery process which creates ways to improve the quality of their lives and reduce their sense of suffering. Hope Instilled accomplishes this by being a resource for information about alternative treatment options, exercise, nutrition, and positive lifestyle changes. Hopp Instilled also provides Hope Against Pain which is proprietary action-based, peer-to-peer support designed specifically to address chronic pain. Members are taken along their own path towards a better tomorrow.”

Cream City Convergence
2023-09-30
The first large-scale, regional esports tournament run by an NBA franchise, Bucks Gaming. The tournament will consist of brackets for four games: Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear—Strive, Super Smash Bros and Super Smash Bros Melee.

Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) International Educational Symposium
2023-09-25 - 2023-09-28
The ARFF Working Group Annual Int’l Educational Symposium is the premier event for the aviation firefighting industry. More than 60+ companies are expected to exhibit at this year’s program. This is the perfect opportunity to visit and shop for products and services that deal specifically with the aviation fire safety and protection industry.

Wisconsin Bridal and Wedding Expo
2023-09-10 13:00 - 17:00
“The Bridal & Wedding Expo features an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination, and much more!

Get Your Free Passes Today! https://www.bridalshowswi-wi.com/free-pass
Interested in Exhibiting? https://www.bridalshowswi-wi.com/info-for-exhibitors“

Baird Center Hiring Event
2023-08-19 09:00 - 14:00
“Exciting jobs working in live events are available now! The Wisconsin Center District (WCD), owners and operators of the Baird Center, Miller High Life Theatre and UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena is looking for Bold, Proud and Experience Obsessed people to join our team!
If this sounds like you, check out the WCD Hiring Event on Saturday, August 19 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.
We are looking for:

Ushers
Ticket takers
Box Office Staff
Cashiers
Servers
Public Safety Officers
Set up and Cleaning

We will be hiring qualified people on-the-spot.

We offer:

Flexible hours during all shifts
$15 an hour or higher starting wage
Free parking
Fun and exciting job environment
On-site job training

To Pre-register for the hiring event, CLICK HERE. Walk ups are also welcome!
Please bring your resume and a photo ID and enter through the front doors at 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. You must be 18 years of age or older to apply.”

Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials (MAASTRO) Annual Convention
2023-08-14 - 2023-08-16
The Mid-America Association of State Transportation Officials (MAASTO) Annual Meeting will be held August 14-16, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More than 500 transportation leaders and professionals from the ten MAASTO states will be in attendance, including federal partners, state department of transportation CEO’s and executives, chief engineers, executive leaders, managers, and technical experts. Academic and private sector leaders will also be a significant part of the robust discussion and engaging meeting sessions.

Johnson Controls Customer Business Conference
2023-08-08 - 2023-08-11

The Garden Center Show
2023-08-08 - 2023-08-10
“The Garden Center Show for independent garden center (IGC) owners and professionals is the premier event for IGCs. It brings together the brightest minds and hottest products in one place at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for a conference and trade show.”

Cream City Vintage Fest
2023-08-05 10:00 - 17:00
Featuring 200+ Vendors, Cream City Vintage Fest along with The Baird Center will host the largest collection of vintage clothing, jewelry, and handmade goods that the Midwest has to offer! The one day pop-up event will take place on August 5th from 10 am until 5 pm and will provide great shopping paired with food and drink to make an event of a day!

Northwestern Mutual 143rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Agents
2023-07-23 - 2023-07-25

National Laboratories Information Technology Summit 2023
2023-06-28 - 2023-06-29
A multi-day event, NLIT Summit facilitates an exchange of information management, best practices, strategies and methodologies. Each day consists of presentations, panel discussions, new equipment/technology demonstrations and information sharing.

Lutheran Women's Missionary League 2023 Biennial Convention
2023-06-22 - 2023-06-25
Walk-in registration will begin onsite at the Baird Center (formerly Wisconsin Center) beginning Wednesday, June 21, 5 p.m

Milwaukee Business Journal Women of Influence 2023
2023-06-15 11:00

Retail Confectioners International Convention & Industry Expo
2023-06-12 - 2023-06-14
Join fellow candy makers, retailers and suppliers looking to gain momentum for their businesses through impactful education and collaboration. Explore what’s new in the confectionery industry and take away effective business and production strategies designed to help you become an unstoppable success!

The Whole Bead Show
2023-06-08 - 2023-06-10
“The Whole Bead Show is a traveling trade show for beads and gemstones. Open to the public as well as the trade. Come shop from all your favorite merchants, artisans and importers. There will be gemstones, vintage beads, ancient trade beads, findings, handmade and so much more.
Show info: https://wholebead.com/showsmil23/“

American Booksellers Association Children's Institute 2023
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-07
American Booksellers Association (ABA) is proud to present this 11th annual industry event filled with educational programming for independent bookstores, as well as keynotes, author receptions, and exciting events to be announced!

3rd Annual Kinsella Feis | 19th Annual Cream City Feis
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-04
The Kinsella Feis will be held Saturday June 3rd, 2023 and the Cream City Feis will take place Sunday June 4th, 2023.
