Make a Promise 2023
2023-05-19 17:30 (America/Chicago)
“Join Vivent Health in helping people living with HIV live long, healthy lives and work toward ending the HIV epidemic.
Vivent Health believes that everyone they serve deserves to live their healthiest lives, regardless of whom they love, the color of their skin, where they live, or how much money they have. Make A Promise helps fund the highest-quality HIV care, including wraparound social services, so Milwaukeeans living with HIV can thrive.
Get ready for an evening of powerful storytelling and an exciting performance by members of the hit Broadway show Hamilton!
Changing lives is what Make A Promise is all about! Let’s make HIV history!
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Wisconsin Juniors Grand Slam Volleyball Tournament
2023-05-20 - 2023-05-21
“Saturday Wave Schedule:AM Wave – 13’s, All 16-18’s Girls
PM Wave – All 12’s, 14’s and 15’s Girls
***Boys Sunday Only
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Main entrance for the Wisconsin Center is on the SE corner of the building at 4th and Wisconsin Ave
There are two levels of escalators to reach the courts. The first escalator goes from street level to the 2nd floor hotel skywalk level, and then there is a 2nd level of escalator which will take you up to the 3rd floor courts, concessions, apparel, etc.
Coolers and Portable Chairs are not allowed in the Wisconsin Center.

Stream the Wisconsin Juniors Grand Slam Tournament live from the Wisconsin Center here: link coming soon

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Cardinal Stritch University Spring Graduation
2023-05-21 10:00
“8:30a – Doors open for participating graduates
10a – Doors open for guests

Tickets are not required
Everyone attending the commencement ceremony should enter the Wisconsin Center using the entrance located on Wisconsin Ave and Vel R. Phillips Ave.
Doors will open for participating graduates at 8:30 a.m. Graduates must arrive at least 30 minutes before the ceremony.
Doors will open for guests at 10 a.m.
We expect the ceremony to last approximately 2 hours. The actual length of the ceremony will depend on the number of graduates who are participating.
Out of respect for others, please be prepared to stay for the entire ceremony.
STREAM THE CEREMONY LIVE HERE: https://vimeo.com/event/3382086“

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee MVP Salute to Youth
2023-05-22 17:00
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MVP Salute to Youth
After a four-year hiatus, MVP Salute to Youth is returning at the Wisconsin Center on May 22nd! This night honors youth, individuals, and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Learn more about sponsoring this year’s MVP Salute to Youth event here.
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SecureFutures Investment Conference
2023-05-23 14:00 - 16:30
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SecureFutures is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency founded in 2006 as Make A Difference – Wisconsin with a mission to provide financial literacy programs and resources that empower students to make sound financial decisions. Secure Futures has provided much-needed financial education to more than 80,000 students in high schools and community sites across Wisconsin and into Chicago, in lessons led by hundreds of volunteers from the local business community.

Mark your calendars for the 2023 conference on May 23rd, with premier sponsorship from US Bank and keynote speakers Carl R. Tannenbaum and Robbie Robinson. To learn about sponsor opportunities, contact Brenda Campbell at (414) 310-5920 or brenda@securefutures.org.”

Maker Festivals
2023-05-24 - 2023-05-27
“Maker Festivals – the live event that brings knitters, jewelry makers, quilters, and sewists under one roof for five days of creative bliss. May 23 – 27 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee, will host creators of all kinds for workshops led by top instructors for an unforgettable learning experience.
From May 25 – 27, Maker Festivals will also offer a vibrant marketplace to shop for unique tools and materials, watch technique demonstrations to learn new skills and, best of all, connect with other passionate creators.
Learn more and register online at MakerFestivals.com“

The Oddities and Curiosities Expo
2023-05-27 10:00 - 18:00
“The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists, and small businesses from all over the country with all things weird. You’ll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/Halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more. There is truly something weird for everyone. All items you see are legal to own and sustainably sourced.
The O&C Expo provides a safe place for anyone to come and discover new artists, meet new friends and be surrounded by an amazing community of like-minded people. The O&C Expo prides itself on being a completely “”DIY”” ran show from start to finish, finding so much joy in being able to provide a place where you can feel at home surrounded by others that share the same interests.
The O&C Expo is the first and original traveling event exclusively showcasing oddities vendors and dark artists in the country.“

Pokemon 2023 Regional Tournament
2023-06-02 - 2023-06-04

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.

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!

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/“

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!

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.”

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

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.

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.”

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“

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.
