Summer tunes in three Milwaukee parks
Between weekly events, special concert series, block parties, street fairs, and festivals at the Summerfest grounds, there are tons of places to get your outdoor music fix in Milwaukee every summer. Here are just three of them that I can personally recommend!
Where: Humbolt Park in Bay View
When: Tuesday nights through August, 6–8pm
Who's playing: Find the whole lineup here!
What to eat: Feel free to bring your own food & drink, or try one of the local vendors. This year's vendors include Hue Vietnamese, Babe's Ice Cream, Streetza Pizza, and Guanajuato Mexican.
Why to go: You know you need more Bay View in your life.
Where: Wauwatosa Village's Rotary Pavilion, Honey Creek Parkway
When: Wednesday nights through August (but not every week), opening acts at 6pm & main acts at 7:30
Who's playing: Find the whole lineup here!
What to eat: While I don't think you'll get in trouble for BYO, the Tosa Tonight folks kindly ask that you support their local vendors: "Your food and beverage purchases directly raise money for the ongoing non-profit operation of the Rotary Performance Pavilion and future Tosa Tonght concerts." The vendors include Maxie's, Gilles, and Belair, just to name a few.
Why to go: Consistently yummy vendors (mac n' cheese & ice cream — hello!) and they always host Irish music the week of Irish Fest.
Where: The band shell at Washington Park, Milwaukee
When: Wednesday nights through August, 6–8:30pm
Who's playing: Visit them on Facebook for more info!
What to eat: You can definitely BYO food & drink, but they have some unique food trucks at the Shell. Last summer I tried the Jamaican Kitchen's jerk chicken and it was super yummy!
Why to go: You'll see things you might not at other outdoor music shows, like the Brew City Fire Brigade.
Do you know of other can't-miss summer music spots in Milwaukee? Please share in the comments! I have a short list of other outdoor locations I'm hoping to get to this year (Lake Park, the Botanical Gardens, and the Florentine Opera top my list), but I'd love to hear more ideas! Let's spread the musical wealth.
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