The Milwaukee Public Museum’s Streets Alive! returns May 2 for a final run of docents, performances and a last look at the Streets before the move downtown.

After a year of layoffs and a split with Villa Terrace, the Charles Allis Art Museum finalized purchase of its East Side mansion and says ownership opens new funding avenues. The nonprofit says it met county benchmarks and is plotting a two-year plan to rebuild.

Johnson Creek’s turkey‑shaped Gobbler has new owners who say they invested roughly $1.2M and aim to reopen the theater this summer with live music and events. Permits are in progress.

More than 60 galleries, pop‑ups and public installations open across the Third Ward, Walker’s Point and East Town on April 17–18. Find MIAD senior shows, outdoor paintings and an interactive map.

Chad Smith’s foundation launched AMP in Milwaukee to place paid music instructors in after‑school programs. Donations are being matched up to $100,000.

The 18th Milwaukee Film Festival runs April 16–30 and will open with Ueck, a new documentary about Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker.

Milwaukee Ballet’s "Beautiful Illusions" season pairs Michael Pink’s Mirror Mirror and Dorian Gray with The Nutcracker and a showcase of new choreography. The company has opened subscriptions and expects single tickets in July.

The Bradley Wing reopens mid‑March with a refreshed presentation of Peg Bradley’s modern collection, returning conserved works to the museum’s renewed galleries.

Villa Terrace hit a fundraising milestone and will start major masonry and exterior repairs this spring to protect its century‑old villa and Renaissance garden.

MPM’s Diorama‑RAMA turns the museum’s Milwaukee‑style dioramas into a month of tours, workshops and a mini‑diorama contest. Events run March 14–April 17 with a March 31 contest benefiting Walker’s Point arts.

The Milwaukee Fire Department celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the cultural traditions of its Hispanic members, like Firefighter Bermudez cooking traditional flan. They emphasize diversity and heritage in their work environment.

Wisconsin DNR announced the winners of their 2026 stamp design contest for wild turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl stamps — Sam Timm and Caleb Metrich took top honors.

West Allis is hosting a free two-day art event featuring local creators, interactive activities, and community engagement in the arts on September 5-6.