Our Community USA - Milwaukee Vol 3

THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

MILWAUKEE Vol. 3

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TABLE OF CON TENT S

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ABOUT MILWAUKEE

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

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EVENTS SCHEDULE

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BAR GUIDE

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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ABOUT MILWAUKEE LGBTQ Milwaukee Milwaukee boasts an eclectic LGBT community centered around the Walker’s Point and Downtown areas, where the gay bars reside.

Everything from upscale martini lounges to down home, beer-swillin’ sports bars await your visit.

Many of the clubs in Milwaukee have been around for several years, and the community has developed and grown to support the scene.

Mingle with the Milwaukeeans in “Brew City” long enough and you’re sure to feel right at home.

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RESTAURANT GUI DE Odd Duck

The Fitz

Buckley’s Restaurant & Bar

The Original

Zarletti

Amilinda

Guadalajara Restaurant

Maxie’s

La Merenda

Swingin’ Door Exchange

Blue’s Egg

Oak & Oyster

Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro

Bavette La Boucherie

Carnevor

Lucky Ginger

Birch + Butcher

The Diplomat

Quirky find featuring an ever-changing New American menu & creative cocktails.

2352 S Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Upscale, all-day Ambassador Hotel eatery serving Midwestern cuisine & classic cocktails.

2308 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Local fixture for refined American comfort food like truffle fried artichoke & fig tart.

3908, 801 N Cass Street, Milwaukee, WI

Handsome spot for upscale American fare & cocktail pairings in a refined, casual setting.

2498 N Bartlett Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Small, minimalist restaurant serving up creative Italian fare & wine.

741 N Milwaukee Street, #1, Milwaukee, WI

Spanish & Portuguese plates are paired with cocktails & wine in a cozy-chic setting.

315 E Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Homespun Mexican soups, entrees & drinks are served all day in a quaint residential setup.

901 S 10th Street, Milwaukee, WI

Boisterous Cajun, Creole & BBQ restaurant with a raw bar in a bi-level space.

6732 W Fairview Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Colorful spot with an outdoor bar & a menu of globally inspired food, local beers & wine.

125 E National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Intimate haunt with old-school, saloon-like decor offers a full bar & comfort food.

219 E Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI

Globally inspired American breakfast & lunch fare plus carry-out coffee & pastries.

317 N 76th Street, Milwaukee, WI

Fashionable oyster bar on the first floor of Merriment Social serving seafood & cocktails.

724 N Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee, WI

Quaint bistro featuring upscale French fare, an extensive wine list & Lake Michigan views.

3133 E Newberry Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

Contemporary butcher shop & cafe offering a daily lunch & dinner menu.

330 E Menomonee Street, Milwaukee, WI

Upscale steakhouse with an extensive wine list in a dark, contemporary setting.

718 N Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee, WI

Asian restaurant & takeaway outlet with Thai, Japanese, Lao & Vietnamese dishes.

221 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI

Modern bistro & butcher shop serving Midwestern cuisine prepared on open-fire.

459 E Pleasant Street, Milwaukee, WI

Friendly outpost for American standbys with a contemporary edge plus inventive cocktails.

815 E Brady Street, Milwaukee, WI

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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE garlic. Various restaurants around Walker’s Point dish up their favorite garlic cuisine.

JUNE JUN 4-7

PRIDEFEST

There are drinks from local distillers, brewers, and you don’t want to miss the Braise Green Garlic Bloody Marys!

Listen to live music & try your hand at some Garlic Games. Crafts by local artisans are also for sale. Learn more @ www.braiselocalfood.com/garlic-fest

Henry W. Maier Festival Park PrideFest Milwaukee is the nation’s largest LGBTQ festival with permanent festival grounds, operated entirely by volunteers since 1987. The festival does not have a single paid employee, simply the dedication and devotion to bring together an exciting community experience each and every year. Learn more @ pridefest.com

JUN 27 1:00PM - 5:00PM CEDAR BURGER FESTIVAL

We will be taking the cancelled outdoor festival and turning it into a virtual festival for more updates visit cedarburgfestivals.org

JUN 5 8:00PM

“THE BREWERY COMEDY TOUR”

Laughs are on tap for this nationwide tour that promises to hit 300 breweries across the U.S. More than a dozen New York and L.A. stand-ups are currently on the road, sampling the local fare, the local brews and providing the finest and funniest in comedy entertainment.

JULY JUL 10 9:00PM

MILWAUKEE’S SMOOTHEST AFRO-BEATS EXPERIENCE

Afro-Lounge is an Afro-culture experience that amplifies culture and diversity through Afrobeats music, African food, and good vibes.Come and celebrate culture and diversity with great people, good cultural food and awesome vibes at XO Cocktail Parlor.

Details @ eventbrite.com.

This stop at Sprecher Brewing Co. in Milwaukee is set to feature a lineup whose credits include top festivals, TV and major club appearances. details @ Milwaukee.eventful.com

JUN 13 12:00PM - 3:00PM

3RD ANNUAL TAILGATING EVENT

It’s that time again! This event is a FREE EVENT. Talavera González Realty is having it’s 3rd annual tailgating event.

This event is to give back to all of our client’s, friends and family for the support you give us. Included in this event is a Free ticket to the game, Free food, Free drinks and music. Last year over 150 people joined us for this event last year. Details @ eventbrite.com

JUL 25 11:00AM - 12:00AM BRADY STREET FESTIVAL

Brady street Festival will have 4 stages packed with live entertainment, including some of our fav local and regional bands. Visit bradystreet.org.

JUL 25-26

MILWAUKEE AIR & WATER SHOW The Milwaukee Air & Water Show is Wisconsin’s premier free, family event of the summer and one of the top air shows in the Midwest.

JUN 14 12;00PM - 4:00PM GARLIC FEST

Garlic Fest is our annual Walker’s Point street festival celebrating all things

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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE JUL 25

SEPTEMBER

MILWAUKEE BREWFEST

Summer 2020 marks our 11th YEAR of Milwaukee Brewfest! We are delighted and honored that so many of you have come to celebrate craft beer with us summer after summer.

McKinley Park Milwaukee. More info @ milwaukeebrewfest.com.

SEP 5-6 10:00AM - 5:00PM THIRD WARD ART FESTIVAL

Fun art activities for kids make the Third Ward Art Festival a destination for art enthusiasts of all ages. With an array of restaurants, pubs, theaters, galleries and unique shopping experiences surrounding the festival, guests are guaranteed a day full of art, culture and fun at the Third Ward Art Festival. Visit amdurproductions.com.

AUGUST AUG 6-17

WISCONSIN STATE FAIR

SEP 13 11:00 AM - 4:00PM

As always, there will be dozens of rides, hundreds of food, thousands of animals, and a million ways for everyone to have a WonderFair time. More info @ wistatefair.com.

HARBOR FEST

a free, family-friendly celebration of all things fish & boats on the 600 block of East Greenfield Avenue, in front of the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences.

Check out our waterfront park, Harbor View Plaza, enjoy live music, local food, boat tours, the Milwaukee Boat Parade & more. Details @ harbordistrict.org.

AUG 21-23

MEXICAN FIESTA

Join in on the fun as we celebrate three days of fun, food, Mariachi and Fiesta for everyone.. Mexican Fiesta is more than just a celebration; it is a vigorous declaration of community spirit at its best. Details @ mexicanfiesta.org.

SEP 19 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM BAY VIEW BASH

The Bay View Bash takes place on the 3rd Saturday each September between Potter and Clement on Kinnickinnic Avenue in Bay View, Milwaukee.

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THE BLOODY MARY FESTIVAL WISCONSIN

SEP 19-20 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Don’t miss the brunch-time party of the year! Wisconsin’s best Bloody Marys and so much more - all under one roof, for one day only! From Milwaukee to La Crosse to Green Bay, we’ve scoured Wisconsin for the craftiest and most delicious Bloody Marys. We proudly present the SATURDAY FUNDAY BRUNCH PARTY of the year. More info @ www.eventbrite.com.

WINE & HARVEST FESTIVAL

With the abundance of Wisconsin’s homegrown produce and artisan foods plus the award-winning wines of Cedar Creek Winery, this free, family-oriented arts and crafts event is an absolute must for all fest-goers! More info @ cedarburgfestival.org.

OCTOBER

AUG 29

OCT 2-4

BREWERS MINI MARATHON

Participants will enjoy three exciting and challenging courses, great giveaways, and awesome post-race festivities! More info @ race-brewers.com.

TATTOO ARTS CONVENTION

The convention offers tattoo enthusiasts, artists, entrepreneurs and vendors the opportunity to meet some of

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BAR GU ID E Kruz Bar Popular for the outdoor patio, people flock here for friendly company and drink specials.

354 E National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

This is it!

Gay bar & cocktail lounge, open since 1968, with a jukebox & events such as karaoke nights.

418 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI DIX Milwaukee Popular spot with DJ, drag and a great staff in a welcoming fun environment.

739 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI

Walker’s Pint This eclectically decorated lesbian/ gay bar is friendly and drama-free.

818 South 2nd Street, Milwaukee, WI Sabbatic A mixed-crowd dive bar with live punk rock shows, this is a local favorite. The vibes are chill, the staff is friendly, and the cheap drinks are strong. Check out the wall art, too.

700 S 2nd Street, Milwaukee, WI

Fluid Milwaukee Relaxed gay bar offering craft cocktails, daily specials & event nights in a chill atmosphere.

819 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI Woody’s This casual venue has a large screen TV, drink specials and a friendly staff.

1579 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI

Estabrook Beer Garden Famous for their giant pretzels with cheese dipping sauce. Show up with friends or on a date for an afternoon under the sun.

4600 Estabrook Parkway, Milwaukee, WI

Harbor Room Drink specials and snacks here.

Staying a while? Join their gay bowling and baseball teams.

117 E Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Hamburger Mary’s Milwaukee American bar & grill chain where diner classics & cocktails meet quirky entertainment.

730-734 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI

LaCage NiteClub Two dance floors, six bars, drag shows and video screens.

801 S 2nd Street, Milwaukee, WI

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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE scenes throughout downtown. Visit milwaukeedowntown.com.

the most highly-regarded tattooists in the country, work with suppliers, participate in tattoo contests,and enjoy entertainment. Details @ wisconsincenter.com.

NOV 20-22

HOLIDAY FOLK FAIR

Holiday Folk Fair International, America’s premier multicultural festival. You can explore the ways music, food, dance, and art weave together a message of welcome. Details @ folkfair.org.

OCT 7-11

MILWAUKEE COMEDY FESTIVAL Join us for the biggest comedy event of the year. Since 2005 the festival has featured top-notch stand-up comedy, improv, and sketch comedy from across the country. More info @ mkecomedyfest.com

NOV 27 - JAN 2

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS

The Ingleside Hotel (formerly Country Springs Hotel) is transformed into a winter wonderland called Country Christmas. Admission to Wisconsin’s largest drive through Christmas lights display includes a trip through the Country Christmas. More info @ thecountrychristmas.com.

OCT 15-29

MKE FILM FESTIVAL

The Milwaukee Film Festival festival is an immersive, experiential monument to the artistic, technological, and philosophical power of visual storytelling. It’s a tribute to the best of film, the best of the visual arts, and the best of human creativity. More info @ www.mkefilm.org.

DECEMBER DEC 4 5:3OPM - 8:30PM CHRISTMAS IN THE WARD

OCT 17 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Join us for this old-fashioned Milwaukee favorite! Fireworks, tree lighting, Santa, and live reindeer kick off a festive month of holiday fun and shopping in the Historic Third Ward. More info @ historicthirdward.org.

GREAT PUMPKIN CHUCKIN FEST & BBQ COOK-OFF

Don’t miss out on this smashing fun time! Returning this year is The Best of the Midwest BBQ Cook Off. There will be Costume contests for Kids and Adults. Prizes will be awarded! This event will feature Pumpkin Chuckin Competitions, where teams will catapult pumpkins as far as the eye can see! Visit uniongrovechamber.org.

DEC 5 - DEC 26 7:00PM

ILLUSIONS: DRAG QUEEN SHOW

The perfect combination of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industry’s best celebrity impersonators and the funniest. More info @eventbrite.com.

NOVEMBER

JANUARY

NOV 19 - JAN 1

HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL

JAN 1 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

MKE plans to visit downtown, day or night, where more than 500,000 holiday lights will dazzle your eyes and delight your spirit. Catch the Jingle Bus presented by Meijer for a 40-minute narrated tour of all the lighted

POLAR BEAR PLUNDGE

This is a Milwaukee Tradition made to share with friends and family who plan on jumping into lake Michigan on New Years Day. Visit @ polarplungemilwaukee.com.

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LGBTQ COM MU NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS

CREAM CITY FOUNDATION Cream City Foundation mobilizes philanthropic resources by harnessing the pride, passion, and commitment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their allies to advance the human rights and respond to the human needs of LGBTQ+ people in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Website: creamcityfoundation.org

MKE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER Delivering educational and community-building services that meet the needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT+) people living in the Greater Milwaukee Area. Our welcoming environment provides health and wellness programs; arts, entertainment and cultural events; recovery, financial and family support services. We are more than just a physical space. We’re a place of acceptance, support, and joy; a real place to just be yourself.

Website: www.mkelgbt.org

ARGONAUTS OF WISCONSIN Argonauts of Wisconsin is a Gay, Leather/Levi, Social club with our home base in Hilbert, WI. We are proud to say that we hold the distinction of being the oldest Wisconsin-based gay organization in the state, and is known throughout the country by members of similar organizations and clubs

COURAGE MKE We are working to open and sustain The Courage House: a drop in home with onsite support for LGBTQ+ youth that have suffered mental or physical abuse, have no means to support themselves, and/or need a place to temporarily call home.

Website: www.couragemke.org

The Club’s mission is “to bring together persons with a common purpose and inclination for fellowship and advancement of their individual and collective needs and interests.” Beyond that, the Club has also played and integral role in the greater community through the “Argonaut Charities” which has provided much-needed funding and support to area individuals, groups and agencies.

Website: argonautsofwi.com

WISCONSIN LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE An organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and LGBT-allied businesses, corporations and professionals throughout the state of Wisconsin focused on being a strong pro-fairness business community. Website: wislgbtchamber.com

BWMT - MILWAUKEE Black and White Men Together – Milwaukee (BWMT-Milwaukee) is a gay, multi-racial, multi-cultural organization established in 1981 as an outlet for social interaction for men of all ethnic persuasions. We are committed to fostering a better understanding of issues across color lines. We are also committed to combating discrimination in the lesbigay community and society at large. Men of all colors welcome.

Website: nabwmt.org/milwaukee

DIVERSE & RESILIENT Wisconsin’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) organization, and the only one devoted solely to public health.

Website: www.diverseandresilient.org MILWAUKEE PRIDEFEST Our organization has its roots in the Milwaukee Lesbian/Gay Pride Committee, which formed in 1987 to host the city’s very first pride picnic, and in PrideFest Inc., who fostered the growth and development of that picnic into a three-day lakefront festival attracting over 30,000 annual visitors.

Website: milwaukeepride.org

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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY CONCRETE LEVELING Honeyager’s Service Inc......................................... 20

FOSTER CARE Norris Inc................................................................ 13

APARTMENT COMMUNITY The 2100 LLC.......................................................... 16

GLASS REPAIR & INSTALLATION Liberty Glass Company........................................... 12

AUDIOLOGIST HEAR Wisconsin....................................................... 7

INSURANCE Professional Insurance Programs........................... 21

AUTO REPAIR Joe’s Service Complete Auto Repair....................... 14

LANDSCAPING SERVICES Legacy Landscaping LLC........................................... 7

BAKERY Gigi’s Cupcakes...................................................... 21

MIRRORS Liberty Glass Company........................................... 12

BAR & PUB Points East Pub....................................................... 21

MUDJACKING SERVICES Honeyager’s Service Inc......................................... 20

BOAT & YACHT SALES Skipper Buds............................................................ 1

NON PROFIT Norris Inc................................................................ 13

BOAT & YACHT STORAGE Skipper Buds............................................................ 1

NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION Cedar Community.................................................. 17

COMMUNITY CENTER YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee.......................... 16

PERFORMING ARTS Marcus Performing Arts Center.............................. 12

COSMETIC / IMPLANT DENTISTRY Sandvick DDS and Associates................................. 20

PLUMBING Dave Burns Plumbing.............................................. 5

COUNTRY CLUB Abbey Springs........................................................ 13

REAL ESTATE Shorewest Realtors................................................. 15

DENTIST Sandvick DDS and Associates................................. 20

RESTAURANT Points East Pub....................................................... 21

DESIGN BUILD Korndoefer Homes................................................... 9

ROOFING & SIDING Sunset Ridge Exteriors........................................... 16

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE Law Offices of Dennis J. Mank SC............................. 3

SENIOR LIVING Ovation Communities............................................ 23

EVENT PLANNING Unforgettable Events Milwaukee LLC....................... 9

SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES Capri Senior Communities..................................... 19

FAMILY LAW Law Offices of Dennis J. Mank SC............................. 3

TRAVEL Travel Market Vacations.......................................... 10

FINANCIAL ADVISOR Jon Hafemann - Edward Jones.............................. 17

VETERINARY Wauwatosa Veterinary Clinic.................................. 20

FITNESS Anytime Fitness Waukesha..................................... 11

WINDOW INSTALLATION Sunset Ridge Exteriors........................................... 16

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