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THE PREMIER LGBTQ+ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

MILWAUKEE Vol. 8

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04 ABOUT GUIDE 06 RESTAURANT SCHEDULE 08 EVENTS GUIDE 16 BAR ORGS & ATTRACTIONS 17 LGBTQ+ DIRECTORY 20 BUSINESS

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ABOUT LGBTQ+ Milwaukee Milwaukee boasts an eclectic LGBTQ+ community!

There are a few neighborhoods that stand out as particular hubs for LGBT folk, the foremost of which is 2nd Street in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood (by night anyway).

Here you can find a mixture of drag joint, dive bar, megaclubs, and quiet spots for cocktails – all proudly flying the rainbow flag every night of the week. The historic Third Ward warehouse district, Riverwest, and quirky Brady Street are also popular for gay residents to live, work and play.

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 AJ Bombers Spot for burgers, beer & shelled peanuts.

1247 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee ChopHouse Classic chophouse with white tablecloths & warm woods offering steaks, seafood & a big wine list.

633 N 5th St, Milwaukee, WI

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

315 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Oak Barrel Public House Diner & pub in a historic district building with a brick & wood interior serving American classics.

1033 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI

Aperitivo Homey restaurant/bar serving up comfort classics such as BLTs & pizza.

311 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Onesto Locally sourced Italian cuisine presented with wine & cocktails in a warm, brickwalled venue.

221 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI

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

459 E Pleasant St, Milwaukee, WI

San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana Rustic-chic eatery serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, antipasti & more.

838 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI

Calderone Club Old-world setting for thin-crust pies, made-from-scratch pasta.

842 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI

Stella’s Casa Capri Old-world Italian dishes join steaks & seafood in a traditional space.

2129 Birch Rd, Kenosha, WI

Carnevor Upscale steakhouse serving classic fare & an extensive wine list in a dark, contemporary setting.

718 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI

Swingin’ Door Exchange Cocktails & American comfort food.

219 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI

Cavas Latin American dishes served in a compact, laid-back tapas restaurant.

401 E Erie St, Milwaukee, WI

The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward Brewhouse featuring burgers & pizzas.

143 W St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Mader’s Restaurant Old-school place offering classic German cuisine, Bavarian & decor.

1041 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI

Third Coast Provisions Contemporary oyster bar & eatery specializing in seafood.

724 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI

Mason Street Grill Classic restaurant/lounge offering steakhouse fare & live jazz.

425 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar An all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist.

511 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI

Merriment Social Urban-chic spot for globally influenced New American comfort food.

240 E Pittsburgh Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Zarletti Small, minimalist restaurant serving up creative Italian fare.

741 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI

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EVENTS SCH E D ULE NOVEMBER

JANUARY

HOLIDAY FOLK FAIR INTERNATIONAL

FUNNY GIRL

NOV 17-19

JAN 9-14

DECEMBER

Classic musical theatre lovers will be overjoyed to hear that Jules Stein and Bob Merill’s iconic show, Funny Girl, is heading out on tour! Telling the autobiographical tale of comedian Fanny Brice, who found fame in the early 20th century. Funny Girl is a humorous and heartfelt ride through Brice’s life, showing that despite her problems, her wit, and smarts kept her own parade going!

For more info visit: tinyurl.com/5n78efnf

THE NUTCRACKER

JAN 31

Holiday Folk Fair International, America’s premier multicultural festival and a program of the International Institute of Wisconsin, celebrates the cultural heritage of the people living in southeastern Wisconsin. You can explore the ways music, food, dance, and art weave together a message of welcome.

For more info visit: folkfair.org

DEC 8-26

FREE COMMUNITY YOGA AT MKELGBT

After a year of eager anticipation, Michael Pink’s brand-new interpretation of The Nutcracker is here for the holidays. Updated choreography, lavish new costumes, awe-inspiring sets, and more make this revamped classic one of the grandest debuts Milwaukee Ballet has ever celebrated! Join us for the world premiere of The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium and experience Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition like you never have before.

For more info visit: milwaukeeballet.org/performance/thenutcracker-2023

This community lead yoga series incorporates traditional Vinyasa and Hatha yoga styles. You’ll leave this class feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

For more info visit: mkelgbt.org/yoga

FEBRUARY FEB 3

THE GOLDEN GIRLS SPECIAL

Escape the dreary February winter by making your way to Miami and settle into Shady Pines Retirement Home with Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia. The sassy, senior Golden Girls serve up oneliners, musical moments, St. Olaf stories, and slices of cheesecake during a sidesplitting drag parody adventure! Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends with an all-new original show from Purse Strings Production, written by Anthony Torti and featuring Dear Ruthie as Dorothy, Dita Von as Blanche, Brandon Herr as Rose, and Marcee Doherty-Elst as Sophia.

For more info visit: racinetheatre.org/ production/golden-girls-special

DEC 14

HOLIDAY POPS

Byron Stripling returns to the Bradley Symphony Center for the MSO’s cherished tradition of holiday cheer!

Featuring special guests in a program of audience favorite classics, carols, and sing-alongs, this is a musical jubilee of the season you won’t want to miss.

For more info visit: mso.org/concerts/holiday-pops/57994

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EVENTS SCH E D ULE FEB 10

a world class audience experience.

Synchronized skating, freestyles figures, and extreme skating are featured alongside traditional circus disciplines such as swinging trapeze, aerial straps and hand to hand.

For more info visit: tinyurl.com/yc27ymd4

BROADWAY BLOCKBUSTERS

The lights of NYC will shine bright on the RTG stage as we celebrate Broadway’s biggest blockbusters!

Celebrate the soaring ballads, show stopping numbers, and unforgettable melodies that have made generations fall in love with theatre. Featuring songs from Oklahoma!, Ragtime, Anastasia, Hello, Dolly!, Hair, and more, our final concert of the season will celebrate the landmark ensemble and group songs that have electrified New York City for over a century!

For more info visit: racinetheatre.org/production/ broadway-blockbusters

APRIL APR 20

INDIGO GIRLS

With characteristic warmth, charm, and passion, the Indigo Girls establish their reputations as masters of the singer-songwriter tradition. Now with a discography spanning more than a dozen studio albums and after nearly four decades spent performing side by side, they’ve re-imagined their heartfelt lyrics and folk-inspired harmonies on a symphonic scale. Join Amy Ray and Emily Saliers for an intimate evening of song, featuring breathtaking orchestral arrangements of classic hits and unfamiliar gems alike.

For more info visit: mso.org/concerts/indigo-girls

MARCH MAR 16

OLIVIA RODRIGO

Multi-platinum, three-time Grammy award-winning artist Olivia Rodrigo announced her highly anticipated GUTS world tour in support of her second studio album, GUTS, which was released Sept. 8 via Geffen Records to critical acclaim. Produced by Live Nation, the massive global 2024 tour will come to Fiserv Forum on Saturday, March 16 with Chappell Roan.

For more info visit: oliviarodrigo.com/tour

APR 23-28

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Following its electrifying US premiere on Broadway, Tina Turner’s spectacular bio-musical is heading on tour!

Garnering rave reviews from critics and the public alike, Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is an exhilarating rollercoaster ride that eclipses all other musical biopics. Yes, it’s really that good, you won’t want to miss it! Telling the story of Tina’s extraordinary life and career, from her childhood days in Nutbush to her turbulent marriage and stratospheric success, we invite you to ride the highs and lows of Tina’s story in this opulent and glittering musical.

For more info visit: tinyurl.com/22afjvjn

MAR 28-31

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: CRYSTAL

Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL, explores a brand new creative territory for the first time in the company’s 39year history. This unique production pushes boundaries of the circus arts by combining stunning skating and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination. In Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL, acrobats and skaters perform on the ice and in the air, seamlessly combining multiple disciplines for

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BAR GU ID E DIX Milwaukee Popular spot with DJ, drag and a great staff.

739 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI

LaCage NiteClub Gay club with multiple bars, dance floors & video screens.

801 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI

Estabrook Beer Garden Seasonal beer garden in a public park.

4600 Estabrook Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI

Sabbatic Craft beer, DJs & live bands.

700 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI

Fluid Milwaukee Relaxed gay bar offering craft cocktails & special event nights.

819 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI

Shaker’s Cigar Bar Retro watering hole & cigar lounge.

422 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI This is it!

Gay bar & cocktail lounge, open since 1968.

418 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI

Hamburger Mary’s Milwaukee Diner classics & cocktails meet quirky entertainment.

730-734 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI Harbor Room Levi and Leather Bar. 117 E Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Walker’s Pint Enduring, laid-back lesbian tavern with a big beer list.

818 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI

Kruz Popular for the outdoor patio.

354 E National Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Woody’s This casual venue has a large screen TV. 1579 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI

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LGBTQ+ COMM U NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS

Courage MKE A charity raising funds and awareness for LGBTQ+ youth. couragemke.org 1544 S 6th Street Milwaukee, WI

MKE LGBT Community Center Helping enrich the lives of the LGBTQ+ community and as a result, making life better for all of us. They provide programming and resources to help people feel more themselves. mkelgbt.org 315 W Court Street, Milwaukee, WI

Equal Rights Commission Promoting and protecting equality, equity, and human rights through education, enforcement, and community engagement. city.milwaukee.gov/ERC

Milwaukee PFLAG Promoting support and understanding of the LGBTQ+ community. Through different educational programs and advocacy efforts, their mission is to work to enlighten the public and work toward a better tomorrow. milwaukee-pflag.org

Diverse & Resilient Striving to make communities supportive of the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ people. diverseandresilient.org 2439 N Holton Street, Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Pride Helping the LGBTQ+ community live proud, always. Not only has Milwaukee Pride offered the largest celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in Wisconsin since 1987, they also engage with the LGBTQ+ community all-year round. milwaukeepride.org

Hmong American Women’s Association Fighting for justice for Hmong & Southeast Asian LGBTQ+ gender rights. hawamke.org/lgbtq/ 3030 W. Highland Blvd., Milwaukee, WI lbgt milWAUKee “History in your hands… fabulousness at your feet.” The lgbt milWALKee app tells the history of local LGBTQ+ people, organizations and events through physical sites mapped into virtual walking tours. lgbtmilwalkee.com

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce Helping support the economic growth of LGBTQ+ owned and allied businesses. wislgbtchamber.com

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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY CIGAR BAR Shakers Cigar Bar.................................... 9

PET ADVENTURES & HIKES Off Leash Milwaukee............................ 15

CONCRETE LEVELING Honeyagers Service Inc........................ 15

PET EXERCISE Off Leash Milwaukee............................ 15

CRUISES Edelweiss Cruises.................................... 3

PET SITTER Off Leash Milwaukee............................ 15

CUSTOMER JEWELRY The Jewelry Mechanic... Front Inside Cover

PRIVATE CRUISES Edelweiss Cruises.................................... 3

INSURANCE Margaret Moll Agency American Family Insurance.................... 1

PUBLIC CRUISES Edelweiss Cruises.................................... 3 RESIDENTIAL DRINKING WATER TESTING Northern Lake Service Inc.................... 15

JEWELRY DESIGNER The Jewelry Mechanic... Front Inside Cover

VETERINARIAN Oak Creek Veterinary Care.................. 13

LABOR UNION International Union of Painters and Allied Trades DC7............................ 5

WATER & SOIL TESTING Northern Lake Service Inc.................... 15

MUDJACKING SERVICES Honeyagers Service Inc........................ 15 NON PROFIT Red Cross...................14, Back Inside Cover

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