Radisson Hotel Milwaukee West

Festa Italiana is a celebration of Italian culture in America. Throughout the four day festival, Milwaukee's Lakefront...

Festa Italiana is a celebration of Italian culture in America. Throughout the four day festival, Milwaukee's Lakefront is overtaken by vendors selling food and trinkets to festival goers. This unique events is known for performances by famous Italian musicians and dance groups who display the traditional forms of their art.

Hours: Thu, Jul 19, 2012: 11am - Midnight Fri, Jul 20, 2012: 11:30am - Midnight Sat, Jul 21, 2012: 11:30am - Midnight Sun, Jul 22, 2012: 11:30am - Midnight

Milwaukee, WI spreads the magic around with exhibits at three parks: Cathedral Square (520 E Wells St), Pere Marquette...

Milwaukee, WI spreads the magic around with exhibits at three parks: Cathedral Square (520 E Wells St), Pere Marquette (900 N Plankinton Ave) and Zeidler Union Square (301 W Michigan St). Each park focuses on a different theme, with entertaining scenes of frolicking penguins, Santa's elves, and an astounding 40+ Christmas trees decorated buy area school children. Wisconsin Avenue also shines with twinkling wreaths and Moravian stars. You can view the sights on foot or take the Potawatomi Jingle Bus, a 40-minute narrated downtown tour that takes in all the highlights.

Hours: Nightly Thu, Nov 15, 2012 Fri, Nov 16, 2012 Sat, Nov 17, 2012 Sun, Nov 18, 2012 Mon, Nov 19, 2012 Tue, Nov 20, 2012 Wed, Nov 21, 2012 Thu, Nov 22, 2012 Fri, Nov 23, 2012 Sat, Nov 24, 2012 Sun, Nov 25, 2012 Mon, Nov 26, 2012 Tue, Nov 27, 2012 Wed, Nov 28, 2012 Thu, Nov 29, 2012 Fri, Nov 30, 2012 Sat, Dec 1, 2012 Sun, Dec 2, 2012 Mon, Dec 3, 2012 Tue, Dec 4, 2012 Wed, Dec 5, 2012 Thu, Dec 6, 2012 Fri, Dec 7, 2012 Sat, Dec 8, 2012 Sun, Dec 9, 2012 Mon, Dec 10, 2012 Tue, Dec 11, 2012 Wed, Dec 12, 2012 Thu, Dec 13, 2012 Fri, Dec 14, 2012 Sat, Dec 15, 2012 Sun, Dec 16, 2012 Mon, Dec 17, 2012 Tue, Dec 18, 2012 Wed, Dec 19, 2012 Thu, Dec 20, 2012 Fri, Dec 21, 2012 Sat, Dec 22, 2012 Sun, Dec 23, 2012 Mon, Dec 24, 2012 Tue, Dec 25, 2012 Wed, Dec 26, 2012 Thu, Dec 27, 2012 Fri, Dec 28, 2012 Sat, Dec 29, 2012 Sun, Dec 30, 2012

This local favorite is billed "A Milwaukee Summer Tradition" and hosts some of the best regional and national...

This local favorite is billed "A Milwaukee Summer Tradition" and hosts some of the best regional and national jazz acts every Thursday evening throughout the summer. Sponsored by the East Town Association, the concerts take place in lovely Cathedral Square and draw an eclectic crowd. Many people bring picnics, and in fact some folks go as far as fully setting a table, with centerpiece and candles. Of course, if you'd rather not bother with all of that, there are plenty of food and beverage vendors.

Hours: Thu, Jun 7, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Thu, Jun 14, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Thu, Jun 21, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Thu, Jun 28, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Thu, Jul 5, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Thu, Jul 12, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Thu, Jul 19, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Thu, Jul 26, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Thu, Aug 2, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Thu, Aug 9, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Thu, Aug 16, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Thu, Aug 23, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Thu, Aug 30, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Thu, Sep 6, 2012: 5pm - 9pm

Held in front of the Milwaukee Art Museum, this annual juried art show features the work of regional and national...

Held in front of the Milwaukee Art Museum, this annual juried art show features the work of regional and national talents. Over 200 artists compete in 12 different categories. Check out up-and-coming artists in the college art tent. Live entertainment, food and drinks. Paid parking is available along Lagoon Drive, and there is a shuttle to take you to the gates.

Hours: June 2013

Summer Fest is Milwaukee's premier concert event. Over the course of the 11-day series, you could see sets by such...

Summer Fest is Milwaukee's premier concert event. Over the course of the 11-day series, you could see sets by such diverse artists as Bob Dylan, India.Arie, Depeche Mode, Buddy Guy, Morris Day and the Time, Everclear, Shania Twain, and Willie Nelson, all of whom have played Summerfest at one time or another. Thirteen stages and the Marcus Amphitheater are spread out over a 75-acre site on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Hours: Wed, Jun 27, 2012: Noon - Midnight Thu, Jun 28, 2012: Noon - Midnight Fri, Jun 29, 2012: Noon - Midnight Sat, Jun 30, 2012: Noon - Midnight Sun, Jul 1, 2012: Noon - Midnight Tue, Jul 3, 2012: Noon - Midnight Wed, Jul 4, 2012: Noon - Midnight Thu, Jul 5, 2012: Noon - Midnight Fri, Jul 6, 2012: Noon - Midnight Sat, Jul 7, 2012: Noon - Midnight Sun, Jul 8, 2012: Noon - Midnight

GermanFest is a celebration of German culture that takes place on the beautiful Milwaukee Lakefront. For four days in...

GermanFest is a celebration of German culture that takes place on the beautiful Milwaukee Lakefront. For four days in the summer, Milwaukee is overtaken by the food, music, and culture that characterizes the German spirit. GermanFest is the holder of a Guinness World Record for the most food at a summer festival. Don't miss this unique celebration in Milwaukee.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Thu, Jul 26, 2012 Fri, Jul 27, 2012 Sat, Jul 28, 2012 Sun, Jul 29, 2012

The Milwaukee Irish Fest is four days of fun for all ages. Enjoy learning about Irish culture at hundreds of exhibits,...

The Milwaukee Irish Fest is four days of fun for all ages. Enjoy learning about Irish culture at hundreds of exhibits, or experience the tastes and smells of Ireland with a trip to one of the many food vendors. Throughout the weekend, musicians perform traditional Irish music on many stages around the festival park.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Thu, Aug 16, 2012 Fri, Aug 17, 2012 Sat, Aug 18, 2012 Sun, Aug 19, 2012

The Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival is held each year in beautiful Riverside Park amidst Milwaukee's rolling hills. Jazz...

The Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival is held each year in beautiful Riverside Park amidst Milwaukee's rolling hills. Jazz musicians from all over the world converge on this famous Midwestern town for a weekend of spectacular music. Past Kettle Moraine performers include Norman Brown, Euge Groove, Paul Jackson Jr. Chuck Loeb, Peabo Bryson, Jeff Kashiwa, Jonathan Butler and Kevin Eubanks. Over the course of the festival's history, it has contributed over 310,000 dollars to charitable organizations.

Hours: Fri, Sep 7, 2012: 4:30pm - 11:30pm Sat, Sep 8, 2012: 1pm - 11:30pm

The largest French festival in the USA, this free Cathedral Square event celebrates French culture and Bastille Day...

The largest French festival in the USA, this free Cathedral Square event celebrates French culture and Bastille Day (July 14th) with parades, dancers and a re-created French marketplace. Excellent dining options, wine tasting and live cooking demonstrations. The festival is appropriately located in East Town, the area settled by French Canadian Salomon Juneau, Milwaukee's first mayor.

Hours: Thu, Jul 12, 2012: 11am Fri, Jul 13, 2012: 11am Sat, Jul 14, 2012: 11am Sun, Jul 15, 2012: 11am