Archive for July 16th, 2010

Sure, the Journal Sentinel and OnMilwaukee may highlight everything going on this weekend, but we here are Mucho Milwaukee take a few moments to filter through the crap and then in turn dictate to you, the reader, what you should do this weekend. Think of us as a demanding concierge. So, with that said, here is your agenda. Report back on Monday and, if you have not done everything, you have failed and will be punished accordingly. Cheers!

Friday/Saturday/Sunday: It’s WMSE’s Radio Summer Camp weekend and there are tons of shows at venues across town. Big names, not-so-big names, and local acts show their stuff in this music festival that really impressed usually-grumpy indie music fans last summer. One of the more interesting venue participants is Sugar Maple in Bayview. The craft beer bar plays host to shows on Friday and Saturday nights. See here for a list of bands playing. One thing is guaranteed: you will not find a better beer selection at any of the other participating venues!

Sunday: Iron Cupcake Milwaukee madness has really taken off. Their last event got a media blitz like bakery has not seen in recent years and it seems like everyone is now on the Iron Cupcake bandwagon. Evidence: look at the flyer for Sunday’s event.

Lookit all the names of sponsors, participants, and benefactors! Any more names get added and it will start to look like a list of movie credits. So, go there now while it’s hot, superstar.

All weekend: Oh, yeah…it’s Festa Italiana weekend! Try to stop by there at some point for some good eats and people-watching. Also, take our advice and try to find Dick Contino, dubbed “The World’s Greatest Accordionist!” You can’t mess with a claim like that. Look for him putting on shows every day at 3:00 and 6:00. Get more accordion in your life!

So, there…that’s not too much, is it? Do you think you can fit a whopping THREE activities amongst sleeping, avoiding your parents’ phone calls, and listening to Mel Gibson recordings?