Dog Days of Summer Calendar

Article by Cait Flynn

Fringe Fest

Looking for some arts, beats and eats? Fringe Fest offers all three! The annual festival hosts a variety of performances from artists like Joshua Yang and Water Street Dance Milwaukee. The dance company has also performed in St. Louis, New York, Chicago, Columbus and more. Additionally, the Kaleid Dance Collection plans to showcase a one-person show about love, queerness, grief and joy. The festival will also have a pop-up late-night talk show with Lumpy the Golem Boy (a puppet) interviewing random attendees as he roams the grounds.

The festival will be held Aug. 27 from 1-8 p.m. at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.

Mexican Fiesta

The three-day Mexican Fiesta returns in person with authentic food, live music and fun. This annual event emphasizes the accomplishments of Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Fund scholars and other nonprofit organizations. While listening to music, you can stop by arts and crafts booths to see the work of, and to meet, more than 150 artisans from Mexico and other Latin countries. The event features a car and motorcycle show that flaunts customized vehicles from across the Midwest.

This year, the festival will be held from Aug. 26-28 at Henry W. Maier Festival Park.

Harley-Davidson Hometown Rally

Harley-Davidson being housed within the 414 has its perks, and the Harley-Davidson Hometown Rally is one of them. If you’re free this Labor Day weekend, head to the Harley-Davidson Museum to check out the exhibits, live performances and even motorcycle demos. Patrons have the chance to take a test ride on various Harley-Davidson 2022 models, including the Nightster, Sportster S, Pan American Special and ST models.

There will also be live performances from rock and country bands Hairball, Parmalee and Jackyl. To top the weekend off, Unknown Industries, Police Skills Riding and Flat Out Friday Boonie Bike Races will perform stunt shows every day of the event.

The rally is located at the Harley-Davidson Museum from Sept. 1-5.

The Milwaukee Night Market

Since its debut in 2014, the Milwaukee Night Market has brought thousands of people into the heart of the city for the celebration of culture. This outdoor showcase has live art creations, music from local bands, and even a beer garden for patrons to enjoy. You can also expect a wide range of food booths such as Happy Dough Lucky, Liv a Little Ice Cream, Meat On The Street, Roll MKE and over 30 others.

Help support local art and businesses by attending this event Sept. 21 from 5-10 p.m. on West Wisconsin Avenue between 2nd Street and Vel R. Phillips Avenue.

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