Milwaukee Meetups List

There are 47 meetups on this week’s list, arriving in 1,255 Milwaukee-area inboxes (click the blue banner above to read in your browser, or visit the MKE Meetups website to view all the meetups on a calendar or map).

Good morning, and a balmy, broiling Wednesday to you!

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Okie dokie, here are this week’s meetups:

• November Project MKE / Free / More Info

  • 6:03am / The Calling (Orange Sculpture), 941 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

  • “What if we told you there was a great way to meet new people and get a great workout all before the work day starts? In-person workouts every Wednesday morning. Meet at “The Calling” sculpture at 6:03am.”

• Stepping Out Walking Club / Free / More Info

  • 10:15am-11:15am / Milwaukee Washington Park Library, 2121 North Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee

  • “Join us for a weekly walk through beautiful Washington Park. Get exercise, enjoy the company of others, and experience the wonders of nature in this sprawling neighborhood park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.”

• Central Library Walking Club / Free / More Info

  • 10:30am-12:00pm / Milwaukee Central Library, 814 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

  • “Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. It’s a wonderful opportunity to exercise outdoors and socialize. The club meets rain or shine, and we will use ADA accessible routes. People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing.”

• Open Game Night / $3-7 / More Info

  • 5:00pm / Beyond the Board, 17800 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield

  • “Come out tonight if you’ve got nothing going on and make some new friends and find players to play with!”

• Cactus Book Club / Free / More Info

  • 5:30pm-7:30pm / Cactus Club, 2496 S Wentworth Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Comité Sin Fronteras will lead an evening of discussion on Silky Shah’s book, Unbuild Walls. You don’t have to finish reading the book to attend. All book club meetings are free. No registration required. 18+.”

• Open Stitching / Free / More Info

  • 5:30pm-7:30pm / The Vine Humboldt Beer Garden, 3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee

  • “We’re back with open stitching at The Vine this summer! Bring a project, bring a friend, or just bring yourself. All are welcome to join us!”

• Solo Games Book Club / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-7:00pm / Tabletop Bookshelf, 134 West Pittsburgh Avenue, Milwaukee

  • “The first Wednesday of every month we’ll gather to pick a new solo or GM-less game from the store shelves, break off to play for a bit, and come back together to compare notes, share stories, and get deep about solo games. Sign up via the link to grab your spot. Space is limited and we want to make sure everyone who shows up gets a real seat at the table.”

• RPG Nights / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-10:00pm / Faklandia Brewpub, 3807 S Packard Ave, St. Francis

  • “Every first and third Wednesday, choose from an array of one-shot games, all free (there’s even a car pool). Info on signing up to play or run a game, plus invite to event’s Discord via link.”

• East Side Yarn Night / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-9:00pm / Von Trier, 2235 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Bring your projects, grab your friends, enjoy some great drinks, and settle in for an evening of creativity and good company. We can’t wait to see you! BYO supplies, everyone is welcome.”

• Falcon Game Night / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-11:59pm / Falcon Hall (Falcon Bowl), 801 East Clarke Street, Milwaukee

  • “If you’re into board games, card games, tabletop stuff, or just want to chill with folks who are, Falcon Game Night is your midweek hang. Every (okay, most) Wednesdays we set up shop in Falcon Hall with big tables, cheap drinks, and a low-key vibe that’s perfect for rolling dice, building decks, or figuring out what the hell this game even is. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own games or jump in on someone else’s. Magic, Catan, whatever. It’s casual and it’s all about community.”

• Buena Tierra Run Club / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm / Zócalo Food Park, 636 S 6th St, Milwaukee

  • “Come on out Wednesday for our community run! 3 mile average at any pace. All people, backgrounds, distances, and paces welcome!”

• Young Adult Book Club for Adults / Free / More Info

  • 6:30pm / West Allis Public Library (Constitution Room), 7421 W National Avenue, West Allis

  • “Read young adult books with other adults! This month we’ll read The Cousins by Karen McManus”

• Rochambo Art Club / Free / More Info

  • 7:00pm-8:30pm / Rochambo Coffee & Tea House, 1317 E Brady St, Milwaukee

  • “Every Wednesday, come create with fellow artists at Rochambo! Bring your art supplies!”

• Crafting Club / Free / More Info

  • 1:00pm-2:30pm / Milwaukee Capitol Library, 3969 N 74th St, Milwaukee

  • “Enjoy a chance to visit and be crafty with other adults. Supplies will be provided each month for a simple craft, but feel free to bring your own project and just be with other crafty folks.”

• Craft & Chat / Free / More Info

  • 4:00pm-5:00pm / Milwaukee East Library, 2320 North Cramer St, Milwaukee

  • “Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together.”

• Morning Happy Hour Run / Free / More Info

  • 6:00am-7:00am / Humboldt Park (corner of Logan and Idaho), 3000 S Howell Milwaukee

  • “This run is every Friday at 6 am, leaving from the corner of Logan and Idaho for 3-6 mile lakefront run. We try to have 2 pace groups: of approx. 10 and 8 min/miles, depending on who attends. If it’s your first time at this run, ask for James or Jonathan.”

• Rise and Write / Free / More Info

  • 7:00am-8:45am / Amaranth Bakery & Café, 3329 W Lisbon Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Rise and Write is a quick meetup for those who like to get their writing done in the early mornings.” RSVP via the link.

• Friday Night Fun Run / Free / More Info

  • 5:10pm-6:10pm / Riverside Park (in front of the Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center), 1500 E. Park Place, Milwaukee

  • “Join us for our Friday Night Fun Run! We’ll be running a 3.5mi route around the Upper East Side. This run is all about fun, so following most runs we hang out after - grabbing food/drinks, volleyball, and bowling are all favorites! Runners of all paces and abilities are welcome, most of our runners typically run 9:00 - 11:00/mi pace!”

• West Allis Board Game Night / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-10:00pm / Festival Foods (Food Court), 11111 W Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee

  • “The public is welcome to make new friends and play simple-to-complex board and card games for free in the food court of West Allis’s Festival Foods supermarket!The only requirements are a cooperative attitude, that minors be supervised, and that outside food and drink (other than water) are forbidden, so if you’d like dinner, the deli is open until 8 PM. If you want coffee, Caribou closes at 6 PM. Consider bringing an icebox if you’d like to grocery-shop for perishables and then stay for games (or just leave them in your car during colder months). Details about the types of games played and the WABG Facebook group via link.”

• Let’s Climb Together / $12-16 / More Info

  • 6:00pm-8:00pm / Adventure Rock MKE, 2220 N Commerce St, Milwaukee

  • “It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned climber or this will be your first time on a wall. There’s a route for anyone of every skill level. When you walk in mention, you are here for the meetup. First-timers who are MeetUp participants enjoy a day pass discount. $12 for a day pass without gear and $16 for a day pass with all the necessary rental equipment. You don’t need to bring anything special to climb, but we recommend gym attire to aid in movement on the wall.” More details at the link.

• Saturday Long Run / Free / More Info

  • 8:00am-10:00am / Colectivo Lakefront, 1701 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee

  • “All levels of experience, running a wide variety of different speeds and distances, are usually represented. Feeling anxious? Just show up, we’ll take care of you. If this is your first time ask for Patrick or the OMG host. We’d be happy to answer questions, explain options, and do our best to match you up with someone your speed and distance. Meet on the lawn just north of Colectivo before and after the run. If the weather is nice all are welcome to stay after and share breakfast or a beverage.”

• Saturday Morning Run-Walk / Free / More Info

  • 8:30am / North Point Water Tower, 2288 N Lake Drive, Milwaukee

  • “Weekly run-walk hosted by FEAR (Forget Everything And Run). Walkers and runners of all pace levels are welcome, meet weekly at the North Point Water Tower, 8:45am warm-up and takeoff. Fill out waiver/register via link.”

• Just Write It On Saturday / Free / More Info

  • 10:00am-1:00pm / Anodyne Coffee, 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee

  • “Just Write It On Saturday is a loosely structured meetup where you just show up and write. We’ll talk briefly at the beginning and have a recap at the end, but mostly we’ll just write. RSVPs not required, but appreciated.”

• LGBTQ+ Game Night / Free / More Info

  • 4:00pm-8:00pm / Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 161 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

  • “All adults (18+) are welcome to join us for an inclusive, fun and welcoming gaming experience. We will have Game Masters on hand for facilitating a number of games that align well with any level of experience and/or ability. Bring your own games, snacks and beverages. We will be providing games and light refreshments as well. There is no need to RSVP or register, simply show up ready to game! Drop-ins always welcome!”

• WI Metro Audubon Society Bird Walk / Free ($5 parking) / More Info

  • 8:00am / Wehr Nature Center (front entrance), 9701 W College Ave, Franklin

  • “Join us on our walk through woodland, prairie and lake habitats on the nature center trails. Depending on weather and bird activity, we typically walk for 1.5 to 2 hours, and cover 1 to 2 miles. It’s not uncommon to see over 40 species in migration seasons! All birding levels are welcome. Mentoring is offered to beginning birders.” More details via the link.

• Play Catch Tosa / Free / More Info

  • 9:00am-11:00am / Hart Park Baseball Field, 7300 W Chestnut St, Wauwatosa

  • “A casual, all-skill-level group for adults who just want to throw around and have a good time. Football, baseball, frisbee—whatever you want to bring! No fees, no tryouts, no pressure. Just good people throwing stuff.”

• Chess at The Shop / Free / More Info

  • 9:00am-2:00pm / Colectivo Coffee, 2999 N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee

  • “Everybody is welcome from absolute beginners to seasoned players! Bring a set, come through sit down, sip some coffee, and play a game of Chess!”

• Late Morning Shorewood Run / Free / More Info

  • 10:00am-11:00am / Corner Bakery Cafe, 1305 E Capitol Dr, Shorewood

  • “This meetup is great for folks of all paces from Speedy McSpeedies to walkers and everything in between, including plenty of folks like your host who enjoy an 11- to 13-minute pace. The tone is relaxed as we all put in a chill 2 to 4 miles on the Oak Leaf Trail. We’ll meet up behind the Corner Bakery at Capitol and Wilson in Shorewood, which is also a good place for coffee and eats afterward for those so inclined.”

• Dance Joy / Free / More Info

  • 11:00am-12:30pm / Kern Park, 3614 N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee

  • “Every Sunday at Kern Park, rain or shine, by the tennis courts. Unplug and move to the music! Come one, come all - free & fun, no phones and yes community!”

• Just Write It On Sunday / Free / More Info

  • 12:00pm-3:00pm / Anodyne Coffee, 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee

  • “Just Write It On Sunday is a loosely structured meetup where you just show up and write. We’ll chit chat in the beginning and break for a chat in the end, but mostly we’ll just write. RSVPs not required, but appreciated.”

• Milwaukee Area Riichi Mahjong / Free / More Info

  • 1:00pm-5:30pm / Vennture Brew Co, 2970 N Brookfield Rd, Brookfield

  • “Come on by and play Riichi! We meet up on most Sundays to learn about and play this fascinating classic tile game. If you have never played before, we will teach you how to play!” More meetup details via the link.

• Sunday Reading Group / Free / More Info

  • 1:00pm-2:00pm / Kuumba Juice & Coffeehouse, 274 E Keefe Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Spend an hour reading with other human beings in companionable silence. Show up a little early and/or stay after to meet some new people and chat about books (and all sorts of other things).”

• Walker’s Point Yak n Yarn / Free / More Info

  • 2:00pm-4:00pm / Midwest Sad, 601 S 6th St, Milwaukee

  • “Our host, Midwest Sad is a cozy bakery that offers sweet and savory treats, as well as a beverage menu. As always, all ages and skill levels welcome! Please bring any kind of craft you like, and a buddy if you feel so inclined <3”

• Art For All / Free / More Info

  • 5:30pm-7:30pm / Milwaukee East Library, 2320 North Cramer Street, Milwaukee

  • “Bring your own art supplies and feel free to join me for art making of ANY kind (paint, crayon, ink, pencil, collaging, digital, fiber, etc.) at the Milwaukee Public Library East Branch. Bring your own coffee and snacks if you’d like. Do you have to stay for the full time? Absolutely not! Can you? Of course! Also feel free to show up late if you need to — people often arrive at various times. Please note that these meetups are for adults only!”

• Cozy Crafting / Free / More Info

  • 5:30pm-7:00pm / Milwaukee Central Library (Art, Music & Recreation Room), 814 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

  • “Get cozy, craft, and meet up with friends and neighbors at the Central Library! Bring along your latest work in progress, or try out an easy, librarian-selected crochet pattern. We’ll enjoy hot seasonal drinks, and browse a curated selection of pattern books available to scan or check out. Bring along a skein or two of yarn if you’re looking to de-stash. We will have a mini yarn exchange at each meeting!”

• Silent Book Club / Free / More Info

  • 5:30pm-7:00pm / Milwaukee Good Hope Library (Community Room), 7715 Good Hope Road, Milwaukee

  • “There is no assigned reading, and no pressure! Come with your own book, studying material, work or other silent task and relax with a friendly group of book lovers! Silent Book Club is for people who love to read and want to meet new people, without the pressure to finish the selected book or to have something smart to say. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books... it’s BYOBook. Following an hour of silent reading, there will be an opportunity to socialize and discuss your books in a welcoming environment.”

• Lit Group Book Club / Free / More Info

  • 6:30pm / Boswell Books, 2559 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Reading: Tangerinn by Emanuela Anechoum. No registration necessary.”

• Swing Dance Lessons and Social Hour / $10 (social hour is free) / More Info

  • 6:45pm-10:15pm / Falcon Bowl, 801 East Clarke St, Milwaukee

  • “Ages 18-and-up; registration/check in/warm-up at 6:45pm, Lindy Hop 200 at 7:00pm-8:00pm; registration/check in/warm-up at 8:00pm-8:15pm; Lindy Hop 103 at 8:15pm-9:15pm; social hour/open practice at 9:15pm-10:15pm.”

• Rochambo Writing Club / Free / More Info

  • 7:00pm-8:30pm / Rochambo Coffee & Tea House (Second floor), 1317 E Brady St, Milwaukee

  • “Do you like writing? Socializing? Getting a taste of something new? In that case we’d like to introduce……our writing club! One of our baristas, Caleb, is hosting this every Monday here at Rochambo on the second floor! We hope to see you there! No RSVP necessary.”

• Tuesday Wake Up Run / Free / More Info

  • 5:15am-6:00am / Colectivo Lakefront, 1701 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee

  • “Join us on Tuesday mornings starting at Colectivo at the Lakefront for a three to five mile run on the well lite paths along Lincoln Memorial Drive. Paces are anywhere from 9:00 to 12:00 minutes per mile - something for everyone. Beginners are welcome! New to running? Ask for Dia and we’ll get you started.”

• Death Café / Free / More Info

  • 1:00pm-3:00pm / Milwaukee East Library (Community Room), 2320 North Cramer Street, Milwaukee

  • “The goal of a Death Café is to support each other in normalizing talk about death, which is such an important part of life. This free gathering is completely participant led; there is no agenda. We will take turns speaking thoughtfully and listening respectfully. Light refreshments will be served.”

• King Makers Fiber Arts Group / Free / More Info

  • 5:30pm-6:30pm / Milwaukee MLK Library (Study Room 114), 2901 N Doctor MLK Jr Dr, Milwaukee

  • “A place to work on your favorite fiber arts or mending project. Beginners and Experts welcome! Start from scratch or bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, mending or other fiber-related project for an hour of conversation and community at King Library. Some supplies on hand for new knitters (basic knowledge is assumed), but feel free to bring your own if you have them.”

• Silent Book Club / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-8:00pm / Canni Infusion Bar and Cafe, 810 S 5th St, Milwaukee

  • “Bring your current read, grab a drink, and spend some cozy time reading alongside other book lovers. No assigned books. No awkward discussions. Just vibes and pages turning. Silent reading starts at 6:30 with socializing before and after!”

• West Allis Board Game Night / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-10:00pm / Festival Foods (Food Court), 11111 W Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee

  • “The public is welcome to make new friends and play simple-to-complex board and card games for free in the food court of West Allis’s Festival Foods supermarket!The only requirements are a cooperative attitude, that minors be supervised, and that outside food and drink (other than water) are forbidden, so if you’d like dinner, the deli is open until 8 PM. If you want coffee, Caribou closes at 6 PM. Consider bringing an icebox if you’d like to grocery-shop for perishables and then stay for games (or just leave them in your car during colder months). Details about the types of games played and the WABG Facebook group via link.”

• Bad Moon Craft Night / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm / Bad Moon Saloon, 4035 S Clement Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Bring your craft projects, skills, extra supplies (if you want to share), or just your curiosity to learn something new! Roll up every other Tuesday at 6pm or later with your crafts, and your second round of drinks is on us!”

• Art Club MKE / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-7:30pm / Humbolt Park (Chill On the Hill), 3000 S. Howell Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Our vibe: Free art club for adults, no experience needed! Make art just for the joy of making - no “good” or “bad” here. Meetups twice a month. Drop in when you can! Hit pause on the daily grind and connect with others in a judgement- free space. Be a little silly goose with your art and crafts! What to bring: Your own art supplies / craft supplies - I always have extra paper and pencils. An open mind and willingness to create! Indoor meetups: seats are available on a first come, first served basis. Outdoor meetups: no guarantee of a pavilion, seating, or shade. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Bring non-parishable food items to our next meetup to donate to the hunger task force!”

• Tuesday Night Ride / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-9:00pm / Last Rites, 625 S 6th St, Milwaukee

  • “Start point is at Last Rites. Meet and pre-ride social starting at 6pm. Roll out at 6:30pm prompt. Always slow roll around 10mph. Never drop riders for pace. Never cancel for weather. Bring lights!” Map of tentative route and weekly schedule via link.

It’s going to be a great week, you’ve got this!