Milwaukee Meetups List

There are 53 meetups on this week’s list, arriving in 1,269 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 warm (in the affable sense, but not only in the affable sense) Wednesday to you!

• This week’s featured meetup is a free art club for adults where you can bring your own art supplies and make cool things.

• (Sponsor) At Kuumba Juice & Coffee, we offer delicious food and refreshing coffee, tea, and juice drinks. We also host clubs and events, including reading meetups, mahjong social groups, djembe drum classes, and community meetings. Come say hi at 274 E Keefe Ave, and follow us on Instagram for event announcements.
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Yay! Okay, 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!”

• Game Designer Meetup / Free / More Info

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

  • “Got a game rattling around in your head? Bring it here. The Designer Meet Up is a monthly gathering for tabletop game designers at every stage, from first sketch to finished product. Come to share what you’re working on, get feedback, swap ideas, and connect with other designers in the Milwaukee area. No portfolio required. No experience threshold. If you’re making something, you belong in the room. Sign up via the link to grab your spot.”

• Boardwaukee Gaming / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-9:00pm / Dead Bird Brewing, 1726 Dr. William Finlayson St, Milwaukee

  • “Boardwaukee is a community-based group for gamers interested in tabletop and board games, open to anyone. We meet every other week at a different location in the Milwaukee area.”

• East Side Yarn Night / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-9:00pm / Eagle Park Brewing, 823 E Hamilton St 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!”

• MKE Discord Board Game Club / Free / More Info

  • 6:30pm-9:30pm / The Familiar Place, 2854 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Let’s meet in The Familiar Place for some games and friendship. They have drinks and Super Nintendo. Free Discord account required to view link.”

• 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!”

• Mom Mall Walk / Free / More Info

  • 9:00am-11:00am / Mayfair Mall (in front of Nordstrom), 2500 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa

  • “Join us at Mayfair for an air-conditioned mom walk! We’ll meet in front of Nordstrom before strolling the mall starting at 9:10. After our walk, we’ll meet back at Nordstrom at 10 AM where they’ll have samples, two raffles, and a coupon for dining in the Marketplace Café! RSVP via link.”

• Havenwoods Walking Club / Free / More Info

  • 10:00am-11:00am / Havenwoods Environmental Awareness Center, 6141 N Hopkins St, Milwaukee

  • “Join the Milwaukee Public Library for a Walking Book Club at Havenwoods State Forest! Bring your own device and headphones to access Libby or Hoopla and join the group for a relaxed walk through the trails while listening to an audiobook. There will be an opportunity to discuss themes, characters, and ideas inspired by both the book and the natural surroundings.”

• 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.”

• Fiber Arts with Friends / Free / More Info

  • 4:45pm-5:45pm / Milwaukee Tippecanoe Library, 3912 South Howell Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Bring your projects for a monthly social fiber arts get-together! All experience levels encouraged. We welcome knitting, crochet, tatting, sewing, mending or other fiber-related projects.”

• MKE Fiber Friends / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-8:00pm / Sereniteā Lounge, 2569 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Bring whatever you’re working on. Any project, any stage. I truly love seeing what everyone is creating and the energy people bring each week.”

• Bay View Books and Beer Book Club / Free / More Info

  • 6:30pm / Bad Moon Saloon, 4035 South Clement Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Come join us to discuss Dark Matter by Blake Crouch.”

• 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 / Colectivo Coffee, 170 South 1st Street, 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!”

• 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.”

• Tabletop Roleplaying Gaming / Free / More Info

  • 10:00am-2:00pm / Milwaukee MLK Library (Study Room 114), 2901 N Dr MLK Jr Drive, Milwaukee

  • “Join Gaming Guide Ira Lee and become part of an adventuring party where you’ll use your imagination, creativity and your wits to explore - and possibly survive - an epic quest in a fantasy world. Dice and necessary supplies will be provided, but experienced players are welcome to bring their own dice and other adventuring gear. Registration is strongly encouraged to better help plan sessions. Refreshments will be served.”

• 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.”

• Sapphic Book Club / Free / More Info

  • 12:00pm / The Sugar Maple, 441 E Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Meet at The Sugar Maple to discuss this month’s book: The Fortunate Fall by Cameron Reed. RSVP via link.”

• Milwaukee Sketch Club / Free / More Info

  • 1:30pm-3:30pm / Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W Brown Deer Rd, River Hills

  • “Join us for a relaxing afternoon sketching session at the Lynden Sculpture Garden. Please note: there are no walking paths at Lynden and guests will be walking on grass. As such, suitable footwear is advised. Also, because the garden is completely outdoors, this meetup will be weather-dependent. If it looks like it will either rain or be too hot and uncomfortable to draw outside on the day of the meetup, it will be postponed.”

• LGBTQ+ RPG Night / Free / More Info

  • 3:00pm-8:00pm / Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 161 S 1st St, Milwaukee

  • “All LGBTQ+ 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 Role Playing Games that align well with any level of experience and/or ability. Bring your own dice, snacks and beverages. We will be providing games and light refreshments for everyone, as well and dice for those who are new to RPGs. There is no need to RSVP or register, simply show up ready to game!”

• Blues Social Dance / Free / More Info

  • 7:00pm-10:00pm / Vennture Brew Co, 5519 W North Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Join us for our monthly Blues dance at one of Milwaukee’s favorite neighborhood coffee and beer shop. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just curious about the blues social dance scene, all levels are welcome to hit the floor. Come solo or bring your friends. As always, there is no cover, but donations are 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.

• Milwaukee Dads Cycling Club / Free / More Info

  • 8:00am / Vennture Brew Co, 5519 W North Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Let’s build this dad’s community! Ride number one is scheduled. Meet at 8 am and start riding at 8:30. Route goes through Washington Heights and Washington Highlands and connects to bike trail through Hart Park and take the parkway all the way up. Planning to spend hour at playground and make our way back together for those that want to. Looking forward to it Dads!” Route map via link.

• Second Sunday Bird Walk / Free / More Info

  • 8:30am-10:30am / Lakeshore State Park (South Entrance), 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee

  • “Binoculars up! Walk with expert birdwatchers to identify local species and record your sightings on eBird. Perfect for nature lovers of all levels.”

• 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!”

• MKE Millennial Book Club / Free / More Info

  • 10:00am / Haraz Coffee House, 2900 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Join us as we read Red Rising by Pierce Brown, the thrilling first entry in the Red Rising Saga, for our July All Group meeting! This dystopian sci-fi novel explores themes such as class struggle, revolution and rebellion against oppression, loyalty and betrayal, power and corruption, sacrifice and personal transformation, identity and self-discovery. Please RSVP via Discord or by commenting via the link. All interested adults are welcome, and we’d love for you to attend, whether you finish the book or not!”

• 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.”

• Riverwest Board Game Meetup / Free / More Info

  • 10:30am / Kuumba Juice & Coffee, 274 E Keefe Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Board game meetup. Bring a game or join in.”

• 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 (around 12:45pm) and/or stay after (we often stay till about 2:30pm) to meet some new people and chat about books (and all sorts of other things).”

• MKE Artists Coffee n Crafts / Free / More Info

  • 3:00pm-5:00pm / Haven Cafe, 1201 N Van Buren St, Milwaukee

  • “Craft, stitch, sketch, paint, junk journal, update your website, share skills, or procrastinate applications by chatting with new and old friends.”

• Milwaukee Psychedelic Society Meeting / Free / More Info

  • 4:00pm-5:30pm / Pink House Studio, 601 E. Wright St, Milwaukee

  • “Join a thoughtful, inclusive monthly meetup to share ideas, spark plans for future events, and enjoy open discussion - perfect for curious minds. We are a growing community, interested in bringing the latest information coming out of the academic environment to a group based forum. We would like to foster an open and honest discussion about responsible use, education, legalization, community outreach, and finally, a space where our common experiences can be discussed without retribution. Our group is open to all, to participate or just listen. The Milwaukee Psychedelic Society is a drug free zone. More info via the link.”

• Queer Climbing Collective / $15 / More Info

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

  • “Every second Sunday of the month, hang out, meet friends, and climb or do yoga in an inclusive and supportive environment. Promote respect, pride, and unity, allowing all individuals to express themselves freely and engage in climbing regardless of their background or identity.”

• Knot Just Knitting / Free / More Info

  • 5:30pm-6:30pm / Milwaukee Good Hope Library (Community Room), 7715 Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee

  • “Knit, crochet, embroider, tat, sew, mend or work on other fiber-related projects in community. Beginners and Experts welcome! The group meets twice monthly, from 5:30-6:30 on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Start a new project or bring one in progress and come work on it in community. Some supplies on hand for new knitters (basic knowledge is assumed), but feel free to bring your own if you have them.”

• 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.”

• Novel Ideas Book Club / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-7:00pm / Milwaukee Zablocki Library, 3501 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee

  • “Please join us for a discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.”

• Sci-Fi Book Club / Free / More Info

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

  • “Reading: The Republic of Memory by Mahmud El Sayed. 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.”

• Drop-In Dungeons & Dragons / Free / More Info

  • 5:30pm-7:30pm / Shorewood Public Library, 3920 North Murray Avenue, Shorewood

  • “Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Looking for a friendly local campaign? Drop in to the Shorewood Public Library every Tuesday this summer. Participants must be sixteen or older. First time players welcome!”

• East Side Yarn Night / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-9:00pm / Vintage, 2203 N Prospect 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.”

• 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!