Milwaukee Meetups List

There are 51 meetups on this week’s list, arriving in 1,232 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 genial, jocund Wednesday to you!

• This week’s featured meetup is a free, weekly fiber arts get-together for crafters of all skill levels.

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Alrighty, 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!”

• Social Society Book Club / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-8:00pm / Al Wadi Coffeehouse, 200 West Layton Avenue, Milwaukee

  • “Join us for our Milwaukee Book Club meeting this June, where we’ll be discussing the novel “Bride” by Ali Hazelwood. This month’s discussion promises an engaging conversation, great company, and a chance to connect with fellow book lovers. Whether you’re a long-time reader or just getting into the book club scene, this is a space where everyone is welcome! RSVP to reserve your spot, and be ready to share your thoughts on the book! We’ll break into smaller discussion groups to keep things intimate and interactive.”

• Companionably Quiet Reading / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm / Brickyard Pub, 3455 E Layton Ave, Cudahy

  • “Here’re the deets: You’re of course free to read the next Bookclub book, but you’re also welcome to bring any book you’d like. While we hope those who want to get a few chapters in will be able to do so, there’s no expectation that we are totally silent. This is still a social event! Feel free to chat any time—just remain respectful to those who wish to read. “Reading” is in the title, but knitters, stitchers, crossword puzzlers, journalers, sketchers, whittlers, and all manner of other hobbyists are encouraged to do their thing as well.”

• Crafty Collective / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-7:30pm / Wauwatosa Public Library (Firefly Room), 7635 W North Ave, Wauwatosa

  • “Do you knit, crochet, sew, embroider, or enjoy other crafty projects? Join our Crafty Collective group! Bring the project you’re working on and craft with us. Find inspiration from other crafty people in our group.”

• Girls Who Walk / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm / Lakeshore State Park, 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee

  • “Walks are always free and open to all, specific walk details posted on Instagram account (via link) a few days before!”

• East Side Yarn Night / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm-9:00pm / Deep Groove, 1200 E Brady 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.”

• 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.”

• 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!”

• Books & Coffee / Free / More Info

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

  • “Join us to talk about great fiction over tea and treats. This month we will discuss Lone Women by Victor LaValle.”

• MKE Discord Board Game Club / Free / More Info

  • 6:30pm-9:30pm / Component Brewing Company, 2018 S 1st St, Milwaukee

  • “Let’s meet in Component Brewing Company for some games and friendship. They have food and drink. 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!”

• Sugar Maple Book Club / Free / More Info

  • 7:30pm / Sugar Maple, 441 E Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Open to the public, all ages welcome. Meets the last Wednesday of the month.”

• 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.”

• Motion Makers MoGraph Meetup / Free / More Info

  • 5:30pm-8:00pm / Estabrook Beer Garden, 4600 Estabrook Pkwy, Milwaukee

  • “Our goal is to connect professionals, entrepreneurs and students in the mograph industry.”

• LGBT Waukesha Game Night / Free / More Info

  • 6:30pm-9:00pm / Waukesha State Bank (community room), 151 E Saint Paul Ave, Waukesha

  • “Come hang out with local members of the LGBTQIA+ community in and around Waukesha! Bring a friend, a snack a game, or just bring yourself! Out of respect for anyone in our community who is immunocompromised or disabled, has friends or family who are at risk, or who don’t want to risk exposure to Covid-19 and other diseases, we are requiring masks at this event. If you don’t have one we have disposable masks you can use.”

• 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!”

• Critical Mass / Free / More Info

  • 6:00pm / Red Arrow Park, 920 N Water St, Milwaukee

  • “Join a group of your neighbors riding bikes around Milwaukee while having fun and drawing attention to the need for better bicycle infrastructure in the city. This is a social slow roll ride that moves at a pace of around 10mph. You are welcome to leave the ride when you’d like, but as a “no drop” ride, no one will get left behind the group because of pace. We will make sure everyone makes it through traffic lights and intersections as a group.”

• 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.”

• We Are Board (Board Game Club) / Free / More Info

  • 9:00am-1:00pm / Wauwatosa Library (Firefly Room), 7635 W North Ave, Wauwatosa

  • “Whether you’re new to Board Games, or have been playing for years, there is fun to be had for everyone! Join us in the Firefly room! This event is for those ages 13 and up. Registration is not required.”

• MKE Millennial Book Club / Free / More Info

  • 10:00am / POP, 124 W National Ave, Milwaukee

  • “June’s all group book is The South by Tash Aw. This novel explores themes of desire, identity, family secrets, class divides, confronting regrets, teens seeking independence, hope, and resistance. 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!”

• 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.”

• Queer Crafternoon / Free / More Info

  • 12:00pm-2:00pm / Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 161 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

  • “Do you knit? Cross stitch? Tat? Draw? Color? Macrame? Join other LGBTQ+ folx to get our craft on. Bring your own craft or craft maven, Sarah, will have knitting needles and yarn for any folx who want to learn to knit. Join us for a safe, supportive space to create.”

• Milwaukee Sketch Club / Free / More Info

  • 1:30pm-3:30pm / Milwaukee Central Library, 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Join us for our first-ever meetup at the historic Milwaukee Central Library! The meetup will last for approximately 2 hours.”

• MKE Fiber Friends / Free / More Info

  • 5:00pm-7:00pm / Anodyne Coffee, 2920 S Kinnickinnic 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.”

• 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.”

• The Week Ends with Book Club (for Moms) / Free / More Info

  • 10:30am / Martha Merrell’s Books, 231 W Main St, Waukesha

  • “This month we’re reading ‘The Intruder’ by Freida McFadden. Bring your coffee and join us for conversation and discussion. New readers always welcome. Even if you didn’t finish the book.”

• Once Upon a Walk Audiobook Stroll / Free / More Info

  • 11:00am / Grant Park, 100 Hawthorne Ave, South Milwaukee

  • “Join us for a summery stroll through the 7 Bridges at Grant Park, followed by a refreshing Sprecher brew at the traveling beer garden. We’ll meet at the 7 Bridges trailhead and end at picnic area 5A, where the Sprecher traveling beer garden will be. We’ll gather at 11, step off promptly at 11:05, and walk for about an hour before wetting our whistles at the beer garden. Along the way, walkers are encouraged to listen to their choice of audiobook, podcast, or music, or simply admire the beauty of nature! Walk at your own pace, dress for the weather, BYO headphones and playlist/podcast/audiobook, walk concludes with beer (this is optional).”

• 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).”

• Page Flips & Power Sips Book Club / Free / More Info

  • 2:00pm-4:00pm / Al Wadi Coffeehouse, 200 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee

  • “This month’s book: Such Quiet Girls by Noelle W. Ihli. Remember, you do NOT have to complete the book to attend & spend some time w/ other readers. Hope to see you there!!”

• Juggling/Flow Jam / $0-10 ($5 recommended) / More Info

  • 4:30pm-6:30pm / Cirque MKE (door on north side of building in the alley), 504 W National Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Sliding scale pricing, suggested $5 (online form requires $1-10, but you can show up without paying online). Come to the flow jam to meet other jugglers & flow artists, trade tips, and work on solo or group choreography. Bring any flow toys, juggling items, or object manipulation props! This is an entirely ground-based session, aerial training will be off limits.”

• Climbers of Color Meetup / $15 / More Info

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

  • “Join our Climbers of Color Meetup Group—where diversity meets altitude. We’re all about building an inclusive climbing community, sharing techniques, and reaching new heights together. Come for the climb, stay for the camaraderie. See you at the gym!”

• Planner Club / Free / More Info

  • 9:00am-12:00pm / Midwest Sad, 601 S 6th St, Milwaukee

  • “Bring a planner, sketchbook, your google calendar, whatever! Plan your month ahead or set some goals for yourself. And be sure to get yourself an amazing treat if you can! Mariah highly suggests the Gluten Friendly Matcha Almond Cookies! So good!”

• History Buff Book Club / Free / More Info

  • 5:30pm-7:00pm / Milwaukee Tippecanoe Library (Community Room), 3912 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee

  • “Calling all history buffs, History Buff Book Club is here! Please join us for a monthly non-fiction, history related book discussion. June read: Air-borne by Carl Zimmer.”

• 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 102 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.”

• 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.

• Milwaukee Animators Club / Free / More Info

  • 6:30pm-8:00pm / Haven Cafe , 1201 N Van Buren St., Milwaukee

  • “Working on animation? Want a group of people to share with and encourage you? Bring your work and join us monthly critique and other activities! ”

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