Wednesday evening, June 4, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it's Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop! Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, Ticket to Ride is the featured game. You’re also welcome to bring your own games to play. [...]

Enjoy free live music, activities for kids, food trucks, a mini farmers market and more on select summer Wednesday evenings. It all takes place in Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park, right across Burleigh from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital. This week’s performance features R&B and smooth jazz from Christopher’s Project. Click here to see the next show. [...]

Live summer music is back every other Saturday afternoon at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. The next bi-weekly show features five-piece cover band Cheaper Than Therapy, which plays songs that make you want to tap your feet and sing along. So pack up your lawn chairs, bring your friends and neighbors, and be sure to [...]

Wednesday evening, July 2, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it’s Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop! Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, Word on the Street and Quidder are the featured games. You’re also welcome to bring your own [...]

Enjoy free live music, activities for kids, food trucks, a mini farmers market and more on select summer Wednesday evenings. It all takes place in Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park, right across Burleigh from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital. This week’s performance features R&B, soul and funk from Love, Peace & Soul. Click here to see the [...]

Live summer music is back every other Saturday afternoon at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. The next bi-weekly show features singing guitarist Joseph Michael, who plays a range of swing, jazz and pop standards. So pack up your lawn chairs, bring your friends and neighbors, and be sure to enjoy some lovely refreshments along with [...]

Shakespeare is surfing back to Sherman Park this summer! This year, Shakespeare in the Park is presenting two totally rad productions - "The Taming of the Shrew" and "Much Ado About Nothing" — both reimagined with a blast of 1980s beach party flair, blending big laughs, bold choices and a few surprises under the neon [...]

Enjoy free live music, activities for kids, food trucks, a mini farmers market and more on select summer Wednesday evenings. It all takes place in Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park, right across Burleigh from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital. This week’s performance features hip-hop, top 40, EDM, house, and more from DJ Stretch. Click here to see [...]

Live summer music is back every other Saturday afternoon at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. The next bi-weekly show features Francesca & The Night Sky, a trio led by Francesca, a prolific singer / songwriter. So pack up your lawn chairs, bring your friends and neighbors, and be sure to enjoy some lovely refreshments along [...]

Join our friends from the Milwaukee Water Commons for an afternoon celebration of summer, community and our common waters. We'll share an hour of old time singing, music and reflection down by the Milwaukee River. Bring a musical instrument, if you'd like! Click here to download a flyer.

Black Arts Fest is coming to the Summerfest grounds on Saturday, August 2, and senior citizens age 65 and older will get free admission at the gate between 12:00 noon and 12:30 pm that day. The one-day celebration of African American creativity will feature live concert performances by Carl Thomas, Kevin Ross and Star Redd. [...]

Enjoy free live music, activities for kids, food trucks, a mini farmers market and more on select summer Wednesday evenings. It all takes place in Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park, right across Burleigh from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital. This week’s performance features funk, blues, pop, and more from The Part Time Models. Click here to see [...]

Wednesday evening, August 6, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it’s Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop! Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, Fromage, Donut Shop, New York Slice and Sushi Roll are the featured games. You’re also welcome to [...]

Live summer music is back every other Saturday afternoon at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. The next bi-weekly show features Don & Friends, a young, very talented four-piece ensemble playing high energy jazz, pop, indie and original songs. So pack up your lawn chairs, bring your friends and neighbors, and be sure to enjoy some [...]

Enjoy free live music, activities for kids, food trucks, a mini farmers market and more on select summer Wednesday evenings. It all takes place in Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park, right across Burleigh from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital. This week’s performance features soul, blues, jazz, and pop from Shuga Blu. Download a flyer with the full [...]

Live summer music is back every other Saturday afternoon at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. The next bi-weekly show features duo Paul & Andy, guitarists and singers who bring harmony, humor and laid-back style to favorite songs from the past. So pack up your lawn chairs, bring your friends and neighbors, and be sure to [...]

You're invited to the first-ever Game Day event presented by the Norwood Neighborhood and Safe & Sound. Show up at the Safe & Sound headquarters between noon and 4:00 pm and join the fun. Everyone is welcome. There will be games available for all ages and experiences, and guidance will be provided as needed. So [...]

Bring your family, friends and neighbors for the fifth annual Pumpkin Palooza at the Indaba Band Shell behind St. Ann Center's Bucyrus Campus. There will be games, activities, prizes and 75 free pumpkins for the kids to decorate and take home. Wear a costume, if you dare... Click here to download a flyer.

Celebrate the unveiling of Milwaukee's first clean-air mural and air quality monitor. It was created by young people with special pollution-reducing paint. Then enjoy an afternoon of activities, music and food. Click here to download a flyer.

The Sherman Park Harvest Fest will return to our favorite neighborhood park on Saturday, October 25. Bring the whole family, in costume or not, for fun activities, lively music, delicious food, information booths and more. This is always a good, family-friendly time, so make plans to attend. Click here to download a flyer. Click here [...]

SPCA needs volunteers to help with the 4th Annual Sherman Park Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 25. This is a cherished celebration of the fall season filled with fun, entertainment, good food, music and more. As a volunteer, your responsibility will be to help operate the popcorn machine, prepare fresh popcorn and serve it to [...]

Wednesday evening, November 5, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it's Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, Don't Go In There is the featured game. You’re also welcome to bring your own games to [...]

Everyone 50 years young and older are invited to the Sherman Phoenix for three days of free holiday bingo: traditional bingo, Christmas bingo, Kwanzaa bingo and more. There will be prizes! For more information, or to donate prizes, call Venice Williams at (414) 687-0122. Click here to download a flyer. Click here for the second [...]

Everyone 50 years young and older are invited to the Sherman Phoenix for two more days of free holiday bingo: traditional bingo, Christmas bingo, Kwanzaa bingo and more. There will be prizes! For more information, or to donate prizes, call Venice Williams at (414) 687-0122. Click here to download a flyer. Click here for the [...]

Everyone 50 years young and older are invited to the Sherman Phoenix for one more day of free holiday bingo: traditional bingo, Christmas bingo, Kwanzaa bingo and more. There will be prizes! For more information, or to donate prizes, call Venice Williams at (414) 687-0122. Click here to download a flyer.

Wednesday evening, January 7, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it's Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, Harmonies and Azul are the featured games. You’re also welcome to bring your own games to play. [...]

Wednesday evening, February 4, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it’s Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, Habitats and Forest Shuffle are the featured games. You’re also welcome to bring your own games to [...]

The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features Bernie Bernhoft & Trinity River. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you [...]

The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features harmonizing guitarists Paul & Andy. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you [...]

Wednesday evening, March 4, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it’s Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, A Place for All My Books and Draft & Write Records are the featured games. You’re also [...]

The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features five-piece band Cheaper Than Therapy. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you [...]

You're invited to join the community for monthly family board games. Everyone is welcome. Bring a game or choose from Safe & Sound's game library. We kindly ask that all games be appropriate for all ages and audiences, as well as ones that avoid mature themes and gambling. The Safe & Sound tabletop game library [...]

The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features story telling guitarist Ben Merens. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you [...]

The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features Francesca & The Night Sky. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you [...]

The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features singing guitarist Lindsay Shanks. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you tip [...]

Wednesday evening, April 1, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it’s Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, That's Not a Hat and FlipToons are the featured games. You’re also welcome to bring your own [...]

The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features harmonizing guitarists Paul & Andy. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you [...]

You're invited to join the community for monthly family board games. Everyone is welcome. Bring a game or choose from Safe & Sound's game library. We kindly ask that all games be appropriate for all ages and audiences, as well as ones that avoid mature themes and gambling. The Safe & Sound tabletop game library [...]

The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features singing guitarist Joseph Michael. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you tip [...]

The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features sax man Jamill Shaw & Jazz Flux. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request [...]

The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features singing guitarist Lindsay Shanks. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you tip [...]

Wednesday evening, May 6, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it’s Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, River Valley Glassworks and Parks are the featured games. You’re also welcome to bring your own games [...]

The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features Milwaukee great Jerry Danks & Maya. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that [...]

The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features PK Harmony (Peter Lee and Karen Levy). Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request [...]

You're invited to join the community for monthly family board games. Everyone is welcome. Bring a game or choose from Safe & Sound's game library. We kindly ask that all games be appropriate for all ages and audiences, as well as ones that avoid mature themes and gambling. The Safe & Sound tabletop game library [...]

The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features Donovan & Friends, playing jazz, indie and more. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk [...]

The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. The final show of the season features Francesca & The Night Sky. Bring your friends and neighbors and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that [...]

Wednesday evening, June 3, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it’s Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, Potion Explosion and Wandering Towers are the featured games. You’re also welcome to bring your own games [...]

This summer, Safe & Sound and the Norwood Neighborhood are good to game again, this time with a monthly series of family game nights on Thursdays. You're invited to drop in any time to hang out, eat snacks and have fun. You could even win a drawing for a free board game! Games for all [...]

The 38th Annual Community Unity Fathers' Day Celebration happens this Sunday afternoon. An intergenerational experience, it will feature live entertainment, activities for the kids, information and resources, and more. It promises to be a fun-filled day for everyone. Click here to download a flyer.

Uptown Get Down is a signature summer event series that brings the community together through live music, local food and neighborhood businesses. Held every fourth Thursday from June through September, the series celebrates the vibrant spirit of Uptown by creating a welcoming space where residents and visitors can connect. Bring a lawn chair, a friend [...]

Enjoy free live music on Saturdays throughout the summer at Sherman Perk Coffee Shop, our neighborhood gathering place. The next patio performance features five-piece cover band Cheaper Than Therapy playing songs that make you want to tap your feet and sing along. Bring your friends, neighbors and lawn chairs, and enjoy some lovely refreshments along [...]

Enjoy free live music on select Wednesday evenings this summer in Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park, right across Burleigh from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital. This is a family-friendly event with activities and games for kids, food truck vendors, a mini farmers market, and live music by popular area artists. The next performance features soul, blues, jazz [...]

Enjoy free live music on Saturdays throughout the summer at Sherman Perk Coffee Shop, our neighborhood gathering place. The next patio performance features singing guitarist Joseph Michael playing a range of standards from swing, jazz and pop. Bring your friends, neighbors and lawn chairs, and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. And [...]

Enjoy free live music on select Wednesday evenings this summer in Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park, right across Burleigh from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital. This is a family-friendly event with activities and games for kids, food truck vendors, a mini farmers market, and live music by popular area artists. The next performance features funk, blues, pop, [...]

You’re invited to join the community for another series of monthly family board games at Safe & Sound HQ. Everyone is welcome. Bring a game or choose from Safe & Sound’s game library, which contains games for all ages and experiences. Guidance and assistance learning a game will be available as needed. Click here to [...]

Enjoy free live music on Saturdays throughout the summer at Sherman Perk Coffee Shop, our neighborhood gathering place. The next patio performance features Francesca & The Night Sky playing many of Fran’s original songs and a few select cover tunes the band loves. Bring your friends, neighbors and lawn chairs, and enjoy some lovely refreshments [...]

Shakespeare in the Park returns to Sherman Park on Sunday, July 19, for another afternoon of Bard-powered entertainment. This year's free traveling show, entitled "Shakespeare. Expect the Unexpected," will again bring two plays to our community, along with renaissance games, pre-show programs, a live concert from Early Music Now, and a gaggle of puppets. Here's [...]

Uptown Get Down is a signature summer event series that brings the community together through live music, local food and neighborhood businesses. Held every fourth Thursday from June through September, the series celebrates the vibrant spirit of Uptown by creating a welcoming space where residents and visitors can connect. Bring a lawn chair, a friend [...]

Enjoy free live music on select Wednesday evenings this summer in Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park, right across Burleigh from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital. This is a family-friendly event with activities and games for kids, food truck vendors, a mini farmers market, and live music by popular area artists. The next performance features hip-hop, top 40, [...]

Enjoy free live music on Saturdays throughout the summer at Sherman Perk Coffee Shop, our neighborhood gathering place. The next patio performance features Don & Friends, a very talented ensemble of young musicians playing high energy jazz, pop, indie and originals. Bring your friends, neighbors and lawn chairs, and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous [...]

Wednesday evening, August 5, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it’s Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, CATAN - The Game is the featured game. You’re also welcome to bring your own games to [...]

Enjoy free live music on Saturdays throughout the summer at Sherman Perk Coffee Shop, our neighborhood gathering place. The next patio performance features duo Paul & Andy, guitarists and singers who bring harmony, humor and laid-back style to songs from the past. Bring your friends, neighbors and lawn chairs, and enjoy some lovely refreshments along [...]

Enjoy free live music on select Wednesday evenings this summer in Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park, right across Burleigh from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital. This is a family-friendly event with activities and games for kids, food truck vendors, a mini farmers market, and live music by popular area artists. The final performance of the season features [...]

The Norwood Neighborhood is starting preparations for the annual neighborhood party, the group's biggest event of the year. Bring a chair, and enjoy live music and outdoor games for all ages. Food will be available at $1 per plate for everyone over the age of 12. Kids under the age of 12 will eat for [...]

You’re invited to join the community for another series of monthly family board games at Safe & Sound HQ. Everyone is welcome. Bring a game or choose from Safe & Sound’s game library, which contains games for all ages and experiences. Guidance and assistance learning a game will be available as needed. Click here to [...]

Uptown Get Down is a signature summer event series that brings the community together through live music, local food and neighborhood businesses. Held every fourth Thursday from June through September, the series celebrates the vibrant spirit of Uptown by creating a welcoming space where residents and visitors can connect. Bring a lawn chair, a friend [...]

Milwaukee Vision Project is a portrait and research initiative asking Milwaukeeans what this city is, what it could be, and how we get there. The kick-off event is focused on Sherman Park, a historic district with a distinct perspective. This summer, the MVP team sat down with Sherman Park residents to hear how we see [...]

You’re invited to join the community for another series of monthly family board games at Safe & Sound HQ. Everyone is welcome. Bring a game or choose from Safe & Sound’s game library, which contains games for all ages and experiences. Guidance and assistance learning a game will be available as needed. Click here to [...]

Uptown Get Down is a signature summer event series that brings the community together through live music, local food and neighborhood businesses. Held every fourth Thursday from June through September, the series celebrates the vibrant spirit of Uptown by creating a welcoming space where residents and visitors can connect. Bring a lawn chair, a friend [...]

Wednesday evening, Oct. 7, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it’s Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, Betrayal at House on the Hill and Don't Go in There are the featured games. Scary! You’re [...]

Join local mural artist Tia Richardson on October 10 as her latest work is dedicated at The Table, a 1st-century-style community in the 21st century . Bishop Paul Erickson and Minister Venice Williams will be on hand to deliver a few words about the fresh new artwork. Click here to download a flyer.