August Events - A rundown of just a few of the many events going on around Milwaukee in August.
When: July 31-August 10
What: animals, rides and cream puffs
Where: State Fair Park
How much: $8, $6 seniors, $3 children, kids 6 and under free
When: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 1
What: wine tasting
Where: Bacchus, 925 E. Wells St.
How much: $25
When: film begins at dusk, August 8
What: outdoor film
Where: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave.
How much: free
When: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, August 8
What: motorcycle show and street festival
Where: Center Street between Humboldt and Pierce Streets
How much: free
When: August 8-10
What: Arab ethnic festival
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor
How much: $10
When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, August 9
What: peace festival on anniversary of the atomic bombing of Japan
Where: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave.
How much: free
When: August 14-17
What: ethnic festival
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
How much: $15
When: August 14-17
What: dining among the beasts
Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Rd.
How much: $11.25, $10.25 seniors, $8.25 kids
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, August 16
What: dark indie duo
Where: The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave.
How much: $10
When: all day Tuesday, August 19
What: official dedication of the Bronze Fonz
Where: throughout the city
How much: free
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 22
What: Three great local bands
Where: Turner Hall, 1032 N. 4th St.
How much: $10
When: August 22-24
What: Mexican ethnic festival
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
How much: $12
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 26
What: 7 minute presentations by artists and designers
Where: Hi Hat Garage, 1701 N. Arlington
How much: $10 in advance, $12 at the door
When: August 28-31
What: Harley-Davidson Festival
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
How much: $65 for weekend pass
