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June Events in Milwaukee

A Listing of Events in the Milwaukee Area for June 2012

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June Events in Milwaukee

The Lakefront Festival of the Arts will take place Friday, June 15 - Sunday, June 17 on the Milwaukee Art Museum Grounds.

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  • Reclaiming Our Heritage
    When: Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3
    What: This family-friendly event honors veterans and educates the public about veterans' countless contributions to American society
    Where: Milwaukee VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave.
    How much: Free admission and parking
  • Jazz in the Park Season Premiere
    When: Thursday, June 7
    What: jazz and wine
    Where: Cathedral Square Park, between Wells and Kilbourn Streets at Jefferson and Jackson
    How much: free
  • Breast Cancer Showhouse
    When: Saturday, June 2 - Sunday, June 17
    What: a home tour and breast cancer fundraiser
    Where: 2221 N. Terrace Ave.
    How much: $25, $20 in advance
    Contact: 414.297.9152
  • Bead & Button Show
    When: Friday, June 8 - Sunday, June 10
    What: designated public shopping hours during huge bead convention
    Where: Frontier Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
    How much: varies with activities elected
    Contact: 800.533.6644
  • Pridefest
    When: Friday, June 8 - Sunday, June 10
    What: Celebration of all things LGBT
    Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
    How much: $15, $100 VIP tickets
    Contact: 414.272.3378
  • Polishfest
    When: Friday, June 15 - Sunday, June 17
    What: An ethnic festival celebrating polish heritage
    Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
    How much: $12, $10 in advance
    Contact: 414.529.2140
  • Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth
    When: Exact dates TBA
    What: Free outdoor production by the Optimist Theatre
    Where: Courtyard at Alverno Collego, 3400 S. 43rd St.
    How much: Free
  • Lakefront Festival of the Arts
    When: Friday, June 15 - Sunday, June 17
    What: art fair featuring more than 180 artists
    Where: Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr.
    How much: $15, $8 members
    Contact: 414.224.3854
  • Lebwoski Fest
    When: Friday, June 22 - Saturday, June 23
    What: Celebrate the Dude with a public screening of The Big Lebowski at Cathedral Square Park - Free and open to the public, on Friday, and a bowling party at AMF lanes on Saturyday. costume, trivia and other contests. Unlimited bowling and shoe rental is included with ticket.
    Where: Cathedral Square Park, Kilbourn and Jefferson Streets, AMF West Lanes, 7505 West Oklahoma Ave.
    How much: Movie party - free, bowling party - SOLD OUT!
  • Summerfest
    When: Wednesday, June 27 - Sunday, July 1; and Tuesday, July 3 - Sunday, July 8
    What: the world's largest music festival
    Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
    How much: $15
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