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The weather is getting warmer and the Milwaukee Bucks are in the playoffs. It's sure to be an exciting weekend in Milwaukee. There are many events happening all over the city this weekend. Get some fresh ink at the Milwaukee Tattoo Festival. More than 200 artists gather at Baird's Center to show off their work and create tattoos. Estabrook Beer Garden is celebrating the opening of the season all weekend long, with the 22nd Annual Burrito Street Art Walk showcasing the neighborhood's diverse arts and retail community.
April 26-28: Milwaukee Tattoo Festival
Tired of the blank canvas space on your skin? Need inspiration for your next big tattoo? Milwaukee Tattoo Festival has you covered. He will be joined by more than 200 artists from around the world at the Baird Center to tattoo, create art and sell merchandise for three days. Both artists will be accepting reservations and walk-up tattoos at their respective booths. Each day of the festival, awards are given to the best tattoos made that day. Do you have any tattoos that you regret? Enter our Worst Tattoo Contest to find out how your tattoos compare to other people's bad decisions. Tickets to the Milwaukee Tattoo Festival are $30 for a day pass and $65 for a weekend pass. Festival hours are Friday from 12pm to 10pm, Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 11am to 7pm. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Milwaukee Tattoo Festival website.
April 26th-28th: Estabrook Beer Garden Season Open
Temperatures will reach 70 degrees this weekend, perfect for Estabrook Beer Garden's season opening. All weekend long, Estabrook Beer Garden will be tapping kegs and handing out free beer and tossable sausages every day to celebrate the upcoming beer garden season. Guests can participate in various contests, such as the Bratwurst Eating Team His Relay and the Maskrug Stemenstein Holding His contest.Live music will also be provided. twin lakes trio, bigger boat, squeezettes more. For a complete schedule breakdown of the weekend's celebrations, visit the event's Facebook page.
April 26-28: Ice Storm Drone Racing Competition
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Milwaukee Montessori School's annual Ice Storm Drone Racing Competition brings together the best drone pilots from around the world to compete in the Ice Storm Drone Racing Competition. A variety of competitions will be held, including a student race, a Tiny Trainer 3-inch drone race, and a race to see who is the fastest pilot in the world. The Ice Storm Drone Racing Competition will be held at the Pettit National Ice Center. Weekend passes for spectators are $23 and day passes are $10. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Ice Storm Drone Racing website. Watch the promotional video to get an idea of what to expect.
April 26th-27th: Burrito Street Art Walk
West Burrito Street will host the 22nd Annual Art Walk, a two-day event highlighting the neighborhood's diverse arts and retail community. The event will feature local artists on-site, pop-up sales and shopping promotions at area stores. Grab a burger at Fred's Frozen Custard, get your caffeine fix at Valentine Coffee Roasters, and finish with dessert at Cold Spoons Gelato. The Burrito Street Art Walk will be held Friday from 5pm to 8pm and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. For more information, including a map of all the businesses participating in the walk, please visit his website at Meet on Vliet.
April 27th-28th: re:Craft & Relic Spring Market
It's time to fill the empty space left by spring cleaning – re:Craft and Relic Spring Market is here. re:Craft Relic is the largest market of its kind in the area, featuring more than 160 booths, live music, food trucks, mobile boutiques, and more. Food will be provided by Tots on the Street, Chozy's Bakery, Ultimate Confections and more, and guests will enjoy music. jake williams, Kevin Wipidzinski, jack tell more. Vendors will sell handmade jewelry, sauces, accessories and more. General admission on Saturday is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and admission is $7. General admission on Sunday is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and admission is $5. Anyone who enters during the last hour from 3pm to 4pm each day will receive $1 off admission. For more information, visit the re:Craft and Relic website.
April 28: 3rd Tiki Takedown
The weather is getting warmer, but it's not yet warm enough to make you want to go to the beach. Thankfully, the annual Tiki Takedown helps put Milwaukeeans in a good mood. Local bars and restaurants compete for the title of Tiki Master by creating the best original Tiki drink. Guests sample cocktails and vote for their favorites. Participating establishments include Finks, Dundunn, and Great Lakes Distillery.Live music is provided courtesy of: DJ E. Rich. The event kicks off at 1 p.m. and will be held in the Turner Hall Ballroom. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased by visiting his website at Pabst Theater Group.