Become a Sponsor of the East Side BID

If you truly love everything Black Cat Alley offers the city and the vibrancy it has created in the East Side neighborhood, and believe in the positive impacts of art for artists, the community, and local businesses, these partnership opportunities were made for you!

The East Side is the perfect place to watch the NCAA Tournament, with almost 100 TVs in our diverse selection of bars and restaurants. Come cheer for your favorite team with us!

Black Cat Alley is Milwaukee's largest free outdoor gallery, and we're excited to to activate it with evening entertainment! Every event will be something new and different, but you can count on libations, music, and art as staples.

We're planning either a fitness crawl or Yoga in Ivanhoe Plaza to help our community enjoy fun and movement together. More event information is coming soon!

Be a part of Milwaukee's largest free music festival and official celebration of the Summer Solustice! Summer Soulstice Music Festival showcases top local bands, visuals artists, makers, creation stations, activities, East Side businesses, and more. This is the ideal opportunity to showcase your brand at one of the top local events of the summer season.

Show your appreciation for our local creatives by supporting this event that showcases artists and makers across the East Side! Event attendees will be able to browse and appreciate local art, enjoy food and drink specials from local businesses, and even create some art of their own with community chalk art in Ivanhoe Plaza.

Explore the neighborhood on two wheels during the Rolling Bike Party! Cruise the Oak Leaf Trail and make your way to local businesses offering food and drink specials, live music, pop-ups, and more. Whether you're a casual rider or a cycling enthusiast, this is your chance to enjoy a bike-friendly day of fun, flavor, and community.

As part of the citywide Doors Open Milwaukee celebration, the East Side BID presents Doors Open Mural Fest, a weekend-long showcase of the East Side’s incredible outdoor public art. Visitors are invited to explore the neighborhood’s vibrant mural scene, landmark favorites, and historic buildings.

Happening September 26-27, Doors Open Mural Fest will not only give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at select East Side businesses, but also serve as a self-guided celebration of the area’s rich tapestry of murals and public art.

Enjoy a ghoulishly good time at your favorite haunts while showing off your creative costume for a chance to win prizes. Spooktacular fun and specials will be available across the East Side.

This ever-growing event in celebration of Small Biz Saturday is the perfect opportunity to show your support for local and small businesses. Shop local businesses and makers at markets across the East Side. You'll also be able to snag gift card specials to your favorite bars and restaurants. Get a jump on holiday shopping while supporting our local economy!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! From special gifts for loved ones to nights out with friends and family, the East Side is the place to make memories. Our Shop Local Weekend helps residents and patrons do just that. The event is designed to help make the East Side merry and bright by adding flow to cold winter nights.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Be a part of our holiday promotions and get your brand noticed when you support shopping, dining, and enjoying local on the East Side. Sponsorship opportunities are available for our highly-viewed Holiday Gift Guide or Shop Local weekend promotions.