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September 30, 2026

Two Years, A Lot to Celebrate!

Two years ago, Ryan Laessig stepped into the role of Executive Director of the East Side BID. Somehow, in just two years, he’s managed to squeeze a whole lot of ideas, events, murals, new businesses, bike rides, plaza parties and ambitious neighborhood projects into the mix.

June 22, 2026

Summer Soulstice 2026 Brings Music, Community, and Summer Energy to Milwaukee's East Side

On Saturday, June 13, thousands of people filled the streets of the East Side for another unforgettable Summer Soulstice Music Festival. The neighborhood came alive with live music, art, delicious food, shopping, and the kind of community energy that makes Summer Soulstice one of Milwaukee's favorite summer traditions.
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June 01, 2019

Eat this now: Duck Duo Po'Boy at Frida

Inside the friendly confines of Crossroads Collective lies the flowery chic of Frida, one of seven – going on eight – stalls in the East Side food hall, offering delectable sandwiches ranging from the simplicity of a gooey grilled cheese to robust chicken tinga tostada with small-batch soups offered in cup and bowl sizes.

June 01, 2019

Urban spelunking: The former Judge's Irish Pub East Side saloon

For six years now, the former saloon on the corner of Cambridge and North – most recently home to Judge's Pub, 1431 E. North Ave. – has been vacant. But, now, the property is back on the market, listed at $800,000, down $175,000 from the 2015 asking price.

June 01, 2019

6 things you should be doing in Milwaukee this weekend, from Gallery Night to a fitness crawl

The spring Gallery Night & Day is Friday night and Saturday, with dozens of galleries, museums and other art purveyors showing work by the widest array of artists, some of whom will be there to chat about them with you.

June 01, 2019

Here's the lineup for the 2019 Summer Soulstice Music Festival

The Summer Soulstice Music Festival – celebrating its 19th year – today announced its lineup of local music hitting its three East Side stages during the upcoming 2019 edition, hosted on East North Avenue and Murray Avenue from noon until midnight on Saturday, June 22.

June 01, 2019

Raw Bar opens at Crossroads Collective food hall on Milwaukee's east side

Raw Bar, the new oyster and seafood bar by chef Jonathan Manyo of Morel, opens Wednesday at Crossroads Collective food hall on the east side.

June 01, 2019

East side 'fitness crawl' scheduled for April 27

Six businesses on Milwaukee’s east side are scheduled to participate in a fitness crawl April 27. The East Side Business Improvement District organized the event, which is modeled after a bar crawl.

June 01, 2019

A crawl on Milwaukee's east side is going to ... fitness studios?

It's like a bar crawl, but with exercise. No, 12-ounce curls don't count. Milwaukee's East Side Business Improvement District is hosting a fitness crawl. Participants pay $40 and then will walk or run from stop to stop, trying a new exercise at each location.

April 07, 2019

East Side BID Announces First Fitness Crawl

A fitness crawl is a new concept to Wisconsin, but there are several that take place throughout the U.S., mainly on the coasts. It’s like a bar crawl, but instead of hopping bar to bar for drinks, participants will run and walk from fitness facility to fitness facility and try a new exercise at each.