MILWAUKEE – As we enter the warmer summer month with limited COVID-19 protocols, the city appears to be healing. This weekend will bring major sporting events, concerts, galas and more.
The Marcus Performing Arts Center held their 16th annual BASH, a fundraising gala they were unable to host last year. The robed spectators thronged into the newly renovated auditorium. This event was just one of many kicks off the busy weekend.
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“We support live performances,” said Katie Korek, public relations associate for the United Performing Arts Fund.
This Sunday, more than 500 people are expected to take part in the UPAF’s annual Ride for the Arts series in person.
The goal of getting people to come together again and enjoy a concert or performance is more than the experience; it is the ability to provide opportunities for artists.
“We want these local artists to be employed, so that we can entertain people on stages like the one behind me,” Korek said.
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Performing across town, teams prepare for the first big concert since the pandemic at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Nearly 2,000 people will attend the We Outside hip-hop show featuring local artists like Djay Mando and Lakeyah.
“And aside from the fact that this will be the first big concert in town, just being able to give Milwaukee talent an outlet to show off their talent is amazing,” said Mando.
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