Menomonee Valley

Milwaukee's Menomonee Valley was once the city's industrial core, but community-led revitalization has turned it into one of the area's most active entertainment corridors. Live music here runs the range from casino-floor energy to outdoor summer concerts. The biggest draw is the Harley-Davidson Museum's Thursday Bike Night concert series, which runs free outdoor shows every Thursday from May through September. The series features local and regional acts across country, blues, and Americana, with food and drink from the attached MOTOR Bar & Restaurant. MOTOR itself hosts live acoustic music every Saturday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, with no cover charge. Third Space Brewing is a top live music destination with an expansive patio, and hosts the annual Wisconsin IPA Fest in summer. Bar 360 sits at the heart of the Potawatomi Casino floor with an elevated view of the entire gambling area. The bar bills itself as high-energy, with music through the speakers on weekdays and live performances on weekends. DJs keep energy high with people dancing on the floor.