43rd + Vliet Event Series
Denizen MKE, Washington Park Media Center, JazzyRae’ Jewels and Accessories, and Artists Working in Education (AWE) are thrilled to present 43rd+Vliet, a free neighborhood event series in our creative small businesses near Milwaukee’s Washington Park on the Near West Side. From 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and continuing monthly on the last Friday of the month from January to May 2026, our indoor and outdoor spaces will transform into lively artistic hubs showcasing performances, installations, media-making, refreshments and activities with local creatives. These events celebrate the neighborhood’s cultural diversity while fostering vibrant street life along Vliet Street.
Featured Artist:
Adekola, Neal, John + Caroline performing from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Intermission:7:30pm-8:00pm
Live Jam Session Inviting any and all artists to join the stage: 8:30pm-9:30pm
Drink Specials:
$4 Beer
$7 Wine
Food Options:
To Be Announced
Washington Park Media Center: Powering the livestream component of the event series on our YouTube channel, Washington Park Media Center. Canni Cafe and Infusion Bar will be popping up with refreshing botanical infusions.
Artists Working in Education: Supplies and an activity will be available for those who are looking to get creative.
JazzyRae Jewels: DJ NettaRee in our space from 6-9pm.
About our neighbor, JazzyRae: JazzyRae' Jewels & Accessories offers a variety of trendy styles for women understanding fashion is ever-changing.
43rd + Vliet Event Series / Winter Game Night
Denizen MKE, Washington Park Media Center, JazzyRae’ Jewels and Accessories, and Artists Working in Education (AWE) are thrilled to present 43rd+Vliet, a free neighborhood event series in our creative small businesses near Milwaukee’s Washington Park on the Near West Side. From 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and continuing monthly on the last Friday of the month from January to May 2026, our indoor and outdoor spaces will transform into lively artistic hubs showcasing performances, installations, media-making, refreshments and activities with local creatives. These events celebrate the neighborhood’s cultural diversity while fostering vibrant street life along Vliet Street.
Featured Artist:
Adekola, Neal, John + Caroline performing from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Intermission:7:30pm-8:00pm
Live Jam Session Inviting any and all artists to join the stage: 8:30pm-9:30pm
Drink Specials:
$4 Beer
$7 Wine
Food Options:
To Be Announced
Washington Park Media Center: Powering the livestream component of the event series on our YouTube channel, Washington Park Media Center. Canni Cafe and Infusion Bar will be popping up with refreshing botanical infusions.
Artists Working in Education: Supplies and an activity will be available for those who are looking to get creative.
JazzyRae Jewels: DJ NettaRee in our space from 6-9pm.
About our neighbor, JazzyRae: JazzyRae' Jewels & Accessories offers a variety of trendy styles for women understanding fashion is ever-changing.
The Big Gay Wedding Expo
Experience an intimate wedding expo with hand selected, small business owners supporting diversity, acceptance
and love.
Visit the Big Gay Wedding Expo’s Page to learn more about vendors and give aways!
43rd + Vliet Event Series / Spring Equinox
Denizen MKE, Washington Park Media Center, JazzyRae’ Jewels and Accessories, and Artists Working in Education (AWE) are thrilled to present 43rd+Vliet, a free neighborhood event series in our creative small businesses near Milwaukee’s Washington Park on the Near West Side. From 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and continuing monthly on the last Friday of the month from January to May 2026, our indoor and outdoor spaces will transform into lively artistic hubs showcasing performances, installations, media-making, refreshments and activities with local creatives. These events celebrate the neighborhood’s cultural diversity while fostering vibrant street life along Vliet Street.
Featured Artist:
Adekola, Neal, John + Caroline performing from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Intermission:7:30pm-8:00pm
Live Jam Session Inviting any and all artists to join the stage: 8:30pm-9:30pm
Drink Specials:
$4 Beer
$7 Wine
Food Options:
To Be Announced
Washington Park Media Center: Powering the livestream component of the event series on our YouTube channel, Washington Park Media Center. Canni Cafe and Infusion Bar will be popping up with refreshing botanical infusions.
Artists Working in Education: Supplies and an activity will be available for those who are looking to get creative.
JazzyRae Jewels: DJ NettaRee in our space from 6-9pm.
About our neighbor, JazzyRae: JazzyRae' Jewels & Accessories offers a variety of trendy styles for women understanding fashion is ever-changing.
43rd + Vliet Event Series / Art Walk + Spring Clean Up
Denizen MKE, Washington Park Media Center, JazzyRae’ Jewels and Accessories, and Artists Working in Education (AWE) are thrilled to present 43rd+Vliet, a free neighborhood event series in our creative small businesses near Milwaukee’s Washington Park on the Near West Side. From 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and continuing monthly on the last Friday of the month from January to May 2026, our indoor and outdoor spaces will transform into lively artistic hubs showcasing performances, installations, media-making, refreshments and activities with local creatives. These events celebrate the neighborhood’s cultural diversity while fostering vibrant street life along Vliet Street.
Featured Artist:
Adekola, Neal, John + Caroline performing from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Intermission:7:30pm-8:00pm
Live Jam Session Inviting any and all artists to join the stage: 8:30pm-9:30pm
Drink Specials:
$4 Beer
$7 Wine
Food Options:
To Be Announced
Washington Park Media Center: Powering the livestream component of the event series on our YouTube channel, Washington Park Media Center. Canni Cafe and Infusion Bar will be popping up with refreshing botanical infusions.
Artists Working in Education: Supplies and an activity will be available for those who are looking to get creative.
JazzyRae Jewels: DJ NettaRee in our space from 6-9pm.
About our neighbor, JazzyRae: JazzyRae' Jewels & Accessories offers a variety of trendy styles for women understanding fashion is ever-changing.
43rd + Vliet Event Series / Washington Park & Vliet Street Fundraiser
Denizen MKE, Washington Park Media Center, JazzyRae’ Jewels and Accessories, and Artists Working in Education (AWE) are thrilled to present 43rd+Vliet, a free neighborhood event series in our creative small businesses near Milwaukee’s Washington Park on the Near West Side. From 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and continuing monthly on the last Friday of the month from January to May 2026, our indoor and outdoor spaces will transform into lively artistic hubs showcasing performances, installations, media-making, refreshments and activities with local creatives. These events celebrate the neighborhood’s cultural diversity while fostering vibrant street life along Vliet Street.
Featured Artist:
Adekola, Neal, John + Caroline performing from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Intermission:7:30pm-8:00pm
Live Jam Session Inviting any and all artists to join the stage: 8:30pm-9:30pm
Drink Specials:
$4 Beer
$7 Wine
Food Options:
To Be Announced
Washington Park Media Center: Powering the livestream component of the event series on our YouTube channel, Washington Park Media Center. Canni Cafe and Infusion Bar will be popping up with refreshing botanical infusions.
Artists Working in Education: Supplies and an activity will be available for those who are looking to get creative.
JazzyRae Jewels: DJ NettaRee in our space from 6-9pm.
About our neighbor, JazzyRae: JazzyRae' Jewels & Accessories offers a variety of trendy styles for women understanding fashion is ever-changing.
43rd + Vliet Event Series / Night Market
43rd+Vliet: Life is a Runway Night Market
Fashion show across 4 venues
20+ local vendors
Creative workshops
Live music
Wicked screening
Don’t miss it!
Friday, June 27th, 5-9pm at 43rd & Vliet
Doors open at 5pm across all venues
Music begins at 6pm
Fashion Show by Matee Black/Casita Prada with live band, GenisX at 7pm
Open Mic and Shopping continues at 7:30pm
House Entertainment:
Denizen MKE Band: Adekola & Neal Davis
Consternation the Clown
Featured Shopping:
Canni: Hemp Derived Products, Kanna & Kava
MB Squared: Milwaukee/Greater Wisconsin area photos and prints, coasters, coasters, stickers
Matte Black: Fashion that fits your style, values, and body. Designed and ethically made in Milwaukee
Casita Prada: Sustainable kids streetwear brand
A Joyful Piece: Handmade soaps, soap savers, perfume, sugar wax, wax melts, wax melts, mason jar lamps
Shop Nice to Meet You: Handcrafted jewelry that caters to different vibes, ceramic candles holders and candles, greeting cards & napkin sets
Mobile Mini Truck: Flower truck and floral bar
Vivid Dreamz: Wood and resin wall hangings, trinket trays and dishes, keychains, earrings, home decor, custom domino sets, and so much more!
Polished Embroidery: Small batch, mostly upcycled hand embroidered earrings, necklaces, keychains, hoops, and other hand embroidered art.
Thrif-Tee Business: Curated selection of pre-loved clothing , shoes and accessories
The Melanin Urban Gardener: Produce, pickled vegetables, garlic infused olive oil, and fresh flowers
Crocheted Nonsense: Handmade crocheted toys
Foto Mamis: Polaroids in front of hand painted backdrop.
Jivana Wellness: Crystals, palo santo, sage, incense, jewelry, Chakra items
Timeless Bonds: Permanent Jewelry
Featured Food Trucks and Vendors:
Sista’s Soul Food: BBQ Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Corn Bread, Twinkies and More
Elevated Essentials Lemonade: Freshly squeezed, flavored lemonade, fruit cups & more
The Lemonade Hut: Fair style lemonades and specialty sodas
BethMayhem: Baked Goods
Jobea Bakes: Cookies, cake pops, cake slices
Plates by Aunty: Indian Tacos
Washington Park Media Center
In addition to powering the livestream component of the 43rd+Vliet series on our YouTube channel, Washington Park Media Center will co-host with The Space MKE for a mobile fashion show, local vendors and light installations. Refreshments provided.
JazzyRae’ Jewels and Accessories
JazzyRae' Jewels & Accessories offers a variety of trendy styles for women. We know that fashion is ever-changing which is why we believe in keeping up with the trends. We know that our customers are not only looking for what's HOT, but for what's DIFFERENT and will make a statement.
Artists Working in Education
Meet local teaching artists whose work will be on display in our studio space. We'll also have supplies and an activity available for those who are looking to get creative. Have a chance to experience AWE’s mission and meet the team who comprise the creative network behind our organization.
Featured Activities: Clothes Mending Workshops
43rd & Vliet Live Music
On the corner of 43rd Street and Vliet, Denizen MKE & Washington Park Media Center Present
Live & Live Stream Music Nights
4227 West Vliet Street
Our live music series has ended. Visit Washington Park Bandshell every Wednesday for the outdoor music concerts through August. Denizen Live Music will start up again in January 2025.