There is a great deal of things to do in Milwaukee. Here is my quick list starting with sports. I have found the following the most worthwhile for myself and friends.
This list varies widely between casual and serious. The Milwaukee Social Club covers many sports and other activities for their members. I played football at the lakefront one year and had a great time.
I also played volleyball at Tracks which is a good location for drinking and volleyball. They have great food and it is a lot of fun getting a group together for volleyball. I have not played in the kickball league but I have attended a few games my friends played in. It is not uncommon to have many drinks before and after a game. I believe this is the largest recreational league in Milwaukee.
The more serious sports are Rugby, Lacrosse and Hurling require more dedication and athletic ability. I have been playing Hurling for 4 years. There are 8 teams and about 200 players. There are games on Sundays during the Summer. If you have an interest in bringing out your weekend warrior you should look up one of these leagues.
For purely social activities there are many options:
The newest group is WhIM Parties which organizes great parties. It is run by a small group which takes over a venue for a night and controls all aspects for the event to ensure an amazing evening.
Groups like The Thursday Night Drinking Club (TNDC) and 6 in the City are a simple night out at random locations. TNDC meets once a month on a Thursday night. These events are pretty fun with something interesting at each event. 6 in the City typically meets up every Friday at 6pm at a different bar. It is good way to meet a few people to start the weekend.
Young Professionals of Milwaukee (YPM) is a business and social group which has grown to be a very large group the past few years. It also meets at various locations after hours. It brings in a diverse group of people and it a lot of fun.
Beyond the clubs and groups, there are lots of places to go. Milwaukee has several great parks.
I have been to many of the Milwaukee County parks for matches with the Milwaukee Hurling Club. I am amazed at how little these parks are used. The lakefront has lots of people around during the Summer but as amazing as Brown Deer Park is there are not many people enjoying it. One of my favorite parks is Estabrook Park. It is in Shorewood and has multiple youth soccer fields and many small pockets to have a quiet picnic. There is also a sand volleyball court. What I like best about it is the fact that is so close the East Side yet it is a quiet park.
What else should be on my list?
my suggestions to add would be, seeing Pat McCurdy for comedy, checking out music at the many venues (Cactus Club, Mad Planet, Onopa, The Gig, Live, BBC, Circle A, etc), and the Summer ethnic festivals (Irish Fest, Festa Italiana, Bastille days, etc) and the music festival (Summerfest).
Posted by: Gwenn at January 30, 2006 01:01 PMDrinking Liberally!
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