The East Side

Coming to Summer Soulstice on Saturday? Come hungry. Seriously. 🌮🍔🍧

Farwell Ave is serving up festival favorites all day long with food trucks, food tents, cold drinks, local shopping, and plenty of places to hang between sets.

🍽 On Farwell Ave, you’ll find:
Von Trier (.mke)
Canni H**p ()
Immy’s African Cuisine (
Kona Ice ()
Los Villa ()
Vier North ()
Virginia Day Studio ()
Asian Encounters
BE Timeless ()
Landmark Lanes ()
Summer Soulstice Music Festival Beer Tent
414 MILWAUKEE (Too Much Metal) ()
Happy Buddha Boutique ()
4 of 4 Creative ()
East Side Jawnz ()
Buzzshack Apairies ()
Jameelah Jewelry
Ivory Anise
Jade Brightwind
Nandi Revlea
Legacy Creative Solutions ()
LoveU Candles ()
Jungle Gems (.mke)
Sadies Sticky Fingerz ()
MKE Burger Guys

Ivanhoe Place is packed with local artists, vintage finds, handmade goods, outdoor bars, and great food.

🍽 On Ivanhoe Place, you’ll find:
Star Bar Pop-up
Smit’Tin ()
James Steeno Gallery ()
Linny’s Artsy Fingers ()
Thom J Ertl ()
Hooligan’s Outdoor Bar ()
Anja Not Anja ()
Tye Dye By Papes ()
Socksanova ()
MissMashedUp ()
Mae Rose Naturally Rooted ()
Papyrus & Charms ()
Boho Designs by Katya (.designs.by.katya)
Grimoire Girls Coven ()
Gina Gruenewald
Fresh to Death Vintage ()
Visette Natural Perfumery ()
Educators Credit Union ()
Summer Soulstice Music Festival Beer Tent
Fuecha Cafe ()
Uyghur Grill
Junior’s Smoke BBQ ()

Both streets are open Noon to 11PM, so you’ve got plenty of time to sip, shop, and snack between sets. 🕛

Check out our previous post for Murray Ave and Kenilworth Place vendors!

From handcrafted jewelry and vintage finds to local eats and outdoor bars, you’ll find it all at Summer Soulstice!

Murray Avenue is bringing big maker energy for a half-day pop-up market (noon to 5:30 PM), so if you want to shop small and score one-of-a-kind finds, make it your first stop of the day!

🛍 On Murray Ave, you’ll find:
Angora Artistry ()
Plushzilla ()
Dog Goods For Good Dogs ()
Bolt Babes MKE ()
Black Essence Candles ()
My Sistuh’s Trunk ()
The Chai Company (.chaicompany)
Wild Flowers Fields Forever ()
Smokin’ Jacks BBQ ()
Clea Jewelry (.christine)
Novelty Me PLZ ()
YoungSavageFits ()
Summer Soulstice Music Festival Beer Tent
Madd Ho**er Crochet (.hooker.crochet)
Evie & Dude (.dude)
MavaCustoms ()
Smol Sun ()
ME Design Apparel ()
Greetings by Kalie ()
Irusu Creation (.creation)
Kawa Sushi Tent ()

Just around the corner, Kenilworth Place keeps the party going all day and night with 11+ hours (noon to 11:00 PM) of food, shopping, and festival fun. Fuel up at our food trucks and tents, including The Corn Man (), BIRRIA TACOS, MIL-WOK-EE (), and JETLAG LLC (.llc), then explore local artists, makers, and East Side businesses bringing their best to the block. 🍔🛍️🎶

🛍 On Kenilworth Place, you’ll find:
Celebrate You Candles ()
Blackrose391
Foto Mamis ()
Xeroine Illustration ()
Summer Soulstice Music Festival Beer Tent
Summer Solstice Volunteer Tent
Kristalyzed Kreations ()
Gruber Law ()
Birdsong’s ()
Nobody Bizznis Boutique
Sole Salvation ()
Ana’s Artsy Side (.s_artsy_side)
Elegant Henna (.__.henna)
MKE Hurling Club ()
Wiskullsin ()
Nostros Tequila ()
Paloma Wilder Studio ()

Check out our next post for Farwell Ave and Ivanhoe Place vendors! ➡️

See you Saturday! ☀️😎🎶

Summer Soulstice Music Festival | East Side BID #20 Milwaukee’s official celebration of the Summer Solstice! Presented by the East Side BID #20. The Summer Soulstice Music Festival is returning this year on Saturday, June 13th, 2026! You are not going to want to miss this FREE showcase of great music along with a variety of food, arts & crafts, and...

There’s so much to explore this month at the Charles Allis Art Museum, from poetry workshops and wellness experiences to artist talks and hands-on printmaking.

A special highlight is the opening of "Strike at Allis Chalmers and Other Wisconsin Stories," a solo exhibition by Artist in Residence John Fleissner. The Opening Reception takes place on June 25 from 5 to 8 PM.

The exhibition features large-scale woodcut prints, film, photography, and historical artifacts that explore the 1941 and 1946 strikes at the Allis Chalmers plant, as well as Wisconsin's rich history of labor movements, social activism, and folk culture. Through his work as a printmaker, educator, and community organizer, Fleissner uses art as a tool for storytelling and social progress. 🖼️

✨ Other June events include:
📖 Woodland Pattern Poetry Workshops
☕ Milwaukee Creative Mornings
🎤 Poetry on Tap Open Mic
🧘 Yoga in Historic Places
☕ Boujee Cup of Joe Coffee Cart
🎨 Printmaking Workshop with John Fleissner
🫧 Resonance in the Mansion Sound Bath
💬 Artist Talk with John Fleissner

Find tickets, details, and the full June calendar here: https://www.charlesallis.org/events/

A brand new bombshell...we mean, billboard...has entered the East Side. 💅☀️🎶

It's Summer Soulstice week, and we're making sure nobody forgets it!

Who's joining us on Saturday? 👀

Join Milwaukee Makers Market at East Side Gallery Night!

As part of East Side Gallery Night on Friday, July 17, Milwaukee Makers Market
will host a vendor market in Ivanhoe Plaza from 5 to 10 PM featuring local artists, makers, vintage vendors, and creative small businesses.

East Side Gallery Night brings the community together to explore Milwaukee’s East Side through art, music, shopping, food, and interactive experiences. The vendor market will be located in the heart of the event and gives vendors the opportunity to connect directly with attendees throughout the evening.

Vendor Details:
• 10x10 booth space in Ivanhoe Plaza
• Event time: 5-10 PM
• Booth fee: $50
• Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, tents, chairs, lighting, and setup materials

Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Please apply by Friday, June 19: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3Nti6NmaRuqG9gkr_L0fPUHpNJCOAtGaiYcJ6PGmQbH4Xhw/viewform?usp=preview

Summer Soulstice is almost here, and as you make your way through the festival on June 13th, be sure to swing by the Kind Oasis Lot for even more live music, food trucks, and a place to hang for a bit.

🎤 5:00 PM - The Erotic Adventures of the Static Chicken
The Erotic Adventures of the Static Chicken brings a wild mix of jazz, funk, electronica, and experimental sound to the Kind Oasis Lot. The trio creates groove-heavy sets packed with pulsing rhythms, effects-driven improvisation, and plenty of surprises along the way. 🎷

🎤 7:30 PM - The UrbanItes
The UrbanItes infuse a rootsy vibe of reggae, ska, dub, hip-hop, jazz, and neo-soul, along with classic reggae standards. Led by the Urban Empress, the group emanates positive vibes and brings forth the spirit of reggae music joined with rich harmonies.

You’ll also find a great lineup of food trucks, making it an easy stop to grab something to eat and stick around for a while:
• Cocina Filipina MKE
• Twisted Plants
• isasicecream
• Chucho's Red Tacos

World Cup matches will be playing on the big screen from 2 PM to 10 PM, with sound off during live performances. ⚽️

A big thank you to our presenting sponsors, Miller Lite and Educators Credit Union, whose support helps make Summer Soulstice possible.

Smokin’ Murray Ave Stage Lineup 🔥🎶

Pull up on Saturday, June 13: the Smokin’ Murray Ave Stage is serving up a stacked lineup with plenty of edge, a little grit, and sets that hit just right as the night rolls in.

🎤 2:00 PM - Keshena Armon Music Company
Keshena Armon is a Milwaukee-based recording artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Rooted in gospel, her dynamic sound draws from jazz, rock, soul, reggae, and blues. Whether performing solo or with others, her powerhouse vocals and genre-spanning artistry leave a lasting impression.

🎤 4:00 PM - Noah James Hittner
Noah James Hittner blends folk-rock, hip-hop, acoustic, and electronic influences into what he calls an “Acoustic-Tronic” sound. Using loop pedals and live effects, he builds a full-band feel on stage that turns every performance into something unexpected. 🎸

🎤 6:00 PM - The Hallelujah Ward
The Hallelujah Ward delivers high-energy rock performances packed with righteous riffs and unforgettable intensity. Known for their electric presence, they're a guaranteed jolt to any stage.

🎤 8:00 PM - Mural Hall
Mural Hall brings together four Milwaukee indie musicians pulling from noise punk, midwest emo, and twangy guitar riffs. Their sound is energetic and a little nostalgic, like being back in a garage with your friends figuring it out as you go.

Thank you to our presenting sponsors, Miller Lite and Educators Credit Union, for your support in making Summer Soulstice possible.

This stage runs thanks to Smokin' Jack's BBQ and Kawa Ramen & Sushi. 🙌