What's On Tap

Mark “The Doorman” Simons is one of the most recognizable Milwaukee Brewers superfans, known for his seats near the visitors’ dugout and frequent appearances on TV broadcasts. He joins Sandy to share his Brewers fandom, his viral Sal Bando tribute, and his thoughts on the team’s playoff run.

Sandy Maxx sits down with Westown Association of MKE Executive Director Stacie Callies to discuss the final Milwaukee Night Market of the 2026 calendar year taking place on Wednesday Oct 7th and celebrates the Brewers thrilling win in Game 2 of the NLDS over San Diego in a short What's on Tap before the Bucks first preseason game.

On this episode of What’s On Tap with Sandy Maxx, discover what’s happening around Milwaukee and Wisconsin this fall, from food and cultural celebrations to an exciting new theater production. - Take a look inside Milwaukee history with the Pabst Mansion’s special Illuminating the Dark tours. The candlelit experience explores hidden spaces and stories throughout the historic mansion, offering a unique way to experience one of Milwaukee’s most iconic landmarks. - Paige Hammond previews the Public Market’s 21st anniversary celebration, featuring fall foods, local vendors, live music, family activities and Wisconsin farmers and producers. - Learn abou...

Sandy Maxx remembers Everett Marshburn, previews a whole slate of events going on this weekend outside of the Brewers playoff matchups, sits down with NoStudios COO Lisa Caesar on NoStudios DanceFest on Saturday at the Marcus Performing Arts Center along with Wisconsin playwright Marie Kohler on the inspirations for play MAYBE WE'LL FLY and the world premiere on stage.

Looking for things to do in Milwaukee this weekend? Sandy Maxx has a packed edition of The Weekend Trend with fall festivals, live music, theater and family events across southeastern Wisconsin. Highlights include Harvest Fair at Wisconsin State Fair Park, Milwaukee Oktoberfest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Cedarburg Oktoberfest and the Brady Street Pet Parade. Sandy also previews Churchill at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, candlelight tours at the Pabst Mansion, the Racine Theatre Guild’s anniversary celebration and a fall family festival in Greenfield. Plus, live music from Here Come the Mummies, Little Big Town and more. #Milwaukee #MilwaukeeEvents #Th...

Sandy Maxx has another night of Milwaukee music, theater and weekend happenings on What’s on Tap. Actor David Payne previews his one-man show Churchill, while Brady Street BID Board Chair Michelle Eigenberger shares what’s planned for the Brady Street Pet Parade and updates Sandy on construction and traffic-calming efforts in the neighborhood. Local band Secret Menu celebrates its recent battle-of-the-bands victory at 3 Sheeps Brewing and the prize that will take the group to Los Angeles to record at the Les Paul Foundation Studio. Plus, Dawn Springer previews NO Studios DanceFest, including the performances audiences can catch for free outs...

Sandy Maxx celebrates Wisconsin arts, entertainment and fall traditions on this edition of What’s on Tap. Sandy looks back at the Brewers’ 2026 season and Robin Yount’s reaction to Christian Yelich being named captain before Wisconsin State Fair’s Tim McCormick previews Harvest Fair, from pumpkin bowling and live music to sports watch parties and lumberjack competitions. Grohmann Museum’s Marina Bernovich explores the Lost Arts Festival and the traditional crafts keeping history alive, while Racine Theatre Guild’s Joycelyn Fish celebrates 50 years on Northwestern Avenue. Plus, Sheboygan Film Festival director Beah Travis previews a weekend of films and workshops, a...

Sandy Maxx has another packed What’s on Tap Weekends, with wrestling, beer, movies, theater, and plenty of Milwaukee entertainment. Sandy previews WWE Monday Night RAW, upcoming concerts and her own upcoming walk-on in Milwaukee Rep’s A Christmas Carol, before 3 Sheeps Brewing’s Josh Aschenbach shares the story behind the brewery, its Wisconsinitis beer, and a music competition celebrating Les Paul. Milwaukee Film Executive Director Dr. Susan Kerns talks Turner Classic Movies at the Oriental Theatre, the recent Dialogues Documentary Festival, and what’s ahead for the Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival. Plus, cellist Alicia K. Storin and actors Leslie Fitzwate...

Sandy Maxx joins Libby Collins to discuss the Dialogues documentary festival, featuring Milwaukee connections to sports and space! Plus, how you can see Sandy on stage!

The Weekend Trend! Doors Open Milwaukee is the headliner this weekend! Sandy brings us through all of the best options you can discover of lesser-known locations and amenities offered in our great city. Plus, a few new arts festivals to highlight and all the entertainment you need to have the best weekend you can have.

Sandy Maxx returns with a packed look at the arts, culture, and happenings around southeastern Wisconsin. Sandy previews Oktoberfest celebrations, Doors Open Milwaukee and Racine Art Museum’s In/Between festival, while spotlighting Bridges Library System, NO Studios’ DanceFest and First Stage’s bilingual production of Go, Dog. Go! The cast of Next Act Theatre’s Trayf joins Sandy to explore the play’s themes of faith, friendship, and coming of age. Plus, photographer and social media weatherman Eric “Bert Lauderdale” Halverson talks about “Bert Alerts,” storm chasing, photography, the Brewers, and even having his own beer.

WTMJ’s Sandy Maxx speaks with NO Studios Chief Operating Officer Lisa Caesar about the fifth annual DanceFest at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee. The festival features 22 Midwest dance companies and a wide range of styles, including ballet, Irish dance, street dance, African-inspired performance, and Detroit Jit.

WTMJ’s Sandy Maxx speaks with Gerard Saylor, director of the L.D. Fargo Public Library in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, about the historic library’s 1902 origins, its recovery from a devastating fire and its future expansion plans. Learn how the Build on a Legacy campaign will create new meeting spaces and expanded areas for children and teens.

Plus theater season, and all of the things to look forward to this weekend in Milwaukee and beyond.

Chris LeGrand, who portrays Mick Jagger with Satisfaction, joins Libby Collins to preview Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown at the Capitol Civic Centre in Manitowoc. LeGrand explains how he brings three eras of Mick Jagger to life and describes the show’s unforgettable finale featuring both tribute bands together.

Libby Collins fills in for Sandy Maxx on What’s on Tap Weekends, celebrating Milwaukee’s music, history and entertainment while remembering legendary designer Bob Mackie. The show previews Milwaukee Night Market’s College Night before the Radio Rosies bring vintage harmonies to the studio and perform “Blue Skies” for The Song You Need to Hear. Libby also sits down with WWE legend Ric Flair, while Pfister Storyteller-in-Residence Megan Dorsey shares stories from the historic hotel and Chris LeGrand previews Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown. Plus, Milwaukee radio legend Bob Reitman and producer Gary Tanin discuss Reitman’s spoken-word album 12th Hou...

Milwaukee Night Market celebrates its fifth annual College Night on Sept. 16, welcoming students from Marquette University, MATC, UW-Milwaukee and other local colleges to downtown Milwaukee. WTMJ’s Libby Collins speaks with Westown Association Executive Director Stacie Callies, MATC’s Michael Rogers and Marquette’s Jeff Farina-Morelos about the vendors, entertainment, scavenger hunt and student activities featured at the event.

Libby Collins fills in for Sandy Maxx to talk to Matt Mueller about upcoming horror flicks, an upcoming art show in time for the holidays, & remembering the terrible attacks on September 11th, 2001.

WTMJ’s Sandy Maxx speaks with playwright Marie Kohler about Maybe We’ll Fly, the new Milwaukee Chamber Theatre play inspired by Wisconsin outsider artist Mary Nohl and her famous “Witch’s House” in Fox Point. The world premiere features live cello music, movement, and a poetic look at Nohl’s creative life.

Looking for the best things to do in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin this weekend? Celebrate Puerto Rican culture, watch hundreds of kites fill the lakefront sky, catch some major concerts and experience a timely Broadway musical about kindness in the aftermath of September 11. Here are Sandy Maxx’s top picks for September 11 through September 13.