I have had the best experience with Danceworks! both my girls have been dancing there since…read moretoddlers and they have grown so much as dancers. Every teacher displays care, patience and passion for dance while creating an inclusive environment. I'm so thankful for all the amazing staff and shout out to Sarah at the front desk for being so awesome!

Dance works has very very talented and qualified teachers. I went as a beginner to Beginners Hip…read moreHop, K-Pop, and Calming Contemporary and I felt welcome by every instructor. I am seriously so grateful to have this studio in the city. It's affordable, it has a sweet sense of community, and it's so much fun. There is a parking lot which is major and it's kind of confusing because some of the parking is for the apartments connected but I've parked closest to the entrance of the studio and never had an issue. Definitely recommend.

I went with a friend on a Sunday afternoon to see the Milwaukee Ballet Alice in Wonderland at…read moreMarcus Performing Arts Center. It was absolutely incredible! The costumes were amazing, the choreography was perfect, and the ballet dancers were so graceful and talented. I was in awe the entire time!

I came here for the Wednesday 7am Barre class with Stephanie that I found on ClassPass. I am NOT a…read moredancer by any means, so I was nervous, but it was a wonderful class. There was plenty of free street parking right outside too. I ended up being the only person in class, so I got a lot of individual attention on form, modifications for my strengths and weaknesses, and even personalized recommendations for stretching at home! She was lovely, had a great music playlist, and teaches Pilates on Saturday mornings too. It was also fun to see all the ballerinas arriving for their classes and rehearsals.

In MKE for a conference and dropped in for a 60 minute 26/2 class…read more Super accommodating and friendly team and terrific instructor (Sue, who was subbing in this class). Good sized room could easily have accommodated ~30 people; we had about 10. Room was appropriately hot and appropriately humid. Always interesting to see how different places have different variations on 26/2 -- this was a slightly different variation on the theme from what I'm accustomed to -- some postures done 2x when the "standard" 60 minute does them only once, so there was a little less space in and between postures, but it was a well taught class. They also offer a variety of other classes including power vinyasa, yin, and others (check the website!) Studio had mat and towels for rent for visitors like me. Showers available. Would absolutely return if back in this town with some time. Bravo.

It's a great yoga studio. Be aware when parking at the Milwaukee location; cars have been broken…read moreinto (multiple times).

I took my fourth Ride class this past weekend. I was the sole 50-year-old (gay) guy amidst 20+…read morewomen young enough to be my daughter. I don't want to dissuade any men from attending a Ride class, BUT what I love about Spire is that it's a safe haven for women to feel empowered. So, if you're considering taking a class, DO IT! It's a great place!

I love spire because it's rare you find a gym that has full rowing classes. Spin classes are very…read morepopular all around, but spire has that added rowing plus. They do classes that are strength based as well if you're someone who doesn't want the full class on the bike (like me)!

Saw "& Juliet" at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, in Uihlein Hall…read more Our seats were in the Loge section, row C, seats 311 to 308. Plenty of volunteers were stationed throughout to help direct people to their seats. Beverages and snacks were available in the atrium. For bathrooms, I would recommend heading down to the atrium level rather than staying on the upper floor. The upper floor restroom is smaller, and the line was quite long. Sound and view from our seats were both good. The 2026/2027 season is posted now, and there are several shows on it I'd like to see. Being able to catch these here without having to travel to Chicago is a nice perk.

I've always thought that the theater could use a higher incline. It's such a large theater, but it…read morecan get pretty uncomfortable in the back, with views very obscured by taller gents seating in front of you. Obviously orchestra seats are the best. As are the front loge seats. But unlike, say the Fiserv where you get a good view from any seat, further back seats here can get pretty uncomfortable. One little bit of luck I had seating on row W was that this was the second to the last row on orchestra floor, but the last row was set up with sound tables and no one was seating there during my show. And because I had a really tall guy seating in front of me, I couldn't see anything, but I could actually flop up the fold down chair and sit up high without obscuring anyone behind me and get an unobscured view myself. So if I want cheap tickets in the back, get the very back row and sit up like that to get a better view lol. It's not comfortable though.

$6 burger AND fries all day on Wednesday?!!! Count me in! Best deal in Milwaukee and amazing…read morequality. Fries were crispy and the burger came with a variety of toppings. The honey feta crostini is always a hit with the perfect mix of sweet, savory and crispy! Ambiance is cozy and the staff are always friendly.

First time visiting with a colleague for a work lunch. The server was a little slow to get to us…read moreafter being seated but was great with getting us water refills and lunch after we got into it. The caesar salad half portion was plenty for a quick lunch and had good sized anchovy pieces if that's your thing. I really liked the deconstructed crouton crumble with the perfect creamy dressing. Beautiful building with plenty of history and you can tell it's a great spot for professionals looking for a space away from work for meals, wifi, or a workout break. There isn't any easy parking (aside from pay meters with 2 hour limits) as with most of downtown. While I don't think I'd want to become a member, I think it's a good space for those already in the area.

We recently attended the Black Panther film performance and sound bites dinner at the Milwaukee…read moreSymphony Orchestra. The Symphony Center is a beautiful, massive space great for any event. They open up early before the performances to allow guests to grab a drink, snack, or mingle with others. There is a couple bar and snack area open to purchase items. TLDR: Sound Bites Dinner: 4/10 MSO performance and experience: 10/10 We arrived 90 minutes early for the Sound Bites dinner and were seated at our own table in a separate section of the dining area. The tables were huge for two people and I felt a little far away from my husband. Everyone was seated and a little confused on how the dinner was going to go. We snacked on some hors d'oeuvres and got our drinks before dinner was served. There were crackers, cheese, vegetables, salmon bruschetta, a salad, and vichyssoise (potato soup). Soon after, we were served our appetizer, ratatouille, which was very good. Next was beef and fries with some sauce, then a pork chop and piece of casserole to share. It was difficult to know what we were eating as they only thing we were told what it was, was the ratatouille. Also, about halfway through the dinner our waitress that we had disappeared and another person came to to serve us. We were kind of getting ready to leave, since she wasn't there, but then another person came out to give us more food. The whole experience lacked information. We weren't given a menu of what we were eating before we starting eating, we were only told what one dish was, and we weren't sure how many courses/plates of food we would be getting. It would be nice to get an email leading up, a print out, or at the very least told what we would be eating to prepare. We ended up not eating a lot of the last dish since we had filled up on the others, thinking that was it. The food was mediocre, and I was not sure how it was chosen, by what the performance is? seasonal items? It would've been cool if the chef came out and announced anything. I would've been more satisfied going to the food and beverage cart and not doing the formal dinner. It wrapped up about 5 minutes before we headed to our seats, due to the delays with the waitstaff and no one knowing if we needed to stay for another surprise plate of food. I would not do the Sound bites experience again. The performance hall is a beautiful restoration and space. The seats are comfortable and have enough space. We sat on the lower level and had a great view of the stage and move screen. I would like to try sitting up on the balcony to see all of the performers. The whole performance was great, we had a special guest appearance from Massamba Diop, playing the Senegalese talking drum that is featured in the film. The orchestra played SO well, you wouldn't know the difference. It was a fantastic experience and will love to go back to see another show!

Gosh, we love everything about the MSO. The performance hall is lovely, and I loved seeing the…read morehistoric photos and hope that they will build that lower level out to be more about the history and plans for the MSO. The organization tries to bring a range of music experiences to the Milwaukee community, and I have always appreciated the season offerings. The programs are well organized, and it's so great that they provide backgrounds on composers in addition to the performers. More education in the programs is great, given how much goes into preparing them for the season. I can't wait to attend more performances in the new space!

We always enjoy an evening of music at the Riverside it's a beautiful venue with amazing and…read morefriendly staff. The building is also absolutely beautiful .

I've been going here to see who's throughout the past decade like Tosh.O, plays and music…read moreconcerts. The most recent show I've seen was the Harry Potter Sorcerer's Stone film and live music orchestra performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. What a surreal experience, it was wild hearing live music as the movie played on the movie screen. They served Butter beer and popcorn to enhance the Harry Potter movie watching experience! The front facing building has been renovated which now looks more Modern. And refreshed. The inside shows the classic preserved historic look adding to the experience. Convenient service from the security bag check at the entrance, ticket checking, and concession stands! Come see a show and support the entertainment industry! Including local!

An atmosphere that's inviting and welcoming as well as excellent safety measures in place for…read moreCovid. I will definitely return to see an art exhibit in it's beautiful gallery space. There are also many events and opportunities to get involved with to promote arts and community.

Cool Latino and urban art. This stuff is for sale. Nice space…read more This is part of the giant UCC complex which began life as the teen program - the Spot and has since grown into one of the best community centers on the near south side providing recreation, a cafe with a great Friday Fish Fry, a gym, and great programs for elderly folks, but it is also a place with an amazing gallery space that features work by leading Latino and urban-inspired artists. It is worth stopping in to check out if you pop in for a bite at Cafe El Sol (need to review this soon!).