Wisconsin Center District

MPS 2024 Graduation Ceremonies | Week #1
2024-05-22 - 2024-05-23 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena
Wednesday, May 22:
9:00 A.M. Audubon Technology & Communication High School
12:00 P.M. South Division High School
4:00 P.M. Bay View High School
7:00 P.M. Ronald Wilson Reagan College Preparatory High School
Thursday, May 23:
9:00 A.M. Casimir Pulaski High School
12:00 P.M. Golda Meir
4:00 P.M. Washington High School of Information Technology
7:00 P.M. Riverside University High School
For more info and streaming links, click here.

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2024
2024-05-24 - 2024-05-26 | Baird Center
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird. You’ll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/Halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more. They truly have something weird for everyone.

Divine Savior Holy Angels (DSHA) High School Graduation 2024
2024-05-24 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Miller High Life Theatre
Graduation for the Class of 2024 will be held at the Miller High Life Theater, 500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203.
The ceremony begins at 5:30 PM. Exterior doors open at 4:00 PM and the doors to theater seating open at 4:30 PM.

Anthony Pettis Presents APFC Fight Fiesta featuring Chito Vera and Jose Aldo
2024-05-25 | Baird Center
APFC makes its return to Milwaukee for its first ever Saturday event on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th. MMA legend and former UFC World Champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis presents another exciting night of live MMA featuring the very best the Midwest has to offer.
APFC Fight Fiesta is APFC’s first ever Latino MMA showcase featuring the very best up-and-coming Latin stars from across the United States against some of the Midwest’s toughest prospects.
This event will be hosted by UFC superstars Jose Aldo and Marlon “Chito” Vera. Chito and Aldo will be available for meet and greet with VIP ticket and VIP table holders. They will also make an in-cage appearance during the UFC Fight Pass main card.
Join us for a 20+ fight event that will be sure to deliver knockouts, submissions and incredible fights!!
Tickets start at $49.99.

Marquette University High School Graduation 2024
2024-05-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Miller High Life Theatre
The graduation ceremony will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. There will not be tickets for the graduation and seating will be on a first-come, first served basis. Doors will not open until 9:15 a.m.
Graduates must arrive by 9:30 with their cap, tassel and gown.

Central Division Finals: Game 5: Milwaukee Admirals vs. Grand Rapids Griffins 5p
2024-05-26 17:00 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena
Permitted bags:

12”x6”x12” or smaller clear stadium bags, gallon-sized clear zip bags, 4”x6”x1” wristlets, diaper bags (will be searched), medical bags (will be searched)

Bring your credit and debit cards: the exciting new food and drink menus are credit-only, as is the Team Store. Cash is accepted at the Box Office.

MPS 2024 Graduation Ceremonies | Week #2
2024-05-28 - 2024-05-29 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena
Tuesday, May 28:
9:00 A.M. Lynde and Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School
12:00 P.M. James Madison Academic Campus
4:00 P.M. Harold S. Vincent High School
7:00 P.M. Rufus King International High School
Wednesday, May 29:

9:00 A.M. Hamilton High School
12:00 P.M. Milwaukee School of Languages
4:00 P.M. Milwaukee Marshall High School
7:00 P.M. Milwaukee High School of the Arts
For more info and streaming links, click here.

Herzing University Spring 2024 Pinning and Commencement
2024-05-29 13:00 - 17:00 | Miller High Life Theatre
On behalf of the Herzing University faculty, staff, students and alumni, congratulations to the Graduating Classes of 2023 and 2024! We are proud of our graduating students and all that you have accomplished to arrive at this moment.
We are happy to announce that our campuses will be hosting in-person commencement ceremonies for our graduates! Guests and graduates not able to make the ceremony can watch it live-streamed on Facebook Live the day of the ceremony. We are looking forward to sharing your special day with you!

Pinning: 1:00 PM CT Saturday, June 1
Commencement: 3:00 PM CT Saturday, June 1

Streaming links can be found on each campus’ Facebook page. Linked below:

Brookfield
Kenosha
Madison
Online Division

2024 Wisconsin Chapter of ASA Annual Meeting
2024-05-31 | Baird Center
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Statistical Association has been serving the statisticians of Wisconsin since 1953. Click here to see this year’s program, proudly presented with VISIT Milwaukee.

Make A Promise Gala 2024
2024-05-31 17:30 - 23:00 | Baird Center
In 1986, a group of gay men hosted a dinner party in a Milwaukee-area home to raise money for the fight against HIV/AIDS. Their success that night inspired a promise to return the next year with more people, raise more money, and repeat this dinner until a cure for AIDS is found. The Make a Promise story continues today in a convention center in downtown Milwaukee with hundreds of supporters. This gala is an inspiring reminder of the kind of change that’s possible when a few brave advocates ignite nearly four decades of striving to achieve health justice.

Nicolet High School Graduation 2024
2024-06-02 13:00 - 15:00 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena
Can’t make it to the Nicolet Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, June 2nd? Watch the graduation ceremony livestream at 1:00pm by clicking here.
Livestream of the ceremony can be viewed at anytime.

Stepping with the Stars 2024
2024-06-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Baird Center
Stepping with the Stars is where local celebrities and expert partners come together for a competition-style dance event that benefits Aurora at Home’s programs serving individuals with cancer.

Western Conference Finals Game 3: Milwaukee Admirals vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds
2024-06-04 19:00 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena

2024 Women of Influence Awards
2024-06-05 11:00 - 13:45 | Baird Center
Milwaukee Business Journal will honor 30 women as part of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2024 Women of Influence Awards. These women are the cream of the crop of Milwaukee’s professional community. They’ve grown businesses, created products, inspired future generations and made southeastern Wisconsin a better place.

Hope is on the Horizon Gala
2024-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Baird Center
Join Meta House in celebrating the thousands of women and families they’ve served over the last 60 yeas while they unveil their next chapter; an expansion that will increase treatment for women across the state by 20%.
Guests can expect a catered dinner, signature mocktail, entertainment, special giving opportunities and much more. Attire is semi-formal. Complimentary parking will be available at the new Baird Center Structure.

Western Conference Finals Game 4: Milwaukee Admirals vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds
2024-06-06 19:00 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena

Salvation Army Commissioning 2024
2024-06-08 - 2024-06-09 | Miller High Life Theatre
Commissioning Weekend 2024 will celebrate God’s faithfulness in The Salvation Army in the USA Central Territory.

Western Conference Finals Game 5: Milwaukee Admirals vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds
2024-06-08 18:00 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena

Be The Light Fundraiser 2024
2024-06-13 17:30 - 21:00 | Baird Center
Join Sojourner Family Peace Center for an evening celebrating survivors and Sojourner’s mission to transform lives impacted by domestic violence. Be the Light raises important dollars to support the crisis response, system advocacy, and healing services that help survivors build lives free from abuse.
The evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, personal stories from survivors, live auction, and mission moment.

Gregory Alan Isakov
2024-06-13 20:00 - 23:59 | Miller High Life Theatre

2024 REIMAGINE Autism Gala
2024-06-15 17:30 - 23:30 | Baird Center
For almost 50 years, the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin has succeeded in continually growing and building a community of families, educators, volunteers, businesses, governments, and other constituents to develop state-of-the-art resources that serve the entire lifespan of those impacted by Autism.
This unforgettable night will include:
Cocktail Hour
Dinner Program
Silent & Live Auctions
Fundraising Games
After Party featuring DJ Shawna
Great Connections with others passionate about our mission!

NASFAA National Conference 2024
2024-06-16 - 2024-06-19 | Baird Center
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) national conference is the premier event serving the student financial aid community. Thousands of student aid professionals from across the nation attend the NASFAA national conference each year to teach, learn, network, and share best practices.
The conference provides valuable, up-to-date information on the student aid programs from financial aid veterans. It is a unique training and professional development opportunity that will equip student aid professionals with the tools they need to better serve students and families. Attendees can also learn about product and software innovations from over 50 exhibitors.

VISIT Milwaukee's 2024 Annual Meeting
2024-06-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Baird Center
VISIT Milwaukee’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Party with the Partners will be taking place on Tuesday, June 18 at the new Baird Ballroom at the Baird Center. Join us as we celebrate our collective wins from this year and look forward to everything taking place in 2024 and beyond.

Campus Home. LIVE! ACUHO-I Conference & Expo 2024
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-25 | Baird Center
Campus Home. LIVE! is the next step in the evolution of the ACUHO-I annual conference and expo. This is the place to be for housing professionals like you who are looking for forward-thinking programming, speakers, and networking opportunities. You can’t afford to miss the dynamic keynote speakers, practical and informative sessions, a bustling exposition hall, and, of course, the rejuvenating power of gathering with hundreds of campus housing colleagues from around the world.

73rd National Square Dance Convention
2024-06-26 - 2024-06-29 | Baird Center
The 73rd National square Dance Convention is a great convention, in a great city, on a great lake!
Register here.

The All White XperienceMKE
2024-06-29 18:00 - 2024-06-30 00:00 | Baird Center
Get ready to experience the ultimate all-white party in MKE, where you can dress to impress and dance the night away in style!

2024 Republican National Convention (RNC)
2024-07-15 - 2024-07-18 | Baird Center
Milwaukee is excited to welcome the Republican National Convention to our world-class city in 2024. Home to a thriving arts, entertainment, and dining scene; booming business and architectural development; and diverse, passionate locals, Milwaukee is a choice destination for business and leisure travelers alike. The 2024 RNC will be held in the heart of downtown at Fiserv Forum and Wisconsin Center District, Milwaukee’s convention center campus with three unique facilities – Baird Center, UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena and the Miller High Life Theatre.

2024 FTA Technology Conference and Expo
2024-08-04 - 2024-08-07 | Baird Center
Don’t let the word “technology” fool you. The 2024 FTA Technology Conference is for techies, yes, but it is also a one-stop educational venue for agency leadership interested in technology and security trends, and fraud and compliance leadership looking for the latest technologies to help you do your work.
Do you care about AI? Check. Security? For sure. Automation? Absolutely. But you also care about strategy, trends, understanding the lay of the land, and not letting the future catch you unaware — and FTA brings together top speakers who will leave you with plenty to think about.
Breakouts are especially focused on unique, innovative approaches for users of technology to improve tax administration. The exhibit hall is your ticket to browsing through the panoply of options available from the private sector, in a fully ethics-approved setting. This is the only forum for states to share their best practices and to learn from their peers when it comes to every angle of technology in state tax administration.

Anime 414
2024-08-10 - 2024-08-11 | Baird Center
Welcome to Anime 414, a vibrant convention celebrating anime culture, set in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mark your calendars for their inaugural event on August 10th-11th, 2024! Having previously organized successful gatherings in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and San Antonio, Texas, Anime 414 is thrilled to extend their passion for anime to Wisconsin. Immerse yourself in a weekend filled with opportunities to meet beloved voice-over celebrities, collect unique autographs, and explore an array of top-notch vendors from around the globe.

Wisconsin Center District Hiring Event
2024-08-14 14:00 - 18:00 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena
The Wisconsin Center District (WCD), owners and operators of the Baird Center, Miller High Life Theatre and UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena is looking for Bold, Proud and Experience Obsessed people to join our team!
If this sounds like you, check out the WCD Hiring Event on August 14 between 2 to 6 p.m. at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. We will be hiring qualified people on-the-spot.
We are looking for:

Public safety officers.
Setup team.
Cleaning team.
Ticket takers.
Ushers.
Cashiers.
Servers.
Cooks.
Video crew technician.

We offer:

Flexible hours.
$15 an hour or higher starting wage.
Free parking or bus pass.
Fun and exciting job environment.
On-site job training.

Please bring your resume and a photo ID and enter through the front doors at 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. You must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
Click HERE to let us know you are coming!
