Events
Our events are the front door.
Every gathering is built to do two jobs: celebrate the community in the room, and connect people to what comes next.
Signature program
Black Pride Night at PrideFest
In partnership with Milwaukee Pride, BPMKE curates the Saturday night entertainment program at PrideFest, putting artists of color center stage on Milwaukee's lakefront. It's our front door at scale, with Preferred Community Partners in the room.
- When
- Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Where
- Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee
- Partner
- Milwaukee Pride, Inc.
- Program
- Curated entertainment lineup
- Reach
- [Attendance figure]
Annual
Community Impact Awards
An evening honoring the leaders, organizations, and neighbors moving Milwaukee forward. It brings community members, civic leaders, and partners into one room for a night rooted in culture, recognition, and impact.
- 2026 edition
- Winter Lights Gala & Awards Show
- Where
- Turner Hall Ballroom
- Honorees
- [Number of honorees]
Recurring
Civic Engagement Series
A monthly gathering on the issues shaping Milwaukee, from economic empowerment to financial literacy. Each session ends with practical steps and time to connect with leaders across the city.
[Confirm current schedule and location]
Past events
Showing up for Milwaukee.
Black Pride Night at PrideFest
Our first curated Saturday night program, in partnership with Milwaukee Pride.
Winter Lights Gala & Awards Show
An evening of style, leadership, and recognition at Turner Hall Ballroom.
Civic Engagement Series launch
The first of our monthly conversations on the issues shaping Milwaukee.
Back-to-School Fair
Free haircuts, backpacks, school supplies, and lunch so students could start the year with confidence.