How to Celebrate Milwaukee’s 414 Day Around the City

Inspired by the city’s 414 area code, Milwaukeeans have been celebrating April 14 since 2012, commemorating the rich, diverse community of Milwaukee and all that comes with it. This year, local organizations are celebrating with food, music and events, many for the student-friendly price of $4.14. Here’s a list of 10 organizations UWM students should check out to celebrate 414 Day.

Milwaukee Admirals

The Milwaukee Admirals are hosting a 414 Day celebration at their home game against the Chicago Wolves at 7 p.m. Friday. The team partnered up with the UWM Alumni Association to provide student tickets for $13, which also come with an Ian’s pizza coupon, according to the Admirals website. Following the game the Stone Temple Pilots rock band will perform.

The UWM Alumni Association is also providing specials for alumni, making the game an environment for UWM alumni and students to come together, according to Ana Myers, director of annual giving at UWM.

“It’s a fun night to celebrate what UWM does for this diverse, unique community,” said Myers. “It helps build that city pride; just a fun way to promote all things Milwaukee and all things UWM.”

Students must show their ID to receive their student section ticket and Ian’s pizza coupon. 

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers are offering a 414 Day deal that will pay off for fans at the end of the month. From 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, fans can purchase tickets for the team’s upcoming series against Detroit for $4.14.

The eligible games will take place Monday, April 24 at 6:40 p.m., Tuesday, April 25 at 6:40 p.m. and Wednesday, April 26 at 12:40 p.m., according to the Brewers website.

Historic Milwaukee, Inc.

Historic Milwaukee is hosting a 414 Day sale, selling all neighborhood posters, usually priced at $10, for $4.14 and offering $4.14 off their combo poster, which usually costs $20, according to their website.

The posters, which were designed in the late 80s by Jan Kotowicz, have symbolized the city for decades. They were re-commissioned in 2015 to include more neighborhoods and designs, according to Kat Repinski, visitor services coordinator for Historic Milwaukee.

“The new neighborhoods were added when John Gurda’s Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods book was published,” said Repinski, “but since they were all done by the same artist they all look cohesive together.”

In addition to the poster sale, customers who spend over $100 in the store Friday and Saturday will receive a free copy of Gurda’s book, according to Repinski.

Bars & Recreation

Four Milwaukee restaurants from the Bars & Recreation Group are offering $4.14 admission all day Friday. Patrons can sing karaoke at Amped, throw axes at AXE MKE, throw even more axes and play shuffleboard at NorthSouth Club and play mini golf while enjoying a drink at Nine Below. Guests can reserve their spot at any of the events on the Bar & Rec website.

The Harley-Davidson Museum

According to their website, The Harley-Davidson Museum is welcoming guests for their “favorite holiday” by offering $4.14 admission for those who purchase tickets in advance online. The tickets, usually $22 (or $16 with a student ID), will grant guests admission into the museum, the gift shop and the factory shop.

After visiting the museum, guests can head over to the MOTOR Bar & Restaurant for a 4.14 lb. burger for $4.14.

414 Milwaukee

Free 414 beer is available at 414 Milwaukee in the Historic Third Ward (while supplies last). The clothing store is also releasing a new 414 baseball jersey to celebrate. It will be available for purchase along with the rest of the store’s merchandise, including 414-themed t-shirts, hats, hoodies, pants and flags, according to their website.

Free goodies will also be available beginning at 8 a.m., and will be handed out by Milwaukee Pro Soccer, according to the event page on Facebook. From noon to 2 p.m., local author Jenna Kashou will be at the store selling her new book, Milwaukee Scavenger, which gives readers an insider’s look at the city.

Kind Oasis

Kind Oasis, a CBD store on the East Side, is celebrating 414 Day by releasing a new Delta 8 gummy in partnership with the Milwaukee Record, hosting live music, providing a Pomona Cider Co. cider tasting and partnering with Simply Baked to serve CBD cocktails, according to Grant Steskal, the events and retail coordinator at Kind Oasis.

“We’re going to have Pete [McDermott] from the band Ladybird,” said Steskal. “He’s gonna play some live tunes.”

There will also be a tasting of cider from the Pomona Cider Company, and Milwaukee’s Sweetly Baked will also be at the event serving CBD cocktails, according to Steskal.

“And there will be some raffle prizes from the Milwaukee Record and some raffle prizes from us here at Kind Oasis,” said Steskal.

Guests can join the event from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kind Oasis.

Cactus Club

The Cactus Club is offering $14 admission Friday night for a lineup of local hip hop and punk artists.

Performing artists and bands include Spider Creek, Social Caterpillar, Darylanne, Pulpa de Guayaba and a secret opening set that will be revealed at the show, according to the Cactus Club website.

Guests can purchase tickets ahead of time. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show.

The Cooperage

On the Kinnickinnic river, the Cooperage event venue is also hosting a 414-themed lineup of talent. According to their website, music will start at 8 p.m., featuring Tigera, Twan Mack, BJ Seidel, RealityTV and DJ Dripsweat with live art from Non-Pop.

The show, with a cover charge of $10, is an excuse to “celebrate the people, places and spirit that make the city unique,” according to the event website.

Sprecher Brewery

The Sprecher Brewery will be offering deals on their root beer and merchandise, selling specially labeled, 414-themed root beers in 4-packs for $5. A 4-pack and Sprecher hat will cost $22. The first 40 guests to purchase sodas and a hat, according to the Sprecher website, will also receive a free Sprecher magnet.

The brewery is also offering a special deal on their tours. Adults will receive $4 off, paying $8 for a brewery tour. According to their website, tours last 45 minutes and include a Sprecher glass, beer samples for adults, and unlimited soda.

Sprecher Brewery is open Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.