MARKETS ALL OVER DOWNTOWN
Hit the East Town Market, the outdoor market at the Milwaukee Public Market and the Green Market on the East Side on Saturday. Here's a full list:
onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/farmersmarketsguide.html

INDIE MUSIC WORLD
Now seasoned veterans of the independent music world, The Appleseed Cast is proud to announce the release of "Sagarmatha," their sixth studio album and second release with The Militia Group. See their live show Saturday night at The Rave.

WATCH SOME PRO LACROSSE
The Chicago Machine brings MLL lacrosse to the Milwaukee Lacrosse Festival on Saturday as the Machine will play the Washington Bayhawks at the Festival at 7 p.m. on Saturday evening at Uihlein Soccer Complex. More: milwaukeeyouthlacrosse.com/news.cfm

BLUES IN THIRD WARD
Hit up the Milwaukee Ale House, 233 N. Water St., on your way to or from Summerfest for some great live blues. Chris Brandenburg and The Bluetones play Saturday night starting at 9 p.m.
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-96577.html

SUNDAY

STEVIE AND MORE ON SUNDAY
Here's the run down for Sunday at Summerfest: onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/summerfest09day4.html

USA, USA
The U.S. soccer team shocked the world this week by beating Spain. Get this, Spain -- the top ranked team in the WORLD! -- had not lost a international soccer match since 1999, until the USA beat Spain on Thursday, 2-0. So, on Sunday they play in the finals of the FIFA Confederations Cup. Match is on ESPN2 and we play Friday's winner of the Brazil-South Africa match. fifa.com

BALZAC AT THE BEACH
From 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday Bradford Beach comes even more alive with its first wine tasting event of the season called "Balzac at the Beach." Wisconsin Children's Hospital benefits from the proceeds. Tickets can be purchased for $30 at the door on Sunday, in advance by phone at (414) 755-0099 or at Balzac Wine Bar near the corner of Arlington and Brady. There's also a full buffet, so get your wine and food on at the beach on Sunday!
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-96623.html

SULTRY SOUNDS
Diana Krall, a Canadian Grammy award winning singer/songwriter, comes to Milwaukee with her recently released "Quiet Nights." Her voice, described as both sultry and smokey, has brought her fame in both the pop and jazz worlds. See her live at the Riverside Theater Sunday night. Her hubby plays Summerfest the following Sunday.

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Noah's Ark, America's Largest Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells is waiting for you this summer.
Noah's Ark boasts 49 waterslides, 2 wave pools, 2 endless rivers,
4 kiddie play areas, mini golf, and the new haunted attraction, Curse of the Crypt!

Summer just isn't summer without a trip to Noah's Ark!

noahsarkwaterpark.com/
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CARL ZACH CLASSIC
Following Saturday's "Downer Avenue Race," check out pro racing again Sunday in Downtown Waukesha. The Carl Zach Cycling Classic includes racers from all over the world competing on hairpin turns at more than 30 m.p.h. Kiddie and women's races run all day starting at 11 a.m. and are capped by the pro men's race at 6 p.m. Local artist Luke Wein, designer of this year's race poster, will be on hand to sign copies of the Carl Zach poster at Taylor's People's Park.

SUMMER BIKE RIDE
The Urban Organics bike group starts the summer with their first ride Sunday at 5 p.m. Meet up with the group for a great ride outside of Good Harvest Market, 346 N. Broadway.

ALL WEEKEND LONG

AUDACIOUS BEERS
Lake Country transforms into beer country this weekend as the Audacious Beer Festival taps 177 beers from 93 breweries. Head to Hartland Friday or Saturday to sample 57 styles of beer, cheese pairings and music from Alter Ego, Crazy Man's Basement and Zachary Wade.

SUMMERFEST IS HERE
Summer has officially arrived and there's a festival here to prove it. Summerfest starts Thursday and runs all weekend long with live shows, great local food and loads of activities for kids and adults alike. This weekend's highlights include Bon Jovi, Keith Urban, KISS and Stevie Wonder at the Marcus Amphitheater plus locals The Celebrated Workingman, John the Savage and Trusty Knife on the Cascio Music Stage. Get the fest off to the right start by attending a weekend full of great music.
onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/

BREW CREW BATTLES SAN FRANCISCO
It's a battle of West Coast versus the Midwest as the Brewers take on the San Fransisco Giants all weekend long at Miller Park. Grab tickets and head out to tailgate Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Go Brewers! More on the Crew in the OnMilwaukee.com Brewers Notebook:
onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewersnotebook062209.html

EVERYTHING STRAWBERRY
Fresh home-grown strawberries are the reason Cedarburg will be celebrating the most luscious fruit of the season during Cedarburg's annual Strawberry Festival. Over 100,000 people visited Strawberry Festival last year for this delightful and delicious free, family-oriented event. Enjoy strawberry-themed food and drinks, as well as live entertainment, music, and the Art on the Avenue Fine Arts Fair.
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-96152.html

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Greek Fest at State Fair Park!

Free admission!

This weekend:
June 26, 27, 28

Greek Chicken and Food, delicious desserts,
rides & music!
annunciationwi.org/greek_fest.php
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KM DAYS
Head to the Lake Country for the 47th annual Kettle Moraine Days Festival, featuring music, rides, food, and free family entertainment. Enjoy live music from Crossfire Friday night, a classic car show, children's magic show, face painting and fireworks Saturday, and the Great Parade Sunday.
onmilwaukee.com/events/event-96531.html