Events
Mullet Bingo
Tuesday September 17th
Monthly on every third Tuesday
Mullet Bingo is free to play and there's great prizes to win. Plus, wear a mullet, get a free Kentucky Waterfall shot (wigs count but fresh haircuts preferred!) We play 10 games starting at 6pm -- daubers included! Don't miss out on this hilarious night of great cocktails, sh**ty beers and your mullet-rockin' host, Adam Furie.
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Harvest Fest Block Party
Friday September 20th
The time has come again for our annual Harvest Fest Block Party sponsored by Lakefront Brewery! There will be live music from Chicken Wire Empire, with Pete Henry kicking things off. Food provided by Fox Den, EZ Tiki, and Lola’s Empanadas, and there'll be local vendors like 1550 Maple Goods and HoneyBee Sage & Wellness. This is not a party to miss! Lakefront Brewery will be slinging beers and we'll release Batch 15 of our Pumpkin Seasonal Spirit, distilled with Lakefront's Pumpkin Lager. This year we will be showcasing our newest collaboration, Barrel-aged Pumpkin Spice Bitters by Bittercube. These robust and aromatic bitters were aged in a Great Lakes Distillery pumpkin spirit barrel and make the perfect pair with Batch 15 of our Pumpkin Seasonal Spirit, a malty & herbal spirit fit for the season.
FREE TO ATTEND!!!
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sponsored by: Lakefront Brewery
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Live Music: Sofar Sounds
Saturday September 28th
Sofar Sounds will be bringing in some sick beats to chill out the evening. This event will take place on the Production Floor. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.
07:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Acoustic Open Mic Night
Tuesday October 1st
Monthly on every first Tuesday
Open Mic night is the first Tuesday of every month at Great Lakes Distillery with your hosts Jude & The Dude Acoustic Duo. Performers get their first drink on us!
06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Live Music: Vanity Plates & More!
Saturday October 5th
Join us for an evening of killer live music paired with killer drinks. This event will take place on our Production Floor. Suggested $10 donation at the door.
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Bloodies & Yoga
Sunday October 6th
Monthly on every first Sunday
Experience a rejuvenating Sunday morning with a guided Yoga flow led by seasoned instructors from MKE Yoga Social. Enjoy your Yoga practice followed by a Bloody Mary in our Tasting Room. Not drinking, no worries! Non-alcoholic options are available upon request. This event is perfect for both yoga enthusiasts and those looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend their Sunday morning. Bring your yoga mat, positive energy, and a friend to share this tasty experience.
Register here: https://www.mkeyogasocial.com/yoga-schedule.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shaken & Stirred: A Great Lakes Distillery Experience
Friday October 11th
Fridays every 2 weeks
Bring Out Your Best Home Mixologist With GLD!
When you have friends and family over for the evening, do you enjoy being the bartender? Have you ever wondered about the history of the classic cocktails you mix? With Shaken & Stirred @ Great Lakes Distillery, discover more about these classic cocktails and how they have traversed time and space. However, you won’t just be tasting these classic drinks, you will be mixing three of them yourself. This new cocktail experience will give you, the home mixologist, the skills and knowledge to elevate your home bartending game. Along with imbibing on five reasonably-sized cocktails from different eras, you will also be going home with your very own Great Lakes Distillery logo’d shaken cocktail kit from Bull in China, one of the nation’s premiere bar tool manufacturers.
We offer two types of experiences. You may purchase an experience with a cocktail kit, or you may purchase an experience for two and share a cocktail kit.
This experience is an intimate evening, and is limited to 16 people. Sign up early to ensure your spot.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Go to this link to register.
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
A Celebration of Brandy
Friday October 18th
Join Great Lakes Distillery and Milwaukee Record for brandy sippin’ & tunes spinnin’ on Friday, October 18th from 6pm-10pm. Milwaukee Record Brandy will be taking the stage in brandy-focused cocktails, along with a custom Brandy-themed burger from Fox Den. $5 of each bottle purchased will be donated to Milwaukee Record. 90s R&B music will be jamming and spirits will be pouring. Don’t miss this one!
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bloodies & Yoga
Sunday October 20th
Monthly on every third Sunday
Experience a rejuvenating Sunday morning with a guided Yoga flow led by seasoned instructors from MKE Yoga Social. Enjoy your Yoga practice followed by a Bloody Mary in our Tasting Room. Not drinking, no worries! Non-alcoholic options are available upon request. This event is perfect for both yoga enthusiasts and those looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend their Sunday morning. Bring your yoga mat, positive energy, and a friend to share this tasty experience.
Register here: https://www.mkeyogasocial.com/yoga-schedule.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jigs & Swigs
Sunday November 10th
Jigs & Swigs: The Irish Dance Workout® is an Irish dance-inspired cardio fitness class open to anybody and everybody (21+)! Take part in a fun workout + reward yourself after with a beverage!
- No dance experience required. J+S® is a fun and challenging workout for nondancers and dancers alike!
-Bring a water bottle!
-Wear athletic clothing and tennis shoes!