Events

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Copper Still Society Membership

Saturday December 21st

Runs until Sunday, May 25th, 2025

Great Lakes Distillery is proud to continue the Copper Still Society. Membership in the Copper Still Society is $100 (over $200 value), and grants you the following honors and benefits throughout all of 2025:

 -Official Membership Card that contains your monthly free Cocktail Punch Card ($96 value) and a voucher code good for a distillery tour for four people in 2025 ($48 value) 

-A special edition Copper Still Society Glencairn rocks glass printed using real copper ($15 value) 

-$2 off cocktails everyday for you and a guest Wednesday happy hour from 5-close with 50% off cocktails for you and a guest 

-20% off on items in the retail shop - including bottles!

-A bottle of Great Lakes Distillery spirits on your birthday month (Up to $39 value) 

-An exclusive seasonal cocktail available only to members 

 Membership in the Copper Still Society is on sale NOW! Sign up here.

12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Cask Comedy

Saturday December 21st

Cask Comedy brings the best in live stand up comedy and pairs it with hand-crafted spirits at Great Lakes Distillery! Picture this: sipping on local spirits surrounded by the very barrels they grew up in while laughing at ourselves and life’s struggles. Now that's what I call a match made in boozy heaven! Doors swing open at 7pm, and the show starts at 8. Join us for lots of laughs and delicious beverages on Saturday, June 15th at 8pm. Tickets are only $15 and seating is limited. This show sells out, so get your tickets NOW at MilwaukeeComedy.com!

08:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Festivus

Monday December 23rd

Stop Crying and Attend Festivus!

Have any grievances? Now is your chance to air them, we'll be reading them off periodically throughout the night! Three rounds of Seinfeld Trivia will take place at 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm. Hungry? Fox Den will be opening to fix your cravings. Featured drinks will be seasonal as f*ck. Come out to celebrate this non-commercial holiday with us!! 

 *We will be showing the Green Bay Packers game on all TVs

03:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Shaken & Stirred: A Great Lakes Distillery Experience event photo

Shaken & Stirred: A Great Lakes Distillery Experience

Friday December 27th

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

Shaken & Stirred: A Great Lakes Distillery Experience event photo

Shaken & Stirred: A Great Lakes Distillery Experience

Friday January 3rd

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

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Bloodies & Yoga

Sunday January 5th

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

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Open Mic Night

Tuesday January 7th

Monthly on every first Tuesday

Open Mic night is at Great Lakes Distillery with your hosts Jude & The Dude Acoustic Duo. First Tuesday of every month at our Milwaukee Distillery & Tasting Room! Performers get their first drink on us!

06:30 PM - 09:00 PM

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Live Music on the Production Floor

Saturday January 11th

Kick off the new year with an evening of killer tunes brought to you by The Grovelers & The Haggardlys  and, our favorite returning GLD alum, Brendan Cleary. The music will be flowing on the Production Floor & the speakeasy bar will be open. Doors open at 7pm and music begins at 8pm. $10 at the door, cash preferred. 

08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Bloodies & Yoga event photo

Bloodies & Yoga

Sunday January 19th

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

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Mullet Bingo

Tuesday January 21st

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

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Jigs & Swigs

Sunday January 26th

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! All tickets include your first round at GLD.

-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!

Registration is required and does sell out! Sign up here!

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. Patrick's Day

Monday March 17th

Grab your best green garb and join us for St. Patrick's Day!

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM