Events

Mullet Bingo (West Allis) event photo

Mullet Bingo (West Allis)

Tuesday May 6th

Join us at our Still & Oak Tasting Room (5835 W National Ave) on the first Tuesday of every month for Mullet Bingo! This game is free to play and there's great prizes to win. Plus, wear a mullet and 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, cool prizes, and your mullet-rockin' host, Adam Furie.

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Open Mic (Milwaukee) event photo

Open Mic (Milwaukee)

Tuesday May 6th

Open Mic night at Great Lakes Distillery is  hosted by Jude & The Dude Acoustic Duo. Our Milwaukee location hosts the First Tuesday of every month! Performers get their first drink on us!

06:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Deer Creek Cheese & Cocktail Pairing (Milwaukee) event photo

Deer Creek Cheese & Cocktail Pairing (Milwaukee)

Thursday May 8th

Swing by our Milwaukee location on Thursday, May 8th, for an evening of spring cocktails and delicious cheeses from Deer Creek Cheese. Admission to this event includes four sample cheeses and cocktail pairings, all of the cocktail recipes, and a GLD glass. Whether you’re looking for a fun Mother’s Day activity or need a cool way to twist up your Thursday, this is sure to be a fun night. Space is limited, so sign up here today! Class starts at 6pm- see you there!

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Paint Your Pet (West Allis) event photo

Paint Your Pet (West Allis)

Friday May 9th

**This event is SOLD OUT!**

We have another fun night lined up with Kelly's Kritters! This will be our third edition of Paint Your Pet, this time at our West Allis location! All pets are pre-sketched by Kelly of Kelly’s Kritters on an 8 x 10 canvas. Throughout the evening Kelly will guide you on how to create the best pet masterpiece. No experience is necessary. Just bring the love for your critter and we'll provide all the materials you need. Registration is required & space is limited! Please note: this class is at Still & Oak, our West Allis tasting room. Registration closes on 5/1, so don't wait to secure your spot here.

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Jigs & Swigs (Milwaukee) event photo

Jigs & Swigs (Milwaukee)

Sunday May 11th

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. This class is at our Milwaukee (616 W. Virginia St.) location. 

-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

Shaken & Stirred: A Great Lakes Distillery Experience event photo

Shaken & Stirred: A Great Lakes Distillery Experience

Friday May 16th

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

Bloodies & Yoga (Milwaukee) event photo

Bloodies & Yoga (Milwaukee)

Sunday May 18th

Monthly on every third Sunday

Experience a rejuvenating Sunday morning with a guided Yoga flow led by seasoned instructors from MKE Yoga Social at our Milwaukee location (616 W. Virginia St). 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

Mullet Bingo (Milwaukee) event photo

Mullet Bingo (Milwaukee)

Tuesday May 20th

Join us at our Milwaukee Distillery & Tasting Room on the third Tuesday of every month for Mullet Bingo! This game is free to play and there's great prizes to win. Plus, wear a mullet and 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, cool prizes, and your mullet-rockin' host, Adam Furie.

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Adult Spelling Bee event photo

Adult Spelling Bee

Thursday May 22nd

“Bee” sure to stop by our Milwaukee location on Thursday, May 22nd for a night of spelling fun and drinking frivolity. This event is hosted by our favorite Milwaukee Lunch Lady. Test your spelling skills all while drinking to see if you have what it takes to win the grand prize! (Don’t worry, 2nd and 3rd place will get prizes too). Registration opens at 6pm and is limited to the first 25 people who sign up. The spelling bee will start at 6:30pm and will have three rounds. Grab your honey and don’t be late or you might get stung!

This event is 21+ ONLY!

06:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Cask Comedy event photo

Cask Comedy

Saturday May 24th

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 we 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, May 24th 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

Paper Mandala Class event photo

Paper Mandala Class

Tuesday May 27th

Swing by our Milwaukee Distillery & Tasting Room for a relaxing and creative Paper Mandala class. In this class, you’ll craft your own paper layered mandala (there are four options to choose from!) while enjoying the unique atmosphere of Milwaukee’s first post-prohibition distillery. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of assembling a beautiful, intricate mandala—customized with your choice of colors and finished in a display-ready frame. No planning, no stress—just creativity, connection, and fun. Grab a cocktail from the bar, bring a friend, and immerse yourself in an evening of art and craft at one of Milwaukee’s most iconic spots!

Sign up here!

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Bloodies & Yoga (Milwaukee) event photo

Bloodies & Yoga (Milwaukee)

Sunday June 1st

Monthly on every first Sunday

Experience a rejuvenating Sunday morning with a guided Yoga flow led by seasoned instructors from MKE Yoga Social at our Milwaukee location (616 W. Virginia St.). 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 event photo

Shaken & Stirred: A Great Lakes Distillery Experience

Friday June 20th

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