Events
Bloodies & Yoga
Sunday November 3rd
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
Versiti Blood Drive
Wednesday November 6th
Fall into giving with Versiti Mobile Blood Drive at Great Lakes Distillery!
Donate and be entered for a chance to win free tickets to Wisconsin’s favorite hometown college football team. Brought to you by Steinhafels. Additionally, receive a coupon for BOGO cocktails at Great Lakes Distillery; eligible after the day of donation. You must enter code WIAlums in the appointment notes section while scheduling your appointment. Your donation can make a life-changing difference.
MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT: Appointments are highly encouraged. Secure your spot by visiting the link here or call 877.232.4376.
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Paint Your Pet With Kelly's Kritters
Thursday November 7th
What better way to show your love for your furry (or scaly or feathery) friend than to Paint Your Pet! Get ready to unleash your inner artist and create a masterpiece of your pet on an 8x10 canvas. Your pet will be pre-sketched on the canvas by Kelly, and no artistic experience is necessary, just bring your love for your critter and we'll provide all the materials you need. Registration is required & space is limited! Sign up here.
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Shaken & Stirred: A Great Lakes Distillery Experience
Friday November 8th
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
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!
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
"The Whiskey Sour" Book Signing
Wednesday November 13th
Join us as we host Jeanette Hurt for a signing of her new book, “Whiskey Sour: A Modern Guide to the Classic Cocktail.” Featured in Wine Enthusiasts, Forbes and Huffington Post, Jeanette Hurt is a writer and cocktail developer. Her latest book explores the rich history of this classic cocktail & explores new, modern twists. With fun bites from Fox Den and specialty drinks in the Tasting Room, this is sure to be a fun evening.
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Bloodies & Yoga
Sunday November 17th
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
Mullet Bingo
Tuesday November 19th
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
Walkers Point Makers Market and Bar Hop
Saturday November 23rd
Ready to get your holiday shopping done, while supporting local makers and artists?! Join us in the Walkers Point neighborhood of Milwaukee to shop 70 makers with a drink in hand, while exploring one of Milwaukee's most diverse neighborhoods! Find vendors at all of the following locations: Indeed Brewing Co, Broken Bat Brewing Co, The Laughing Tap, MobCraft Beer, and of course, here at Great Lakes Distillery!
Products will be a wide variety of handmade goods such as jewelry, knit goods, home decor, metal working, prints, soap, paintings, candles, etc. This event is FREE to attend! This event is brought to you by I Heart Indie Markets & Madison Makers Market!
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Acoustic Open Mic Night
Tuesday December 3rd
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!
*we will NOT be hosting Open Mic Night in November due to the Presidential Election
06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Bloody Holiday Market
Sunday December 8th
Join us on Sunday, December 8th from 12pm to 5pm for our Bloody Holiday Market Pop-Up. We’ll have specialty Bloody Marys lined up just for you to savor while discovering locally made goods and art from all throughout the Milwaukee area.
Featured Vendors
The Sensory Spa, Kaybee Kitsch, Lee Design, Noto MKE, Milwaukee Art Girl Designs, JR Busch Images, James Steno Gallery, Maebel Jewelry, MilRAWkee Alt Collaboration, Linny's Artsy Fingers, Hidden Gems, Supernova Studio, Fresh to Death Vintage, MJK of Sparkletown