Thursday, August 17

Thursday's Assignments

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Barre & Barristas
330 E. Kilbourn Avenue

Enjoy a free barre class, led by Barre Code from 7:30am to 8:30am. Discourse Coffee will be giving away espressos and burnt lemonade from 7:30am to 9am.
Pre-registration required for the barre lesson. Register here.

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Daily Downtown Employee Celebration
Zeidler Union Square

  • Office Challenge Games
  • Bucks Basketball Shootout
  • Musician: Frogwater
  • Lunch Giveaways:
    • Cubanitas: 1,000 mini Cubano sandwiches
    • DoubleTree by Hilton: 1,000 chocolate chip cookies

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
PNC Presents Tunes@Noon: Joe Wray
Courtyard of 411 East Wisconsin Center

Take a midday break and enjoy a free concert in the courtyard of 411 East Wisconsin Center. Tunes@Noon will occur every Thursday thru August 31, 2023. 

4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Kayak Milwaukee’s Riverways
Milwaukee Kayak Company – Launch from Jerry’s Dock
318 S. Water Street

Paddle Milwaukee’s riverways with Milwaukee Kayak Company! MKC is offering discounted rentals for Downtown employees and one guest. All single kayak rentals are $25 each. Kayaks launch at 4:30pm, 5pm and 5:30pm. Pre-registration required. Visit milwaukeekayak.com to book.

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Schlitz Park Beer Giveaway + Hoanchella Boat Parade Viewing
The Tap Yard - Schlitz Park

Enjoy a summer evening on the Riverwalk at The Tap Yard. The first 50 employees to arrive will receive a free beer, sponsored by Schlitz Park. Plus! The Tap Yard is the perfect viewing location for Light The Hoan's Hoanchella boat parade!  Around 7:30, make sure to catch the parade on the river, featuring DJ Shawna, Funktoon Wagon, & Milwaukee Fire Department! For more information on Hoanchella, visit hoanchella.com

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