Welcome to the Baird Center!

St. Brigid's Feis
2024-01-14
Online registration will close on Tuesday, Jan 2.

2024 Wisconsin State Education Convention
2024-01-17 - 2024-01-19
Registration for the 2024 Wisconsin State Education Convention is now open. The annual convention, taking place January 17-19 in Milwaukee, is an opportunity for district leadership to meet individuals who share your passion for education. Attend the convention because you want to make a difference for the students in your district and across the state.

2024 DanceFest Grand Nationals
2024-01-19 - 2024-01-21
“DanceFest features a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. You can expect an event that runs on-time, with a friendly and knowledgable staff that promotes fairness and sportsmanship to all teams.
DanceFest is dedicated to the development of our dancers, coaches and teams. We commit ourselves to inspiring excellence in current and future generations. Look for DanceFest as we continue raising industry standards!
Watch live here.”

2024 NCA Milwaukee Classic
2024-01-19 - 2024-01-21
“See here for team registration, lodging and spectator info.”

2024 Brew City Battle Boys' Volleyball Tournament
2024-01-25 - 2024-01-28
Brew City Battle is a two day boys event co-hosted and run by the JVA and AAU. Brew City Battle is an AAU sanctioned event and participants need to be members of AAU. New this year, boys 12U-14U will be playing at the JVA MKE Jamboree, February 10-11, 2024.

Marquette University High School Mother Son Dance
2024-01-28 16:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Marquette High moms and sons for a fun night of dinner and dancing in one of Milwaukee’s best venues – the Baird Center.

Unicorn World 2024
2024-02-03 - 2024-02-04
The most magical immersive, family experience! Life-sized unicorns, an enchanted forest, & a fun-filled day of unicorn activities + rides!

2024 Wisconsin State Reading Association Conference
2024-02-08 - 2024-02-10
The Wisconsin State Reading Association provides leadership, advocacy, and professional learning for implementing effective literacy practices, understanding the complex nature of literacy, honoring the unique needs of our diverse students, and engaging them to apply their literacies in meaningful ways in a changing world.

2024 JVA MKE Jamboree
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-11
“The JVA MKE Jamboree is a two day tournament hosted and run by the JVA. This year, we will be having girls and boys teams playing over the same weekend. AAU, USAV and JVA teams are all welcome and will be insured!
The event will bring in 250 teams from the Midwest and Great Lakes area. They ensure a high quality event and a great experience for the participants. The Baird Center is conveniently located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin near several hotels, restaurants, local attractions and 15 minutes from the airport.
Stream the event here.”

Joint Commission on Sports Medicine & Science (JCSMS) Annual Meeting
2024-02-16 - 2024-02-17
The JCSMS mission:
To advance sports medicine by lacing together, through informal liaison and joint ventures, the nation’s leading organizations in sports medicine and sports science.

2024 Midwest Twisters Gymnastics MKE Motorcycle Classic
2024-02-16 - 2024-02-18
The Milwaukee Motorcycle Classic is Wisconsin’s largest men’s and women’s gymnastics competition.

2024 Nike President's Cup
2024-02-17 - 2024-02-18
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Registration Deadline: Sat, Feb 17th, 2024
Register here.”

2024 Milwaukee Auto Show
2024-02-24 - 2024-03-03
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Buy Online and Save. Adult tickets are $15 at the gate.
Advance online pricing ends Feb. 23. Online Adult tickets are $14 starting Feb. 24th.
NO SERVICE FEE
Kids 12 and under are free with paying adult

Saturdays: 10 AM – 9 PM

Sundays: 10 AM – 6 PM

Monday- Thursday: 3 PM – 9 PM

Friday: 12 Noon – 9 PM

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Archbishop's Catholic Schools Dinner 2024
2024-03-05
“The Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki Archbishop of Milwaukee and chairs John and Katie Borgen cordially invite you to the Archbishop’s Catholic Schools Dinner Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
4pm Mass with Bishop Haines — Join us if you can!
5pm Cocktail Reception
6pm Dinner & Program
Baird Center 400 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee RSVP by February 20, 2024
For more information, contact Paige Rohr at rohrp@archmil.org or (414) 769-3451.
Register here.”

Anime Milwaukee 2024
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-10
“Join Anime Milwaukee March 8-10, 2024 for the celebration of their Sweet Sixteen celebration of Anime Milwaukee, returning to the Baird Center. Ready to get started on your cosplay themed to sugars and sweets?
Register here.”

2024 Badger Region Volleyball Championships Week #2
2024-03-16 - 2024-03-17
“Multiple sites and dates will be used to host this year’s event. Check out Badger Volleyball’s website for the breakdown of all sites, age divisions and more.”

Tonight's Conversation LIVE And Uncut
2024-03-22 20:00 | Baird Center

2024 Badger Region Volleyball Championships Week #3
2024-03-23 - 2024-03-24

Yu-Gi-Oh! Regionals
2024-03-24
“North America 2024 | Phantom Nightmare (PHNI) Season
Read FAQs here.”

Midwest Gaming Classic
2024-04-05 - 2024-04-07
The Midwest Gaming Classic is a trade show featuring 150,000+ square feet of retro and modern home video game consoles, pinball machines, arcade video games, tabletop RPGs, computers, tabletop board games, crane games, collectible card games, air hockey, and that’s just the start! The Midwest Gaming Classic is about celebrating gaming, trying new things, learning about the gaming hobby, meeting others who share the love of gaming, and having fun doing it!
No matter if you have one console and a handful of games or thousands of games in every room of your house, you’ll find something to celebrate!

Marquette University Law School Barristers Ball
2024-04-06

Simpleview Summit
2024-04-07 - 2024-04-11
“Mix and mingle with Simpleview experts at Summit! From account managers and analysts to developers and digital marketers, it’s nice to match a name to a face for the people behind some of your everyday marketing solutions. Meet with your contacts, pick their brains, and bond over booze at one of Summit’s many networking events.

While some attendees look forward to hearing about Simpleview product information and demos, Summit recognize that industry thought leadership is king. Simpleview invites DMO professionals from around the world to design sessions around case studies and real-life examples of how they succeed in the workplace. Come learn from your peers and brainstorm with industry experts.

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Islamic Society of Milwaukee (ISM) Eid Prayer Service
2024-04-09 - 2024-04-10 | Baird Center
The Islamic Society of Milwaukee is the largest Islamic organization in the state of Wisconsin. Serving the community for nearly 40 years.

Alpha Phi Alpha Midwestern Regional Conference
2024-04-10 - 2024-04-14 | Baird Center
The 92nd Annual Midwestern Regional Convention will take place from April 10 – April 14, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a special convention as it will be the first Regional Convention of the Stacy administration. As such, it is only fitting that the theme for the convention is Empowering Brothers Through Leadership, Advocacy, and Our Mission.

The Brothers of Delta Chi Lambda and Epsilon Tau are excited and working tirelessly to make sure your time in Milwaukee will be categorized as the Old Gold and Black experience.
Registration closes March 24, 2024. This is a convention that you do not want to miss!

MPS United Nations Schools of International Learning (UNSIL) World Fair 2024
2024-04-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Baird Center
The United Nations Schools of International Learning, or UNSIL, program is implemented in grades 4 through 8 at MPS’ most diverse schools, where students speak more than 35 different languages. In the program, students learn about the United Nations and its member countries throughout the world. They think critically about real-world problems, research solutions, and work together to develop a global perspective. Each year culminates in a World Fair where students present their work to each other and to the community and enjoy cultural performances from fellow MPS students. Through this experience, students master critical academic skills such as research, writing, and presenting with a focus on world affairs and current events. Students gain skills in debate, negotiation, and conflict resolution, and they develop empathy and tolerance—all competencies that will serve them well in college and career.

2024 Milwaukee Marathon Expo and Packet Pick-up
2024-04-12 12:00 - 18:00 | Baird Center
Packet pick-up will be held on Friday, April 12th from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Baird Center located at 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203. Please note: you will not be able to pick up your packet on race day!
Learn more here.

Wisconsin Bridal and Wedding Expo - Spring 2024
2024-04-21 13:00 - 17:00
“The Bridal & Wedding Expo features an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination, and much more!

Get Your Free Passes Today! https://www.bridalshowswi-wi.com/free-pass
Interested in Exhibiting? https://www.bridalshowswi-wi.com/info-for-exhibitors“

Metalcasting Congress 2024
2024-04-22 - 2024-04-25
Metalcasting Congress combines the best in learning, networking, and product exploration. Experience in-depth technical sessions on the latest industry advancements, classes taught by some of the world’s preeminent metalcasting experts, panel discussions on leading management techniques, keynotes set to inspire you, networking events to expand your horizons, and a show floor packed with exhibits from some of the world’s leading industry suppliers.

The Women's Center 2024 Empower Luncheon
2024-04-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Baird Center
The Women’s Center’s largest fundraising event gathers over 500 influential individuals – community leaders, companies, and individuals like you – united in a single purpose: to empower survivors. Every dollar raised supports life-saving programs and services that provide safe havens, healing resources, and the strength to rise above abuse. All proceeds directly benefit survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, child abuse, and trafficking through lifesaving and life-changing programs and services provided by The Women’s Center.

Milwaukee Tattoo Festival
2024-04-26 - 2024-04-28
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The Milwaukee Tattoo Festival offers a selection of over 200 of the best artists from all over the world right here in Milwaukee for three days of tattooing, art making, merch selling, and much more.
CONVENTION HOURS

Friday: 12PM – 10PM
Saturday: 11AM – 10PM
Sunday: 11AM – 7PM

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