Welcome to the Baird Center!

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.

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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Marquette University Law School Barristers Ball
2024-04-06

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!

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

2024 Badger Region Volleyball Championships Week #3
2024-03-23 - 2024-03-24
“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 (America/Chicago) | Baird Center

2024 Badger Region Volleyball Championships Week #2
2024-03-16 - 2024-03-17

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.”

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.”

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

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.

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 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.”

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

2024 WI Juniors Volleyball Winter Classic
2024-01-13 - 2024-01-14
“To livestream the weekend’s matches via BallerTV, click HERE.“

Winter Feis
2024-01-13
Cashel Academy of Irish Dance Parent Booster Organization proudly presents the 26th annual WISCONSIN WINTERFEIS.

The Greater Midwest RV Show
2024-01-05 - 2024-01-07
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There’s so much to see all in one place. You can check out the remaining 2022s (with some incredible deals on all of them) as well as what’s new for both 2023 and 2024 models from Kunes RV of Elkhorn and Kunes RV of Lake Mills. New colors, new tech and new floor plans – and you can see them all in one place~ Join us for this amazing show! Fall in love with camping with Kunes RV.

FRI. 10AM-7PM
SAT. 10AM-7PM
SUN. 11AM-4PM“

The Salvation Army's 34th Annual Christmas Family Feast
2023-12-25 11:00 - 14:30
Christmas Family Feast is the largest feeding event hosted by The Salvation Army on Christmas Day in the country. About 1,400 volunteers typically help serve more than 8,000 people at the Baird Center.
The meal is a homestyle dinner that consists of turkey, ham, yams, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert, and beverages.

2024 RNC Impact Series
2023-12-14 08:30 - 10:00
What business opportunities will the major conference bring for southeastern Wisconsin and how can Milwaukee-area firms get involved in the convention to be held in our city in the summer of 2024.
Panel Discussion with Mark Kass, Editor-in-Chief, Milwaukee Business Journal:
-Elise Dickens, CEO, 2024 Republican National Convention
-Aaron Lipski, Fire Chief -Milwaukee Fire Department, City of Milwaukee
-Jeffrey Norman, Police Chief – Milwaukee Police Department, City of Milwaukee
-Paul Schwartz, Executive Director, Milwaukee Public Market
-Beth Weirick, CEO, Downtown Milwaukee Business Improvement District

Black & Diverse Business Showcase
2023-12-08 10:30 - 20:30
“Early Bird Day Pass: 35.00 (Available til 12/7)
Day Pass: 50.00 (on sale til 1:30p day of)

A’la Carte
10:30a-8:30p Shop our Emerging Market/Retail Vendors  FREE
11a-1:30p    Morning Session                              $25.00
Lunch is served
Coach LaTasha Brooks & WPI
Strategies for Government ContractingSuccess:
A Proven Roadmap That Works

1:30-5p       Speed Coaching provided by WWBIC in partnership with
The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce   FREE
2p-4:30p     Afternoon Session                             FREE
George Fraser: Networking Expert
Stem Competition
Panel Discussion: Community Investment: Mission & Vision

5-8:30p      TWBCC Gala                                   $30.00
Dinner is served
Pitch Competition Finale!
Award Recognition
Party to the sounds of DJ LBoogie”

2023 Marketplace Wisconsin Conference
2023-12-05 - 2023-12-07
Presented by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, MARKETPLACE is the Governor’s Annual Conference on Diverse Business Development. With a particular focus on small businesses, this event connects business owners from across Wisconsin with state, federal, and local government as well as private sector business opportunities. The conference provides a chance for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities to learn from and connect with resource providers, government representatives, corporate buyers, and business professionals.
