Past Events

A look back at what we’ve hosted - our track record of screenings, workshops, readings, shows, and gatherings in Riverwest.

Friday 'Fit Check

October 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM – October 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Portraits, Makeovers, Boutique. Raise Your Rizz! Enjoy a craft beverage and get styled for your night out.

Rock and Roller Remote Controller

October 23, 2026, 8:00 – 10:30 PM

A classic punk serial starring Milwaukee's one-and-only Tabman! The event includes an introduction and Q&A with members of the original cast and crew. Enjoy concessions at our apothecary bar including our diet tribute cola "TEB" made in-house from scratch!

Fortune House Divinations

October 17, 2026, 7:00 – 11:00 PM

Tarot and Lenormand Readings plus Oracles by Style Machine Artists* Browse our boutique of fashion and original art, and enjoy a seasonal craft beverage from our apothecary bar. *Readings are 15 minutes, $15-$30 sliding scale. Sign up at the bar.

Now! More! Yes!

October 9, 2026, 8:00 – 10:30 PM

Our screening of the extended cut of this 2025 Milwaukee-made documentary features live appearances by Director Max Hey and star TW Hansen. Concessions available at the bar. Film merchandise sold during intermission and after the show. Synopsis: TW Hansen is a legally blind used car salesman, a landlord, and a film car coordinator living in Milwaukee. One of TW's tenants began following him with a camera after he drunkenly purchased an ambulance using his boss's money.

Downtempo DJ Night

October 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM – October 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM

STYLE MACHINE GRAND OPENING! Featuring Goth Barge DJ's xDOMINIONx and Dance Commandr. Downtempo Night is a relaxed evening of slow, bass-heavy electronic music in an intimate lounge setting. Visit our apothecary bar for house-made elixirs and mingle on the dance floor.

The Museum of Ambiguous Objects

August 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Come visit the second-annual Museum of Ambiguous Objects during the 2026 Center Street Daze festival! Brought to you by the Home Schlocking Network, the new Museum offers expanded and enhanced exhibits, incorporating new objects and new imaginative museum labels. While you’re here, get your portrait taken with your favorite ambiguous object and enjoy a seasonal craft beverage from our apothecary bar!

Riverwest 24 Bonus Checkpoint

July 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM – July 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM

Style Machine x Goth Barge

Museum of Ambiguous Objects - Center Street Daze

November 30, 2025, 7:00 – 11:00 PM