*Thursday, June 26, Jazz in the Park will feature a performance by the Paul Spencer Band, a nine-part band known for its lively, upbeat jazz style. The live music will run from 6 to 9 p.m. with a Happy Hour starting at 5 p.m. Jazz in the Park, presented by Boston Store and Columbia St. Mary’s, is held each Thursday in Cathedral Square Park in downtown Milwaukee through Sept. 4. The summer concerts, which draw musicians from across the region and country, are free and open to the public and also feature food and beverage vendors onsite. For more information on the concert series and its lineup of performers, visit www.easttown.com/events/jazz-in-the-park.
*Thursday, June 26, through Sunday, June 29, the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park, located at 1 Brewers Way in Milwaukee. Games on Thursday and Friday are scheduled for 7:10 p.m. while Saturday’s game will start at 3:10 p.m. and Sunday’s game will start at 1:10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com.
*Friday, June 27, the Waukesha County Business Alliance will hold a “One-on-One with Public Officials” information session as part of a monthly series. This month’s featured representative will be Deputy Secretary Dave Fantie of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Attendees will have a chance to sit down with Fantie for an informal conversation and Q&A over coffee. The free event will run from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Waukesha County Business Alliance, 2717 N. Grandview Blvd., Suite 300, in Waukesha. For more information or to register, visit www.waukesha.org.
*Thursday, June 27, through Sunday, June 29, the “Kohler Festival of Beer Grilling Weekend” will bring brewers and beer-themed events to The American Club Resort and The Shops at Woodlake in the village of Kohler. The weekend festival is expected to draw hundreds of patrons and brewers from more than 30 breweries from across the country. The festival will include a lobster boil, a tailgate party for the Brewers game, a Bloody Mary fest, an Eggs & Kegs breakfast, a beer garden, grilling demonstrations, beer and chocolate pairings and more. Tickets are still available. For more information on tickets and the festival’s lineup, click here.
*Friday, June 27, Newaukee will continue its 2014 season of the Koss Lunar Series at the Milwaukee Athletic Club Rooftop. The weekly music series, which Newaukee presents in partnership with the Koss Corporation, features live music, a DJ, food and beverage service. The series, free for Newaukee members, runs every Friday evening from 6 to 11 p.m. through Sept. 5. The event on June 27 will spotlight musicians Lex Allen and Nick Magic. Attendees should plan to dress in business casual attire. The Milwaukee Athletic Club is located at 758 N. Broadway St. in Milwaukee. For more information on the Koss Lunar Series and its music lineup, visit www.newaukee.com.
*Tuesday, July 15, the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its July “Tech Trends” event as part of its monthly series that helps individuals stay up-to-date on software, Internet safety, and technological innovation. The series is led by Gjeret Stein of Sensible Gurus in Brookfield. The July 15 event will focus on the iOS7 update, AppleTV, iPhones and iPads. The information session will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the chamber’s office, located at 17100 W. Bluemound Rd. Ste. 203 in Brookfield. Cost is $5 for chamber members and $15 for prospective members and the general public. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.brookfieldchamber.com.
*Wednesday, July 16, FUEL Milwaukee will host an orientation at the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s offices, located at 756 N. Milwaukee St. in Milwaukee. The orientation will cover FUEL’s mission and educate prospective members about the benefits of joining the organization. Attendees will also have an opportunity to network. The event will run from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with a mix and mingle, presentation, and Q&A session. Space is limited. For more information or to register, visit www.mmac.org/events.
