Sound Waves Summer Concert Series at Schlitz Audubon
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center’s lakeside Pavilion transforms into an open-air music venue every Monday evening in July. Pack a picnic blanket or lawn chairs, settle in by the lake, and let local musicians provide the soundtrack to an easygoing summer night.
Need-to-Know Details:
Dates: Mondays, July 7 – July 28, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (rain moves indoors to the Great Hall)
Location: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Pavilion, 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., Bayside
Cost: Included with admission or Nature Center membership
Extras: Beverages available for purchase; outside food welcome
2025 Concert Lineup
July 7 – Rhonda Jean & KZ Duo
The family-centered duo blends sing-along Americana classics from Bob Dylan to Dolly Parton with dance-friendly rhythms. Expect plenty of chances for kids (and adults) to join in on the choruses.
July 14 – Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents
World flutes, saxophone, and jazz phrasing meet Indigenous storytelling. Meisel invites the audience into an all-ages drum circle, celebrating a deep connection between music and nature.
July 21 – The Souvenirs
Semi-acoustic guitars, rich harmonies, and story-driven songwriting span folk, blues, rock, and soul. Influences from John Prine to Bonnie Raitt make for music that resonates across generations.
July 28 – The All-Star Supper Club Band
This laid-back trio plays instrumental favorites from the 1950s to today alongside originals—perfect background for evening breezes, casual conversation, and a little barefoot dancing on the grass.
Make a Night of It
Arrive early: Walk the six miles of wooded and lakeside trails or climb the 60-foot observation tower for a Lake Michigan sunset view.
Pack dinner: Bring sandwiches, cheese, or farmers-market snacks. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks are sold on site.
Rain plan: Concerts move indoors to the Great Hall if weather turns, so your plans stay intact.
For admission rates, membership information, and additional summer programs, head to schlitzaudubon.org or call 414-352-2880. Monday evenings by the lake might just become your family’s favorite July tradition.
Looking for more outdoor summer concerts in the area? We have you covered. Check out our 2025 guide to live summer music in Milwaukee’s North Shore.
Enjoy free, family-friendly concerts at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center every Monday, July 7–28, 6:30 pm—Americana, world flutes, folk & more on the lakeside lawn.