Happenings
Thursday Bike Night Concert Series
Every Thursday from 5pm–9pm
All bikes unite every Thursday Night at the Harley-Davidson Museum.
Join your fellow riders (and non-riders) for FREE live music from some of Milwaukee’s favorite bands, fun, drool-worthy rolling sculptures and delicious outdoor food and beverage from MOTOR Bar & Restaurant.
All wheels welcome. All people welcome.
Powered by: Rockford Fosgate® Motorcycle Audio, Twisted Tea® Hard Iced Tea, Dunlop® Motorcycle Tires, Harley-Davidson® Insurance, Wisconsin Lottery®, and Official Harley-Davidson™ Trucks.
Thursday Bike Night Concert Series
Every Thursday from 5pm–9pm
All bikes unite every Thursday Night at the Harley-Davidson Museum.
Join your fellow riders (and non-riders) for FREE live music from some of Milwaukee’s favorite bands, fun, drool-worthy rolling sculptures and delicious outdoor food and beverage from MOTOR Bar & Restaurant.
All wheels welcome. All people welcome.
Powered by: Rockford Fosgate® Motorcycle Audio, Twisted Tea® Hard Iced Tea, Dunlop® Motorcycle Tires, Harley-Davidson® Insurance, Wisconsin Lottery®, and Official Harley-Davidson™ Trucks.
MOTOR at Zoo A La Carte
August 14-17
Take part in a Milwaukee tradition as the Milwaukee County Zoo comes alive with music, food, and fun during A La Carte at the Zoo.
Look for MOTOR Bar & Restaurant (for our first time!) along with dozens of popular Milwaukee restaurants scattered throughout the Zoo grounds, offering delicious fare, and top national and local entertainment on six stages… and don’t forget the animals.
*All musical entertainment is included with Zoo admission. Food, special attractions, and rides are offered for an additional fee.
MOTOR at Zoo A La Carte
August 14-17
Take part in a Milwaukee tradition as the Milwaukee County Zoo comes alive with music, food, and fun during A La Carte at the Zoo.
Look for MOTOR Bar & Restaurant (for our first time!) along with dozens of popular Milwaukee restaurants scattered throughout the Zoo grounds, offering delicious fare, and top national and local entertainment on six stages… and don’t forget the animals.
*All musical entertainment is included with Zoo admission. Food, special attractions, and rides are offered for an additional fee.
BBQ & Blues Every Weekend!
SATURDAYS FROM 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Take in a live performance from a rotating lineup of blues musicians, plus all-you-can-eat, hickory-smoked BBQ chicken, pulled pork, smoked brisket and grilled sausage links. All BBQ platters come with French fries, jicama coleslaw, BBQ baked beans and made-from-scratch cornbread for $29.99.
Not up for the AYCE task? Enjoy a special BBQ platter with hickory-smoked BBQ chicken, pulled pork, smoked brisket and grilled sausage link with all the sides for $19.99.
In addition to all the smokin’ BBQ, MOTOR™ will sizzle with the best in true American blues music from nationally known musicians from 5:30-8:30 p.m. – with no cover charge!
BBQ & Blues Musician Line Up
8/2 Donna Woodall
8/9 Mighty Ms. Erica
8/16 The Incorruptibles
8/23 No BBQ & Blues due to MOTOR private event
8/30 Robert Allen Jr. Band
9/13 Bull Fiddle Three
9/20 Bruce Humphries
9/27 Maple Road Blues Band
Reservations are strongly encouraged if you want a table.
Call 414.287.2778 to make your reservation
BBQ & Blues Every Weekend!
SATURDAYS FROM 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Take in a live performance from a rotating lineup of blues musicians, plus all-you-can-eat, hickory-smoked BBQ chicken, pulled pork, smoked brisket and grilled sausage links. All BBQ platters come with French fries, jicama coleslaw, BBQ baked beans and made-from-scratch cornbread for $29.99.
Not up for the AYCE task? Enjoy a special BBQ platter with hickory-smoked BBQ chicken, pulled pork, smoked brisket and grilled sausage link with all the sides for $19.99.
In addition to all the smokin’ BBQ, MOTOR™ will sizzle with the best in true American blues music from nationally known musicians from 5:30-8:30 p.m. – with no cover charge!
BBQ & Blues Musician Line Up
8/2 Donna Woodall
8/9 Mighty Ms. Erica
8/16 The Incorruptibles
8/23 No BBQ & Blues due to MOTOR private event
8/30 Robert Allen Jr. Band
9/13 Bull Fiddle Three
9/20 Bruce Humphries
9/27 Maple Road Blues Band
Reservations are strongly encouraged if you want a table.
Call 414.287.2778 to make your reservation
Labor Day Weekend at the H-D Museum
August 28-31
Labor Day weekend at the H-D Museum is loaded with excitement including…
• H-D® Factory Outlet Sale
• Thursday Bike Night – Ladies Night
• MKE Labor Day Weekend Challenge
• Big Unit Poker Run
PLUS: MOTOR is firing up the smoker all weekend long. Enjoy slow-smoked meats, sip ice-cold drinks and kick back with live music, patio vibes, lawn games and more.
Labor Day Weekend at the H-D Museum
August 28-31
Labor Day weekend at the H-D Museum is loaded with excitement including…
• H-D® Factory Outlet Sale
• Thursday Bike Night – Ladies Night
• MKE Labor Day Weekend Challenge
• Big Unit Poker Run
PLUS: MOTOR is firing up the smoker all weekend long. Enjoy slow-smoked meats, sip ice-cold drinks and kick back with live music, patio vibes, lawn games and more.
Live Music Bingo at MOTOR
FRIDAYS AT 6PM
Think you know music? Prove it! Play TuneMaster’s live Music Bingo at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant every Friday night starting at 6pm.
Listen to the short clip of popular songs… and if it appears on your card, mark it off! You can win prizes like gift cards and more. Music Bingo is $1 per player for all the night’s cards.
PLUS: enjoy Friday SPECIALS like our $2 “beer of the month” drafts and our legendary ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Friday Fish Fry.
Live Music Bingo at MOTOR
FRIDAYS AT 6PM
Think you know music? Prove it! Play TuneMaster’s live Music Bingo at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant every Friday night starting at 6pm.
Listen to the short clip of popular songs… and if it appears on your card, mark it off! You can win prizes like gift cards and more. Music Bingo is $1 per player for all the night’s cards.
PLUS: enjoy Friday SPECIALS like our $2 “beer of the month” drafts and our legendary ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Friday Fish Fry.
Private Events - Early Closures
Please note that we will close early the following days for private events:
• Tuesday, August 12 from 3pm-close
• Tuesday, August 19 from 3pm-close
• Friday, August 22 from 3pm-close
• Saturday, August 23 from 3pm-close
• Friday, September 12 from 3pm-close
Did you know MOTOR Bar & Restaurant is available to ‘buyout’ for private events? It’s the perfect space for your next gathering, with large garage doors that open to our riverfront patio and Motorcycle Plaza.
View our Private Events Menu and let’s get your party started.
Private Events - Early Closures
Please note that we will close early the following days for private events:
• Tuesday, August 12 from 3pm-close
• Tuesday, August 19 from 3pm-close
• Friday, August 22 from 3pm-close
• Saturday, August 23 from 3pm-close
• Friday, September 12 from 3pm-close
Did you know MOTOR Bar & Restaurant is available to ‘buyout’ for private events? It’s the perfect space for your next gathering, with large garage doors that open to our riverfront patio and Motorcycle Plaza.
View our Private Events Menu and let’s get your party started.
Friday Fish Fry
Friday Fish Fry – It’s a Wisconsin Tradition!
Served all day every Friday.
3 pieces of beer-battered and golden fried cod with crispy french fries, fresh jicama slaw, cornbread and tartar sauce 19.95
ALL YOU CAN EAT 24.95
Friday Fish Fry
Friday Fish Fry – It’s a Wisconsin Tradition!
Served all day every Friday.
3 pieces of beer-battered and golden fried cod with crispy french fries, fresh jicama slaw, cornbread and tartar sauce 19.95
ALL YOU CAN EAT 24.95
2025 H.O.G. MEMBER SPECIAL
Available Every Day
Join us for a cold one! H.O.G. Members eligible for $4.00, 16 ounce cans of Budweiser, Bud Light or Busch Light all day, every day.
Please present your current Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) card to redeem this offer.
For a limited time only. Please drink responsibly.
Offer available in MOTOR only.
Offer not valid in concessions.
Subject to change at discretion of our operation.
Thank you!
2025 H.O.G. MEMBER SPECIAL
Available Every Day
Join us for a cold one! H.O.G. Members eligible for $4.00, 16 ounce cans of Budweiser, Bud Light or Busch Light all day, every day.
Please present your current Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) card to redeem this offer.
For a limited time only. Please drink responsibly.
Offer available in MOTOR only.
Offer not valid in concessions.
Subject to change at discretion of our operation.
Thank you!
Sunday Brunch at MOTOR®
Every Sunday from 11am - 2pm
Join us every Sunday for brunch including signature cocktails like our MOTOR® Bloody Mary and dishes like the Hog Wild Breakfast Bowl
Sunday Brunch at MOTOR®
Every Sunday from 11am - 2pm
Join us every Sunday for brunch including signature cocktails like our MOTOR® Bloody Mary and dishes like the Hog Wild Breakfast Bowl
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