Business After Hours @ 1st & Bowl 5/14/2026 5:00 PM - 5/14/2026 7:00 PM

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:20:26 GMT

You're Invited: Business After Hours at 1st & Bowl

Join us for Business After Hours at First & Bowl, where networking meets a little friendly competition. This high-energy indoor entertainment venue brings together football bowling, interactive games, and a full-service bar and kitchen—making it easy to connect, unwind, and have some fun after the workday. Light appetizers and a cash bar will be provided.

Whether you’re rolling a football down the lane or cheering from the sidelines, First & Bowl offers a relaxed, business-casual setting with plenty of room to mix, mingle, and spark new conversations. Come for the connections, stay for the games (and maybe a little bragging rights).

Milwaukee Public Market Presents - Milwaukee Mornings 5/14/2026 7:30 AM - 5/14/2026 10:30 AM

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:01:24 GMT

Milwaukee Mornings: A Live Leadership Conversation with Dan Jacobs
Presented in partnership with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Kick off the inaugural Milwaukee Mornings series with Chef Dan Jacobs, head chef and co-owner of EsterEv and DanDan, on Thursday, May 14.

In a live conversation moderated by Jeff Sherman, Jacobs will share his experiences and perspective on Milwaukee, his career as a nationally recognized chef and advocate, and the impact he’s making both in and beyond our city.

What to expect:
• Coffee and light bites at 7:30 a.m.
• Program begins at 8 a.m.
• Thoughtful conversation and community connection

Details:
• Free to attend
• Limited to 100 guests
• Requires pre-registration

Attendees will also have the option to support No Kid Hungry, Jacobs’ charity of choice.

About Dan Jacobs: Chef Dan Jacobs is the head chef and co-owner of Milwaukee’s EsterEv, a globally inspired tasting menu concept, and DanDan, a modern Chinese-American restaurant with Midwest sensibility. A four-time James Beard Best Chef Midwest Semifinalist and 2024 Nominee alongside his business partner, Chef Dan Van Rite, Jacobs also champions causes beyond the kitchen, including his advocacy for independent restaurants through the IRC and organizations like World Central Kitchen and No Kid Hungry. Diagnosed with Kennedy’s Disease in 2016, a rare neuromuscular disorder, Jacobs continues to run two acclaimed restaurants while raising $90,000 and counting for awareness. Recently, Jacobs earned national acclaim as the runner-up on Top Chef Season 21, filmed in his home state of Wisconsin.

About Milwaukee Mornings: Presented in partnership with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee Mornings is a six-part series occurring on the second Thursday of each month. The series brings influential Milwaukee leaders to the stage for live conversations moderated by Jeff Sherman, civic leader and host of The Upswing. With a refreshed take on traditional networking, attendees can expect unique perspectives and a closer look at the people driving Milwaukee forward.?

Free Parking

Parking is available in the Market's main lot just off of Water Street. Make sure to bring your parking ticket to the class for validation.

Cancellation

Reservations are non-refundable, however you may send someone else to take your place. If we cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment, a full refund will be made.

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Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Events Newswire

Business After Hours @ 1st & Bowl 5/14/2026 5:00 PM - 5/14/2026 7:00 PM

Milwaukee Public Market Presents - Milwaukee Mornings 5/14/2026 7:30 AM - 5/14/2026 10:30 AM

Free Parking

Cancellation

Purchasing as a Gift?