About me: Mad Planet is a nightclub that has been in operation in Milwaukee's vibrant Riverwest neighborhood for 18 years. We're located at 533 East Center Street, at the intersection of Center and Booth streets.
Every Friday night is the Retro Dance Party with DJ'S alterboy and T$. Come out and shake it to the greatest hits of the '80's and '90's at MILWAUKEE'S FAVORITE FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY!!! Cover is only 4 bucks, there are fantastic drink specials, and also plenty of convenient free parking. But be sure to get there early. We fill up fast! 21 and over only, proper ID is REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.
Saturdays (and some select weeknights), we host the best in local and touring live music acts. Check the calendar below for events, times, and admission details. 21 and over only, proper ID is REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.
Send Booking inquiries to: madplanetbooking@hotmail.com
Shepherd Express Best of 2007...
ROCK CLUB & DANCE CLUB:
Mad Planet
"As a rock club, Mad Planet is one of the city's finest, a perfectly sized venue for midlevel touring bands and popular local acts. When bands aren't playing, though, the venue doubles as a full-out dance club. Every Friday, its '80s-themed Retro Dance Party attracts a clientele as diverse as you'd expect from the Riverwest neighborhood, including punks, Goths and hipsters seldom found clubbing elsewhere. And with its cheap $4 or $5 cover, the night offers more bang for your buck than many of the Downtown clubs." (E.R.)
"Mad Planet is ultimately the greatest bar in the midwest." - Wordpress.com
"This Riverwest club really heats up when the crowd starts pouring in. Mad Planet is known for its extra strong drinks, alternative crowd and great music." - OnMilwaukee.com
"Milwaukee's No. 1 alternative dance club." - AOL CityGuide
"This dark cavernous strobe-lit dance club boasts a diverse crowd from ghastly goths to sorority party girls, groovin' to a mix of jungle, techno, and trip-hop." - Clubplanet.com
"Catering to a mixed crowd of local Riverwest residents, as well as punks, college students and those from the middle-age set, Mad Planet is a distinctive spot in both atmosphere and events. While it's only open two days a week, this club wastes no time." - Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Click Here for full article.
"Anyone who frequents Riverwest and is slightly eccentric knows that the best hidden treasure is Mad Planet. The decor alone is wild, and prices are comparable to smaller dive bars. Itching to dance to some Billy Idol or Soft Cell? Fridays are Retro Night, where just a $4 cover can put you right in the middle of an eclectic yet easygoing crowd, all of whom are surprisingly approachable." - MKE Magazine.
"For an out-of-this-world experience, head over to Mad Planet." - UWM Post
"...Mad Planet successfully brings in a number of talented national and international bands to play at the venue." - Curb Online
"...Mad Planet in Milwaukee play[s] a dominant role in creating a stunning musical atmosphere. Their eclectic lineups encompass many different musical genres and cater to a variety of crowds." - Curb Online
"Mad Planet is a favorite for those who like their music and clothes a little on the dark side." - MilwaukeeCollegeLife.com
"If you’re looking to break out the dancing shoes...in Milwaukee, Mad Planet is the place to do it! This dance club is always pumping out great tunes and even offers funky 80s retro themed nights..." - Mayfair Travel Guide
"...Mad Planet is...truly a 'dance club', the bar has a large dance floor and it is packed with over [two] hundred people every Friday, getting down to great eighties songs." - InThe80s.com
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone who loves to have a good time!
Best night club, 2009: The Mad Planet OnMilwaukee. com chose The Mad Planet as Milwaukees best nightclub. The Riverwest club -- owned by Rosemary Silagy -- opened almost 20 years ago. With its eclectic crowd and funky motif, The Planet is a people watchers wonderland. http://onmilwaukee. com/bars/articles/bestnightclub09. html
thanks for the add! we look forward to "spreading the disease" (of rock'n'roll) through your bar soon! -Velvet Dog ( www. myspace. com/velvetdogmusic )
Thanks for the add. We hope to play there soon. Please try to come and check out our show on October 5th at the Rave. We are playing on one of the side stages around 6pm for the Reliant K show. Let us know if you want free tickets. Hope to hear from you soon, take care, -brad- -thelucky7s-
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