# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BluTender: Putting People First
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Independence First for BluTender: Putting People "First", an unforgettable evening of cocktails, community, and philanthropy at Blu Cocktail Lounge atop Milwaukee's historic Pfister Hotel.

As part of Blu's popular BluTender fundraiser series, 10% of all bar sales and 100% of bartender tips will benefit Independence First. This year's event will help us raise funds for a new hybrid outreach vehicle that will allow our Independent Living team to better serve people with disabilities throughout southeastern Wisconsin and transport larger mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and assistive technology.

Featured BluTenders

? TJ Perlick Molinari
CEO, Perlick Corporation

? Eric DeGroot
Foundation Director, WisPact

Meet Our Special Guests

? John Boie – 2-time Paralympic Gold Medalist
? Becca Murray – 3-time Paralympic Medalist
? Jeromie Meyer – Paralympic Gold Medalist

Whether you're joining us after work, meeting friends for happy hour, or looking for a meaningful way to support your community, BluTender offers a fun and relaxed atmosphere with spectacular views of downtown Milwaukee.

Event Details
? Tuesday, August 11, 2026
? 5:30–7:30 p.m.
? Blu Cocktail Lounge at The Pfister Hotel (23rd Floor)
424 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202

No tickets are required. Just stop by, enjoy a drink, and help put people first. We look forward to seeing you there!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milwaukee/blutender-putting-people-first/200030446242032
- **Event Categories**: meetups, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Milwaukee
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4405, United States
- **lat**: 43.03943
- **long**: -87.90573
- **full address**: 424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4405, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: BluTender: Putting People First
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/87f94205e12782801e462a4b507d59f8fe83d140f62d0bf4adc0eab983f53354-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786195016

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is BluTender: Putting People First being held?
  - **A:** BluTender: Putting People First takes place on Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4405, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing BluTender: Putting People First?
  - **A:** BluTender: Putting People First is organized by Independence First - The Resource for People with Disabilities.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** BluTender: Putting People First is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Milwaukee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If BluTender: Putting People First sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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