Bar Centro

Bar Centro We are a cozy neighborhood bar located in the heart of Riverwest. We specialize in Italian wines, locally brewed beers and craft cocktails.
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Bar Centro is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6:00 - midnight, with live music from 8:00 - 10:30 pm!

CHUCHITO VALDÉS TRIOSaturday, June 27, 2026Two Shows!Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:00-8:30 PMDoors: 8:30 PM | Show: 9:00-10:3...
06/16/2026

CHUCHITO VALDÉS TRIO
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Two Shows!
Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:00-8:30 PM
Doors: 8:30 PM | Show: 9:00-10:30 PM
Cover: Adv $30 / DOS $35
Tickets: https://app.hi.events/event/7976/chuchito-valdes-trio

Chuchito Valdés carries forward Cuba’s legendary piano tradition as the son of Chucho Valdés and grandson of Bebo Valdés. A master of Latin jazz, he blends Caribbean rhythms and jazz into an energetic, expressive sound. The former pianist of Irakere, he has performed worldwide across major festivals and venues.

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

THE LUCAS LABEAU QUARTETThursday, June 18, 2026Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PMCover: $10Home for the summer from Be...
06/16/2026

THE LUCAS LABEAU QUARTET
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PM
Cover: $10

Home for the summer from Berklee, pianist Lucas Labeau performs an engaging set of modern jazz and original music.

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

RIGHTEOUS ROOSTERFriday, June 19, 2026Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PMCover: $15Righteous Rooster is a Chicago-based...
06/16/2026

RIGHTEOUS ROOSTER
Friday, June 19, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PM
Cover: $15

Righteous Rooster is a Chicago-based organ trio drawing inspiration from the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Soulive, Medeski Martin & Wood, Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart, Grant Green, and the Sam Yahel Trio. They blend rich grooves with soulful melodies, crafting music that honors the classic organ trio tradition while embracing contemporary influences.

Henry Dickhoff – organ
Kenny Reichert – guitar
Luke Sagadin – drums & cymbals

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

MJI Night – DAKARAI BARCLAYSaturday, June 20, 2026Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PMTickets: https://www.milwaukeejazz...
06/16/2026

MJI Night – DAKARAI BARCLAY
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PM
Tickets: https://www.milwaukeejazzinstitute.org/event-details/mji-presents-dakarai-barclay-quartet

Dakarai Barclay is a trumpet player and educator based in Chicago, Illinois. With each performance, Dakarai seeks to pay homage to the origins of Black American music, in all its forms, and those whose legacies we are indebted to. Outside of leading his own projects, Dakarai has played with musicians such as Willerm Delisfort, Winard Harper, Marlene Rosenberg, Jarrard Harris, Ernest Dawkins, Emma Blau, and many more.

Dakarai Barclay – trumpet
Mark Davis – piano
Jeff Hamann – bass
Kyle Swan – drums

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

THE DONOVAN CLARK COLLECTIVEThursday, June 11, 2026Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PMCover: $10The Donovan Clark Colle...
06/09/2026

THE DONOVAN CLARK COLLECTIVE
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PM
Cover: $10

The Donovan Clark Collective unites top Milwaukee musicians in a dynamic blend of jazz, R&B, soul, funk, and rock. Led by multi-instrumentalist Donovan Clark, the ensemble delivers high-energy, emotionally charged performances with a fresh and distinctive musical vision.

Donovan Clark – piano & guitar
Imunique Triplett – vocals
Trent Marley – trumpet
George Ballesteros – bass
Emilio De La Rosa – drums

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

Glen Mccormick sextetFriday, June 12, 2026Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PMCover: $15Composer and arranger Glenn McCo...
06/09/2026

Glen Mccormick sextet
Friday, June 12, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PM
Cover: $15

Composer and arranger Glenn McCormick returns to bar centro with his sextet to highlight the vast work of Brazilian composer Antônio Carlos Jobim. In addition to Jobim’s well known songs and rarities, Glenn will feature some original works and other Brazilian standards.

Glenn McCormick – piano/vocals
Ben Dameron – guitar
Noah Newman – bass
Sam Taylor – tenor sax
Russ Johnson – trumpet
Hannah Johnson – drums

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

TROUBADOURS of Rhythm w/ Andrew SpadaforaSaturday, June 13, 2026Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PMCover: $15The Trouba...
06/09/2026

TROUBADOURS of Rhythm w/ Andrew Spadafora
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PM
Cover: $15

The Troubadours of Rhythm, led by bassist Jon Mroz, recreate the sound and spirit of the late 1920s and early 1930s Chicago through stomps, rags, blues, and early swing. Featuring a versatile ensemble of multi-instrumentalists, the group delivers lively, authentic performances that celebrate the enduring magic of early jazz and blues.

Jon Mroz – string bass & vocals
S.A. Anderson – piano
Kyle Samuelson– cornet & trombone
Ryan Neubauer – washboard
Greg Cramer – banjo & guitar
+ Andrew Spadafora – clarinet & saxophone

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

CHUCHITO VALDÉS TRIOSaturday, June 27, 2026Two Shows!7:00-8:30 PM9:00-10:30 PMCover: Adv $30 / DOS $35Tickets: https://a...
06/03/2026

CHUCHITO VALDÉS TRIO
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Two Shows!
7:00-8:30 PM
9:00-10:30 PM
Cover: Adv $30 / DOS $35
Tickets: https://app.hi.events/event/7976/chuchito-valdes-trio

Chuchito Valdés carries forward Cuba’s legendary piano tradition as the son of Chucho Valdés and grandson of Bebo Valdés. A master of Latin jazz, he blends Caribbean rhythms and jazz into an energetic, expressive sound. The former pianist of Irakere, he has performed worldwide across major festivals and venues.

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

JAZZ JAMThursday, June 4, 2026Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:30 PMOpen Jam: 9:00-11:30 PMNo CoverDiscount drink & cocktail spe...
06/03/2026

JAZZ JAM
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:30 PM
Open Jam: 9:00-11:30 PM
No Cover

Discount drink & cocktail specials.
Open for listeners and players of all experience levels.

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

HEIRLOOMFriday, June 5, 2026Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:30 PMCover: $20Heirloom welcomes Chicago pianist Elio Wijaya ...
06/03/2026

HEIRLOOM
Friday, June 5, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:30 PM
Cover: $20

Heirloom welcomes Chicago pianist Elio Wijaya for an evening of original music and jazz standards. One of Milwaukee’s most innovative jazz groups, Heirloom blends contemporary classical, rock, and indie influences into a distinctive sound marked by soaring melodies, inventive rhythms, and thoughtful artistry.

Ben Dameron – guitar
Tim Ipsen – bass
Sam Taylor – saxophone
Hannah Johnson – drums
+ Elio Wijaya – piano

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

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804 East Center Street
Milwaukee, WI
53212

Opening Hours

Friday 4:30pm - 12am
Saturday 4:30pm - 12am

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+14144553751

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