Bookstore café
in Bay View, Milwaukee

Small press and comics for kids and adults
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 Open Mon-Sat 11-7 Sun 11-5 
Masks required until 5PM | Café items to go
Happy hour Mon-Sat 5-7 | Drinks and snacks inside
Or book a shopping session Tue-Thu

In our August subscription packages
Milwaukee-based creative studio BEARBEAR

Every month we feature different artists in our care packages! In August 2021 Lion's Tooth subscribers will receive a new risographed zine by Milwaukee-based duo BEARBEAR, composed of Ben Grzenia and Diana Chu. Follow BEARBEAR on Instagram

In our July subscription packages
Songwriter/illustrator/podcaster Brett Newski

In July 2021 Lion's Tooth featured Milwaukee-based songwriter, illustrator and podcaster Brett Newski.
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Click for e-gift cards and we also have physical gift cards at the store. Both may be redeemed online or at the shop in Bay View

ART PARTY | Bar mural reveal: Saturday August 14 4PM CST
Celebrating Pacolli's week at Lion's Tooth! 

On the week of August 11-15 Lion's Tooth is getting a special visit from Pacolli, the amazing artist who designed our logo. During her time here Pacolli will paint a mural on our bar and other fun stuff around the store. Come say hi and celebrate with us Saturday night starting at 4PM!

BOOK EVENT | Thursday August 5 5PM CST 
Punks in Peoria: Making a Scene in the American Heartland ​
​By Jonathan Wright and Dawson Barrett

POETRY READING | Wednesday August 11 5PM CST 
Holding My Selves Together: New & Selected Poems ​
​By Margaret Rozga

Featured Milwaukee zine
​How to Be Wrong

By Nicole Gulatz and Jason Ludtke | Special color edition + free sticker with purchase

​Featured Milwaukee author
The City Creative
The Rise of Urban Placemaking in Contemporary America ​

By Michael H. Carriere and David Schalliol  |  Signed copies

Featured Milwaukee authors
Walking Milwaukee
31 Tours of Brew City's Neighborhoods, Landmarks, and Entertainment Districts ​

By Royal Brevvaxling and Molly Snyder

Featured Milwaukee author
At the End of the World, Turn Left

​By Zhanna Slor  |  Signed copies

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