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The Comedy of Errors

It’s the Comedy of… Mistaken identities Stolen jewelry Quack medicine Missed meals Families reunited Love at first sight. It’s Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors, presented by Madison Shakespeare Company for two weekends only this summer! Egeon wants to find his long-lost boys. Adriana wants her husband back. Antipholus wants Adriana’s sister Luciana. Dromio wants people to […]

$20

Dance Nation

Gilbert V. Hemsley Theatre – Vilas Hall 821 University Ave, Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Theatre and Drama / University Theatre Presents Dance Nation By Clare Barron Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plot to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they will claw their way to the top at the Boogie Down Grand Prix in […]

$10 – $28

Artist Conversation

Haggerty Museum of Art 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee

Nohl Fellow Nicholas Perry will be joined by painters Leslie Vansen and Shane Walsh, all in various career stages, for a conversation about the evolution of their artistic practices. His […]

Free

Big Band Jazz I Family Concert (Free Admission)

Birch Creek Music Performance Center 3821 Cty Rd E, Egg Harbor

A lively, family-friendly jazz showcase blending student ensemble pieces with jazz orchestra highlights.

FREE

Shakespeare in the Park presents The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition

Mitchell Park 524 S. Layton Blvd, Milwaukee

Optimist Theatre’s free Shakespeare in the Park presents of The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition Grab your lawn chair and picnic snacks for a totally rad Shakespearean summer—where sun, swagger, and sharp-tongued banter rule the stage! This year’s productions, The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About […]

Free

125th Anniversary Bash for the WI State Parks System

Mauthe Lake Recreation Area Picnic Shelter Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit, Campbellsport

Come celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park! Play old-time games, meet Smokey Bear, create a clever craft, take the State Park trivia challenge, sample tasty food, and enjoy a concert with Brett Hall. Brett will perform many John Denver favorites and other old-time hits starting at 7:00 pm. Bring cash to purchase […]

freewill donation and a WI State Parks vehicle admission sticker for parking
Film Farm & Culture Fest of Wausau

Film Farm & Culture Fest of Wausau: A Man of Integrity (Lerd)

Woodson History Center 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau

FFCFW is an annual summer and fall meeting point for audiences and young filmmakers to celebrate the finest independent cinema and storytelling about farm and culture. The festival program includes eight curated award-winning feature fiction and documentary films from around the world. Film: A Man of Integrity Directed by: Mohammad Rasoulof Production: Iran Production year: […]

$11.28

Celebrating 50 Years of Jazz in the Barn

Birch Creek Music Performance Center 3821 Cty Rd E, Egg Harbor

A tribute to Birch CreekÕs 50 seasons of jazz concertsÑan evening blending historic repertoire and contemporary flair, performed by faculty and students.

$35 – $42

WPR at Symphony Under the Stars

Fox Cities Stadium, Neuroscience Group Field 2400 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton

WPR is proud to sponsor the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra’s “Symphony Under the Stars” concert on Saturday, July 26 at the Fox Cities Stadium. Come for the music and stay for the fireworks show at the end! Stop by the WPR table for swag and say hello to WPR regional staff. The event is family-friendly […]

Free