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Milwaukee-based artist, writer, and curator Michelle Grabner pays homage to custodial labor through this installation of household sinks and replicated everyday objects. Largely unseen janitorial work is instead foregrounded through the presence of commonplace objects used to keep institutional spaces sanitary. In the traditionally orderly gallery space, rests a silver leafed garbage can, cast bronze […]
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Parallel Play was created as an integral component of Marquette’s Biology class, Creative Problem Solving. This cross-disciplinary course teaches STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students to embrace divergent thinking as a path to innovative problem solving. Through art-based activities and small group interactions with artists and STEM faculty, the class emphasizes the similarities between […]
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The Big 4-0, Vol. 2: New Views of the Collection reimagines the Haggerty Museum of Art’s six lower galleries for the spring semester, presenting an entirely new installation of outstanding works from the Museum’s own holdings. The exhibition expands on collection favorites such as Keith Haring and Salvador Dalí paintings with rarely seen works on […]
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Annika Nelson is a second-year undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee studying under Cuban guitar virtuoso Rene Izquierdo. Coming from Plymouth, Wisconsin, she was active in the band program and played in the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, German Band, Musical Pit Band, and Show Choir Combo. In 2022, she was the recipient of the […]
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Why do Birds Sing? Scientists have known how birds sing for decades but why they sing is still a puzzle. Please join us to learn more from Dr. Lauren Riters about birds and their songs. The focus of research in Dr. Riters lab is on the neural regulation of vocal communication in songbirds. She and […]
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Beaver logs, sock bikes, serpentine slide scales, and costumes galore! Join Madison Children’s Museum for a special, free tour highlighting the work of fiber artist Renee Roeder. Renee contributed whimsical stitchery to countless exhibits as part of the museum’s team of local artists and makers over the past 30 years. She passed away in February […]
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Part of the Community First Credit Union ArtREACH Series Additional Support provided by Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Few musical ensembles earn top marks for their “deft choreography,” but this is no ordinary ensemble. Part chamber music group, part devised theatre company, part modern dance troupe, part circus act, The Fourth Wall blends music, theatre, dance, […]
$32
The young and wild Prince Hal is now King in his own right. His enemies and allies have something in common: they all underestimate him. Now, King Henry will make his indelible mark on the world, silence the doubters, and set England on the path to decades of chaos and infighting. Directed by Sam D. […]
$25
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Begin your Saturday with a calming 60-minute all-levels yoga class amid the serenity of the Quadracci Pavilion and stunning views of Lake Michigan. Doors open at 7 a.m. and class begins at 8 a.m. Arrive early with your yoga mat to settle into the space, and enjoy complimentary tea, water, and coffee before the class […]
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This free event will be held at the Oshkosh Convention Center on May 3rd. Wisconsin has some great local authors and this is a chance to find some great reads and support the people in our community. Authors can register for a table at https://lakeflywriters.org/registration/.
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We are hosting a spring marketplace with books, vendors, jewelry, crafts,food and much more. Come shop and support local businesses! If interested in being a vendor…contact newcenturyschoolcommunityinc@gmail.com
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Receive free general admission to Betty Brinn Children’s Museum and Milwaukee Public Museum when you show your Milwaukee Art Museum Member card. Please check each museum for hours. The young and wild Prince Hal is now King in his own right. His enemies and allies have something in common: they all underestimate him. Now, King Henry will make his indelible mark on the world, silence the doubters, and set England on the path to decades of chaos and infighting. Directed by Sam D. […]
$25
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Join us for a stellar organ concert! Milwaukee WI – 3-21-25 – The American Guild of Organists-Milwaukee Chapter and Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church invites you to an extraordinary organ concert featuring acclaimed organist James Kennerley on Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 PM in historic Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, 914 E. Knapp Street, Milwaukee. Experience an […]
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Dollar-a-Day Boys This program is as entertaining as it is important and sheds light on a little known story of the CCC boys! Bill Jamerson is a singer/storyteller based in Ironwood, Michigan. For the past twenty years he has presented programs on the lumberjacks, iron miners and ski jumpers as well as CCC Boys. Prior […]
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An Evening with Wisconsin Poet Laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton “A Line Meant” Poetry Event At the Caramel Crisp Bookstore! Thursday, May 8th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm 200 City Center Oshkosh Wisconsin 920 231 4540 The Caramel Crisp Bookstore is honored to be hosting Wisconsin Poet Laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton, on Thursday, May 8th, as […]
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See the Drama Desk-nominated performance of The Other Mozart, a theatrical performance that the New York Times calls “Strikingly beautiful”. The Other Mozart tells the true, forgotten story of Nannerl Mozart, the sister of Amadeus – a prodigy who performed throughout Europe with her brother to equal acclaim, but her work and her story faded […]
$18 – $35
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It’s never too early to learn to love art! Smush, press, and shape air-dry clay to create travel-inspired texture tiles. Then join in the sing-alongs at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. […]
Free – $27
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Our 99th season finale opens with Gershwin’s Cuban Overture, pulsing with Caribbean rhythms from dance music he fell in love with on a vacation to Havana. Beloved pianist Philippe Bianconi returns for his seventh appearance performing Gershwin’s masterpiece Concerto in F. Our maestro John DeMain has conducted more than 400 performances of Gershwin’s Porgy and […]
$15 – $104
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Explore the exhibition “The Brilliance of the Spanish World: El Greco, Velázquez, Zurbarán” with Jacobo Lovo, Managing Artistic Director of Latino Arts, Inc. and City of Milwaukee Friend of Art (2024). Consider the artworks together through Jacobo’s lens as an educator, enthusiast, and amplifier of the Milwaukee Hispanic community’s diverse cultural arts traditions.
Free – $27
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Join us as we host our second Blind Tiger Night Market. Between 5-9pm on Saturday, May 10th, there will be something for everyone, including: — Over a dozen Madison- and Milwaukee-area artists and makers are bringing their crafts — Opportunities to DIY crafts yourself — Common Pasta food truck will be feeding us — Ice […]
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The young and wild Prince Hal is now King in his own right. His enemies and allies have something in common: they all underestimate him. Now, King Henry will make his indelible mark on the world, silence the doubters, and set England on the path to decades of chaos and infighting. Directed by Sam D. […]
$25
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Looking for something lovely to do on Mother’s Day? Call someone special and come to a one-of-a -kind Peninsula Music Festival concert, featuring two loved and local musicians and teachers, Sara Bong, piano and Mary Bell, flute. Sara and Mary will perform a program full of heartwarming music to make you and your guest feel […]
$5 – $35
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Our 99th season finale opens with Gershwin’s Cuban Overture, pulsing with Caribbean rhythms from dance music he fell in love with on a vacation to Havana. Beloved pianist Philippe Bianconi returns for his seventh appearance performing Gershwin’s masterpiece Concerto in F. Our maestro John DeMain has conducted more than 400 performances of Gershwin’s Porgy and […]
$15 – $104
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Amazon Prime comedian Zane Lamprey LIVE! • WORKING DRAFT BEER • Madison, WI Catch Zane Lamprey’s new ANOTHER ROUND! comedy tour. Join us for a night of stand-up and amazing craft beer! – 7:00 VIP Doors – 7:15 VIP Drinking Games with Zane – 7:30 General Admision Doors – 8:00 Showtime! – 9:15 Call an […]
$25
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The Friends of Milwaukee Public Library’s annual Spring Literary Luncheon is an event we all look forward to every year. Gathering with so many like-minded individuals who love all things literary is a special annual treat each spring. The luncheon is sponsored by the Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library, the Wisconsin Club, and Boswell […]
$90 – $105
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Deepen your engagement with “The Brilliance of the Spanish World” in a lecture by Rebecca J. Long, the Art Institute of Chicago’s Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Curator of Painting and Sculpture of Europe. Since El Greco’s death, writers, critics, and other observers have struggled with how and where to situate him. Was he […]
Free – $27
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Step into the enchanting world of Mozart’s beloved opera, The Magic Flute, with Opera for the Young. Follow Prince Tamino as he embarks on a daring quest to find the heroic Princess Pamina aided by the delightful birdman, Papageno, and a chorus of students from our local Plymouth Horizon and Fairview elementary schools. Join us […]
$5 – $150.
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We’re hosting a free wildlife photography exhibit featuring the stunning owl and eagle images of local photographer Tony Chapa, on Friday, May 16, from 5–7:30 PM. This is a free public event with light refreshments and a chance to meet the artist, whose work reflects years of patient observation in the wild across Wisconsin and […]
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You are invited to attend the Eugenie Mayer Bolz Family Concerts: Percussion Ensemble and Concert Orchestra. The WYSO Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Vicki Peterson Jenks and Dane Crozier, will perform The Chameleon by Andrew R. Stout and the traditional Londonderry Air. The Concert Orchestra, led by Christine Mata Eckel, will present Beseda (arr. […]
$10 – $20
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You are invited to attend the Eugenie Mayer Bolz Family Concerts: Concert/Philharmonia Brass Choir & Philharmonia Orchestra. The Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Michelle Kaebisch, will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto in A Major, No. 23, K. 488 featuring soloist Rebecca Zhang. The program continues with Verdi’s Overture to Nabucco, Allerseelen by Richard Strauss (arr. Albert Oliver […]
$10 – $20
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Experience the grandeur of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 featuring pianist Fanya Lin, who wowed our audience in 2023, and Sibelius’ Nordic opus, Symphony No. 2, in SSO’s blockbuster Season Finale. Embark on a journey through the captivating soundscape of German-American Ingrid Stölzel’s City Beautiful as it opens the program.
$25 – $65
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WPR is bringing live classical music to local breweries. Stop by for an afternoon of classical favorites, pop covers and local cider. We’ll be at Pomona Cider Co. in Milwaukee with Fine Music Duo. Grab a friend and spend the afternoon supporting local music, local radio, and a local brewery. This event is free, but […]
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Gather together with family and friends to explore how movement, fashion, and expression can share a story. Meet local artists, ignite your creative side with hands-on art projects, learn about Flamenco dance and enjoy a performance, see an exhibition of student-made artworks, and more! This event is included with Museum admission and is free for […]
Free – $27
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You are invited to attend the Eugenie Mayer Bolz Family Concerts: Harp Ensemble, Opus One & Sinfonietta Orchestras. The performance begins with the WYSO Harp Ensemble, directed by Jenny DeRoche. Opus One, conducted by Steve Kurr, will perform Basile’s Galop by Basil Barès (arr. Jeffrey S. Bishop), Dance Pizzicato by David Bobrowitz, Four Royal Dances […]
$10 – $20
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Join Tanya Paul, Isabel and Alfred Bader Curator of European Art, for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in “The Brilliance of the Spanish World: El Greco, Velázquez, Zurbarán.”
Free – $27
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Join Dan Jacobs—chef, co-owner of Milwaukee’s EsterEv and DanDan restaurants, and Top Chef runner-up—for a conversation on farming, food, and the art of culinary innovation. Inspired by the exhibition “Farm to Frame,” Jacobs will share how Midwest food traditions shape his cooking and the broader culinary landscape.
Free – $27
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Seven Ages Theatricals is thrilled to announce that the Sheboygan-based Indie theatre company will be presenting the WORLD PREMIERE production of Fool, Christopher Moore’s New York Times best-selling comic novel in a new adaptation by the Reduced Shakespeare Company’s Austin Tichenor, in June 2025! Mr. Tichenor is an internationally renowned actor, playwright, and director, and […]
$25
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A fun, hands-on way to bring your own style to any piece of clothing. Learn how to customize your shirt or sweatshirt using a few basic embroidery stitches. You’ll leave with ASL “I Love You” stitched in place and ready to spread a message of compassion to those around you. Provided: embroidery thread, needles, a […]
$45
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Join us for a special bilingual Story Time in the Galleries with Lily Buschkopf from Mason’s Reading Space, a traveling education program that shares Chinese language and stories with the Milwaukee community. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and walk with the reader to the galleries. Hear a story in […]
Free – $27
Seven Ages Theatricals is thrilled to announce that the Sheboygan-based Indie theatre company will be presenting the WORLD PREMIERE production of Fool, Christopher Moore’s New York Times best-selling comic novel in a new adaptation by the Reduced Shakespeare Company’s Austin Tichenor, in June 2025! Mr. Tichenor is an internationally renowned actor, playwright, and director, and […]
$25
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Seven Ages Theatricals is thrilled to announce that the Sheboygan-based Indie theatre company will be presenting the WORLD PREMIERE production of Fool, Christopher Moore’s New York Times best-selling comic novel in a new adaptation by the Reduced Shakespeare Company’s Austin Tichenor, in June 2025! Mr. Tichenor is an internationally renowned actor, playwright, and director, and […]
$25
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Extend your experience of the exhibition “The Brilliance of the Spanish World: El Greco, Velázquez, Zurbarán” with Present Music’s “Baroque POP!”, featuring singer Julia Holter in her first hometown performance. Baroque composer François Couperin time travels to the present to meet Alex Temple’s extraordinary suite for voice and string quartet, “Behind The Wallpaper.” Julia Holter performs […]
$18 – $63
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Brown County Civic Music Association is proud to present Imani Winds in Concert. For more than 25 years 2024 Grammy winners Imani Winds have inspired audiences with dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and outreach. Their numerous honors include a permanent presence in the classical music section of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American […]
$26.00
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Honoring the Past. Shaping the Future. Throughout history, women artists have shaped the world with their voices, visions, and creativity—often against immense challenges. “Her Legacy, Our Voice” is a powerful panel discussion that brings together three artists who are strengthening the legacy of women in the arts while paving their own distinct creative path. Dr. […]
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Join us one Thursday each month at WDBC for Stand-Up Comedy Night. Lots of laughs, a pizza and pretzels, and lots of great beer. There is no cover charge, but the comics wouldn’t mind if you threw in $10 so they can pay their rent 🙂 This month’s show is at 7:30 on Thursday, May […]
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The 23rd annual Bayfield in Bloom events will start with a live Wisconsin Public Radio show broadcast of Larry Meiller’s Garden Talk on Friday, May 30. Join the studio audience at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. The event is FREE! Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with area Bayfield business and organization information tables. The program starts […]
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Get ready for the Madison Irish Fest! Join us for a spectacular celebration of Irish culture featuring incredible live music and mesmerizing Irish dance performances. * Single Day: $25 * Weekend Pass: $30 (all three days) Day 1 Pre-Party Friday, May 30, 5 PM – 9 PM Awildan Distilling 5353 Maly Rd, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 | […]
$25 – $35
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Pyramidal Productions, in partnership with the Wisconsin Historical Society, presents “The Lead Between the Rhymes” – Wisconsin Hip-Hop Cultural Exhibit on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at US Bank Plaza, 1 S. Pinckney St., Madison. The pop-up exhibit runs through Friday, Sept. 19. This new exhibit explores Wisconsin’s dynamic hip-hop culture, […]
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Urban Triage’s Black Brilliance Gala: A Night of Elegance, Empowerment, and Impact Join us for the second annual Black Brilliance Gala, an unforgettable evening hosted by Urban Triage at the prestigious Overture Center for the Arts on May 31st, 2025. This exclusive event transcends the typical gala—a powerful celebration of resilience, excellence, and community empowerment. This year’s […]
$175
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Join John Riepenhoff, Executive Director of Sculpture Milwaukee and founder of The Green Gallery, for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in the exhibition “Erin Shirreff: Permanent Drafts.”
Free – $27
Seven Ages Theatricals is thrilled to announce that the Sheboygan-based Indie theatre company will be presenting the WORLD PREMIERE production of Fool, Christopher Moore’s New York Times best-selling comic novel in a new adaptation by the Reduced Shakespeare Company’s Austin Tichenor, in June 2025! Mr. Tichenor is an internationally renowned actor, playwright, and director, and […]
$25
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Come experience the joy of music at the very first concert by the Beaver Dam Area Community Choir! Director Judy Hein has handpicked a diverse and exciting program that’s sure to have you singing along in your seat. – On Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 7:00 pm, the Beaver Dam High School Auditorium (500 Gould […]
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