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Come From Away
2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-22 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-26 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-28 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) and 7 more dates | Checota Powerhouse Theater, 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Directed by Mark Clements
A Breathtaking Tale of Triumph
This exhilarating Tony Award-winning musical shares the remarkable true story of nearly 7,000 airline passengers from all over the world who were grounded in the small Canadian town of Gander during the wake of 9/11. Experience this joyous story, with a dynamic score and a vibrant, fast-paced narrative, as spirited locals and global passengers come together to forge friendships that will stay with them forever. This breathtaking production opens the new Checota Powerhouse Theater and will leave you cheering for the power of community.

The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
2025-11-22 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-22 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-23 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-23 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-28 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-28 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-29 13:00 - 14:30 and 5 more dates | Todd Wehr Theater, 121 E State St, Milwaukee, 53202, United States
Based on Books & Characters by Mo Willems
Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems & Adam Tobin
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz
Directed by Michelle LoRicco
When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever? Catchy tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!

WPR Wisconsin Music Trivia at 608 Brewing - La Crosse
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 | 608 Brewing, 83 Copeland Ave, La Crosse, 54603, United States
Think you know Wisconsin music? Test your skills at Wisconsin Music Trivia with WPR. Join WPR staff for a night filled with trivia, music and prizes. Bring your friends and show off your Wisconsin pride!
We will be at 608 Brewing in La Crosse from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd. Trivia is free to play, but space is limited. You’re encouraged to register individually or with a team of up to six people, but registration is not required. Beverages and pizza will be available for purchase before and during the event.
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Pint-Sized Concert at the Milwaukee Art Museum
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, 53202
Join WPR for live classical music by Peter J. Thomas at the Milwaukee Art Museum! Enjoy an evening of timeless classics, reimagined pop favorites, and great company amidst the Museum’s iconic architecture, with a pop-up bar open before and during the performance. This unique celebration of art and music is brought to the community by WPR and the Museum as part of Thursday Nights at MAM, the Museum’s weekly evening of art, music, and pay-what-you-wish admission. Bring a friend or the whole family and celebrate local music while supporting two of Wisconsin’s cultural institutions.
Peter J. Thomas is a member of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and has performed around the world as a multi-genre soloist, clinician, educator, and chamber musician. Peter enjoys the life of being a music ambassador and strives to spread awareness of the arts in the community through his many outlets. Peter performs on a fine English cello, circa 1813, by maker Thomas Kennedy. Also performing on an electric cello, playing pop covers along with vocals, Peter regularly performs a wide range of music outside of the symphony at solo shows or alongside various bands around the city of Milwaukee.
The Art Museum opens at 4 p.m. with live music starting at 5 p.m.
