Shark Week
2026-03-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-28 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | Cave of the Mounds, 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, 53517, United States
Shark Week is an exciting blend of geology and paleontology! Dive into the ancient past and discover the fascinating connection between the cave and the prehistoric oceans that once covered the region. During Shark Week, guests can participate in a fun activity: collecting real fossilized shark teeth throughout the tour. For just $3 per bag, visitors can search for these ancient treasures while exploring the stunning cave formations.
This family-friendly event is perfect for fossil enthusiasts, young adventurers, and anyone eager to learn more about Earth’s prehistoric past. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with history in the heart of one of Wisconsin’s natural wonders!

McNeal
2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:15, 2026-03-22 19:30 - 21:15 | Herro-Franke Studio Theater, 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
Direct from a sold-out Broadway run, Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar’s thrilling and darkly comic new work follows Jacob McNeal — a brilliant yet dangerously charming novelist obsessed with his own genius. On the eve of his greatest achievement, his thirst for whiskey, fractured relationships, and curious fascination with artificial intelligence threatens to unravel everything. You’ll experience jaw-dropping projections and special effects at this opening production in the new Herro-Franke Studio Theater, as McNeal explores the price of greatness and raises vital questions about art, truth and originality in the not-too-distant future.
“A brilliant and transfixing new play… Akhtar goes to a place that few writers have visited so effectively.” – The Atlantic
By Ayad Akhtar
Directed by Mark Clements

Southern Accents: The Ultimate Tom Petty Experience
2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Mineral Point Opera House, 139 High Street, Mineral Point, WI, 53565
The look, style, and sound of the Heartbreakers at their peak.
Southern Accents recreates the music, style & sound of Tom Petty professionally with immaculate precision and wildly contagious enthusiasm. They bring the Tom Petty Experience to the Mineral Point Opera House on Saturday, March 21, at 7:30 pm. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Tickets range from $30 to $40 (plus taxes and fees) and will increase by $5 on the day of the show. Friends of the MPOH will have access to tickets starting Tuesday, July 1 at 8:00 am, and the general public on Tuesday, July 15 at 8:00 am.
When he died on October 2, 2017, Tom Petty left behind a lifetime of classic songs — songs that are woven into the very fabric of popular culture. Those songs live on in Petty’s dozens of albums, both as a solo artist and with the Heartbreakers, but now that the man himself is gone, so is the opportunity to experience him delivering them live to a crowd of adoring fans. But there is the next best thing: Southern Accents, the ultimate Tom Petty tribute band.
Comprising six superlative musicians from Nashville’s rich music scene, Southern Accents have been bringing fans the Petty experience for the last three years, not only performing his timeless hits with exacting reverence but even looking and acting the part. At the helm is Petty doppelganger, Ronnie Gregg, who sports the straw-colored locks and Mad Hatter haberdashery of “Don’t Come Around Here No More” era Petty, not to mention the signature voice and funky moves. Backing him are musicians who’ve toured with the likes of some of the biggest names in music today, all of whom know both the licks and the looks of their counterparts in the Heartbreakers. These are veteran players who’ve proven themselves over the years in a slew of major professional projects and dedicate their time and attention to Southern Accents for one simple reason: They love sharing the music of Tom Petty.
And when Southern Accents take the stage, they embody not just the music but the feeling of a Petty concert. The band loves the songs you love, of course, blockbuster hits like “American Girl” and “Refugee.” But they also love the possibility of exposing their audiences to Petty songs they might not know, older rarities, and obscure B-sides like “Honey Bee” and “Crawling Back to You.” A typical Southern Accents show will have audiences singing along and probably shedding a tear or two, out of joy, for sure, and also out of reverence for the dearly departed, one of the greatest American artists of all time.

Ain’t Misbehavin’ The FATS WALLER Musical Show
2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Stackner Cabaret, 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
Step into a jumpin’ jazz joint where the legendary music of Fats Waller takes center stage. Five extraordinary actor-musicians transform into a jubilant swing band for the ages in this Tony Award-winning musical — last seen in our 2013/14 Season — that brings the razzle-dazzle spirit of the Roaring Twenties to the 2020s. Get ready to sing, dance and let loose with this brilliant celebration of an iconic trailblazer and his lasting legacy.
“Classy and glamorous… a dose of old-school pizzazz.” – Chicago Tribune
Created and Originally Directed by Richard Maltby Jr.
Conceived by Richard Maltby Jr. & Murray Horwitz
Directed by E. Faye Butler

Rituals, Spells & Charms
2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Kenilworth Square East – Jan Serr Studio, 1925 E Kenilworth Pl, Milwaukee, 53202, United States
Radhe Rahde; Rites of Holi, from Indian-American filmmaker Prashant Bhargava, features a live-score from the jazz great Vijay Iyer, and portrays the joyful, chaotic and colorful celebration of springtime in India. Canadian composer Nicole Lizée brings a film/composition which is an ode to the Alfred Hitchcock film The Birds.
And the Present Music ensemble gives composer/DJ Jlin Patton’s funky Little Black Book a dynamic choreographic treatment.
David Bloom conducts.

August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson
2026-03-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Checota Powerhouse Theater, 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
August Wilson’s explosive, award-winning play is a gripping story of family, legacy and the choices that define us. During the Great Depression, the Charles household reaches a boiling point over a decision that will define them: sell the family’s cherished heirloom piano to secure their fortune or preserve it as a testament to their ancestor’s spirit and struggle. The ghosts of the past collide with the promise of the future in this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece. From the celebrated director Lou Bellamy, who brought Milwaukee Rep audiences the acclaimed August Wilson’s Fences, The Piano Lesson marks our ninth production in Wilson’s American Century Cycle.
“Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” – The New York Times
By August Wilson
Directed by Lou Bellamy

Gershwin and Friends presented by WI Philharmonic
2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E Forest Street, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, 53066, United States
Join us as the Philharmonic gives its first performance in a decade of one of the most beloved of American masterpieces, George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody In Blue” — all surrounded by much of the great American popular music that Gershwin himself would have recognized. Jason Kutz, the young piano genius behind Madison’s hottest Jazz ensemble, Mr. Chair, joins us as soloist for what promises to be an unforgettable event.

George Gershwin, arr. Bruce Chase: Fascinatin’ Rhythm
Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond, arr. Chris Brubeck: The Time Out Suite
Gershwin, arr. Robert Russell Bennett: Porgy and Bess
Various, arr. Calvin Custer: Salute to the Big Bands
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue (Jason Kutz, piano)

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
2026-03-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:30
Experience the magic of Christmas like never before! This uplifting holiday classic comes to life as a high-energy radio play, blending 1940s retro charm with hilarious theatrical hijinks, as five multi-talented actors portray dozens of characters with vintage sound effects, favorite songs and lovable Christmas spirit, right in front of your eyes (and ears). A mix of humor, heart and hope, this enchanting show has captivated audiences across the country and delivers a nostalgic treat that’s gift wrapped for you and your loved ones of all ages.
Adapted by Joe Landry
Based on the story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern
Directed by Jonathan Hetler

Anytime Anywhere Meditation Course
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Tergar Meditation Community of Madison, 301 S. Blount St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join Tergar Madison for a 5-week hybrid workshop designed to make meditation enriching and accessible from anywhere. This program will guide you through the essential topics of awareness, compassion, and wisdom, blending traditional teachings with modern insights. The workshop will be led by Scott Anderson, an experienced meditator and teacher who combines his expertise in meditation with a background in kinesiology to help participants integrate meditation with daily life to support well-being.
Meets on Wednesdays, April 2 – April 30.
In person and Zoom options available.

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra: Dueling Violins
2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State Street, Madison, Wisconsin, 53703, United States
Prepare to be mesmerized as two extraordinary violin masters, Gilles Apap and Eric Silberger, return to the stage for Dueling Violins—not as rivals, but as creative counterparts. Highlighting their individual artistry through solo works like Sinding’s Suite in A Minor, Barber’s deeply expressive Violin Concerto, Op. 14, and Sarasate’s fiery Zigeunerweisen, the two will also join forces for Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor. Anchoring the program is Haydn’s Symphony No. 47, a luminous work that brings balance and depth to an unforgettable evening. Having captivated audiences in past seasons, Apap and Silberger return for a performance that promises a celebration of violin mastery at its finest.
