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  • Gershwin!

    Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

    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
  • The Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra – Live at the Skylight

    Skylight Music Theatre 158 N Broadway, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    Join us for an unforgettable night of live music as the Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra takes the stage at the Skylight Music Theatre! Under the direction of Curt Hanrahan, this ensemble features top Milwaukee jazz musicians who deliver dynamic performances, blending classic and contemporary standards with original works. Come hear their vibrant mix of swinging, soulful, […]

    Free
  • Stand Up Comedian Zane Lamprey

    Working Draft Beer Company 1129 E. Wilson Street, MADISON, Wisconsin, United States

    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
  • Coffee Chat

    The Pinery Coffee Co 300 N 3rd St, Suite 103, Wausau, United States

    Join Childcaring, Inc. at The Pinery Coffee Co. in Wausau on Tuesday, May 13 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Grab a coffee, have a seat, and let’s chat! If you can’t make it for coffee but would still like some information about providing child care (or anything else child care related) give us a call or visit […]

    Free
  • Anytime Anywhere Meditation Course

    Anytime Anywhere Meditation Course

    Tergar Meditation Community of Madison 301 S. Blount St, Madison, WI, 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 […]

    $25 – $75
  • Spring Literary Luncheon

    The Wisconsin City Club 900 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    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
  • Not Hot Ones

    The Root Note 115 4th St S, La Crosse, United States

    Come to the Root Note at 6 PM May 15th to watch local change makers answer questions about their work while eating progressively spicier and spicier chicken wings! The event ticket will include a night of entertainment, and 10 chicken wings prepared by the 2025 Wingapalooza winner Mia’s Kitchen LLC, as well as 3 local […]

    $25
  • Lecture: El Greco: Ambition and Defiance

    Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee

    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
  • Thursday Evening with David Cox

    Minocqua Brewing Company 2925 East Washington Avenue, Madison, United States

    A masterful singer-songwriter and guitarist, David Cox continues to mesmerize audiences at the Tap Room, blending sharp wit, heartfelt storytelling, and stellar musicianship. A longtime Steel Bridge Songwriter, his work has been praised by Tom McCarthy (AP, LA Times) as “original, funny, and heartbreaking” and by Grammy nominee Pat MacDonald as “brilliant and authentic.” Expect […]

    Free
  • Opera for the Young’s Production of The Magic Flute at the Plymouth Arts Center

    Plymouth Arts Center 520 East Mill Street, Plymouth, Wisconsin, United States

    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.
  • Songwriters Showcase

    Galena Center for the Arts 971 Gear St, Galena, Illinois, United States

    Songwriter Showcase is a platform that celebrates and nurtures regional singer-songwriters, promoting the creation and sharing of original music. This edition of the showcase features three talented artists who are making their mark in the Americana Folk, indie, and pop genres: Camela Widad, a mainstay Americana Folk troubadour, brings a blend of saintly charm and […]

    Free