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  • Documentary Film showing

    First Presbyterian Church (FPC) 200 S. Lincoln Ave., Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States

    The documentary “Plastic People” investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Leading scientists are finding these particles in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. Acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong visited leading scientists around the world and has collaborated with […]

    Free of charge

  • Madison New Music Ensemble

    Art + Literature Lab 111 S. Livingston St., Madison

    An evening of contemporary classical music. The ensemble is dedicated to the performance of current compositions by contemporary composers whose works are related to the tradition of “written-out music” (concert music) which has been a mainstay of Western musical culture for many years. Founded in 2019, the ensemble comprised of Madison’s professional musicians, play music […]

    $15 – $20

  • Madison New Music Ensemble concert

    Arts+Literature Laboratory 111 S. Livingston St. #100, Madison

    The Madison New Music Ensemble is pleased to present its third concert at the Arts + Literature Lab on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors/students. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Location: Art + Literature Laboratory, 111 S. Livingston St., Madison, WI

    $15 – $20

  • Matthew West: Don’t Stop Praying Tour

    The Riverside Theater 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    Dubbed “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard), Matthew West has notched 38 No.1 songs combined as an artist and songwriter and has been awarded RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications. West is also a five-time GRAMMY nominee, NSAI’s 2022 Songwriter-Artist of the Year, ASCAP’s 2023 Golden Note Award recipient, ASCAP’s Songwriter of the Year […]

    $41.21
  • Event flyer for Music & Stories by Wisconsin Public Radio, hosted by Lori Skelton, on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at Anodyne Coffee Roasting, Walker’s Point.
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    WPR’s Music and Stories hosted by Lori Skelton

    Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. 224 W. Bruce Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    Join Wisconsin Public Radio for a night of live music and storytelling in the city of Milwaukee. “Afternoon Classics” host Lori Skelton will guide you through the evening, leading interviews with two local musicians and a Q&A session with the audience. You’ll meet and hear music from Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra cellist Peter J. Thomas and […]

    Free

  • Gunhild Carling: Sweden’s Queen of Swing at the LuCille Tack Center for the Arts

    LuCille Tack Center for the Arts 400 N School Street, Spencer, United States

    Swedish musical sensation, Gunhild Carling, is an internationally acclaimed superstar whose show is a can’t-miss event! Whether she is singing favorite swing and jazz standards, playing one of many instruments (trumpet, trombone, harmonica, oboe, harp, flute, recorder, or jazz bagpipe) or juggling and tap dancing, Gunhild’s sublime showmanship shines through. And just wait for the […]

    $30
  • A man with a beard, wearing a suit jacket and striped shirt, sings passionately with his mouth open and one hand raised against a blurred background.
    Fall Opera Theatre

    Fall Opera Theatre

    Kenilworth Square East – Jan Serr Studio 1925 E Kenilworth Pl, Milwaukee, United States

    Step into a world of drama, passion, and unforgettable music as UWM Opera Theatre takes the stage for its Fall production! Featuring talented student singers bringing you a production of timeless storytelling to life with vibrant energy and artistry. Don’t miss this stunning showcase of voices and vision from the next generation of performers!

    $22.00
  • A violin is displayed in the center, surrounded by sepia-toned vintage photographs of people, some holding violins or in group settings.

    Chamber Music Milwaukee – Music in the Times of War

    Music Building – Recital Hall 2400 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, United States

    Chamber Music Milwaukee presents a concert with the theme of music in times of war, including music of the Holocaust. As part of this event, Jamie Hofman, Director of UWM String Academy, will perform on one of the violins from Violins of Hope. The concert will be preceded by a talk by Jewish educator Jody […]

    Free
  • Come From Away

    Come From Away

    Checota Powerhouse Theater 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 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 […]

    $25 – $150
  • Shark Week

    Shark Week

    Cave of the Mounds 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, 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, […]

    $15.99 – $24.99

  • Meet Local Writer Robert Vajgrt, Author of The Story in Your Head, at the Caramel Crisp Bookstore

    Caramel Crisp Corner Bookstore 200 D City Center, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

    Throughout his career managing architectural projects, Bob Vajgrt noticed something critical: “There’s books about managing people, leading people, but the gap was, how do you do that by leading and managing from who you are?” Bob grew up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in the late 60s and early 70s—a town small enough that kids could ride […]

    free