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  • Rocky Horror Show

    Schauer Arts Center 147 N Rural St, Hartford

    A staged production of the delightfully subversive and zany classic promises an outrageous, interactive night of rock ‘n’ roll, camp, and chaos. The production features a talented local cast from southeastern Wisconsin, dazzling bespoke costumes, and all the wild energy that’s made Rocky Horror a global phenomenon for five decades. Audiences are encouraged to come […]

    $20
  • Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical

    Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical

    The Playhouse at Overture Center 201 State St, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

    Back by popular demand! Based on Dahl’s beloved classic, this captivating musical follows a brilliant little girl with extraordinary powers who refuses to let her cruel parents or a tyrannical headmistress hold her back. Armed with a sharp mind, a vivid imagination, and a bit of magic, Matilda dares to take a stand and rewrite […]

    $38.00
  • APERI ANIMAM presents METUS

    All Saints’ Cathedral 818 E Juneau Ave, Milwaukee

    Join us for a spine-chilling musical experience as spooky season begins. METUS—Latin for “agitation” or “fear”—will take you on a sonically eerie journey through repertoire that explores discomfort, frightening creatures, and even the confrontation of death itself. Free parking is available at the Lincoln Center for the Arts. Under the direction of Dr. Paul Thompson, […]

    $10 – $40
  • La Crosse Community Threatre

    La Crosse Community Theatre: Ken Ludwig’s Lend me a Tenor

    La Crosse Community Theatre 428 Front Street South, La Crosse, United States

    Enjoy a spectacular show at the La Crosse Community Theatre! In Ken Ludwig’s Lend me a Tenor, Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world-famous singer Tito Merelli, known as II Stupendo. The greatest tenor of his generation set to appear for one night only, as the star […]

  • Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really. – La Crosse

    Toland Theatre, 150 Lowe Center for the Arts 333 N. 16th Street, La Crosse, United States

    Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy By Kate Hamill Based Loosely on the Novel by Bram Stoker Directed by Mary Trotter Bouncing between horror and humor, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s seminal novel is a thrilling play that questions who the true monsters are. When your survival is at stake…will you be able to distinguish […]

  • Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble – Chamber Music Concert

    St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, ELCA 3515 E. Van Norman Ave., Cudahy, Wisconsin, United States

    A concert of works for horn with string trio, wind quintet, and oboe, will be presented at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, ELCA, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 3 p.m. The concert will feature works by Mike Keegan, Michael Haydn, Beethoven, and August Klughardt.

    Free
  • UWAY Concert

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts – Bader Hall 2419 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, United States

    The UW-Milwaukee Youth Wind and Percussion Ensembles program (“UWAY”) will present a concert of chamber ensemble pieces and repertoire for a large, symphonic wind-band. UWAY musicians are enrolled in grades eight through twelve and are actively involved in their school band/music program. Artist-faculty from the Peck School of the Arts at UW-Milwaukee lead UWAY rehearsals […]

    $10.00
  • China Lights: Magical Forest

    China Lights: Magical Forest

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, Wisconsin, United States

    With more than 40 sets of larger-than-life lantern displays, Boerner Botanical Garden in Whitnall Park will be transformed into a magical forest for this 2025 season! Complimentary live stage entertainment is included in the admission daily. The performance hours are 6:30pm, 7:30pm, and 9:00pm. Each show lasts for about 30 minutes. Stage performance might be […]

    $31.88
  • Violent Femmes

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

    As the culmination of their fall tour, the Violent Femmes will play a special “Evening with the Violent Femmes” show in their hometown of Milwaukee where they will perform their first two albums in their entirety. Violent Femmes formed in 1981 as an acoustic punk band playing on the streets of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their main […]

    $173.42
  • The Mexican Brass

    Northland Pines High School Auditorium 1800 Pleasure Island Rd Eagle RIver, WI, Eagle River, Illinois, United States

    World Class Brass Quintet musical group adding humor, showmanship and audience interaction. The vibrant performance combine classical, opera,jazz,pop and latin styles into an dynamic theatrical concert experience

    $35.00
  • AVB Community Band Concert “Mystery& Wonder”

    Aswhaubenon Performing Arts Center 2391 S. Ridge Road, Ashwaubenon

    Join the AVB Community Band for the second concert of its 44th season on Monday, Oct. 20, with an evening entitled “Mystery & Wonder” beginning at 7 p.m. at the beautiful Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center (PAC), 2391 S. Ridge Road in Ashwaubenon. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is at no charge, with donations appreciated […]

    Free
  • UWM Pop Ensemble – Live in Concert

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

    Experience the sound of today with UWM’s Pop Ensemble! This powerhouse group of students delivers a vibrant mix of pop, soul, and modern rock in a concert that highlights the creativity and artistry of student musicians. A must-see for fans of live commercial music! The UWM Pop Ensemble is a chamber ensemble that focuses on […]

    Free