WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Receive free general admission to Betty Brinn Children’s Museum and Milwaukee Public Museum when you show your Milwaukee Art Museum Member card. Please check each museum for hours.

Join us for a hands-on cooking adventure where you’ll gain skills for outdoor cooking! In this class, we’ll teach you how to create a meal over a campfire and camp stove, using simple, yet effective techniques. Staff will review basic camping cooking equipment, build a campfire suitable for cooking, discuss safety around campfire cooking, and […]

The young and wild Prince Hal is now King in his own right. His enemies and allies have something in common: they all underestimate him. Now, King Henry will make his indelible mark on the world, silence the doubters, and set England on the path to decades of chaos and infighting. Directed by Sam D. […]

Traditional ballads, original songs, sea shanties, and questionable stories with Tom Kastle. “Long ago, I was invited to a “sing” at the Tailors Guild Hall in Dublin. They said, “Anyone who isn’t in church will be there”. This is he closest thing since those days. Songs, stories, and fine brews. Join us!”

1776, America’s Prize Winning Musical May 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 7:30pm; May 4th at 2:00pm, Theatre Arts Center It is the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas […]

The Milwaukee Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Thomas Gamboa, announces its spring concert performance entitled Heroes and Legends. The performance features stirring melodies and heroic themes. Thrill to the exciting music of Star Wars and to the legendary strains of Ireland: Of Legend and Lore. Enjoy The Magic of Andrew Lloyd Webber, a […]

Join us for a stellar organ concert! Milwaukee WI – 3-21-25 – The American Guild of Organists-Milwaukee Chapter and Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church invites you to an extraordinary organ concert featuring acclaimed organist James Kennerley on Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 PM in historic Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, 914 E. Knapp Street, Milwaukee. Experience an […]

Orchestra concert presented by Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra

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 […]

For 50 years, this Canadian musical legend has been capturing in song the essence of human experience – while fiercely striving to make it better. One of Canada’s finest artists, Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. His remarkable journey has seen him embrace folk, jazz, rock, and […]

Dollar-a-Day Boys This program is as entertaining as it is important and sheds light on a little known story of the CCC boys! Bill Jamerson is a singer/storyteller based in Ironwood, Michigan. For the past twenty years he has presented programs on the lumberjacks, iron miners and ski jumpers as well as CCC Boys. Prior […]

– 8 spots available – 🎨 Miniature Speed Painting Class for beginners Join our artist, Matt, a board game enthusiast, to learn how to quickly paint miniatures! Matt has been painting miniatures for 15 years, and he would like to share his hobby with you! No experience necessary – just a willingness to have fun […]

An Evening with Wisconsin Poet Laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton “A Line Meant” Poetry Event At the Caramel Crisp Bookstore! Thursday, May 8th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm 200 City Center Oshkosh Wisconsin 920 231 4540 The Caramel Crisp Bookstore is honored to be hosting Wisconsin Poet Laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton, on Thursday, May 8th, as […]

See the Drama Desk-nominated performance of The Other Mozart, a theatrical performance that the New York Times calls “Strikingly beautiful”. The Other Mozart tells the true, forgotten story of Nannerl Mozart, the sister of Amadeus – a prodigy who performed throughout Europe with her brother to equal acclaim, but her work and her story faded […]

The Antigo Community Theatre presents a Dinner Theater: “Murder: RSVP” on May 8th, 9th at 7:00 pm, with a Saturday, matinee on May10 at 1:00 pm, at Northstar Lanes (400 […]

Rucksack Revolution is the melding of two of Wisconsin’s most recognized modern singer-songwriters. Adam Greuel, of the high-energy string band Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, and Sarah Vos, of the folk-inspired […]

Central Wisconsin Musicians present a night of music from the around the world to celebrate heritage, unity, and the spirit of song!

For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after […]

The young and wild Prince Hal is now King in his own right. His enemies and allies have something in common: they all underestimate him. Now, King Henry will make […]

It’s never too early to learn to love art! Smush, press, and shape air-dry clay to create travel-inspired texture tiles. Then join in the sing-alongs at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. This monthly program is designed especially for visitors ages five and under (with an adult).

Trillium Driving Tour, Native Plant Sale Birding & Native Plant Workshops

**Every Friday through November** Cave of the Mounds is thrilled to announce the launch of its exclusive Blacklight & Brews Tour, an enchanting and unforgettable experience designed for adults. This […]

A 21+ event at Old World Wisconsin! Remember your first-ever trip to Old World Wisconsin? Seeing sparks fly in the Blacksmith Shop, peering greedily at the candy-laden shelves of the […]

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 […]

Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra concludes its 50th anniversary season with an epic performance of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”, in collaboration with Chippewa Valley Festival Choir and two guest soloists. It is a symphony of hope, determination, and excitement – sentiments that have sustained CVSO for 50 years and will lead it into new […]

For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision, in the process […]

The young and wild Prince Hal is now King in his own right. His enemies and allies have something in common: they all underestimate him. Now, King Henry will make his indelible mark on the world, silence the doubters, and set England on the path to decades of chaos and infighting. Directed by Sam D. […]

Experience the heart and harmony of Wattle & Daub, a folk duo from Northern Illinois, whose songs blend tradition, social commentary and audience connection. They are husband and wife Tim […]

Join us for our annual Mother’s Day Event at BackYard Garden Center to enjoy a Saturday full of fun, flowers, crafters & food!! Food trucks and over 35 craft vendors will be on site from 9:00-2:00. This event is located at a beautiful country greenhouse nursery that is fully stocked with annuals, perennials, fruit trees, […]

Dive into the underground world of Villa Louis with Wisconsin State Archaeologist Amy Rosebrough. This special program will detail 14,000 years of ‘hidden’ history that can be found on the Villa Louis grounds. Learn about battles, French colonies, ancient campsites and more during this intriguing hour. The tour starts in the Brisbois Fur Warehouse on […]

The event begins with a Friday night square dance. Saturday afternoon activities include Maypole dance and music workshops. The evening concert features Roochie Toochie, The Down Hill Strugglers and Cedar County Cobras. There is a gospel sing Sunday at 11:00.

Explore the exhibition “The Brilliance of the Spanish World: El Greco, Velázquez, Zurbarán” with Jacobo Lovo, Managing Artistic Director of Latino Arts, Inc. and City of Milwaukee Friend of Art (2024). Consider the artworks together through Jacobo’s lens as an educator, enthusiast, and amplifier of the Milwaukee Hispanic community’s diverse cultural arts traditions.

This singer-songwriter duo is a Black Hawk favorite. Cris’ music reflects his childhood–born in South Texas, the son of migrant workers who moved from one harvest site to another, providing […]

Stop playing wine roulette. Instead of gambling money on a bottle of wine just to find out you actually HATE red blends, grab your Uncork Me Wisconsin tickets and sample […]

**Every Saturday through November** Unique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You will learn about ultraviolet light, fluorescence, […]

Join us as we host our second Blind Tiger Night Market. Between 5-9pm on Saturday, May 10th, there will be something for everyone, including: — Over a dozen Madison- and Milwaukee-area artists and makers are bringing their crafts — Opportunities to DIY crafts yourself — Common Pasta food truck will be feeding us — Ice […]

Join us for an AfterGlow in The Grand Lounge featuring Franki Moscato! Midwest Dueling Pianos has quickly become one of the most sought after Dueling Piano production companies in the […]

Experience the timeless classics of Chicago like Saturday in the Park and You’re the Inspiration. Proceeds will support aspiring local musicians. Visit aliveagaintribute.com to learn more about the band today!

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 […]

For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after […]

The Portage Road Songwriters Guild is a group of 9 supportive, creative singer-songwriters that have been nourishing new songs into existence for over 20 years. The Coffee House has hosted […]

The young and wild Prince Hal is now King in his own right. His enemies and allies have something in common: they all underestimate him. Now, King Henry will make […]