WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Come aboard the Lake Geneva Cruise Line for a special Mother’s Day celebration! Your afternoon begins with a narrated cruise along the picturesque shores of Geneva Lake, where you’ll hear […]

Join us for this FREE For the Kids, By the Kids of Middleton event! What is AI? How does it work? What can we do with it? Run by curious Kids who are learning STEM concepts and are excited to share with everyone!

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. […]

Looking for something lovely to do on Mother’s Day? Call someone special and come to a one-of-a -kind Peninsula Music Festival concert, featuring two loved and local musicians and teachers, Sara Bong, piano and Mary Bell, flute. Sara and Mary will perform a program full of heartwarming music to make you and your guest feel […]

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 […]

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, […]

Trauma Informed Slow-Flow Yoga for Domestic Violence Survivors

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Verona Area Concert Band and Verona Area Wind Symphony will both perform a concert on Thursday May 15th from 7:30 – 9:00pm at the Verona Area High School Performing […]

We’re hosting a free wildlife photography exhibit featuring the stunning owl and eagle images of local photographer Tony Chapa, on Friday, May 16, from 5–7:30 PM. This is a free […]

**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 unique 1-hour tour promises a captivating journey through the cave, illuminated by ultraviolet lights that reveal the dazzling beauty of fluorescent minerals and formations. One […]

Veteran Milwaukee folksinger/songwriter David H.B. Drake will present a slideshow with a singalong on the theme of the Folk Revival of the 1950’s and 1960s. This should be a great […]

Soaring harmonies with a wild menagerie of instruments that includes guitars, harp, mandocello, banjo, ukulele, kazoo, harmonica, and percussion. Poignant originals with humor and heart.

Lyme Disease 5k to support Lyme Warrior

Celebrate the grand opening of Wittnebel’s Tavern! This historic tavern, first opened in the early 20th century, is the newest addition to the brewing experience at Old World Wisconsin. This […]

A deep dive into transformational Breathwork, healing Mantra, and revitalizing Chi Gong with beloved yogi musician & author, GIRISH.

You are invited to attend the Eugenie Mayer Bolz Family Concerts: Percussion Ensemble and Concert Orchestra. The WYSO Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Vicki Peterson Jenks and Dane Crozier, will perform The Chameleon by Andrew R. Stout and the traditional Londonderry Air. The Concert Orchestra, led by Christine Mata Eckel, will present Beseda (arr. […]

**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, and see the speleothems GLOW! The tour price includes a black light rental and a guided tour of Cave of the Mounds. Tickets are non-refundable. […]

Join the Ancora String Quartet at Taliesin’s famed Hillside Theater, for a “Schubertiad!” The quartet will perform Franz Schubert’s passionate and tragic masterpiece, Quartet in D Minor, D. 810, nicknamed the “Death and the Maiden” quartet. After that, they will be joined by cellist Trace Johnson in a performance of the ingenious C Major Quintet, […]

We conclude our season with the Milwaukee Musaik Chamber Orchestra and conductor Alexander Mandl spotlighting a fireworks guitar showcase featuring world-class guitar grandmaster Rene Izquierdo. A Milwaukee favorite, the renowned […]

Milwaukee LGBTQ+ Handbell Ringers

Cave After Dark Presents: Cheese & Wine Tasting Indulge in a unique evening experience with our Wine & Cheese Tasting and Cave Tour. Begin your night savoring an array of […]

Jim Witter, an HCPA perennial favorite, is a superb showman, great musician and an excellent creator of appealing shows. He has led strong tours, including Piano Men (Billy Joel & Elton John), I Write The Songs (Barry Manilow), and Crocodile Rockin’ (Elton John) all of which have delighted audiences, including ours. Based outside of Toronto, […]

You are invited to attend the Eugenie Mayer Bolz Family Concerts: Concert/Philharmonia Brass Choir & Philharmonia Orchestra. The Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Michelle Kaebisch, will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto in A Major, No. 23, K. 488 featuring soloist Rebecca Zhang. The program continues with Verdi’s Overture to Nabucco, Allerseelen by Richard Strauss (arr. Albert Oliver […]

Music from Big Pink is the debut studio album by The Band. Released in 1968, it employs a distinctive blend of country, rock, folk, classical, R&B, blues, and soul, and […]

Experience the grandeur of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 featuring pianist Fanya Lin, who wowed our audience in 2023, and Sibelius’ Nordic opus, Symphony No. 2, in SSO’s blockbuster Season Finale. Embark on a journey through the captivating soundscape of German-American Ingrid Stölzel’s City Beautiful as it opens the program.