1. Think Outside the Bachs
FRIDAY AT 5 P.M. | GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
First Fridays, a free concert series offered on the first Friday of every month, presents Think Outside the Bachs. The concert will feature local talent Tim Rebers and Maggie Rebers. It will also include laughs, puns and surprises in honor of April Fools! The concert is free to attend.
2. Cassadee Pope: Thrive Tour 2022
FRIDAY AT 8 P.M. | THE RAVE
GRAMMY-nominated, Platinum-certified singer-songwriter, Cassadee Pope, most notably known for her song “Wasting All These Tears” is on tour for her newest album THRIVE. This will be Pope’s 8th appearance at The Rave but her first time headlining as a country singer. Tickets are $20.50.
3. Trailbreaker Marathon
SATURDAY AT 8 A.M. | SCHUETZE RECREATION CENTER
Waukesha’s home-grown running event is back. Participants can choose to run a marathon, a half-marathon or a 5K run/walk. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the enhancement of city parks, trails, recreation programs and the urban forest.
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4. Bunny Hop
SATURDAY AT NOON | CREEKWOOD PARK
The Easter Bunny will be hopping all over Greenfield this Saturday! The hop will start at Creekwood Park and end at Konkel Park. The event will feature games, family friendly entertainment, food trucks, a “Fire & Ice” show by Mad Science and even the chance to take a picture with the Easter Bunny.
5. Milwaukee River Community Cleanup Day
SATURDAY AT NOON | COMPANY BREWING
Milwaukee craft brewers will be spending their Saturday picking up litter along the Milwaukee River trails in honor of Earth Month. The breweries involved include Amorphic Beer, Black Husky Brewing, Company Brewing, Gathering Place Brewing Company, Lakefront Brewery and Sprecher Brewing Co. Anyone who participates in the clean-up will receive a coupon for a free pint of beer at each of the participating breweries.
6. Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road The Final Tour
SATURDAY AT 8 P.M. | FISERV FORUM
After more than half a century as an iconic superstar, Elton John is on his final tour with over 300 concerts worldwide and it’s stopping in Milwaukee. Tickets start at $180.
7. City Center Comedy Show
SATURDAY AT 9 P.M. | SUNSTONE STUDIOS MKE
From the people who brought you Keg Stand Up, Cask Comedy and A Dandy Comedy Show, comes The City Center Comedy Show! Celebrate the city of Milwaukee with a night of comedy from the best established and up-and-coming Milwaukee comedians in the heart of downtown. Tickets are $15.
8. Lisa Curry
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | THE LAUGHING TAP
Get ready to laugh, internationally touring comedian and TV writer, Lisa Curry is bringing her stand-up show to The Laughing Tap. Tickets are $20.
9. Open House Puppy Shower
SUNDAY AT NOON | RESCUE GANG
Meet and pet adorable puppies at Rescue Gang’s puppy shower. Shower newly rescued puppies with gifts to keep them busy, comfy, full, happy and practicing their potty training skills. All puppies and dogs in attendance will be adoptable.
10. Lynee Arriale
SUNDAY AT 7 P.M. | THE JAZZ ESTATE
Internationally acclaimed pianist/composer and Milwaukee native, Lynee Arriale is returning to Wisconsin to celebrate her new album The Lights Are Always On. The performance will also feature bassist John Christensen and drummer Mitch Shiner. Tickets are $20-$27.
11. 96th annual REALTORS Home & Garden Show
ALL WEEKEND | EXPO CENTER AT WISCONSIN STATE FAIR PARK
Learn about the latest home improvement tips and trends during the last weekend of the home & garden show. Visit with over 350 exhibitors about landscaping, windows, decks, kitchen and bath design, plumbing or HVAC, foundation repair, tree services and more.
12. Milwaukee Ballet’s Push
ALL WEEKEND | WE ENERGIES FOUNDATION PERFORMANCE STUDIO
Pushing the boundaries of dance, award-winning choreographers Alejandro Cerrudo, Aleix Mañé and Stephanie Martinez will present captivating contemporary work through a powerful combination of music and movement. Tickets start at $40.
