1. Elf in Concert
ALL WEEKEND | BRADLEY SYMPHONY CENTER
Celebrate 20 years of the classic holiday film about Buddy the Elf’s journey to New York City with live musical accompaniment from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
2. The Mousetrap
ALL WEEKEND | NEXT ACT THEATER
In this seasonal whodunit by Agatha Christie, enter snowy Monkswell Manor and see if you can solve the mystery along with the show. As with many murder mysteries, prepare for a twist ending.
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3. Perfectly Imperfect Holiday Market
FRIDAY FROM 10 A.M-4 P.M. | BROOKFIELD CONFERENCE CENTER
Get started on your holiday shopping by browsing over 120 vendors at this market hosted by Perfectly Imperfect 4 You, a business specializing in handmade wood signs.
4. Bayshore Holiday Entertainment
FRIDAY FROM NOON-2 P.M. | BAYSHORE MALL ROTUNDA
As part of Bayshore’s season-long holiday celebration, enjoy a steel drum performance of calpyso and jazz from Caribbean Eclipse.
5. Oh What Fun It Is To Run 5K
FRIDAY FROM 4:30-9:30 P.M. | CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL OF LIGHTS, CALEDONIA
At this festive, light-filled 5K race, participants will receive free apple cider and a glow necklace to become part of the dazzling display. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local children.
6. The Pfister Hotel’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
FRIDAY FROM 5-6:30 P.M. | THE PFISTER HOTEL
The hotel continues its tradition of lighting the lobby tree with warm beverages and holiday treats. The hotel bar Blue will also serve festive cocktails, and the hotel will collect non-perishable food items for the Hunger Task Force.
7. Holiday Shop, Stroll and Parade
FRIDAY AT 6 P.M. | SILVER SPRING DRIVE
Watch this annual holiday parade with Santa and his reindeer, live entertainment, children’s activities and a grand tree lighting. There will also be Black Friday deals at the shops along the street before and after the parade.
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8. Garrett Waite Trio – Explorations
FRIDAY FROM 8-10:30 P.M. | BAR CENTRO
Enjoy the melodic stylings of guitarist Garrett Waite, drummer Hannah Johnson and bassist Tim Ipsen. This local trio takes elements of rock, blues, folk and world music and infuses them with the improvisational nature of jazz.
9. Gimme Gimme Disco
FRIDAY AT 8 P.M. | X-RAY ARCADE, CUDAHY
This DJ dance party will spin disco hits from the ’70s and ’80s. Think ABBA dance party with a sprinkle of Donna Summers and Bee Gees. Disco attire is encouraged!
10. HYFIN Blackity Black Holiday Market
SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M.-3 P.M. | TURNER HALL BALLROOM
The second annual market from HYFIN features over 40 vendors, as well as live performances, photos with Santa, free local food and a resource bank offering services from local organizations.
11. 414 Flea
SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M.-5 P.M. AND SUNDAY FROM 12-5 P.M. | THE IVY HOUSE
This second annual market will include art, craft, vintage clothing and other wares from across the Midwest to browse on Small Business Saturday and the day after. There will be food trucks outside, and the Ivy House will have a full bar.
12. Sad Boy Saturday
SATURDAY FROM 9 P.M-2 A.M. | MIRAMAR THEATRE
Does the holiday have you feeling emo? Head to this East Side venue for an emo party featuring 2000s pop-punk favorites.
