Featured Events
1. Hamilton
ALL WEEKEND | MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The iconic and highly decorated story of passion, unstoppable ambition and the dawn of a new nation has parked its tour bus in Milwaukee for the first of two weeks, taking over the Marcus Center. Tickets to six showtimes across this weekend are on sale here.
2. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven & Haydn
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | BRADLEY SYMPHONY CENTER
Kerson Leong, an instrumentalist praised by the Toronto Star as “one of the greatest violinists,” will perform Beethoven’s melodic violin concerto. Plus, listen for dramatic timpani throughout Haydn’s aptly named “Drumroll” symphony, conducted by 18th century expert Bernard Labadie. Tickets are available on the MSO website.
3. John Mulaney
SUNDAY AT 7 P.M. | RIVERSIDE THEATER
Four-time Emmy Award, Critics Choice Award and WGA Award-winning writer, comedian and actor John Mulaney is coming to the Riverside with fresh material. Tickets to the Milwaukee stop on his “Mister Whatever” tour are on sale here.
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4. Ian Bagg
ALL WEEKEND | MILWAUKEE IMPROV
You can catch comedian Ian Bagg while he’s in town for five showtimes at the Improv. Cohost of the “Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff and Ian” podcast, Bagg has made appearances on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Tonight Show” and award-winning movies like MVP 2. Tickets are available here.
5. Mocktail Dinner
THURSDAY AT 6:30 P.M. | ONESTO
Head to the Third Ward’s Onesto for an evening featuring a four-course dinner. Each course will be complimented by a thoughtfully crafted alcohol-free cocktail. See Thursday night’s menu and reserve your spot online.
6. Rascal Flatts
THURSDAY AT 7 P.M. | FISERV FORUM
Country music stars Rascal Flatts have hit the road again, and they’re stopping at the Forum for one night only. Tickets to see the trio that brought us songs like “Bless The Broken Road” and “What Hurts The Most” on their “Life is a Highway” tour are on sale here.
7. Author Talk: Amelia Klem Osterud
FRIDAY AT 6:30 P.M. | BOSWELL BOOK COMPANY
Boswell is hosting author and Milwaukee Public Library Services Manager Amelia Klem Osterud for an evening centered around her new book The 388 Tattoos of Captain George. You can reserve your spot here.
8. Mondo Lucha!
FRIDAY FROM 7-11 P.M. | THE COOPERAGE
Experience an amalgam of Mexican wrestling, burlesque performances, sideshow carnival acts and rock ‘n’ roll at The Cooperage on Friday night. This high-flying extravaganza starts at 7 p.m., and you can get tickets here.
9. Bucks vs. Nuggets
FRIDAY AT 8:30 P.M. | FISERV FORUM
Our hometown Bucks are taking on the Denver Nuggets inside the Forum on Friday night. Tip-off is at 8:30 p.m.
10. Winter Beer Invitational
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | INVENTORS BREWPUB
Friday’s Homebrew Expo celebrates the regional homebrewing community with a vendor marketplace, sampling of handcrafted beers, an equipment swap meet and a homebrew competition to top it off. On Saturday, guests can enjoy unlimited samples from 20 breweries at the official Winter Beer Invitational.
11. Crafted Without Proof: A Zero-ABV Masterclass
SATURDAY FROM 11:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. | MASON STREET GRILL
Mason Street Grill is hosting a class designed for the sober-curious and anyone looking to expand their at-home cocktail repertoire. Small plates will be served to fuel guests through the mastery of three zero-ABV cocktails. Get tickets here.
12. Milwaukee Admirals vs. Iowa Wild
SATURDAY AT 6 P.M. | UW-MILWAUKEE PANTHER ARENA
Watch the Milwaukee Admirals face off against the Iowa Wild on Saturday night inside the Panther Arena. The first 1,000 kids — 14 and under — will take home a youth jersey, courtesy of Children’s Wisconsin. Grab tickets here.
13. Make a Cutting Board
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | ROCKLER WOODWORKING AND HARDWARE
Using domestic cherry wood and supplies provided by Rockler, guests will learn fundamental woodworking techniques and complete a 3/4‑by‑12‑by‑16‑inch board to take home. Tickets to the three-hour class on Saturday or Sunday are available here.
14. Vegan Brunch Pop-Up
SUNDAY FROM 11 A.M.-3 P.M. | X-RAY ARCADE
Ste Martaen Vegan Catering is bringing the all-vegan brunch back to X-Ray Arcade on Sunday. You can order in advance or take your chances at the bar day-of.
15. Milwaukee Wave vs. St. Louis Ambush
SUNDAY AT 3:05 P.M. | UW-MILWAUKEE PANTHER ARENA
Watch the Milwaukee Wave play the St. Louis Ambush on Sunday afternoon inside the Panther Arena. It’s Princesses, Superheroes and Villains Day – join the pregame costume parade, watch Brad Beach suit up as a superhero and enjoy one of the most family-favorite theme games of the year. Get tickets here.
