1. Bandits on the Run + John Gallagher Jr.
FRIDAY FROM 8 P.M.-11 P.M. | ANODYNE COFFEE ROASTING CO.
Musical trio Bandits on the Run and Broadway star John Gallagher Jr. are performing a set at Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. Tickets are available in advance online for $15 and at the door for $18.
2. Hunxho
FRIDAY AT 8 P.M. | THE RAVE
Atlanta rapper Hunxho is performing at The Rave this Friday. He mixes instrumentals, auto-tuned melodies and heavy lyrics of his struggles living in the city. He has collaborated with big-name artists like 21 Savage and NoCap.
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3. Now and Then
FRIDAY AT 7:30 P.M. AND SUNDAY AT 2 P.M. | RACINE THEATRE GUILD
It’s opening weekend for Now and Then, a play about Jamie and his girlfriend Abby’s interesting interaction with a man who offers them $2,000 to have a drink with him. The play is a “heartfelt romantic comedy about time, choices, and the love we share.” Tickets are available online and at the box office.
4. AfroFuxion: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall in Milwaukee
FRIDAY FROM 10 P.M. TO 2 A.M. | ELMNT LOUNGE
Elmnt Lounge is hosting an Afrobeats and Amapiano dance party with music by DJ Leo. Entry is free before 10:30 p.m. and attendees must be 21 or older.
5. World Percussion Night
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FROM 7:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M. | JAN SERR STUDIO
UWM is hosting the World Percussion Night at Jan Serr Studio. The evening will feature Ko-Thi Dance Company and the UWM Steel PANthers Steel band along with other student ensembles.
6. The Savannah Sipping Society
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT 7:30 P.M., SUNDAY AT 2 P.M. | SUNSET PLAYHOUSE
It’s opening weekend for The Savannah Sipping Society play at Sunset Playhouse. The show is a comedy about four Southern women who need “to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines” and are drawn together by fate, which just so happens to be happy hour.
7. Family Free Day
SATURDAY FROM 9:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. | MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO
All guests are admitted to the Milwaukee County Zoo for free on Saturday. Parking and regular attraction fees still apply.
8. Spring Craft Market
SATURDAY FROM 9 A.M.-3 P.M. | OAK CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
The Oak Creek Community Center is hosting 50 vendors, crafters, and artisans for the Spring Craft Market. There is also a cash bar and food available for purchase.
9. Woodworking 101
SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M.-12 P.M. | ROCKLER WOODWORKING AND HARDWARE
Join others in a class learning the basics of woodworking. The class focuses on safety, planning projects, and the challenges of woodworking to help build your confidence in the craft. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and spots are limited.
10. Stop the Bleed
SATURDAY FROM 12 P.M.-1 P.M. | 5425 W. VLIET ST.
FitPOWER LLC is working with registered nurse Erin Cronn to help teach life saving schools. The goal is to “build resilience by better preparing the public to save lives.” The workshop is free and you can claim your spot online.
11. House Your Body
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT 9 P.M. | MAD PLANET
DJ deluxe TJK and residents John Hawley and Andrew Optimist are hosting a house music party at Milwaukee’s Mad Planet. This event is 21+ and there is a cover charge at the door.
12. Girls and STEM
SUNDAY FROM 9 A.M.-4 P.M. | DISCOVERY WORLD
Discovery World is bringing back its popular Girls and STEM exhibition. The museum will bring together over 20 exhibitors and organizations, providing hands-on activities and demonstrations. Tickets are available at the door.
13. Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop
SUNDAY FROM 2 P.M.-4 P.M. | MEQUON PUBLIC MARKET
Neutral Ground Clay Co. creator Lexi Passante is teaching attendees how to make their own pair of clay earrings. The workshop includes all materials and supplies, and jewelry is nickel free.
14. Sub-Radio
SUNDAY AT 6:30 P.M. | X-RAY ARCADE
Kickstand Productions is hosting pop group Sub-Radio at the X-Ray Arcade. Tickets are available online and at the door.
15. Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo
SUNDAY AT 4 P.M. | UIHLEIN HALL MARCUS CENTER
Erth’s interactive experience is suitable for audiences three and up. The audience can feed and interact with the dinosaurs that once roamed the earth.
