1. Haunted Holidays
ALL WEEKEND | THE RAVE
The Rave has self-guided tours of their historic building with a creepy take on Christmas. There will be plenty of photo opportunities and views of the city. Tickets are available online.
It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!
2. Holiday Ornament Turning
FRIDAY AT 10 A.M. | ROCKLER WOODWORKING AND HARDWARE
This Brookfield hardware store is hosting a class teaching woodturning in order to make a one-of-a-kind ornament to take home. Get tickets on Eventbrite.
3. Christmas at CAM
FRIDAY AT 5 P.M. | CEDARBURG ART MUSEUM
The Cedarburg Art Museum will have fresh baked cookies, children’s activities and plenty of holiday cheer. And at the Sculpture Garden, the Lakefront Brewery Tap House will be serving up beer and nonalcoholic beverages.
4. Jibaro Fest MKE, A Christmas Party!
FRIDAY AT 5:30 P.M. | AMERICAN SERB HALL BANQUET
El Conquistador Latino Newspaper is hosting a Christmas Party with with comedian Elizardi Castro, who incorporates elements of language and culture for his one man show. Also enjoy cultural dancers, a sing-a-long and more.
5. Mom Rock
FRIDAY AT 6 P.M. | CACTUS CLUB
Mom Rock, a three piece rock band that offers a new take on the genre, takes the stage at the Cactus Club this Friday. The opener is The Keystones, an alternative-rock band from Milwaukee who take inspiration from The Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, and The Strokes.
6. Riverwest Radio Bake Sale Fundraiser
SATURDAY FROM 9 A.M.-10 P.M. | RIVERWEST RADIO
Riverwest Radio’s virtual bake sale fundraiser features 18 types of baked goods and local coffee. Preorder your cookies and pick them up Saturday. If you stop by between noon and 7 p.m., you’ll also catch the free holiday party.
7. Fizzy Frosty Ornament Making
SATURDAY 10 A.M. | DISCOVERY WORLD
Discovery World has a drop-in class where you can make an eclectic ornament that uses the science of chemical reactions to make fun holiday ornaments. It’s included with general admission, while supplies last.
8. 12 Bars of Christmas Milwaukee – Brady Street
SATURDAY 12 P.M. | BRADY STREET BARS
Throw on your ugly sweater and wander to 12 Brady Street bars for different drink specials and all the holiday spirit. The bar crawl supports Toys for Tots, which helps give kids toys for the holidays.
9. Trails-A-Glow: Kids & Families
SATURDAY FROM 4:30-8:30 P.M. | URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER
Drink hot cocoa, make winter-themed crafts and walk along Riverside Park’s illuminated trails while listening to stories from the tour guide. Register ahead online.
10. Impact Music Group Presents A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles
SATURDAY AT 6 P.M. | SHARON LYNN WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
This show is a tribute to two legendary bands, Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles. Hear fan-favorite songs and see a special performance that features both bands at once.
11. Comedy Night at Zócalo
SATURDAY AT 7 P.M. | ZÓCALO FOOD TRUCK PARK
Laugh the night away with a lineup of comedians and enjoy food from Zócalo Food Truck Park. And while you’re there, check out the heated huts that are available for reservation.
12. Jerry Seinfeld
SATURDAY AT 7 P.M. | MILLER HIGH LIFE THEATRE
The famed Jerry Seinfeld takes his classic comedy style to the Miller High Life Theatre. The show is open to all ages and doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online.
13. Emmitt James Juke Jamboree
SATURDAY AT 7 P.M. | RADIO MILWAUKEE
Radio Milwaukee is hosting a fundraiser concert to collect winter gear for those in need. It will feature a full-set by Emmitt James and the Stankface Quartet, and a DJ set by Capt IX.
14. Winter Grooves and Glam: A Night of Live Music and Drag!
SATURDAY AT 9 P.M. | COMPANY BREWING
Warm up from the cold with a night of drag and live music at Company Brewing. Proceeds will benefit Milwaukee’s LGBT Community Center. Buy tickets online or at the door.
15. Milwaukee Record Show
SUNDAY AT 10 A.M. | FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON MILWAUKEE AIRPORT
The Milwaukee Record Show will have collectors and dealers selling records, vinyl, DVDs, CDs and other media, including rare performances and bargain deals.
16. The 53212 Marketplace
SUNDAY AT 11 A.M. | THE GATHERING PLACE AND AMORPHIC BEER
Stop by The Gathering Place and Amorphic beer for this marketplace with over 30 local vendors. Find gifts for others – and maybe a few for yourself – like skincare, candles, specialty foods, jewelry and more.
