1. World Premiere Wisconsin
MARCH 1-JUNE 30 | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
March marks the kickoff of this statewide festival celebrating new plays and musicals around Wisconsin. On tap locally is Renaissance Theaterworks’ Tidy, a mystery play inspired by The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (March 24-April 16); the Florentine Opera’s modern take on Mozart and Da Ponte’s Così fan tutte: REMIX (March 17-26); and Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s HOOPS (March 10-April 2), all about the cultural significance of hoop earrings. That’s just a peek at this month’s lineup, which includes 12 shows in and beyond Milwaukee.
2. “Mamá Said: A Reflection on Maternal Figures”
MARCH 1-JUNE 2 | CAFÉ CON ARTE
Artists and friends of Latino Arts consider the maternal relationships in their lives at this multidisciplinary exhibition. The visuals will reflect on the stories of these relationships, both positive and negative. latinoartsinc.org
VOTE FOR MILWAUKEE’S BEST BEER!
What’s Brew City’s best? We’ve picked 16 of our favorite Milwaukee craft beers for a March Madness-style tournament, but it’s up to you to pick the winner! Will it be bright and hoppy? Dark and malty? A zippy lager? Every one is worthy of the title; who will claim the sudsy crown?
3. Andy Fletcher & Katie Musolff
MARCH 3-APRIL 15 | TORY FOLLIARD GALLERY
These married artists are lifelong Wisconsin residents who use the state as inspiration for their work. Fletcher looks at the macro side with landscape paintings, while Musolff explores the micro with her brushstrokes, creating plants, root systems and more. Explore their rural portraiture at this gallery. toryfolliard.com
4. Women and Girls in Science
MARCH 4 | WEHR NATURE CENTER
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Wehr Nature Center is celebrating the work of women pioneers in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math). There will be children’s science activities and opportunities to connect with women working locally in these fields. The event is recommended for youngsters ages 10 and up. friendsofwehr.org
5. Shamrock Shuffle
MARCH 4 | MULTIPLE NEIGHBORHOODS
This annual bar crawl brings thousands of people to the city each year to celebrate the Irish holiday with drinks, food and music. The event takes you through four streets and neighborhoods: Water Street, Martin Luther King Drive, Walker’s Point and Brady Street. The organizer also hosts a St. Patrick’s-themed 4K race called the Jig Jog along the lakefront the morning of the shuffle. swarmmevents.com
6. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
MARCH 7 | FISERV FORUM
Relive the “Glory Days” with Bruce Springsteen. The rock legend will be in town for an arena performance along with his longtime backers the E Street Band. It’s the superstar’s first tour since 2017. fiservforum.com
7. August Wilson’s Seven Guitars
MARCH 7-APRIL 2 | MILWAUKEE REP
Floyd “Schoolboy” Barton is a struggling singer in 1940s Pittsburgh when a major recording studio offers him a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He grapples with the question: “What would you do for a chance to live out your dream?” milwaukeerep.com
8. Taste of MKE
MARCH 9 | ITALIAN COMMUNITY CENTER
Twenty local restaurants host tastings at this event, which is in its 41st year. The “flavor showcase” is also a fundraiser for Broadscope Disability Services, which assists with independent living, employment and other programs for people with disabilities. broadscope.org
9. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show
MARCH 9-12 | WISCONSIN STATE FAIR PARK
This over-100-vendor exhibition celebrates fishing, hunting and more with a 5,000-gallon aquarium, a fastest retriever contest, a trophy deer contest and more. The Timberworks Lumberjacks will also be putting on a show with chainsaws and axes. jssportsshow.com
10. St. Patrick’s Day Parade
MARCH 11 | DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE
Did you know Milwaukee is home to one of the oldest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the country? The first street celebration was in 1843. Today, the parade celebrating Irish heritage begins on Wisconsin Avenue. saintpatricksparade.org
11. Pro Bull Riders Invitational
MARCH 11-12 | FISERV FORUM
Over 35 of the world’s best bull riders will be featured in this head-to-head competition at the Bucks arena. fiservforum.com
12. National Geographic Live: View From Above
MARCH 16 | UIHLEIN HALL
Former International Space Station commander Terry Virts took hours of video and thousands of images from the station’s 360-degree viewing module during his long career. He’ll be in Milwaukee to narrate his observations and stories from 220 miles above Earth. marcuscenter.org
13. One Trick Pony Vintage Pop-Up
MARCH 19 | THE COOPERAGE
One Trick Pony brings together some of the best vintage vendors around town for a quarterly pop-up. Expect to score vintage and handmade goods from local businesses. onetrickponymke.com
14. Hunchback of Notre Dame
MARCH 23-26 | MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Travel to Paris and watch the story of the fictional faces of Notre Dame Cathedral in this ballet. The costumes and set design promise to be almost as stunning as the dancers’ performances. milwaukeeballet.org
15. “Impractical Jokers” Live
MARCH 25 | MILLER HIGH LIFE THEATRE
Watch three grown men compete to embarrass each other in front of strangers at the “Impractical Jokers” live tour. The trio will share behind-the-scenes stories from their reality TV show, tell the audience about their backstory and perform standup sets. pabsttheatergroup.com
16. Brahms v. Radiohead
MARCH 31-APRIL 1 | BRADLEY SYMPHONY CENTER
Ever wonder what it would be like to blend Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 with Radiohead’s groundbreaking 1997 album, OK Computer? Probably not, but the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will answer that question for you anyway with help from guest vocalists and the full symphony. mso.org
17. “Ten at Ten”
THROUGH APRIL 9 | MUSEUM OF WISCONSIN ART, WEST BEND
Immerse yourself in the work of 10 emerging Wisconsin artists who represent the next generation to watch. The pieces bring to life fresh perspectives on topics ranging from gender and domestic violence to anxiety and the environment . The exhibition is only around for another month, so catch it while you still can.
