1. Call for Artists: Watercolor Wisconsin 2020
WEDNESDAY AT 4 P.M. | WUSTUM CHAS A MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
The digital entry deadline for Racine Art Museum’s 54th annual watercolor exhibition is this Wednesday at 4 p.m., so if you enjoy water-coloring, reside of Wisconsin and are over the age of 18, you can submit your piece or two. More details about requirements and specifications are on their website. Entry fee is $35.
2. Neighborhood Gems: Behind the Scenes
THURSDAY 6-7 P.M. | VIRTUAL
Featuring presentations from all around Milwaukee, including the Peace Garden Project MKE, Pulaski Park, AWE’s Artist in residency and more, this live virtual Doors Open program is presented by Historic Milwaukee and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service to give you a little glimpse of some “behind the scenes” stories of Milwaukee. You can register to join via Zoom or stream on Facebook.
It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!
3. “Jazz” in the Parking…ing Lot
THURSDAY 6-8 P.M. | CAFÉ BENELUX
This is the last week of this event! If you miss grabbing a drink with friends and enjoying some live music, Café Benelux has got your back! This week’s featured artist is Kyle Feerick. You can grab a drink at the Lux Container Bar and socially distance while jamming out to some great music.
4. HKE MKE 2020
ALL WEEK, 7 A.M.- 7 P.M. | RIVERSIDE PARK, WASHINGTON PARK, MENOMENEE VALLEY
The weather is looking perfectly fall this week, so that means it’s great to get outside and hike in Milwaukee’s beautiful parks. The Urban Ecology Center is partnering with the Rotary Club of Milwaukee to give you a week of family-friendly hiking through Riverside Park, Washington Park and Menomonee Valley. Registration for guided hikes is $25. Sign up is still required for self-led hikes, but they are free. Participants can set up fundraising pages as well to raise money in support of the Urban Ecology Center.
5. Dinosaur Adventure Drive-Thru Milwaukee
ALL WEEK 9 A.M.-8 P.M. | WAUKESHA COUNTY EXPO CENTER
It is the last week to hop in the car to venture over to the Waukesha County Expo Center to see life-sized, “living,” “breathing” dinosaurs. Featuring a 40-foot T-Rex, a 30-foot Brachiosaurus, a Velociraptor and more, there’s fun for the whole family from the comfort of your car!
