Destroyer Solo
➸ Nov. 1
Dan Bejar will bring his guitar, but no Destroyer bandmates, to the intimate confines of Prospect Avenue’s Back Room @ Colectivo as part of his first one-man tour in three years. pabsttheater.org
The Staves
➸ Nov. 3
The British folk band made up of three sisters stops by Turner Hall Ballroom in support of its latest EP, Sleeping in A Car. Their second record was produced by Eau Claire’ s Justin Vernon, whose long-awaited follow-up 22, A Million came out in September. turnerhallballroom.org
Milwaukee Coffee Festival
➸ Nov. 5
Even coffee lightweights will deepen their appreciation of their stimulant of choice at this one-day fest at the Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center. Plus, many MKE roasters will be on hand to make sure you stay wired.
urbanecologycenter.org
Brett Newski
➸ Nov. 5
The well-traveled singer brings his set back home to the welcoming arms of the Cactus Club to debut his latest. He’ll be accompanied by Chicago’s indie rock band The Kickback and Milwaukee’s one-man Detlef Schrempf. cactusclubmilwaukee.com
Milwaukee Running Festival
➸ Nov. 5-6
This affair offers races for almost every speed ranging from one mile to a Boston Marathon-qualifying 26.2 big one. Think of it as an opportunity for your muscles and vital organs to counter the year’s bacon and beer fests. milwaukeerunningfestival.com
Edo de Waart conducts Beethoven
➸ Nov. 19-20
Before Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s director Edo de Waart packs up and heads off to New Zealand, he’ll take one more pass at the always-popular compositions of Beethoven at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. mso.org
Tory Lanez
➸ Nov. 22
This hip-hop-singing Canadian told Rolling Stone he aims to be the best live performer of his generation. That’s one reason he’s taken crowd-surfing to a new level by walking on the hands of attendees (evidence below). Check his progress, and perhaps his shoes’ soles, this month at The Rave. therave.com
Shop for a Cause
Couture for a Cure
◆ Nov. 1
Raise your pinkies and pull out the Prada. Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer (the MACC Fund) is the beneficiary of this fashion show and luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. womenformacc.org
Ronald McDonald house holiday boutique and luncheon
◆ Nov. 5
Faye’s supplies the duds for this fashion show and boutique combo at Pewaukee’s Country Springs Hotel. The catwalking benefits the temporary respite for those with children in the hospital. rmhcmilwaukee.org
Junior League Holiday Boutique
◆ Nov. 18
As the Junior League’s largest annual fundraiser, this mega shopping fest at the Radisson North Shore features local retailers and makers and helps fund the League’s volunteer work. jlmilw.org
