1. Winter in the Tropics: A Family Fun Fest
FRIDAY FROM 9 A.M.-NOON | MITCHELL PARK DOMES
Escape Milwaukee’s winter inside Mitchell Park’s Tropical Dome on Friday morning. “Winter in the Tropics” is the first iteration of Family Fun Fests at The Domes, and attendees of all ages can participate in the crafts, games, take-home activities, tropical fruit tasting and more. Get your activity kit here.
2. Buena Cara Record Release Show + Pommer + Versio Curs + Known Moons
FRIDAY AT 6 P.M. | CACTUS CLUB
The Cactus Club is hosting a night of rad noise with sad boys on Friday evening. Buena Cara, a three piece emo band, will be performing their upcoming album in its entirety, with support from Pommer, Versio Curs and Known Moons. Pay $10 in advance or $15 at the 6 p.m. door.
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3. Emo Night
FRIDAY FROM 6:30-11 P.M. | X-RAY ARCADE
X-Ray Arcade in Cudahy is hosting an all-ages emo night, with live music by Revival and Gold Steps cover bands. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Get tickets here.
4. Admirals vs. Wolves
FRIDAY AT 7 P.M. | UW-MILWAUKEE PANTHER ARENA
The Milwaukee Admirals face off against the Chicago Wolves at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Friday evening. The team currently stands second to Grand Rapids in the Central Division, with Chicago at fourth.
5. Axe Throwing Tournament
FRIDAY FROM 7-9 P.M. | NORTHSOUTH CLUB
Get competitive at NorthSouth Club with axe throwing and shuffleboard tournaments, one of Milwaukee Bars & Recreation’s Twixmas events. A $100 gift card is at stake, and admission is free with a donation of two non-perishable food items for the Hunger Task Force. Reserve your spot online.
6. Sam Llanas Band
FRIDAY AT 8 P.M. | SHANK HALL
The Sam Llanas Band will be performing at Shank Hall on Friday night. Tickets are $25 to see the former member of The Bodeans turned solo artist at his first and only 2024 show.
7. H-D Factory Outlet Sale
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM
This weekend holds the final Harley-Davidson Outlet Sale of the year. Shoppers will find discontinued men’s and women’s clothes and merchandise on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
8. Take it Outside Day – Snowshoes & Sleds
SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M.-2 P.M. | URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER – RIVERSIDE PARK
Folks can visit the Urban Ecology Center in Riverside Park on Saturday to learn the winter sport of snowshoeing. This free event includes three activity stations: a snowshoe obstacle course, a guided snowshoe hike and sledding.
9. Full Cord + Joe Wais and Jordan Kroger
SATURDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | ANODYNE COFFEE ROASTING CO.
Michigan-based bluegrass band Full Cord is performing at Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. on Saturday evening. The group was recently awarded 2024 WYCE Album of the Year for their record, Cambium. Bluegrass duo Joe Wais and Jordan Kroger will follow.
10. Brew City Boogie Bash
SATURDAY AT 9 P.M. | MAD PLANET
Riverwest’s Mad Planet is hosting a disco dance party on Saturday night. This 21+ event has a lineup of DJs starting at 9 p.m. Admission is $7 at the door.
11. Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | FISERV FORUM
The fourth annual Holiday Face-Off is this weekend, with two days of Wisconsin, UCONN, Alaska and Ferris State hockey. Semifinal play will take place on Saturday, with the championship and third place games happening on Sunday. Get tickets here.
12. Milwaukee Record Show
SUNDAY FROM 10 A.M.-4 P.M. | 5311 S. HOWELL AVE.
Browse rows of records, CDs and music memorabilia from different vendors at the Milwaukee Record Show on Sunday. This event will be held in the ballroom of the Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee Airport from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
13. Packers vs. Vikings
SUNDAY AT NOON | CACTUS CLUB
The Packers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon, so get out and stream the game at your favorite Milwaukee sports bar. The Cactus Club will have DJ Jinksie playing during commercial breaks.
14. Chanukah Festival of Lights & Gelt Drop
SUNDAY AT 4 P.M. | THE YARD AT BAYSHORE
Celebrate Hanukkah at the Chanukah Festival of Lights and Gelt Drop in The Yard at Bayshore on Sunday night. LED robot dancers, illuminated swings and a giant menorah lighting are just a few parts of this interactive experience. Free hot drinks and donuts will be available and dinner by The Deli on Crown will be for sale.
15. Jayne Taylor
SUNDAY FROM 7-9 P.M. | SHARON LYNNE WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Ring in the new year with Jayne Taylor at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield. The award-winning artist and her musicians will immerse guests into the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Enjoy complimentary chocolates by Fazio’s Chocolate at the performance.
