1. Rusalka
ALL WEEKEND | DANCEWORKS STUDIO THEATRE
Danceworks Performance MKE and Milwaukee Opera Theatre will perform Rusalka, a dance that tells the Slavic folklore of a water nymph determined to find love through magic. Singing sprites, dancing goblins and more accompany this modern restructuring of Antonín Dvořák’s most successful opera. Get tickets for the final weekend here.
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2. Friday Night Freak Show
FRIDAY FROM 6:30-9:30 P.M. | ORIENTAL THEATRE
There’s an exclusive screening of CB4, a 1993 satirical mockumentary black comedy film starring Chris Rock, at the Oriental Theatre this Friday. The fun starts with a DJ set at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Get tickets now.
3. MAM After Dark: New York Nights
FRIDAY FROM 7-11 P.M. | Milwaukee Art Museum
Immerse yourself in the Big Apple without even leaving Milwaukee! Get transported to 1980s New York City with breakdancing, trivia and tunes from the decade. Tickets are available online.
4. UWM Symphony Orchestra
FRIDAY FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M. | ZELAZO CENTER
The UWM Symphony Orchestra will feature clarinetist Mauricio Franco performing Marcel Bitsch’s Concertino for Bassoon. This mid-20th-century French piece features playful rhythms and stark contrasts. The orchestra will perform four other classic pieces, including a romantic overture and a waltz to end the show. Tickets are available online or at the box office.
5. Mama Tried Motorcycle Show
SATURDAY & SUNDAY AT 10 A.M. | THE RAVE / EAGLES CLUB
Get your two-wheeler fix this weekend at the Mama Tried Motorcycle Show—showcasing over 100 custom motorcycles and featuring more than 70 vendors. Two-day passes and day tickets are available online.
6. Art A La Carts
SATURDAY & SUNDAY FROM 10 A.M.-4 P.M. | WAUKESHA COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER
This market honors getting crafty with over 100 vendors! Get the perfect handmade gift or piece of home décor at this large craft show. This event is free.
7. Spooky Frog Horrifying Book Fair
SATURDAY FROM 11 A.M.-5 P.M. | THE FACTORY ON BARCLAY
You might find your next read at the Spooky Frog Horrifying Book Fair this Saturday, which features 25 horror authors ready to meet fans and sign books. The fair also has 20 vendors, a live DJ, baked goods and a bar for the non-horror fans out there. Admission is $3.
8. Get Your Game Up Vintage Pop-up
SATURDAY FROM NOON-4 P.M. | OPE! BREWING COMPANY
This vintage pop-up at Ope! hosted by Casa duBois and Jungle Gems will feature men’s and sportswear items.
9. Comedy Night: Valentine Edition
SATURDAY FROM 7-9:30 P.M. | ZOCALO FOOD PARK
Feel the love and the laughter at Zocalo’s Valentine’s Day-themed comedy night. Grab a bite to eat at one of the park’s many food vendors and let the jokes commence. This event is free.
10. Justin Timberlake: The Forget Tomorrow World Tour
SATURDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | FISERV FORUM
Justin Timberlake will perform hits like “Mirrors” and “My Love” this Saturday at the Fiserv Forum. Tickets are available online.
11. Baconfest
SUNDAY FROM 11 A.M.-4 P.M. | POTAWATOMI HOTEL & CASINO
Is there such thing as too much bacon? If not, you might want to check out the 12th annual Baconfest this Sunday – with foods, treats and games all about bacon. This event is all ages. Tickets are available online.
