1. John Suess Art Exhibition
ALL WEEKEND | WAUWATOSA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Witness this local artist’s full-circle moment at the Wauwatosa Public Library this weekend. John Suess, a former Milwaukee librarian, is exhibiting over 30 of his original works that celebrate the beauty of Wisconsin. Visit these landscapes, florals and local scenes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
2. Jurassic Quest
ALL WEEKEND | STATE FAIR PARK
Jurassic Quest is hitting Milwaukee this weekend with a herd of life-size dinosaurs. See Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus and a Tyrannosaurus rex inside the State Fair Park Expo Center. Get tickets here.
It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!
3. Aries Spears
ALL WEEKEND | MILWAUKEE IMPROV
Catch a show by New York comedian Aries Spears at The Improv. His “ferociously aggressive” comedy style earned him an eight-year hand in the popular sketch show “Mad TV” and a starring role alongside Damon Wayans in Showtime comedy series “The Underground.” Find tickets online.
4. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
ALL WEEKEND | SUNSET PLAYHOUSE
A tale of revenge and dark humor unfolds before your eyes at Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. This story of a wrongfully exiled barber and his accomplice, a struggling pie shop owner, has seen many lives — from book to Broadway — and its home nearest you is the Sunset Playhouse in Elm Grove. Buy tickets online.
5. New Year’s Breathwork Session
FRIDAY FROM 5:30-6:45 P.M. | PEACE YOGA STUDIO & WELLNESS CENTER
Celebrate International Mind-Body Wellness Day with a New Year’s breathwork session at Peace Yoga Studio & Wellness Center. This Friday night class will guide you through reflecting on the past year, conducting an energy inventory and preparing for what’s ahead. Reserve your spot here.
6. Mondo Lucha Live
FRIDAY AT 7 P.M. | THE COOPERAGE
Experience an amalgam of Mexican wrestling, burlesque performances, sideshow carnival acts and rock ‘n’ roll at The Cooperage on Friday night. This high-flying extravaganza starts at 7 p.m., and you can get tickets here.
7. Admirals vs. Iowa Wild
FRIDAY AT 7 P.M. | UW-MILWAUKEE PANTHER ARENA
The Milwaukee Admirals face off against the Iowa Wild at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Friday evening. The team currently stands second to Grand Rapids in the Central Division, with Iowa in sixth.
8. Connor Lyle and The Mother Guys + Ryley Northrop (Wolves With Virgina) + Daisy Spell
FRIDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | ANODYNE COFFEE ROASTING CO.
Connor Lyle and his rotating cast of Mother Guys, Ryley Northrop of Wolves With Virginia and Daisy Spell will be performing at Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. on Friday evening. Pay $12 in advance or $15 at the 6:30 p.m. door to hear this lineup live.
9. BBQ & Blues
SATURDAY AT 5:30 P.M. | MOTOR BAR & RESTAURANT
You can enjoy all-you-can-eat hickory-smoked BBQ chicken, pulled pork, smoked brisket and grilled sausage links during a lineup of live blues performances at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant on Saturday. Call to reserve a table.
10. Bucks vs. Trail Blazers
SATURDAY AT 7 P.M. | FISERV FORUM
Watch the Bucks matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers in the Fiserv Forum or at your favorite Milwaukee sports bar on Saturday night.
11. MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
SATURDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | PABST THEATER
This highly acclaimed ABBA tribute tour has made its way to the Pabst Theater for one night only, after playing over 3,000 live concerts in over 35 countries. Buy tickets for Saturday night here.
12. Kevin McDonald
SATURDAY AT 8 P.M. | 420 S. FIRST ST.
Head over to ComedySportz Milwaukee on Saturday night for an evening with Kevin McDonald, a founding member of the legendary Canadian sketch comedy troupe, “The Kids in the Hall.” Share the room as he recounts stories from the 1989-1995 show.
13. Wonderful World of Weddings
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | STATE FAIR PARK
Wisconsin’s longest-running and most prestigious bridal show is back! The 57th annual Wonderful World of Weddings will be held in the Exposition Center at the State Fair Park this weekend, with nearly 150 exhibitors.
14. New Year’s Intention Workshop
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 8612 S. MARKET PLACE
Angelic Roots is hosting a New Year’s intention workshop to release and recharge for 2025. Book your spot for Saturday or Sunday’s intimate gathering here.
15. Time Travel Half Marathon/10K/5K
SUNDAY AT 9 A.M. | ESTABROOK PARK
There’s still time to register for Sunday morning’s Time Travel-themed 5K,10K and Half Marathon in Estabrook Park. This event welcomes runners of all ages and skill levels.
