1. Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons
ALL WEEKEND | BRADLEY SYMPHONY CENTER
See violinist Rachell Ellen Wong lead in Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra this weekend. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. There will also be a pre-concert talk on Friday, and Sound Bites, a chef’s table service option available on Friday and Saturday.
2. Maple Road With Jeremiah Sammartano
FRIDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | ANODYNE COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY
Maple Road and Jeremiah Sammartano are coming to Anodyne Coffee this Friday. Maple road plays a blend of blues, rock and folk, and Sammartano plays bluesy Americana music. Tickets are available online and at the door.
3. An “Extra” Evening With Adam – French Classics
FRIDAY AT 7 P.M. | LUPI & IRIS
Chef Adam Siegel will cook six French dishes paired with six wines this weekend. Courses include Truite de Riviere (rainbow trout), Foie Gras Poele and more. See the full menu and find tickets online.
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4. Wisconsin Vintage Con
SATURDAY FROM 12-9 P.M. | ROOT RIVER CENTER
The inaugural Wisconsin Vintage Con is coming to Franklin this weekend. There will be over 10 vendors selling comic books, vintage clothes, records, video games and more. Admission is free. See the full vendor lineup here.
5. Cash Box Kings
SATURDAY AT 7 P.M. | ANODYNE COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY
Wisconsin-based songwriter Joe Nosek and Chicago blues vocalist Oscar “Mr. 43rd Street” Wilson are coming to Anodyne for a night of old-school blues. Tickets are available online and at the door.
6. Mitten Fest
SATURDAY FROM 12-8P.M. | BURNHEARTS
The beloved annual block party returns to Bay View this weekend. Wear your comfiest mittens and indulge craft beer, cocktails and a variety of food offerings from local vendors while you jam out to live music from local bands.
7. re: Craft & Relic Winter Market
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 11 A.M.-4P.M. | MKE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX
This two-day indoor shopping event features over 160 artist vendors, live music, food trucks and mobile boutiques. VIP and Early Bird admission tickets options are available online, and kids 12 and under are free.
8. Pet Expo MKE
SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M.-5 P.M. | WISCONSIN STATE FAIR PARK
Meet pets of all sizes – and maybe even take one home yourself – at The Alliance of Wisconsin Animal Rehoming Effort’s annual Pet Expo MKE. You can also shop pet products, watch local pet athletes show off their skills and learn something new at the education demonstrations. General admission and VIP tickets are available online.
9. Tea for Two
SUNDAY FROM 2-3:30 P.M. OR 4:30-6 P.M. | THE LITTLE VILLAGE PLAY CAFE
The Wauwatosa play cafe is hosting a vintage tea party for you and your little ones, with real teacups, snacks and playtime. Fancy tea attire is encouraged. Learn more and get tickets here.
10. Billy McGuigan & The Pop Rock Orchestra
SUNDAY FROM 2:30-4 P.M. | WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE
Billy McGuigan & The Pop Rock Orchestra will perform a mix of British and American greatest hits from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s for a nostalgic evening at Wisconsin Lutheran College. Tickets are available online.
11. West Coast Swing Lessons
SUNDAY FROM 6:30-8 P.M. | DELAWARE HOUSE
Milwaukee Rebels Swing Dance Club is hosting dance classes for beginners and returners. No partner required! Tickets are available online.
