1. Lights of Spring
ALL WEEKEND 6-9 P.M. | THE INGLESIDE HOTEL
This weekend Lights of Spring opens at the Ingleside Hotel. Visitors can stroll through the 3/4 mile of illuminated outdoor trails, featuring animated creatures and spring displays. There will also be kid-friendly activities until 7 p.m.
2. MAM After Dark: March Masquerade
FRIDAY FROM 7-10 P.M. | MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
Another MAM After Dark is coming up this weekend. This time, the theme is March Masquerade, so expect fine attire and intricate masks. There will be live mask paintings, waltz instruction and close-up magic, along with access to the galleries and complimentary bites. Buy tickets online.
3. Carly Pearce
FRIDAY AT 8 P.M. | THE PABST THEATER
Country music singer-songwriter Carly Pearce is bringing her “Hummingbird” world tour to Milwaukee this weekend. Get tickets here.
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4. Cask Comedy
SATURDAY FROM 8-10 P.M. | GREAT LAKES DISTILLERY
Great Lakes Distillery is pairing live stand-up comedy with hand-crafted spirits. Get tickets online. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m.
5. Time To Paddy
SATURDAY FROM 8-10 A.M. | ESTABROOK PARK
This Saint Patrick’s Day-themed run has a 5K, 10K and half marathon option. Registration includes race swag, awards, a “biggest group” contest and post-race food.
6. Body Mind Spirit Celebration: Milwaukee
SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M.-6 P.M AND SUNDAY FROM 10 A.M.-5 P.M. | FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON MILWAUKEE AIRPORT
This holistic wellness event brings together holistic vendors, wellness experts and more, with 60 booths, 45 performers and 25 psychics and healers. Tickets are available online.
7. NCAA Tournament Viewing Experience
SATURDAY FROM 12-7 P.M. | DAVIDSON PARK
Davidson Park is hosting a March Madness viewing party on Saturday. Beyond the game, the family-friendly event will feature a DJ, face-painting, cookie decorating and food trucks. The event is free.
8. Two New Art Exhibitions at the Jazz Gallery
SATURDAY FROM 4-6 P.M. | JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts is debuting Kierston Ghaznavi’s 3:33am and Aaron Toman’s Roadside Attractions this weekend. The opening reception will take place from 4-6 p.m. and the exhibitions will be on view through May 10.
9. Comics Workshop
SATURDAY FROM 1-3 P.M. | LITTLE FIRE CERAMICS STUDIO
Rachel A. Duggan (aka RadIllustrates) is hosting a workshop to teach the basics of comic creation. This workshop is open to 18+ attendees and no experience is needed. Reserve your spot online.
10. Chappell Roan Dance Party!
SATURDAY AT 8 P.M. | THE COOPERAGE
Dance till after midnight to the hits of your favorite artist’s favorite artist at The Cooperage this Saturday night. The dance party will have bubblegum pop disco, and of course, lots of Chappell Roan songs. Tickets are available online.
11. The Midnite Show
SATURDAY FROM 11:59- 1 A.M. | COMEDY SPORTZ MILWAUKEE
The Midnight Show is an uncensored improv comedy show. It can get dirty, satirical and silly, so be prepared (and know that it’s 18+ to go). Tickets are cash only, sold at the door.
12. Seaside Zoo – Grateful Dead Tribute
SATURDAY AT 8 P.M. | SHANK HALL
Seaside Zoo, a Grateful Dead tribute band from Madison, is bringing people together with love and peace this weekend at Shank Hall. Tickets are available online.
13. Falcon Flea Market
SUNDAY FROM 11 A.M.- 5 P.M. | FALCON BOWL
Shop regional and local ceramics and clay vendors at this makers market at Falcon Bowl. There will be over 20 local ceramic artists, plus a gallery of ceramic work in the Falcon Nest.
14. WMSE’s Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser
SUNDAY FROM 11 A.M.- 3 P.M. | MSOE KERN CENTER
Wisconsin’s largest restaurant chili cook-off is happening this Sunday, featuring over 25 restaurants. Attendees vote on the best: meat, heat, veggie, spice, unique chili and the hottest display. If you donate two or more non-perishable food items to the Hunger Task Force, you will receive two additional sample tickets.
15. Buyer & Cellar
SUNDAY AT 5 P.M. | NEXT ACT THEATER
The opening night of Buyer & Cellar is this Sunday. The play follows an out-of-work actor that is hired to work in a shopping arcade in the basement of Barbara Streisand’s Malibu estate. This comedy play is about the price of fame, the cost of living and odd jobs.
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