1. Proof
ALL WEEKEND AT 7:30 P.M. OR 2 P.M. | LAKE COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE
This Friday is opening night of Proof by David Auburn at Lake Country Playhouse. The play, winner of the 2001 Tony Award for Best Play and a winner of the Pulitzer Prize for drama, follows the story of Catherine, a troubled young woman who has always cared for her intelligent, yet unstable father who is a mathematician. Once he passes away, she struggles to explore how much of her father’s madness, or genius, she has inherited. This show runs from May 9– 23. Get tickets here.
2. Gianmarco Soresi Comedy Night
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY | MILWAUKEE IMPROV
Gianmarco Soresi is bringing “The Drama King Tour” to Brookfield this weekend only. The New York-based standup comedian is known for his energetic stage presence and sharp comedy. Get tickets here.
3. Café con Arte: Her Colorful World – Su Mundo de Colores
FRIDAY AT 8:30 OR 9:30 A.M. | LATINO ARTS, INC
A new exhibition at Latino Arts Gallery, Her Colorful World – Su Mundo de Colores by Issis Macias, opens this weekend. The official opening is on Friday, and at the event you can learn more about the art and the unique techniques used to make it on a tour, all while enjoying fresh churros and coffee. The English led tour starts at 8:30 a.m. and the Spanish tour starts at 9:30 a.m.
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4. ‘Rain: A Tribute To The Beatles’
FRIDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | UILEIN HALL MARCUS CENTER
“Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” is a concert celebrating the iconic band. Enjoy good vibes and relive the nostalgia with your favorite songs from the Beatlemania era. Tickets are available online.
5. Pines of Rome
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | BRADLEY SYMPHONY CENTER
This weekend only, conductor Ken-David Masur will lead an imaginative program beginning with Rossini’s William Tell overture and ending with Respighi’s Pines of Rome. Both Friday and Saturday’s performances will have a pre-concert talk.
6. Paint With Mom
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | THE NEW FASHIONED
Splash Studio is hosting four artist-led painting workshops to celebrate Mother’s Day. Create a personalized painting to bring home with you! A ticket includes all painting materials, instruction, a smorgasbord and “mom-mosas.”
7. “No Can Do”
SATURDAY AT 8 P.M. | SHANK HALL
Local musician Rich Hoffman rounded up talented musicians to take part in his passion project: “No Can Do,” a tribute to the music of Daryl Hall and John Oates. Get tickets here.
8. Y2K All 2000s Party
SATURDAY AT 9 P.M. | MAD PLANET
Mad Planet is hosting a night of dancing to early aughts hip-hop, pop and indie rock, curated and mixed by the Elechronic DJs, DJ Milkman and Andrew Optimist. Cover is $7, and the event for those 21 and older.
9. Mother’s Day Brunch
SUNDAY FROM 9 A.M.- 4 P.M. | THE AMBASSADOR HOTEL
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special brunch! Enjoy an extensive buffet including carving, omelet, and desserts stations. View menu details and make your reservation online.
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10. Candlelight Spring: A Tribute To Adele
SUNDAY AT 4:30 P.M. | ST. JAMES 1868
The candlelight music series at St. James 1868 is back this weekend with a musical experience featuring songs by Adele. This show will be decorated with a lush floral display to celebrate spring. Tickets are available online.
11. Paint & Sip at Zócalo
SUNDAY 5-7 P.M. | ZÓCALO FOOD TRUCK PARK
For Mother’s Day, Zócalo is hosting a paint and sip workshop, offered in both English and Spanish. Tickets include materials to make a painting, and sangria will be available, too. Get tickets here.
12. Afrobeats & Friends
SUNDAY FROM 7-11 P.M. | ROOM SEVEN
Afrobeats & Friends Tour is stopping in Milwaukee this weekend. Enjoy good vibes and dancing to the best Afrobeats, Dancehall, Soca, Amapiano and more from DJ PRINCE & Friends.
13. Mamma Mia Drag Brunch
SUNDAY AT 2 P.M. | MILWAUKEE IMPROV
Join Lucy Stoole as she transports you to the Greek islands during this special drag brunch. Bring your mom or friends to sing along to your favorite Abba songs. Costumes are encouraged.
14. Drop-In Tour: Celebrating Mother’s Day
SUNDAY AT 2 P.M. | MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
Celebrate the maternal figures in your life with this drop-in tour at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Explore stories of motherhood through tales shared by knowledgeable docents. This tour is included with museum admission. Tickets are available online and at the door.
