Theater
This musical, inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s 2007 film of the same name, satisfies as much as a slice of protagonist Jenna’s pie. Jenna dreams of winning a small-town baking competition and spending her winnings on a new, better life. Her story is sweet, but not cloyingly so. Catch the production at the Marcus Center for Performing Arts (929 N. Water St.) from Tuesday, January 2 through Sunday, January 7.
Tours
Original Cheesehead Factory Tour
On January 2, Foamation (1120 S. Barclay St.) – also known as the Original Cheesehead Factory – opened its factory doors to the public. The company is now offering tours of its new 16,000-square-foot facility. Tour options include “The Swiss,” “The Cheddar,” “The Holey Cow” and “The Curd Herd.” Each tour varies in length, price and offerings. If you opt for “The Holey Cow,” you get to craft your own Cheesehead! Tours are available Mondays through Saturdays.
Recreation
Attention, all campers, road-trippers and RV enthusiasts! You won’t want to miss the Wisconsin RV Show Friday, January 5 through Sunday, January 7 at the Wisconsin Center (400 W. Wisconsin Ave.), where you can choose from over 150 of the latest RV makes and models. A parts and accessories exhibit, campgrounds and tow vehicles will also be on display. Adults pay $10; kids under 12 get in free.
Sports
Watch Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks take on the Toronto Raptors this Friday, January 5 at 7 p.m. at the BMO Harris Bradley Center (1001 N. 4th). With the Raptors currently second in the Eastern Conference, the sixth place Milwaukee Bucks will need to give this game their all.
Beer
Brew City MKE (275 W. Wisconsin Ave.) hosts Behind the Brew with Jim Klisch from Lakefront Brewery on Saturday, January 6. Hear from him and sip on four small hoppy pours from the brewery. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door.
Milwaukee hasn’t seen its current number of breweries since the 1800s, and Riverwest is home to many of them. The Riverwest Brewery Tour, which will be held four to five times per month beginning Saturday, January 6 through May 26, takes guests on a tour of four Riverwest breweries. For $55, you’ll get round trip transportation, a private tour and two 6 oz. beers at all four breweries.
Bridal Show
50th Annual Wonderful World of Weddings Show
On Saturday, January 6 and Sunday, January 7, more than 175 wedding professionals roll out the white carpet at this annual event at the Wisconsin Exposition Center (8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis), peddling cake-decorating, dress-making, photo-taking and just about everything else you might want for your walk down the aisle. The twice-daily fashion shows aren’t to be missed.
