Outdoor music, arts and more things to do in the Milwaukee area in fall 2024
HOLIDAY
American Legion Auxiliary: Holiday arts & crafts fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16. Artists and craft items, with bake sale, lunch, raffles and door prizes. All proceeds will go to support local veterans. American Legion Post 434, 9327 S. Shepard Ave., Oak Creek.
Sprecher Brewery: Soda with Santa, Nov. 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, and 15. Tours are $17 for adults; $11 for minors, plus a $1 ticketing fee. The tour price includes a commemorative glass with unlimited soda samples, and adults over age 21 receive 4, 8-ounce beer samples. Advance ticket required. sprecherbrewery.com
Holiday Folk Fair International: Celebrate the Culture of Traditional Art, 2-9 p.m. Nov. 22; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 23; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 24. Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center, West Allis. www.folkfair.org
The Shops of Cedar Creek Settlement: Festive Friday Eve, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20. Family events, product sampling, holiday shopping at gift and specialty shops, with restaurants and the Cedar Creek Winery decorated for the season. N70 W6340 Bridge Road, Cedarburg. (262) 377-8020; www.cedarcreeksettlement.com
Wauwatosa Holiday Market: Dec. 4-22. 3 to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Outdoor festival with traditional German Christkindlmarkt atmosphere of vendors, food, shopping, and entertainment in the Wintergarten tent. Free admission and parking. Harts Mills Lot, 7735 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa.
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church: Cookies and quarts of soups will be available by pre-sale until Dec. 5. Cookies are sold by the box for $11 a pound; a traditional German Kranz Kuchen is $11. Quarts of soups are sold for $9. Pick up hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 and 9 a.m. to1 p.m. Dec. 8. Order online. W4661 County Road MM, Lebanon. https://www.stpetersoflebanonwi.org/
West Allis Christkindlmarkt: 4-9 p.m. Dec. 6; noon-4 p.m. Dec. 7. A traditional European-style Christmas market featuring over 50 vendors, Wisconsin specialty food retailers and artisan craft vendors. Enjoy live music, local food trucks, and beer from local breweries. 6501 W. National Ave., West Allis.
Christmas in the Ward: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Tree lighting, performances by Bach Chamber Choir and Renewed Spiritual Gospel. visit with Santa, cookie sale, fireworks. Catalano Square, Broadway and Menomonee St.
Hartland Lights: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 6. Official tree lighting in the village square, singing by St. Charles Carolers, drone show, activities and crafts. Downtown Hartland. www.downtownhartland.com
Monches Artisans Holiday Open House: Driving Tour of artist studios, Dec. 6-8. Artists open their studios to the public to showcase their techniques and offer handmade gifts for sale during the holidays. monchesartisans.com
Wauwatosa Woman’s Club: Holiday Home Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7. The homes, plus the Woman's Club clubhouse, are open to tour. A holiday bake sale will be held on the first floor of the clubhouse. Purchase tickets the day of the tour at the Woman’s Club, 1626 Wauwatosa Ave., or in advance online at www.wauwatosawomansclub.org/holiday-tour-of-homes
Holiday Gift Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 8. Area artists and crafters. Free admission. Boerner Botanical Gardens, Whitnall Park, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. boernerbotanicalgardens.org
Christmas on KK: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 13. Businesses along the North end of Kinnickinnic Ave. provide holiday pop-ups and shopping opportunities, with pictures and story time with Santa. www.christmasonkk.com
Old World Wisconsin: Home for the Holidays, Dec. 7-8, 14-15. Stroll through an 1800s village filled with crackling bonfires, create ornaments, ride a horse-drawn wagon, and visit Victorian Santa in his toy workshop, Highway 67, south of Eagle. (262) 594-6301; www.oldworldwisconsin.org
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum: Cocoa + Claus, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 21. New Year’s Eve at Noon, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 31. 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. bbcmkids.org
PERFORMING ARTS
Black Arts MKE: Black Nativity, Dec. 5-8. Marcus Center Wilson Theater, 929 N. Water St. blackartsmke.org
Boulevard Theatre: I Never Sang for My Father, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 25-26, 29; 3 p.m. Dec. 1. The Sugar Maple, 441 E. Lincoln Ave. www.milwaukeeboulevardtheatre.com
Bradley Symphony Center: Canadian Brass, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Adrian Dunn’s Wonderful: A Soulful Celebration, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7. The King’s Singers, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. 212 W. Wisconsin Ave. mso.org
Broadminded Comedy: Midlife Crisis sketch comedy, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, 15, 23. Interchange, 628 N. 10th St. www.broadmindedcomedy.com
Brookfield Congregational Church: Pianist Tyler Kivel, 3 p.m. Nov. 3. Trumpet and Vocal Concert, 3 p.m. Dec. 17. Christmas Carol Service & Organ Festival, 3 p.m. Dec. 22. Xmas Eve Jazz, 7 p.m. Dec. 23. 16350 Gebhardt Road, Brookfield. www.brookcc.org
Charles Allis Art Museum: Autumn at the Allis, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 17, 24, 31. Winterlude, 11 a.m. Oct. 20, Nov. 10, Dec. 8. 1801 N. Prospect Ave. (414) 278-8295; www.charlesallis.org
Choral Arts Society: Simply Folk, 7 p.m. Oct. 19. First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Ave., Racine. choralartsonline.org
Concord Chamber Orchestra: Fall concert, 7 p.m. Oct. 19. St. Sebastian Parish, 5400 W. Washington Blvd. www.concordorchestra.org
Divine Savior Holy Angels: The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Nov. 8-10, 15-16. 4257 N. 100th St. dsha.info/tickets
Early Music Now: Anne Azéma & Shira Kammen, 5 p.m. Nov. 23. A Baroque Christmas, 5 p.m. Dec. 7; 3 p.m. Dec. 8. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 914 E. Knapp St. (414) 225-3113; earlymusicnow.org
First Stage: The Tempest, Dec. 6-25. Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St. firststage.org
First Stage: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical, Nov. 29-Dec. 29. Marcus Center Todd Wehr Theater, 929 N. Water St. firststage.org
Fond du Lac Symphonic Band: Cathedral Concert, 3 p.m. Nov. 17. St. Paul’s Cathedral, 51 W Division St., Fond du Lac. (920) 907-7678.
Frankly Music: Music of Haydn, Prokofiev, and Chausson, 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St. franklymusic.org
Hartland Community Band: Christmas Concert, 3 p.m. Dec. 1. Holy Hill Basilica Upper Church, Hubertus. www.hartlandcommunityband.com
In Tandem Theatre: All Is Calm, The Christmas Truce of 1914, 7 p.m. Nov. 21, (through Dec. 1). Prairie Theater, 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac. www.hometowntickets.com
Inspiration Studios: Edison’s Last Breath, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-16; 2 p.m. Nov. 17; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22-23; 2 p.m. Nov. 24. 1500 S. 73rd St., West Allis. www.inspirationstudiosgallery.com
Kohler Memorial Theater: Alan Cumming: Uncut, 7 p.m. Nov. 20. 260 School St., Kohler. kohlerfoundation.org/tickets
Lake Country Playhouse: A Christmas Carol, Nov. 29-Dec. 15. 221 E. Capitol Drive, Hartland. lakecountryplayhousewi.org
Lake Geneva Symphony: The Snowman & Other Christmas Favorites, 3 p.m. Dec. 21. Calvary Community Church, N2620 Harris Road, Lake Geneva. (262) 359-9072; lakegenevaorchestra.org
Latino Arts: Panadanza Dance Company, 7 p.m. Dec. 6. 1028 S. 9th St. latinoartsinc.org
Marcus Performing Arts Center: Paul Mecurio’s Permission to Speak, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Marshall Charloff & The Purple Xperience, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Recycled Percussion, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Eclipse: The Best of Pink Floyd, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9. Nova Linea Contemporary Dance, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-16. The Hip Hop Nutcracker, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Elf, The Musical, Nov. 26-Dec. 1. D-Rock, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Luminare Christmas, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12. 929 N. Water St. marcuscenter.org
Marquette University: Sanctuary City, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, (through Nov. 24). Much Ado About Nothing, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, (through Nov. 23). Helfaer Theatre, 525 N. 13th St. (414) 288-7504.
Miller High Life Theatre: Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil, Nov. 27-Dec. 1. 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. pabsttheatergroup.com
Milwaukee Ballet: Casanova, Nov. 1-3. The Nutcracker, Dec. 7-24. Marcus Center Uihlein Hall, 929 N. Water St. www.milwaukeeballet.org
Milwaukee Boulevard Theatre: I Never Sang for My Father, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 25-29; 3 p.m. Dec. 1. The Sugar Maple, 441 E. Lincoln Ave.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre: Clyde’s, Nov. 8-24. Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. milwaukeechambertheatre.org
Milwaukee Opera Theatre: Alcina, with Early Music Now, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, (through Nov. 17). Dandy, 5020 W. Vliet St.
Milwaukee Police Band: 4 p.m. Dec. 8. Holy Temple Parish, 4960 N. 18th St.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater: Marie and Rosetta, Oct. 22-Dec. 22. Lumberjacks in Love, Nov. 8-Jan. 12. 108 E. Wells St. milwaukeerep.com
Milwaukee Repertory Theater: Prelude to a Kiss: The Musical, Sept. 13-Oct. 19. Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield. milwaukeerep.com
Milwaukee Repertory Theater: A Christmas Carol, Nov. 26-Dec. 24. Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. milwaukeerep.com
MSO Mondays at Colectivo Cafes: Free concert at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 at 11205 Cedarburg Road, Mequon.
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Poulenc’s Gloria, Oct. 25-26. Coco in Concert, Nov. 2-3. Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, Nov. 8-10. Reinhardt Conducts Beethoven, Nov. 15-16. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Nov. 22-24. The Muppet Christmas Carol, Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Charlie Brown Christmas, Dec. 6. Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W. Wisconsin Ave. mso.org
Morning Star Productions: Mr. Fezziwig’s Feast, 5 p.m. Dec. 8; 6 p.m. Dec. 13; 5 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14; 12:30 and 5 p.m. Dec. 15. Bezalel Christian Church, 777 Highway 164, Colgate. morningstarproductions.org
Next Act Theatre: Almost, Maine, Nov. 20-Dec. 15. 255 S. Water St. nextact.org
Oconomowoc Arts Center: Good Co, 7 p.m. Oct. 19. Marcya Daneille & The Ladies of Jazz, 7 p.m. Oct. 25-26. Oconomowoc High School Players present The Addams Family: A New Musical, 7 p.m. Nov. 15-16; 2 p.m. Nov. 17; 4 p.m. Nov. 21; 7 p.m. Nov. 22-23. 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc. (262) 560-3172; theoac.net
Pabst Theater: Snow Queen presented by Grand Kyiv Ballet, 7 p.m. Nov. 3. 144 E. Wells St. (414) 242-8200.
Pink Umbrella Theater: A Christmas Carol, 2 p.m. Dec. 14-15. Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. www.pinkumbrellatheater.org/christmascarol
Present Music: Concert for Peace, with music by Courtney Bryan and Michael Kropf, 5 p.m. Nov. 24. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St. www.presentmusic.org
Racine Theatre Guild: Little Women, Oct. 25-Nov. 10. Rockin’ to the ‘50s, 7 p.m. Nov. 14. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, Dec. 13-22. 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine. (262) 633-4218; racinetheatre.org
Renaissance Theaterworks: The Moors, Oct. 20-Nov. 10. Next Act Theatre, 255 S. Water St. (414) 278-0765.
Schauer Arts Center: Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets Call Us Old Fashioned: The Supper Club Tour, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18. The Claudettes, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19. David Anthony An Evening of Magic and Hypnosis, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26. 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. (262) 670-0560; schauercenter.org
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts: Live from Laurel Canyon, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Milwaukee Jazz Institute: A Celebration of Duke Ellington, 2 p.m. Oct. 30. Wisconsin Philharmonic: Harmonious Masters, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7. The Travis Anderson Trio: The Music of Vince Guaraldi & Friends, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Mummenschanz: 50 Years, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Caroling at the Fireplace, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13. Impact Music Group presents Tribute to Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, 7 p.m. Dec. 14. Milwaukee Jazz Institute: Big Band Holiday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19. Kathy Mattea, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20. A Warm and Fuzzy Christmas, 7 p.m. Dec. 21. Ring in the New Year with Jayne Taylor, 7 p.m. Dec. 29. 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield. (262) 781-9520; wilson-center.com
Sheboygan Lutheran High School: Dare to Dream Theatre presents Disney Descendants, The Musical, Nov. 8-17. 3323 University Drive, Sheboygan. www.daretodreamtheatre.org
Skylight Music Theatre: Waitress, Oct. 4-27. Oliver!, Nov. 15-Dec. 29. Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. (414) 291-7800; skylightmusictheatre.org
South Milwaukee PAC: Rick Wakeman, 8 p.m. Oct. 19. Some Enchanted Evening, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Piano Men: Generations, 8 p.m. Oct. 25. The Nutcracker presented by Grand Kyiv Ballet, 7 p.m. Nov. 4. SistaStrings, 7 p.m. Nov. 22. 901 15th Ave., South Milwaukee. southmilwaukeepac.org
Suburban Concert Band: An Evening of Chrostmas Classics, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Nathan Hale HS Auditorium, 11601 W. Lincoln Ave. www.suburbanbands.com
Sunset Playhouse: Bombshell Theatre Company presents All That Jingle, Nov. 29-Dec. 1. ‘Twas the Month Before Christmas, Dec. 5-22. Merry and Bright: The Songs of Irving Berlin, Dec. 5-8. Kenny Loggins & Friends: A Tribute, Dec. 9-10. Tenors MKE Holiday Concert, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Bee Gees, Bowie, Beatles, & Bubbly!, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31. 700 Wall St., Elm Grove. (262) 782-4430.
Tellabration: Milwaukee Area Story Telling guild presents A Night of Storytelling for Grown-Ups, 7 p.m. Nov. 23. Mount Mary University, Stiemke Hall, 2929 N. 92nd St.
Theatre Gigante: The Wind silent film screening with musical accompaniment by Little Bang Theory, 2 p.m. Nov. 24. Jan Serr Studio, 1925 E. Kenilworth Place. www.theatregigante.org
UWM Peck School of the Arts: New Dancemakers, 7 p.m. Nov. 20-23. Mitchell Hall Studio 254, 3203 N. Downer Ave. (414) 229-4308.
Watertown Players Theater: A Tribute to the Humor of Mark Twain, 7 p.m. Nov. 15, (through Nov. 17). It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Drama, Dec. 13-15. The Market, 210 S. Water St., Watertown. (920) 306-4364.
Watertown Players Theater: A Colonial Christmas, Nov. 30-Dec. 1. The Octagon House, 919 Charles St, Watertown. (920) 306-6364.
Waukesha Civic Theatre: Legally Blonde the Musical, Dec. 6-22. Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra, Dec. 7. Joel Kopischke’s I Got Yule, Babe, Dec. 11-12. The Golden Girls Holiday Special, Dec. 18-19. A Rock N Roll Tribute From Elvis to the Beatles, Dec. 28. 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. (262) 547-0708; waukeshacivictheatre.org
Wisconsin Singer/Songwriter Series: Don White, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9. Anne Heaton & Frank Marotta Jr., 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23. Unitarian Church North, 13800 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon. wsss.org
LECTURES / AUTHOR VISITS
Books & Company: Jane Conway and Randi Julia Ramsden, “Extra! Extra! Eat All About It!,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Wendy Webb “The Witches of Santo Stefano,” and Olesya Salnikova Gilmore “The Haunting of Moscow House,” 2 p.m. Oct. 27. 1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc. booksco.com
Boswell Books: Erin Clarke “Well Plated Every Day,” 7 p.m. Oct. 17. Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin “The Bletchley Riddle,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Franz Nicolay “Band People,” 2 p.m. Oct. 20. Vanya Leilani “The Flesh and the Fruit,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Mike Leckrone and Doug Moe “Moments of Happiness,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Scott Dominic Carpenter “Paris Lost and Found,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Bonnie Jo Campbell “The Waters,” and Heidi Bell “Signs of the Imminent Apocalypse,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Brian Levant and Fred Fox Jr. “Fifty Years of Happy Days,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Natalie Ca?a “Sleeping with the Frenemy,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Ashley Jordan “Unhappy Achiever,” 11 a.m. Nov. 9. Eric Simonson “Between the Lines,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Amanda K Gross “White Women, Get Ready,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Kevin Kluesner “The Killers' Terms,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Audrey Lynden “To Sense a Passion,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Katie Seigenthaler “The Kingdom of the Poor,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Derek G Handley “Struggle for the City,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Craig Johnson “Tooth and Claw,” 4 p.m. Nov. 24. Tracy Clark “Echo,” 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10. 2559 N. Downer Ave. boswellbooks.com
Cedarburg Public Library: Cryptozoology 101 program by Barnaby Jones, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Author Annelise Ryan “Death in the Dark Woods,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24. W63N589 Hanover Ave. cedarburglibrary.org
Cudahy Family Library: Author Greg Jones discusses “Meet Me in the Flames,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31. 3500 Library Drive, Cudahy. www.cudahyfamilylibrary.org
Doc's on the Fox: Lit Lovers' Night Out featuring Shawntelle Madison, Kimberly Brock, and Caroline Woods, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29. 232 N. Milwaukee St., Waterford. readsbytheriver.com/events
Greenfield Public Library: Kelly Nelson “Brownie the War Dog,” 1 p.m. Oct. 26. 5310 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield. boswellbooks.com
Hales Corners Historical Society: Greg Jenks discusses “Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds,” 7 p.m. Oct. 30. Hales Corners Library, 5885 S. 116th St., Hales Corners. (414) 529-6150.
Hmong American Women’s Association: Kao Kalia Yang “Where Rivers Part,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17. 3030 W. Highland Blvd. boswellbooks.com
Morris Fromkin Memorial Lecture: Environmental Crisis and Social Justice in the New Nuclear Age: Contemporary Legacies of Rachel Carson and Jonathan Schell, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17. 4th Flr. Conference Center, Golda Meir Library, 2311 E. Hartford Ave.
Muskego Public Library: Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Lynne Shaner “Journey to Everland Bay,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20. S73-W16663 Janesville Road, Muskego. (262) 971-2100.
North Point Lighthouse: Lecture series, 7 p.m. Admission $10; senior/student $5; members, free. 2650 N. Wahl Ave. (414) 332-6754; northpointlighthouse.org
Nov. 13: Women in Milwaukee’s History
Oriental Theatre: Henry Winkler “Being Harry: The Fonz... and Beyond,” 7 p.m. Oct. 23. 2230 N Farwell Ave. boswellbooks.com
Ozaukee Family Services: Fall luncheon with author Susan Rieger “Like Mother, Like Mother,” 11 a.m. Nov. 12. Shully’s, 146 Green Bay Road, Thiensville. ozaukeefamilyservices.org/news-events
The Riverside Theater: Jeff Kinney “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess,” 4 p.m. Nov. 3. 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. pabsttheatergroup.com
St. Francis Children’s Center: Literacy author Maya Smart book talk and panel discussion, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 6. 6700 N. Port Washington Road. www.sfcckids.org
UWM Curtin Hall: Mecca Jamilah Sullivan “Big Girl,” 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Room 175, 3243 N. Downer Ave. boswellbooks.com
UWM Union: Louise Erdrich “The Mighty Red,” 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Wisconsin Room, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. boswellbooks.com
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts: Judy Frater “Artisans by Design,” 6 p.m. Nov. 13. N50 W5050 Portland Road, Cedarburg. Registration required. (262) 546-0300.
Woman’s Club of Wisconsin: Stacy Sivinski “The Crescent Moon Tearoom,” 11:15 a.m. Oct. 25. 813 E. Kilbourn Ave. boswellbooks.com
HOME & GARDEN
Boerner Botanical Gardens: Gardens open daily 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (through October). The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens (FBBG) offer a variety of year-round classes for adults and children. Whitnall Park, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. General Information and FBBG: (414) 525-5653; boernerbotanicalgardens.org
Sept. 13-Oct. 27: China Lights
Sept-Oct.: Fall Morning Garden Walks
Oct. 21: Herbalicious Soups & Breads
Nov. 4: Plant, Propagate and Grow Succulents
Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum: Historic site offering tours and events. 2405 W. Forest Home Ave. foresthomecemetery.com
Oct. 18-19: Spirits of the Silent City: Dead Reckoning
Oct. 26: Dia de los Muertos Festival
Havenwoods Environmental Awareness Center: SEWISC Educational Symposium “Wisconsin Forest Health Statewide: Updates on Resources, Research and Threats,” 1 p.m. Nov. 6. 6141 N. Hopkins St.
Lynden Sculpture Garden: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, (closed Thursdays). Experience art in nature with sculptures sited across 40 acres of park, lake and woodland. 2145 W. Brown Deer Road. (414) 446-8794; lyndensculpturegarden.org
Through Oct. 27: Elnaz Javani: Inner Compulsion
Milaeger’s Racine: 4838 Douglas Ave., Racine. (262) 639-2040.
Nov. 16-26: Winter Porch Pot Workshops
Nov. 19: Very Merry Decorating Workshop
Dec. 3: Vintage Christmas Workshop
Dec. 5: Mix and Mingle St. Nick Night Out
Dec. 6: Racine Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert
Dec. 14: Holly Jolly Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mitchell Park Domes: The Horticultural Conservatory is open year-round, with permanent collections in the tropical and desert domes, and temporary themed displays in the Floral Show Dome. 524 S. Layton Blvd. mitchellparkdomes.com
Through Nov. 10: Gardens of Reflection Fall Show Dome
Oct. 25: Day of the Dead
NARI Milwaukee: Home & Remodeling Show, noon-8 p.m. Oct. 18; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 19; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20. Home improvement and remodeling experts. Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis. www.narimilwaukee.org
Pabst Mansion: Open daily, with guided, self-guided and specialty tours. Flemish Renaissance Revival-styled house built in 1892 for Captain Frederick Pabst, founder of the Pabst Brewing Company. 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. (414) 931-0808; pabstmansion.com
October: Illuminating the Dark Tours
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center: Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Nature preserve with wildlife and native plantings, seasonal art exhibits, hiking trails, and birding. 1111 E. Brown Deer Road. schlitzaudubon.org
Nov. 6: Starting New Plants
Dec. 6: Geology of Lake Michigan
Dec. 6: Illuminated Hike
Through Dec. 31: Birds of the World photography exhibit
Wehr Nature Center: Open daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nature trails, educational events, and environmental programs. 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin. (414) 425-8550; wehrnaturecenter.com
Oct. 17-19: Halloween Haunts
FOOD & DRINK
WE Energies Cookie Book Distribution: Available for pick up on designated dates and times at many locations throughout Wisconsin. www.we-energies.com/recipes/cookie-book-distribution-list
American Family Field, Nov. 2
Waukesha County Expo Center, Nov. 7
Washington County Fair Park, Nov. 13
Milwaukee County Sports Complex, Franklin, Nov. 15
The Bartolotta Restaurants: For menus and reservations, visit bartolottas.com.
Nov. 7: Caymus Wine Dinner, Mr. B’s - A Bartolotta Steakhouse, Mequon
Nov. 14: Fall Mushroom Dinner, Lake Park Bistro
Nov. 25-Dec. 23: B?che de No?l Orders, Lake Park Bistro
Dec. 12: Banfi Wine Dinner, Bacchus
Downtown Racine: Annual food events, with stops at merchants, restaurants and bars. (262) 634-6002; racinedowntown.com
Oct. 19, 26: Candy Crawl
Nov. 2: Beer & Bacon Walk
Stone Bank Farm Market: Working farm and market offering seasonal foods, cooking classes, and brown bag dinners. N68 W33208 County Road K, Stone Bank. (262) 563-8010; stonebankmarket.com
Oct. 17, 24, Nov. 2, 8: Sourdough Baking 101
Nov. 7: Soups + Succulents
Taste of the Gateway: Discount Dining, Oct. 23-24. Participating restaurants offering instant $10 discount on $20 purchase located near the MKE Airport. gatewaytomilwaukee.com/taste-of-the-gateway-info
MORE EVENTS
St. Camillus Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2. Handcrafted items made by vendors or residents of St. Camillus, including clothing and baby items, knit and quilted items, soaps and beeswax candles, holiday decorations and baked goods. St. Camillus East Residence, 10100 W. Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa.
Racine Case High School: Craft and Vendor Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2. Free admission. 7345 Washington Ave., Racine.
Xtreme Raptor Day: Nov. 2. All-day festival celebrating birds of prey. Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E. Brown Deer Road. schlitzaudubon.org
Diwali Celebration: 7 p.m. Nov. 8. Indian festival with music, lights and stargazing. Manfred Olson Planetarium, 1900 E. Kenwood Blvd. (414) 229-4961.
Pringle Nature Center: Pokémon at Pringle, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 9. 9800 160th Ave., Bristol. www.pringlenc.org/events
New Berlin History Museum: Open House, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 10. Self-guided displays on police, fire, and military history; antique farm machinery in motion; watch a demonstration on an old-fashioned spinning wheel. View vignettes of life from the 1930s through the 1980s. Free admission. 19885 W National Ave., New Berlin. www.newberlinhistoricalsociety.org
Colectivo Cafe: AWE Teaching Artist Exhibition, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 14. Artwork on display, food and beverages. The Back Room, 2211 N Prospect Ave.
Radio Milwaukee: Ex Fabula and HYFIN’s AfterDark: For the Culture, 7 p.m. Nov. 15. 220 E. Pittsburgh Ave. exfabula.org/tickets
FeLion Studios: Pour’n Your Heart Out MKE, Nov. 16. Live iron casting event. Amorphic Beer, 3700 Fratney St. www.felionstudios.com
Cudahy Family Library: Caroline Ingalls: Mittens on the Tree program by Jessica Michna, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19. 3500 Library Drive, Cudahy. www.cudahyfamilylibrary.org
Museum Store Sunday: Dec. 1. Special events, and locally made items. Find participating museum stores at www.museumstoresunday.org/find-a-store
WMSE Big Band Grandstand Gala: 4 p.m. Dec. 8. Turner Hall Ballroom. Tickets are available at wmse.org/bigbandgrandstand
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
The Alice Wilds: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, or by appointment. 900 S. 5th St. www.thealicewilds.com
Through Nov. 2: The Amaranthine Room: Shana McCaw & Brent Budsberg
Nov. 8-Dec. 21: VansenVansen, works by Leslie Vansen and Charles Vansen
The Almont Gallery: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. www.almontgallery.org
Through-Nov. 15: A Painterly Approach: Annie Cannistra, Julie and Mike Edwards, and Samantha Konop
The Catacombs of Neto Art Museum: Showcases the artwork of the visual artist Neto Atkinson. 207 E. Buffalo St. www.thecatacombsofneto.com
Cedarburg Cultural Center: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org
Through Dec.: A Journey to the Far Side of Imagination
Nov. 14: Jazz & Cocktail Reception, 5-8 p.m.
Nov. 22-Jan. 19, 2025: Spectacular Elf-tacular
Charles Allis Art Museum: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday (through October). Tudor-style mansion houses the Allis’ international art collection with works spanning from antiquity to the 20th century. 1801 N. Prospect Ave. (414) 278-8295; charlesallis.org
Through Feb. 16, 2025: Talk Back Chapter Two: Collection
Through Feb. 23: Left with our Memories
David Barnett Gallery: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1024 E. State St. (414) 271-5058.
Historic Greendale Welcome Center: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Displays educate visitors on the creation of Greendale. 5680 Broad St., Greendale. greendale.org
Haggerty Museum of Art: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Marquette University campus, 1234 W. Tory Hill St. (414) 288-1669; marquette.edu/haggerty-museum
Through Dec. 21: The Big 4-0 New Views of the Collection
Harley-Davidson Museum: Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Collection of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and memorabilia on a 20-acre campus, with guided tours and special events. 400 W. Canal St. (877) 436-8738; harley-davidson.com/us/en/museum.html
Nov. 9-11: Veterans Day Appreciation
Nov. 23: Ezy Ryders exhibit opens
Dec. 1, 8, 15: Breakfast with Santa
Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts: Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 926 E. Center St. jazzgallerycenterforarts.org
Through Nov. 23: Art on the Edge: Fear and Censorship
Jewish Museum Milwaukee: Open daily, closed Saturdays. History and culture museum. 1360 N. Prospect Ave. (414) 390-5730; jewishmuseummilwaukee.org
Through Jan. 26, 2025: Against the Grain: The Remarkable Life of Artist Bernard Perlin
Kenosha Civil War Museum: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed holidays. The Museum focuses on the Civil War from the perspective of the people of the seven states of the upper middle west: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. 5400 1st Ave., Kenosha. museums.kenosha.org/civil-war-museum
Through March 9, 2025: G.I. Joe: America’s First Action Figure
Kenosha Public Museum: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. 5500 1st Ave., Kenosha.
Kim Storage Gallery: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Marshall Building, Suite 404, 207 E. Buffalo St. kimstoragegallery.com
Through Nov. 16: Out of the Blue, The Blue Horse Paintings, 2019-2024
Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Mind’s Eye
Nov. 22: Mind’s Eye, opening reception, 5-8 p.m.
Lily Pad Gallery West: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. 215 N. Broadway. (414) 509-5756; lilypadgallery.com
Through Dec. 29: Shadowplay: The Art of Michael Patterson
Nov. 13: Pop-up art demonstration, 5-7 p.m.
Milwaukee Art Museum: Open Wednesday-Sunday. Milwaukee’s first art gallery, founded in 1888 by Frederick Layton. 700 N. Art Museum Drive. mam.org
Through Feb. 23, 2025: Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History
Through Jan. 5, 2025: Currents 39: LaToya M. Hobbs, Carving Out Time
Nov. 15-March 16, 2025: True Story: Photography, Journalism, and Media
Milwaukee Public Museum: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday. Natural and cultural exhibitions, educational programs, collections and research. 800 W. Wells St. (414) 278-2728; mpm.edu
Through Nov. 4: Streets of Old Milwaukee Halloween Decorations
Nov. 14: Native American Heritage Month dinner
North Point Lighthouse: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. The original Keepers Quarters serves as the museum gallery with several exhibits and artifacts that depict the life of a keeper and maritime history on the Great Lakes. 2650 N. Wahl Ave. (414) 332-6754; northpointlighthouse.org
Ploch Art Gallery: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield. (262) 781-9520; wilson-center.com
Nov. 8-Dec.: Kyoung Ae Cho: Passing
Nov. 8: Opening Reception, 6 p.m.
Portrait Society Gallery: Noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 207 E. Buffalo St. (414) 870-9930.
Through Nov. 9: SEMAS II: Criss Cross, A Fiber Exhibition
RAM (Racine Art Museum): 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Contemporary craft collection from internationally recognized artists, and regionally significant holding of works on paper. 441 Main St., Racine. (262) 638-8300; ramart.org
Through July 2025: Low: René Amado
Through Feb. 22, 2025: Zero Waste: Jewelry
RAM Wustum Museum of Fine Arts: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Contemporary visual arts exhibits. 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine. ramart.org
Through Nov. 23: Wisconsin Photography 2024
Dec. 11-April 19: Watercolor Wisconsin 2024
Tory Folliard Gallery: 11 a.m to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 233 N. Milwaukee St. (414) 273-7311.
Oct. 18-Nov. 16: Fred Stonehouse: Signs and Wonders
Oct. 18-Nov. 16: Laura Dronzek: Flower Paintings
Nov. 22-Dec. 28: Marion Coffey: A Life in Color
Nov. 22: Opening reception, 5-7:30 p.m.
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday-Sunday (through Oct.). 2220 N. Terrace Ave. (414) 271-3656; villaterrace.org
Nov. 2: Dia de Los Muertos
Through Dec. 15: A Century from Sopra Mare
Through Dec. 15: We are Reflections: Celeste Contreras Skierski
Wade House: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday (through Nov. 3). An 1850s stagecoach inn and Wisconsin Historical Society site. Visitor Center, W7965 Highway 23, Greenbush. (920) 526-3271; wadehouse.org
Walker’s Point Center for the Arts: Community art showcased in gallery exhibitions and educational programming. 839 S. 6th St. wpca-milwaukee.org
Nov. 2: Dia de Los Muertos Exhibition, reception, 1-5 p.m.
Through Dec. 6: Dia de Los Muertos Exhibition
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts: Events, classes and workshops for beginners to experienced fiber artists, with exhibitions of works demonstrating traditional to contemporary techniques. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. N50 W5050 Portland Road, Cedarburg. (262) 546-0300; wiquiltmuseum.com
Please submit your event three weeks before the event or registration deadline to [email protected], with “Attention Entertainment calendar” in the subject line.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Music, arts and more things to do in the Milwaukee area in fall 2024