Milwaukee is buzzing with a variety of events this weekend. Here’s a curated list to help you plan your activities:
Friday, May 15
Built to Spill Concert
Indie rock enthusiasts can look forward to Built to Spill performing at Turner Hall Ballroom. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the show starting at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available through the Pabst Theater Group.
Disney’s Frozen
Experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen at the Marcus Performing Arts Center’s Todd Wehr Theater. The performance begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets range from $34 to $60.
MAM After Dark: The Blue Room
The Milwaukee Art Museum hosts ‘The Blue Room,’ a late-night jazz lounge experience from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Tickets are priced between $15 and $40.
Saturday, May 16
Celebrate Diversity at Milwaukee County Zoo
From 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, the Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates nature’s diversity, fostering connections between nature and the community.
Festival of Flowers
Riverwalk Commons transforms into a vibrant, flower-filled experience from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This free event is a must-see for nature lovers.
Milwaukee Auto Show
Car enthusiasts can explore the latest vehicles from over 25 brands at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Admission is $15.
Artists’ Panel: ‘Here’s Looking at You: The Portrait in Contemporary Art’
Join featured artists at the Tory Folliard Gallery from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM as they discuss their creative processes and latest works.
Disney’s Frozen
Another opportunity to catch Disney’s Frozen at the Marcus Performing Arts Center’s Todd Wehr Theater, with performances at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Into the Woods
Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony® Award-winning masterpiece is performed at Bombshell Studio Theatre at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Tickets are $40.
Frida…A Self Portrait
Explore the life of artist Frida Kahlo through music and movement at the Herro-Franke Studio Theater at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Tickets are $25.
George & Gracie: A Love Story
Jim Pickering and Tami Workentin bring the love story of George Burns and Gracie Allen to life at the Stackner Cabaret at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Tickets are $25.
Dethklok & Amon Amarth: The Amonklok Conquest
Swedish metal bands Dethklok and Amon Amarth perform live at Landmark Credit Union Live from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
With such a diverse lineup of events, Milwaukee offers something for everyone this weekend. Enjoy!