Mornin’ All,
Happy almost Friday, Happy almost End of the Week, and Happy almost Weekend!
Well, it was sunny in Milwaukee during our recent deep freeze. And now that we’re warming up, the sun has decided to hide behind the clouds. Or are the clouds hiding the sun? Whatever we choose to believe, the fact remains that it’s gonna be gray and damp in Milwaukee. And guess what? That’s how we roll in Milwaukee! And that’s why we have so many awesome…indoor things to do!! And if indoor ain’t your thing? We still have lots of awesome…outdoor stuff too! Or…a weekend long hibernation at home with cozy blankets, a couple of good books, and awesome kitties doesn’t sound half bad either???
Whatever you choose to do, Milwaukee, in my humble opinion, is THE BEST little big city because it just so happens to be packed with tons of mega big city cool! So are you interested in a few Milwaukee weekend things to do? Well, without further ado here are a few Milwaukee weekend things for you (weekend of January 26th, 27th, and 28th):
New and Cool???
-Skylight Music Theater debuts “Xanadu” with performances through February 11th.
-Milwaukee Admirals are at home against the Rockford Ice Hogs.
-Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents “Labadie Conducts Mozart”.
-Milwaukee Bucks are at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Orleans Pelicans (at the same time 🤷♂️?).
-Lake Country Playhouse debuts “Geezers” with performances through February 11th.
-UW Milwaukee Panther Women’s Basketball is at home against the Wright State Raiders (I suppose that’s better than the wrong state 🤷♂️?).
-Wehr Nature Center presents “Brews and (Snow) Shoes”, “Wehr Birders” …and awesome hikes IN the Metro Area.
-UW Milwaukee Panthers Men’s Basketball is at home against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies.
-”Winter Market 2024” by re:Craft and Relic at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex.
-”Winter Carnival” at the Lynden Sculpture Garden.
-Marquette Golden Eagles Women’s Basketball is at home against the Butler Bulldogs.
-”Brrr…Garden” at the Racine Zoo.
-”Storybook Science: The Science of Snowflakes” at Discovery World Museum.
-”Awaken Your Soul Workshop” at Angelic Roots in Oak Creek (meh, my soul needs some sleep!).
-Marquette Golden Eagles Men’s Basketball is at home against the Seton Hall Pirates (Rrrrrr!).
-Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon” at the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Daniel M. Soref Planetarium.
-“Canstruction Milwaukee” at the Milwaukee Public Museum. And what the heck is Canstruction Milwaukee? Sculptures totally made of non-perishable canned food items! Runs through February 4th.
-Urban Ecology Center presents “Sunrise Hike” (how ‘bout sunrise sleep 🤷♂️?).
-Oak Creek Indoor Farmers Market.
-Milwaukee Wave is at home against the Monterrey Flash.
-Riveredge Nature Center presents “Trails Aglow: Full Moon”, “Lunar Yoga”, and “Beginner Ice Fishing” …and awesome hikes NEAR the Metro Area!
-Schlitz Audubon Nature Center presents “Art in Snow”, “Word with a Bird”, “Nature Through a Lens”, “Sound Waves Winter Concert Series-The Rhonda Jean Musical Experience” …and awesome hikes NEAR the Metro Area and along our beautiful Lake Michigan Shoreline.
-Lapham Peak State Park presents “2024 Candle Light Hike/Ski”.
Continuing…Yet Still Cool???
-”Milwaukee Museum Days”, with discounted museum admission ALL OVER, comes to an end this weekend (perfect time to see an awesome museum or two or three at an awesome price!!!).
-Racine Theatre Guild wraps up “Dial M for Murder” this weekend.
-”Waukesha JanBoree” wraps up this weekend.
-“Toyblox: Tiny Toy Towns” garden trains continues at The Domes through March 17th.
-“A Fox on the Fairway” continues at Sunset Playhouse through February 4th.
-“A Moon for the Misbegotten” continues at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre through February 4th.
-“The Wolves” continues at Renaissance Theaterworks through February 11th.
-Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues “Little Women” through February 18th and “Guys On Ice” through March 17th.
-UW Milwaukee’s Manfred Olson Planetarium continues “Solar System Expeditions”.
-“Milwaukee Boat Show” wraps up at the State Fair Park Exposition Center.
-Milwaukee Art Museum wraps up “Art, Life, Legacy: Northern European Paintings in the Collection of Isabel and Alfred Bader” this weekend and continues “50 Paintings” through June 23rd.
-Marian Art Gallery at Mount Mary University continues “Generations” through March 8th.
-Marquette University’s Haggerty Museum of Art continues “Image in Dispute-Dutch & Flemish Art” through May 12th.
-A Dare? I dare you to plan, shop for, and prepare a delicious meal.
-Live Music/Comedy? Holy Crap Everywhere! Venues include ComedySportz, Shank Hall, Rave, Cactus Club, Jazz Estate, Ally’s Bistro, Red Rock Saloon, Da Bar, Helene Zelazo, Miller High Life Theater, County Clare, Nashville North, Colectivo, X-Ray Arcade, Linneman’s Riverwest Inn, Bar, Centro, Turner Hall Ballroom, Miramar, Club Girabaldi, Fiserv, Potawatomi, Sugar Maple, Cooperage, Suburban Bourbon, Anodyne, Mad Planet, Blu Milwaukee, Sharon Lynne Wilson, Riverside, Pabst, etc., etc., etc.
Whew! And there you have it!! Please, please, please enjoy your Weekend. And please take care of yourself and your friends. Get out and enjoy all the good that life (and Milwaukee and our beautiful planet) has to offer. Plant seeds of happiness wherever you go. And always know that being still and quiet and relaxing and renewing is ALWAYS an outstanding accomplishment.😊
Best regards and I’m hoping to see you around town.
Doc
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