NIGHT LIFE
ACOUSTIC/FOLK
Art*Bar: Troy Petty, 9 p.m. May 11, Wattle & Daub, 9 p.m. May 12, 722 E. Burleigh St.
Bremen Cafe: Texas Dave Trio, 7-9 p.m. May 12, 901 E. Clarke St.
Coffee House: Portage Road Songwriters Guild New Song Conference, 8 p.m. May 12, Green Sails, 7 p.m. May 13, 1905 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Cornerstone Restaurant: Peter Donalds, 6-9 p.m. May 12, S43-W31343 Highway 83, Genesee Depot.
BLUEGRASS
Dr. Dawg: BBMA Bluegrass jam, 2-5 p.m. May 13, 6969 N. Port Washington Road, Glendale.
BLUES
American Legion Post 449: Indigo Dog, 6:30 p.m. May 11, 3245 N. 124th St., Brookfield.
The Bay Restaurant: Dave Miller Blues & Jazz Trio, 7:30 p.m. May 11, CP & Stoll, 6-8 p.m. May 16, 342 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay.
Crawdaddy’s: Rick Holmes Blues Duo, 6-9 p.m. May 11, 9427 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis.
Iron Mike’s: Steve Nitros & Friends jam session, 8 p.m. May 11, 6357 S. 27th St., Franklin.
Kick Switch Bar: Robert Allen Jr. Band, 9 p.m. May 12, N51-W34950 E. Wisconsin Ave., Okauchee.
Kim’s Lakeside: Andrew Gelles, 8:30 p.m. May 11, Robert Allen Jr. open jam, 8 p.m. May 15, W303-N2582 Maple Ave., Pewaukee.
Kuhtz’s General Store: Jonny T-Bird & the MPs, 8 p.m. May 11, W335-N6939 Stone Bank Road, Oconomowoc.
Mamie’s: Robert Allen Jr. Band, 9:30 p.m. May 11, Marvelous Mac open jam, 8 p.m. May 15, 3300 W. National Ave.
Sperinos Monte Carlo Room: Carole & the DV8s, 8 p.m. May 12, 720 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn.
Westallion Brewing Co: Rick Holmes Pro Jam, 7-10 p.m. May 16, 1825 S. 72nd St., West Allis.
COUNTRY
Dopps Bar: The Lawmen Band, 7 p.m. May 12; 2 p.m. May 13, 1753 S. 68th St., West Allis.
Scotty’s Bar & Pizza: Billy Spaulding & Friends, 4-8 p.m. May 13, 3921 S. Clement Ave.
JAZZ/SWING
Clarke Hotel: Dick Eliot, 6-9 p.m. May 11, 314 W. Main St., Waukesha.
County Clare: Dick Eliot, 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 13, 1234 N. Astor St.
The Jazz Estate: Dan Pugach Nonet, 8 p.m. May 12, 2423 N. Murray Ave.
The Packing House: Barbara Stephan Group, 6:30-10:30 p.m. May 11, Joe Jordan & The Soul Trio, 6:30-10:30 p.m. May 12, Carmen Nickerson & Theo Merriweather, 6-10 p.m. May 16, Barbara Stephan & Peter Mac, 6-10 p.m. May 17, 900 E. Layton Ave.
Timmer’s Resort: Steven Green’s Swingreen, 7:30 p.m. May 11, 5151 Timmer Bay Road, West Bend.
KARAOKE/OPEN MIC
Bremen Cafe: Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m. May 14; Open Mic, 10 p.m. May 14, Karaoke, 9 p.m. May 15, 901 E. Clarke St.
Miramar: Open Mic, 8 p.m. May 15, 2844 N. Oakland Ave.
Scotty’s Bar & Pizza: Karaoke, 9 p.m. May 13, 3921 S. Clement Ave.
LOUNGE
Angelo’s Piano Lounge: Keshena on Keys, 8 p.m. May 17, 1686 N. Van Buren
St.
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Al White, 4-6 p.m. May 15; 8 p.m. May 16, Bar 360, 1721 W. Canal St.
The Steakout: Al White, 7-11 p.m. May 11-12, 6300 Industrial Loop, Greendale.
POP/ROCK
1175 Sports Park: Mt. Olive, 9 p.m. May 11, 22840 Durand Ave., Kansasville.
Arriba Mexican Restaurant: Andrea and the Mods, 7 p.m. May 11, RAR, 7 p.m. May 12, 4753 N. 124th St., Butler.
Bremen Cafe: Dark Sarcazm, 9:30 p.m. May 11, Hot Club Happy Hour, 10 p.m. May 12, Snailmate, 10:30 p.m. May 13, Vitamin J, 10:30 p.m. May 17, 901 E. Clarke St.
Eagles Club: Average Garage Band, 8:15 p.m. May 12, 709 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha.
Harry’s On Brady: 5 Card Studs, 10 p.m. May 12, 1234 E. Brady St.
Hops & Leisure: The Rush Tribute Project, 8 p.m. May 12, 1225 Robruck Drive, Oconomowoc.
Mo’s Irish Pub West: Everlong, 9:30 p.m. May 11, The Clique, 9:30 p.m. May 12, Ben Wagner, 8 p.m. May 17, 10842 W. Blue Mound Road, Wauwatosa.
Paulie’s Pub: Addiction, 10 p.m. May 12, 8031 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis.
Potowatomi Hotel & Casino: Jason Ray Brown, 9 p.m. May 11, Eric Barbieri Acoustic Duo, 9 p.m. May 12, Bourbon House, 8 p.m. May 17, Bar 360, 1721 W. Canal St.
Potowatomi Hotel & Casino: 5 Card Studs, 9 p.m. May 11, Mt. Olive, 9 p.m. May 12, Post Monroe, 8:30 p.m. May 17, Fire Pit’s Side Bar, 1721 W. Canal St.
Slinger House: Joe Kadlec, 8 p.m. May 12, 100 W. Washington St., Slinger.
Trinity Three Irish Pubs: Superfly, 10 p.m. May 11, Dan Harvey, DJ Zovo, 10 p.m. May 12, 125 E. Juneau Ave.
Vagabond: Khek, 5:30 p.m. May 11, The Zoo, with MCZ, 10 p.m. May 11, Annalog, 5:30 p.m. May 12, Sequence, with Tombz, 10 p.m. May 12, Khek, 5:30 p.m. May 15, Why B, 5:30 p.m. May 17, 1122 N. Edison St.
Wisconsin Harley-Davidson: Dirty Boogie, noon May 12, Rebel Grace, 4 p.m. May 12, 1250 Blue Ribbon Drive, Oconomowoc.
REGGAE
Island Jam Club:
Kojo “Bob Marley Tribute,” 9 p.m. May 11, 2703 S. Chicago Road, South Milwaukee.
VARIETY
American Legion Post 399: Cowboy Up, 7 p.m. May 11, N50-W34750 Wisconsin Ave., Okauchee.
Crush Wine Bar: Jeff Stoll and JoAnna Marie, 7-10 p.m. May 11, 378 W. Main St., Waukesha.
The Edge West: Jim Best, 8 p.m. May 12, 8222 W. Forest Home Ave., Greenfield.
Los Mariachis: Larry Lynne Band, 7:30 p.m. May 11, 4305 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield.
Mezcalero Restaurant: Larry Lynne Band, 7:30 p.m. May 12, 6869 W. Forest Home Ave., Greenfield.
Route 76 Diner: Lenny Szwiec, 5-8 p.m. May 11, 7510 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield.
Tally’s Tap & Eatery: Tomm Lehnigk, 7 p.m. May 16, S31-W24661 Sunset Drive, Waukesha.
MOTHER’S DAY
Boerner Botanical Gardens: Mother’s Day at the Gardens, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 13, Whitnall Park, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, (414) 525-5653.
Pringle Nature Center: Mother’s Day Brunch & Spring Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 13, preregistration required, 9800 160th Ave., Bristol, $15 public; $12 member, (262) 857-8008.
MUSIC
Beulah Brinton House: Bill Staines in concert, 7 p.m. May 17, 2590 S. Superior St., (414) 702-6053.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist: Ellie Quint, soprano, with Rhonda Kwiecien, piano, 12:15 p.m. May 16, 812 N. Jackson St., (414) 276-9814.
Irish Cultural & Heritage Center: Bel Canto Chorus “The Immigrant Story,” 7:30 p.m. May 16, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 481-8801.
Marcus Center Bradley Pavilion: Festival City Symphony “Spring Pajama Jamboree,” 7 p.m. May 16, 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.
Marcus Center Uihlein Hall: Florentine Opera Company “The Magic Flute,” 7:30 p.m. May 11; 2:30 p.m. May 13, 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center: Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra presents “Rhythm and Blues” featuring jazz combos from 1-3 p.m. May 12, and steel bands from 3-5 p.m. May 12, Main Stage Hall, 325 W. Walnut St., (414) 267-2950.
Pabst Theater: Festival City Symphony “Legends and Masters,” 3 p.m. May 13, 144 E. Wells St., (414) 286-3205.
St. Casimir Church: Bach Chamber Players and Choir, 4 p.m. May 13, 2600 N. Bremen St., (414) 264-0049.
St. John’s Lutheran Church: “Reeds and Valves” concert, 12:15 p.m. May 17, 7809 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 258-7831.
St. Stephen Catholic Church: Cantare Chorale “An Evening of Song,” 7:30 p.m. May 12, 1441 W. Oakwood Road, Oak Creek, (414) 747-0445.
Steinway Piano Gallery: Sandwich & a Steinway with Julian Rhee, noon May 16, 11550 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 727-5995.
Suburban Bourbon: Melody Mendis as Barbra Streisand, 7 p.m. May 12; 12:30 p.m. May 13, S76-W17745 Janesville Road, Muskego, (414) 617-3027.
Sunset Playhouse: “C’mon Get Happy: A Judy Garland Tribute,” 7:30 p.m. May 12; 2 p.m. May 13, “It’s Too Darn Hot: Cole Porter” with Becky Spice and Jack Forbes Wilson, 8 p.m. May 17, (through May 20), 700 Wall St., Elm Grove, (262) 782-4430.
UW-Washington County: Moraine Symphonic Band, 3 p.m. May 13, Theatre on the Hill, 400 University Drive, West Bend, (262) 335-5200.
Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church: Concord Chamber Orchestra presents “A New Day,” 7 p.m. May 12, 2366 N. 80th St., Wauwatosa, (414) 750-4404.
Wisconsin Lutheran College: Frankly Music “Strings Attached,” 7 p.m. May 14, Schwan Concert Hall, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave.
THEATER
Irish Cultural & Heritage Center: Milwaukee Irish Arts presents “The Good Father,” 7:30 p.m. May 11-12; 2 p.m. May 13; 7:30 p.m. May 14, Parlor B, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Kettle Moraine Playhouse: “Arsenic and Old Lace,” 7:30 p.m. May 11; 4 and 7:30 p.m. May 12; 2 p.m. May 13, (through May 20), 204 Kettle Moraine Drive South, Slinger, (262) 223-6061.
Lincoln Center of the Arts Middle School: Milwaukee Youth Theatre presents “The Princess and the Pea,” 7 p.m. May 11, 820 E. Knapp St., (414) 3903900.
Marcus Center Todd Wehr Theater: First Stage presents “Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt,” (through June 3), 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.
Quadracci Powerhouse:
Stackner Cabaret:
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “Our Town,” (through May 13), 108 E. Wells St., (414) 224-9490.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “Always … Patsy Cline,” (through May 20), 108 E. Wells
St., (414) 224-9490.
Tenth Street Theatre: In Tandem Theatre presents “The Fantasticks,” (through May 20), 628 N. 10th St., (414) 2711371.
Village Church Arts: Windfall Theatre presents “Celebration” (through May 19), 130 E. Juneau Ave., (414) 332-3963.
Waukesha Civic Theatre: “Wait Until Dark,” (through May 13), 264 W. Main St., Waukesha, (262) 547-0708.
DANCES
American Legion Post 449: Dance with music by One More Time Big Band, 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 14, 3245 N. 124 St., $3 donation.
Bernie’s Tap Room: TMC Legacy Dance Club line dance with Luanne, 7-9 p.m. May 16, 351 W. Main St., Waukesha, free, (262) 844-4144.
Good City Brewing: Urban Barn Dance with Frogwater, 7-9 p.m. May 15; lesson, 6:30 p.m., 2108 N. Farwell Ave., $5/$3 students and seniors, (414) 4273776.
Hart Park Community Center: International Dance Milwaukee warm-up dances, 6:30 p.m. May 15; lessons, 7 p.m.; open dancing, 8 p.m., Muellner Building, 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa, $5, (262) 662-2293.
Hiawatha Ballroom: Senior social dance with music by Ernie Gardner, 1-4 p.m. May 14, 9809 Durand Ave., Sturtevant, $7, Info: Pat, (262) 554-6926.
Pat’s Oak Manor: Afternoon ballroom dance with music by Roger Boll, 12:303:30 p.m. May 15, 1804 15th Ave., South Milwaukee, $6, Info: Bernice, (414) 7625349.
Waukesha Elks Lodge: TMC Legacy Dance Club line and partner dancing, 6-9 p.m. May 17, 2301 Springdale Road, Waukesha, $7, (920) 674-5373.
ETC.
Glendale Senior Citizens’ Club: Jessica Machna presents “Golda Meir” program, 1:30 p.m. May 16, 2600 W. Mill Road, Glendale, free, (414) 247-6029.
Kochanski’s: Market of the Macabre, 6-11 p.m. May 12, 1920 S. 37th St.
Lake Park: Wildflower Walk, 1 p.m. May 13, Warming House, 2975 N. Lake Park Road, (414) 962-1680.
Pewaukee Public Library: Pewaukee Astronomy Club presentation “The Amazing Life of Stephen Hawking,” 7 p.m. May 12, 210 Main St., Pewaukee.
Redemption Lutheran: Swedish American Historical Society of WI program “Story of First Swedish Settlement in Wisconsin,” 1:30 p.m. May 12, 4057 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa, (414) 3527890.
Tre Rivali: Bake Sale to support Chefs Cycle for No Kid Hungry, noon-3 p.m. May 12, 200 N. Broadway.
Wauwatiki: Mature Singles Sip & Snack, 5-7 p.m. May 15, 6502 W. North Ave, Wauwatosa, Info: Jan, (414) 461-6090.
Wauwatosa Woman’s Club: May Breakfast with program on Jacqueline Kennedy, noon May 17, 1626 N. Wauwatosa Ave., $15, Reservation required: (414) 257-9935.
West Allis Public Library: Book Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 12, 7421 W. National Ave., West Allis, (414) 302-8503.
CLASSIC FILMS
Charles Allis Art Museum: Movie Time Series presents “Wuthering Heights” (1939), 7:30 p.m. May 16, 1801 N. Prospect Ave., (414) 278-8295.
Waukesha Civic Theatre: “Rear Window,” 6:30 p.m. May 14, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha, $5, (262) 547-0708.
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Milwaukee Museum Mile Day: Discover five museums for free or reduced prices, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13, visit Jewish Museum Milwaukee, Charles Allis Art Museum, Museum of Wisconsin Art at Saint John’s on the Lake, Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, or North Point Lighthouse, milwaukeemuseummile.org.
Jewish Museum Milwaukee: Justin Gordon discusses “Holocaust Postal History,” 7 p.m. May 17, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., (414) 390-5730.
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design: 2018 MIAD Senior Exhibition, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 11-12, 273 E. Erie St., (414) 847-3200.
Old Courthouse Museum: Marge Holzbog presents “The History of Richfield,” 6:30 p.m. May 15, 320 S. 5th Ave., West Bend, (262) 335-4678.
Richfield Historical Park: “Step Back in Time” activities and tours of historic buildings on the grounds, 1-4 p.m. May 13, 4399 Pleasant Hill Road, Richfield, $5 admission.