Calendar
NIGHT LIFE
ACOUSTIC
The Coffee House: New Year’s Eve Party and Open Stage, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, 2717 E. Hampshire St.
Iron Mike’s: Acoustic jam session, 7 p.m. Jan. 1, 6357 S. 27th St., Franklin.
The Stagecoach Inn: Nate Scheurell, 7 p.m. Dec. 28, W61-N520 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. BLUES
Blu at The Pfister: Janet O’Mahony, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Iron Mike’s: Steve Nitros & Friends jam session, 8 p.m. Dec. 27, 6357 S. 27th St., Franklin.
Mug-Z’s Pub: Robert Allen Jr. Band, 9 p.m. Dec. 27, W194-S7060 Hillendale Drive, Muskego.
Mamie’s: Pee Wee Hayes, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 27, New Year’s Eve with Marvelous Mack, 11 p.m. Dec. 31, 3300 W. National Ave.
Milwaukee Ale House: Robert Allen Jr. Band, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 28, 233 N. Water St.
Motor Bar: Blue Highway, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 28, Harley-Davidson, 400 W. Canal St.
Shank Hall: Cash Box Kings, 8 p.m. Dec. 27, 1434 N. Farwell Ave.
Traditions Pub: New Year’s Eve with Robert Allen Jr. Band, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, 501 County H, Fredonia. COUNTRY
Bub’s Irish Pub: Rebel Grace, 9 p.m. Dec. 28, N116-W16218 Main St., Germantown.
Red Rock Saloon: Anderson Daniels, 10 p.m. Dec. 27, 1227 N. Water St. IRISH/CELTIC
City Lights Brewing: Derek Byrne & Paddygrass, 7 p.m. Dec. 28, 2200 W. Mount Vernon Ave. JAZZ/SWING 5 O’Clock Club: Steven Green’s Swingreen, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 28, N28-W26658 Peterson Drive, Pewaukee.
Ally’s Bistro: Aaron Hetzel Trio, 8 p.m. Dec. 27, N72-W13350 Lund Lane, Menomonee Falls.
Carl’s Banquet Hall: Rich Regent, 5 p.m. Dec. 27, 5110 W. Loomis Road, Greendale.
Caroline’s Jazz Club: Paul Spencer Band with James Sodke, Michael Ritter, Aaron Gardner and Dumah Saffir, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 27, Paul Spencer Band with James Sodke, Michael Ritter, Dave “Smitty” Smith and Warren Wiegratz, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 28, 401 S. 2nd St.
Charmbiance Wine Bar: CP & STOLL, 8 p.m. Dec. 28, 11003 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners.
Milwaukee Public Market: Rich Regent, 11:45 a.m. Dec. 28, 400 N. Water St.
The Packing House: Tracy Hannemann Group, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 27, Barbara Stephan & Peter Mac, 6 p.m. Jan. 2, 900 E. Layton Ave. KARAOKE/OPEN MIC
American Legion Post 449: Karaoke, 5 p.m. Jan. 2, 3245 N. 124th St., Brookfield.
Bremen Cafe: Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m. Dec. 30; Open Mic, 10 p.m. Dec. 30, Karaoke, 10 p.m. Dec. 31, 901 E. Clarke St.
Scotty’s Bar & Pizza: Karaoke, 9 p.m. Dec. 29, 3921 S. Clement Ave. LOUNGE
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Al White, 8 p.m. Jan. 1, Kevin Kennedy is Special K, 8 p.m. Jan. 2, Bar 360, 1721 W. Canal St.
The Steakout: Al White, 7-11 p.m. Dec. 27-28, 6300 Industrial Loop, Greendale.
Tabi’s Wine Bar: Lenny Szwiec, 7 p.m. Dec. 28, 111 E. Capitol Drive, Hartland. OLDIES
Clifford’s Supper Club: Jimmy Prince New Year’s Eve Rock-N-Roll Dance Party, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, 10418 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners. POP/ROCK
AJ’s Bar & Grill: The Now, 9 p.m. Dec. 28, Pat McCurdy, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, S90W13970 Boxhorn Drive, Muskego.
American Legion Post 449: Bobby Way & JJ Brooks, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 27, Our House, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28, 3245 N. 124th St., Brookfield.
Bacchus: 5 Card Studs, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, 925 E. Wells St.
Bremen Cafe: Bremenhain, 10 p.m. Dec. 27, Gullyboys Band, 7 p.m. Jan. 1, 901 E. Clarke St.
Circle-A: Soup Moat, Nastos, 8 p.m. Dec. 27, Spud Bucket, Resist Her Transistor, One Horse Towne, 8 p.m. Dec. 28, Derek Pritzl & Friends, 8 p.m. Dec. 29, Aluminum Knot Eye, Hullmen, 9 p.m.
Dec. 31, 932 E. Chambers St.
Cue Club of Wisconsin: Jessie Marie & The Rippers, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, 2454 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha.
Harry’s On Brady: 5 Card Studs, 10 p.m. Dec. 27, 1234 N. Brady St.
Iron Mike’s: Rockbound jam session, 4 p.m. Dec. 29, 6357 S. 27th St., Franklin.
Kochanski’s: Ten Penny Picassos, Mood Stabilizer, Mas Verde, 8 p.m. Dec. 28, 1920 S. 37th St.
Kuhtz General Store: The Hit-Men mke, 8 p.m. Dec. 28, W335-N6939 Stone Bank Road, Oconomowoc.
Matty’s Bar: Rick Pomeroy, 8 p.m. Dec. 28, 14460 W. College Ave., New Berlin.
Metro Market: Mrs Fun Trio, 4 p.m. Dec. 27, 4075 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood.
Metro Market: Kostia Trio, 4 p.m. Dec. 27, 1123 N. Van Buren St.
Mezcaleros: The Falcons, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27, 6869 W. Forest Home Ave., Greenfield.
Mo’s Irish Pub: Ben Wagner, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 27, The Listening Party, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 28, 142 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Mo’s Irish Pub West: Erich Von Klassen’s Tipsy Trio, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 27, The Rhythm Kings, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 28, DJ Benado, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Erich Von Klassen, 8 p.m. Jan. 2, 10842 W. Blue Mound Road, Wauwatosa.
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Bourbon House, 9 p.m. Dec. 27, Ryan McIntyre, 9 p.m. Dec. 28, Marcell & Jake Williams, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Bar 360, 1721 W. Canal St.
Rustic Manor 1848: New Year’s Eve Party with The Playlist, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, 3115 Highway 83, Hartland.
Trinity Three Irish Pubs: DJ Marcus, 10 p.m. Dec. 27, DJ Zovo, 10 p.m. Dec. 28, 125 E. Juneau Ave.
Vagabond: Dex, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 27, Flick, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 28; Spunback, 10 p.m. Dec. 28, New Year’s Eve party with Spunback, 10 p.m. Dec. 31, 1122 N. Edison St. R&B/SOUL
The Packing House: Joe Jordan & The Soul Trio, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 28; 7 p.m. Dec. 31, 900 E. Layton Ave. VARIETY
Mezcalero: Larry Lynne Band, 7 p.m. Dec. 28, 6869 W. Forest Home Ave., Greenfield.
Suburban Bourbon: New Year’s Eve with Larry Lynne Revue, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31, S76-W17745 Janesville Road, Muskego.
HOLIDAY
Alfons Gallery: Creche Culture: Nativity sets from around the world, noon-3 p.m. Dec. 27 and 29, St. Joseph Center, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., (414) 385-5273.
Bavarian Bierhaus: Munich New Year’s Eve Celebration, 3 p.m. Dec. 31, with German food and bier, music by Alpine Blast, and ball drop at 5 p.m., 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale, (414) 2367000.
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum: New Year’s Eve at Noon, 9 a.m. Dec. 31, 929
E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 390-5437.
BMO Harris Bank: “A Super Duper Holiday” display, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 27; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 28-29; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 30-31; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 1; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 2, lobby, 770 N. Water St.
Candy Cane Lane: Neighborhood holiday light display, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 27; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 28, from Oklahoma and Montana Ave., 92nd to 96th St., West Allis, candycanelanewi.com.
Jingle Bus: View the decorated sights of downtown on a 40-minute tour departing from 6 to 8:20 p.m. Dec. 27-29, The Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., $2 per person, cash only.
Milwaukee County Transit Service:
Miller Lite Free Rides will be available on all MCTS bus routes from 8 p.m. Dec. 31 until end of regular service.
Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory: Holiday Garden Show Dome, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 27; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 28-29, (through Jan. 5), 524 S. Layton Blvd., (414) 257-5600.
Veterans Park: Cool Fool Kite & Ice Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 1, watch ice carvers and kite demonstrations, bring your kite or purchase a kite at the park, 1300 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive.
West Allis Central High School: New Year’s Eve Family Night, with kid-friendly activities, DJ music, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 31, 8516 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis.
Wisconsin Center: “Radiance NYE” with DJ Excision, Liquid Stranger, Wooli b2b Marauda, He$h, Calcium and Vampa, 6 p.m. Dec. 31, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 908-6000.
ETC.
Hales Corners Library: Family Holiday Movie “Dora and the Lost City of Gold,”
2 p.m. Dec. 27, 5885 S. 116th St., Hales Corners, (414) 529-6150.
Oak Creek Community Center: MIAW Pro Wrestling, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28, 8580 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek, (414) 5175906.
Root River Center: Milwaukee Comic Book Convention, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 29, 7220 Rawson Ave., Franklin, epguides.com/comics.
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Gallery 218: Informal artist talks, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 28, 207 E. Buffalo St., (414) 643-1732.
Milwaukee Art Museum: Free First Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 2, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, (414) 224-3200. For more events, go to jsonline.com/ entertainment/events.