What's going on in Milwaukee this week: Aug. 17-23
NIGHT LIFE
ACOUSTIC/FOLK
Finn McGoo’s: Scott Larson, 9 p.m. Aug. 18, 10365 N. Cedarburg Road, Mequon.
Iron Mike’s: B Lee Nelson acoustic jam, 7 p.m. Aug. 22, 6357 S. 27th St., Franklin.
Revere's: Evan and Tom Leahy Band, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 23, 505 Wells St., Delafield.
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BLUES
Thebaaree: Andrew Gelles, 4 p.m. Aug. 19, 105 Buntrock Ave., Thiensville.
Beer Snobs: Cold Sweat and the Brew City Horns, 7 p.m. Aug. 18, 122 Cottonwood Ave., Hartland.
Big Head Brewing: Jonny T-Bird, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18, 6204 W. State St., Wauwatosa.
Coffeeville Company: Jonny T-Bird & Big Dad, 11 a.m. Aug. 18, N168-W20101 Main St., Jackson.
Iron Mike’s: Steve Nitros & Friends jam session, 8 p.m. Aug. 17, Kenny Todd jam session, 3 p.m. Aug. 19, 6357 S. 27th St., Franklin.
Kim’s Lakeside: Andrew Gelles, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 17, W303-N2582 Maple Ave., Pewaukee.
Mamie’s: Harvey Westmoreland, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Marvelous Mack open jam, 8 p.m. Aug. 21, 3300 W. National Ave.
Motor Bar: American Blues Band, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 18, 401 W. Canal St.
Silver Spring House: Rick Holmes, 7 p.m. Aug. 20, 6655 N. Green Bay Ave., Glendale.
COUNTRY
Scotty's Bar & Pizza: Billy Spaulding & Friends, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 19, 3921 S. Clement Ave.
JAZZ/SWING
5 O'Clock Club: Paul Vrakas, Jeff Stoll, Jim Gerard, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21, N28-W26658 Peterson Drive, Pewaukee.
Ally’s Bistro: Sue Russell with Men in Black Jazz Trio, 8-10 p.m. Aug. 17, N72-W13350 Lund Lane, Menomonee Falls.
Caroline’s Jazz Club: VIVO, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Donna Woodall Quintet, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Jimi Schutte American Blues, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 22, The Group with Eddie Butts, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 23, 401 S. 2nd St.
City Lights Brewing: Swing & A Miss, 7 p.m. Aug. 18, 2200 W. Mount Vernon Ave.
Clarke Hotel: Dick Eliot, 6 p.m. Aug. 17, 314 W. Main St., Waukesha.
County Clare: Dick Eliot, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 19, 1234 N. Astor St.
The Packing House: Carmen Nickerson & The Carmen Sutra Trio, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Lem Banks, Jeff Stoll, Alvin Turner and Omar, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Carmen Nickerson & Kostia Efimov, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 22, Barbara Stephan & Peter Mac, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 23, 900 E. Layton Ave.
Timmer's Resort: Steven Green’s Swingreen, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 19, 5151 Timmer Bay Road, West Bend.
KARAOKE/OPEN MIC
Bremen Cafe: Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m. Aug. 20; Open Mic, 10 p.m. Aug. 20, Karaoke, 10 p.m. Aug. 21, 901 E. Clarke St.
Miss Katie's Diner: Karaoke with DJ Ang, 9 p.m. Aug. 18, 1900 W. Clybourn St.
Scotty's Bar & Pizza: Karaoke, 9 p.m. Aug. 19, 3921 S. Clement Ave.
LOUNGE
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Al White, 4 p.m. Aug. 21; 8 p.m. Aug. 22, Bar 360, 1721 W. Canal St.
The Steakout: Al White, 7-11 p.m. Aug. 17-18, 6300 Industrial Loop, Greendale.
POP/ROCK
American Legion Post 449: The Falcons, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22, 3245 N. 124th St., Brookfield.
Arriba: Greg and Ollie Davis Duo, 7 p.m. Aug. 18, 4753 N. 124th St., Butler.
Bremen Cafe: AKO, 9 p.m. Aug. 17, Dashcam, 10 p.m. Aug. 18, Clyde of the Milltailers, 10 p.m. Aug. 22, Blue Unit, 10 p.m. Aug. 23, 901 E. Clarke St.
Edgewater: Joe Kadlec, 2 p.m. Aug. 18, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee.
Grand Geneva Resort: Joe Kadlec, 7 p.m. Aug. 17, Embers Terrace, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva.
Linneman’s: Jason Seed Stringtet, 8 p.m. Aug. 17, Big Dill & The Boys album release, 9 p.m. Aug. 18, 1001 E. Locust St.
Mo’s Irish Pub West: Amber & Adam, 9 p.m. Aug. 17, Hotflash, 9 p.m. Aug. 18, Rudy & Vee, 7 p.m. Aug. 23, 10842 W. Blue Mound Road, Wauwatosa.
Trinity Three Irish Pubs: DJ Anthony & Tim, 10 p.m. Aug. 17-18, 125 E. Juneau Ave.
Vagabond: The Zoo, 10 p.m. Aug. 17, Spaececamp, 10 p.m. Aug. 18, 1122 N. Edison St.
VARIETY
American Legion Post 399: The Ricochettes, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, N50-W34750 Wisconsin Ave., Okauchee.
American Legion Post 449: Blues Disciples, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17, 3245 N. 124th St., Brookfield.
Legion Post 27: Lenny Szwiec, 5-9:30 p.m. Aug. 17, 920 Monroe St., South Milwaukee.
Tally's Tap: Tomm Lehnigk, 7 p.m. Aug. 22, S31-W24661 Sunset Drive, Waukesha.
BEER GARDEN MUSIC
Currie Park: Vern and the Originals, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 22, 3535 N. Mayfair Road.
Juneau Park: Derek Pritzl, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 17, Well Known Strangers, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 18, 900 N. Prospect Ave.
Hales Corners Park: Kyle Feerick, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 17, Heather Maywood, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 18, 5765 S. New Berlin Road, Hales Corners.
The Landing at Hoyt Park: Off The Record - Side 3, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 17, 16 Paces, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 18, 1800 N. Swan Blvd., Wauwatosa.
Whitnall Park: Brian Drow, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 17, Ozaukee County Jam Band, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 18, 8831 N. Root River Parkway, Greendale.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Beats, Brews 'N a Taste of Country: Food truck event with country music by Stetsin & Lace, and Jim Gaff Trio, 5:30-10 p.m. Aug. 17, Konkel Park, 5151 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield.
Bluegrass in the Park: Food, raffles and music by KR Bluegrass Band, The Dillweeds, and the Bluegrass AllStars, noon-6 p.m. Aug. 18, Pulaski Park, 5400 S. Swift Ave. Cudahy.
Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair: Fine arts and crafts, children’s activities, and live music, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 18, along the Glacial Drumlin State Bike Trail, 129 W. Main St., Wales.
IndiaFest: Authentic Indian food, costumes and cultural shows, music and dance, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 18, Humboldt Park, 3000 S. Howell Ave.
Irish Fest: Irish culture and Celtic music, 4-midnight Aug. 17; noon-midnight Aug. 18; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 19, Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a la Carte: Feast with the beasts, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 17-18; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 19. Music headliners Wynonna & The Big Noise, 8 p.m. Aug. 17; ASIA featuring John Payne, 8 p.m. Aug. 18, Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Road.
Muskego Community Festival: Midway rides, music by Vinyl Groove, food court, contests and races, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 23, (through Aug. 26), Veterans Memorial Park, W182-S8200 Racine Ave., Muskego.
Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts: Juried art show with musical entertainment, children’s activities and food vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 18-19, Fowler Lake Park, Oakwood Ave., Oconomowoc.
Okauchee Fireman’s Street Dance: Games, food and refreshments, 1-11 p.m. Aug. 18, with music by Crossfire at 7 p.m., W349-N5060 Shady Lane, Okauchee.
Pewaukee Antique & Classic Boat Show: Free family activities, music by A Little Bit of Heaven, food and refreshments, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 18, Lakefront Park, 222 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee.
St. Louis Parish: Festival features kids games and bingo, rummage, food and beverages, 6-11 p.m. Aug. 18; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 19. Music by Larry Lynne Band, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 18; Bruce Korosa Polka, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 19, The Do-Wa-Wa, 3-6 p.m. Aug. 19, 13207 Highway G, Caledonia.
St. Rita Parish: Family Festival, carnival, food and beverages, 5-11 p.m. Aug. 17; noon-11 p.m. Aug. 18; noon-8 p.m. Aug. 19. Music by Bella Cain and DuoSonic, Aug. 17; Cherry Pie, Jackie Brown Band, Identity Crisis, Ian & The Dream, Aug. 18; The Britins, Doghouse Charlie, Hammered Brass Band, Bryan O’Donnell Band, Aug. 19, 4339 Douglas Ave., Racine.
Thiensville Fireman’s Picnic: Community festival, 2-11 p.m. Aug. 18, music by Rebel Grace at 7 p.m., Village Park, 250 Elm St., Thiensville.
West Bend Germanfest: Authentic food and drink, music and folk dancing, 5-11 p.m. Aug. 23, (through Aug. 26), at S. 5th Ave. and Walnut St., West Bend.
FREE CONCERTS
Bayshore Town Center: Piano Brew, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 23, 5800 N. Bayshore Drive, Glendale.
Boerner Botanical Gardens: The Jimmys, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 23, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners.
Budweiser Pavilion: The Now, 7-10:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St., West Allis.
Cathedral Square Park: Unity, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 23, 520 E. Wells St.
Cedar Creek Park: Magic Giant, 6:30-10 p.m. Aug. 17, N52-W5882 Portland Road, Cedarburg.
City Beach: Elvis tribute artist Tony Rocker, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 17, 324 W. Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc.
Discovery World: Natty Nation, 5:30-9 p.m. Aug. 22, Rotary Amphitheater, 500 N. Harbor Drive.
Elm Grove Market Days: Evan and Tom Leahy Band, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 22, 13225 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove.
Ferch’s Beachside Grille: Ryan McIntyre, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 17, Grant Park Beach, 100 Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee.
Franklin Legend Park: Lisa Edgar and Razzmataz, 2 p.m. Aug. 19, Band Shell, behind Franklin City Hall, 9229 W. Loomis Road, Franklin.
Greendale Gazebo Park: Keith Pulvermacher, 7 p.m. Aug. 18, Greendale Village Concert Band present “American Composers,” 7 p.m. Aug. 19, 5710 Broad St., Greendale.
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Plaza: Kyle Menga Duo, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 23, Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal St.
Humboldt Park: Who’s Your Daddy Trio and Matchstick, with Beto y Azul, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 21, Band Chalet, 3000 S. Howell Ave.
Italian Community Center: Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21, 631 E. Chicago St.
Konkel Park: Ultimate Legends Show Tribute to Elton John, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 21, The Amp, 5151 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield.
Lake Park Summer Stage: Mitch Shiner’s Jazz Trio, 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 20, 2975 N. Lake Park Road.
Marcus Center Peck Pavilion: Milwaukee Police Band, 2 p.m. Aug. 19, The WhiskeyBelles, noon Aug. 23, Boy Band Night, 7 p.m. Aug. 23, 929 N. Water St.
Maslowski Community Park: Lokke, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 19, 2200 W. Bender Road, Glendale.
Mayfair Collection: Scott Hlavenka Trio, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17, 11200 W. Burleigh St., Wauwatosa.
Menomonee Falls: Ken Brandt, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 17, Sorry We’re Open, 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 23, Mill Pond Plaza, at the bridge on Main St., Menomonee Falls.
nines American Bistro: Boomer Nation, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 23, Sunset Deck, 12400 N. Ville du Parc Drive, Mequon.
Oak Creek Community Center: 33 RPM, 7 p.m. Aug. 22, 8580 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek.
Old Settler’s Park: Saving Savannah, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 23, 6th Ave. and Main St., West Bend.
Paliafito Eco-Arts Park: LaChazz, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 17, S. 3rd and W. Walker streets.
Pere Marquette Park: Sam Llanas, 6:30-9 p.m. Aug. 22, 900 N. Plankinton Ave.
Pewaukee Lakefront Park: Montage, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 22, 222 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee.
The Rock Umbrella Bar: Road Crew, 6:30-10 p.m. Aug. 18, 7900 Crystal Ridge Road, Franklin.
Saukville Veterans Park: Our House, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 22, 639 E. Green Bay Ave., Saukville.
Veteran’s Memorial Park: Totally Neon, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23, 1000 13th Ave., Grafton.
Washington Park: Extra Crispy Brass Band, New South Rampart Street Paraders, Dead Man’s Carnival, 6 p.m. Aug. 22, Bandshell, 1859 N. 40th St.
OUTDOOR FILMS
Konkel Park: "Coco," 8 p.m. Aug. 18, The Amp, 5151 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield.
Marcus Center Peck Pavilion: “Mean Girls,” 7:15 p.m. Aug. 17, 929 N. Water St.
DANCE CONCERTS
Marcus Center Vogel Hall: TBEY Arts Center presents “A Journey Through Dance,” 7 p.m. Aug. 18, 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.
Marcus Center Peck Pavilion: DanceMKE Finals, 7 p.m. Aug. 21, 929 N. Water St.
MUSIC
Alverno College Wehr Hall: Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration with singer Ivan Pylypets and folk dancers, 2 p.m. Aug. 19, 3400 S. 43rd St., (414) 899-5190.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist: Daniel Beliavsky, piano, and Yuri Beliavsky, violin, 12:15 p.m. Aug. 22, 812 N. Jackson St., (414) 276-9814.
Congregation Shalom: Vintage Mix, 8 p.m. Aug. 17, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay, (414) 352-9288.
Milwaukee Athletic Club: AURA Music Series presents No No Yeah Okay, 8 p.m. Aug. 17, RSVP required, Rooftop Deck, 758 N. Broadway, auraatthemac.com.
St. Hedwig Church: Karen Beaumont, organ concert, 2 p.m. Aug. 19, 1702 N. Humboldt Ave.
SummerStage of Delafield: WhiskeyBelles, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18, W329-N846 County Highway C, Delafield, (262) 337-1560.
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum: Bob Maynard Jazz Quartet, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 19, Mercury Courtyard, 2220 N. Terrace Ave., (414) 271-3656.
Wilson Center for the Arts: Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Backyard Block Party with Festival Finale concert, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, (262) 781-9520.
THEATER
Broadway Theatre Center-Cabot Theatre: Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17; 4 and 8 p.m. Aug. 18; 2 p.m. Aug. 19; 1 p.m. Aug. 22; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23, (through Aug. 26), 158 N. Broadway, (414) 291-7800.
Inspiration Studios: Village Playhouse presents “Forty Carats,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17-18; 2 p.m. Aug. 19, 1500 S. 73rd St., West Allis, (414) 207-4879.
Racine Theatre Guild: Racine Children’s Theatre presents “Peter Pan, Jr.,” 6 p.m. Aug. 17; 2 p.m. Aug. 18, 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine, (262) 633-4218.
SummerStage of Delafield: “Pride and Prejudice,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23, (through Sept. 8), W329-N846 County Highway C, Delafield, (262) 337-1560.
DANCES
Hart Park Community Center: International Dance Milwaukee warm-up dances, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21; lessons, 7 p.m.; open dancing, 8 p.m., Muellner Building, 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa, $5, (262) 662-2293.
Immaculate Heart of Mary: Swingin’ Singles Square Dance with Roger & Bernadette McNeil, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Church Hall, 1212 S. 117th St., West Allis, Info: Tricia, (414) 807-4083; Tom, (414) 466-6333.
Pat’s Oak Manor: Afternoon ballroom dance with music by Roger Boll, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 21, 1804 15th Ave., South Milwaukee, $6, Info: Bernice, (414) 762-5349.
Sterling Chalet: “Music of the Decades” USA Dance with music by The Sweeneys, 5-8:30 p.m. Aug. 19, 1271 Highway 175, Hubertus, $8 member/ $12 nonmember, usadance2030.org/events.
Waukesha Elks Lodge: TMC Legacy Dance Club line and partner dancing, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 23, 2301 Springdale Road, Waukesha, $7, (920) 674-5373.
ETC.
Balistreri’s Bluemound Inn: Mature Singles Sip & Snack, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 21, 6501 W. Blue Mound Road, Info: Jan, (414) 461-6090.
Beulah Brinton House: Historic home tours, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 18, 2590 S. Superior St., (414) 744-5674.
Forest Home Cemetery: “Civil War Tour 2” walking tour, 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 19, 2405 W. Forest Home Ave., Free, donations requested, (414) 645-2632.
Jerusalem Presbyterian Church: Used Book Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 18, 207 W. Main St., Wales, (262) 968-3408.
Milwaukee Venetian Boat Parade: 8-9:30 p.m. Aug. 18, watch lighted boats slowly parade through McKinley Marina, past the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center, and along an eastern portion of Veterans Park, 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, mcboat.org.
Pink Heals Lake Country: Poker Run and Car show, with raffles, food and live music, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 18, Bark River Park, 261 Church St., Hartland.
Shop to Carrie On: “Girl’s Nite Out” features fall fashions, wine and appetizers, 4-9 p.m. Aug. 23, 11045 W. National Ave., West Allis, (414) 282-1958.
St. John’s Lutheran Church: Chicken Roast, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 17, with music by Maple Road Blues Band at 5:30 p.m., W334-N6990 Stone Bank Road, Oconomowoc, $12 adult/ $3 child, (262) 966-2034.
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Alfons Gallery: Egypt: A Personal View, photography by Bill Lemke, opening 1-3 p.m. Aug. 19; artist talk 2 p.m., St. Joseph Center, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., (414) 385-5273.
Cassy Tully Fine Art: Grand opening, with music and refreshments, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 17, 159 N. Jackson St.
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design: Mathew Hintz: Spirit of the Open Road, opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 23, 273 E. Erie St., (414) 847-3200.
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum: Thursday Nights in the Garden, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 23, enter the Demmer-Neptune Gate on Lincoln Memorial Drive, 2220 N. Terrace Ave., (414) 271-3656.