Out & about: Things to do in the Green Bay area

MARCH 29

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: 9 a.m.-noon March 29, Abrams Town Hall, 5877 Main St., Abrams. Pancakes and more. Proceeds benefit community projects. Sponsored by Friends of Abrams, (920) 826-5804. $6 adults, $3 ages 3-11, free younger than 3. No reservations required.

Brown County Civic Music Association Presents: A Far Cry: 7:30 p.m. March 29, Green Bay West High School, Ralph Holter Auditorium, Green Bay. $25 adults, $10 students through college. Tickets available at the door or BCcivicmusic.org.

MARCH 30

"Erasing the Distance: Mental Health Stories": 11:30 a.m. March 30, NWTC Lecture Hall, SC132, Green Bay. Professional actors bring to life true stories from people whose lives have been impacted by mental health issues. Discussion. (920) 498-5483, nwtc.edu.

Vel Phillips "Dream Big Dreams" documentary: 6 p.m. March 30, YWCA of Greater Green Bay, 230 S. Madison St., Green Bay. Wisconsin Public Television documentary, "Dream Big Dreams," being shown in honor of Women's History Month, is about Vel Phillips who was elected Wisconsin Secretary of State in 1978, and was the state's first African American constitutional officer. Free. Registration requested. (920) 432-5581, Ext. 142, email ascott@ywcagreenbay.org, or register online at ywcagreenbay.org.

MARCH 31

International Film Series: "To Kill A Man," (Chile and France): 6:30 p.m. March 31, Brown County Central Library auditorium, 515 Pine St., Green Bay. Films are unrated and intended for mature audiences. Free. "ILO ILO," Singapore, April 7. Details at browncountylibrary.org.

APRIL 1

Nicolet Dog Club Obedience orientation: 6:30 p.m. April 1, Southwest High School. Dogs do not attend orientation. Sandie, (920) 498-1488 or email ccgsds@aol.com.

"The Wicker Man: The Final Cut" (U.K.): 7 p.m. April 1, Neville Public Museum, 210 Museum Place, Green Bay. PG-rated movie. Free. gbfilmfestival.org/Independentfilms.

Trail Fitness Walks: Noon April 1, 8, 15 and 22, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 East Shore Drive, Green Bay. Meet in front of the Nature Center. Walks led by a sanctuary naturalist last about 45 minutes. $5 per session. (920) 391-3671, baybeachwildlife.com.

APRIL 2

Cheapseats movie: "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies": 6:30, 9:05 p.m. Friday; 4:05, 6:30 and 9:05 p.m. Saturday; and 6:30 and 9:05 p.m. Sunday; at the Christie Theatre in the University Union, UWGB, Green Bay. $2 per ticket. Purchase tickets and concessions in the Phoenix Club. uwgb.edu/union/entertainment/cheapseats/.

APRIL 3

Let Me Be Frank: "Real Housewives of the U.P.": 8 p.m. April 3-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, and 1 p.m. April 25, Meyer Theatre, 117 S. Washington St., Green Bay. Musical about how the U.P. wives handle their husbands and themselves. (920) 494-3401, ticketstaronline.com.

APRIL 4

EggStravaganZoo 2015: Green Bay's First "Marshmallow Peeps Show": 9 a.m. April 4, NEW ZOO, Suamico. Carousel rides, an egg hunt with prizes for every child that participates. Bring a decorated marshmallow Peep or Peeps display for the Marshmallow Peeps Show. Prizes. Photo ops with the Easter bunny. The Adventure Park open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $8 age 2-15, $7 age 16 and up, $5 age 62 and up, free age 1 and younger.

Easter Egg Hunt: 10:45 a.m. recommended arrival, 11 a.m. sharp hunt begins April 4, De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere. Open to ages 1-9. Sponsored by De Pere Optimist Club, De Pere Area Men's Club and De Pere Community Center. Free. (920) 339-4097.

Green Bay Fight Night: 7 p.m. April 4, Riverside Ballroom, 1560 Main Street, Green Bay. Ten fights. $25 general admission, $50 ringside, free younger than 7. Military with ID discounted. (920) 432-5518, roughhousepromotionsllc.com.

Band of Seahorses: 7-9 p.m. April 4, The ARTgarage, 1400 Cedar St., Green Bay. Melanie Riley (vocals) and Chris Rugowoski (guitar) perform originals and covers. (920) 448-6800, theartgarage.org.

APRIL 5

Easter breakfast: 9:15-10:15 a.m. April 5, Bay City Baptist Church, 1840 Bond St., Green Bay. Followed by worship service at 10:30. (920) 499-5561.

Easter breakfast: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. April 5, Grace Lutheran Church, 321 S. Madison St., Green Bay. Donation. No reservations needed. (920) 436-7390, rkremer1@new.rr.com.

Easter brunch: 8:30-9:30 a.m. April 5, First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Ashland Ave., Green Bay. $6 adults, $2 ages 3-5, free younger than 3.

APRIL 7

"FagBug: Anti-gay Graffiti Turns into Activism": 10 a.m.-4 p.m. outside the student center, 11:30 a.m. presentation April 7 Lecture Hall SC132. Erin Davies, whose VW Beetle was vandalized with anti-gay graffitti, traveled around the U.S. and Canada, bringing her message in her "FagBug." (920) 498-5483, nwtc.edu.

After Thoughts with Kristy Aoki: 5 p.m. reception, 5:45 p.m. lecture April 7, Weidner grand foyer, UWGB, Green Bay. Aoki discusses international education. $14. Seating is limited,. To reserve your spot, send a check (payable to "UW-Green Bay Foundation") to UW-Green Bay Foundation, CL 805, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311; or register online at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/afterthoughts. (920) 465-2074.

"Garden Wisdom": Jerry Apps book signing: 6 p.m. gift shop, 6:30 p.m. presentation April 7, Heritage Hill, 2640 S. Webster Ave., Allouez. Free. (920) 448-5150, heritagehillgb.org/planyourvisit/calendar.

International Film Series: "ILO ILO" (Singapore): 6:30 p.m. April 7, Brown County Central Library auditorium, 515 Pine St., Green Bay. Films are unrated and intended for mature audiences. Free. gbfilmfestival.org/Independentfilms.

APRIL 9

360° Thursday Music Series: Stories without Words: 6:30 p.m. April 9, UWGB Fort Howard Hall, Green Bay. UWGB faculty member and pianist Michael Rector explores how Chopin combines allusions to guide listeners on a musical journey through lecture and concert. Donation.

APRIL 10

"Nunsense": 7 p.m. April 10-11, 17-18; 1 p.m. April 11-12, 18-19; The Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St., Abrams. Tickets, $5-$12. (920) 826-5852, abramstheatre.com.

APRIL 11

Big Event for Little Kids: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 11, Shopko Hall, 1901 S. Oneida St., Ashwaubenon. Entertainment to include Kids on the Move, Heritage Irish Dancers, Native American Dance, Green Bay K-9 Unit, East High School Band. $9 age 2-59, $5 age 60 and up, $2 age 1, free younger than 1. Discount advance tickets available. (920) 469-0283, encompasseec.org.

Spring Into Suamico Gift Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 11, The Marq on Lineville Road, 2310 Lineville Road, Suamico. Bake sale by Safe Haven Humane Society.

Building a Bat House: 10 a.m. April 11 and 18, Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve, 2024 Lakeview Drive, Suamico. Build a box that will attract bats to your backyard; bats will eat mosquitos. $10 per box. (920) 448-6242.

Green Bay Symphony: Celebrating the Youth Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. April 11, Weidner Center, UWGB, Green Bay. Lobby opens at 6 p.m. to view displays of ongoing music traditions in the community. Three graduates of the youth orchestra program perform with GBSO, and concert features members of the youth symphony. Led by conductor, Octavio Mas-Arocas. $19 adults, $14 students with ID. greenbaysymphony.org, (920) 494-3401 or ticketstaronline.com.

APRIL 12

Arts Unlimited Spring Art Festival: 1-3 p.m. reception April 12, ARTgarage, 1400 Cedar St., Green Bay. Awards ceremony, 1:30 p.m. Fine art exhibit, April 9-29, sponsored by the Green Bay Arts Unlimited organization and NWTC. Free. theartgarage.org.

Fox Valley Sweet Adelines Annual Show: "Supper & Song at the Beach": 4 p.m. doors open, 5 p.m. dinner, April 12, Waverly Beach, N8770 Fire Lane 1, Menasha. Performing with the Sweet Adelines: Fox Sounds women's chorus and several area men's quartets. $30 adults, $20 age 12 and younger. Tickets available from Joanie Suszko; call (920) 982-5639 or email jsuszko1@att.net.

University of Wisconsin Varsity Band: 2 p.m. April 12, Weidner Center, UWGB, Green Bay. Under the direction of Professor Michael Leckrone for over 40 years, the Wisconsin Band has become the top collegiate marching band in the nation. Tickets start at $13.50. weidnercenter.com/events/university-of-wisconsin-varsity-band-3.

APRIL 18

Everybody's Rummage Sale: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 18, Shopko Hall, 1901 S. Oneida St., Ashwaubenon. Be a vendor (rent a 10x10 spot for $35) or a shopper ($2 admission). St. Vincent de Paul to benefit from anything left behind. everybodysrummagesalegb.com, (920) 405-1134.