What's going on in Milwaukee this week: March 23-29

Elaine Rewolinski
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Cecilia Davis sings in Skylight Music Theatre's "The Tales of Hoffmann" at the Broadway Theatre Center.

 

NIGHT LIFE 

ACOUSTIC/FOLK 

Art*Bar: Andy Cook & Savannah Smith, 9 p.m. March 24, 722 E. Burleigh St.

Camp Bar Tosa: Jude and The Dude, 7 p.m. March 29, 6600 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa.

The Coffee House: Bill and Lin O’Connor, with Larry Theiss, 8 p.m. March 24, Open Stage, 7-9 p.m. March 25, 1905 W. Wisconsin Ave.

O’Donoghue’s Irish Pub: The Fourcast, 5-8 p.m. March 23, 13225 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove.

Sheraton Hotel: Evan and Tom Leahy Band, 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 23 and 27, 375 S. Moorland Road.

Unitarian Church North: Wisconsin Singer Songwriter series presents Claudia Russell & Bruce Kaplan, 7:30 p.m. March 24, 13800 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon.

BLUES 

7 Mile Fair: Billy Flynn, noon-4 p.m. March 24-25, 2720 W. 7 Mile Road, Caledonia.

Ally’s Bistro: CP, Stoll & Wiegratz, 8-10 p.m. March 23, N72-W13350 Lund Lane, Menomonee Falls.

Arriba Mexican Restaurant: Greg & Ollie Davis Duo, 7 p.m. March 24, 4753 N. 124th St., Butler.

Art*Bar: Joe Price, 9 p.m. March 23, 722 E. Burleigh St.

Brewed Café: Jonny T-Bird & Big Dad, 6 p.m. March 24, 1208 E. Brady St.

Crawdaddy’s: Rick Holmes & Marcel Guyton, 6-9 p.m. March 23, 9427 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis.

Highbury Pub: Dallas Dagenhardt & Super Custom Deluxe, 7 p.m. March 24, 2322 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

Mamie’s: Harvey Westmoreland, 9:30 p.m. March 23, Stokes open jam, 8 p.m. March 27, 3300 W. National Ave.

The Packing House: Dave Miller Jazz & Blues Quartet, 6:30-10:30 p.m. March 23, 900 E. Layton Ave.

Westallion Brewing Company: Robert Allen Jr. Band, 7-10 p.m. March 24, 1825 S. 72nd St., West Allis. 

COUNTRY 

Cue Club of Wisconsin: Highfield Drive, 9 p.m. March 24, 2454 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha.

Dopps Bar: Billy Spaulding & The TK&M Boys, 7 p.m. March 23, 1753 S. 68th St., West Allis.

JAZZ/SWING 

The Astor Hotel: Chris Hanson Band, with Robin Pluer, 6:30-9:30 p.m. March 26, 924 E. Juneau Ave.

Clarke Hotel: Dick Eliot, 6-9 p.m. March 23, 314 W. Main St., Waukesha.

Mad Planet: Voodoohoney presents Cowboy Bebop vs. Samurai Champloo, 10 p.m. March 24, 533 E. Center St.

The Packing House: Jazz Unlimited Open Jam with the Adekola Adedapo Quartet, 1-4 p.m. March 25, Carmen Nickerson & Kostia Efimov, 6-10 p.m. March 28, Barbara Stephan & Peter Mac, 6-10 p.m. March 29, 900 E. Layton Ave.

KARAOKE/OPEN MIC 

American Legion Post 449: Karaoke, 5:30-9 p.m. March 29, 3245 N. 124th St., Brookfield.

Bremen Cafe: Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m. March 26; Open Mic, 10 p.m. March 26, Karaoke, 9 p.m. March 27, 901 E. Clarke St.

Scotty's Bar & Pizza: Karaoke, 9 p.m. March 25, 3921 S. Clement Ave.

LOUNGE 

Angelo’s Piano Lounge: Open jam hosted by Keshena, 8 p.m. March 29, 1686 N. Van Buren St. 

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Al White, 4-6 p.m. March 27; 8 p.m. March 28, Bar 360, 1721 W. Canal St.

The Steakout: Al White, 7-11 p.m. March 23-24, 6300 Industrial Loop, Greendale.

OLDIES 

Moose Lodge 49: The Mixxx Vocal Band, 7:30 p.m. March 24, 5476 S. 13th St. 

​​​POP/ROCK 

AJ’s Bar & Grill: Ten Feet Tall, 9 p.m. March 24, S90-W13970 Boxhorn Drive, Muskego.

Bremen Cafe: The Cutouts, 11 p.m. March 23, Richard Pick Gang, 9 p.m. March 24, The Flips, 10:30 p.m. March 25, Beach Static, 10 p.m. March 28, Sugar and the Milkmen, 9 p.m. March 29, 901 E. Clarke St.

Bub’s Irish Pub: Rebel Grace, 9 p.m. March 24, N116-W16218 Main St., Germantown.

Hal’s Harley-Davidson: Dirty Boogie, noon March 24, 1925 S. Moorland Road, New Berlin.

Lakeside Supper Club: 5 Card Studs, 9 p.m. March 24, 37238 Valley Road, Oconomowoc.

Linneman’s Riverwest Inn: Equinox Music Festival, 9 p.m. March 23, Battle of the Bands Finals, 8 p.m. March 24, 1001 E. Locust St.

Mezcalero’s: The Jammers, 7 p.m. March 28, 6869 W. Forest Home Ave., Greenfield.

Mo’s Irish Pub West: The Itch, 9:30 p.m. March 23, Throwback Stereo, 9:30 p.m. March 24, Jake Williams, 8 p.m. March 29, 10842 W. Blue Mound Road, Wauwatosa.

Orchard Inn: David “Elvis” Kirby & His Memphis Cadillacs, with The Falcons, 8 p.m. March 24, N83-W12608 Old Orchard Road, Menomonee Falls.

Paulie’s: Grimm Brothers, 9 p.m. March 23, The Eco-Limes, 10 p.m. March 24, 8031 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis.

Pillars Pub: Left On Sunset, 8:30 p.m. March 24, 225 S. 5th Ave., West Bend.

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Katie Mack & the Moan, 9 p.m. March 23, Christopher’s Project, 9 p.m. March 24, Bar 360, 1721 W. Canal St.

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Rebel Grace Acoustic, 9 p.m. March 23, Big Shoes, 9 p.m. March 24, Fire Pit’s Side Bar, 1721 W. Canal St.

Rock Country: 33 RPM, 9 p.m. March 24, 11400 W. Silver Spring Road.

Trinity Three Irish Pubs: DJ Khek, DJ Anthony & Tim, 10 p.m. March 23, DJ Richie Rich, DJ Anthony & Tim, 10 p.m. March 24, 125 E. Juneau Ave.

Vagabond: The Zoo, with MCZ, 10 p.m. March 23, Spaececamp, with Uncle Ryan, 10 p.m. March 24, Peter Pancake, 5:30-9:30 p.m. March 27, Why B, 5:30-9:30 p.m. March 29, 1122 N. Edison St.

Wisconsin Harley-Davidson: The Boogie Men, 5 p.m. March 24, 1925 Blue Ribbon Drive, Oconomowoc.

R&B/SOUL 

The Packing House: Mauree!, 6:30-10:30 p.m. March 24, 900 E. Layton Ave.

TRIBUTE 

4 Points by Sheraton Hotel-Airport: Jimmy Prince’s “Elvis Fest Rocks The Legends,” 8 p.m. March 24, 5311 S. Howell Ave.

VARIETY 

American Legion Post 399: Larry Lynne Trio, 7:30 p.m. March 23, N50-W34760 Wisconsin Ave., Okauchee.

American Legion Post 449: Joyce Bevan, 4:30 p.m. March 23; Vintage Vegas, 6:30 p.m. March 23, Larry Lynn, 7:30 p.m. March 24, 3245 N. 124th St., Brookfield.

EASTER 

Apple Holler: “Big Bunny” Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. March 24-25, Reservation required, 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant, (262) 884-7100.

East Troy Electric Railroad: Bunny Train with Easter-themed activities, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 24-25, advance reservation required, 2002 Church St., East Troy, $8-$17, (262) 642-3263; easttroyrr.org

St. Florian Parish: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 25, Cristo Rey School Cafeteria, 1215 S. 45th St., West Milwaukee, $9 adult; $4.50 child, (414) 383-3565.

St. Georges Melkite Greek Catholic Church: Palm Sunday Breakfast, noon-2 p.m. March 25, 1617 W. State St., $8 adult; $4 child, (414) 342-1543. 

St. John’s Lutheran Church: Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 and under, with hot dog lunch, 10:30 a.m. March 24, 5500 W. Greenfield Ave., West Milwaukee, (414) 384-9200.

St. Monica Parish Hall: North Shore Kiwanis pancake breakfast with the Bunny, 8-11 a.m. March 24, 5900 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay, $7 adult; $5 child.

DANCE CONCERTS 

Wilson Center for the Arts: Jessica Lang Dance, 8 p.m. March 24, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, (262) 781-9520.

MUSIC 

Beulah Brinton House: Shannon Heaton, 4 p.m. March 24, 2590 S. Superior St., (414) 220-0311.

Cedarburg Performing Arts Center: The High Kings, 7:30 p.m. March 23, W68-N611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg, (262) 376-6161.

Concordia University Wisconsin: Kammerchor Spring Concert, 3:30 p.m. March 25, Chapel, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon.

Holy Communion Episcopal Church: Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Concert, 3 p.m. March 25, 320 Broad St., Lake Geneva, (262) 359-9072.

Jewish Museum Milwaukee: Allied in the Fight concert with Lil’ Rev, 2 p.m. March 25, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., (414) 390-5730. 

Knights of Columbus Hall: Milwaukee Accordion Club presents Val Sigal & Friend, 7 p.m. March 26, 1800 S. 92nd St., West Allis, Info: Sandy Bednarek, (414) 421-7577.

Latino Arts Auditorium: Betsayda Machado, 7:30 p.m. March 23, 1028 S. 9th St., (414) 384-3100.

Marcus Center Uihlein Hall: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Pops presents “Great Balls of Fire!,” 8 p.m. March 23-24; 2:30 p.m. March 25, 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206. 

Nativity Lutheran Church: “Via Dolorosa” Holy Week concert, 2 p.m. March 24, 6905 W. Blue Mound Road, Wauwatosa.

Oconomowoc Arts Center: Cabaret Café Series presents the 3M Trio, 7 p.m. March 23-24, Little Theater, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc, (262) 560-3172.

Racine Theatre Guild: Jean’s Jazz presents Million/Onderdock Jazz Duo, and Jamie Breiwick, 7 p.m. March 24, 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine, (262) 633-4218.

Schauer Arts Center: Red Hot Chilli Pipers, 3 and 7 p.m. March 25, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford, (262) 670-0560.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center: David HB Drake “Blowing in the Wind” singalong, 2 p.m. March 25, 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Bayside, (414) 352-2880.

Steinway Piano Gallery: Sandwich & a Steinway with Julian Rhee, noon March 28, 11550 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 727-5995. 

Sunset Playhouse: SideNotes Cabaret “BoyGirlBoyGirl,” 8 p.m. March 23-24; 3 p.m. March 25, 700 Wall St., Elm Grove, (262) 782-4430.

UWM Helene Zelazo Center: Present Music presents “Between Two Worlds,” 7:30 p.m. March 24, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., (414) 271-0711.

UWM Helene Zelazo Center: UWM Wind Ensemble & Symphony Band, 7:30 p.m. March 29, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., (414) 229-4308.

UWM Music Recital Hall: An Evening with clarinetist Ricardo Morales, 7:30 p.m. March 28, Room 175, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., (414) 229-4308.

Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church: Concord Chamber Orchestra presents “Gods and Mortals,” 7 p.m. March 24, 2366 N. 80th St., Wauwatosa, (414) 750-4404.

THEATER 

Broadway Theatre Center-Cabot Theatre: ​Skylight Music Theatre presents “The Tales of Hoffmann,” 7:30 p.m. March 23-24; 2 p.m. March 25; 7:30 p.m. March 27-29, 158 N. Broadway, (414) 291-7800.

Brumder Mansion: Windfall Theatre presents “Dancing with Hamlet,” 8 p.m. March 23-24, 3046 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 332-3963.

Concordia University Wisconsin: Acacia Theatre Company presents “The Hiding Place,” 7:30 p.m. March 23; 4 p.m. March 24; 3 p.m. March 25, Todd Wehr Auditorium, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, (414) 744-5995.

Kenilworth 508 Theatre: Theater Gigante presents “Tarzan,” 7:30 p.m. March 23-24, 1925 E. Kenilworth Place, (800) 838-3006.

Kettle Moraine Playhouse: “In the Time of Old Age,” 7:30 p.m. March 23; 4 and 7:30 p.m. March 24; 2 p.m. March 25, 204 Kettle Moraine Drive South, Slinger, (262) 223-6061.

Marcus Center Todd Wehr Theater: First Stage presents “The Wiz,” 1 and 3:30 p.m. March 24; 1 p.m. March 25, 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.

Marcus Center Uihlein Hall: “Les Miserables,” 7:30 p.m. March 27-29, (through April 1), 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.

Milwaukee Youth Arts Center: First Stage presents “Henry V,” 3:30 and 7 p.m. March 24, Main Stage Hall, 325 W. Walnut St., (414) 267-2961.

Plymouth Arts Center: Rogue Stage presents “Spring Awakening,” 7:30 p.m. March 23-24, 520 E. Mill St., Plymouth, (920) 892-8409.

Quadracci Powerhouse: Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “One House Over,” (through March 25), 108 E. Wells St., (414) 224-9490.

Schubert Movie Theater: Hartford Players present “Ordinary Days,” 7:30 p.m. March 23-24, 2941 Highway 83, Hartford, (262) 673-7675.

Stackner Cabaret: Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “Always … Patsy Cline,” 7 p.m. March 25, (through May 20), 108 E. Wells St., (414) 224-9490.

Stiemke Studio: Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “Until the Flood,” (through April 22), 108 E. Wells St., (414) 224-9490. 

Underground Collaborative: Voices Found Repertory presents “Macbeth,” midnight March 23; 7:30 p.m. March 24, (through March 31), The Arcade Theatre, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. 

Waukesha Civic Theatre: “Clue: The Musical,” 7:30 p.m. March 23; 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 24; 2 p.m. March 25, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha, (262) 547-0708.

DANCES 

American Legion: Easter Dance with Don Peachey Band, 1-5 p.m. March 25, 500 Fond du Lac Ave., Fond du Lac, Info: Donna, (920) 960-5318.

Hart Park Muellner Building: International Dance Milwaukee warm-up dances, 6:30 p.m. March 27; lessons, 7 p.m.; followed by open dancing, 8 p.m., 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa, $5, (262) 662-2293.

Mayville Park Pavilion: Easter Dance with Gary & The Ridgeland Dutchmen, 1-5 p.m. March 24, 475 Park St., Mayville, Info: Donna, (920) 960-5318.

Memorial United Methodist Church: Swingin’ Singles Square Dance with Tom & Kathy Nickel, lesson 6 p.m. March 28; followed by dance at 7:30 p.m., 3450 S. 53rd St., Greenfield, Tricia, (414) 807-4083, or Tom, (414) 466-6333.

Pat’s Oak Manor: Afternoon ballroom dance with music by Skyliners, 12:30-3:30 p.m. March 27, 1804 15th Ave., South Milwaukee, $6, Info: Bernice, (414) 762-5349.

The Schwabenhof: Nostalgic Car Club’s “Twist Into Spring” dance with Freddie and The Cruisers, 8 p.m. March 24, N56-W14750 Silver Spring Road, Menomonee Falls, $12, (262) 781-5326.

Zion United Church of Christ: Four Corners Plus Square Dance Club with Lincoln Siegman calling and Mike Seurer cueing, 7:30-10 p.m. March 23, 3301 S. 76th St., (414) 421-3597.

ETC. 

The Branch at 1501: Pop Up Night Market, 6-9 p.m. March 23, 1501 Washington Ave., Racine, whatsupracine.com. 

Hart Park Senior Center: Author Gavin Schmitt discusses “Milwaukee Mafia,” 1:30 p.m. March 29, 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa, $2 members; $5 nonmember, (414) 471-8495. 

Juniper 61: Mature Singles Sip & Snack, 5-7 p.m. March 28, 6030 W. North Ave., Info: Jan, (414) 461-6090.

Lake Park Community Room: Gil Walter discusses “Frederick Law Olmsted as City Planner of Riverside, Illinois,” 1 p.m. March 25, 3133 E. Newberry Blvd., (414) 962-1680.

Westallion Brewing Company: Houdini Tribute Show with Glen Gerard, 3 p.m. March 25, 1825 S. 72nd St., West Allis, free.

Wisconsin Exposition Center: Realtors Home & Garden Show, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. March 23; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. March 24; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 25, 4-8 p.m. March 28-29, (through March 31), State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, $8, (414) 778-4929.

Wisconsin Products Pavilion: Wisconsin Rummage-O-Rama flea market, featuring antiques, collectibles and crafts, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 24; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 25, State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St., West Allis, Admission $2, (414) 481-5859.

CLASSIC FILM 

Church in the City: FOCUS Film Society presents “The Bank Dick” and “The Pharmacist,” 7 p.m. March 24, 2648 N. Hackett Ave., $3 donation, (414) 258-6492.

Ferch’s Theatre: Theatre of the Weird presents “Mad Love” and “The Devil Doll” double-feature, 5 p.m. March 24, Malt Shoppe & Grille, 5636 Broad St., Greendale, $6.

Waukesha Civic Theatre: “The African Queen,” 6:30 p.m. March 26, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha, $5, (262) 547-0708. 

MUSEUM/ GALLERY 

David Barnett Gallery: “Café du Modernisme” gallery talk, 11 a.m. March 24, 1024 E. State St., (414) 271-5058.

Latino Arts Gallery: Expansive Threads, opening reception, 5 p.m. March 23, 1028 S. 9th St., (414) 384-3100.

Portrait Society Gallery: Skully Gustafson: Outdoor Wigstore; and Dominic Chambers: In Light our Bodies Shift, opening reception, 6-8 p.m. March 30, Suite 526, 207 E. Buffalo St., (414) 870-9930.

Tory Folliard Gallery: Cathy Martin: eye(scapes); and Michael Noland: Under A Falling Sky, artist reception, 1:30-4 p.m. March 24, 233 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 273-7311.