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FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Second Hand Purrs: Spring Craft Fair and Bake Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 9. Shop vendors, artists, and crafters, with raffles to benefit the kitties. Knights of Columbus, 732 Badger Ave., South Milwaukee.
Washington County Fair Park: Spring Fair to Remember, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 9. Arts and crafts, door prizes, free parking. $3 admission. 3000 Pleasant Valley Road, West Bend.
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens: Art at the Gardens Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 1. Education & Visitor Center, Whitnall Park, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners.
Bayshore Art Festival: Art and Artisan’s Fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 14; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 15. Music by The Beautiful Collide, Marcell, Kris & Dani Crow, Brooklynn & Ben. 5800 N. Bayshore Drive, Glendale.
EASTER
Apple Holler: Fun with Peter Rabbit, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon April 9-10, 15-16. $15 per person. Interactive storytelling with beverage and treats for children, Farm Park visit and Bunnyville Egg Hunt. 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant, (262) 884-7100; appleholler.com
Bay View Lions Club: Pancake breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m. April 2. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages and beverages. $7 per person; $5 for children ages 4 to 11; $20 for a family of up to six (cash only). Humboldt Park Pavilion, Park Road and E. Idaho St.
Downtown Kenosha: Small Business Bunny Hop, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 9. Shop, dine, and visit businesses to collect Easter eggs. Information: visitkenosha.com
East Troy Railroad Museum: Bunny Trains, April 9-10, and 16. Take a ride to the Elegant Farmer with onboard activities, followed by return trip to get photo op with the Easter Bunny. All child and toddler ticket holders receive a stuffed bunny, with jelly beans for all. Advance purchase required. Depot, 2002 Church St., East Troy. (262) 642-3263; easttroyrr.org
Humboldt Park: Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m. April 2. Open to children one-year-old through fourth grade. The Easter Bunny will be available for free photos with children and families from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and following the Egg Hunt. On the west side of the park pavilion. Park Road and E. Idaho St.
North Shore Kiwanis: Pancake Breakfast with the Bunny, 8 to 11 a.m. April 2. Adult $8; child $5. Breakfast features pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee. Have your photo with the Bunny and try a raffle. Dominican High School, 120 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay.
St. Florian Parish: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 10. Adults $12; Child $6. All-you-can-eat buffet and beverages. Easter bunny arrives at 9 a.m. and breakfast includes one photo per family with the Easter Bunny. 1215 S. 45 St., West Milwaukee. (414) 383-3565; stflorian.org
St. George’s Melkite Greek Catholic Church: Palm Sunday Breakfast, noon to 2 p.m. April 10. Pancakes, eggs, ham, fresh fruit, pastries, and beverages. $12 adult; $6 child, under 12. 1617 W. State St. (414) 342-1543.
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NIGHTLIFE
Blu: Live music, 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Cedarburg Cultural Center: Band of Ringers, 7 p.m. April 1. Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. April 6. Best of Blueburg Café Open Mic Night Talent Competition Showcase, 7 p.m. April 23. Alex Wilson, 7 p.m. May 6. W62-N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg.
Clark Hotel: Dick Eliot jazz, 6-9 p.m. April 1 and April 15. 314 W. Main St., Waukesha.
County Clare: Dick Eliot, 5-8 p.m. April 17. 1234 N. Astor St.
Cue Club of Wisconsin: Live music, 8:30 p.m. V-Funk, April 2. Kings of Radio, April 9. Ten Feet Tall, April 23. The Decade, April 30. 2454 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha.
Motor Bar & Restaurant: David Harmonica Miller, Cadillac Rob Seville & Friends, 5-8 p.m. April 16. 401 W Canal St.
Story Hill FireHouse: J Ryan Trio, 6-8:30 p.m. April 7. Marcya Daneille and Donna Woodall, 6-8:30 p.m. April 13. Will Ulrich, 6-8:30 p.m. May 12. 407 N. Hawley Road.
COMEDY
ComedySportz: Comedy show matches every Friday-Saturday. All ages improv comedy. 420 S. First St. (414) 272-8888; cszmke.com
Improv at The Corners of Brookfield: New comedy venue features two live performance stages with full food and beverage service. 20110 Lower Union St., Brookfield. (414) 928-5400; improv.com/milwaukee
The Laughing Tap Comedy Club: Weekly live comedy shows and bar featuring Wisconsin craft beer and spirits. 706 S. 5th St. laughingtap.com
PERFORMING ARTS
Acacia Theatre Company: Last Train to Nibroc, 7:30 p.m. April 1; 4 p.m. April 2; 3 p.m. April 3. Norvell Commons, St. Christopher’s Church, 7845 N. River Road. (414) 744-5995; acaciatheatre.com
Bach Chamber Choir Milwaukee: Contemplating Eternity, 3 p.m. April 10. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 7845 N. River Road, River Hills. (414) 319-9816.
Carthage College: Chanticleer, 7:30 p.m. April 22. A.F. Siebert Chapel, 2001 Alford Park Drive, Kenosha. (262) 551-6661.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist: Wednesday Concert Series, 12:15 p.m. Jeremy Kiolbassa, organ, April 6. Lis Joyal, flute & Thomas Eberhard, flute, April 20. Charlie Rasmussen, cello, April 27. 812 N. Jackson St.
Cedarburg Cultural Center: Hulas and Homicide Murder Mystery with Jack Pachuta, 7 p.m. April 30. W62-N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. (262) 375-3676.
The Coffee House at Plymouth Church: Earth Poets and Musicians annual performance, 7:30 p.m. April 16. 2717 E. Hampshire.
Concord Chamber Orchestra: Reconnecting to Nature, 7 p.m. May 7. St. Sebastian Parish, 5400 W. Washington Blvd. (414) 750-4404.
The Constructivists: Babel, (through April 2). Broadway Theatre Center-Studio Theatre, 158 N. Broadway. (414) 291-7800.
Cooperative Performance: One Universe featuring Sarah Moore, 7 p.m. April 8-9; 2 and 7 p.m. April 10; 7 p.m. April 16.. Sunstone Studios MKE, 127 E. Wells St. www.cooperativeperformance.org
Danceworks Mad Hot Rhythm Competition: Milwaukee area school students compete in three dance styles, 10:15 a.m. April 21. UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Danceworks Studio Theatre: Jade Charon Company presents Restore Arts Festival, 7:30 p.m. April 22. 1661 N. Water St. (414) 277-8480.
Festival City Symphony: Saturday Classics Season Finale, 2 p.m. April 9. Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W. Wisconsin Ave. (414) 291-7605.
First Stage: The Amazing Lemonade Girl, 7 p.m. April 22, (through May 15). Marcus Center Todd Wehr Theater, 929 N. Water St. (414) 273-7206.
First Stage Young Company: Macbeth, 7 p.m. April 1; 2 and 7 p.m. April 2; 1 p.m. April 3. Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St. (414) 267-2961.
Forte Theatre Company: Little Women, 7:30 p.m. April 22-23; 3 p.m. April 24; 7:30 p.m. April 29-30; 3 p.m. May 1. Fine Arts Center, Martin Luther High School, 5201 S. 76th St., Greendale. (414) 366-3634.
Frankly Music: Back to Basics 2, 7 p.m. April 20. Schwan Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave. franklymusic.org
Irish Cultural and Heritage Center: Josh Okeefe, 7:30 p.m. April 9. 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. (414) 219-0010.
Knightwind Ensemble: Spring concert, 3 p.m. April 10. South Milwaukee PAC, 901 15th Ave., South Milwaukee. (414) 766-5049.
Lake Country Playhouse: Camelot, (through April 10). 221 E. Capitol Drive, Hartland. lakecountryplayhousewi.org
Latino Arts: Max Baca and Los Texmaniacs, 7 p.m. April 8. 1028 S. 9th St. (414) 384-3100.
Marcus Performing Arts Center-Uihlein Hall: Ain’t Too Proud, 7:30 p.m. April 5-7; 8 p.m. April 8; 2 and 8 p.m. April 9; 1 and 6:30 p.m. April 10. 929 N. Water St. (414) 273-7206.
Marcus Performing Arts Center-Uihlein Hall: Josh Gates Live!, 8 p.m. April 15. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, 7:30 p.m. April 20. Paddington Gets In A Jam, 7 p.m. April 29. Blue Man Group, 8 p.m. April 30; 1 and 6:30 p.m. May 1. 929 N. Water St. (414) 273-7206.
Marcus Performing Arts Center-Vogel Hall: Main Street’s Mix Tape, 7 p.m. April 8; 1:30 and 7 p.m. April 9, 1:30 p.m. April 10. BritBeat: Beatles Music History, 7:30 p.m. April 23. 929 N. Water St. (414) 273-7206.
Memories Dinner Theater: A Bad Year for Tomatoes, April 1-3, 8-10. Memories Ballroom, 1077 Lake Drive, Port Washington. (262) 284-6850.
Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra: Spring classical concert featuring pianist and composer Greg Hartmann, 7:30 p.m. April 23. Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220-N6151 Town Line Road, Sussex. (262) 751-5995.
Milwaukee Ballet: PUSH, 7:30 p.m. March 31-April 2; 1:30 p.m. April 3. Marcus Center Uihlein Hall, 929 N. Water St. (414) 902-2103.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre: The Island, 7:30 p.m. April 8; 8 p.m. April 9, (through May 1). Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. (414) 291-7800.
Milwaukee Opera Theatre: Preludes, 7:30 p.m. April 1; 2 p.m. April 2; 7:30 p.m. April 4; 2 p.m. April 5; 7:30 p.m. April 7-8; 2 p.m. April 9. Woman’s Club of Wisconsin, 813 E. Kilbourn Ave. milwaukeeoperatheatre.org
Milwaukee Repertory Theater-Quadracci Powerhouse: Titanic The Musica1, 7:30 p.m. April 5-7; 8 p.m. April 8; 3 and 8 p.m. April 9, (through May 14). Baker Theater Complex, 108 E. Wells St. (414) 224-9490.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater-Stackner Cabaret: My Way: Tribute to Frank Sinatra, (through May 1). Baker Theater Complex, 108 E. Wells St. (414) 224-9490.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater-Stiemke Studio: New Age, (through May 1). Baker Theater Complex, 108 E. Wells St. (414) 224-9490.
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Converging Landscapes, April 1-2. Symphony Spring Break sensory-friendly concert, 2:30 p.m. April 3. Edo de Waart & Ronald Brautigam, 7:30 p.m. April 8-9; 2:30 p.m. April 10. Streisand Songbook, 7:30 p.m. April 22-23; 2:30 p.m. April 24. Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott, 7:30 p.m. April 29; Music of the Rolling Stones, 7:30 p.m. April 30. Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W. Wisconsin Ave. (414) 291-7605.
Next Act Theatre: The Last White Man, 7:30 p.m. April 15, (through May 8). 255 S. Water St. (414) 278-0765.
Philomusica String Quartet: Masterful Tonal Spices, 7:30 p.m. April 25. Schwan Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave. (414) 443-8802.
Polish Center of Wisconsin: Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, 6 p.m. April 10. 6941 S. 68th St., Franklin. (414) 529-2140.
Racine Theatre Guild: Clue: On Stage, (through April 3). 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine. (262) 633-4218.
Racine Theatre Guild: Jean’s Jazz Series featuring Eric Jacobson performing Miles Davis’ “Kind of Blue,” 7 p.m. April 9. Akeelah and the Bee, 7 p.m. April 22; 2 and 7 p.m. April 23-24. 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine. (262) 633-4218.
Renaissance Theaterworks: Rose: An Intimate Evening with Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, May 20, (through June 5). Next Act Theatre, 255 S. Water St. (414) 278-0765.
Skylight Music Theatre: Raisin, 7:30 p.m. April 8-9; 2 p.m. April 10; 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 13; 7:30 p.m. April 14; 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 16; 6:30 p.m. April 19; 7:30 p.m. April 20-22; 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 23; 2 p.m. April 24. Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. (414) 291-7800.
South Milwaukee PAC: Jesse Cook, 8 p.m. April 2. Mutts Gone Nuts in Canine Cabaret, 7 p.m. April 28. 901 15th Ave., South Milwaukee. (414) 766-5049.
Sunset Playhouse: Something Rotten, 7:30 p.m. April 21, (through May 8). If You Could Read My Mind: Acoustic Superstars, 7:30 p.m. April 25; 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 26. Beauty and the Beat: Miss Peggy Lee, 7:30 p.m. April 28-30; 2 p.m. May 1. 700 Wall St., Elm Grove. (262) 782-4430.
UWM Music Recital Hall: Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo, 7:30 p.m. April 1. 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Watertown Players: The Hallelujah Girls, 7 p.m. April 8; 2 and 7 p.m. April 9; 2 p.m. April 10. The Market, 210 S. Water St., Watertown. (920) 306-4364; watertownplayers.org
Waukesha Civic Theatre: Psych, 7:30 p.m. April 15, (through May 1). 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. (262) 547-0708.
Wilson Center for the Arts: Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, 8 p.m. April 1. Nova Linea Contemporary Dance, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. April 9. Ben Mulwana, 8 p.m. April 15. Liam Nugent, 8 p.m. April 22. 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield. (262) 781-9520.
Wisconsin Music Ventures: Guitarist Joanna Kim, 6:30 p.m. April 4. 407 N. Hawley Road. wisconsinmusicventures.com
Wisconsin Singer/Songwriter Series: Rachael Kilgour, 7:30 p.m. April 9. Susan Werner, 7:30 p.m. April 23. Unitarian Church North, 13800 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon. (262) 457-4399.
LECTURES
North Point Lighthouse: Lecture Series, 7 p.m. second Wednesday of each month. $10 admission; $5 seniors/students; Free for museum members. Masks required. Beer and light refreshments provided. 2650 N. Wahl Ave. (414) 332-6754.
- Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes. April 13.
- The Port of Milwaukee. May 11.
Wauwatosa’s Woman’s Club: Dan Biesner of Tabal Chocolate will discuss “Crafting Rare Chocolate,” 1 p.m. April 7. Free and open to the public. 1626 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa.
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American Lung Association: Fight For Air Climb, 8 a.m.-noon April 9. Take a timed-climb and partake in post-event activities and refreshments. American Family Field, 1 Brewers Way. Register online at: FightForAirClimb.org/Milwaukee
Hales Corners Library: Wednesday Afternoon Movies, 2 p.m. April 6 and 20. Beverages sold prior to film. Hunt Room, 5885 S. 116th St., Hales Corners. (414) 529-6150.
Milwaukee Comic Con: Comic Book Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 7. Cosplay contests for adults and children with sign-up at the show, and a Commander Pod Tournament. Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis. mightyconshows.com/show/milwaukee
Miss Ruby Boutique: Bridal Fashion Show to benefit LGBT Community Center, 7 p.m. April 7. $25. Pritzlaff Building, 325 N. Plankinton Ave. www.missrubyboutique.com
Mitchell Park Domes: Train Show, (through April 3). See over 700 feet of model train tracks circling through the floral show dome. 524 S. Layton Blvd. milwaukeedomes.org
- Spring Floral Show. April 16-May 30.
Mount Mary University: “Prismatic Parallel” Student Designer Fashion Show, 3 and 7 p.m. May 14. Notre Dame Hall, 2900 N. Menomonee River Pkwy. mtmary.edu
Muskego Public Library: Dr. Franklin’s Favorite Inventions, 7 p.m. April 19. Author Kathryn Randall discusses “The Listening Tree,” April 20. S73-W16663 Janesville Road, Muskego. (262) 971-2100.
Muskego Public Library: Janice Jurack discusses “The Three Pillars of Health,” 6:30 p.m. April 26. Registration required. S73-W16663 Janesville Road, Muskego. (262) 971-2100.
St. Florian Parish: Card Social, 6-11 p.m. April 22. Homemade buffet meal, with beverages, raffles. $15 donation. 1215 S. 45 St., West Milwaukee. (414) 383-3565; stflorian.org
Tripoli Shrine Center Milwaukee: Tripoli Shrine Circus, 7:30 p.m. May 13; 10 a.m., 3 and 8 p.m. May 14; 1 and 6 p.m. May 15. Elephant rides following each show. UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. tripolishrine.com https://tripolishrine.com/
Turner Hall Ballroom: Wedding Showcase, 4-8 p.m. April 13. Vendors include caterers, photographers, bridal, and floral services, with music by Dream City Strings and Dream City Jazz. 1040 N. Phillips Ave. www.wedmke.com
UW-Parkside: The Wild Midwest and Other Short Films by student filmmakers, 6 p.m. April 1. Rita Main Stage Theatre, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha. (262) 595-2564; www.uwp.edu/therita/
Waukesha Civic Theatre Film Series: Hop, 10 a.m. April 16. Casablanca, 6:30 p.m. May 2. 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. (262) 547-0708.
FOOD & DINING
Donut & Coffee Fest: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 1. $15-$25. Sampling event featuring area bakeries and baristas. Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N. Phillips Ave. pabsttheatergroup.com
Glorioso’s Appetito & Italian Market: In-person classes. 1011 E Brady St. (414) 272-0540; gloriosos.com
- Sicilian Shrimp Pasta. April 8.
- Italian Brunch Class. April 9.
- Making Glorioso’s Biscotti. April 10.
- Chicken Parmigiana and Fresh Pasta. April 16.
- Mostaccioli with Parmesan Crusted Pork Cutlets. April 28.
Hop Harvest & Vine Public House: Lent dinner entrees include Steamed Blue Mussels ($13.99), Citrus Grilled Salmon ($14.99), Gluten Free Cod Filet ($14.99), served on Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Good Harvest Market, 2205 Silvernail Road, Pewaukee. hopharvestvine.com
Milwaukee Public Market: The Market offers hands-on and demonstration classes in the second-level demonstration kitchen. Registration required. 400 N. Water St. (414) 336-1111; milwaukeepublicmarket.org
South Shore Terrace: Milwaukee County Parks Beer Garden, open 4-7 p.m. Thursday-Friday; noon-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 2900 S. Shore Drive.
St. Florian Parish: Fish fry, 4:30 to 7 p.m. April 1. Dine-in and carryout. $13 adult/ $8 child. 1215 S. 45 St., West Milwaukee. (414) 383-3565.
St. Matthew’s Parish: Fish Boil, 4-7 p.m. April 1. Fish served with boiled potatoes, carrots, onions, coleslaw, bread, desserts and beverage. Advance ticket $11.50 for adult. Day of event dine-in or takeout is $12 for adult and $4 for child (3-12 years). 9329 S. Chicago Road, Oak Creek. (414) 762-4200.
Stone Bank Farm Market: Support local farmers, makers and vendors. N68-W33208 County Road K, Stone Bank. (262) 563-8010; stonebankmarket.com
The Village Cheese Shop: Store and cafe, with classes and virtual events. Order cheeses, meats and specialty foods, with Cheese of the Month and Wine Club subscriptions available. 1430 Underwood Ave., Wauwatosa. (414) 488-2099; villagecheesetosa.com
- National Cheese Day. June 4.
Wade House: Tavern Night and Beer Tasting, May 13. W7965 State Highway 23, Greenbush. (920) 526-3271; wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org/
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
Gallery Night MKE: April 22-23. Discover local galleries, art, and artists during free, two-day art event in downtown Milwaukee and surrounding neighborhoods. gallerynightmke.com
The Alice Wilds: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and by appointment. 900 S. 5th St. (414) 635-0887.
- Tom Bamberger: Horizon Lines and Flowers, opening reception, 5-8 p.m. April 1, (through May 14).
Cedarburg Art Museum: Noon-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. In the historic Jochem-Wittenberg Mansion, W63-N675 Washington Ave., Cedarburg.
- The History of Wisconsin Art Exhibition, (through May 8).
Cedarburg Cultural Center: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. W62-N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. (262) 375-3676.
- 75th Annual Ozaukee County Art Show, (through April 16).
Charles Allis Art Museum: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday; noon-7 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 1801 N. Prospect Ave. (414) 278-8295; www.charlesallis.org
- Dressing the Abbey Exhibit, (through May 30).
Gallery 218: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday. 207 E. Buffalo St., (414) 326-0264; gallery218.com
- Celebrating our Earth Day: An Abstract Nature, April 22, (through June 15).
- Spring Gallery Night/Day, 5-10 p.m. April 22; noon-5 p.m. April 23.
Gallery 2622: May Klisch: Juxtapose, abstract solo show opening reception, 6-9 p.m. April 1. Gallery hours are by appointment only. 2622 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa. (414) 257-2622.
Harley-Davidson Museum: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 400 W. Canal St. (877) 436-8738; harley-davidson.com
Inspiration Studios: 1500 S. 73rd St., West Allis. (414) 587-3474; inspirationstudiosgallery.com
- Paintings by an Imaginary Person, April 1, (through April 30).
- The Splinter Palace screening, April 29-30.
Jewish Museum Milwaukee: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. 1360 N. Prospect Ave. (414) 390-5730; jewishmuseummilwaukee.org
- Then They Came for Me: Incarceration of Japanese Americans During WW ll, (through May 29).
Latino Arts: 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 1028 S. 9th St. (414) 384-3100.
- United Families: Tribute to the Migrant Farm Worker Labor Movement in the 1960s and 1970s, April 1, (through May 27).
- United Families: Tribute to the Migrant Farm Worker Labor Movement in the 1960s and 1970s, opening reception, 5-7 p.m. April 8.
Lily Pad Gallery West: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 215 N. Broadway. (414) 509-5756.
- Paradigm, April 15, (through May 22).
- Opening reception, 5-9 p.m. April 15.
Lynden Sculpture Garden: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, (closed Thursdays). Experience art in nature with sculptures sited across 40 acres of park, lake and woodland. 2145 W. Brown Deer Road. (414) 446-8794; lyndensculpturegarden.org
- International Sculpture Day. April 30.
- Lynden By Night Walk. April 16.
- Discovering the Urban Forest: A Tree Walk. April 10.
- Cultural Plant Walk. April 9.
Milwaukee Art Museum: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 700 N. Art Museum Drive. mam.org
- Art in Bloom, April 7-10.
- Shifting Perspectives: Landscape Photographs from the Collection, (through July 3).
Milwaukee Public Museum: Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday, (through May 18). 800 W. Wells St. (414) 278-2728; www.mpm.edu
MPM Planetarium & Dome Theater: One Planetarium program is included with Museum admission, and admission is first-come, first-served with limited capacity. Films are sold separately and can be reserved online. Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. (414) 278-2728.
North Point Lighthouse: Climb the tower, learn about lighthouses and maritime history of the Great Lakes, 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 2650 N. Wahl Ave. (414) 332-6754.
Pabst Mansion: Visitors learn about Pabst family and details about the architecture and furnishings of the home with guided and self-guided tours. 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Advance ticket purchase recommended. (414) 931-0808; pabstmansion.com
RAM (Racine Art Museum): Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. 441 Main St., Racine. (262) 638-8300.
- PEEPS Art Exhibition, April 7, (through April 23).
RAM Wustum Museum of Fine Arts: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine.
- Watercolor Wisconsin, (through April 23).
Spectrum Gallery: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, or by appointment. East Building of the DeKoven Center, 2050 Wisconsin Ave., Racine. (262) 634-4345.
- The Anniversary Show, (through May 1).
Tory Folliard Gallery: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 233 N. Milwaukee St. (414) 273-7311.
- Fred Stonehouse: Falling Waters, April 22, (through May 28).
- Artist reception, 5-9 p.m. April 22.
- Paula Swaydan Grebel: Interiors, (through April 16).
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday; noon-7 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 2220 N. Terrace Ave. (414) 271-3656; villaterrace.org
- In the Park with Olmsted: A Vision for Milwaukee, April 14, (through Sept. 25).
- Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. April 14.
Waelderhaus: Frederick Law Olmsted: Landscapes for the Public Good, outdoor exhibit opening 6 p.m. April 26. Free, reservation required. 1100 W. Riverside Drive, Kohler. (920) 453-2851.
The Warehouse: Admission is free and open to the public. 1635 W. St. Paul Ave. (414) 252-0677; thewarehousemke.org
- The Secret Garden, (through May 27).
Waukesha West End Artists: Art Crawl, 4-9 p.m. May 7. Visit a variety of galleries, meet the artists, and enjoy live music throughout downtown Waukesha. waukeshaart.com
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. W5050 Portland Road, Cedarburg. (262) 546-0300; wiquiltmuseum.com
- Quilts Japan: The 15th Quilt Nihon, (through May 1).
- Sweet Connection candy making classes, April 6, May 11.
Please submit your event three weeks before the event or registration deadline to [email protected], with “Attention Entertainment calendar” in the subject line.