1. Milwaukee Ballet: Cinderella
ALL WEEKEND | MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
This weekend, watch the Milwaukee Ballet convey the classic story of a servant-turned-princess, with Sergei Prokofiev’s work performed by the ballet’s orchestra. Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday. Buy tickets online.
2. Martini Royale
FRIDAY FROM 6-9 P.M. | POTAWATOMI CASINO HOTEL
Sip on martini samples and vote your favorite to be crowned “Best Martini in Milwaukee” at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. Throughout the evening, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and live music by The 5 Card Studs.
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3. Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors
FRIDAY AT 7 P.M. | FISERV FORUM
Watch the Bucks’ effort to break the tie in the regular season series matchup against the Toronto Raptors in the Fiserv Forum or at your favorite Milwaukee sports bar on Friday night.
4. Gillespie + Nguyên + Williamson: to get there from here
FRIDAY FROM 7:30-9 P.M. | 504 W. NATIONAL AVE.
Head to Daync Academy on Friday evening to see the work of Milwaukee choreographer and performance artist Maria Gillespie and Los Angeles-based choreographers and performers Nguyễn Nguyên and Kevin Williamson in their experimental dance and media installation — to get there from here. The artists stitch together panoramic videos, movement and objects to animate their vision.
5. Women’s Work
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | GALLERY 2622
Catch the exhibition opening of Women’s Work this weekend. See how a group of local artists responded to the theme at Gallery 2622 in Wauwatosa.
6. Cats of Wisconsin Cat Show
SATURDAY FROM 9 A.M.-5 P.M. | WAUKESHA COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER
Spend your Saturday with over 150 cats at Cats of Wisconsin, and explore the many vendors with items for both you and your fur baby.
7. Catch and Release – Family Fishing
SATURDAY FROM 9:30-11 A.M. | URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER – WASHINGTON PARK
Bring family and friends along to learn the basics of fishing in the pond of Washington Park on Saturday morning. A fishing license is required for anyone over the age of 16. Register online.
8. Prepare for the Solar Eclipse
SATURDAY AT 3:15 P.M. | UW-MILWAUKEE PLANETARIUM
There will be a solar eclipse on Monday – the last one visible until 2024! Take it all in by learning the intricacies at UWM on Saturday afternoon. Director Jean Creighton will discuss how the study of solar eclipses has impacted our understanding of the universe. A free pair of eclipse safety glasses will be available for each attendee.
9. Andrea Bocelli
SATURDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | FISERV FORUM
This year marks 30 years of Andrea Bocelli’s career, and the 65-year-old iconic Italian tenor is at the Fiserv Forum with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for one night only. Catch this stop of the tour on Saturday evening to hear the live sound of his career highlights.
10. One Trick Pony Vintage Flea Market
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | THE COOPERAGE
It’s the first weekend of the quarterly vintage pop-up flea market One Trick Pony! Explore the highly curated, exclusively vintage lineup at The Cooperage from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
11. Sonic Symphony
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | BRADLEY SYMPHONY CENTER
Sonic the hedgehog is making his debut at the Bradley Symphony Center. See the iconic hero of Sega’s most popular franchise in a performance with familiar melodies and on-screen visuals. Get tickets online.
12. Milwaukee Candle Co. Community Cleanup
SUNDAY FROM 9 A.M.-NOON | MITCHELL PARK DOMES
Join Milwaukee Candle Co at the Mitchell Park Domes for the first session of the MKE Cleanup Series. Supplies, music and free coffee will be provided. Each volunteer will receive a voucher for a free, eco-friendly wax melt!
