1. Bloom anniversary party and new space reveal
Friday from 6-10 pm | bloom
Bloom’s antique boutique in Bayview Celebrating his fifth birthday with a party and reveal their new space, The Crest. Guests can enjoy drinks by Discourse, Aura Imagery, Readings by Aura/Iris, and Tarot Readings by Temple of Heka while browsing the new space. The Crest will be an extension of their existing collection along with more options for plus size, occasion, masculine and decor.
2. nocturnal movements
Friday at 8 pm | Shank Hall
Minneapolis indie rock band nocturnal movements They released their first album in 2012, and have since toured all over the country and gained international recognition. their latest EP, revisioncame out last year.
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3. Criminal Monk
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm | Laughing tap
Comedian based in Chicago Criminal Monk Coming to Milwaukee for the Laughing Tap weekend. Monk is best known for his role as Hassan on ABC’s “For Life”, DJ Dee Nuts on “Block Party” and Andy the Blegghead on Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. His comedy is a mixture of family anecdotes and observations on society. Tickets are available Online.
4. funny face
Saturday at 12:30 PM | Avalon Theatre
Watch Audrey Hepburn on the big screen during Saturday check up funny face (1957). The story follows Dick Avery (played by Fred Astaire), a New York City fashion photographer who stumbles upon bookstore clerk Joe Stockton (Audrey Hepburn) and is struck by her beauty. The plot unfolds as the two characters try to build a modeling career for Jo.
5. MLK Jr. Freedom Bill Workshop
Saturday at 1 pm | 9175 North 76th Street.
This Saturday, Milwaukee FATE group (fashion, art and teen entertainment) hosts a Freedom Bell Workshop, where participants can make and paint a Liberty Bell to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. FATE’s mission is to provide an outlet for expression for the youth of Milwaukee through visual and performance art activities. All supplies and bags of assorted snacks are included in the $5 entrance fee.
6. Owl Goose: Family Journey
Saturday at 5:30 pm | Grant Park
Do you have a future ornithologist in the family? Join Wehr’s naturalist for an Owl Prowl outing this weekend in Grant Park. Hikers will walk in search of great and eastern horned screech owls while learning about the natural habitats and behaviors of native owls. Curious children will be guided through the anatomy of an owl pellet to discover what owls eat every day. Avid hikers can sign up for the family Online.
7. Milwaukee Vintage Style Society Snow Globe
Saturday at 7 pm | 5020 W.VLIET ST.
The Milwaukee Vintage Style Society invites you to step back in time on Saturday snowball, hosted in Dandy. A password (which you get after registering) is required for an evening of “classic delight” featuring live music from Professor Pinkerton’s irreverent orchestra and classic cocktails. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite black tie/cocktail attire. Tickets are available Online.
8. Emmett James
Saturday at 7:30 pm | VAR gallery
Mixed media artist based in Milwaukee Emmett James He returns to Cream City for a stopover on his “Too Cold For Tour”. James’ music has a hip-hop meets jazz sound, and you can see his multimedia artistry in much of his merchandise – Including his mouth-watering chocolate molds and his trademark “drip and dip” coffee kits. Buy tickets for his Var Gallery Online.
9. Show plant tropics train
Opens Saturday | Bishop Mitchell Park
these years plant orbits The Train Show is a plant-meets-space adventure featuring model trains moving along 800-foot tracks through the many beautiful plants in the domes – including miniature white azaleas, Vietnamese cypresses, and “into the deep blue space of the Pansy Matrix.” The show runs through March 26th and is included in the price of admission to the domes.
10. David Spade
Sunday at 8 pm | Pope’s Theatre
Saturday Night Live alum David Spade is coming to Pabst Theatre To get rid of the Sunday scares with a comedy evening. The comedian has had a comedic work spanning several decades including several collaborations with Wisconsin native Chris Farley. If you can’t make the offer on Sunday, He also performs at Appleton on Fridays and Madison on Saturdays.
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