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2008 Events
Sep 30 - Nov 1 Milwaukee - Monster Mayhem.
Lister F/X features a unique Haunting Experience named "Monster Mayhem". 5121 W. Howard Avenue. For more information call (414) 303-7892.
Nov 16 - Jan 4 Milwaukee - Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival. Thousands of glowing lights, festive decorations adorning streets and parks, and dozens of decorated storefronts and rooflines. Downtown Milwaukee. For more information call (414) 220-4700.
Nov 22 - Nov 22 Milwaukee - Milwaukee Holiday Parade. This is the 82nd annual Milwaukee Holiday Parade and will feature approximately 100 units and take about one hour to pass a given point. Since 1927, the Downtown Milwaukee Christmas Parade has become a cherished Milwaukee Holiday tradition. Downtown. For more information call (262) 377-5935.
Nov 28 - Dec 28 Milwaukee - A Christmas Carol. Experience the magic and wonder of the holidays with this holiday classic - celebrating its 33rd year at Milwaukee's historic Pabst Theater! Let the magic of this heartwarming tale enchant you as Scrooge and Tiny Tim remind us what is truly important this holiday season. Bring your entire family to the show that will touch your soul and brighten your holiday spirit. Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells Street. For more information call (414) 224-9490.
Nov 28 - Jan 4 Milwaukee - The Producers. New York, 1959. Max Bialystock was once the king of Broadway, but now all of his shows close on opening night. Things turn around when the neurotic accountant, Leo Bloom, proposes a get-rich-quick scheme tailor-made for producers who can only make flops; raise far more money than you need, then make sure the show is despised. No one will be interested in it, so you can pocket the surplus. Surely nothing can go wrong with their scheme, right? Well, there's no accounting for taste! Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N Broadway. For more information call (414) 291-7800.
Dec 7 - Dec 7 Milwaukee - Orphans in the Attic Doll-Toy-Bear Show & Sale. Dealers from several states will sell antique & collectible dolls, toys, bears & accessories including wigs, shoes, eyes, doll stands, doll furniture, patterns, and related supplies. Serb Hall, 5101 W Oklahoma Avenue. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 3:00PM. For more information call (920) 563-0047.
2009 Events
Jan 1 - Jan 1 Milwaukee - Cool Fool Kite Festival.
Hundreds of kites are flying and many countries are represented at this family-friendly event. The Cool Fool Kite Festival is a winter festival on New Years day. Over 50 kites will take to the skies. Ice Sculpturing and horse draw buggy rides will take place during the day. This is a free event with plenty of free parking. Small charge for buggy rides. Veteran's Park. For more information call (414) 305-3145.
Jan 6 - Jan 11 Milwaukee - Happy Days - A New Musical. The famed drive-in malt shop and number one hang-out, Arnold's, is in danger of demolition, so the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and tv-worthy wrestling match. This perfectly family-friendly musical will have you rockin' and rollin' all week long! Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N Water Street. For more information call (888) 612-3500.
Jan 12 - Jan 12 Milwaukee - Metallica in Concert. Metallica with Machine Head and The Sword. You don't want to miss seeing the legendary James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich along with Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo. Floor seating is general admission. Ticket limit is four. Bradley Center, 1001 N 4th Street. Event starts at 7:00PM. For more information call (414) 227-0400.
Jan 28 - Jan 29 Milwaukee - Mirandolina. A sizzling battle of the sexes catches fire in Goldoni’s 18th century Italian farce. Single, sexy and independent Mirandolina is mistress of her own inn and besieged by a constant stream of suitors. Though all the men around her seem to fall madly in love with her, will she be able to win over the one man she has her own heart set on — a notorious woman-hater? Come watch as the sparks fly. Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E Wells Street. For more information call (414) 224-9490.
Jun 4 - Oct 29 Milwaukee - Westown Farmers' Market.
Downtown Milwaukee's oldest and largest open air market featuring Wisconsin grown produce, locally crafted art as well as prepared food items and live music. Every Wednesday, June 4-October 29. Exhibitors: 70 Admission: Free. Zeidler Union Square, 300 W. Michigan Street. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 3:00PM. For more information call (414) 276-6696.
Nov 22 - Nov 22 Milwaukee - Colors of Christmas Craft Fair & Quilt Auction. Annual juried fair featuring 100+ exhibitors displaying a wide variety of handmade arts and crafts. Food and refreshments, bake sale and silent auction. Included is a special auction of quilted items that have been donated to the school. All proceeds benefit the H.S. Wisconsin Lutheran High School, 330 North Glenview Avenue. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 4:00PM. For more information call (414) 453-4567 x 2291.
Dec 13 - Dec 13 Milwaukee - Secret Santa Craft Bazaar. Featuring German children's books, food, and musical entertainment as well as many wearable art items and other crafts. Eat at the Ladybug Cafe and have a picture taken with an Austrian-style St. Nick. 3778 N. 82 Street. Event starts at 9:00AM and ends at 3:00PM. For more information call (414) 393-5618.
