Arts & Entertainment

Comedy: King of the Nerds
Comedy

King of the Nerds

Chris Hardwick, the foremost nerd comedian, performs at the Pabst tonight.

Art: Two Photographers Who Speak As One
Art

Two Photographers Who Speak As One

Shimon and Lindemann lovingly and wittily capture regional Wisconsin subjects, in a must-see exhibition.

Bar Exam: Thurman’s 15 is Always Dead
Bar Exam

Thurman’s 15 is Always Dead

Metaphorically speaking only. The name celebrates the deceased Yankee, the atmosphere is heavy on the Grateful Dead, and the cozy tavern can get pretty lively.

Dining: Victor’s Is Great for Prime Rib?
Dining

Victor’s Is Great for Prime Rib?

“Victims,” it turns out, is a fine place to dine.

Classical: Working Their Way Through Beethoven
Classical

Working Their Way Through Beethoven

Philomusica Quartet's Monday concert continues their traversal of Beethoven's quartets, along with a Brahms piano quintet.

Classical: California Here They Come
Classical

California Here They Come

Florentine production of The Elixir of Love is staged in California wine country and even features a specially-made wine.

Classical: Behold the Clarinet
Classical

Behold the Clarinet

Early Music Now presents a special concert of four Romantic-era works featuring the clarinet, performed by three top musicians.

Now Serving: Dagwood’s Sandwich Shop for Bay View?
Now Serving

Dagwood’s Sandwich Shop for Bay View?

Plus, new soup emporium for Lower East Side. And goodbye to Bay Shore Chocolate Shop.

Review: Fine Arts Quartet, Masters of Precision
Review

Fine Arts Quartet, Masters of Precision

The quartet handles three quite different composers with sensitivity and tight ensemble playing.

Review: The MSO Showcases Its Outstanding Musicians
Review

The MSO Showcases Its Outstanding Musicians

In quite different works by four composers, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra shines brightly.

Rock Roundup: The Overlooked Artistry of Alejandro Escovedo
Rock Roundup

The Overlooked Artistry of Alejandro Escovedo

A great musician who effortlessly mines country, Tex-Mex, folk, punk and more, he plays at Shank Hall.

Review: In Tandem’s Musical Sneaks Up on Audiences
Review

In Tandem’s Musical Sneaks Up on Audiences

Little by Little is a smart and smartly staged musical about three romantically-entangled friends coming of age.