Contemporary Craft Exhibition & Sale

Kenilworth Square East, Fifth Floor Gallery 1925 E. Kenilworth Pl., Milwaukee

The 2025 Contemporary Craft Exhibition & Sale will feature handmade student work from across many disciplines within the Peck School of the Arts,.

Suzuki & Pre-College Guitar Concert

UWM Music Building, Recital Hall 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee

Join students of the Suzuki & Pre-College Guitar Program for the end-of-the-semester concert.

Free

A Christmas Carol

The Pabst Theater 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee

Experience the magic of this beloved tale as Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartwarming transformation inspires holiday cheer with the timeless message of peace, hope and joy.

$25

The Voyage of Courage

Sterling Chalet 1271 WI-175, Hubertus

2025 Student Hō'ike, Music & Dance Recital

$12 – $15

The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!

Marcus Performing Arts Center, Todd Wehr Theater 121 E. State St., Milwaukee

Catchy tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!

$24 – $45

The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium

Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee

Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium is back and more magical than ever!

$40 – $145

Boswell

Next Act Theatre 255 S Water St,, Milwaukee

This delightful romp will be directed by Laura Gordon, and features returning actors Heidi Armbruster, Producing Artistic Director emeritus David Cecsarini, Josh Krause and Brian Mani alongside the Next Act debuts of Madeline Calais-King and Sarah Zapiain.

Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn

Bombshell Studio Theatre 19700 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield

Based on the Irving Berlin classic, Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, a song-and-dance man who leaves showbiz behind for a quiet life on a farm—until he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare.

$27.95 – $29.95

Come From Away

Associated Bank Theater Center 122 E. Wells St., Milwaukee

This exhilarating Tony Award-winning musical shares the remarkable true story of nearly 7,000 airline passengers from all over the world who were grounded in the small Canadian town of Gander during the wake of 9/11

The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!

Marcus Performing Arts Center, Todd Wehr Theater 121 E. State St., Milwaukee

Catchy tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!

$24 – $45

Resounding Joy: Christmas at the Basilica

Basilica of St. Josaphat 2333 S. 6th St., Milwaukee

Join Bel Canto Chorus for a well loved Milwaukee tradition of beautiful music in a spectacular venue.

$20 – $60

A Christmas Carol

The Pabst Theater 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee

Experience the magic of this beloved tale as Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartwarming transformation inspires holiday cheer with the timeless message of peace, hope and joy.

$25

Wild Lights Drive Thru

Milwaukee County Zoo 10005 W. Blue Mound Rd., Milwaukee

Enjoy Wild Lights from the comfort of your car.

Come From Away

Associated Bank Theater Center 122 E. Wells St., Milwaukee

This exhilarating Tony Award-winning musical shares the remarkable true story of nearly 7,000 airline passengers from all over the world who were grounded in the small Canadian town of Gander during the wake of 9/11

University Community Orchestra Fall Concert

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee

The University Community Orchestra is a full symphonic ensemble that welcomes players of all standard orchestral instruments—including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

$10