Vanya and his adopted sister, Sonia, are living out their middle age in an old farmhouse in Bucks County, PA, after years of caring for their ailing, Chekhov-loving parents. But their quietly tedious existence changes dramatically once their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her twenty-something boy toy, Spike, for a weekend of wild costume parties, voodoo dolls and family feuds. In its own deliciously madcap way, Durang's Tony Award-winning play not only offers endlessly inventive comic twists, but some keen insights into the absurdities, challenges and agonies of twenty-first-century life as well. Written by Christopher Durang Directed by Marcella Kearns Featuring: Carrie Hitchcock, JJ Phillips, Rana Roman, Elodie Senetra, Jenny Wanasek and C. Michael Wright Performances: Thursday, Aug. 11 – 7:30 p.m. Preview Friday, Aug. 12 – 8:00 p.m., Opening Night Saturday, Aug. 13 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17 – 1:00 p.m., Talk Theatre Wednesday, Aug. 17 – 7:30 p.m., Viewpoints Thursday, Aug. 18 – 7:30 p.m., Talkback Friday, Aug. 19 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 – 1:00 p.m., Talk Theatre Thursday, Aug. 25 – 7:30 p.m., Talkback Friday, Aug. 26 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 – 2:00 p.m.

SMPAC presents artists sponsored by Classic Cargo International, Inc. at SM Market at 11th & Milwaukee Ave. Carlos Adames, voted best Jazz musician of the year by the Shepard Express in 2015 will be performing with his 5 piece ensemble with special guest guitarist Steve Peplin. Flanked by Elias Holman on Keyboards, Conway Powell on Bass and Tony Ayala on timbales, Carlos Adames leads the Carlos Adames Group, combining the best of latin music with innovative jazz arrangements that are both contemporary and classic. Truly a Latin Jazz Ensemble that’s brought warm-weather to venues around Milwaukee. Carlos Adames is a widely acclaimed percussionist known for his explosive soloing and inventive conga patterns, and a composer, arranger and educator who has worked professionally all over the Western Hemisphere and Europe. For all Carlos’ formal training and technical prowess, his playing is loose and open minded, touching on rhythmic signatures not only of Jazz, Latin Music but also Funk and HipHop.

A true New Orleans institution, Rebirth Brass Band will serve up brass infused with funk and hip-hop. American-roots folk singer/songwriter Tim Grimm opens the evening. Events start at 6 p.m. Concertgoers should bring blankets or portable chairs. Food and beverages will be available at the concert site along with a variety of food trucks.

For Shattered it's all about reproducing the sound, feel and vibe of the Rolling Stones live. Join SummerStage at Lapham Peak State Park and enjoy the songs such as "Start Me Up," "Honky Tonk Woman," "Brown Sugar," and more! Substitute (Tales from the Who) has a look and sound that captures The Who at the height of their peak. Substitute plays the songs that have become part of rock legend.

Bill has been an integral part of the Wisconsin acoustic music scene for many years both as a performer and as co-owner of the legendary CafeCarpe in Fort Atkinson. Join us at the park for a great concert under the stars! Opening is The Sixes! Acoustic with an edge.

The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts is excited to present the fourth annual international Wilson Center Guitar Competition & Festival, which is the only guitar competition and festival in the world to feature four different genres—Rock/Blues, Jazz, Classical, and Fingerstyle! The 2016 Festival ticketed headliners include the renowned classical ensemble Duo Montesinos Tamayo (August 18 @ 7:30 p.m.), fingerstyle guru Andy McKee (August 19 @ 7:30 p.m.), and bona fide guitar hero Al Di Meola (August 20 @ 7:30 p.m). Prices range from $31-$71, depending on artist and seat location. PLUS! Join us for FREE daytime festival activities for music lovers of all ages, including: Live semi-final and final rounds of a live four-genre competition, featuring 55 guitarists from more than 35 cities around the world competing for $22,000 in cash prizes, a chance to open for 2016 headliner Al Di Meola, and a chance to perform on the 2017 Summerfest Stages! Master classes and workshops with world-class guitarists! Leading industry vendors featuring the latest & greatest gear! Instrument Petting Zoo courtesy of Cascio Interstate Music Live music from 2-7 p.m. on Saturday in our Biloba Beer Garden with Root Beer Floats for kids, Hefeweizen Beer Floats for adults, and a Design-A- Guitar coloring contest!

Enjoy a moonlit evening at North Point Lighthouse in Lake Park. With admission, you'll receive a slotted, 15-minute time period to go to the top of the tower to view the full moon. Adults, $20 • Kids under 12, $10 Tours and Refreshments • Rain or shine! Make a reservation via email/phone: keeper@northpointlighthouse.org or (414) 332-6754

Danceworks' DanceLAB summer performance series invites emerging dance artists to develop and nurture their new dance works through year-round opportunities in the form of performance, internships, mentor-ships, space access and advocacy for artists serving the Milwaukee community. Our newest addition to DanceLAB 2016, DanceLAB Teen showcases original work from members of our own Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) as well as work developed in our studio classes, and featuring dances from many of our upper level technique classes, dancing new choreography from members of Danceworks Performance Company (DPC)! Performances take place at Danceworks Studios located on 1661 N. Water St. Milwaukee, WI 53202 August 20th @ 5:30pm & 7:30pm Tickets: $12 Reserved // $10 General // $5 Student & Senior