MUSIC
Milwaukee Day
Presented by Milwaukee Day at Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee
Milwaukee Day 2016
with performances by
Jaill
Def Harmonic
Lex Allen
Midnight Reruns
Space Raft
Escuela Verde’s Skai Academy
Thursday, April 14
Doors 5:30pm // Show 6pm
Turner Hall Ballroom
This year’s celebration of all things positive about our city features a bill packed with local headliners, with all proceeds benefiting ...more
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An Armed Forces Day Big Band CelebrationPresented by Marcus Center for the Performing Arts at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Milwaukee 21
MAY
Featuring Dick Strauss with the Many Happy Returns Orchestra
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Janet JacksonPresented by BMO Harris Bradley Center at BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee 05
JUN
Janet Jackson will bring her Unbreakable World Tour to the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Sunday, June 5, 2016! ...more |
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Celtic Woman: The Destiny TourPresented by Wisconsin Center District at Milwaukee Theatre, Milwaukee 11
JUN
Multi-platinum Irish music sensation Celtic Woman presents DESTINY, an enchanting new show and world concert tour. The Destiny Tour features an ...more |
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Masters of Hawaiian MusicPresented by Schauer Arts & Activities Center at Schauer Arts & Activities Center, Hartford 15
APR
Hawaii’s Renaissance man George Kahumoku, Jr. is a multiple Grammy Award-winning slack key guitarist who will be joined by the charismatic duo ...more |
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Cabaret at the MuseumPresented by Cedarburg Art Museum at Cedarburg Art Museum, Cedarburg 15
APR
"Milwaukee's Doherty Girls Sing of Family, Friendship, and Fame" |
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Swing Gala 2016Presented by Wisconsin Conservatory of Music 16
APR
SWING is the Conservatory’s signature annual gala. The proceeds support the Conservatory and its programs in Milwaukee schools and ...more |
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AMY GRANT: The Live Life Together Tour with Nichole Nordeman & Ellie HolcombPresented by Wisconsin Center District at Milwaukee Theatre, Milwaukee 27
APR
Six-time Grammy winner Amy Grant will be joined by fellow Dove Award-winning artists Nichole Nordeman and Ellie Holcomb on the Live Life Together ...more |
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Milwaukee Choristers Present Measures of DevotionPresented by Milwaukee Choristers at Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee April 15, 2016 A musical exploration of the different ways the human heart expresses devotion to others, devotion to country and devotion to the Creator, featuring Giovanni Gabrieli’s “Jubilate Deo” with...more |
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Lighthouse Big BandPresented by Schauer Arts & Activities Center at Schauer Arts & Activities Center, Hartford April 16, 2016 Featuring sounds spanning from Glenn Miller to Count Basie, to ‘50s and ‘60s tunes, the LBB features 16 of the region's finest instrumentalists under the direction of Marian University...more |
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Stile Antico: "Sacred or Profane?"Presented by Early Music Now at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee April 16, 2016 As Stile Antico traces the blurred boundary between sacred and secular music in the Renaissance, we encounter risqué, racy chansons transformed by Lassus, Morales and Victoria into devout Masses...more |
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Milwaukee Choristers Present Measures of DevotionPresented by Milwaukee Choristers at Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee April 16, 2016 A musical exploration of the different ways the human heart expresses devotion to others, devotion to country and devotion to the Creator, featuring Giovanni Gabrieli’s “Jubilate Deo” with...more |
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Gallery Night & Day at Ayzha Fine ArtsPresented by Ayzha Fine Arts Gallery & Boutique at The Shops of Grand Avenue, Milwaukee April 15 - April 16, 2016 Intriguing drawings and paintings by New York-based artist Carol Archer will headline the Spring Gallery Night & Day at Ayzha Fine Arts. A Trinidad-born fashion designer turned painter, Carol...more |
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Frank “Anakwad” Montano & Skip Jones In ConcertPresented by Organic Arts April 17, 2016 Frank “Anakwad” Montano & Skip Jones Two Friends -Two Grandfathers -Two Cultures – One Dream In Concert Sunday April 17th 2pm |
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Civic Music Private Lesson Program RecitalsPresented by Civic Music Milwaukee April 20, 2016 Students experiencing their first year of private lessons will show us that hard work pays off at two recitals at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. These performers are beginners through advanced players on a...more |
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Greenfield Concert Band Spring ConcertPresented by Greenfield Concert Band April 22, 2016 Join us for another great night of music at our annual Spring Concert! |
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The Lowest Pair w/ Special Guest Buffalo Gospel (trio)Presented by Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. at Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. in Walker's Point, Milwaukee April 22, 2016 THE LOWEST PAIR Fri Apr 22 2016 8pm @ 224 W Bruce St. - $10 The Lowest Pair features the duel banjo picking of Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee. Draped in Kendl’s high lonesome...more |
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WasteCap's Earth Day CelebrationPresented by WasteCap Resource Solutions April 22, 2016 Join us for an open house of sorts, celebrating Earth Day! Live music, cookout, sales, beer samples from District 14 Brewery, reuse art projects and more! |
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The Barley JacksPresented by Schauer Arts & Activities Center at Schauer Arts & Activities Center, Hartford April 23, 2016 These masters of the fiddle, guitar, bass, and drum meld their divergent backgrounds of blues and bluegrass, classical and Celtic, R&B and bebop, to create something entirely new. |
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Giovanni's presents: Pianoman Kris Crow!Presented by Giovanni's Italian Restaurant April 23, 2016 Giovanni's is thrilled to present FREE live piano acts EVERY Saturday night! So go ahead! Yell out your favorite song request! Sing along loudly!. Join us for dinner before or during... or just...more |
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Spring Concert - Chant Claire Chamber ChoirPresented by Chant Claire Chamber Choir April 23, 2016 Chant Claire Chamber Choir is excited to be singing for the very first time in the beautiful St. Joseph's Chapel at the School Sisters of St. Francis convent. Our spring concert takes place on...more |
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Marquette University Symphony Grand Finalé & Senior Recognition ConcertPresented by Marquette University Symphony Orchestra April 24, 2016 The Marquette University Symphony Orchestra, lead by Music Director Robin Engl, will present their final concert for the 2015-16 season on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Varsity...more |
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The Bard in SpringPresented by Bach Chamber Choir April 24, 2016 This choral concert, commemorating the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, will feature musical settings of texts by Shakespeare and several other well-known English...more |
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RING-A-DING-DING: SINATRA & CO.Presented by Sunset Playhouse at Sunset Playhouse, Inc., Elm Grove April 25 - April 26, 2016 Jazz, swing, big band... we'll tip our hats to the musical giants who came just before the world started rocking and rolling. Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole--these were...more |
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ALAN JACKSON: (Still) Keepin' It Country Tour with Special Guest LAUREN ALAINAPresented by Wisconsin Center District at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, Milwaukee April 29, 2016 Alan Jackson’s KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY TOUR finds the country icon performing hits that have gained him legions of longtime fans - songs that continue to draw new crowds as a younger generation...more |
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Ian & The Dream with Parallel, Post ParadisePresented by Ian & The Dream April 30, 2016 Indie Pop/Rock Music! |
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Parallel, Post Paradise (CO) & Ian and the DreamPresented by parallel April 30, 2016 Music starts at 9pm // $5 at the door: |
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The Bard in SpringPresented by Bach Chamber Choir May 1, 2016 This choral concert, commemorating the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, will feature musical settings of texts by Shakespeare and several other well-known English...more |
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First FridaysPresented by Cedarburg Cultural Center at Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedarburg May 6, 2016 The Cedarburg Cultural Center is proud to announce the return of its “First Fridays” series presented by US Bank. This popular, family-friendly series is also generously supported by Visual...more |
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¡Se fue la luz! A Night Under the Caribbean SkyPresented by UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium March 25 - May 6, 2016 Groove to the music of the tropics in A Night Under the Caribbean Sky, presented by the UWM Planetarium and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS). Stirring percussion...more |
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Celebrate Wisconsin & Gathering on the GreenPresented by Gathering on the Green May 6, 2016 Put on your Game Face and favorite Team Attire to Celebrate Wisconsin and Gathering on the Green! Join us at Shully's Watermark on Friday, May 6th for a Wisconsin Tailgate Picnic, Silent...more |
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Mardi Gras in May!Presented by Civic Music Milwaukee May 6, 2016 Mardi Gras in May! is a benefit concert for Civic Music. Many Milwaukee favorites will be on hand to entertain you like pianists Ted Oliver, Marcell Guyton, Mark...more |
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Spring into GreendalePresented by Historic Greendale Welcome Center May 7, 2016 Join us on Broad Street for a fun-filled day for the whole family to enjoy! Spring into Greendale features shop specials, Spring-themed store window displays, cupcake wars, opportunity...more |
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Aces High Live at the BBC!Presented by Aces High-A tribute to Iron Maiden May 7, 2016 Aces High invades Milwaukee's east side with our good friends Grounded Saintz! Saturday May 7th 2016. 9pm. $7.00 at the door! |
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Ronnie McDowell-LIVE!Presented by Prince Productions, LLC May 7, 2016 Performing Live! RONNIE MCDOWELL We are proud to be welcoming American Country Music Artist, RONNIE MCDOWELL to Milwaukee! He is best known for his 1977...more |
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Over the Rainbow: A Musical RetrospectivePresented by Brookfield Public Library May 10, 2016 Local musician Craig Siemsen will perform popular songs and stories from the 1930s through the 1960s. Don't miss this fun and engaging show of good memories and laughter! Please call the Adult...more |
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Americana Pajama JamboreePresented by Festival City Symphony at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Milwaukee May 11, 2016 Festival City Symphony (FCS) will conclude its “Pajama Jamboree” season with “Americana Pajama Jamboree,” a free concert on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 7pm in the Bradley Pavilion of the...more |
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The HoppersPresented by The Fireside Dinner Theatre at The Fireside Dinner Theatre, Fort Atkinson May 10 - May 11, 2016 This multi-award winning family group has been singing to global audiences for over 55 years with appearances ranging from presidential religious inaugural ceremonies and New York’s Carnegie...more |
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Express Yourself Milwaukee: Illuminate 2016Presented by Wisconsin Center District at Milwaukee Theatre, Milwaukee May 12, 2016 It’s a celebration of transformation! Each year, hundreds of Express Yourself youth experience the joy and satisfaction of being publicly celebrated for their unique contribution to this...more |
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CimarrónPresented by John Michael Kohler Arts Center at John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan May 10 - May 12, 2016 Cimarrón performs the festive dance music of ‘joropo’, a fiercely virtuoso display of rippling melodies and powerful rhythms combining Andalusian, Indigenous Indian and African roots. Led by...more |
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ERNEST IN LOVE by Anne Croswell & Lee Pockriss (presented by In Tandem Theatre)Presented by In Tandem Theatre at Tenth Street Theatre, Milwaukee April 22 - May 15, 2016 What’s better than a play by Oscar Wilde? An Oscar Wilde play set to music! In this sparkling musical adaptation of Wilde’s comedy classic, “The Importance of Being Ernest”, Jack and...more |
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Civic Music Educator Awards CeremonyPresented by Civic Music Milwaukee and at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield May 15, 2016 CIVIC MUSIC TO HONOR MUSIC EDUCATORS Benjamin Zabor, of Milwaukee, has been selected by the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee to receive its 2016 Music Teacher of the...more |
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Bel Canto Chorus with the Orchid Ensemble: Travels on the Silk RoadPresented by Bel Canto Chorus at Milwaukee Theatre, Milwaukee May 18, 2016 Bel Canto invites you on a musical journey to the Far East with our concert featuring Canada’s Orchid Ensemble, a group that blends ancient musical instruments and traditions from China and...more |
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A Cedarburg StrollPresented by Cedarburg Visitor Center at Cedarburg Visitor Center, Cedarburg May 19, 2016 Over 70 downtown Cedarburg businesses will open their doors to ladies for Cedarburg's 7th annual special night of pampering, shopping and partying - A Cedarburg Stroll (formerly named "Sip, Shop...more |
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Delafield Spring Art WalkPresented by Delafield Promotional & Tourism Council May 20, 2016 Delafield welcomes visitors to spend the day in our beautiful City, and enjoy a variety of artisians and musicians who will be located in the downtown district. Stroll the downtown area with the...more |
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“Bigger Is Better” Symphony Sundays ConcertPresented by Festival City Symphony at Pabst Theater, Milwaukee May 20, 2016 The Symphony Sundays’ season will conclude with a bang on May 1, 2016, at 3pm, with Bigger Is Better, a majestic performance of true, full-orchestra-sized symphonic music at the Pabst Theater,...more |
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SWING CHEVRON, ÁTHAS AND THISTLEDOWN THUNDERSPresented by Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. at Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. in Walker's Point, Milwaukee May 20, 2016 SWING CHEVRON, ÁTHAS AND THISTLEDOWN THUNDERS Fri May 20 2016 8:00 pm @ 224 W. Bruce Street Milwaukee $8 It's a Gypsy Swing, Bluegrass, Irish Fiddle...more |
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RockapellaPresented by Schauer Arts & Activities Center at Schauer Arts & Activities Center, Hartford May 20 - May 21, 2016 One of the world’s most imitated a cappella groups is back by popular demand with catchy original pop songs and contemporary revisions of Motown, pop, and soul classics. |
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Ernest in LovePresented by Oconomowoc Arts Center at Oconomowoc Arts Center, Oconomowoc May 21, 2016 What’s better than a play by Oscar Wilde? An Oscar Wilde play set to music! In this musical adaptation of Wilde’s classic, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” the handsome young...more |
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ALICE (in wonderland)Presented by Milwaukee Ballet at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Milwaukee May 19 - May 22, 2016 Milwaukee Ballet proudly presents Septime Webre’s internationally renowned ALICE (in wonderland). This mad family adventure makes its Milwaukee debut following sold-out runs in Denver, Kansas,...more |
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Fluid MeasurePresented by Li Chiao-Ping Dance at Danceworks, Inc., Milwaukee May 21 - May 22, 2016 Fluid Measure will transport audiences across the landscapes of Asian and Western identities. It will give them a unique perspective of self-image. The concert takes its title...more |
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The Residency ft. Evan Christian and the StinkiesPresented by Nomad World Pub March 30 - May 25, 2016 Get your live music fix at the Nomad World Pub, Wednesdays from 9PM–1AM! Drink deals: $2 mystery beers + $3 bombs. No cover charge! |
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Be OutPresented by Skylight Music Theatre at Skylight Music Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, Milwaukee May 26, 2016 At first glance, Pirates may seem out of place in this season celebrating women but if you look closely you’ll see that the women are pulling all the strings! Join our band of...more |
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Sirens of SongPresented by Milwaukee Repertory Theater March 25 - May 29, 2016 Celebrate the 20th Century woman through song! Fall under the spell of three powerhouse vocalists as they lead you on an uplifting journey of women's defining moments in American history and their...more |
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Sound Travels with DJ Marcus DoucettePresented by Nomad World Pub April 3 - May 29, 2016 Unwind with us at the Nomad World Pub every Sunday night! At 9pm, it’s Sound Travels with 88nine’s Marcus Doucette & guest DJs. Travel the world and never leave your...more |
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Date NightPresented by Skylight Music Theatre at Skylight Music Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, Milwaukee June 1, 2016 At first glance, Pirates may seem out of place in this season celebrating women but if you look closely you’ll see that the women are pulling all the strings! Join our band of...more |
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Piano FonduePresented by Schauer Arts & Activities Center at Schauer Arts & Activities Center, Hartford June 3, 2016 Part live requests, part headline entertainment, Piano Fondue has the versatility of a DJ and the quick wit of a stand-up comedian that will have you clapping, singing, and laughing...more |
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Season Finale and PartyPresented by Present Music at Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee June 3, 2016 It’s always a party with PM for our season finale! PM artistic director Kevin Stalheim connects the PM ensemble with guest conductor David Bloom (conductor and co-artistic director...more |