What's going on in Milwaukee this week: Dec. 14-20
NIGHT LIFE
ACOUSTIC/FOLK
Art*Bar: Ian Leith, 9 p.m. Dec. 14, 722 E. Burleigh St.
Cornerstone Restaurant: Peter Donalds, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 15, S43-W31343 Highway 83, Genesee Depot.
Iron Mike’s: B Lee Nelson acoustic jam, 7 p.m. Dec. 16, 6357 S. 27th St., Franklin.
Kuhtz’s Bar: JC Ayer, 7 p.m. Dec. 15, W335-N6939 Stone Bank Road, Stone Bank.
Metro Market: Carmen and Kostia, 4 p.m. Dec. 14, 4075 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood.
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BLUES
Caroline’s Jazz Club: Jimi Schutte American Blues, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 401 S. Second St.
Coffeeville Company: Jonny T-Bird & Big Dad, 11 a.m. Dec. 15, N168-W20101 Main St., Jackson.
Cue Club of Wisconsin: Robert Allen Jr. Band, 8 p.m. Dec. 15, 2454 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha.
Iron Mike’s: Steve Nitros & Friends jam session, 8 p.m. Dec. 14, 6357 S. 27th St., Franklin.
Kim’s Lakeside: Robert Allen open jam, 8 p.m. Dec. 18, W303-N2582 Maple Ave., Pewaukee.
Linneman’s: Homeless Holidays Blues Benefit featuring Jim Liban, Greg Koch, Kurt Koenig and Marc Wilson, 7 p.m. Dec. 16, 1001 E. Locust St.
Mamie’s: Michael Charles Band, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Christmas Party, 2 p.m.-close Dec. 15, with music by Blues Disciples, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Marvelous Mac open jam, 8 p.m. Dec. 18, 3300 W. National Ave.
Motor Bar: Anthony Deutsch, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 401 W. Canal St.
Shank Hall: Altered Five Blues Band, 8 p.m. Dec. 14, 1434 N. Farwell Ave.
Sloppy Joe’s: Robert Allen, 9 p.m. Dec. 14, 3723 Hubertus Road, Hubertus.
COUNTRY
Art*Bar: A Western Edge, 9 p.m. Dec. 15, 722 E. Burleigh St.
Scotty's Bar & Pizza: Billy Spaulding & Friends, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 16, 3921 S. Clement Ave.
IRISH/CELTIC
City Lights Brewing: Derek and Paddygrass, 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 2200 W. Mount Vernon Ave.
JAZZ/SWING
5 O’Clock Club: Steven Green’s Swingreen, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 15, N28-W26658 Peterson Drive, Pewaukee.
Caroline’s Jazz Club: Paul Spencer Band, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15, Wicked Long Day with Marcia Cunningham, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 401 S. Second St.
Fire on Water: The Riccos, 5 p.m. Dec. 20, 518 N. Water St.
Hudson Business & Lounge: Jazz at Noon with Don Linke and Friends, noon Dec. 19, 310 E. Buffalo St.
The Packing House: Barbara Stephan Group, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Lem Banks, Jeff Stoll, Alvin Turner & Omar, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Carmen Nickerson & Kostia Efimov, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 19, Barbara Stephan & Peter Mac, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 20, 900 E. Layton Ave.
Saloon on Calhoun: CP & Stoll, 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 17000 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield.
Timmer’s Resort: Steven Green’s Swingreen, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 5151 Timmer Bay Road, West Bend.
KARAOKE/OPEN MIC
Bremen Cafe: Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m. Dec. 17; Open Mic, 10 p.m. Dec. 17, Karaoke, 10 p.m. Dec. 18, 901 E. Clarke St.
Miramar: Open Mic’s 15th Anniversary Celebration, 8 p.m. Dec. 18, acoustic musicians, poets, comedians welcome, 2844 N. Oakland Ave., $2 cover.
Scotty’s Bar & Pizza: Karaoke, 9 p.m. Dec. 16, 3921 S. Clement Ave.
LOUNGE
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Al White, 4 p.m. Dec. 18; 8 p.m. Dec. 19, Bar 360, 1721 W. Canal St.
The Steakout: Al White, 7-11 p.m. Dec. 14-15, 6300 Industrial Loop, Greendale.
POP/ROCK
Alioto’s: Dan Becker, 7-11 p.m. Dec. 15, 3041 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa.
Bremen Cafe: The Sunkin Suns, 9 p.m. Dec. 15, 901 E. Clarke St.
Bub’s Irish Pub: The Mantz Brothers, 9 p.m. Dec. 15, N115-W16218 Main St., Germantown.
Fire on Water: Burgundy Ties, 9 p.m. Dec. 14, 518 N. Water St.
Foxx View Lanes: The Hit-Men MKE, 8 p.m. Dec. 14, 2440 W. Sunset Drive, Waukesha.
Iron Town Harley-Davidson: Kilroy, 4 p.m. Dec. 15, 1925 S. Moorland Road, New Berlin.
Kelly’s Bleachers: 76 Juliet, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 15, W233-S7260 Vernon Lane, Big Bend.
Kelly’s Bleacher 2: DJ Flux, 8 p.m. Dec. 14, 7805 W. Loomis Road, Wind Lake.
The Lakeside: Totally Neon, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 37238 Valley Road, Oconomowoc.
Linneman’s: Chris Haise Band, with Fiona Blue, and Bryon Cherry, 8 p.m. Dec. 14, The Form, with The Atomic Spins, Lisa Ridgely, Ricky Ganier, 8 p.m. Dec. 15, 1001 E. Locust St.
Mezcalero Restaurant: Close Enuf Band, 8 p.m. Dec. 15, The Hit-Men MKE, 7 p.m. Dec. 19, 6869 W. Forest Home Ave., Greenfield.
Mo’s Irish Pub West: Suave, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14, The Playlist, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Ben Wagner, 8 p.m. Dec. 20, 10842 W. Blue Mound Road, Wauwatosa.
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Gabriel V2, 9 p.m. Dec. 14, 89 Mojo, 9 p.m. Dec. 15, Mark Croft, 8 p.m. Dec. 20, Bar 360, 1721 W. Canal St.
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Kelli and The Soul Mates, 9 p.m. Dec. 14, Brewtown Beat, 9 p.m. Dec. 15, Hillbilly Casino, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Fire Pit’s Side Bar, 1721 W. Canal St.
Rock Country MKE: Spiders From Milwaukee & The First Wave, 9 p.m. Dec. 14, 11400 W. Silver Spring Road.
Shank Hall: Sleighriders annual concert and charity auction, 7 p.m. Dec. 17, 1434 N. Farwell Ave.
Tap Room: Shag, 8 p.m. Dec. 15, 1301 Milwaukee Ave., South Milwaukee.
Trinity Three Irish Pubs: DJ Slim Rick, 10 p.m. Dec. 14, DJ Zovo, 10 p.m. Dec. 15, 125 E. Juneau Ave.
Vagabond: Chex Mix, 10 p.m. Dec. 14, Flipmod, 10 p.m. Dec. 15, 1122 N. Edison St.
VARIETY
Clarke Hotel: Ginni and JoAnna Marie, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 20, 314 W. Main St., Waukesha.
Coach's On The Lake: Lenny Szwiec, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 14, W198-S10857 Racine Ave., Muskego.
Iron Mike’s: Rough Cutt jam session, 3 p.m. Dec. 19, 6357 S. 27th St., Franklin.
Tally's Tap & Eatery: Tomm Lehnigk, 7 p.m. Dec. 19, S31-W24661 Sunset Drive, Waukesha.
COMEDY
Comedy Sportz Theater: Laughing Liberally Milwaukee “War On X-mas Comedy Extravaganza,” 8 p.m. Dec. 15, 420 S. First St., $8.
HOLIDAY
Adoration Lutheran Church: Christmas cookie bake sale, 9 a.m. Dec. 15; Christmas resale shop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 15, 3840 W. Edgerton Ave., Greenfield, (414) 281-0414.
County Clare: Milwaukee Irish Arts reading of James Joyce’s “The Dead,” 3 p.m. Dec. 16, 1234 N. Astor St., free.
Dominican High School: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast with Santa, 8-11 a.m. Dec. 15, 120 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay, $8 adult; $5 child.
Kuhefuss House Museum: "A Founders' Christmas in Cedarburg" building tour of historic home, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 14; 1-3 p.m. Dec. 15, W63-N627 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. (262) 375-3676; cedarburgculturalcenter.org.
Lake Park Warming House: Audubon Christmas Bird Count, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 15, followed by Lake Park Friends Party with chili, soups, warm drinks and desserts, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 2975 N. Lake Park Road, free, (414) 962-1680.
North Point Lighthouse: Visit Santa, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 16, 2650 N. Wahl Ave., (414) 332-6754.
Zion United Church of Christ: Christmas Cookie Sale, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 15, 3301 S. 76th St., $8 per pound.
FAIRS & FESTS
Cedar Creek Settlement: Festive Friday Eve “A Taste of Christmas” with wine tasting and cooking demonstrations, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 14, N70-W6340 Bridge Road, Cedarburg, (262) 377-8020.
Falcon Bowl: Riverwest Random Recyclable Art & Gift Show, noon-6 p.m. Dec. 16, 801 E. Clarke St.
Gallerie M: Holiday Artisan Craft Fair, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 16, Intercontinental Hotel, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave.
DANCE CONCERTS
Danceworks Studio Theatre: Danceworks Youth Performance Company presents “The Fall of the Snow Fairies: A Winter Ballet,” 5 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15; 1 and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 1661 N. Water St., (414) 277-8480.
Marcus Center Uihlein Hall: Milwaukee Ballet “The Nutcracker,” 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 15; noon and 5 p.m. Dec. 16; 7 p.m. Dec. 20, (through Dec. 26), 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.
MUSIC
Basilica of St. Josaphat: Bel Canto Chorus “Christmas in the Basilica,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15; 4 p.m. Dec. 16, 2333 S. Sixth St., (414) 481-8801.
Basilica of St. Josaphat: Handel’s “Messiah” with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, (through Dec. 23), 2333 S. Sixth St., (414) 291-7605.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist: Milwaukee Liederkranz, 12:15 p.m. Dec. 19, 812 N. Jackson St., (414) 276-9814.
Community Center: The Sunshine Singers, 7 p.m. Dec. 17, W152-N8645 Margaret Road, Menomonee Falls.
First Baptist Church: North Coast Brass Quintet & Bagpipes benefit concert for Waukesha Salvation Army, 6:45 p.m. Dec. 14, 247 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha, (262) 547-7367.
First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa: Christmas concert, 4 p.m. Dec. 16, 1511 Church St., Wauwatosa, (414) 258-7375.
Irish Cultural and Heritage Center: Rory Makem “A Christmas Tradition,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 345-8800.
Lueduers Opera Center: Florentine Opera @ The Center presents “Home for the Holidays,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 926 E. Burleigh St., (414) 291-5700.
New Berlin West PAC: New Berlin Community Band Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17, 18695 W. Cleveland Ave., New Berlin.
Oconomowoc Arts Center: Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet “Charlie Brown Holiday Jazz,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc, (262) 560-3172.
St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy: North Coast Brass Quintet & Bagpipes benefit concert for Waukesha Salvation Army, 6:45 p.m. Dec. 15, Chapel, 1101 Genesee St., Delafield, (262) 547-7367.
St. Joseph Chapel: Master Singers of Milwaukee “HODIE!,” 5 p.m. Dec. 15; 4 p.m. Dec. 16, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., (888) 744-2226.
St. Mary’s: Handel’s “Messiah” with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 9520 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners, (414) 291-7605.
Sunset Playhouse Studio Theatre: “Season’s Greetings From Rosie & Bing,” 8 p.m. Dec. 14-15; 3 p.m. Dec. 16, 700 Wall St., Elm Grove, (262) 782-4430.
United Methodist Church: “All Is Bright” Christmas Extravaganza, with choirs, handbells, orchestra, and live nativity, 4 p.m. Dec. 15-16, 819 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay, (414) 964-2424.
Wilson Center for the Arts: Christmas with the Choristers “Sleeping Night, Joyous News,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, (262) 781-9520.
Wisconsin Lutheran College: Bettman & Halpin present “Christmas is a Funny Thing,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Schwan Concert Hall, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 443-8802.
Wisconsin Memorial Park: North Coast Brass Quintet & Bagpipes benefit concert for Waukesha Salvation Army, 1:45 p.m. Dec. 15, Chapel, 12875 Capitol Drive, Brookfield, (262) 547-7367.
THEATER
Broadway Theatre Center-Cabot Theatre: Skylight Music Theatre presents “Hairspray,” (through Dec. 30), 158 N. Broadway, (414) 291-7800.
Broadway Theatre Center-Studio Theatre: Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents “Christmas in Babylon,” (through Dec. 23), 158 N. Broadway, (414) 291-7800.
Brumder Mansion: Milwaukee Entertainment presents “Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15; 2 p.m. Dec. 16; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, (through Dec. 22), 3046 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 388-9104.
Cedarburg PAC: John McGivern's Holiday Tales, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, W68-N611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg, (262) 376-6161.
First Congregational Church: Lake Country Players presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, (through Dec. 23), 111 Church St., Hartland.
Greenwald Foundation PAC: Village Players and Gracenotes Orchestra present “Scrooge! the Musical,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15; 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Mukwonago High School, 605 W. Veterans Way, Mukwonago, (262) 470-4786.
LVL Events: “Who Killed Santa?,” (through Dec. 30), 801 S. Second St.
Marcus Center Todd Wehr: First Stage presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical,” (through Dec. 26), 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.
Marcus Center Vogel Hall: “Black Nativity,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15; 3 p.m. Dec. 16, 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center: First Stage Young Company presents “Girls in the Boat,” 7 p.m. Dec. 14; 3:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 15; 3:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 325 W. Walnut St., (414) 267-2961.
North Milwaukee Arthaus: Quasimondo Physical Theatre & Cooperative Performance present “Celsius 232,” 7 p.m. Dec. 14-15, 5151 N. 35th St.
Off the Wall Theatre: “Cole and Noel,” (through Dec. 31), 127 E. Wells St., (414) 484-8874.
Pabst Theater: Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “A Christmas Carol,” (through Dec. 24), 108 E. Wells St., (414) 224-9490.
Quadracci Powerhouse: Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly,” 8 p.m. Dec. 14; 4 and 8 p.m. Dec. 15; 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 16, 108 E. Wells St., (414) 224-9490.
Stackner Cabaret: Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “The All Night Strut!,” (through Jan. 13), 108 E. Wells St., (414) 224-9490.
Sunset Playhouse: “Christmas Belles,” (through Dec. 23), 700 Wall St., Elm Grove, (262) 782-4430.
Tenth Street Theatre: In Tandem Theatre presents “Merry Chris-Mess,” (through Jan. 6), 628 N. 10th St., (414) 271-1371.
The Underground Collaborative: Voices Found Repertory presents “Medea,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15; 3 p.m. Dec. 16, The Arcade Theatre, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Waukesha Civic Theatre: “Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15; 2 p.m. Dec. 16, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha, (262) 547-0708.
DANCES
Bernie’s Tap Room: TMC Legacy Dance Club Christmas Line Dance Party with free lessons, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 19, 351 W. Main St., Waukesha, (262) 844-4144.
Hart Park Community Center: International Dance Milwaukee warm-up dances, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18; lessons at 7 p.m., and open dancing at 8 p.m., Muellner Bldg., 7300 W. Chestnut, Wauwatosa, $5, (262) 662-2293.
Pat’s Oak Manor: Ballroom dance with music by Roger Boll, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 1804 15th Ave., South Milwaukee, $6, Bernice: (414) 762-5349.
Waukesha Elks Lodge: TMC Legacy Dance Club line and partner dancing, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 20, 2301 Springdale Road, Waukesha, $7, (920) 674-5373.
ETC.
Four Points by Sheraton-Airport: Lionel Railroad Club Toy Train and Collectibles Show, 8 a.m.-noon Dec. 16, 5311 S. Howell Ave., $4, milw-lrrc.com.
Mitchell Street Library: Erick Ledesma’s sculpture unveiling, 5 p.m. Dec. 19, 906 W. Mitchell St.
St. Florian Parish: Card Social, 6-11:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Cristo Rey School Cafeteria, 1215 S. 45th St., West Milwaukee, (414) 383-3565.
Stir Crazy: Mature Singles sip & chat, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 19, 15795 W. Blue Mound Road, Brookfield, Info: Jan, (414) 461-6090.
Tippecanoe Library: “The Shop Around the Corner” classic film screening and discussion by Milwaukee Film's Tom Fuchs, 2-4:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 3912 S. Howell Ave.
Waukesha Expo: Mike Dunn’s Milwaukee Miniature Motor Model Car & Racing Memorabilia Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 16, Forum Building, 1000 North Road, Waukesha, $5.
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
The Alice Wilds: Tea and gallery talk with Tyanna Buie, 3 p.m. Dec. 15, Suite 102, 900 S. Fifth St., (414) 635-0887.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center: Lynn Rix and Pamela Ruschman, paintings, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 14-15, second floor mezzanine, 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Bayside, (414) 352-2880.