Community Calendar

Wednesdays in the Garden offers a nurturing and joyful space for our youngest learners to explore, play, and grow. Together with their caregivers, children will discover the wonders of the natural world and Lynden’s unique sculpture collection through hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, wonder, and creativity. Early childhood educators Claudia Orjuela and Denice Niebuhr will guide families through sensory-rich activities, outdoor adventures, and open-ended artmaking. Each week highlights a new theme, connecting children’s natural interests with the world around them. In June, the themes include Pond Pals, Turtle Trails and Frog Songs, Decomposers, and Meet a Tree.

Learn and discover in the great outdoors! This program offers guided, hands-on exploration that brings seasonal topics to life for children ages 4-12.

SEPTEMBER 2 — Home Sweet Habitat: Explore wildlife habitats from the perspective of the animals that live there.

SEPTEMBER 16 — The Incredible Water Journey: Find out where water comes from and where it goes – some surprises are in store!

OCTOBER 7 — Nature’s Builders: Let’s take a closer look at the home-building skills of different insects.

NOVEMBER 4 — Glacial Wisconsin: Learn to read the glacial landscape of Retzer and discover the importance of glaciers to our region.

NOVEMBER 18 — Thankful for Nature: Enjoy a fun discussion and hike about the ways nature can help us, feed us, or protect us.

DECEMBER 2 — Hibernation/Migration: Explore the trails of Retzer to see which animals stay, sleep, or leave during winter. Participants will hike with snowshoes if trails permit.

Get ready to kick off your heels and feel the beat! The smash-hit film Footloose the Musical explodes onto the stage with high-octane choreography and electrifying ’80s anthems, including “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” and “Holding Out for a Hero.” When city teen Ren moves to a small town where dancing is banned, he challenges the rules, sparks romance, and inspires a community to rediscover joy, freedom, and the power of music. Helmed by Olivier Award-winning artist Stephen Mear, who wowed Rep audiences with his choreography for Ragtime and Guys and Dolls, this energetic, feel-good Tony-nominated musical will have you laughing, cheering, and jumping to your feet.

Step into an unforgettable adventure of mystery, mischief, and messy humanity. Katie Bender transforms the theater into an intimate DIY séance, daring to summon the spirit of Houdini—and maybe wrestle with the chaos of her own life along the way. Equal parts hilarious, haunting, and heartbreakingly honest, this one-woman show fuses memoir and live magic to explore ambition, motherhood, and the craving to break free. Expect laughter and glimpses of the extraordinary hidden in everyday life.

“A funny…haunted exploration of ambition, legacy, and familial responsibility.” — The Austin Chronicle

*Please note that dates, times and ticket prices are subject to change. Visit www.MilwaukeeRep.com for the most up-to-date information.

Would you know what to do if someone was seriously injured and bleeding?

Severe bleeding can become life-threatening within minutes, but immediate action by a bystander can make all the difference. Join a Stop the Bleed - basic bleeding control training and learn simple, lifesaving skills including how to apply direct pressure, pack a wound, and use a tourniquet.

This hands-on course is designed for community members of all backgrounds. No medical experience is required.

Become empowered to help a family member, friend, coworker, neighbor, or even a stranger in an emergency. When seconds count, trained bystanders can save lives before first responders arrive.

Be prepared. Build confidence. Help make our community safer.

Register today and learn how to Stop the Bleed.

Discover the basics of the Earth's "Weather Machine" - sun, air, water, land, and ice. Learn how the global weather machine is responsible for Wisconsin's climate and compare our climate to different regions of the world. Then, head outside on the Retzer trails to measure current weather conditions and make predictions about our weather based on the season.

Join the Center for 21st Century Studies (C21) at UW-Milwaukee for a panel discussion featuring emerging- and mid-career professionals who have put their humanities training to work across industries and disciplines.

You’ll hear from humanities degree-holders currently working in their chosen fields about the triumphs, travails, and unexpected turns that have shaped their careers. Designed with current students in mind, this candid conversation will offer concrete advice for navigating the job market and making major (or minor) life decisions in uncertain times.

Topics up for discussion include:

- How panelists landed their first roles

- What hard and soft skills boosted their prospects

- How to navigate career pivots

- What panelists wish they’d known early on

This event is free and open to the public. Current graduate students, undergraduates, prospective students, and community members interested in building meaningful, resilient careers in humanities-related fields are welcome to attend.

Stick around after the talk for a meet and greet with panelists, a reception with refreshments, and a chance to chat with career advisors from UWM's Student Experience and Talent.

William Pack tells the story of the creation and legacy of the Universal Pictures iconic movie monsters with classic films that have continued to resonate with horror fans for nearly a hundred years.

Join a Planetarium Show and presentation to learn more about Wisconsin's weather and climate. Enjoy the show - Up in the Air! Rainbows, Aurora, Meteors & More!, a fun, family-friendly experience that explores cool sky sites like rainbows, clouds, lightning, thunder, & more!

Presentation by Amanda Latham, Climate Outreach Specialist with the WI State Climatology Office.

Mikey Yates was born in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany. His drawings and paintings have been exhibited in shows in New York, Los Angeles, Marfa, Boston, Sydney, London, Marrakech, Hong Kong, and Seoul. Yates has been awarded two Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grants and has participated in art residencies at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, the Charlotte Street Foundation Studio Residency, and the Adventure Painting Residency.