Community Calendar

Experience Homelands: Mnë’nának, Māēnāēwah, Tešišik through a special gallery talk led by Thomas Busciglio-Ritter, Abert Family Associate Curator of American Art. Focusing on Collage X Landscape by Ojibwe artist George Morrison, on view for a limited time, the discussion explores Morrison’s evolving artistic practice, the work’s formal qualities, and its place within the Museum’s gallery dedicated to Indigenous art, histories, and living cultures.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online.

Experience Homelands: Mnë’nának, Māēnāēwah, Tešišik through a special gallery talk led by Thomas Busciglio-Ritter, Abert Family Associate Curator of American Art. Focusing on Landscape by Ojibwe artist George Morrison, on view for a limited time and on loan from Art Bridges, the discussion explores Morrison’s evolving artistic practice, the work’s formal qualities, and its place within the Museum’s gallery dedicated to Indigenous art, histories, and living cultures.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online.

Step into a world of high-octane piano and legendary hits! Rock ‘N’ Roll Piano Man takes you on a thrilling journey through the history of rock ‘n’ roll piano—from the rebellious roots of Little Richard and Fats Domino to the soulful sounds of Ray Charles, and piano legends Elton John and Billy Joel. JP Coletta, who brought down the house as Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet, and his band bring each song to life with electrifying energy, dazzling skill, and irresistible charisma. Experience classics like “Great Balls of Fire,” “Benny and the Jets” and “Always A Woman” in an unforgettable tribute to the music that shaped generations.

“Coletta is a star stepping into his prime.” – BroadwayWorld

Created by JP Coletta

The United States marks its 250th anniversary in 2026. To understand how our nation came to be, we invite you to think about how immigrants have shaped the United States, starting right here in Milwaukee.
Indigenous Peoples were the first to live on this land. Later, waves of immigrants arrived, changing the community and creating the Milwaukee we know today. Examining immigration in Milwaukee offers a window into the larger American story.
For over 180 years, immigrants have shaped Milwaukee’s economy, neighborhoods, and culture. Waves of German, Polish, Italian, and Irish newcomers built businesses to grow the city in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Their skills and labor established Milwaukee as a center of industry and craftsmanship.
As new generations arrive from Latin America, Asia, Southwest Asia and North Africa (also referred to as the Middle East), and Africa, they bring traditions, languages, and foods that continue to redefine what it means to be American. Milwaukee’s diversity can be seen in its restaurants, festivals, and neighborhoods. Here, the legacies of past and present immigrants come together to shape the future.

Family histories, myth, and memories not only survive migration and cultural transplantation; they persist at the foundations of identity. Warren King’s sophisticated sculptures explore his family’s origins in Shaoxing, China, their journey to the suburbs of Wisconsin, and how he understands this displacement in light of his own Western upbringing. King’s sculptures often combine thematic and aesthetic elements from Chinese and Western traditions, masterfully working cardboard into near life-size figures and wall pieces that recall traditional lacquerware and woodcarving. This exhibition originated at the James Watrous Gallery in Madison, Wisconsin, where it was co-curated by Jody Clowes and Warren King, and is presented in collaboration with the Organization of Chinese Americans-Wisconsin.

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.

Welcome to Youthtopia, a youth-led vision of the future we deserve.

Youthtopia puts young people at the center, creating space for them to name their priorities, share their dreams, and imagine what’s possible when their voices shape the world around them.

Join AART for our annual fundraiser and community gathering and invest in a future shaped by young people, for young people.

Youth ages 13-19 are especially invited to attend. Parent permission is required.

Register here: http://bit.ly/YouthtopiaMKE

Come witness the legendary stylings of the Beatles and the Bee Gees as they showdown on Friday, November 13th at Walkers Point's staple live music venue‼️Local Bee Gees Tribute band Night Fever MKE will faceoff against the Taxmen for yet another battle of the ages📣

This will be the 106th MKE Music Night and we'll be assembling an impeccable lineup of local artists and musicians. All this and more will be going down at The Cooperage located at -> 822 S. Water St. Milwaukee, WI 53204 💫


Friday, November 13th at The Cooperage!!!

7pm ~ Doors Open
7:30-8pm ~ Tlalok
8:15-9:30pm ~ Night Fever MKE
9:45-11pm ~ Taxmen MKE

($10 ADV · $15 DOS) · 21+

Check out these cats here 🐱

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Night Fever ~ https://www.flowcode.com/page/nightfevermke
Taxmen ~ https://www.instagram.com/taxmen.mke/

Learn more abut MKE Music Night here!! --> https://www.flowcode.com/page/mkemusicnight

You can also support our local music scene by checking out this Spotify playlist featuring some of our local musicians & artists!! —>> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5wcBl4ir7PQA8wySHIUoGP?si=eGzJNCItStOfjLggirsH3A

Step into a world of high-octane piano and legendary hits! Rock ‘N’ Roll Piano Man takes you on a thrilling journey through the history of rock ‘n’ roll piano—from the rebellious roots of Little Richard and Fats Domino to the soulful sounds of Ray Charles, and piano legends Elton John and Billy Joel. JP Coletta, who brought down the house as Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet, and his band bring each song to life with electrifying energy, dazzling skill, and irresistible charisma. Experience classics like “Great Balls of Fire,” “Benny and the Jets” and “Always A Woman” in an unforgettable tribute to the music that shaped generations.

“Coletta is a star stepping into his prime.” – BroadwayWorld

Created by JP Coletta