Community Calendar

Calling all intermediate kayakers! Glide along the scenic Menomonee River at Three Bridges Park on a guided bird-watching tour via water! Feel the gentle current beneath your paddle as you scan the riverbanks for herons, kingfishers, and other feathered friends.
We’ll provide the kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and binoculars—you just bring your curiosity and love of the outdoors! Be ready for a small splash: we launch from the Canal Street ramp, so your feet might get wet. Closed-toe shoes are a must, and a bit of upper body and core strength will help you enjoy the ride.
Experience the thrill of exploring wildlife from the water, learning about local birds, and connecting with nature in a whole new way.

Contact Person and Phone Number: For questions about this program, please contact Director of Community Programs, Cassie Bauer, at 414-964-8505 or cbauer@urbanecologycenter.org.

YEEHAW! READY TO SQUARE DANCE?
No experience needed! Renowned caller Big Mike will start with the basics, and by the end of the night, you'll be able to recognize and follow more than 10 square dance calls.

$12 DO·SI·DO tickets include 90 minutes of beginner-friendly square dancing to a variety of music styles, led by expert caller Big Mike 🤠 with special performances from Kate Sweeeet Corn 🌽 Plus two 15-minute breaks to refill your beer glass! Already have a dance partner? Select the "Pair of Dancers" ticket to get 2 for $20!

ATTIRE: Whatever you want! Western wear encouraged!

The beloved Disney phenomenon comes to life onstage as only First Stage can: with young performers in iconic roles, breathtaking design, and unforgettable theatrical magic. A story of sisters, courage, and love, Frozen is a must-see family event for dreamers of all ages.

Ex Fabula’s annual ALL STARS event features community members who were voted “Audience Favorites” at regular season StorySlams; they’ll return to the stage to share new, 10-minute stories on the evening’s theme of Ancestors.

At the end of the night, the audience votes and crowns a Season 17 Audience Favorite!

At the end of a storied career, violin virtuoso Margaret gives her final interview to a young reporter. As the evening wears on, Margaret must confront secrets and ghosts of the past to face an impossible question: how will she be remembered? Boundaries are drawn, lines are crossed and tensions reach a crescendo as a simple dinner becomes a battleground in the fight for the truth. Nick Green’s tense, personal drama explores whether the artist or her art defines a legacy.

Co-Sponsors Margaret Dethloff and Terri Zeh, Mary Jo and Guy McDonald and Susan and Howard Schoenfeld

Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony® Award-winning masterpiece Into the Woods brings together everyone’s favorite fairy-tale characters in a darkly funny, heartfelt adventure. A baker and his wife, desperate to break a witch’s curse, set off into the woods where they cross paths with Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, Rapunzel, and more. What begins as a quest for happily-ever-after quickly unravels into unexpected consequences. With its unforgettable score and witty twists, Into the Woods reminds us to be careful what we wish for.

Newlyweds Paul, a proper young lawyer, and Corie, a romantic free spirit, are thrilled to move into their new Manhattan apartment — a tiny, sixth-floor walk-up with no heat and a hole in the skylight. Bliss turns to chaos after a blind date between Corie’s mother and their dashing upstairs neighbor forces the couple to confront their differences in this side-splitting, romantic comedy.

Live boldly, love wildly, paint passionately — this was the uncompromising life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Through music, movement and irresistible charm, acclaimed writer and actor Vanessa Severo crafts a poetic performance that explores Frida’s breathtaking life and astonishing genius. This sizzling play plunges into the brilliant, nuanced world of Kahlo’s tumultuous, extraordinary life, offering a vivid exploration of how we shape ourselves through the art that we love.

Vulnerable, emotional, personal, and full of joy... utterly captivating.” – BroadwayWorld

Written and Performed by Vanessa Severo

Directed by Joanie Schultz

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 7:30pm; Wednesdays 1:30pm; Saturdays 3pm & 8pm; Sundays 2pm & 7pm

For nearly 40 years, George Burns and Gracie Allen delighted millions as entertainment’s original power couple, sharing love and laughter through their comedic brilliance. Now, Milwaukee’s own power couple, Jim Pickering and Tami Workentin, bring the inspiring love story of Burns and Allen to life in this heartfelt tribute, filled with theatrical and showbiz magic. Trace George and Gracie’s rise from a struggling vaudeville act to the height of stardom during the golden age of radio, television, and film and celebrate their legacy and devotion in this World Premiere that’s sure to captivate and inspire.

By Tami Workentin

Directed by Laura Braza

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 7:30pm; Saturdays 3pm & 8pm; Sundays 2pm & 7pm

Live boldly, love wildly, paint passionately — this was the uncompromising life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Through music, movement and irresistible charm, acclaimed writer and actor Vanessa Severo crafts a poetic performance that explores Frida’s breathtaking life and astonishing genius. This sizzling play plunges into the brilliant, nuanced world of Kahlo’s tumultuous, extraordinary life, offering a vivid exploration of how we shape ourselves through the art that we love.

Vulnerable, emotional, personal, and full of joy... utterly captivating.” – BroadwayWorld

Written and Performed by Vanessa Severo
Directed by Joanie Schultz

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 7:30pm; Wednesdays 1:30pm; Saturdays 3pm & 8pm; Sundays 2pm & 7pm