Weekly entertainment calendar [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]

Aug. 27--NIGHT LIFE

ACOUSTIC & FOLK

John's Dock: Lyle Holthaus, Aug. 27, 303 Dodge St., Racine.

Martha Merrell's Books: Patty Stevenson and Craig Siemson, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 27, 231 W. Main St., Waukesha.

Potbelly's Sandwich Works: Nora Collins, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 27, 17780 W. Blue Mound Road, Brookfield.

Nora Collins, 6 p.m. Aug. 28, 12455 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield.

The Steaming Cup: Fair Webber, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 28, 340 W. Main St., Waukesha.

Sugar Maple: Craig Siemsen and The Plum Creek String Band, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, 441 E. Lincoln Ave.

BLUES

Bridge Inn: South End Blues Band, 9 p.m. Aug. 28, 1216 Bridge St., Grafton.

Chic Lounge: Una VanDuvall, 6 p.m. Sept. 1, 131 Jackson St.

Kirsch's French Country Inn: Hounds Tooth, 3 p.m. Aug. 29, W4190 West End Road, Lake Geneva.

Mamie's: Charles Walker Band, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Kenny J & Stokes open jam, 8 p.m. Aug. 31, 3300 W. National Ave.

Nashotah Clubhouse: Kenny J & Bad Love, 2 p.m. Aug. 29, N44-W32998 Watertown Plank Road, Nashotah.

Neighbor's: Kenny J & Bad Love, 9 p.m. Aug. 28, 260 W. Main St., Waukesha.

Painted Parrot: JD, Donnie Mac and Larry jam, 9 p.m. Sept. 2, 8028 W. National Ave., West Allis.

Silver Creek Brewing Company: Chris Brandenburg and the Bluetones, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28, N57-W6172 Portland Road, Cedarburg.

Victorian Village Resort: Hounds Tooth, 7 p.m. Aug. 27, 276 Victorian Village Drive, Elkhart Lake.

COUNTRY

Diamond Jim's Stoneridge Inn: Red Deacon, 7 p.m. Aug. 28; 6 p.m. Sept. 1, 11811 W. Janesville Road, Hales Corners.

Scotty's Bar: Bill & June Spaulding, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 29, 3921 S. Clement Ave.

DANCE/TECHNO

Yester Year's Pub & Grill: DJ Music, Aug. 27, 9427 W. Greenfield Ave.

IRISH/CELTIC

Brocach Irish Pub and Restaurant: Athas, 6 p.m. Aug. 29, 1850 N. Water St.

County Clare: Barry Dodd, 10 p.m. Aug. 27, 1234 N. Astor St.

JAZZ

Angelo's Lounge: Joanna Mattson with Jim Samsa and Ginny Schmidt, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Neal Charles with open jam, 9:30 p.m. Sept. 1-2, 1686 N. Van Buren St.

Blu: Lem Banks Quartet, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave.

Brocach Irish Pub and Restaurant: Jack Grassel & Jill Jensen, 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 2, 1850 N. Water St.

Carleton Grange Pub: Jack Grassel and Jill Jensen, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 29, 3807 S. Packard Ave., St. Francis.

Chez Jacques: Dick Eliot, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 27-28, 1022 S. 1st St.

Chic Lounge: Marcus Adams, 6 p.m. Aug. 31, 131 Jackson St.

The Grove Restaurant: Anita Stemper, Mike Miller & Joel Freisinger, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Gail Valenti with Sam Stefke, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Carmen Nickerson & Kostia Estimov, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1, The Milwaukee Connection, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2, 890 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove.

Historic Red Mill: Floyd Dorsey and his Cabaret Band, 7 p.m. Aug. 28, Sharon Schmidt, Jeff Stoll and Joe Zarcone, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 1, 1005 S. Elm Grove Road, Brookfield.

The Jazz Estate: Eric Jacobson Quintet, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 27-28, 2423 N. Murray Ave.

Kafevino: Mike DeRose, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 31, 330 E. Menomonee St.

O'Donoghue's Irish Pub: All-Star SUPERband, 6 p.m. Sept. 2, 13225 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove.

Sheridan's: Electri-Violet, 7-9:30 p.m. Aug. 28, 5133 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy.

Sprizzo Gallery Caffe: Western Moraines, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, 363 W. Main St., Waukesha.

KARAOKE

Bootleggers Bar & Grill: John the Revelator, 9 p.m. Aug. 30, 1025 N. Old World 3rd St.

Broadway Baby Dinner Theatre: WKDJ Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 30, 5132 W. Mill Road.

Cackle Jack's: WKDJ Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 31, 3620 Northwestern Ave., Racine.

Donnie Boy's Tap: WKDJ Entertainment, 9 p.m. Sept. 2, 362 W. Main St., Waukesha.

Erv's Mug: Spit on the Mic, 9 p.m. Aug. 28, 130 W. Ryan Road, Oak Creek.

Frozen Rope Bar: WKDJ Entertainment, 10 p.m. Aug. 31, 1815 10th Ave., South Milwaukee.

Historic Red Mill: Kim Marie, 7 p.m. Aug. 31, 1005 S. Elm Grove Road, Brookfield.

Kneisler's White House: WKDJ Entertainment, 9 p.m. Aug. 30, 2900 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

Liquid Johnny's: WKDJ Entertainment, 9 p.m. Sept. 2, 540 S. 76th St.

Live On North: WKDJ Entertainment, 10 p.m. Sept. 2, 2028 E. North Ave.

Long Wong's: WKDJ Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 27-28, 5230 W. Blue Mound Road.

Olympic Lanes: WKDJ Entertainment, 9 p.m. Aug. 27-28, 4040 S. 27th St.

Pepino's: Karaoke, 9 p.m. Aug. 27, 17065 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield.

Rascals: WKDJ Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 31, 2311 N. Murray Ave.

Rounding Third: WKDJ Entertainment, 9 p.m. Aug. 28, 6317 W. Blue Mound Road.

Saloon on Calhoun: Karaoke, 9 p.m. Sept. 1, 17000 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield.

Swig's Pub: WKDJ Entertainment, 8 p.m. Sept. 2, 3143 S. Clement Ave.

Terri Lynn's on Bradley: WKDJ Entertainment, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1, 4740 W. Bradley Road, Brown Deer.

Uptowner Lounge: WKDJ Entertainment, 9 p.m. Aug. 29, 1032 E. Center St.

Vitucci's Restaurant & Lounge: WKDJ Entertainment, 10 p.m. Sept. 2, 1832 E. North Ave.

Yester Year's Pub & Grill: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 28; 9 p.m. Aug. 31, 9427 W. Greenfield Ave.

POLKA

Kochanski's Concertina Beer Hall: Tom Brusky, 9 p.m. Aug. 27, 1920 S. 37th St.

POP & ROCK

American Serb Hall: The Boomers, 2-5 p.m. Aug. 28, 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave.

Burke's Lakeside: John Criston Widule and Four On the Floor, 9 p.m. Aug. 27, 37238 Valley Road, Summit.

Cali's Grille Room: The Itch, 9 p.m. Aug. 28, Midway Hotel, 1005 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield.

Champs Sports Bar & Grill: Loose Connection, 9 p.m. Aug. 27, Shawn Shield, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 29, 747 W. Main St., Lake Geneva.

Coach's Pub N Grill: Breakaway, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 28, 5356 S. 13th St.

Delafield Brewhaus: Andrea & the Mods, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 28, 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield.

Latest Edition Saloon: ZiGZaG, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 27, N168-W20788 Main St., Highway 60, Jackson.

Lee's Cleveland Pub & Grill: Sweet Tarts, 7 p.m. Aug. 28, The Love Monkeys, 4 p.m. Aug. 29, 14000 W. Cleveland Ave., New Berlin.

Linneman's: Less Than Popular, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 27, 1001 E. Locust St.

Lynch's: Dirty Boogie, 3 p.m. Aug. 29, 2300 S. 108th St.

Milwaukee Ale House: Southbound, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, 233 N. Water St.

Molly Cool's: Majestic Mudd, 8 p.m. Aug. 27, 1110 N. Old World Third St.

O'Keefe's House of Hamburg: El Rey & the Nightbeats, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 29, 5937 S. Howell Ave.

Potawatomi Bingo Casino: Mark Croft, 9 p.m. Aug. 27, Bar 360, 1721 W. Canal St.

Rock Bottom Brewery: Katie Mack & the Moan, 10 p.m. Aug. 28, 740 N. Plankinton Ave.

Shank Hall: Jake Paul Band, Tommy Gimler, The Fat Andy, 8 p.m. Aug. 27, A Tortured Soul, Caveman's Fire, 9 p.m. Aug. 28, 1434 N. Farwell Ave.

Smokin' Joe's: No One Calls You Wolf, The 215 Band, 9 p.m. Aug. 27, Contagious, Aug. 28, 6139 W. Beloit Road, West Allis.

Trinity Three Irish Pubs: The Kingfish, 10 p.m. Aug. 27, Midnight Groove, 10 p.m. Aug. 28, 125 E. Juneau Ave.

Two Seasons: Jamit, 9 p.m. Aug. 27, 830 N. Wisconsin, Elkhorn.

RAP & HIP HOP

Frank's Power Plant: Mr. Frizo, 10 p.m. Aug. 28, 2800 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

ROCKABILLY

O'Keefe's House of Hamburg: Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys, 9 p.m. Aug. 28, 5937 S. Howell Ave.

VARIETY

Angelo's Lounge: Ginni Smith, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 28, 1686 N. Van Buren St.

Foolery's Liquid Therapy: Jam Session, Aug. 31, N52-W35091 Lake Drive, Okauchee.

Kochanski's Concertina Beer Hall: T. Keller and Jim Mishler, 7 p.m. Aug. 28, 1920 S. 37th St.

The Packing House: Jeff Stoll, 7 p.m. Aug. 27-28, 900 E. Layton Ave.

Potbelly's Sandwich Works: John Criston Widule, 11:30 a.m. Aug. 27-28 and Sept. 1, 12455 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield.

RJ's Sports Pub & Grill: Tomm Lehnigk, 7 p.m. Sept. 1, S31-W24661 Sunset Drive, Waukesha.

Twist 'n Olive: John Criston Widule, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, 2730 Hillside Drive, Delafield.

Vnuk's Lounge: MAMN Jam, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30, 5036 S. Packard Ave., Cudahy.

Williams Supper Club: Tomm Lehnigk, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, S76-W17745 Janesville Road, Muskego.

COMEDY

Comedy Cafe: Rory Scovel, 9 p.m. Aug. 27; 8 and 10:15 p.m. Aug. 28, Showcase Night, 8 p.m. Sept. 1, John Evans, 8 p.m. Sept. 2 (through Sept. 4), 615 E. Brady St., (414) 271-5653.

ComedySportz: Worst Case Scenario "The Frat Party" improv, midnight Aug. 27, 420 S. 1st St., (414) 272-8888.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Apple Holler: Peaches 'n' Cream Festival, (through Aug.), 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant, (262) 886-8500 or www.appleholler.com.

Asian Fest: Festival features food and entertainment, martial arts demonstrations, children's activities and dance competition, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 28, Silver City Main Street, 3605 W. National Ave., (414) 380-4680.

Bristol Renaissance Faire: 16th Century Faire features jousting knights, swordsmen, strolling musicians, merchants and games, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 28-29 (through Sept. 6), 12250 120th Ave., Kenosha, (847) 395-7773 or www.renfair.com/bristol.

Muskego Fest: Features Muskego Teen Idol competition, food and entertainment, 5-11:30 p.m. Aug. 27; noon-11:30 p.m. Aug. 28; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 29. Six Pack, 7 p.m. Aug. 27, Rhythm Method, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Geoff Landon & The Wolfpack, 7 p.m. Aug. 28, Light Up-A Tribute to Styx, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Oldies But Goodies, 1 p.m. Aug. 29, Alter Ego, 4 p.m. Aug. 29, Veterans Memorial Park, W182-S8200 Racine Ave., Muskego.

Richfield Days: Festival features baseball tournaments, car and truck show, raffles and silent auction, food and music, 4-11 p.m. Aug. 27; 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 28; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 29. The Crisis, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Caught in the Act, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, Check Point, 1-7 p.m. Aug. 29, Fireman's Park, 2008 Highway 175, Richfield.

St. Francis Days: Features carnival rides, children's area, food and entertainment, 6-10 p.m. Sept. 2 (through Sept. 5). Shakedown, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Milton Vretenar Municipal Park, 4224 S. Kirkwood Ave., St. Francis.

St. Agnes Parish: Festival features games, inflatables, bingo, rummage, food and music, 4-11 p.m. Aug. 27; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 28. Geoff Landon & The Wolfpack, 7 p.m. Aug. 27, Mueller & Hill, 3-6 p.m. Aug. 28, Cold Sweat & The Brew City Horns, 7 p.m. Aug. 28, 12801 W. Fairmount Ave., Butler, (262) 781-9521.

St. Sava Serbian: Serbian Days features homemade Serbian food, kids' rides and games, music and dancing, cultural exhibits and church tours, 5-11 p.m. Aug. 27; noon-11 p.m. Aug. 28; noon-10 p.m. Aug. 29. The Toys, 7 p.m. Aug. 27, Cherry Pie, 7 p.m. Aug. 28, 3201 S. 51st St., (414) 545-4080.

Walworth County Fair: Features animals, contests, food and entertainment, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 1; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 2 (through Sept. 6), Tractor/Truck Pulls, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Badger State Tractor/Truck Pulls, 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Highway 11, Elkhorn, (262) 723-3228.

FREE CONCERTS

Cafe Sopra Mare: Joseph Di Frances, vihuela, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, Mercury Courtyard, 2220 N. Terrace Ave., (414) 271-3656.

Chill on the Hill: Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31, Humboldt Park, Bandshell, 3000 S. Howell Ave.

Courtyard Music Series: John Calarco Band, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Alex Wilson Band, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31, Julie Alonzo-Calteux 's "A Soprano and a Piano," 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Oldies But Goodies Spectacular, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Italian Conference Center, Courtyard, 631 E. Chicago St., (414) 223-2185.

Jazz in the Park: On The One, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 2, Cathedral Square Park, 520 E. Wells St.

Live @ the Lakefront: Juli Wood Quartet, 5:30-9 p.m. Sept. 1, Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin, Rotary Amphitheater, 500 N. Harbor Drive, (414) 276-4425.

Music on the Monument: Brian Daniels and the Barrel Boys, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Monument Square, 500 Main St., Racine.

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church: Tim and Maggie Rebers, voice and piano, 1 p.m. Aug. 29, 7809 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 258-7831.

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church: Banjo Barons Ragtime Band, 7 p.m. Aug. 28, 8080 N. 47th St., Brown Deer, (414) 355-5030.

Summer Sounds: Alex Wilson, 6:30-10 p.m. Aug. 27, Cedar Creek Park, N52-W5925 Portland Road, Cedarburg.

Waterfront Wednesdays: Sucker Punch Sally, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 1, Lakefront Park, 222 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee.

Zeidler Union Square: Michael Drake, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Sept. 1, 301 W. Michigan St.

THEATER

Alchemist Theatre: "The Amazing Acro-Cats," 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Aug. 27, 2569 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 426-4169.

Apple Holler Red Barn Theatre: "Car Hops and Bobby Socks," (ongoing), 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant, (262) 886-8500.

Boulevard Theatre: "Fourplay," 8 p.m. Aug. 28; 4 p.m. Aug. 29 (through Sept. 5), 2252 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 744-5757.

Carroll University: The Donovan Ensemble presents "Super Spectacular! To Opera, With Love," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Otteson Theatre, 238 N. East Ave., Waukesha, (262) 524-7633.

Fireside Dinner Theatre: "Ring of Fire," (through Aug. 29), "Hairspray," opens Sept. 2 (through Oct. 31), Business Highway 26 South, Fort Atkinson, (800) 477-9505.

In Tandem Theatre: "The Playdaters," 8 p.m. Aug. 27; 8 and 10 p.m. Aug. 28, Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. 10th St., (414) 271-1371.

Lapham Peak: SummerStage presents three one-acts "The Rising of the Moon," "Work House Ward" and "Bad Sunday," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27-29 (through Sept. 12), Kettle Moraine State Forest, W329-N846 Highway C, Delafield, (262) 337-1560.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre: "Jeeves Intervenes," 8 p.m. Aug. 27; 4 and 8 p.m. Aug. 28; 2 p.m. Aug. 29, Broadway Theatre Center, Cabot Theatre, 158 N. Broadway, (414) 291-7800.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater: "Hula Hoop Sha-Boop!," (through Sept. 4), Baker Theater Complex, Stackner Cabaret, 108 E. Wells St., (414) 224-9490.

Oconomowoc Arts Center: "Incognito" with Michael Fosberg, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc, (262) 560-3172.

Off The Wall Theatre: "Psycho Beach Party," 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 (through Sept. 12), 127 E. Wells St., (414) 327-3552.

Plymouth Arts Center: "What's the Baby's Name?," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27-28, 520 E. Mill St., Plymouth, (920) 892-8409.

Sunset Playhouse: "The Gaslight Revue," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove, (262) 782-4430.

Ten Chimneys: "Tonight at 8:30" play reading, 7 p.m. Aug. 30, Lunt-Fontanne Program Center, S43-W31575 Depot Road, Genesee Depot, (262) 968-4110.

Waukesha Civic Theatre: "Shake, Rattle & Roll," 8 p.m. Aug. 27; 4 and 8 p.m. Aug. 28; 2 p.m. Aug. 29, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha, (262) 547-0708.

MUSIC

Badgerland Bluegrass Music Association: "Bluegrass Pickin' Picnic," noon-5 p.m. Aug. 29, Homestead Hollow County Park, N120-W19809 Freistadt Road, Germantown, (414) 961-0660.

Racine Symphony Orchestra: "Do You Remember?" Summer Pops Concert, 7 p.m. Aug. 27, Racine Civic Center, Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St., Racine, (262) 636-9285.

Steinway Piano Gallery: Tim and Maggie Rebers, voice and piano, noon Sept. 1, 11550 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 727-5995.

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music: Concert to benefit music therapy program, 3 p.m. Aug. 29, 1584 N. Prospect Ave., (414) 276-5760.

FILMS

Church in the City: FOCUS Film Society presents "The Last Time I Saw Archie" (1961), 7 p.m. Aug. 28, 2648 N. Hackett Ave., (414) 258-6492.

Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin: MPTV Community Cinema presents "Reel Injun: On The Trail of the Hollywood Indian," 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Innovation Theater, 500 N. Harbor Drive, (414) 297-7518.

Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater: "Under the Sea," (ongoing), "Dinosaurs Alive!," (ongoing), "Batman Begins," (ongoing), "The Dark Knight," (ongoing), 800 W. Wells St., (414) 319-4629.

Pere Marquette Park: River Flicks presents "High School Musical 2," 8:15 p.m. Aug. 27, 900 N. Plankinton Ave.

MUSEUMS

Appleton Art Center: Shona Sculpture, (through Aug. 28), 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, (920) 733-4089.

Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion: The Cutting Edge: Medical Practices & Quackery of the 19th Century, (through Oct.), 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 931-0808.

Charles Allis Art Museum: New Media at the Charles Allis, (through Sept. 15), 1801 N. Prospect Ave., (414) 278-8295.

Germantown Historical Society: Trivia Tours, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 29 and Sept. 1, Dheinsville Settlement, N128-W18780 Holy Hill Road, Germantown, (262) 628-3170.

Haggerty Museum of Art: The Black Panthers: Making Sense of History, (through Jan. 2), Let There be Light: Stained Glass and Drawings from the Collection of Oakbrook Esser Studios, (through Jan. 2), Holiness and the Feminine Spirit: Paintings by Janet McKenzie, (through Jan. 2), 530 N. 13th St., (414) 288-1669.

Harley-Davidson Museum: True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel, (through Sept. 6), Police Night, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 31, 400 Canal St., (877) 436-8738.

Hoard Historical Museum: Bearing Witness to a Family Farm: Richard Quinney, photographs and field notes, (ongoing), 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson, (920) 563-7769.

Jewish Museum Milwaukee: Growing Up Milwaukee: Camping, (ongoing), Milwaukee Jewish Federation, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., (414) 390-5730.

Kenosha Public Museum: Features a collection of decorative and fine arts, natural science specimens, and cultural artifacts from around the world, (ongoing), At the Edge of the Ice: Mammoths, Mastodons & More, (through March 2011), 5500 First Ave., Kenosha, (262) 653-4140.

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum: Peanuts at Bat, (through Aug. 29), 700 N. 12th St., Wausau, (715) 845-7010.

Milwaukee Art Museum: American Quilts: Selections from the Winterthur Collection, (through Sept. 6), Cabaret, Comedy & Satire: Warrington Colescott, (through Sept. 26), Intimate Images of Love and Loss: Portrait Miniatures, (through Oct. 3), MAM After Dark "Moulin," 5 p.m. Aug. 27, Art in Clay: Masterworks of North Carolina Earthenware, opens Sept. 2, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, (414) 224-3200.

Milwaukee Public Museum: Schuetzenfest Von Milwaukee, (ongoing), 800 W. Wells St., (414) 278-2728.

Museum of Wisconsin Art: 170 Years of Wisconsin Art, (ongoing), Contemporary Wisconsin Portraits, (through Aug. 29), One from Wisconsin: Fred Stonehohuse, (through Sept. 12), New Acquisitions from the MillerCoors Collection, (ongoing), 300 S. 6th Ave., West Bend, (262) 334-9638.

Old Falls Village: Living history museum features historic homes and buildings, (ongoing), N96-W15791 County Line Road, Menomonee Falls, (262) 250-3901.

Old World Wisconsin: Explore rural Midwestern life, historic buildings and heirloom gardens, (through Oct.), S103-W37890 Highway 67, Eagle, (262) 594-6300.

Racine Art Museum: Catherine Chalmers: American Cockroach, (through Sept. 12), Jennifer Angus: Patterns of Insect Life, (through Sept. 26), The Insectopedia of Joanna Poehlmann, (through Sept. 26), Eccentric Insects, (through Oct. 17), Matt Eskuche: Agristocracy, (ongoing), 441 Main St., Racine, (262) 638-8300.

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum: Cyril Colnik: A New Look, (through Sept. 26), 2220 N. Terrace Ave., (414) 271-3656.

Washington County Historical Society: Explore the history of Washington County with self-guided tours of area museums, collections and exhibits, (ongoing), 320 S. 5th Ave., West Bend, (262) 335-4678.

Waukesha County Museum: Waukesha County history, archives and traveling exhibits, (ongoing), Marc Sijan: Being Alive, (through Sept. 6), 101 W. Main St., Waukesha, (262) 521-2859.

Wisconsin Automotive Museum: Displays vehicles of all types and ages, and includes the Southeastern Wisconsin Short Track Hall of Fame featuring restored race cars, photos, videos and memorabilia, (ongoing), 147 N. Rural St., Hartford, (262) 673-7999.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

Alfons Gallery: Paradigms of Color: Albin Erhart, acrylic; and Linda Merkel, photography, (through Sept. 26), St. Joseph Center, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., (414) 385-5273.

Almont Gallery: Abstractions: Original Viewpoints, (through Sept. 30), 342 W. Main St., Waukesha, (262) 542-1522.

Anaba Tea Room: Dogs of Summer: Marie Myler, (through Aug. 29), Garden Room, 2107 E. Capitol Drive, Shorewood, (414) 963-1657.

Art & Soul Gallery: Train Art, (through Aug.), 5708 W. Vliet St., (414) 774-4185.

Creative Expressions Art Gallery: Contemporary art and fine crafts, (through Sept. 3), 11412 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon.

David Barnett Gallery: Robert Richter, oil paintings, (through Oct. 9), 1024 E. State St., (414) 271-5058.

Dean Jensen Gallery: Through a Looking Glass: Claire Stigliani, (through Sept. 4), Southern Gothic: Susan Worsham, (through Sept. 4), 759 N. Water St., (414) 278-7100.

Elaine Erickson Gallery: Rooted in Nature, (through Aug. 28), 207 E. Buffalo St., (414) 221-0613.

The Fine Art Gallery: Seeing the Composition: Marie Mellott, (through Sept. 9), Vivid and Vibrant, (through Oct. 13), 207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 210, (414) 688-2787.

Fox Point Studios: Fred Stein, (ongoing), Bradley Place, lower level, 8007 N. Port Washington Road.

Gallery 110 North: Doors: League of Milwaukee Artists, (through Oct. 1), Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E. Mill St., Plymouth, (920) 892-8409.

Gallery 218: Contemporary art with a focus on abstract, minimal and experimental works, (ongoing), Marshall Building, Suite 218, 207 E. Buffalo St., (414) 643-1732.

Gallery 2622: New Paintings: Guy C. Landgraf Jr., (through Aug.), John J Korom Photography, 2622 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 257-2622.

The Gilded Edge: Music and Nature Together: Emanuel Mattini and Jeff Surret, contemporary paintings on paper, (through Sept. 10), 13475 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove, (262) 782-2803.

Griffin Gallery: The Songsters: Kristy Goggio, oils, (through Aug. 29), 133 E. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc, (262) 567-1826.

John Michael Kohler Arts Center: A Sense of Humor, (through Sept. 26), 608 New York Ave., Sheboygan, (920) 458-6144.

Katie Gingrass Gallery: Fifth Dimension, (through Sept. 30), 241 N. Broadway, (414) 289-0855.

Kenilworth Square East: Psychotrope, (through Sept. 26), Inova/Kenilworth, Bruce Conner, (through Sept. 26), Inova/Kenilworth, 2155 N. Prospect Ave., (414) 229-5070.

Little Red Store: "The Great Fire" WHS exhibit, (through Sept. 2), 7720 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 774-8672.

Marshall Building: Bridget Paints: Getting Personal by Bridget Griffith Evans, (through Aug.), 207 E. Buffalo St., (414) 223-2215.

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design: Exchange, Explore, Exhibit: Collaborative 2- and 3-D and video works by students and staff, (through Aug. 28), 273 E. Erie St., (414) 847-3200.

Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery: Faculty Exhibition, (through Aug. 29), Joan Steele Stein Center, Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Road, (414) 410-4105.

Open Door Gallery: Lifetime Art Competition Exhibit, (through Sept. 1), 819 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay, (414) 964-2424.

Peltz Gallery: Remarkable Women Show, (through Sept. 25), 1119 E. Knapp St., (414) 223-4278.

Portrait Society Gallery: J Shimon & J. Lindemann's Real Photo Postcard Survey Project, (through Oct. 3), 207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 526, (414) 870-9930.

Purloin Studio: As the Wood Turns, (through Aug.), Village Centre, W164-N8859 Mill St., Menomonee Falls, (262) 255-9090.

River's End Gallery: Stone from Heaven: Ed Janecek, sculptures, (through Oct. 1), 380 W. Main St., Waukesha, (262) 896-8875.

Spectrum Gallery: Messages from the Waters, (through Aug. 29), DeKoven Center, 600 21st St., Racine, (262) 634-4345.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church: Lynda Reitz, (through Sept. 3), Art Gallery, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., (414) 962-0500.

Taylor's People's Park: Bedlam: Richard Badke, mulltimedia, (through Sept. 5), 337 W. Main St., Waukesha, (262) 522-6868.

Tenth Street Theatre: MIX: Thea Kovac & Artists, (through Sept. 2), Gallery, 628 N. 10th St., (414) 271-1371.

Tory Folliard Gallery: William Nichols, new paintings; Susan Stamm Evans, bronze and porcelain, (through Sept. 4), Lon Michels, paintings, (through Sept. 4), 233 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 273-7311.

Uihlein Peters Gallery: The Natural World, (through Sept. 6), Saint John's On the Lake, 1840 N. Prospect Ave., (414) 831-6875.

UWM Golda Meir Library: Frank Miller: Transformation of the Medium, from Comic Book Artist to Motion Picture Director, (through Aug. 27), Exhibit Hall, 4th floor, 2311 E. Hartford Ave., (414) 229-4345.

Vicki Chiger Inc.: Contemporary paintings, (ongoing), Studio #407, 338 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 828-9525.

Walker's Point Center for the Arts: Here, There, and Elsewhere: Refugee Families in Milwaukee by Ruebartsch and Sally Kuzma, (through Aug. 28), Gallery, Reseeding: New Work by Jared Janovec, (through Aug. 28), Gallery, 839 S. 5th St., (414) 672-2787.

Waukesha State Bank Art Gallery: Bruce Robinson, paintings, (through Aug.), Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha, (262) 547-4911.

Whitewater Arts Alliance: Fran Achen Invitational, (through Sept. 12), Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St., Whitewater, (262) 473-2730.

GALLERY OPENINGS

The Dooryard Gallery: Bird Life, reception 4-7 p.m. Aug. 27, 13425 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove, (262) 780-8778.

NATURE & OUTDOORS

Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin: Science and technology center with hands-on exhibits, aquariums and more, (ongoing), 500 N. Harbor Drive, (414) 765-9966.

Havenwoods State Forest: Nature trails and environmental education, (ongoing), Environmental Awareness Center, 6141 N. Hopkins St., (414) 527-0232.

Lynden Sculpture Garden: Open to all ages, noon-5 p.m. Aug. 29; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 1 (through Sept. 5), 2145 W. Brown Deer Road, River Hills, (414) 446-8794.

Milwaukee County Zoo: "Adventure Dinosaur!" (ongoing), 10001 W. Blue Mound Road, (414) 256-5466.

Milwaukee Public Museum: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity, (ongoing), Galileo: The Power of the Telescope, (ongoing), Invaders of Mars, (ongoing), Daniel M. Soref Planetarium, 800 W. Wells St., (414) 319-4629.

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory: "Riverboat Tales" floral show, (through Sept. 12), 524 S. Layton Blvd., (414) 649-9830.

Pringle Nature Center: Batty About Bats!, 6 p.m. Aug. 27, "Frogs and Toads" Campfire Talk, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 28, 9800 160th Ave., Bristol, (262) 857-8008.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center: Environmental education programs, (ongoing), 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Bayside, (414) 352-2880.

Urban Ecology Center: Environmental community center with programs and events for all ages, (ongoing), Riverside Park, 1500 E. Park Place, (414) 964-8505.

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum: Gardens re-create the classic elements of a 16th century Tuscan landscape, (ongoing), Renaissance Garden, 2220 N. Terrace Ave., (414) 271-3656.

Wehr Nature Center: Astronomy Day Fair, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 29, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, (414) 425-8550.

CHILDREN & FAMILY

Bear Den: Wildlife zoo and petting farm, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 28-29 (through Oct. 31), 6831 Big Bend Road, Waterford, (262) 895-6430.

Betty Brinn Children's Museum: The Real Estate Office exhibit, (through Oct. 3), 929 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 390-5437.

Central Library: "Mandy the Mediocre" magic, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 28, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 286-3000.

Eclectica and The Bead Studio: Kids Beadfest, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 27; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 28, Galleria West Shopping Center, 18900 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield, (262) 641-0910.

The Family Farm: Historic farmstead with farm animal zoo, hay romp, wagon rides, mural tours and gift shop, (through Oct.), 328 Port Washington Road, Grafton, (262) 377-6161.

Green Meadows Petting Farm: Pony rides, hayrides and baby animals, (ongoing), 33603 High Drive, Waterford, (262) 534-2891, www.greenmeadowsfarmwi.com.

Zablocki Library: Pajama story time, 6 p.m. Sept. 1, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., (414) 286-3055.

ETC.

Aloft Hotel: "Save the Music" benefit concert, 6-11 p.m. Aug. 28, 1230 Old World Third St., (414) 226-0122.

Brown Deer Public Library: Used book sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 27; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 28, 5600 W. Bradley Road, Brown Deer, (414) 357-0106.

Central Library: Building tour, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Rotunda, 814 W. Wisconsin, (414) 286-TOUR.

Kuhefuss House: Summer tours, 1-3:30 p.m. Aug. 27; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 28, W63-N627 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, (262) 375-3676.</p>

Moose Lodge: Motors at the Moose, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 28, W198-N10217 Appleton Ave., Germantown.

North Point Lighthouse: Climb the tower, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 28-29, 2650 N. Wahl Ave., (414) 332-6754, or www.northpointlighthouse.org.

Papa Luigi's II: MIAW Summer Sizzler Pro Wrestling Show, 5 p.m. Aug. 29, 1919 12th Ave., South Milwaukee, (414) 517-5906.

Phoenix Park: Friends of Phoenix Park benefit with music by October Soul, Aug. 29, Band Shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan.

Port Washington: Aglow International Picnic, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 29, Lion's Pavilion, Upper Lake Park, Port Washington, (262) 470-7093.

St. Mary's Episcopal Church: All-day rummage, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 28, Highways 18 and 67, Dousman, (262) 965-3924.

Sussex Village Park: Threshing Bee/Engine Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 28-29, W244-N6125 Weaver Drive, Sussex, www.sussexantiquepower.com.

Trimborn Farm: Tour mid-19th century buildings and grounds, (through Oct. 15), 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale, (414) 529-7744.

Unitarian Universalist Church West: Used book sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 28, 13001 W. North Ave., Brookfield, (262) 782-3535.

VFW Post 9469: Sheepshead, noon-4 p.m. Sept. 2, 3931 S. Howell Ave., (414) 384-3380.

DANCE

Amerahn: Dance with music by The Downtowners, 1:30-5 p.m. Aug. 29, 9480 Highway 45, Kewaskum, (262) 626-4031.

American Legion Post 27: Afternoon dance with Roger Boll and Dick Talatzko, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 31, 920 Monroe Ave., South Milwaukee, $5, (414) 762-5349.

American Serb Hall: Afternoon dance, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 2, 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave., $6, (414) 545-6030.

Double D Dancers: Dance, 7 p.m. Aug. 30, American Legion Post 416, 6351 W. Grange Ave., Greendale, $5, (414) 423-5667.

Hiawatha Bar & Grill: Variety dance with music by The Kinsmen, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 29, 9809 Durand Ave., Sturtevant, $5, Yvonne, (262) 884-9515, or Anne,(262) 639-8074.

International Dancing: Learn to dance, followed by dances from around the world, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31, International Folk Dancing, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31, Hart Park, 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa, $4, (262) 662-2293.

Milwaukee Ale House: Jumpin' Jive swing lesson, 8 p.m. Aug. 31, 233 N. Water St., (262) 547-9464.

Milwaukee Rebels Swing Dance Club: Beginners west coast swing lesson, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Intermediate lesson, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, The Delaware House, 2499 S. Delaware Ave., (262) 901-0252.

Richfield Chalet: Polka/variety dance with music by Carol and the Keynotes, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 29, 1271 Highway 175, Richfield, $7, (262) 628-4080.

Rooters: Jumpin' Jive swing lesson, followed by open dance, 8 p.m. Aug. 30, 901 E. Northview Road, Waukesha, (262) 547-9464.

Square Benders Club: Square dance, 7:30-10 p.m. Sept. 1, Sussex Bowl, N64-W24576 Main St., Sussex, (262) 820-9161.

St. Aloysius: Ballroom dance with DJ Rey, 7 p.m. Aug. 27, Gonzaga Hall, 1441 S. 92nd St., West Allis, $12, (414) 737-4385.

SINGLES & SOCIAL CLUBS

American Singles Golf Association: Social events, golf outings & more, (ongoing), (262) 544-8914, or www.milwaukeesinglesgolf.com.

Catholic Singles: Social activities for adult singles of all faiths, (ongoing), (414) 299-9066.

Girlfriends Milwaukee: Social group for women ages 30 and up, with wide variety of scheduled activities every month, (ongoing), www.meetup.com/girlfriends-milwaukee.

Lake Country Singles: Social events for singles 55 and over, (ongoing), (262) 695-8964.

Lutheran Singles: Open to singles of all faiths age 50 and up, (ongoing), John, (262) 502-0289, or Diana, (262) 703-0386.

Mature Singles Inc.: Social events for singles over 45, (ongoing), (414) 748-0278, or www.webspawner.com/users/maturesingle/.

Nordic Ski Club: Year-round recreation club for all ages, (ongoing), (414) 299-9639, or www.nordicskiclub.org.

North Suburban Social Club: New group forming for singles over 50 in northern Milwaukee and southern Ozaukee counties, (ongoing), Kathleen,(414) 354-3033, or Maureen,(414) 517-0828.

Professional Singles: Events for singles ages 40 to 65, (ongoing), E-mail to: [email protected].

Single Vision: Social group for Christian singles ages 21 to 55, (ongoing), (414) 962-2443, Ext. 32, or www.svonline.org.

Sitzmark Ski Club: Year-round recreational social club for singles and married couples over 21 years old, (ongoing), www.sitzmark.org.

Sociable Singles: Social events for singles over 55 in Washington, Ozaukee and surrounding counties, (ongoing), Norm, (262) 628-1278, or Kathi, (414) 416-4624.

Vagabond Ski & Social Club: Meeting and dance with music by the Tom Anthony Band, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Knights of Columbus Banquet Center, 3200 S. 103rd St., Greenfield, $5, www.vagabondskiclub.com.

Washington County Separated, Divorced, and Widowed Men and Women: Pot luck social/fun night, bring dish to pass, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Holy Angels School, 230 N. 8th Ave., West Bend, (262) 334-3766.

Widows or Widowers (WOW) Club: Social activities throughout the month, (ongoing), (262) 521-1342.

- compiled by Elaine Rewolinski

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