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Mixed media exhibition, Sept. 18 through Oct. 16, Marceil Pultorak Atrium of the Humphrey Art Center, 238 N. East Ave., Waukesha. 262-524-7244.

Garden Room art classes, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29, Garden Room, 2107 E. Capitol Drive, Shorewood. $30 per class. 414-379-7100 or theakovac@sbcglobal.net

“90 Day Lawn Ornament,” Sept. 10 through Dec. 10, Joan Steele Stein Center for Communication Studies/Fine Arts at Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Road, Milwaukee; “Intersection,” Oct. 1 through Dec. 10, Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery at Cardinal Stritch University. 414-410-4105 or www.stritch.edu

“Wonders of Work and Labor,” Sept. 18 through Jan. 2; Grohmann Museum at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1000 N. Broadway. $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, children 10 and under free. www.msoe.edu/museum

“Music and Nature Together,” through Sept. 10, The Gilded Edge Gallery, 13475 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove. Free. 262-782-2803. 

“Music and Nature Together,” Friday through Sept. 10, The Gilded Edge Gallery, 13475 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove. Free. 262-782-2803.

“Let There be Light Stained Glass and Drawings from the Collection of Oakbrook Esser Studios,” through Jan. 2; “Let There be Light with Paul Phelps,” 6 p.m. Wednesday; “Church of the Gesu Rose Window Restortation Project,” 6 p.m. Oct. 27; “Sacred Jewels, A Many Faceted Legacy: Stained and Mosaic Glass,” 6 p.m. Nov. 10; “Holiness and the Feminine Spirit Paintings by Janet McKenzie," 6 p.m. Wednesday; “Creating a Vision of a Post-Racial World,” 6 p.m. Oct. 6; “The Black Panthers Making Sense of History,” 6 p.m. Sept. 29, Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University, S. 13th and W. Clybourn streets, Milwaukee. Free. 414-288-1669 or www.marquette.edu.haggerty

“Abstractions,” Wednesday through Sept. 30, Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-542-1522 or www.almontgallery.org

“Stone from Heaven” by Ed Janecek, through Oct. 1, River’s End Gallery, 380 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-896-8875 or www.riversendgallery.com

Warrington Colescott: Cabaret, Comedy & Satire, through Sept. 26, Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, $12 adults, $10 students, seniors and active military, free for members and children 12 and under. 414-224-3200 or www.mam.org

New Media, through Sept. 15, Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. $5 adults, $3 seniors, veterans and students. 414-278-8295 or www.charlesallis.org

Medical Practices & Quackery, through Oct. 31, Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $9 adults, $8 seniors and students, $5 children ages 6 through 17, free children under 6. 414-931-0808 or www.pabstmansion.com

“Intimate Images of Love and Loss: Portrait Miniatures,”  through Oct. 10, Koss Gallery at the Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee. $12 adults, $10 students, seniors and active military, free for museum members and children 12 and under. 414-224-3246 or www.mam.org

“Warrington Colescott, Selected Works: Paintings, Etchings and Drawings,” through Sept. 26, Peltz Gallery, 1119 E. Knapp St., Milwaukee. 414-223-4278.

“Fine Contemporary Art in a Landmark Setting,” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Peltz Gallery, 1119 E. Knapp St., Milwaukee. 414-223-4278.

Works by Amy Cropper, associate professor of art at Carroll University, ongoing, Waukesha Public Library, 321 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha. 262-524-3680.

The Potter’s Shop Gallery, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, 335 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-547-1920.

Allison Art House, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, evening hours by appointment, 234 Brook St., No. 5, Waukesha. 262-970-9570.

Almont Gallery, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-542-1522.

St. Paul Gallery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 136 E. St. Paul Ave., Waukesha. 262-253-4829.

Lil Gabriel Boutique and Galleria, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 19035 W. Capitol Drive, No. 106, Brookfield. 262-781-5858.

Mafu Jiang and Shauna Wang, paintings, ongoing, Lil Gabriel Boutique and Galleria, 19035 W. Capitol Drive, No. 106, Brookfield. 262-781-5858.

Beverly Designs, boutique and gallery, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment, 149 E. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc. 262-567-3650.

Griffin Gallery, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, 133 E. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc. 262-567-1826.

Oconomowoc Frame & Gallery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment, 157 E. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc. 262-567-8123.

Current Gallery of Fine Art, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment, N88-W16475 Main St., Menomonee Falls. 262-255-3588.

The Painted Bean Coffee House and Art Gallery, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, 1315 Wisconsin Ave., Grafton. 262-377-4374.

Raku Night, last Friday of the month, The Potter’s Shop, 335 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-547-1920.

“Man At Work,” art collection, ongoing, Grohmann Museum, Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1000 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. 414-277-2300 or visit www.msoe.edu

“Shaping Creativity Out of Clay,” presented by the Waukesha Clay Art Guild, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, The Potter’s Shop, 335 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-547-1920.

“Works On Paper and In Porcelain,” presented by Paula Murray and Ludmila Armata, ongoing, Elaine Erickson Gallery, 207 E. Buffalo St., Milwaukee. 414-221-0613.

“The Gold Coast Exhibition of Kpetenkple,” ongoing, David Barnett Gallery, 1024 E. State St., Milwaukee. 414-271-5058.

Adult pottery classes and individual instruction, beginner and intermediate classes, The Potter’s Shop, 335 W. Main St., Waukesha. Call to register. 262-547-1920 or visit www.clayartguild.com

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Writers Ink, 7 p.m. first and third Mondays of the month for critiquing for publication, workshops and writing-related speakers, 4702 S. Packard Ave., Cudahy. 414-744-9644 or visit www.writersinc.writernetwork.com

Waukesha Writers’ Workshop, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. third Monday of each month, Brookfield Highlands Senior Apartments, 20825 George Hunt Circle, town of Brookfield. 262- 679-0862.

“Great Lives” Biography Book club, 1 p.m. fourth Monday of the month, Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield. 262-782-4140.

Mystery book discussion group, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. second Monday of the month, New Berlin Public Library, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin. 262- 785-4980.

Muskego Public Library, online book clubs, Mondays through Fridays, sent via e-mail, sign up at www.chapteraday.com/library/muskego

Armchair Travel Book Club, 10 a.m. third Tuesday of the month, Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield. 262-782-4140.

It’s All Elementary Mystery Book Club, 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield. 262-782-4140.

Writers’ Roundtable, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Redbird Writing Studios, 3195 S. Superior St., Milwaukee. 414-481-3029.

Browsing and Reading Society adult book group, 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Muskego Public Library, S73-W16663 Janesville Road, Muskego. 262-971-2102.

Chapter One Writers Group, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, Martha Merrell’s Books & Cafe, 231 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-662-4834.

Book discussion group, 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of the month, Waukesha Public Library, 321 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha. 262-524-3682 or visit www.waukesha.lib.wi.us

Adult book discussion group, 7 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, New Berlin Public Library, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin. (262) 785-4980.

Preschool story hour, 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every second Tuesday of the month, Alice Baker Memorial Public Library, 820 E. Main St., Eagle. 262- 594-2800.

Talking About Books, 7:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield. 262-782-4140.

Muskego Writers Workshop, 7 p.m. fourth Thursday of the month, Muskego Public Library, S73-W16663 Janesville Road, Muskego. 262-927-2102.

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Knights of Columbus Trinity Council #4580 arts and craft show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sacred Heart School of Theology, 7335 S. Highway 100, Franklin. $2 adults, children under 12 free.

MJC Memorial Craft Fair, Oct. 28 through Oct. 30, First Assembly Of God, 1240 Grand Ave., Waukesha. mjcfair@gmail.com

A Community Affair, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Menomonee Falls High School, W142-N8101 Merrimac Drive. $4. 414-297-9446 or www.communityleague.com

Prairieville Quilters Club, 9 a.m. second and fourth Monday of each month, Salem United Methodist Church, 541 Highway 59, Waukesha. 262-544-4248.

Woodcarving classes, 10 a.m. to noon Mondays, Brookfield Senior Community Center, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield. 262-796-6675.

Quilters Club, 12:45 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Brookfield Senior Community Center, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield. 262-796-6675.

Crazy Quilters Guild, 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, First Congregational Church, 231 Roberts Drive, Mukwonago. 262-662-2696.

Oconomowoc Quilters’ Guild, 7 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 145 Lisbon Road, Oconomowoc. 262-567-0804, 920-474-7549 or e-mail oconomowocquilters@yahoo.com

Lake Country Basket Guild, 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Galilee Lutheran Church, N24-W26430 Crestview Drive, City of Pewaukee. 262-544-5512 or 262-691-0723.

Knitting classes, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, University of Wisconsin-Waukesha library, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. 262-521-5460.

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The Krakow Polish Dancers practices, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Collins Meyer VFW clubhouse, 2900 W. Lincoln Ave., Milwaukee. 414-383-7177.

Jumpin’ Jive Swing Lesson, 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, Oct. 11 and Oct. 18, Rooters Nightclub, 901 Northview Road, Waukesha; 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12 and Oct. 19, Milwaukee Ale House, 233 N. Water St., Milwaukee; Jumpin’ Jive Rockibilly Chili Dance, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Marian Center Gym, 3211 S. Lake Drive, Milwaukee;  Jumpin' Jive First Friday Swing Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct. 1 and Nov. 5, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd St., West Allis. 262-547-9464.

“DPC is Lying!” Oct. 1 through Oct. 9, Danceworks Studio Theatre, 1661 N. Water St., Milwaukee. 414-277-8480 www.danceworksmke.org

Danceworks fall studio session, Sept. 13 through Nov. 24 (adults), Sept. 13  through Dec. 18 (children), Danceworks, 1661 N. Water St., Milwaukee. 414-277-8480 or www.danceworksmke.org

Zumba Fitness Dance classes, ongoing, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Saturdays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fred Astaire Studios, 15760 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. $10 per class. 262-796-1121.

Dance classes, beginner belly dance, 2 p.m., tribal fusion belly dance, 3 p.m., continuing-level veil and belly dance, 4 p.m. and saidi/cane, 5 p.m. Sundays; dismal restless phantom modern dance, 8 p.m. Mondays, ballet for the soul, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, continuing-level veil and belly dance, 8 p.m. Wednesdays; gypsy dance, 7 p.m. Fridays, Forsythe Martial Arts, 7121 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis. 414-750-4760 or www.gypsymoondance.com

All dance classes: ballet, belly dance, ballroom, tap, jazz, arthritis relief, wedding routines and hip-hop, presented by a master graduate and choreographer of the Donna Jeanne School of Dance, classes at North Shore Bank, 4230 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee; South Division High School, 1515 W. Lapham Blvd., Milwaukee; Milwaukee Hamilton High School, 6215 W. Warnimont Ave., Milwaukee; or Elm Grove Recreation Department, 13600 Juneau Blvd. Classes also available in Eagle, and instructor will travel to other locations. 414-384-1700.

Dance lessons for all levels of experience, for ages 3 to adult, ongoing, Dance Tracks, 132 N. Grand Ave., Waukesha. 262- 436-0007.

Ballroom, Latin dance, swing and salsa for all levels of experience, ongoing, Main Street Ballroom, 309 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-832-0176.

Modern, modern-jazz, ballet, tap, African, African workout, hip-hop, Pilates, yoga and Nia, ongoing registration for classes and workshops for beginners to advanced dancers, Mondays through Fridays, Danceworks Studio, 1661 N. Water St., Milwaukee. 414-277-8480 or visit www.danceworks1661.org.

Kids’ dance classes, all styles, North Shore Bank, 4230 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee or Elm Grove Recreation Department, 13600 Juneau Blvd. Classes also available in Eagle. 414-384-1700.

Jumpin’ Jive Club basic swing dance lesson, 8 p.m. Mondays, Rooters nightclub, 901 Northview Road, Waukesha. 262-547-9464.

Nia and tai chi classes, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, acting studio, University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. 262-521-5460.

Line dancing, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Brookfield Senior Community Center, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield. 262-796-6675.

Latin fusion, 7:15 p.m. Mondays, Calhoun Station, 1849 S. Calhoun Road, New Berlin. $6. 262-614-8898.

Lyengar yoga: stretch, restore and strengthen with a certified instructor, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Body Awareness Center, 1234 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. $66 for six weeks. 414-347-1865.

Square dancing, mainstream and plus, 1 p.m. Mondays, Wilson Park Senior Center, 2601 W. Howard Ave., Milwaukee. $10 for five weeks. 414-282-5566.

Cardio salsa, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. 262-521-5460.

Pilates classes, 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, field house, UW-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. 262-521-5460.

Zumba dance classes, 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays, UW-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. 262-521-5460.

International/multiethnic/multicultural line dancing, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. first, third, fourth and fifth Tuesdays, Muellner Building, second floor, Hart Park, 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa. Beginner to advanced. $3 instructions, no partner required. 262-662-2293.

Folk dancing instruction for beginners, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Hart Park, 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa. $3. 262-662-2293.

Shaia Fahrid Egyptian Dance Studio, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Egyptian  belly dance and 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, intermediate continuing Egyptian belly dance, 3275 N. Newhall St., Milwaukee. 414-550-5968.

Jumpin’ Jive basic swing lessons, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Wherehouse Dance Club, 818 S. Water St., Milwaukee. 262- 547-9464.

Beginning swing dance lessons, 6:15 p.m. beginners, 7:30 p.m. intermediate, open DJ dancing Tuesdays, 4917 Seventh Ave., Kenosha. 262-654-3522.

Zumba dance, 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays, UW-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. 262-521-5460.

Vagabond Ski and Social Club dance and meeting, first Wednesday of the month, Knights of Columbus, 3200 S. 103rd St., Greenfield. 414-669-1800.

Milwaukee Rebels Swing Dance Club, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Hot Water, 818 S. Water St., Milwaukee. 414-636-9462.

Krakow’s Polish Dancers of Milwaukee County, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Collins-Meyer VFW Clubhouse, 2900 W. Lincoln Ave., Milwaukee. 414-383-7177.

Nia Technique, 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Body Awareness Center, 1234 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. 414-333-0014.

New country dance lessons, line and partner dancing, all levels welcome, 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Circle B, Highway 60, Country Keg, Highway NN, Cedarburg. 262- 367-4846.

Jumpin’ Jive basic swing lessons, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Grafton Ale House, 1208 13th Ave., Grafton. 262-547-9464.

Ballroom and Latin dance, swing, salsa private and group lessons from beginner to advanced, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Main Street Ballroom, 309 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-832-0176 or visit www.mainstreet-ballroom.com

Country western dance lessons, partners and line, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Hoeppner-Horn Brothers VFW Post 5716, 17980 W. Beloit Road, New Berlin. $5. 262- 679-1684.

Irish Song Circle, 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, O’Donoghues, 13225 W. Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove. 262-641-2730.

Syrena Polish Folk Dance Ensemble, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, St. Hedwig’s School gym, 1150 E. Brady St., Milwaukee. 414-350-9740.

Tap classes, 9 a.m. beginners, 9:45 a.m. continuing beginners, 10:30 a.m. intermediates, 11:15 a.m. advanced, Thursdays, ongoing, Wilson Park Senior Center, 2601 W. Howard Ave., Milwaukee. $30 for 10 lessons. 414-282-5566.

Country dance, 7:30 p.m. and lessons at 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, Pat’s Oak Manor, 1804 15th Ave., South Milwaukee. 414- 762-8188.

Dance at the wedding lessons, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Briese’s Brew Pub, 1170 22nd Ave., Kenosha. $5. 262- 654-3522.

Beginner social dance lessons, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Murphy’s Pub, 3322 Sheridan Road, Kenosha. 262-654-3522.

Beginner Latin ballroom dancing for couples, 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Fridays, UW-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. 262-521-5460.

Adult Latin dance class, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Foote-Work Dance & Exercise, 7420 W. State St., Wauwatosa. 414-774-9990.

Cashel Dennehy School of Irish Dance presents an Irish Ceili dance with a live Irish band, 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. the first Friday of every month, Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $6 general admission, $4 seniors, $3 students with ID, $2 kids ages 4 to 17. 414-784-4878.

Nia dance, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, UW-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. 262-521-5460.

Ballet, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, UW-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. 262-521-5460.

Belly dance, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, UW-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. 262-521-5460.

Couples Latin, swing and ballroom dance, 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays, UW-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. 262-521-5460.

Ethnic line dancing, 4 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. Sundays, UW-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. 262-521-5460.

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Art classes for children ages 5 to 12, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Walker’s Point Center for the Arts, 911 W. National Ave., Milwaukee. Free. 414-672-2787.

Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, Delafield Public Library, 440 Wells St., Delafield. 262-646-6230.

Story time for ages 2 to 6, 10 a.m. third Tuesday of the month, Babies “R” Us, 18550 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield. Program is free, includes themes, stories, fingerplays and a craft. 262-594-5122.

Crafty Bears, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Delafield Public Library, 400 Wells St., Delafield. 262-646-6230.

Tot Time for ages 1 to 3 years, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. 414-390-5437.

“MOPS - Mothers of Pre-Schoolers,” 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Big Bend. 262-679-9696.

Magic and balloon sculptures with Mark Nilsen, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, The Chancery, 2100 E. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha. 262-549-1720.

Nature Sprouts for ages 4 to 6, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. every third Wednesday, Retzer Nature Center, S14-W28167 Madison St., town of Genesee. 262-896-8007.

Evening story time, 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, New Berlin Public Library, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin. 262-785-4980.

Family story time, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Delafield Public Library, 400 Wells St., Delafield. 262-646-6230.

Puppet play, 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. 414-390-KIDS.

Daytime creative dance and visual arts classes for home-schoolers ages 4 and older, Thursdays, Danceworks Studio, 1661 N. Water St., Milwaukee. 414-277-8480.

Play group, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Fridays, New Berlin Public Library, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin. 262-785-4980.

Krafty Kids for ages 3 and up, 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. 414- 390-KIDS.

Story time for ages 3 and up, 11 a.m. Fridays, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. 414-390-KIDS.

Club Noggin, 11 a.m. fourth Saturday of the month, Mayfair Mall, 2600 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa. Reservations recommended. 414-443-5149.

Story time for ages 4 to 8, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. third Sunday of the month, Delafield Public Library, 500 Genesee St., Delafield. 262-646-6230.

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Wednesday Night Classics Weekly Car Show, through Wednesday, Weissgerber’s Gasthaus, 2720 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha. 4:30 p.m. to sundown. Free. www.wednesdaynightclassics.com

Pewaukee Ski Club performances, 6:30 p.m. tonight and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 6, Pewaukee Lake, W. Wisconsin Avenue. Free. 414-350-8713.

Wisconsin Slovak Museum open house, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, 3702 E. Layton Ave., Cudahy. 414-481-1748.

Pasta dinner, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 11, Immaculate Conception, 1051 E. Russell Ave., Milwaukee.

St. Peter and Paul block party, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 11, 2491 N. Murray Ave. Milwaukee. 414-962-2443 or www.ssppmilw.org

Greater Milwaukee Orff Dimensions workshop, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11, 7821 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis. 847-989-5244.

Milwaukee Area Recorder Society workshop, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Mount Mary College, 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee. 262-654-6685.

Indian Summer Festival, Sept. 10 through Sept. 12, Henry W. Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee. $10 in advance and for seniors 60 and over, $12 at the gate for adults, children 12 and under are free. 414-604-1000 or www.indiansummer.org

Health fair, 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 18, Faith Presbyterian Church, 3800 W. Rawson Ave., Franklin. 414-421-3860 or www.franklinfpc.org

Doll-Bear show and sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19, Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee. $4 adults, $1.50 ages 6 through 12. 920-563-0046.

Our Lady of Lourdes Oktoberfest Artisan Fair, Oct. 15 through Oct. 17, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 3722 S. 58th St., Milwaukee. Free. 414-543-7850.

“Hearts In Action” dinner and show, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 23, La Case de Esperanza, 410 Arcadian Ave., Waukesha. $50. 262-691-4510 or www.heartsinaction.net

Servant leadership workshop, 8:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 14, Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Road, Milwaukee. $30. www.stritch.edu/servantleadership

The Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s Ride on the Wild Side, 7 a.m. Sept. 19, Milwaukee County Zoo, 10005 W. Blue Mound Road, Wauwatosa. $12 to $70 for Zoological Society members who register in advance, $15 to $80 for nonmembers, $18 to $85 for day of the ride for both members and nonmembers

Milwaukee West Suburban Christian Women's Club brunch, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 20, Davian’s Banquet and Conference Center, 16300 Silver Spring Drive, Menomonee Falls. $14. 262-251-3841.

Oak Creek Historical Society annual Fall Fest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12, Museum Pioneer Village, 8300 S. 15th Ave., Oak Creek. Free. 414-764-4517.

Metropolitan Builders Association consumer seminars, Financing your next project, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Elm Grove Village Hall, 13600 Juneau Blvd; Condo Living, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16, 860 Badger Circle, Grafton; The remodeling process, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16, MBA office, N16-W23321 Stone Ridge Drive. www.mbaonline.org

Pantherfest, 5 p.m. Sept. 10, Marcus Amphitheather, 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee. $15 for non-University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students, $25 general public. 414-273-2600 or www.campuskickoff.com

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, Sept. 10 through Sept. 12, Jefferson Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson Ave., Jefferson. $5 per person, $10 weekend pass. 608-868-2505.

WMSE Food Slam, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 1, Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1000 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. $30. www.wmse.org

Starving Artists Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12, Mount Mary College, 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee. $5. www.mtmary.edu/sas.htm

Dousman Farmers Market, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays May through October, 235 N. Main St. 262-490-2865. www.zoosociety.org/snooze

TOPS Club, 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Thursdays, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 145 Lisbon Road, Oconomowoc. 262-244-0880 or www.tops.org

Sheepshead, noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Charles E. Fidler VFW Post, 3931 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. Free. 414-384-3380.

Home buyers seminar and workshop, second Saturday of each month, Kinetic Real Estate Group, 2743 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee. 414-271-1229.

Kirk Patrick Magic Show, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Chancery Restaurant, 11046 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, 262-241-3450; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, The Sawmill Inn Restaurant, 1729 Wolf Road, Richfield, 262-628-4128.

Free lectures, 10:30 a.m. every Sunday, Marian Center for Nonprofits, 3211 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis. 414-327-7849 or www.rsgm.net

Fresh produce stand, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, Machine Shed Restaurant, N14-W24145 Tower Road, City of Pewaukee. 262-523-1322.

International Clown Hall of Fame, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and by appointment year-round, Tommy Thompson Youth Building, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St., West Allis. 414-290-0105.

“Grieving the Death of a Partner,” 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Luke’s Medical Center, 2900 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee. Preregister by calling 414-328-6280.

German Stammtisch - Milwaukee Lake Country, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. last Monday of the month, Weissgerber's Gasthaus, 2720 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha. 262-367-3903.

Sheepshead, 12:45 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, Brookfield Senior Community Center, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield. 262-796-6675.

Club dinner and meeting, noon first Monday of the month except for holidays when it is held the second Monday, Oconomowoc Area Senior Center, 210 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 262-567-4288.

Milwaukee Toastmasters Club No. 466, 6 p.m. second and fourth Mondays of the month, Maxwell’s Restaurant, Midway Hotel, 1005 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield. 414-765-2366.

Ozaukee Ice Center, public ice skating, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, family skating; and 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, senior skate for ages 55 and older, 5505 W. Pioneer Road, Mequon. $4.50 adults, $3.50 seniors and children 18 and younger. 262- 375-1100.

Pettit National Ice Center, public ice skating, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays, 500 S. 84th St., West Allis. 414-266-0100.

Brewery tours, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Miller Brewing Co. Visitor Center and Gift Shop, 4251 W. State St., Milwaukee. 414-931-BEER.

Comedy open mic, 9 p.m. Mondays, Miramar Theatre, 2844 N. Oakland Ave., Milwaukee. 414-967-0302.

Open bridge play, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, Brookfield Senior Community Center, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield. 262-796-6675.

Sheepshead, noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Hartland Community Center, 210 Cottonwood Ave., Hartland. 262-367-0352.

Puppy kindergarten classes, 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Petlicious Day Spa, 2217 Silvernail Road, Waukesha. 262-548-0923 or make reservations at www.forpetssake.cc

American Legion and Auxiliary DJ Martin Unit #8 meetings, 7 p.m. second Monday of each month, Waukesha Elks Club, 2301 Springdale Road. 262-650-0757.

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Tomm Lehnigk, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, RJ’s Sports Pub & Grill, S31-W24661 Sunset Drive, Waukesha, 262-544-6161; 7:30 p.m. Sept 10, Williams Supper Club, S76-W17745 Janesville Road, Muskego, 262-679-2990.

Big O and the NiteOwls, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, Sept. 21 and Sept. 28, Caroline’s Jazz Club, 401 S. Second St., Milwaukee. 414-412-4624.

Atmosphere, featuring Blueprint, Grieves & Budo and DJ Rare Groove!, 8 p.m. Sept. 9, Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $22.50. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Ghostland Observatory, 8 p.m. Sept. 9, Pabst Theater, 114 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $20. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Alan Parsons “Live” Project, 8 p.m. Sept. 17, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $39.50. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Gogol Bordello, 8 p.m. Oct. 30, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $27. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Mud River Lee, Dave Geisthardt, John Anderson, Deb Roland, Craig Siemsen, The Moxie Chicks, Rick & Uriel Olson and Brian Drow, 8 p.m. Sept. 10, free; One Lane Bridge, 8 p.m. Sept. 11, $5 suggested donation; Mary Wacker & Friends, 7 p.m. Sept. 12, free-will donation; Dave Geisthardt and John Anderson, 8 p.m. Sept. 17, $5 suggested donation; Jay Bullock and Chris Head, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, $5 suggested donation; David Kaye & The Electric Mustache, 8 p.m. Sept. 24, $5 suggested donation; Milwaukee Ukulele Festival, 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 25, $65 full day pass, $45 for workshops, $20 for evening concert, $10 seniors, $5 students with identification; Acoustic music, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, $3.50 donation, The Coffee House, 631 N. 19th St., Milwaukee. 414-534-4612 or www.the-coffee-house.com

JP, Chrissie & the Fairground Boys featuring Chrissie Hynde & JP Jones, 8 p.m. Oct. 12, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Iron & Wine, 8 p.m. Oct. 13, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $25. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Gabriel Prokofiev and Phillip Bush, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $30, $20, half- price for students. 414-271-0711 or www.presentmusic.org

Jars of Clay and Brandon Heath, 7 p.m. Oct. 16, Westbrook Church, 1100 Highway 83, Delafield. $15 general admission, $20 preferred seating, $30 preferred seating with a backstage pass. 262-367-8422 or www.westbrookchurch.com

Tenth Avenue North, 7 p.m. Oct. 2, Fox River Christian Church, S46-W24130 Lawnsdale Road, town of Waukesha. $25 VIP, $20 artist circle, $15 general admission, $12 groups of 10 or more. 800-965-9324 or www.itickets.com

Tom Sorce and Jeanne Woodall, 7 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 9, Sheridan's, 5133 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy. 414-747-9800.

Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience, 8 p.m. Oct. 20, Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $32.50. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

New members fall concert, 3 p.m. Oct. 24, Nancy Kendall Theater at Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Road, Milwaukee. 414-264-8796 or thallis@sbcglobal.net

Video Games Live: Bonus Round, 8 p.m. Nov. 5, Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $35, $55, $75. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

The Subdudes, 8 p.m. Oct. 28, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $25. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Dawes with The Moondoggies & Peter Wolf Crier, 8 p.m. Nov. 13, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $10. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass, 3 p.m. Oct. 10, Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 709 N. Van Buren St., Milwaukee, $17 to $25; Christmas in the Basilica, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 3 p.m. Dec. 5, Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 S. 6th St., Milwaukee, $20 to $28; Remembrance: Legacy of the Civil War, 3 p.m. March 13, 2011, Christ King Parish, Wauwatosa, $17 to $25; Give Us Peace, 7:30 p.m. May 21, Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest St. $20 to $28. Bel Canto Chorus, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. 414-481-8801 or www.belcanto.org

Lotus, 8 p.m. Nov. 11, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $15 advance, $17.50 day of show. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

High On Fire with Torche and Kylesa, 8 p.m. Oct. 6, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $14. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Mumford & Sons with Cadillac Sky, 8 p.m. Oct. 30, Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $18. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Dirty Projectors with Happy Birthday, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Pabst Theater, 116 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $20. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

The Jerry Stephani Show, 8 p.m. Saturday; John Criston Widule, 8 p.m. Aug. 28; Only Two, 8 p.m. Sept. 3, Twist ‘n Olive Martini Lounge, 2730 Hillside Drive, Delafield. 262-646-5483.

Brian Regan, 8 p.m. Oct. 8, Riverside Theater, 116 W.Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $39.50. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Over The Rhine with The Wooldridge Brothers, 8 p.m. Oct. 15, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $20. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

The Clarus Trio, 2 p.m. Oct. 23, Nancy Kendall Theater at Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Road, Milwaukee. $10 adults, $5 seniors, students and alumni, free for current Stritch students and faculty with valid university ID card. 414-410-4349.

Needtobreathe with The Daylights, 8 p.m. Nov. 1, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $18 advance, $20 day of show. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Darius Rucker with Easton Corbin, 8 p.m. Nov. 4, Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $29.50 and $37.50. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Sara Bareilles with Cary Brothers, 8 p.m. Nov. 5, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $29.50. 414-286-3663 or www.pabstheater.org

Mike Birbiglia, 8 p.m. Nov. 13, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $29.50. 414-286-3663 or www.pabstheater.org

Drive-By Truckers, 9 p.m. Oct. 1, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $25 advance, $28 day of show. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Jimmy Eat World with We Were Promised Jetpacks, 8 p.m. Oct. 5, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $22.50. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Willy Porter with The Carpe Diem String Quartet, 8 p.m. Oct. 8, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $20. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Widespread Panic, 8 p.m. Oct. 9 and Oct. 10, Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $35.50 single-night ticket or $71 two-night pass. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

The Felice Brothers with Adam Haworth Stephens (of Two Gallants), 8 p.m. Oct. 14, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $15. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

America's Got Talent Live with host Jerry Springer, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $59.50 and $49.50. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Little Feat, 8 p.m. Sept. 26, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $29.50. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

An evening with David Sedaris, 8 p.m. Oct. 23, Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $40 and $50. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Justin Townes Earle with Jessica Lea Mayfield, 8 p.m. Oct. 11, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $12 advance, $14 day of show. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Crowded House and Lawrence Arabia, 8 p.m. Sept. 7, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $45. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Rogue Wave with Midlake and Peter Wolf Crier, 8 p.m. Sept. 21, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $15. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Rhythm Devil, The Grateful Dead’s Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart with Tim Bluhm of the Mother Hips, Nigerian drummer Sikiru Adepoju, Back Door Slam's Davy Knowles and Andy Hess, 8 p.m. Aug. 24, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $29.50. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Festival City Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Mount Hope Lutheran Church, 8633 W. Becher St., West Allis. 414-281-7464 or www.festivalcitychorus.org

Slash with Myles Kennedy, 8 p.m. Sept. 5, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $29.50. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Tom and Barb Webber, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Martha Merrell’s Books and Cuddles Stage, W. Main and Gaspar streets, Waukesha; Fair Webber, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 23, The Steaming Cup, 340 W. Main St., Waukesha; Fair Webber, 8 p.m. Nov. 13, Coffee House, 631 N. 19th St., Milwaukee. 414-543-7850 or www.fairwebberfolkmusic.com

Jackson Browne, 8 p.m. Sept. 24, Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $45, $55, $75. 414-286-3663.

Karaoke, 8 p.m. Mondays, Rooters nightclub, 901 Northview Road, Waukesha. 262-544-9600.

Crosstown Harmony, a four-part a capella women’s chorus, 7 p.m. Mondays, Gonzaga Hall, 1435 S. 92nd St., West Allis. 414-271-9160.

Karaoke, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Casa del Rio, 408 E. Main St., Waukesha. 262-542-4080.

Open blues jam with Robert Allen Jr., 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays, McBride’s Hilltop Pub, 902 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha. 262-542-4000.

Open mic night, 7 p.m. sign in, Tuesdays, Miramar Theatre, 2844 N. Oakland Ave., Milwaukee. $2. 414-967-0302.

“Jazz Jam,” with Rob Moore, Sharon Schmidt and Dan Albrechtson, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Neighbors Social Club, 260 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-549-3911.

“Jumpin’ Jive Club,” 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Rooters nightclub, 901 Northview Road, Waukesha. 262-544-9600.

Joe Hite, 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays, Piano Blu, 179 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. 262-691-0200.

Jeff Stoll, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fridays, Packing House, 900 E. Layton Ave., Milwaukee. 414-483-5054.

Jam band night, every other Wednesday, Miramar Theatre, 2844 N. Oakland Ave., Milwaukee. $5. 414-967-0302.

Keith Pulvermacher and Friends, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Rooters nightclub, 901 Northview Road, Waukesha. 262-544-9600.

Charity open stage, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Thursdays, Club Indigo, Olympia Resort and Conference Center, 1350 Royale Mile Road, Oconomowoc. 262-569-8763.

Open jam session, blues and rock, hosted by The Delta Blues Hog, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Kelly’s Bleachers II, 7805 S. Loomis Road, Wind Lake. 262-895-3353.

Who’s Your Daddy Trio with Mike Standal, Dan Truedell and Dave Bayles, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays, The Estate, 2423 N. Murray Ave., Milwaukee. 414-964-9923.

All-Star SUPERband, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Kikos, 9155 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee.

Tom Sorce Trio, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays, The Groove, 3007 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee. 414-764-8638.

Larry K Jazz Duo with Gary Christensen, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays, Marianno’s On The River, 352 Cottonwood Ave., Hartland. 262-367-9484.

Paul Patterson, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Seven Seas, 1807 Nagawicka Road, Delafield. 262-367-3903.

Don Weast Jazz Quartet, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays, Neighbors Social Club, 260 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-549-3911.

Rick and Peter D’Amore, 9 p.m. to midnight Fridays, Neighbors Social Club, 260 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-549-3911.

Live music, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Winestein’s Cafe and Wine Market, W359-N5002 Brown St., Oconomowoc. 262-567-6985.

Dan Dance Duo, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Chip & Py’s, 1340 Towne Square Road, Mequon. 262-241-9589.

Fran The Piano Man, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fridays, Zak’s Pleasant Valley Inn, 9801 W. Dakota St., West Allis. 414-704-8944.

Bluegrass Jam, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. first Saturday of the month, Waukesha Church of Christ, 2816 Madison St., Waukesha. 262-542-5072.

Al White, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturdays, Butler Inn, 742 Glacier Road, Pewaukee. 262-691-0840.

Live jazz with Doc Westering and friends, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturdays, Saxe’s Casual Fine Dining, W325-S1 Mickle Road, town of Genesee. 262- 968-4600.

Jerry Stephani, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturdays, Bobu’s Steakhouse and Lounge, 11505 W. National Ave., West Allis. 414-321-7300.

Luke Edgewood, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, Piano Blu, 179 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. 262-691-0200.

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Angela Hoag, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N. Calhoun Road. Free. 262-782-4140.

Rita Dove, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 16, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union Ballroom, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. Free. 414-229-2923.

Survivors of Suicide, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. third Monday of the month, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Waukesha, 217 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha. 262-524-8886.

Al Anon meetings, 7 p.m. Mondays, Fox River Congregational Church Parish House, N34-W23575 Capitol Drive, City of Pewaukee. 262-695-9695.

Tai chi fundamentals, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Regency - Muskego, W181-S8540 Lodge Blvd., Muskego. 262- 679-0888.

Diabetes support group, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. second Monday of the month, Community Memorial Hospital, W180-N8085 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls. 262-251-1000.

Breast cancer support group, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. fourth Monday of the month, Community Memorial Hospital, W180-N8085 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls. 262-251-1000.

National Council for Geocosmic Research Organization, 6 p.m. fourth Monday of the month, Wauwatosa Lions Club, 7336 St. James Ave., Wauwatosa. $7 and $10. 920-474-7404.

South Shore Speculators Investment Club, 6:30 p.m. fourth Monday of the month, Bella’s Fat Cat, 2737 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee. 414- 817-1450.

Crohns and colitis support group, 7 p.m. second Monday of the month, Froedtert Hospital, 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wauwatosa. 414-475-5520.

Divorced and separated support group, 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays, First Congregational Church, 100 E. Broadway, Waukesha. 262-547-5567.

Arthritis information seminar sponsored by Doctors Speakers Bureau, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. first Tuesday of the month, Wellness Center, 1720 Dolphin Drive, Waukesha. 262-832-8888.

“In-Law Relationships,” 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of the month, St. John Vianney Church, 1755 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield. 262-796-3942.

“When a Parent Dies,” 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of the month, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, N88-W17568 Christman Road, Menomonee Falls. Register by calling Careconnection at 262- 251-1001.

Women’s health seminars, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Community Memorial Hospital, W180-N8085 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls. $15 per seminar. Register by calling Careconnection at 262-251-1001 or 800-246-8332.

CPAP (sleep apnea support group sponsored by the Regional Sleep Disorder Center), 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Community Memorial Hospital, W180-N8085 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls. 262-251-1000.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder support group, 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday of the month, Community Conference Center, Wisconsin Athletic Club, 8700 W. Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa. 414-299-9442.

Face-to-Face with Fathers, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, Parents Place, 1570 E. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha. 262-549-5575.

Anxiety and panic disorder support group, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every other Wednesday, First Congregational Church, 100 E. Broadway, Waukesha. 262-567-0788.

Family to family support group, 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Waukesha, 217 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha. 262-524-4256.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder support group, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, First United Methodist Church, 121 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha. 262-542-4256.

“Parenting Young Children” support group, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, The Women’s Center, 425 N. East Ave., Waukesha. 262-547-4600.

Greater Milwaukee Area Multiple Myeloma Support Group, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday of the month, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 4125 N. 124th St. Unit A, Brookfield. 262-790-4701, Ext. 103.

Communication/Leadership Club, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of the month, Pewaukee Public Library, 210 Main St., Pewaukee. 414-543-4813.

Prostate cancer support group, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Community Memorial Hospital, W180-N8085 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls. 262-251-1000.

Pulmonary (COPD) support group, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Community Memorial Hospital, W180-N8085 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls. 262-251-1000.

Depression and manic depression support group, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Community Memorial Hospital, W180-N8085 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls. 262-251-1000.

Attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder educational/support group, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. first and third Thursday of the month, Parents Place, 1570 E. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha. 262-549-5575.

Nicotine Anonymous, open to anyone with the desire to quit smoking, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Conference Room B, Waukesha Memorial Hospital, 725 American Ave., Waukesha. 262-573-9516.

Codependents Anonymous for Women, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, W250-S3635 Center Road, town of Waukesha. 262- 542-7100.

WASSUP Parent Support Group, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays of the month, Goodwill Community Service Center, 1400 Nike Drive, Waukesha. 262-542-6203.

Bible Talk, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Waukesha Church of Christ, 2816 Madison St., Waukesha. 262-470-3644.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder support group, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. fourth Thursday of the month, First United Methodist Church, 121 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha. 262-542-4256.

Waukesha Toastmasters Club No. 1173 meetings, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Goodwill Community Center, Conference Room, 1400 Nike Drive, Waukesha. The public is welcome. www.waukeshatoastmasters.com

“Grieving the Death of Someone Close,” 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Harwood Place Retirement Community, 8220 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa. 414-258-4555, Ext. 244.

The Transcendental Meditation Technique, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Maharishi Enlightenment Center, 10625 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa. 414-453-9622.

Women’s Information Network, 5:30 p.m. third Thursday of the month, Klemmer’s Banquet Center, 10401 W. Oklahoma Ave., West Allis. 262-446-9070. 

Caregivers, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. third Thursday of the month, Community Memorial Hospital, W180-N8085 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls. 262-251-1000.

Al Anon meeting, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Nativity of the Lord Parish, 3658 E. Plankinton Ave., Cudahy. 414-257-2415.

Parkinson’s disease support group, 9:30 a.m. first Friday of the month, Arboretum Retirement Community, W180-N7890 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls. 262-253-0909.

Alzheimer’s support group, 2 p.m. fourth Friday of the month, Arboretum Retirement Community, W180-N7890 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls. 262-253-0909.

Women and ongoing lunch discussion group, noon first Friday of the month, Weakland Center, 831 N. Van Buren St., Milwaukee. 414-276-9814, Ext. 3102.

“Alcoholics Anonymous - Big Book,” 10 a.m. to noon Sundays, Community Memorial Hospital, W180-N8085 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls. 262-251-1000.

“Gay and Straight in Christ,” 7 p.m. second Sunday of the month, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, N88-W17658 Christman Road, Menomonee Falls. 262-255-2035.

Whole Deal Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, Whole Foods Market, 2305 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. 414-223-1500 or visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Free lectures to improve your life through creative use of your mind, 11 a.m. Sundays, Spiritual Living Center of Greater Milwaukee, Marian Center for Non-profits, 3211 S. Lake Drive, Milwaukee. 414-327-7849 or visit www.rsgm.net

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Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. first and third Sundays of each month, 1075 Pilgrim Parkway, Brookfield. $4 adults, $1 children.  www.elmbrookhistoricalsociety.org

O’Brien/Crites Field Aviation Museum, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, Crites Field terminal, 2525 Aviation Drive, Waukesha. Free, donations accepted. 262-549-0472.

Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum, ever-changing interactive exhibits including Civil War, early technology, dollhouses, antique toys, architecture, fur trading post and historic springs, 101 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-521-2859 or visit www.wchsm.org

Commemorative Air Force Wisconsin Wing, dedicated to restoring World War II aircraft to flying condition, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Northview Road (east of Waukesha County Expo Center), Waukesha. 262-547-1775.

Octagon House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, 919 Charles St., Watertown. 920-261-2796.

“Sixty Years of Flying in Palmyra and the Joy of Flight” and “How Old Was That Deer and Deer Skull Oddities,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Palmyra Historical Society, Turner Museum, downtown Palmyra. 262-495-4245.

“Hatch Show Print” and “Dream Girls,” ongoing, The Eisner - American Museum of Advertising and Design, 208 N. Water St., Milwaukee. 414-203-0371.

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, hands-on museum for children 10 and younger and their families, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $5 per person or free for museum members and children 1 and younger. 414-291-0888.

Discovery World Museum, museum of science, economics and technology, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 815 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee. Adults $7, seniors $6, students $4.75, children 2 and younger free. 414-765-9966.

Milwaukee Public Museum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee. $12 adults, $10 seniors, teens and students with ID, $8 children, free for kids 2 and under. 414-278-2700 or 414-278-2728.

Pabst Mansion, restored 19th-century mansion, featuring exhibits of Victorian dolls, a dollhouse and ornamental artifacts, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 3:30 p.m. Sundays, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Adults $8, seniors 65 and older $6, children 6 to 17 $3. 414-931-0808.

Milwaukee Art Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee. $12 adults, $10 students, seniors and active military, free for children 12 and under. 414-224-3200.

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, 2220 N. Terrace Ave., Milwaukee. $5 adults and $3 seniors and students. 414-271-3656 or visit www.cavtmuseums.org

Mitchell Gallery of Flight, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, Gen. Mitchell International Airport, 5300 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. 414-747-5300.

Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University, 530 N. 13th St., Milwaukee. 414-288-7290.

“Portage: Crossroads of the Continent,” ongoing, Historic Indian Agency House, Agency House Road, Portage. 608-742-6362.

Clark House Museum, 7 p.m to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and by appointment, 206 E. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. 262-691-0233.

Honey of a Museum tours, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Honey Acres, N1557 Highway 67, town of Ashippun. 920-474-4411.

The Eisner - American Museum of Advertising and Design, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, 208 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Adults $4.50, children and seniors over 55 $2.50. 414-203-0371.

Wisconsin State Slovak Historical Society, open by appointment, 3702 E. Layton Ave., Cudahy. Call Darinka Mojko Kohl at 414-481-1748.

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