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“Random Color - Unexpected Results,” through Feb. 15, Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-542-1522 or www.almontgallery.org  

Brock Rumohr, Feb. 16 through March 17; reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 23, Rowe Art Gallery of the Humphrey Art Center, 238 N. East Ave., Waukesha. Free.  

Emerging artists exhibition, through Feb. 19, Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery at Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Road, Milwaukee. 414-410-4105.  

“Vivid Notes,” through Feb. 19, Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery at Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Road, Milwaukee. 414-410-4105.

“Our Plastic Visage and the Rainbow Machine Complex,” through Feb. 26, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. 262-781-9470 or www.wilson-center.com  

“H.D. Tylle: Touring Germany and Working in Wisconsin,” Feb. 17 through April 22, Grohmann Museum, 1000 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, free children under 12. 414-277-2300 or www.msoe.edu/museum

“New Exchanges: Evolving Visual Ideas and Forms,” Jan. 20 through March 3, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, 273 E. Erie St., Milwaukee.

Tim Decker, Jan. 20 through March 3, Danceworks Studio Theatre and Art Gallery, 1661 N. Water St., Milwaukee.  

“Random Color - Unexpected Results,” Jan. 1 through Feb. 15, Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-542-1522 or www.almontgallery.org

Dean Valadez's “Our Plastic Visage and the Rainbow Machine Complex,” Jan. 6 through Feb. 26, Ploch Art Gallery at the Wilson Center, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. 262-781-9470 or www.wilson-center.com

Waukesha Creative Arts League member show, Nov. 29 through Dec. 22, artists’ reception, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Oconomowoc Art Center, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc. www.theoac.net or 262-785-9033.

“Children’s Art in the Garden Exhibition,” through Dec. 4; “Great Ladies and Beautiful Arts: Elkins, Standish and Adler,” through Jan. 29, Charles Allis/Villa Terrace Art Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. Milwaukee. Free with paid admission to the museum: $5 adults, $3 students, senior and veterans, free for members, children under 12 and active military.

“Generation Next,” through Dec. 10; “Style, Innovation and Vision: Six Perspectives of a Design Collection,” through March 1, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, 273 E. Erie St., Milwaukee. www.miad.edu.

“Madonna & Child: Interpreted,” through Jan. 13, Soups On, 221 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Free. 262-524-7194 or pkrejc@carrollu.edu.

“Great Ladies and Beautiful Arts: Elkins, Standish & Adler,” through Jan. 29; “Michelangelo of the Menagerie: Barye Bronzes from the Charles Allis Art Collection,” through Jan. 15, Charles Allis Museum, 1801 N Prospect Ave. 414-278-8295.

“Style, Innovation and Vision: Six Perspectives of a Design Collection,” through March 1; “Generation Next,” through Dec. 10, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, 273 E. Erie St.

“Style, Innovation and Vision: Five Perspectives on a Design Collection,” through March 3, Brooks Stevens Gallery at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, 273 E. Erie St., Milwaukee.

Nora Boedeker, through Dec. 9, Danceworks Studio Theatre and Art Gallery, 1661 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Free.

D’a de los Muertos Ofrendas exhibition, through Nov. 18; Following Palindrome Series #2: Conversion by Pamela Diaz Martinez, Dec. 2 through March 30, Latino Arts Gallery, 1028 S. Ninth St., Milwaukee. www.latinoartsinc.org.

Art classes, 9:30 a.m. to noon,  Wednesday and Nov. 30, Danceworks Art Studio, 1661 N. Water St., Milwaukee. $35 per class. 414-379-7100 or www.danceworksmke.org

“Just the WRIGHT Size,” through Jan. 2, 2012, Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, $14 adults, $12 students over age of 12. 414-224-3803.

Community Art Critique, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., second Saturday of each month, The Clinton Street Gallery, 336 W. Main St., Waukesha. $10 per piece. 262-446-0665.

“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.

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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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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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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Jumpin' Jive Red Hot swing dance, 8 p.m. Feb. 18, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd St., West Allis. 262-547-9464.  

Jumpin’ Jive Swing Lesson, 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Jan. 31, Milwaukee Ale House, 233 N. Water St., Milwaukee, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd St., West Allis; Jumpin’ Jive First Friday Swing Dance, 8 p.m. Feb. 3, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd St., West Allis, 262-547-9464 or www.jumpinjiveclub.com

Danceworks winter studio session, through March 3, Danceworks Studio Theatre and Art Gallery and Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. www.danceworksmke.org

Beginners West Coast swing lesson, beginners, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., intermediate lessons, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, March 4, March 18, March 2, Milwaukee Rebels Swing Dance Club, 2499 S. Delaware Ave., Milwaukee; Intermediate swing workshop, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 31, $7, open dance, 8:30 p.m. to midnight, $10, Casa di Danza, 21415 W. Greenfield Ave., New Berlin; www.milwaukeerebels.com

Milwaukee Rebels Swing Dance Club open dancing, 8 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday of the month, Hot Water, 818 S. Water St., Milwaukee. $5 cover charge. 262-923-7218 or www.milwaukeerebels.com.

All ages individual dances from much of the world, 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. first, third and fourth Tuesday of each month, Hart Park Muellner Building, 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa. $4. 262-662-2293.

Milwaukee Rebels Swing Dance Club, 8 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday of the month, “Hot Water,” 818 S. Water St., Milwaukee. $5. www.milwaukeerebels.com.

Milwaukee Rebels Swing Dance Club, beginners West Coast swing lesson, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., intermediate, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sundays, 2499 S. Delaware Ave., Milwaukee; open dancing, second and fourth Wednesday of the month, Hot Water, 818 S. Water St., Milwaukee. $5. 262-901-0252 or www.milwaukeerebels.com.

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 ages 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.

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. 262-6148898.

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 and Wednesdays, 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.

Astor Street Dance Studio, dance and fitness classes for all ages, 1228 N. Astor St., Milwaukee. 414-208-9021 or www.milwaukeebellydance.com.

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.

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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Free hearing screenings, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 29, Dec. 27, Jan. 31, Feb. 28, March 27, April 24 and May 29, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, 2901 W. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee; 414-328-7179; 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 21, April 18, May 16, Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital, 5900 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy, 414-328-7179.

The Healing Power of Aroma Aromatherapy and Essential Oils, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1; From Soup to Exercise, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15; Quick and Healthy Without a Lot of Pressure, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29; How Sweet are You,? 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. March 14,  Aurora Women’s Pavilion, 4202 W. Oakwood Park Court, Franklin. $12 per class. All four classes for $36. Friends of The Karen Yontz Women’s Cardiac Awareness Center discount, $10 per class, four classes for $32. 414-649-5767.

Ostomy support group, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. first Wednesday of each month, Aurora Health Center, 9200 W. Loomis Road, Franklin. 414-421-1090.

Tai chi and Qigong classes, Mondays, Lake Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N. Stowell Ave., Milwaukee. $35 per month. 414-350-5248 or www.ymaawisconsin.com.

Tai chi classes, Saturday mornings, Lake Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N. Stowell Ave.; Tuesday evenings, Bay View Community Center, 1320 E. Oklahoma Ave. 414-350-5248, 414-482-1000 or  www.ymaawisconsin.com.

Gilda’s Club young survivors wellness group, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. second Wednesday of each month, Christ Church, 13460 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, 414-962-8201; Gilda’s Club breast cancer networking, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., second Tuesday of each month; Relaxation Techniques Workshop, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Gilda’s Club family and friends group, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. weekly on Thursdays; Gilda’s Club gynecological cancer networking, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. fourth Monday of each month; Gilda’s Club post-treatment networking, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. first Wednesday of each month; Gilda’s Club wellness group, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. 414-962-8201, Ext. 102.

Fibromyalgia support group, 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m., every other Monday, Advanced Pain Management Office, 7400 W. Rawson Ave., Suite 143, Franklin, 262-456-7242 or 262-902-7673.

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Black History Month Read-In, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays in February, Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee; 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave.; noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 11, Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St. Special Read to Rover session - parents must complete a permission slip for children to participate, 4 p.m. Feb. 8, Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.; 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8, East Library, 1910 E. North Ave.; 4 p.m. Feb. 6, M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St.; 4 p.m. Feb. 6, Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St.; 3 p.m. Feb. 6, Tippecanoe Library, 3912 S. Howell Ave.; 3:30 p.m. Feb. 7, Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St.; 3:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. www.mpl.org

“Dance Upon a Time,” 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Jan. 2 through Feb. 18, Feb. 19 through April 7, $35 for YMCA members, $50 for community participants; “Live Y’ers,” 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 14, $10 YMCA members, $12 community participants, $15 YMCA members at the door, $18 community participants; Parents night out, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 13 and Jan. 27, $15 YMCA members, $20 community participants; Overtime (OT), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 28, $5 YMCA members in advance, $10 community participants in advance, $10 YMCA members at the door, $15 community participants at the door, YMCA, 1750 E. Valley Drive, Oconomowoc. 262-567-7251 or www.ymcaatpabstfarms.org Overtime (OT), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 28, $5 for Y members, $10 community participants, $10 for Y members, $15 community participants at the door, 1750 E. Valley Road, Oconomowoc. 262-567-7251 or www.ymcaatpabstfarms.org

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.

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.

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Spaghetti dinner and craft-vendor fair, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 11, Nativity of the Lord, 3658 E. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee. $8 adults, $4 children ages 4 through 10. 414-744-6622.  

Ladies Night Out, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Road, Waukesha. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 262-567-3192 or Marilyn at 262-560-0464.  

“Sundays with TED.com,” 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 26, March 25, April 29, Waukesha Public Library,  321 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha. 262-524-3682.  

Take a Kid Ice Fishing, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Humboldt Park, 3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee; McCarty Park, 8214 W. Cleveland Ave. (wheelchair accessible), West Allis; McGovern Park, 5400 N. 51 St. (wheelchair accessible), Milwaukee; Scout Lake Park, 5902 W. Loomis Rd. (wheelchair accessible), Greendale; and Wilson Park, 1601 W. Howard Ave., Milwaukee. 414-257-7275.  

Cedarburg’s 38th annual Winter Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, downtown Cedarburg. 866-626-7005 or www.cedarcreeksettlement.com

Doug Spencer, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Waukesha Community SDA Church, 21380 W. Cleveland Ave., New Berlin. Free. 262-797-9474.  

Open house, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 7 and Feb. 16, Divine Redeemer Lutheran School, 31385 W. Hill Road, Hartland. 262-367-3664.  

“Shrink ‘n Drink” with Julie Heimrich, 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Key Westconsin, 331 Riverfront Plaza, Waukesha. 262-446-2346.  

Father-daughter sweetheart dance, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Waukesha Family YMCA, 320 E. Broadway, Waukesha. Y members are $15 per family in advance, $25 at the door, nonmembers $25 per family. 262-542-2557 or www.waukeshaymca.org

Book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 11, Delafield Chamber of Commerce, 421 Main St., Delafield.  

“Romancing the Stars,” 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 and Feb. 14, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee. $20 per couple. 414-278-2728.  

Chicken dinner, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 11, The Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1051 E. Russell Ave., Milwaukee. 414-645-6699.  

Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Show, Feb. 9 through Feb. 12, Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis. $6 in advance, $8 at the door, $6 seniors 60 and over, free for children 12 and under. 414-771-4071 or  www.milwaukeenari.org

Blood drive, 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13, St. Martin of Tours Parish, 7963 S. 116th St., Franklin. 414-427-6341.  

Arthritis Foundation’s 15th annual International Wine Tasting, 7 p.m. Feb. 17, Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $65 through Jan. 31, $75 after Jan. 31. 414-321-3933 or www.wine.kintera.org

Wine tasting event, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 18, St. James Parish Hall, 7219 S. 27th St., Franklin. $15. 414-761-0480 or www.stjames-franklin.org

Washington Day banquet, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20, The Patio, 1421 E. Howard Ave., Milwaukee. 414-483-2322.  

Toy Train and Collectibles Show, 8 a.m. to noon, Feb. 26 and March 18, Clarion Hotel - Milwaukee Airport, 5311 S. Howell Ave. $4 adults, free for kids 12 and under. 414-764-5375 or www.milw-lrrc.com

Sheepshead card group, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, $1.50 includes refreshments; Jump and jive exercise program for  ages 50 and up, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, $2 includes refreshments, Bay View Community Center, 1320 E. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee. 414-482-1000 or bnieft@bayviewcenter.org

Home, Garden & Landscape Show, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 9, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 11, Waukesha Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha. $5. 262-512-5060.  

“Fantasy Garden” train show, through March 18, Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee. Adult admission $6.50, children ages 6 through 17 are $5 and children ages 5 and under are free. 414-257-5611.  

American Legion & Auxiliary DJ Martin Unit No. 8, 7 p.m. meetings are held the second Monday of each month, Waukesha Elks Club, 2301 Springdale Road, Waukesha. Visitors and new members welcome. 262-542-4545.  

South Shore Stock Club, 6:15 p.m. meets on the fourth Monday of each month, St. Francis Public Library’s Ladish Room, 4230 S. Nicholson Ave. 414-482-0272.  

The Woman's Club of West Allis, meets first Friday of each month, Mount Hope Lutheran Church, 8633 W. Becher St., West Allis. 414-541-3252.  

South Shore Garden Club, 6 p.m. meets on the first Monday of each month, Grace Presbyterian Church, 2931 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. 414-481-5052.  

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

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.  

Mothers and More, 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of the month, St. John Vianney Church, 1755 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield. Contact Rachel at 262-617-7375 or visit www.mothersandmoremilw.org

Bunco, 12:45 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Oconomowoc Area Senior Center, 1306 W. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc. 262-567-7345.  

Senior ice skating, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and family skate night, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S. 84th St., West Allis. 414-266-0100.  

Friends of the Alice Baker Memorial Public Library, 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Alice Baker Memorial Public Library, 820 E. Main St., Eagle. 262-594-2800.  

Photographers Anonymous, 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 W. Hawthorne Drive, Newburg. 262-375-2715.  

Greater Milwaukee Rose Society, 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. 414-774-5567 or visit www.milwaukeerose.org 414-425-7039.  

“Take A Break! Parenting Young Children,” sponsored by People to People, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, The Women’s Center, 505 N. East Ave., Waukesha. 262-547-4600.  

Chess, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Eagles Club, 709 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha. 262-544-6266.  

Scrabble, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Brookfield Senior Community Center, 2000 N. Calhoun  Road, Brookfield. 262-796-6675.  

Havenwoods Birding Club, 8 a.m. Wednesdays, Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N. Hopkins St., Milwaukee. 414-527-0232.  

Wisconsin Woodworkers Guild, 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Faith United Church of Christ, 4240 N. 78th St., Milwaukee. 414-463-6500.  

Bingo presented by the Polish Heritage Alliance, 6 p.m. early bird players, 7:30 p.m. regular session, Wednesdays, Polish Center of Wisconsin, 6941 S. 68th St., Franklin. 414-529-2140.  

Bid Whist Thursdays, 1 p.m. Thursdays, Clinton E. and Bernice K. Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Milwaukee. 414-263-2255.  

St. Mary’s Social Club, first and third Thursdays of the month, St. Mary’s Parish, 225 S. Hartwell Ave., Waukesha. 262-542-6104 or 262-547-6714, Ext. 5.  

Boomers and Beyond, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. first Thursday of each month, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee. 414-352-2880.  

Sketch Comedy with Scrambled Ed’s Happy Farm, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Miramar Theatre, 2844 N. Oakland Ave., Milwaukee. 414-967-0302.  

Card Game Day, noon first Thursday of the month, Polish Center of Wisconsin, 6941 S. 68th St., Franklin. Optional $8 lunch. 414-529-2140.  

Mariachi night at Cafe Esperanza, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays, Cafe Esperanza, 410 Arcadian Ave., Waukesha. 262-547-0887.  

Yappy Hour, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, Amiable Dog Training, 4343 S. 27th St., Greenfield. 414-289-7785.  

Women of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist lunches, noon first Friday of the month, Weakland Center, 831 N. Van Buren St., Milwaukee. 414-276-9814, Ext. 3102.  

Mahjongg, 9:15 a.m. Fridays, Brookfield Senior Community Center, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield. 262-796-6675.  

Waukesha County Gandy Dancers Model Railroad Club, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. second Saturday of the month, former Bank One building, 831 N. Grand Ave., Waukesha. 262-966-4942.

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King Solomon, 9 p.m. today, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee. 414-229-5567.  

Dick Eliot, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Wednesday, Feb. 10, Feb. 11, Feb. 15, Feb. 17, Feb. 18, Feb. 22, Feb. 24, Feb. 25, Feb. 29, Chez Jacques,1022 South First St., Milwaukee. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 414-672-1040; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 14, County Clare, 1234 N. Astor Ave., Milwaukee. 414-272-5273.  

Matt Miller, 5:30 p.m. today; Luke Edgewood, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday; Luke Edgewood, 5:30 p.m., Entourage, 9 p.m. Saturday, Piano Blu, 179 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. 262-691-0200 or www.pianoblu.com

Dirty Boogie, 10 p.m. Saturday, Paulie’s Pub & Eatery, 8031 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis; 10 p.m. Feb. 10, Trinity Three Irish Pubs, 125 E. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee; 9 p.m. Feb. 17, Sandbar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave. Pewaukee; 9:30 p.m. Feb. 18, MC’s Sports Bar, 711 Morgan Ave., Waukesha; 9 p.m. Feb. 24, Bosco’s Social Club, 260 W. Main St., Waukesha; 10 p.m. Feb. 25, Finn McGuire’s Irish Pub, 5171 S. 108th St., Hales Corners. www.dirtyboogie.net

Billy and June Spaulding, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Scotty’s Bar and Pizza, 3921 S. Clement Ave., Milwaukee.  

Joyce Yang performing Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. $25 to $102 Feb. 3 and Feb. 4, $25 to $85 Feb. 5. 414-273-7206 or www.mso.org

T.LEE the Painter, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, The Fixx Coffeehouse, 3558 E. Sivyer Ave., St. Francis. 414-383-2690.  

Outta State Plates, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, C's Club V, 409 Delafield St., Waukesha. www.osplates.com 414-383-2690.  

Marty Stuart with Suzy Bogguss, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Ruth Knoll Theater at Schauer Arts and Activities Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. $45 and $41 adults, $39 and $43 students. 262-670-0560 or online at www.schauercenter.org

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center, 901 15th Ave. $25 to $40. 414-766-5049 or www.southmilwaukeepac.org

Smith Westerns, 8 p.m. Saturday, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $15. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Roller Mills String Band, 8 p.m. Saturday, $5 suggested donation; acoustic music, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, $3.50 suggested donation; John Gardner, 8 p.m. Feb. 11, $5 suggested donation; Casa Kemnitz jam session, 7 p.m. Feb. 12, free-will donation; Brad Stern, 9 p.m. Feb. 17, $5 suggested donation; mid-winer talent contest finals, 8 p.m. Feb. 18, $3.50 suggested donation; John Stano, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, $5 suggested donation; Tom Bersch and Peter Lee, 8 p.m. Feb. 25, $5 suggested donation; acoustic music, 7 p.m. Feb. 26, $5 suggested donation, The Coffee House, 631 N. 19th St., Milwaukee. 414-534-4612 or www.the-coffee-house.com

Wednesday concert series, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, Feb. 29, The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee. $3 suggested donation. 414-276-9814 or www.stjohncathedral.org/finearts

Railroad Earth, 7 p.m. doors  Feb. 10, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $20. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s “Romeo & Juliet,” 8 p.m. Feb. 10 through Feb. 12, Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee. $25 to $102 Feb. 10 and Feb. 11, $25 to $85 Feb. 12. 414-291-7606 or www.mso.org

David Francey, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Irish Fest Center, 1532 Wauwatosa Ave., Milwaukee. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. 414-332-8521 or kathy@turkeyhollow.com

“Songs from the Heart - Torch Songs and Other Love Songs Valentine concert,” 3 p.m. Feb. 12, First Lutheran  Church, 7400 W. Lapham St., West Allis. 414-476-4664.  

Gabriel Prokofiev, 8 p.m. Feb. 15, The Moct, 240 E. Pittsburg Ave., Milwaukee. $7.  

Charles Bradley and his Extraordinaires, 8 p.m. Feb. 17, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $15. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Early Music from the Italian Trecento, 5 p.m. Feb. 18, Cathedral of All Saints, 818 E. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee. $25 to $40 adults, $10 to $20 students. 414-225-3113 or www.earlymusicnow.org

Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 2 p.m. Feb. 19 and Feb. 20, Ruth A. Knoll Theater at the Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. $33 and $29 adults, $31 and $27 students, $29 for groups of 20 or more. 262-670-0560 or www. schauercenter.org

Pallavi Mahidhara, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. $25. 262-781-9520 or www.wilson-center.com

Michael Perry and The Long Beds, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, Club Pike Cabaret at the Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. $22 premium seating, $19 standard seating. 262-670-0560 or www.schauercenter.org

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, 7 p.m. March 8, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $55 and $75. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Barry Manilow, 8 p.m. April 28, Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee. $174.99, $94.99, $74.99, $54.99, $9.99. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

Milwaukee Choral Artists’ “Southern Skies & Western Winds,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18, Unitarian Universalist Church West, 13001 W. North Avenue, Brookfield. $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students. www.milwaukeechoralartists.org

Adam Ant, 7 p.m. Feb. 19, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $27.50. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Radio Milwaukee Fat Tuesday party with Mama Digdown's Brass Band, Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound and Dinner By Maxie's Southern Comfort, 7 p.m. Feb. 21, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $10. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Rocker and Rollers, 7 p.m. doors Feb. 22, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $35 reserved, $49.50 gold circle. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

The Promise Ring Reunion, 7 p.m. Feb. 24, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $16. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Ron White, 7 p.m. doors Feb. 25, Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $41.50 and $51.50. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org

Rich Regent, noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 25, Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Free. 414-336-1111.  

Trey Songz, 8 p.m. Feb. 25, Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee. $59.50, $49.50. www.milwaukeetheatre.com

The Del Fuegos, 7 p.m. doors Feb. 29, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $20. 414-286-3663 or www.pabsttheater.org 

Rain - A Tribute to The Beatles, 7:30 p.m. March 1, Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave.. $75, $63, $48, $33. www.milwaukeetheatre.com

Girsa, 7:30 p.m. March 17, Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest Ave., Oconomowoc. $25 adults, $20 seniors, $8 students. 262-560-3172 or www.theoac.net

New music concert, 2 p.m. March 18, Nancy Kendall Theater at Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Road, Milwaukee. Free.  

B.B. King, 8 p.m. March 25, March 26, March 27, Northern Lights Theater at Potawatomi Casino, 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. $65, $75 and $85. 800-729-7244 or www.paysbig.com

“Southern Exposure,” 7:30 p.m. April 21, Shattuck Auditorium, 218 N. East Ave., $10. www.wasband.org

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Kathi Miller, 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Menomonee Falls Public Library, W156-N8436 Pilgrim Road. Free. 262-532-8912.  

“What’s in Your Marketing Toolbox?” 7:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. Feb. 16, Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee. $35 for Society for Marketing Professional Services members, $60 nonmembers. 262-547-0201.  

“The Top 10 Things Every Dog Owner Should Know,” 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Menomonee Falls Public Library, W156-N8436 Pilgrim Road. Free. 262-532-8912 or www.home.mf.lib.wi.us

“The Miracle of Birth from Conception to Birth,” 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Brookfield Lutheran Church, 18500 W. Burleigh Road, Brookfield. Free. www.cssmwi.org

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.  

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

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. $5 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.

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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