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“The Art of the Gift,” Nov. 26 through Dec. 31, Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-542-1522.

Jo Anna Poehlmann, Dec. 17 through Jan. 31, Coquette CafŽ, 316 N. Milwaukee St., Milwaukee. 414-289-0855 or www.coquettecafe.com

Thesis Exhibition, through Dec. 12, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee. 414-229-6771.

Photography of B. Artin “Bob” Haig, through Dec. 18, Cardinal Stritch University City Center, 1037 W. McKinley Ave., Milwaukee. 414-410-4478.

Midwest Murals: Joe Jones and J.B. Turnbull, through Dec. 6, Grohmann Museum, 1000 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, free for children 10 and under. 414-277-2300 or e-mail grohmannmuseum@msoe.edu

“Andy Warhol: The Last Decade,” through Jan. 3, Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee.

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. For current exhibit, contact John Kopmeier at 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.

“A Balance of Opposites: The Hmong Flower Cloth,” ongoing, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 608 New York Ave., Sheboygan. 920-458-6144.

“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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Eileen Flanagan, “The Wisdom of Know the Difference,” 7 p.m. Monday, Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer Ave.

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

Time for Tots, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fridays, free; New Moon Gala, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. today, $1; Festivals of Light, 1 p.m., Saturday. Free. St. Francis Public Library 4230 S. Nicholson Ave., St Francis. 414-481-7323.

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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Holiday Art, Craft and Gift Expo, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 27; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29, Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis. 262-506-4114 or www.craftfairwisconsin.com

Fair Trade Holiday Bazaar, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 29, First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee, 1342 N. Astor St. 414-273-5257.

Prairieville Quilters Club, 9 a.m. second and fourth Mondays 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.

b 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, library, University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. 262-521-5460.

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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; 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.

Iyengar 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, Zoofari Conference Center, 9715 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee. 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.

Cudahy Family Library Playgroup, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Friday, Cudahy Family Library, 3500 Library Dr. 414-769-2244.

Oak Creek Library Playgroup, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Nov. 20, Community Meeting room, Oak Creek Library, 8620 S. Howell Ave.

Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Mondays, Delafield Public Library, 500 Genesee St., Delafield. 262-646-6230.

Storytime 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, 500 Genesee 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-KIDS.

“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, 500 Genesee 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.

Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Fridays, Delafield Public Library, 500 Genesee St., Delafield. 262-646-6230.

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.

Storytime 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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Milwaukee Comic Book Convention, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Best Western Milwaukee Airport Hotel, 5105 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. 309-657-1599.

Special skating, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 27, Mullett Ice Center, 700 North Ave., Hartland. $3.25 juniors/seniors, $4.25 adults, $1.75 skate rental. 262-369-3600.

Thanksgiving dinner, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 25, Catholic Memorial High School, 601 E. College Ave., Waukesha. 262-542-7101, ext. 215.

Guitar lessons and drum circles, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, White House of Music, 2101 N. Springdale Road, Waukesha. 262-798-9700.

The Milwaukee West Chapter of Mothers & More annual winter rummage fundraiser and bake sale, 9 a.m.to noon Saturday, St. John Vianney Church, 1755 N. Calhoun Road. Free. 262-244-0875.

MSOE open house, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 5, Student Life and Campus Center, 1025 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. 800-332-6763 or www.msoe.ed

Open house, Oak Hill Village, noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, 1800 Kensington Drive, Waukesha. 414-548-1457.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation educational booth & “Music Under Glass,” 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee.  414-257-6100.

Waukesha County Environmental Action League Annual Meeting, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Retzer Nature Center, S14-W28167 Madison St., Waukesha. 414-507-8358.

Friends of Verson Marsh 1st annual meeting, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Citizen’s Bank of Mukwonago, 2109 Corporate Drive, Mukwonago. 262-896-0070.

Madrigal Dinner, 4 p.m. Dec. 5 and Dec. 6, Carroll University, 100 N East Ave, Waukesha. 262-524-7244.

All-you-can-eat Italian dinner, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., today, Immaculate Conception, 1051 E. Russell Ave., Milwaukee. $8 adults, $5 children under 12, free children 3 and under.

The Rage Doll's Dance, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Dec. 5, Dec. 11, Dec. 12; 2 p.m., Dec. 6, Dec. 13; 1 p.m. Dec. 5, Dec. 12, Eastbrook Church Theater, 5385 N. Green Bay Ave., Milwaukee. $9 to $15. $2 discount for seniors, students and children. 414-228-5220, Ext. 385 or www.morningstarproductions.or

First Saturday Contra Dances, 7 p.m. lessons; 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. dances, Dec. 5, Jan. 2, Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1 and June 5, Prairie Hill Waldorf School, N14-W29143 Silvernail Road, Delafield. $7 adults, $5 students. 262-560-1438 or www.delafieldcontra.com

“Shinedown,” 8 p.m. Dec. 11, The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $26.50 and $33.50. 414-342-RAVE.

Christmas Preview Gala, Nov. 19, Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $15 members, $40 non-members. 414-931-0808.

Twilight Tours, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 27 and Nov. 28, Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. 414-931-0808.

Fall Card Social, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, St. Rita Parish, 2368 S. 61st St., West Allis. $11 donation. 414-541-7515

Traditions in the Highlands, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 20, The Shops of Cedar Creek Settlement, Cedarburg. Free. 262-242-3597.

Sesame Street Live “1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo and Friends,” Nov. 27 through Nov. 29, Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St.

International Adoption seminar, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Neiderkorn Public Library, 316 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington; 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oscar Grady Public Library, 151 S. Main St., Saukville. 262-268-7806.

The Will Durst & Friends Made in Milwaukee Comedy Show with Will Durst, Richard Halasz, Jane Matenaer, Eno Yaw, 8 p.m. Nov. 27, The Railroad Station. 200 S. Railroad St. Saukville. $10. 262-284-3990 or visit www.willdurst.com

The Will Durst & Friends Made in Milwaukee Comedy Show with Will Durst, Richard Halasz, Jane Matenaer, Eno Yaw, 8 p.m. Nov. 28, Paulo’s, 5121 W. Howard Ave. Milwaukee. $12. 414-727-9332 or visit www.willdurst.com

The Will Durst & Friends Made in Milwaukee Comedy Show with Will Durst, Richard Halasz, Eno Yaw, 7 p.m. Nov. 29, Kiko’s in Frank Monreal's El Matador. 9155 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee. $10. 414-476-1130 or visit www.willdurst.com

Cooperating Congregations of Waukesha County Hope Dinner and Auction, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 19, Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Road, Waukesha. $60. 262-549-8726.

RSVP Fabulous Fish Fry, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 20, Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Road, Waukesha. $15. 262-549-3348.

Shore Garden Club 10th annual trip to Chicago. 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14, Holt Avenue park and ride. Reservations, Mary Barney, 414-764-3391 or 414-617-1750.

Cedar Creek Holiday Events, 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18. Bridge Road and Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Free. 866-626-7005 or 262-377-4763.

Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 to noon Sunday, Polish Center of Wisconsin. 6941 S. 68th St., Franklin. $7 adults, $3 children ages 5 to 12, free under 5. 414-529-2140.

Sheepshead, noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Charles E. Fidler VFW Post, 3931 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. Free. 414-481-9490.

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

Racine Peddlers Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays year-round, 2000 Lathrop Ave., Racine. 262-633-9550.

Kenosha Flea Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays year-round, 5355 22nd Ave., Kenosha. 414-658-3532.

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 Street, Franklin. 414-529-2140.

Big 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.

Bingo, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. early birds, 8 p.m. late birds, Saturdays, Queen of Apostles Alberte Center, 449 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. 262-691-2454.

Mullett Ice Center ice skating, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 700 North Ave., town of Merton. $3.25 junior or senior, $4.25 adults, $1.75 skate rental. 262-369-3600.

Organizational meeting of the Milwaukee-area regional workshop of Nashville Songwriters Association International, 10 a.m. to noon third Saturday of the month, Cascio Music Store, 13819 W. National Ave., New Berlin. 414-736-9643.

Raptor Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. first Saturday of every month, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee. 414-352-2880.

Bingo, 1 p.m. second and fourth Sundays of the month, Waukesha Elks Lodge 400, 2301 Springdale Road, Waukesha. 262-717-9488.

Alcoholics Anonomous meeting, 7:30 p.m. Sundays, Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 211 Main St., Mukwonago. 262-363-5808.

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Pacific Bistro, The Sharon Schmidt Trio, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 20, 3215 Hillside Drive, Delafield. 262-303-4981.

Adam Berzowski, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Piano Blu, 179 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. 262-691-0200.

Tomm Lehnigk, 7:30 p.m. Nov 20, Williams Supper Club, S76-W17745 Janesville Road, Muskego, 262-679-2990; 7 p.m. Nov. 25, RJ’s Sports Pub & Grill, S31- W24661 Sunset Drive, Waukesha. 262-544-6161.

New Berlin Community Band concert, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20, New Berlin Free Methodist Church, 2975 S. Sunnyslope Road. Free-will offering. 262-642-5411.

“Christmas at Carroll,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Shattuck Music Center, 218 N. East Ave., Waukesha. $10 adults, $5 students/seniors 60 and older. 262-524-7633.

Marcell, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Wednesday, Piano Blu, 179 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. 262-691-0200.

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

Duchie Rogers, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday, Piano Blu, 179 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. 262-691-0200.

George Busatieri Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Nov. 20, Piano Blu, 179 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. 262-691-0200.

Fine Arts Quartet with by guest Guillermo Figueroa, 3 p.m., Sunday,  Helene Zelazo Center of the Performing Arts, 2419 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee. 414-229-4308.

Brandi Carlile, 8 p.m., Jan. 21, Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St., Milwaukee. 414-286-3663.

Music Club opera program, 3 p.m. Sunday, Steinway Piano Gallery, 11550 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa. Free. 262-253-1543.

Waukesha Symphony Orchestra Veteran's Day Pops, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Shattuck Auditorium, 218 N. East Ave. $36 adults, $18 students. 262-547-1858.

Youth Wind Orchestra of Wisconsin, 8 p.m. Friday, Shattuck Auditorium, 218 N. East Ave. $5 adults, $3 students and seniors. 262-524-7633.

Milwaukee Symphony featuring Lawrence Renes, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. $25 to $93. 414-291-7605 or www.mso.org

"Christmas in the Basilica," Bel Canto Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12; 3 p.m. Dec. 13. Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2322 S. Seventh St., Milwaukee. $12 to $25. 414-481-8801 or belcanto.org.

Gaelic Storm, 8 p.m. March 17, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $29.50. 414-286-3663 or 800-511-1552.

Barry Bryan, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, Scotty's Bar and Pizza, 3921 S. Clement Ave., Milwaukee. 414-481-6060.

Rick Olson, John Paul Spencer and Zach Kopka,  8 p.m. Dec. 4, The Coffee House, 631 N. 19th St., Milwaukee. $4 donation. (414) 534-4612.

Thanksgiving concert, 4 p.m. Nov. 22, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee. $15, $25, $35. Student tickets half price. 414-271-0711 or www.presentmusic.org

Fall Instrumental Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave. Free. 414-443-8944.

Weezer with Jack's Mannequin, Motion City Sound, 8 p.m. Dec. 3, The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave. $47.50. 414-342-RAVE.

Big O's Open Blues Jam, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 and Nov. 25, Caroline's Jazz Club, 401 S. Second St., Milwaukee. 414-412-4624.

Brendan Benson with Cory Chisel, 8 p.m. Nov. 18, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee, $10. 414-286-3663, 800-511-1552.

Joyride, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Las Palmas 1, 1901 S. 60th St., West Allis. 414-329-9600.

Peter Yarrow, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jewish Book and Culture Fair for the Milwaukee JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd. 414-967-8200.

Spoon with Jay Reatard, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Riverside Theater, 116 E. Wisconsin Ave. $55. 414-286-3663.

The Cranberries, 8 p.m. Nov. 27, The Riverside Theater, 116 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. 414- 286-3663 or visit www.pabsttheater.org $35.

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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"Nourish Your Noggin," 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 23, Menomonee Falls Public Library, W156-N8436 Pilgrim Road. 262-532-8930.

Mark Cuban, 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. 414-227-2735.

Martin W. Denning, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N. Calhoun Road. 262- 782-4140.

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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“Lighting of the Whale,” 11:30 a.m. Nov. 27, Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee. 414-278-2728, 888- 700-9068 or visit www.mpm.edu

“The Polar Express,” Nov. 27 to Jan. 3, Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee. $12 adults, $10 seniors, teens and students with ID, $8 children, free for kids 2 and under. 414-278-2728, 888-700-9068 or visit www.mpm.edu

“The Polar Express,” Nov. 27 to Jan. 3, Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee. $12 adults, $10 seniors, teens and students with ID, $8 children, free for kids 2 and under. 414-278-2728, 888-700-9068 or visit www.mpm.edu

“Mystery of the Christmas Star,” Nov. 27 through Jan. 3, Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee. $12 adults, $10 seniors, teens and students with ID, $8 children, free for kids 2 and under. 414-278-2728, 888-700-9068 or visit www.mpm.edu

“Museum Storytelling - The Christmas Tree Ship Story in Song,” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 4 and Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 6, $12 adults, $10 seniors, teens and students with ID, $8 children, free for kids 2 and under. Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee. 414-278-2728, 888-700-9068 or visit www.mpm.edu

After School Art Club, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. For ages 6 to 12. 414-286-3019 to register.

Bilingual English/Spanish Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Nov. 19, Forest Home LIbrary, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave.; Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. 414-286-3055.

“Cabinets of Curiosity,” through April 5, Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee. 414-278-2728, 888-700-9068 or visit www.mpm.edu

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.

Oconomowoc and Lake Country Historical Museum, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays May through December, 103 W. Jefferson St., Oconomowoc. 262-569-0740.

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. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, 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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