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Razzle Splendiferous – Featuring Connor Sullivan as lawyer Billy Flynn and the ensemble of Chicago The Musical. Photo credit: Jérémie Daniel.
The temperatures are dropping and it’s starting to feel like a Wisconsin winter. Luckily, there are plenty of indoor events to help take your mind off the single digits on your weather app. The iconic Broadway musical Chicago arrives at Marcus Performing Arts Center for the weekend. Winter Gallery Night MKE will transform bars, restaurants and shops into art galleries, and the Milwaukee Boat Show will bring more than 300 boats to the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.
January 16-19: “Chicago”
One of the most iconic Broadway shows of all time is coming to the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Chicago tells the story of two Cook County Jail inmates – Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart – who compete for fame and fortune. The show will take place in the center’s Uihlein Hall and will have performances Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Visit the Marcus Performing Arts Center website for more information and to purchase tickets.
January 17-18: MKE Winter Gallery Evening
Your favorite bars, restaurants and shops will be transformed into mini art galleries as part of Winter Gallery Night MKE, a free two-day event aimed at supporting local artists and businesses. Shops and restaurants throughout Third Historic District, Eastern CityWalker’s Point and downtown neighborhoods will display and sell a variety of artwork over the weekend. For an interactive map of participating businesses, visit Gallery Night MKE website.
January 17-19, 22-26: Milwaukee Boat Show
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There’s been a bit of hype about boats in Milwaukee lately – particularly for the boat that ran aground between Bradford and McKinley beaches (and is still there). But there are other reasons to be excited about boats this weekend: The Milwaukee Boat Show will be held at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center. More than 300 boats from 80 manufacturers will be on display and vendors will sell accessories, ski and surf gear and much more. For a complete schedule of the show opening and to purchase tickets, visit ShowSpan website.
January 18: Onesie Bar Crawl
Dressing up to go out is overrated – just throw on a onesie and join the Onesie Bar Crawl. More than five sites will participate, including Salon du Rocher Rouge, Mojo MKE And McGillycuddy’sand each participant will receive two to three drinks or shots included in the ticket price. The event will also include a mid-party and after-party. The Onesie Bar Crawl will take place from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information and to register, visit Crawl With Us website.
January 17-18: Masked Ball of the Goblin King
The third annual Goblin King Masquerade Ball will transform the Turner Hall Ballroom into a fantasy realm filled with dancing, cocktails, vendors and more. The event will take place over two days, with Friday billed as a Pride Night that will feature drag performances. The full party kicks off Saturday and will include a variety of performances, vendors, photo ops and more. Guests must dress up in formal wear or cosplay to play as their favorite fantasy characters. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Pabst Theater BandIt is website
January 20: 41st annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
The Marcus Performing Arts Center celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.since 1984. The tradition continues this year with a focus on the works of youth from Milwaukee communities. The event will award prizes to student winners in three categories: art, speech and writing. The event is free and will begin at 4 p.m. at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit the Marcus Performing Arts Center website. website.