Acacia Theatre Company was founded in 1980 as Wisconsin's only professional Christian theater company. The theater troupe performs at Concordia University's Todd Wehr Auditorium. Stop by for Acacia's popular Christmas special production, or any of their four other plays-all of which are family friendly pieces of entertainment.
Music lovers will want to swing by Cactus Club, which offers live music every single day of the week! The music room is separated from the bar, but the band cover charge allows club patrons to enjoy both the music and the drinks. This premiere rock establishment features all sorts of acts-local, national and international alike.
A small museum located on the campus of Marquette University, Haggerty Museum of Art has some of the finest Old Master paintings in Wisconsin. The collection numbers more than 4,500 works, including pieces by Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol. This free museum houses both permanent and traveling exhibits and attractions.
Admire the 50 plus sculpture collection spread throughout the 40 acres of the Lynden Sculpture Garden's park, lake and woodland. The monumental, abstract and colorful statues are part of the Garden's permanent collection. View traveling exhibitions as well, and admire the wonderful mesh of art, sculpture and the environment.
Conveniently located downtown near the theater district, Marcus Center contains four major entertainment venues that host popular events. Home of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Florentine Opera, Milwaukee Ballet, First Stage Children's Theater and many other local fine arts groups, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is the local hot spot for live performances and entertainment.
Take in the celebrated art, dramatic architecture and scenic gardens at the Milwaukee Art Museum, the city's premier destination for art and culture. Whether you only have an hour or the day to spend at the museum, be sure to see the collection highlights of the 1,500 pieces on display. Missed the scheduled drop-in tour? Try the self-guided tours instead.
Not in the mood for a musical? Milwaukee Chamber Theatre produces five first-rate, thought-provoking dramas of literary merit each season. Chamber Theatre operates out of the Broadway Theatre Center, which offers two entertainment spaces: Cabot Theatre, which seats 360 audience members, and Studio Theatre, which seats 99.
Be sure to watch a performance by the Milwaukee Repertory Theater & Professional Theater Company, an eleven member Resident Acting Company dedicated to presenting new playwrights and reviving classics. The Rep's current complex is a cleverly converted power generation plant that can seat well over a thousand people within its three theaters, and hosts an 11-play entertainment season annually.
Join the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for a romantic night of magical music or a fun afternoon with the family. This orchestra is the largest cultural organization in Wisconsin, and has received national and critical acclaim for artistic excellence. The Orchestra also supports several community education and outreach programs, using their powerful music to reach out to a diverse audience.
Opened in 1913 as the Miramar Movie House, the Miramar Theatre underwent several name and occupancy changes until it became the live performance theater that it is today. Learn about the history of the building, admire the amazing architecture, and enjoy a great music, comedy or dance show at the Miramar.
For an up-close-and-personal professional theater performance, visit the Next Act Theatre. Their passionate and bold - and sometimes humorous - plays are notable for moving audience members. Four of the best new contemporary dramas and off-Broadway hits are represented during each entertainment season.
Watch a concert at the indoor Pabst Theater. The fourth oldest continually operating theater in the United States has hosted a number of notable, classic acts. The entertainment venue continues its century long tradition by presenting approximately one hundred music, dance, comedy, opera and theater events each year. Stop by on Friday's for Fish Fry & Flick, a chance to enjoy a free movie on an outdoor screen.
Learn about what it means to be human at Renaissance Theaterworks, Milwaukee's only women-founded, women-run theater company. From their classic to groundbreaking contemporary plays, Renaissance Theaterworks strives to produce thought-provoking entertainment. Although the troupe uses the talents of both men and women in their performances, they pay special attention to women's roles both on and off stage.
Think all operas are tragedies? Be proven wrong at the Skylight Opera Theatre, known for its light, comedic operas. Uplifting performances are done in an all-English repertoire rather than traditional Italian. Since 1959, Skylight has produced 30 world and three American premieres, over 70 original cabaret shows and 29 touring productions.
Travel back in time as you listen to the 50s-style jazz music at The Jazz Estate, a Milwaukee jazz landmark and entertainment venue that has been around since 1977. Enjoy live music on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (as well as weekly drink specials on Monday). The Estate has hosted nationally famous jazz players like Harry Connick Jr., Clyde Stubblefield and Jill Henderson, as well as local jazz favorites.