Community Corner
Get Out: Firefighters' Spaghetti Dinner and More This Weekend
Patch looks ahead to the weekend.
It’s Thursday, and you’re looking forward to the weekend but have no plans for how to enjoy it.
Every week, we'll list five activities that you can use to spend your done-work-outta-here time.
Here are this weekend's picks:
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Where/When: Oak Creek Community Center/Friday, 4-8 p.m.
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Why Go: Join the Professional Firefighters Local 1848 for a Mama Angie's-catered dinner and a raffle. Raffle tickets are $5 each or $10 for three.
Pricing: $8/adults in advance, $10/adults at the door; $5/kids (ages 12 and under) in advance, $6/kids at the door; and free/kids ages 3 and under.
Where/When: Multiple locations/Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Why Go: Tour 19 homes featuring space and energy savers, granite countertops, redesigns, new floors and cabinetry; speak with contractors about your plans; and learn about new trends, materials and techniques.
Pricing: $8/adults and receive a $2 discount with a two-can nonperishable food donation.
Brewcity Bruisers Championship
Where/When: U.S. Cellular Arena/Saturday, 7 p.m.
Why Go: Join the Brewcity Bruisers to see who will take home the trophy: Maiden Milwaukee vs. Shevil Knevils and Rushin’ Rollettes vs. Crazy Eights.
Pricing: $20.15/adults and $17.10/kids and seniors; $2 discount with office supply donation.
Where/When: South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center/Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: The critically-acclaimed Hong is back at the PAC this weekend. A pianist with a background in skateboarding, martial arts and video games, Hong brings a rare combination of energy and humor to unite audiences of all ages.
Pricing: $6-$25 for a single performance; $10-$45 for both shows. Click here for more details.
Kohl’s Art Generation Family Sundays: Animal Menagere
Where/When: Milwaukee Art Museum/Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Why Go: Discover the symbolic meanings of animals in art, participate in an animal-inspired dance and crafts and watch interactive music performances by the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.
Pricing: Free with museum admission; $14/adults, $12/students and seniors, and free/children (ages 12 and under)
Since we can only include five events this weekend, we know there are quite a few we missed. List your suggestions in the comments section below.
