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FEBRUARY 2005 - Special Events
Complete address of sites is listed with first mention. Area codes of phone numbers are 414 unless shown otherwise. Please confirm events when possible; listings are subject to change.
POTAWATOMI BINGO CASINO, 1721 W. Canal St. Located minutes from downtown, this two-story entertainment complex offers high-stakes bingo; craps, roulette, blackjack table games, and video and reel slot machines. 500-seat cabaret-style theater and 1,800-seat concert hall host some of the nation’s top performers. Dining options include international buffet, sports bar & grill, fine dining restaurant and snack bars. Open 24 hours a day. Call toll-free, 1-800-PAYS-BIG or visit www.paysbig.com
SKYWAUKEE WALKING TOUR, through May 28; Shops of Grand Avenue. Presented by Historic Milwaukee. Tour meets at statue inside the Plankinton Arcade (ground level, between TJ MAXX and Linens ‘n Things) to explore the city’s history via the glass skywalk system. 277-7795. Saturdays at 1 p.m.
CONEX, Feb. 2-3; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. 800-827-8009.
WSMFCA GUN SHOW, Feb. 4-6; Wisconsin State Fair Park. 608-752-6677.
THE SCIENCE BAG, 8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; & 2 p.m. Sun., Feb. 13; UWM, Physics Bldg., Rm. 137, E. Kenwood Blvd. and N. Cramer St. Family-friendly performances that both educate and entertain. “Zippity-Zound, Evolution is All Around: Finding the footprints of evolution in our genes,” by Peter Weijksnora, biological sciences. 229-4452.
DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE!, Feb. 4-6; Milwaukee Theatre, 550 W. Kilbourn Ave. 7 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Sun. 276-4545.
FOOD AND FROTH FESTIVAL, Feb. 5; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. More than 40 breweries and restaurants provide samples, plus nine local bands. To register for this sell-out event, 7-10 p.m. 278-2728.
BASILICA OF ST. JOSAPHAT BIG BAND DINNER DANCE, Feb. 5; St. Josaphat Parish School Hall, 801 W. Lincoln Ave. Dinner 6 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. with music by Command Performance. $40 for dinner includes dance, $10 if dance only. 281-4502.
FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE ZOO, Feb. 5; Milwaukee County Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Sponsored by Bank One. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 256-5414.
CEDARBURG’S 31ST ANNUAL WINTER FESTIVAL, Feb. 5-6; Historic Cedarburg. “There’s Snow Biz Like Show Biz” is the theme as Cedarburg celebrates winter with an ice carving contest, bed races, barrel races, iceburg open golf tournament, chili cooking contest, parade and pancake breakfast. 800-237-2874.
ADVENTURE WEEKEND, Feb. 5-6; Milwaukee Public Museum. Bayous and bogs is the focus with crafts, puzzles and games. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 278-2702.
YOUNG AUTHOR’S CONFERENCE, Feb. 5; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Presented by the Wisconsin State Reading Association. 920-832-6232.
GREAT LAKES FAMILY PET EXPO, Feb. 6: Four Points Sheraton, 4747 S. Howell Ave. Alliance of Wisconsin.
DINE WITH WINE EVENINGS, Feb. 8; Weissgerber’s Seven Seas, 1806 Nagawicka Rd., Hartland, presents a Valentine’s Extravaganza. Call 262-367-3903 for reservations.
DIVERSITY JOB FAIR, Feb. 8; Midwest Airlines Center. 908-6001.
PEKING ACROBATS, Feb. 10; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. 286-3663.
NARI-HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW, Feb. 10-13; Wisconsin Expo Center, State Fair Park. More than 600 booth spaces and 300 exhibitors with products, trends and services. 771-4071.
STARS ON ICE, Feb. 11: The Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St. Smucker’s presents the world’s leading figure skating. 276-4545 or visit www.thebradleycenter.com.
MUSKY EXPO, Feb. 11-13; Tips from guides, lures and other fishing gear related to Wisconsin’s most elusive catch. Wisconsin State Fair Park. 800-884-3247.
ST. MONICA SOCIETY ANTIQUE SHOW, Feb. 12-13; 5600 Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay. 25 dealers, tea room and raffle. 962-7349.
KEMP’S VALENTINE ICE CREAM SOCIAL, Feb. 12; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Presented by Jewel-Osco. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 390-5437.
LITTLE SWEATHEART DINNER DANCE, Feb. 12; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. 6-9 p.m. 390-5437.
WISE EYES TO THE WORLD, Feb. 16; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Celebrate Black History Month by playing musical instruments, trying activities from around the world and creating a special craft item. 2 p.m. 390-5437.
MILWAUKEE RV AND CAMPER TRAILER SHOW, Feb. 17-20; Wisconsin Expo Center, State Fair Park. 3-9 p.m. Thurs., 1-7 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Over 100 exhibitors with models of all sizes. 463-7640.
MILWAKEE BOAT AND FISHING SHOW, Feb. 18-20; Midwest Airlines Center. Wisconsin’s largest indoor boat show. 3-9:30 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 908-6001.
MILWAUKEE’S 6TH ANNUAL GHOST SHIPS FESTIVAL, Feb. 18-19; Four Points Sheraton Conference Center. Covers every aspect of Great Lakes maritime history and scuba diving. 262-770-1269.
THE MIGHTY MEZZO FOR KIDS!, Feb. 19; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Presented by Florentine Opera for adults and kids alike. 1 p.m. 390-5437.
WHYS AND WOWS, Feb. 21; Milwaukee Public Museum. Museum and UW-Madison present a day of interactive workshops and hands-on talks. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 278-2702.
TRIPOLI SHRINE CIRCUS 2005, Feb. 24-27; U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. 6:30 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sat., 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sun. 908-6001.
WOODWORKING SHOW, Feb. 25-27; Wisconsin Expo Center, State Fair Park. Products, exhbitors, demonstrations and the latest inventions. Noon-7 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 800-826-8257.
GREATER MILWAUKEE ANTIQUE SHOW, Feb. 26 & 27; Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, State Fair Park. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 525-0820.
GREATER MILWAUKEE AUTO SHOW, Feb. 26-March 6; Midwest Airlines Center. Hundreds of new models from more than 35 manufacturers, plus concept cars. 3-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 1-10 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 717-566-6100.
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