FEBRUARY 2006 - 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

DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS, Saturdays only through May 31 at 1 p.m. Tours by Historic Milwaukee start at Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. and meet at statue (ground floor) between TJ MAXX and Linens ‘n Things. Two -hour tours. 277-7795.

REGULAR WORKSHOPS, various times; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Tot Time (Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 10:30 a.m., ages 1-3); Puppet Play (Thurs. & Sat. 11:30 a.m., ages 3 and older); Storytime (Fri. & Sat., 10:30 a.m., ages 3 and older), Krafty Kids (Fri., 11:30 a.m., ages 3 and older, $2 materials fee per child). Same-day registration is required on a first-come basis. Most workshops free with regular museum admission. 390-5437.

MCONEX, Feb. 1-2; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Wed., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs.

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DISNEY/PIXAR’S MONSTERS, INC., Feb. 1-5; U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. 276-4545.

STARS ON ICE, Feb. 2; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 227-0893.

THE SCIENCE BAG, 8 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 27, 24; at 8 p.m., Feb. 12 at 2 p.m.; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Physics Bldg., Rm. 137, E. Kenwood Blvd. and N. Cramer St. “Resistance is Futile: Perpetual Motion and the Secrets of Superconductivity” by Daniel Agterberg, Physics. Family-friendly performances that both educate and entertain. 229-4452.

BOB & ROCCO GUN SHOW, Feb. 3-5; Wisconsin State Fair Park. 608-752-6677.

CEDARBURG’S ANNUAL WINTER FESTIVAL, Feb. 4-5; Cedarburg. This 32nd annual Winter Festival has the theme of 2006 Snolympics. Special events range from Bed Races on Ice competition to Alaskan Malamute Dog Weight Pull. 800-237-2874.

FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE ZOO, Feb. 4; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Sponsored by Jewel-Osco. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 771-3040.

DIVERSITY JOB FAIR, Feb. 8; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. 908-600.

MISL ALL-STAR SOCCER GAME, Feb. 10-11; Various sites in Milwaukee, ending with the MISL All-Star Game at the the home field of the Milwaukee Wave, the U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Game starts at 7:05 p.m. Feb. 11. Special pre-game and half-time activities. Because the U.S. All-Stars face a team from Mexico for the first time, other activities are planned involving the city's Hispanic community. Call the Wave at 224-9283 for details.

MILWAUKEE NARI SPRING HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW, Feb. 9-12; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 771-4071.

2006 WINTER OLYMPICS CELEBRATION, Feb. 10-26; Petitt National Ice Center, 500 S. 84th St. 266-0100, ext. 108.

MUSKY EXPO, Feb. 10-12; Wisconsin State Fair Park. 2-9 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 608-833-6955.

VALENTINE MEMORIES, Feb. 11; Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Everyone is invited to spend Valentine’s Day evening at the “Domes.” 6-10 p.m. 649-9830.

SAINT MONICA SOCIETY ANTIQUE SHOW, Feb. 11-12; 5600 N. Santa Monica Blvd. 25 dealers with everything from furniture to carpets, accessories to jewelry. Tea Room and raffle. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 962-7349.

HEART ART, Feb. 14; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 3 and older. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 390-5437.

NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, Feb. 16; Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Free admission from 5-8 p.m., from Jewel-Osco. 390-KIDS.

MILWAUKEE FISHING & BOATING EXPO, Feb. 16-19; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Retailers, manufacturers resorts and seminars. 908-6001.

MILWAUKEE RV SHOW, Feb. 16-19; Wisconsin State Fair Park. 3 –9 p.m. Thurs., 1-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 463-7640.

INDULGE IN PORT WASHINGTON, Feb. 17-18; Port Washington. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 262-305-4220.

SALTO INVITATIONAL GYMNASTIC EVENT, Feb. 17-19; Wisconsin State Fair Park. 262-549-3344.

MARDI GRAS AT POTAWATOMI, Feb. 20-28; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 847-7400.

TRIPOLI SHRINE CIRCUS, Feb. 23-26; U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. 908-6092.

WOODWORKING SHOW, Feb. 24-26; Wisconsin State Fair Park. Noon-7 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 800-826-8257.

29th ANNUAL SPRING CRAFT AND GIFT SHOW, Feb. 25-26; Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Over 300 art, craft and gift exhibitors. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 321-2100.

2006 GREATER MILWAUKEE AUTO SHOW, Feb. 25-March 5; Midwest Airlines Center. Check out the latest models, concept cars and prototypes from all the manufacturers, plus services, accessories and more.

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