WISCONSIN — Here's what's happening in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and beyond this weekend:
Milwaukee
MJ: The Musical
Friday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 31 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 1 at 1 & 6:30 p.m.
Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee
The multi-Tony award-winning Broadway show, "MJ: The Musical" makes its Wisconsin premiere in Milwaukee. The show focuses on Michael Jackson's life and story while centering around his 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
Festa Italiana
Friday, May 30 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, June 1 from noon to 9 p.m.
Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N Harbor Dr.
Known as “Little Italy on the Lakefront,” this festival includes the Cucina Showcase, fireworks, a bocce tournmanet, entertainment and lots of Italian food and wine. Admission is $15 and children 12 and under are free with an adult.
Madison
Free Family Opera Day
Saturday, May 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St.
Grab the family and watch a performance of The Magic Flute starting at 9:30 a.m. and also 11:30 a.m. There will also be opera-themed crafts, and an interactive voice and movement session onstage in between performances.
Madison Irish Fest
Friday, May 30 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 31 from 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 1 from noon to 6 p.m.
Various locations, including Awildan Distilling, Four Winds Farm & Garver Feed Mill
Enjoy Irish dance performances and live music across three locations and three days. It features artists like 3 Pints Gone, SlipJig, The Kissers, Reverie Road and more. A single day pass costs $25 and a weekend pass costs $30.
Green Bay & Fox Cities
Brown County Breakfast on the Farm
Sunday, June 1 from 8 a.m. to noon
Wayside Dairy, LLC, 7937 Stone Road, Greenleaf
From pancakes and maple syrup to deep fried cheese curds and Culver’s ice cream, this breakfast on the farm event is open to the whole family. The event starts with a church service at 7 a.m. and follows with a breakfast, farm tours, petting zoo and more. Tickets at $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 10 and free for children 4 and under.
Star Wars Night At The Park
Saturday, May 31 from 6:40 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Neuroscience Group Field, 2400 N Casaloma Dr., Appleton
Dress as your favorite Star Wars characters and cheer on the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, who will also be wearing special jerseys. There will be post-game fireworks and a Kids Run the Bases event. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased online.
Around the Badger State
2025 U.S. Women’s Open
Friday, May 30 starting at 6:45 a.m.
Sautrday, May 31 starting at around 8 a.m.
Sunday, June 1 starting at around 8 a.m.
Erin Hills Golf Course, 7169 County Road O, Erin
As one of the most prestigious golf events, the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open will feature some of the world’s top female golfers. Those expected to compete include No. 1 Nelly Korda, defending champion Yuka Saso and fan-favorite Lexi Thompson.
Bands at the Beach
Friday, May 30 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 31 from 7 to 10 p.m.
City Beach Park, 324 West Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc
Listen to a free outdoor concert at City Beach, complete with drinks or snacks from Buddy’s Beach Bungalow. Tony Rocker (Elvis) will play the Friday show, while One Louder will play on Saturday. Performance run throughout various weekends in the summer.
