WISCONSIN — Here's what's happening in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and beyond this weekend:
Milwaukee
Carmen
Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m.
Pabst Theater, 144 East Wells Street, Milwaukee
Milwaukee Ballet is bringing "Carmen" to the stage for its 2024-25 season finale. The ballet tells the story of Carmen, who gains the attention of two dangerous men. This ballet does have an age advisory in place due to depictions of violence and sexual content.
Wisconsin Card Show
Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Baird Center, 400 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee
Calling all card collectors: The Wisconsin Card Show is here. Held in the convention center, attendees will get to check out auction houses, obtain autographs, partake in trade nights and more. Get a sneak peek at some of the star athletes who will be in the autograph pavillon, here.
Madison
Clue
Saturday, May 17 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 18 at 1 and 6:30 p.m.
Overture Center, 201 State Street, Madison
The hit comedy "Clue" is coming back to Wisconsin. Based on the movie and classic board game, join Mr. Green, Mrs. White, Professor Plum and the rest of the gang in a laugh-out-loud whodunit performance.
Madison Public Library: 150th Anniversary Party
Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Central Library, 201 West Mifflin Street, Madison
Come celebrate 150 years of the Madison Public Library. Take commemorative photos, check out new art exhibits, play trivia for prizes, share memories, meet librarians, take the kids to a special story time and more.
Green Bay & Fox Cities
Craft Beer Walk
Saturday, May 17 from 3 to 8 p.m.
Downtown Appleton
Explore local bars, restaurants and breweries throughout downtown Appleton. More than a dozen participating locations will offer two 3-ounce pours for all who take part. Plus, take home a commemorative pint.
Fox Locks Season Opening
Saturday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location, 1998 Augustine Street, Kaukauna
Opening day for the Fox Locks system is here. Two stretches of the Fox River will be open to the public to explore. "You can cruise 19.3 miles through two locks from Rapide Croche north to the Bay of Green Bay or travel 17.7 miles from Rapide Croche south to Menasha through locks in Kaukauna, Appleton, and the Heart of the Valley." The Fox Locks are the largest fully restored, hand-operated locak system in the U.S.
Around the Badger State
Syttende Mai Festival (Norwegian Heritage Festival)
Saturday, May 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Various locations throughout Stoughton
This Norwegian Heritage Festival features a rosemaling exhibit and sale, a quilt show and hardanger exhibity, a bunad style show, viking games and more. Come join in on festival traditions and Norwegian traditions alike.
EAA 431 Fly In, Drive In Breakfast
Sunday, May 18 from 7 a.m. to noon
Brodhead Airport, Airport Road, Brodhead
Drive, or fly, to the Brodhead airport to snag all-you-can-eat pancakes while you watch planes fly by. Breakfast will also include eggs, sausage and drinks.