Things to do in Milwaukee this weekend, Nov. 12 to 15
Evelyn Patricia Terry talks shop on North Avenue
By Lou P. and the Milwaukee Loop editors. Thursday, November 12, 2026
This weekend in Milwaukee: The Mavericks, Friday the 13th Part III ft. Goth Barge, Slow Art Saturday: “The Shakers”.
IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING
The Mavericks
The Mavericks bring their country-folk sound to the Pabst Theater, on a tour the band is carrying on in memory of Raul Malo.
Friday at 8 pm · Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI, 53202
FREE THIS WEEKENDcosts nothing
Slow Art Saturday: “The Shakers”
Saturday at 10:30 am
Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Amy Kirschke leads a one-hour, drop-in session spent on a single artwork in The Shakers exhibition, with guided observation and conversation. Included with museum admission and free for members.
WITH KIDSbring them
DIY Dinosaur Fossils
Saturday at 2 pm
Atkinson Branch
Kids in elementary school learn how fossils form, then make their own fossil to take home. A hands-on science hour at the Atkinson Branch's community room.
Family Open Maker Time with Artists Working in Education
Saturday at 10:30 am
Good Hope Branch
A guest artist from Artists Working in Education leads a family maker project in the library makerspace. Open to all ages, so bring the whole household.
THE WEIRD ONE with Lou P.
Friday the 13th Part III ft. Goth Barge
It falls on Friday the 13th, it is billed as Part III, and it features something called Goth Barge.
Friday at 9 pm · Mad Planet, 533 E Center St, Milwaukee, 53212
OUTSIDEfresh air
Milwaukee Athletics | Official Athletics Website Vs Horizon League Championship
Saturday
Engelmann Stadium, Milwaukee, Wis.
DATE NIGHTfor two
The Byrne Brothers: Ceol & Ól Concert Series
Friday at 7:30 pm
CelticMKE Center, 1532 N. Wauwatosa Avenue, Milwaukee, 53213
A high-energy Irish trad folk dance band from Donegal, the Byrne Brothers play a kid-friendly show with a modern Celtic sound. A VIP option adds an acoustic set, Irish beer tastings and reserved seating.
Nova Linea Contemporary Dance - Clarity And Connection
Friday at 7:30 pm; also Sat 7:30 pm
Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, 929 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
BRING A TOTEmarkets and sales
Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening
Saturday at 7 pm
Riverside Theater - WI, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53203
Festive Holiday Marketplace
Friday at 10 am; also Sat 10 am, Sun 10 am
Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
The museum adds a seasonal hot chocolate cart with cider, coffee and pastries, plus an expanded gift selection including Lois Ehlert children's clothing and Franciscan Peacemaker candles. Members get 20% off retail and free gift wrap.
BIG SHOWSyou've heard of these
- SAT 8 PM; ALSO SUN 8 PMBrandi Carlile, Pabst Theater
- THU 7 PMRachel Maddow, Riverside Theater - WI
- FRI 7:30 PMGravity & Other Myths, Uihlein Hall Marcus Center
PLAN AHEAD
WHAT DID WE MISS?
We do our best to read every calendar in Milwaukee, and we still miss good stuff. The church supper, the band at the corner bar, the block party your neighbor is throwing. If you know about something, tell us. Just write hello@loopcities.com. We read every note.
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