1 THURSDAY NOVEMBER
BREMEN CAFÉ The Meatcurtains, Lollygagger, Electric Pariah, Tummyache
COLECTIVO PROSPECT Live from the Back Room: The Wind + The Wave
JAZZ ESTATE Bonifas Electric Band with Brian Lynch 8-11pm
JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OWL (Older. Wiser. Local.) programming: Carrorism — Visualize your caring heart. An inspiring lecture on kindness for oneself and others led by philosopher Nasreen Ameri 1-4pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch Playgroup with Stories (10am); After School Tech Time (4pm)
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Close Knit Community Workshop (1-4pm); Teacher in the Library (4-5:30pm)
RIVERWEST PUBLIC HOUSE Plastic Bag Drive for Refugee Women’s Basket-Weavers Collective. Milwaukee’s Newest Artisans, a Congolese refugee women’s basket-weaving collective, needs your plastic grocery bags to make baskets & rugs to sell at local craft fairs & farmers’ markets. Colorful bags particularly welcome. One-week Donation Drive:Thursday, November 1st thru Thursday, November 8th.
WOODLAND PATTERN OPENING RECEPTION: Fragile Not Found. Molly Hassler, Anika Kowalik, & LaNia Sproles | 6-9 PM | $Give what you can
2 FRIDAY
ANGELO’S PIANO LOUNGE, 1686 N Van Buren, Julie’s Karaoke Piano Party! 9pm-1am
ART*BAR ANNUAL MINI ART SHOW! It’s that time again! Art*Bar Mini Art Show opening, starts 7pm. Music by Mas/Soul Foot Mombits, starts 9pm.
CIRCLE A Silk Torpedos 8pm / DJ Seedy 10pm
CLUB TIMBUKTU One Love Reggae `
COLECTIVO PROSPECT Live from the Back Room: Phil Cook with special guest Chris Rosenau (of Collections Of Colonies of Bees)
COMPANY BREWING That R&B Kickback with DJ Bizzon & DJ 88. DANCE! 10pm. $10.
HIGH DIVE Miami Dolphins [mn] Darn It. [apl] Usufruct, Poison Darts 9:30pm. Donations.
INSPIRATION STUDIOS Village Playhouse presents NIGHT WATCH 7:30pm
JAZZ ESTATE Scott Currier Quartet 8-11pm // Late Night Session Juli Wood / Kim Zick duo 11:30pm-2am
LINNEMAN’S The Henhouse Prowlers, 8pm, $10
MIRAMAR THEATRE Professor Pinkerton Presents: Deadman’s Carnival 8-11pm; doors 7. $20-25.
MIRAMAR THEATRE Brew City Bass Presents: Shadow People (TRUTH x YOUNGSTA). Ukiyo. Doors: 10:30 pm / Show: 11pm. $18-$30.
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Computer Class: Intermediate Pages (10am-noon); Artists workshops presented by AWE (Artists Working in Education) 4pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Preschool Story Time (10-10:30am)
RIVERWEST PUBLIC HOUSE Fight Back Friday! Hosted by Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association. 4-6pm.
UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium
WOODLAND PATTERN SCREENING: aCinema presents Retour featuring works by Esther Wellejus and Akio Yuguchi | 7 PM | $5
3 SATURDAY
BLACK HUSKY BREWERY Tour the Brewery! 1pm and 2pm
BREMEN CAFÉ Avian Aura 7-9pm
CIRCLE A Best Westerns 8pm / DJ Theresa Who 10pm
COMPANY BREWING Neocaveman Releases “Bacchanalia” 10pm. with The Old Prospectors and Saebra & Carlyle. $10
HIGH DIVE Elechronic. 9pm. Free. DANCE.
INSPIRATION STUDIOS Village Playhouse presents NIGHT WATCH 7:30pm
JAZZ ESTATE Roberto Magris Quintet 8-11pm // Late Night Session Mike Pauers Quartet 11:30pm-2am
LINNEMAN’S Dr. Sinclair with The Nightenjails, 8pm
MAD PLANET Salford Lads Club. Salford Lads Club will be playing your favorites from the Smiths and Morrissey and celebrating the birthday of front-man Marc Solheim. Along with Substance 101 (the songs of New Order & Depeche Mode} and Mark Waldoch (music of The Cure). Doors 9pm. Show starts 9:30pm. $8 9pm $5
MIRAMAR THEATRE Brew City Bass & Lex Martin present Lane 8: Little By Little Tour. Enamour, Eppen. 9pm. $18-$20.
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch Play and Learn: Doctor’s Office (children’s programming)
PEACE ACTION STAND FOR PEACE Capitol and Oakland, Noon-1pm. Signs and flags provided.
RIVERWEST FOOD PANTRY (St. Casimir site) For residents of 53202, 53203, 53211, 53212 and 53217 zip codes, 8:30-10:30am
RIVERWEST PUBLIC HOUSE Honeybabe (DET) / Bum Alum / So Zuppy / Shelly Schauer. Doors: 8pm. Show starts: 9pm. $5.
WOODLAND PATTERN WRITING WORKSHOP: Writing Is Freedom (a high wire adventure) with elena minor | 2 PM | $30–$35
WOODLAND PATTERN POETRY READING: elena minor, author of TITULADA (Noemi Press, 2014) & Paul Martínez Pompa, author of My Kill Adore Him (U of Notre Dame, 2009) 7 PM | $Give what you can
4 SUNDAY
CIRCLE A Circle A Presents … TBA 8pm / DJ Trail Boss Tim Cook 10pm
COLECTIVO PROSPECT Live from the Back Room: Rafiq Bhatia with WILLS
INSPIRATION STUDIOS Opening Reception: ART AND FAITH Exhibit by Cherie Burbach 2pm
4 SUNDAY
PINK HOUSE Yoga Nidra and Yin Class w/Mikayla Wilder. 6-7:30pm. $15 or 2 for $20, Cash only please. (All are welcome regardless of what can be given!) Ages ~13+ Pregnancy friendly!
PINK HOUSE Ecstatic Dance, 11:30am-1 pm. $10-15
5 MONDAY
COLECTIVO PROSPECT Live from the Back Room: (Sandy) Alex G
with Half Waif
DRYHOOTCH COFFEE HOUSE Riverwest Elders Planning Team Meeting, 11am
JAZZ ESTATE Jazz Estate Jam Session 8-11pm
LINNEMAN’S Poets Monday 7:30 start; featured poet James Houck at 9pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch Improve Your Internet Experience: Developing Safe Routines for Today’s Internet 2-3pm; French Club 4-5pm; Pajama Story Time 6:30-7pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Drop-In Job Help! (12-3pm); Teacher in the Library (4-6pm); Computer Class: Intermediate Excel (5:30-7:30pm); MKE Startup Week: Bank Financing for Small Businesses (5:30pm)
NORTHCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Food/Clothing Pantry (NorthcottHouse.org) for 53212 zipcode only 11am-2pm
6 TUESDAY
JAZZ ESTATE Extra Crispy Brass Band 9pm-Midnight
MIRAMAR THEATRE 8pm: Open Mic: 2 songs or 10 minutes of spoken word. All performers receive a CD of their set! $2 cover charge
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch Drop-In Job Help! (1-3pm); NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) Quiet Write-in (5-7:30pm)
NORTHCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Food/Clothing Pantry (NorthcottHouse.org) for 53212 zipcode only 11am-2pm
RIVERWEST FOOD PANTRY (St. Casimir site) For residents of 53202, 53203, 53211, 53212 and 53217 zip codes, 8:30-10:30am
RIVERWEST PUBLIC HOUSE Election Night Party. Watch the election results– Drink specials! Tears of joy? Wailing and gnashing of teeth? More details TBA.. 7pm.
UPTOWNER Turntable Tuesday w/ DJ Doc B
WOODLAND PATTERN OFFSITE TALK: @ UW–Milwaukee, Curtin Hall 175 Poets, Critics, and the Limits of Literary Citizenship by Michael Dowdy. 2pm. Free & open to the public.
WOODLAND PATTERN POETRY READING: Michael Dowdy, author of Urbilly (Main Street Rag, 2017) & Broken Souths: Latina/o Poetic Responses to Neoliberalism and Globalization (U of Arizona Press, 2013). 7pm. $Give what you can.
7 WEDNESDAY
ALL PEOPLES CHURCH Food Pantry, 1-2pm
BLACK HUSKY BREWERY Quizmaster Trivia, with Triciclo Perú MKE, 7pm
COMPANY BREWING Octopus. Presented by Stickman Painting Studio. This painting will be taught on a 16×20” canvas using acrylic paints. The class is 2 hours in length.
HIGH DIVE Lev Snowe (CAN), Cashfire Sunset, Man Random 9:30pm 9:30pm
JAZZ ESTATE Jason Fabus Quartet 8-11pm
JAZZ GALLERY O.W.L. Programming (w/ RW Elders, as a supporting partner) “Feast of Crispian” 1-3pm. Presentation/therapeutic theater for Veterans. 4-5pm
LINNEMAN’S Acoustic Open Stage feat. Seth Ladd; sign-up 9pm // starts 9:30pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch Build w/LEGO Bricks (3:30); Bring Your Own Device (6pm)
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Computer Class: Intermediate Excel (10am-noon); Relax — The Votes Are In (12pm); Improve Your Internet Experience: Developing Safe Routines for Today’s Internet (2pm); Teacher In the Library (4-6:30pm); Games for Grownups (4pm)
NORTHCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Food/Clothing Pantry (NorthcottHouse.org) for 53212 zipcode only 11am-2pm
VEGGAS Epic Karaoke 9pm
8 THURSDAY
BREMEN CAFÉ Dancing Plague – WA / Plvgues / Blackpanelskript / Entresol. 9pm.
COMPANY BREWING Faux Fiction/Jake Simmons & the Little Ghosts/SIN BAD. 9:30pm. $7.
JAZZ ESTATE Bram Weijters / Chad McCullough Duo 8-11pm
JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OWL (Older. Wiser. Local.) programming: Community Resources Roundtable by neighborhood advocate Ruth Weill 1-4pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch Playgroup with Stories (10am); Open Art Time (3pm)
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Close Knit Community Workshop (1-4pm); Teacher in the Library (4-5:30pm)
RIVERWEST PUBLIC HOUSE Billy Dreamer, Our Friends the Savages, Bashford. 9pm. $5.
WOODLAND PATTERN POETRY READING: Sandra Simonds, author of Orlando (Wave Books, 2018) & Nikki Wallschlaeger, author of Crawlspace (Bloof Books, 2017) 7pm. $Give what you can.
9 FRIDAY
ANGELO’S PIANO LOUNGE, 1686 N Van Buren, Julie’s Karaoke Piano Party! 9pm-1am
BREMEN CAFÉ Moss jaw; mother evergreen; social cat; cairns; brief candles. 8:30pm.
CIRCLE A Sin Dealers 8pm / DJ The Nile & Stephen 10pm
CLUB TIMBUKTU One Love Reggae `
COLECTIVO PROSPECT Live from the Back Room: Chicago Farmer & Edward David Anderson
COMPANY BREWING Anna Burch (Polyvinyl Records) + TBA. $8 advance. $10 door. 10pm.
FLORENTINE @The Center Series: Opera Goes to the Movies Enjoy opera hits that have been featured on the big screen, sung by the Donald and Donna Baumgartner Studio Artists. Tickets are $25. Purchase tickets at 414-291-5700 ext. 224 or online at florentineopera.org. 7:30pm
HIGH DIVE The Dry Look (Champaign, IL), Doubletruck, STINK LINES 9:30pm 7pm – Midnight
INSPIRATION STUDIOS Village Playhouse presents NIGHT WATCH 7:30pm
JAZZ ESTATE La Chazz Forty Year Anniversary 8pm // Late Night Session Sam Winternheimer Group 11:30pm-2am
MIRAMAR THEATRE Spite, Shadow Of Intent, Falsifier, Orthodox, Depths Of Hatred. Doors: 5pm. Show: 5:30 pm (event ends at 8:45 pm). $15.
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch Computer Class: Intermediate Numbers (10am-noon); Artists workshops presented by AWE (Artists Working in Education) 4pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Preschool Story Time (10-10:30am)
UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium Constellations of the Zodiac. 7-8pm. $5. $4 for UWM students. Where astronomy meets astrology: do you know why out of 88 constellations, only 12 make up the zodiac? Do you know which months correlate to which signs? One of our favorite programs, this one dives into the science and beautiful myths that accompany the zodiac constellations.
WOODLAND PATTERN ARTIST TALK: Molly Hassler. 7pm. $Give what you can.
10 SATURDAY
BLACK HUSKY BREWERY Tour the Brewery! 1pm and 2pm
BREMEN CAFÉ Pineapple Migraine/A-Z 10pm.
CIRCLE A Sat. Nite Duets + WAVY V 8pm / DJ Lipschtick & LoFI 10pm
COLECTIVO PROSPECT Live from the Back Room: Mason Jennings
FLORENTINE @The Center Series: Opera Goes to the Movies Enjoy opera hits that have been featured on the big screen, sung by the Donald and Donna Baumgartner Studio Artists. Tickets are $25. Purchase tickets at 414-291-5700 ext. 224 or online at florentineopera.org. 7:30pm
INSPIRATION STUDIOS Village Playhouse presents NIGHT WATCH 7:30pm
JAZZ ESTATE Johannes Wallmann CD release show 8-11pm // Late Night Session Tommy Antonic Trio 11:30pm-2am
LINNEMAN’S “Kneel To Neil” A Neil Young Tribute with many acts! Proceeds benefit WMSE and Neil Young’s Bridge School. 7pm, $10
MIRAMAR THEATRE Brew City Bass and Lex Martin Present: Manic Focus Just Like You Tour. LWKY, Blue Future. Doors: 9pm. Show: 10pm. $20-25
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch ALA International Games Week Program
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Get Crafty at King (1-3pm)
PEACE ACTION STAND FOR PEACE 16th and Wisconsin, Noon-1pm. Signs and flags provided.
RIVERWEST FOOD PANTRY (St. Casimir site) For residents of 53202, 53203, 53211, 53212 and 53217 zip codes, 8:30-10:30am
RIVERWEST PUBLIC HOUSE Therapy Drones / cream vellum / Hopper’s Luck. 8-11pm.
UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium Kavli Domecast: Speed Dating the Universe. 12-1:30pm. Streaming live from the Adler Planetarium, we will be hosting a real-time screening of the dome cast lecture series, Speed Dating the Universe. General Admission $5 Current UWM Student $4
11 SUNDAY
CIRCLE A Annie B. + Cheryl Janda 8pm / DJ Sheppy 10pm
INSPIRATION STUDIOS Village Playhouse presents NIGHT WATCH 2pm
JAZZ ESTATE Chris Trapper 7-10pm. $15 advance at brownpapertickets.com
12 MONDAY
JAZZ ESTATE UWM Combos 7-8:30pm // Mark Davis Trio 8:30-11:30pm
LINNEMAN’S Poets Monday 7:30 start; featured poet Fiona Blue at 9pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch French Club 4-5pm; Pajama Story Time 6:30-7pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Drop-In Job Help! (12-3pm); Teacher in the Library (4-6pm); Computer Class: Intermediate PowerPoint (5:30-7:30pm)
NORTHCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Food/Clothing Pantry (NorthcottHouse.org) for 53212 zipcode only 11am-2pm
13 TUESDAY
BLACK HUSKY BREWERY Fermentation Education Series: Part 3 of 3 — Kombucha. 50% off first pint.
JAZZ ESTATE Sweet Sheiks 9-11pm
MIRAMAR THEATRE 8pm: Open Mic: 2 songs or 10 minutes of spoken word. All performers receive a CD of their set! $2 cover charge
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch Drop-In Job Help! (1-3pm)
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Teacher in the Library (4-6:30pm); Creative Writing Group (4:30pm)
NORTHCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Food/Clothing Pantry (NorthcottHouse.org) for 53212 zipcode only 11am-2pm
RIVERWEST FOOD PANTRY (Gaenslen School site) For residents of 53202, 53203, 53211, 53212 and 53217 zip codes, 8:30-10:30am
RIVERWET ELDERS AT EAST LIBRARY Riverwest Elders Wisdom Gathering at East Library: Happiness Secrets. Noon-3pm. We’ll explore how crucial happiness is to overall health. Noon-3pm
UPTOWNER Turntable Tuesday w/ DJ Doc B
14 WEDNESDAY
ALL PEOPLES CHURCH Food Pantry, 1-2pm
BLACK HUSKY BREWERY Quizmaster Trivia, with Triciclo Perú MKE, 7pm
GORDON PARK PAVILION Riverwest Neighborhood Assoc. monthly meeting 7pm
JAZZ ESTATE Devin Drobka CD release Amaranth 8-11pm
JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OWL (Older. Wiser. Local.) programming: The History and Practice of Modern Yoga interactive lecture by Siddhi Yoga 1-4pm
LINNEMAN’S Acoustic Open Stage feat. Bob Smoke; sign-up 9pm // starts 9:30pm
MIRAMAR THEATRE Brew City Bass Presents; The Floozies – Crown Of Horns Tour with SoDown, RECESS. 9pm. $25-120.
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch Crosswords, Coloring and Contemplation (Noon); Bring Your Own Device (6pm)
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Computer Class: Intermediate Power Point (10am-noon); Teacher In the Library (4-6:30pm); Games for Grownups (4pm)
NORTH POINT LIGHTHOUSE, 2650 N Wahl Lectures at the Lighthouse: Milwaukee’s Bronzeville with Paul H. Geenen. 7-8:30pm. Free for members. $5 seniors and students (w/ID). $10 general admission. $10
NORTHCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Food/Clothing Pantry (NorthcottHouse.org) for 53212 zipcode only 11am-2pm
VEGGAS Epic Karaoke 9pm
15 THURSDAY
COLECTIVO PROSPECT Live from the Back Room: Night Moves + special guest Paper Holland
JAZZ ESTATE ORGAN NIGHT Dan Schneck Trio 8-11pm
JAZZ GALLERY Riverwest Elders Arts & Crafts group — Open DIY Studio 12:30-3pm
JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OWL (Older. Wiser. Local.) programming: Really, This Time — lecture by Mark Lawson
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch Playgroup with Stories (10am); National Picture Book Month: Picture Book Collage (4pm)
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Close Knit Community Workshop (1-4pm); Teacher in the Library (4-5:30pm)
16 FRIDAY
ANGELO’S PIANO LOUNGE, 1686 N Van Buren, Julie’s Karaoke Piano Party! 9pm-1am
CLUB TIMBUKTU One Love Reggae
COLECTIVO PROSPECT Live from the Back Room: Charlie Parr and The Ghost of Paul Revere
COMPANY BREWING Wavie Gang Unplugged. Wavie Gang Unplugged with special guests Terry Harris Jr. & Soul Therapy. Performances by HD-H1 da Hook & Wavie D, Suckaa Free Rocko, Gass Mann and Marx Solvil. $10. 10pm.
INSPIRATION STUDIOS Village Playhouse presents NIGHT WATCH 7:30pm
JAZZ ESTATE WE SIX Introducing Jonathan Greenstein 8-11pm // Late Night Session Sam Winternheimer Group 11:30pm-2am
LINNEMAN’S Mike Fredrickson “Till The Cows Come Home” CD Release with a cast of many veteran performers! 8pm, $8.
MIRAMAR THEATRE Barely Alive – Odyssey 2018 Tour. Astralyze, SOURPVTCHKID, Kilo. 9pm. $19-68.
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch Computer Class: Intermediate Keynote (10am-noon); Artists workshops presented by AWE (Artists Working in Education) 4pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Preschool Story Time (10-10:30am)
UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium Constellations of the Zodiac. 7-8pm. $5. $4 for UWM students. Where astronomy meets astrology: do you know why out of 88 constellations, only 12 make up the zodiac? Do you know which months correlate to which signs? One of our favorite programs, this one dives into the science and beautiful myths that accompany the zodiac constellations.
17 SATURDAY
BLACK HUSKY BREWERY Tour the Brewery! 1pm and 2pm
COLECTIVO PROSPECT Live from the Back Room: Gabriel Kahane
COMPANY BREWING Surgeons in Heat, Ronin, Blue Unit & So Zuppy. 10pm.
INSPIRATION STUDIOS Village Playhouse presents NIGHT WATCH 7:30pm
JAZZ ESTATE Tony Barba Trio 8-11pm // Late Night Session Jordan Rattner Trio 11:30pm-2am
LINNEMAN’S Homebrewed – A Benefit For The Penfield Children’s Foundation! 9pm. $ donations accepted
MAD PLANET The Cure vs. The Smiths returns to Mad Planet — for the first time in a year. Come dance to the music of these 2 legendary bands all night long! Hosted by DJ’s Frank Straka and Mega Minya. 9pm 9pm-Midnight
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Touch The Earth presented by Debra Morningstar Oneida Storyteller 3-4:30pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Slip Stitch Scarf (1pm)
PEACE ACTION STAND FOR PEACE North and Sherman, Noon-1pm. Signs and flags provided.
PINK HOUSE Ecstatic Dance, 7-8:30pm. A time to come together in conscious community to connect with ourselves, each other, and a greater life force and move our bodies. Everyone is welcome to dance in this safe environment, free of judgment. $10-15
RIVERWEST FOOD PANTRY (St. Casimir site) For residents of 53202, 53203, 53211, 53212 and 53217 zip codes, 8:30-10:30am
WOODLAND PATTERN Woodland Pattern’s 38th ANNIVERSARY GALA @ The Cooperage, 822 S. Water St. Featuring Nathaniel Mackey & Marilyn Crispell, with Jen Benka. Reception & Program: $80 Individual // $150 Couple. Program Only: $25 Advance // $30 Door. 5pm reception; 7pm program. SEE PAGE 11
18 SUNDAY
BLACK HUSKY BREWERY “Parks & Rec” Quizmaster Trivia, with Triciclo Perú MKE, 5pm
CIRCLE A Julie Thompson 8pm / DJs John Riepenhoff & Sara Caron 10pm
COLECTIVO PROSPECT Live from the Back Room: Mark Guiliana SPACE HEROES featuring Chris Morrissey, Jason Rigby, Mike Lewis
INSPIRATION STUDIOS Village Playhouse presents NIGHT WATCH 2pm
MIRAMAR THEATRE Afton Shows Presents: SHUNNED. With Special Guests. 6:45pm. $12-15.
PINK HOUSE Soul Journey Dance w/ Katie Boland, 2-4pm. $15-20. Please contact Katie so she knows to expect you.
PINK HOUSE SPECIAL Donation class to support Give Back Yoga Foundation! 6-7:15pm. A Gentle Yin class lead by Michelle Corbett All donations to be shared with givebackyoga.org. RIVERWEST PUBLIC HOUSE Fall Clothing Swap. Our popular clothing swap returns! Bring clothes you don’t want and pick up something new to wear. Whatever’s left over will be donated. 12-5pm.
WOODLAND PATTERN CONCERT: Alternating Currents Live presents The Bridge #15 featuring Josh Berman (cornet), Jason Stein (bass clarinet), Didier Petit (cello), & Edward Perraud (drums). 7pm. $6–$8.
19 MONDAY
HIGH DIVE B|_ank // Doubletruck // One More Final I Need You 8pm
JAZZ ESTATE WCM Adult Combos “Blue Note Ensemble” 7-8pm // Latin Jam Session 8-11pm
LINNEMAN’S Poets Monday 7:30 start; featured poet Emily Liefke, 9pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch Pajama Time Story 6:30pm
NORTHCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Food/Clothing Pantry (NorthcottHouse.org) for 53212 zipcode only 11am-2pm
SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH Narcotics Anonymous Meeting: Open to the public every third Monday, 7:30pm
20 TUESDAY
JAZZ ESTATE Funk Night Mythic Mystics
MIRAMAR THEATRE 8pm: Open Mic: 2 songs or 10 minutes of spoken word. All performers receive a CD of their set! $2 cover charge
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch East Branch Book Club (7pm)
NORTHCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Food/Clothing Pantry (NorthcottHouse.org) for 53212 zipcode only 11am-2pm
RIVERWEST FOOD PANTRY (Gaenslen School site) For residents of 53202, 53203, 53211, 53212 and 53217 zip codes, 8:30-10:30am
UPTOWNER Turntable Tuesday w/ DJ Doc B
WOODLAND PATTERN ART WORKSHOP: Project Cozy with Anika Kowalik, 6pm, $15-$20.
21 WEDNESDAY
ALL PEOPLES CHURCH Food Pantry, 1-2pm
BLACK HUSKY BREWERY Ahead of the Pack Barrel-Aged beer release, with Triciclo Perú MKE
JAZZ ESTATE Lewandowski/Silbergleit Two For The Road 6-8pm // Soul Night: with Cameron Webb 8:30-11:30pm
LINNEMAN’S 20th Annual “Nod To Bob” Bob Dylan Tribute with many performers! Benefit For The Hunger Task Force, 7pm sharp. $10 or $5 plus 5 cans of non-perishable food; sign-up 9pm // starts 9:30pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch Bring Your Own Device (6pm)
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Games for Grownups (4pm)
NORTHCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Food/Clothing Pantry (NorthcottHouse.org) for 53212 zipcode only 11am-2pm
VEGGAS Epic Karaoke 9pm
22 THURSDAY
WOODLAND PATTERN CONCERT: Formations Series for New & Improvised Music. Set 1: Jay Mollerskov & Jim Schoenecker (guitar & electronics). Set 2: Rick Ollman & Paul Westfahl (multi-instruments & drums, respectively). 7pm. $6.
23 FRIDAY
ANGELO’S PIANO LOUNGE, 1686 N Van Buren, Julie’s Karaoke Piano Party! 9pm-1am
BLACK HUSKY BREWERY Firkin Friday
CIRCLE A Fly & The Swatters + Suicide Picnic 8pm / DJ Fazio 10pm
CLUB TIMBUKTU One Love Reggae
COLECTIVO PROSPECT Live from the Back Room: David Huckfelt (of The Pines) & Buffalo Gospel (Trio) with special guest Nickel & Rose
JAZZ ESTATE John Christensen CD release show for “Dear Friend” 8-11pm // Late Night Session Matthew Rotker-Lynn 11:30pm-2am
JAZZ GALLERY When you Need It Support Group. 2-4pm. Join us when you need a little quality time with your peers.
LINNEMAN’S Duzt, 9pm, $6
MIRAMAR THEATRE Brew City Bass Presents Back To Basics: The Widdler x Pushloop. Casual Conversation, Romy. 9pm. $15-30.
RIVERWEST PUBLIC HOUSE Euphoric Anhedonia w/ Little Lizard, Beach Burial, Hi Suffer, CRLSS. 8pm. $5.
UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium Constellations of the Zodiac. 7-8pm. $5. $4 for UWM students. Where astronomy meets astrology: do you know why out of 88 constellations, only 12 make up the zodiac? Do you know which months correlate to which signs? One of our favorite programs, this one dives into the science and beautiful myths that accompany the zodiac constellations.
24 SATURDAY
BLACK HUSKY BREWERY Tour the Brewery! 1pm and 2pm
CIRCLE A Vortis (Chi.) + Lack Of Reason 8pm / DJ Quixotic Control10pm
COLECTIVO PROSPECT Live from the Back Room: Found Footage Festival
JAZZ ESTATE Atlantis Quartet 8-11pm // Late Night Session Alec Aldred Quartet 11:30pm-2am
LINNEMAN’S The Esquires, 8pm, $15
MIRAMAR THEATRE Modestep, D-Ski. 9pm. $20-60.
PEACE ACTION STAND FOR PEACE Greenfield and Cesar Chavez Drive (16th Street), Noon-1pm. Signs and flags provided.
PINK HOUSE Kirtan with Ryan Hader and the Band, 7:30-9:30 pm. Ryan employs the classical harmonium to do Kirtan with the dynamic group to sing out their hearts with his musical meditation magic. The practice of Kirtan, one of the oldest sacred practices of musical traditions in the world is from India, in the form call and response. People often feel “buzzed” for days after the experience. Come and absorb the vibrations and set your soul aflame. Suggested Energy exchange: $15-20.
RIVERWEST FOOD PANTRY (St. Casimir site) For residents of 53202, 53203, 53211, 53212 and 53217 zip codes, 8:30-10:30am
25 SUNDAY
CIRCLE A Derek Pritzl & Friends 8pm / DJ Sextor 10pm
PINK HOUSE Contact Improvisation 11:30am-1pm.
PINK HOUSE Yoga Nidra and Yin Class — Rae Bu w/Sound Healing. 6-7:30pm..$15 or 2 for $20, Cash only please. (All are welcome regardless of what can be given!) Ages ~13+ Pregnancy friendly!
26 MONDAY
JAZZ ESTATE Big Band Monday with Hornzz 6:30-9:30pm
LINNEMAN’S Poets Monday 7:30 start; featured poet Benjamin Gray at 9pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch French Club 4-5pm; Pajama Story Time 6:30-7pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Drop-In Job Help! (12-3pm); Teacher in the Library (4-6pm)
NORTHCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Food/Clothing Pantry (NorthcottHouse.org) for 53212 zipcode only 11am-2pm
27 TUESDAY
DRY HOOTCH CAFÉ Riverwest Elders Conversation and Coffee 3-5pm
HIGH DIVE TAN, Look Vibrant (Montreal), Amanda Huff 9:30pm
JAZZ ESTATE MYSO Jam Session 7-11pm
MIRAMAR THEATRE Funtcase, Stratus, D-Ski 9pm ($26-85)
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Drop-In Job Help! (1-3pm); NaNoWriMo potential program
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Teacher in the Library (4-6:30pm)
NORTHCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Food/Clothing Pantry (NorthcottHouse.org) for 53212 zipcode only 11am-2pm
RIVERWEST FOOD PANTRY (Gaenslen School site) For residents of 53202, 53203, 53211, 53212 and 53217 zip codes, 8:30-10:30am
RIVERWEST PUBLIC HOUSE Testing Tuesday with UMOS Inc. 8-10pm.
UPTOWNER Turntable Tuesday w/ DJ Doc B
WOODLAND PATTERN OFFSITE TALK: @ Special Collections at UWM Library, 4th Floor. The Politics of Language in Native Cinema with Theodore Van Alst Jr. Time: to be determined. Free & open to the public.
WOODLAND PATTERN READING: Theodore Van Alst Jr., author of Sacred Smokes (UNM Press, 2018) & editor of The Faster Redder Road: The Best UnAmerican Stories of Stephen Graham Jones (UNM Press, 2015). Presented with the Milwaukee Native American Literary Cooperative. 7pm. $Give what you can.
28 WEDNESDAY
ALL PEOPLES CHURCH Food Pantry, 1-2pm
BLACK HUSKY BREWERY Quizmaster Trivia, with Triciclo Perú MKE, 7pm
HIGH DIVE DJ Dirtnap Ken 10pm
JAZZ ESTATE Mrs. Fun CD release show for “Truth” 8-11pm
JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OWL (Older. Wiser. Local.) programming: Modern Middle European Art 1-4pm
LINNEMAN’S Acoustic Open Stage feat. Josh Trimble; sign-up 9pm // starts 9:30pm
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Branch East Branch Chess Club (5:30pm); Bring Your Own Device (6pm)
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Teacher In the Library (4-6:30pm); Games for Grownups (4pm)
NORTHCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Food/Clothing Pantry (NorthcottHouse.org) for 53212 zipcode only 11am-2pm
VEGGAS Epic Karaoke 9pm
WOODLAND PATTERN POETRY READING: Krystal Languell, author of Gray Market (1913 Press, 2016) & Dominique Salas. 7pm. $Give what you can.
29 THURSDAY
JAZZ ESTATE Samba Da Vida MKE 7-8pm // Bossa Nova Night 8-11pm
JAZZ GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OWL (Older. Wiser. Local.) programming: Light Yoga Movement Breathing Singing by Pink House Studio
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – East Playgroup with Stories (10am)
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Close Knit Community Workshop (1-4pm); Teacher in the Library (4-5:30pm)
TANDEM 1848 W Fond du Lac Riverwest Elders Birthday Lunch Group 12:30-2:30pm
30 FRIDAY
ANGELO’S PIANO LOUNGE, 1686 N Van Buren, Julie’s Karaoke Piano Party! 9pm-1am
CIRCLE A Spud Bucket + Atheists & Airplanes 8pm / DJ Captain Recess 10pm Ex-Bombers (Ill.) + Floor Model 8pm / DJ French Connection 10pm
CLUB TIMBUKTU One Love Reggae `
COLECTIVO PROSPECT Live from the Back Room: Joe Richter Band
COMPANY BREWING Mac Miller Tribute Show – A Freespace Benefit for The New State. 9pm.
INTERNATIONAL GIFT SHOP – QUAKERS A holiday tradition! Fri., Nov. 30, 4-8pm and Sat., Dec. 1, 9-4pm (See Ad, pg. XX)
JAZZ ESTATE Hood Smoke 8-11pm // Late Night Session Sam Winternheimer Group 11:30pm-2am
LINNEMAN’S Beaumont James & The Wild Claims album release show with Steering Ships With Empty Bottles, 8pm, $5
MIRAMAR THEATRE Aqueous Fall Tour 2018 Egi. 9pm. $13-15.
MKE PUBLIC LIBRARY – MLK Branch Preschool Story Time (10-10:30am)
WOODLAND PATTERN POETRY READING: Anna Vitale, author of Detroit Detroit (Roof Books, 2017) & Daniel Owen, author of Restaurant Samsara (Furniture Press Books, 2018) 7pm. $Give what you can.