To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

ART

Random Color-Unexpected Results: Marilee Shepard and Connie Pelzek: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 4; 12-4 p.m. Feb. 5; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 11 (through Feb. 12), Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. opens Jan. 1 (through Feb. 15), http://www.almontgallery.org/.

Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art Exhibition of Drawings, Prints and Photographs: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 4-5, Carroll University Marceil Pultorak Atrium Gallery, 238 N. East Ave., Waukesha. (Through Feb. 11).

COMEDY

Stand Up Guys: 7 p.m. Feb. 3, Fox River Christian Church, S46 W24130 Lawnsdale Rd, Waukesha. $9 for general admission & $15 for artist circle (262) 544-6000 http://foxriverchristian.org/.

DANCES

Contra Dance: 7 p.m. Feb. 4 (through May 5), Prairie Hill Waldorf School, Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee. Lessons at 7 p.m. and dance 8 to 11 p.m. with live music and caller. $8, $5 students (262) 560-1428.

Beach Party Square Dance: 7:30-10 p.m. Feb. 4, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1052 Whiterock Ave., Waukesha. Presented by the Spring City Squares. Chuck Muecke calling. (414) 541-7288.

ETC.

Academic Night/Wax Museum/Open House: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2, St. Bruno Church, 266 W. Ottawa Ave., Dousman. Science Exhibits will be hosted in the gym. Wax Museum Exhibits will be located in the fourth grade classroom and the classroom across the hall from that. Families are welcome. (262) 965-2291 http://www.stbrunoparish.com/.

WADA Antiques Show & Sale: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 3; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 4; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 5, Waukesha County Expo Center - Forum Complex, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Event includes 55 quality dealers. Authenticity guaranteed. Free educational exhibit "An 1890s Milwaukee Saloon", $6 good for all three days (discount coupon online) http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Pajama Story Hour: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3, Books & Company, 1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc. Children’s stories and activities with a "hugs and kisses" theme, http://www.booksco.com/. 

Social Night: 7 p.m. Feb. 3, St. Anthony on the Lake, W280 N2101 Highway SS, Pewaukee. Play cards, board games and Texas Hold ’em and enjoy refreshments, $10, $35 for Texas Hold em tournament (must be 21) (262) 968-4638 http://www.stanthony.cc/.

Winterfest: Feb. 4, 5, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. (262) 696-4578 http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Family Free Days: 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4, Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Road, Milwaukee. Free http://www.milwaukeezoo.org.

Book signing: 1-3 p.m. Feb. 4, The Book Store, 208 E. Capitol Drive, Hartland. Author Mishka Zakharin will sign copies of his newest book, "The Green Lamp," his most recent poetry anthology "The Spleen of Fiery Dragons," as well as several of his previous titles.,.

NIGHT LIFE

Fat Andy: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Feb. 3, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. (262) 696-4578 http://sandbarsportspub.com.

The Boogie Men: 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Feb. 4, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. $12/Cover Includes T-Shirt and Entrance Fee (262) 696-4578 http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Jon Stone Band: 9 p.m. Feb. 4, MC’s Sports Bar, 711 Morgan Ave., Waukesha.

Big Kenny N’ 3D: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield. http://www.delafield-brewhaus.com.

PETS

How To Raise a Puppy and Keep Your Sanity: 12:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Free seminar teaches how to raise a socialized puppy that develops into a well behaved adult canine member of your family. Bring your 8- to 16-week-old puppy and participate, or just sit in. Puppies must have at least their first round of shots to attend. Registration is required if you are bringing a puppy.

RECREATION

Jeremiah Weed Ice Fishing Jamboree: 5 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 4, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Ice Fishing Tournament: 5 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 4, Delafield Legion Hall, 333 N. Lapham Peak Rd., Delafield. Sponsored by Delafield Sons of American Legion Squadron 196 on all area lakes. Weigh-in begins at 4 p.m. Register from 5 to 9 a.m. or in advance, $10 includes dinner (262) 64603930.

Ice Golf: 2:30 p.m. Feb. 4, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Ice Kickball Tournament: 11 a.m. Feb. 5, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Family Swim: 12:30-2 p.m. Feb. 4, 11 (through March 31), Swimtastic Swim School, 900 Tesch Ct., Waukesha. 262-549-SWIM http://www.Swimtastic.com.

THEATER

"Nunsense": 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2; 8 p.m. Feb. 3; 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Feb. 4; 2 p.m. Feb. 5, Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. $10-22 (262) 782-4430 http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents "To Kill a Mockingbird": 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2; 4 p.m., 8 p.m. Feb. 4; 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Feb. 5; 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8-9; 8 p.m. Feb. 10; 4 p.m., 8 p.m. Feb. 11 (through March 4), Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, 108 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. (414) 224-9490 http://www.milwaukeerep.com/.

"Love Letters": 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3-4, 10-11 (through Feb. 14), Theatre on Main, 25 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. $12-14 (262) 560-0564 http://www.theatreonmain.org.

Four Guyz "Always in Style": 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3-4; 2 p.m. Feb. 5; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 10-11 (through Feb. 26), Sunset Playhouse Studio Theater, 800 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com/.

"Crossing Delancey": 8 p.m. Feb. 3-4; 2 p.m. Feb. 5; 8 p.m. Feb. 10; 4 p.m., 8 p.m. Feb. 11 (through Feb. 19), Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. $10-$19 http://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

TheatreworksUSA presents "Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad": 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. $7 (262) 781-9520 http://www.wilson-center.com.

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

ART

Artworks: Art and Artisans Studio Creations: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 28, Waukesha County Expo Center — Forum Complex, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Artists from all over the Midwest will have fine art and crafts available at highly reduced prices. Free admission with two canned goods for the Waukesha Food Pantry, http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Watercolor Expressions VII: Jean Crane and Friends: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 25-28; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 29; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 30-31, Lake Country Gallery, W240-N3485 Pewaukee Road, Pewaukee. (Through Jan. 31).

Random Color-Unexpected Results: Marilee Shepard and Connie Pelzek: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 28; 12-4 p.m. Jan. 29; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 4 (through Feb. 12), Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. opens Jan. 1 (through Feb. 15), http://www.almontgallery.org/.

Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art Exhibition of Drawings, Prints and Photographs: 2-4 p.m. Jan. 28-29, Feb. 4 (through Feb. 11), Carroll University Marceil Pultorak Atrium Gallery, 238 N. East Ave., Waukesha. (Through Feb. 11).

AUTHOR VISITS

Hannah Pittard "The Fates Will Find Their Way": 7 p.m. Jan. 26, Books & Company, 1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc. Free (262) 567-0106 http://www.booksco.com/.

ETC.

Pewaukee Food Pantry Open House: 11:15-11:45 a.m. Jan. 29, Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 642 Main St., Pewaukee. http://www.pewaukeeumc.org/.

Waukesha Youth Snowmobile Group Bowling Meeting: 4-7 p.m. Jan. 29, Hartbrook Lanes, 550 Hartbrook Dr., Hartland. There will be a brief discussion about the youth representative position and the new youth group followed by bowling. Bumper bowling available for younger bowlers with parental supervision. RSVP by calling Andy Slaby at (262) 424-5917.

FOOD

Fish Fry: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 (through March 30), St. Charles Catholic Church, 313 Circle Dr., Hartland. Dinner includes all-you-can-eat Icelandic cod, French fries or baked potato, potato pancakes, homemade coleslaw, rye bread, beverage and dessert. Seniors get $1 off between 4:30 and 6 p.m. Carryouts available. $10.50 adults, $6.25 children 4 to 12, free for children 3 and younger.

Mostaccioli Madness Dinner: 5-8 p.m. Jan. 28, St. Anthony on the Lake, W280 N2101 Highway SS, Pewaukee. Dine in or carry out, $11 adults, $7 children 12 and older, free for children 3 and younger; advance tickets are $9 adults, $6 children (262) 567-7567 http://www.stanthony.cc/.

MUSIC

"Hot Tango": 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc. $25 adults, $20 seniors, $8 students.

Concert and Spaghetti Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 410 Highway NN, Mukwonago. With One Voice concert of contemporary Christian music. St John’s Brass, Handbell Choir, Handchime choir, Church Choir, Men’s Choir and Children’s Choirs will also present selections. All the musicians and singers will join together in "Shine, Jesus, Shine" as the closing piece. A spaghetti dinner served by the St John’s Ignite High School Students will start at 5:15 p.m.

Wisconsin Wind Orchestra "Pairings" concert and art auction: 8 p.m. Jan. 28, Carroll University Humphrey Memorial Chapel, 238 N. East Ave., Waukesha. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors 60 and older (262) 524-7633.

Prometheus Trio: 2 p.m. Jan. 29, Wilson Center Dawes Studio Theater, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. (262) 781-9520 http://www.wilson-center.com.

NIGHT LIFE

Karaoke: 8 p.m. Jan. 27, Kim’s Lakeside, W303-N2582 Maple Ave., Pewaukee. http://www.KimsLakeside.com.

Oil Can Harry: 8:30 p.m. Jan. 27, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. $5 Cover Charge http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Jon Stone Band: 9 p.m. Jan. 27, Nashotah Clubhouse, N44-W32988 Watertown Plank Road, Nashotah. .

Carpet Baggers/Mirage III: 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Jan. 28, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Mark Shurilla’s ’Day The Music Died’: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. (262) 781-9520 http://www.wilson-center.com.

Stuie & Friends: 8 p.m. Jan. 28, Kim’s Lakeside, W303-N2582 Maple Ave., Pewaukee. http://www.KimsLakeside.com.

South End Blues Band: 9 p.m. Jan. 28, Bosco’s Social Club, 260 W. Main St., Waukesha. http://www.boscosbar.com/.

PETS

Adopt a Friend: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 27, End of the Leash, State Highway 83, Genesee Depot. Stop in to see a variety of pets from Lakeland Animal Shelter available for adoption. http://www.endoftheleash.com.

Oom Pa Paws — Polka Party for HAWS: 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Jan. 28, Saxe’s, W325S1767 Mickle Rd, Delafield. Fundraiser includes live music from Carol & the Keynotes, door prizes, silent auction and cash bar. Chili and cookies will be served at 9 p.m., $20 in advance, $30 at the door http://saxesdining.com.

HAWS for Paws Bowl VII: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 29, Fracaro’s Lanes, 1430 Whiterock Ave, Waukesha. Fundraiser starts with check in at 10:30 a.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase., $15 includes three games and shoe rental or $50 for team of four, $62 team of five and $75 team of six (262) 490-2102.

RECREATION

Exercise Classes: 8:30-10:20 a.m. Jan. 25, 30, Feb. 1 (through Feb. 29), American Legion Post 375, 627 Highway NN, Mukwonago. Dancefit, dance routines set to music, is from 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Bodyfit, strength and conditioning class for the entire body, is from 9:35-10:20 a.m. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays., $5 day pass.

Family Swim: 12:30-2 p.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 4 (through March 31), Swimtastic Swim School, 900 Tesch Ct., Waukesha. 262-549-SWIM http://www.Swimtastic.com.

THEATER

"Nunsense": 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25-26; 8 p.m. Jan. 27; 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Jan. 28; 2 p.m. Jan. 29; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2; 8 p.m. Feb. 3; 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Feb. 4 (through Feb. 5), Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. $10-22 (262) 782-4430 http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com.

"Song and Dance Man": 10:30 a.m. Jan. 26-27; 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. Jan. 28, Sunset Playhouse Studio Theater, 800 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. $5-7 (262) 782-4430 http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com/.

"Main Street Idol 2012": 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27-28, Theatre on Main, 25 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. $12-14 (262) 560-0564 http://www.theatreonmain.org.

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

ART

Watercolor Expressions VII: Jean Crane and Friends: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 19-21; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 22; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 23-28 (through Jan. 31), Lake Country Gallery, W240-N3485 Pewaukee Road, Pewaukee. (Through Jan. 31).

Random Color-Unexpected Results: Marilee Shepard and Connie Pelzek: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 21; 12-4 p.m. Jan. 22; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 28 (through Feb. 12), Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. Opens Jan. 1 (through Feb. 15), http://www.almontgallery.org/.

Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art Exhibition of Drawings, Prints and Photographs, reception: 4-6 p.m. Jan. 21, Carroll University Marceil Pultorak Atrium Gallery, 238 N. East Ave., Waukesha. .

Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art Exhibition of Drawings, Prints and Photographs: 2-4 p.m. Jan. 22, 28 (through Feb. 11), Carroll University Marceil Pultorak Atrium Gallery, 238 N. East Ave., Waukesha. (Through Feb. 11).

DANCES

Square Dancing: 7:30-10 p.m. Jan. 21, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1052 Whiterock Ave., Waukesha.  Hosted by the Spring City Squares with Mike Richard. (262) 938-9687, (262) 938-9687.

ETC.

MPM archaeologist Carter Lupton discusses "Cleopatra, Her Life and Legend": 1 p.m. Jan. 21, Muskego Public Library, S73 W16663 Janesville Road, Muskego. http://www.ci.muskego.wi.us/Default.aspx?alias=www.ci.muskego.wi.us/library.

New Year, New You: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 24 (through March 27), Ayurveda Wellness, 2331 Silvernail Road, Pewaukee. (262) 389-5835 http://www.ayurvedawellness.org.

The Clutter Coach Course for Your Garage & Basement: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 25 (through Feb. 11), Menomonee Falls Community Center, W152 N8645 Margaret Road, Menomonee Falls. Learn how to decide what to keep, discard, or donate and how to organize what’s left, $12 residents, $14 nonresidents. (262) 250-4710 http://www.mfnw.org.

FESTIVALS

Waukesha JanBoree: Jan. 20-22. Three doors of indoor and outdoor family events and activities throughout Waukesha. Visit www.janboree.org for a complete listing.

Winter Fest: Noon Jan. 21, Monches Ball Park, Highway E and Center Oak Road, Monches. Fourth annual event hosted by North Lake Nomads Snowmobile Club. Come by car or use the snowmobile trail. Vintage snowmobile show, trophies, raffles, snowmobile rides, games, fire pits, food and refreshments. Donations for the food pantry accepted. No snowmobile swapping or carry-ins., (262) 370-5351.

MUSEUMS

JanBoree: Sensational Science: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Jan. 21, Waukesha County Museum, 101 W. Main St., Waukesha. Free Phone (262) 521-2859 http://www.waukeshacountymuseum.org/.

NIGHT LIFE

Don Weast Trio: 9 p.m. Jan. 19, Nice Ash Cigar Bar, 327 W. Main St., Waukesha. http://theniceash.com/.

Open Doors featuring Myles Wangerin: 8 p.m. Jan. 20, Dock of the Bay, Wisconsin Ave, Okauchee Lake. http://www.dockofthebayllc.com.

The Black Saints: 9 p.m. Jan. 20, Rooters, 901 Northview Road, Waukesha. http://www.rooters.com/.

Off tha Hook: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Jan. 20, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Winter Warmer Music Fest: 10 p.m. Jan. 20, Olympia Resort, 1350 Royale Mile Rd., Oconomowoc. .

Rosewood & Steel: 9:30 p.m. Jan. 21, Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield. http://www.delafield-brewhaus.com.

PETS

Pedicures for Rabbits & Guinea Pigs: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 21, Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha. HAWS volunteers are available for small animal nail trims. Please bring your pet in a carrier. No fee but cash donations to HAWS’ small animal fund are greatly appreciated.

Cool Your Paws at HAWS: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 21, Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha. HAWS joins Waukesha County’s Winter festival weekend with free activities at the shelter including adopt-a-thon, refreshments, contests for kids and pets and prizes.

RECREATION

Lapham Peak Ski Race: 10 a.m. Jan. 21, Lapham Peak State Park, W329-N846 County Highway C, Delafield. Hosted by the Friends of Lapham Peak State Park. Two warming shelters with heated facilities will be open. Hot food and snacks will be available to purchase. $5 middle and high schoolers, $25 adults (262) 646-3025 http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/lapham/.

THEATER

Waukesha STEM Academy’s "Into the Woods, Junior": 7 p.m. Jan. 19-21; 2 p.m. Jan. 22, Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. $12 http://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

"Nunsense": 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19; 8 p.m. Jan. 20; 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Jan. 21; 2 p.m. Jan. 22; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25-26; 8 p.m. Jan. 27; 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Jan. 28 (through Feb. 5), Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. $10-22 (262) 782-4430 http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com.

"Main Street Idol 2012": 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20-21, 27-28, Theatre on Main, 25 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. $12-14 (262) 560-0564 http://www.theatreonmain.org.

ACT Live!: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Jan. 21, Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. Free http://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

"Sylvester & the Magic Pebble": 3 p.m. Jan. 22, Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. (262) 670-0560 http://www.schauercenter.org.

Auditions for "God’s Favorite" by Neil Simon: 7 p.m. Jan. 23-24, Mukwonago Community Library, 300 Washington Ave., Mukwonago. Directed by Pat Hitt. Auditions will require a reading from the script. Characters include Benjamin, the dad, 50s; Ben Benjamin, the younger son, 20s; Sarah Benjamin, daughter, 20s; Rose Benjamin, the mom, 40s or 50s; David Benjamin, older son, 20s; Mady, the butler; Morris, the maid; Sydney Lipton, ageless, the messenger from God. Rehearsals are three weekday nights. Performances will be 7:30 p.m. March 30, 31 and 2 p.m. April 1 at the St James Mukwonago Activity Center, 830 County Road NN East, Mukwonago. (262) 470-3940.

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

Watercolor Expressions VII: Jean Crane and Friends: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 11-14; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 15; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 16 (through Jan. 31), Lake Country Gallery, W240-N3485 Pewaukee Road, Pewaukee. (Through Jan. 31).

Our Plastic Visage and the Rainbow Machine Complex: Dean Valadez Exhibit: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 14 (through Feb. 25), Ploch Art Gallery, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Jan. 6-Feb. 26, wilson-center.com/visual/ploch-art-gallery.php.

Random Color-Unexpected Results: Marilee Shepard and Connie Pelzek: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 14; 12-4 p.m. Jan. 15 (through Feb. 12), Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. Opens Jan. 1 (through Feb. 15), www.almontgallery.org/.

Milwaukee Area Teacher’s of Art-Drawing, Print & Photo Show: 4-6 p.m. Jan. 14 (through Feb. 11), Milwaukee Area Teacher’s of Art-Drawing, Print & Photo Show at Carroll University, 238 East Avenue, Waukesha. Free (414) 313-2456 www.carrollu.edu/newsevents/eventdetails.asp?id=257546.

DANCES

Knights of Columbus Friday Night Dance: 7-10 p.m. Jan. 13 (through April 20), St. James Catholic Church, 830 County Road NN, Mukwonago. Dance is for students in grades 5-8. All parents are required to review the rules and regulations with their children before signing them in. Agreement forms and information are available for download at www.mukwonagoknightsofcolumbus.org and are available at all area grade and middle school offices. (262) 893-4242.

ETC.

Stay & Play: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 13 (through May 25), Doubek Elementary School Gymnasium, 2040 Beulah Ave., East Troy. Free program sponsored by the East Troy Community School District offers safe playtime for children younger than kindergarten age, (262) 642-6730, Ext. 2242.

Tundra Challenge: 9 a.m. Jan. 14-15, Olympia Hotel, Resort, Spa & Conference Center, 1350 Royale Mile Rd., Oconomowoc. $65 for individuals and $220 for groups of four (rates will increase as the date nears) (855) 886-3724 webdesignbyliz.com/PSCC/Aug2009/aug2009.htm.

Used Book Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 14, Delafield Public Library, 500 Genesee St., Delafield. Sponsored by the Friends of Delafield public Library, www.delafieldlibrary.org/.

Pewaukee’s Got Talent: 6 p.m. Jan. 14, Pewaukee High School, 510 Lake St., Pewaukee. Features local talent, silent auction and refreshments. (262) 695-8218.

Winter Fest: Jan. 21, Monches Ball Park, Highway E and Center Oak Road, Monches. Fourth annual event hosted by North Lake Nomads Snowmobile Club. Come by car or use the snowmobile trail. Vintage snowmobile show, trophies, raffles, snowmobile rides, games, fire pits, food and refreshments. Donations for the food pantry accepted. No snowmobile swapping or carry-ins., (262) 370-5351.

Bob and Rocco Gun show: Jan. 13-15, Forum Building, Waukesha County Expo Center. 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5; children 12 and younger, free. www.bobandrocco.com.

Waukesha Expo Market: Jan. 14-15, Arena, Waukesha County Expo Center. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Estate and attic treasurers, collectibles, furniture and repair services, depression glass, sports items, more.

FOOD

Holy Apostles Fish Fry: 4-7 p.m. Jan. 13 (through April 6), Holy Apostles, 16000 W. National Ave., New Berlin. All meals include baked or breaded cod, parsley potatoes or French fries, coleslaw, applesauce, rye bread, homemade dessert, milk and coffee (beer and soda extra), $9.50 adults, $8.50 seniors, $10.50 fish and shrimp, $4.75 children 5 to 12, $2.50 children 4 and under (262) 786-7330.

Fish Fry: 4-7 p.m. Jan. 13, St. Agnes Parish, 12801 W. Fairmount Ave., Butler. Dinner includes deep fried cod, coleslaw, bread and choice of potato, $7.

MUSIC

Winter Band Concert: 7 p.m. Jan. 12, Pewaukee High School, 510 Lake St., Pewaukee. (262) 691-2100.

Mid-Michigan Brass Quintet presented by the Kettle Moraine Chamber Music Series: 7 p.m. Jan. 13, Ivan’s Backstage, 2093 Division St., East Troy. $5 — $10 (937) 231-9234.

Copper Box: 7 p.m. Jan. 13-14, Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc. Cabaret café features the Cajun Roadhouse Band and a New Orleans Style meal. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., Show only: $20 adults, $8 students; Dinner and show: $27.50 adults, $15.50 students. www.theoac.net
 

NIGHT LIFE

Marcell: 7 p.m. Jan. 13, Butler Inn of Pewaukee, 742 Glacier Road, Pewaukee.

Tim Castle & Young Southern: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Jan. 13, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. sandbarsportspub.com.

Weird Science: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Jan. 14, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. sandbarsportspub.com.

RECREATION

Exercise Classes: 8:30-10:20 a.m. Jan. 11, 16 (through Feb. 29), American Legion Post 375, 627 Highway NN, Mukwonago. Dancefit, dance routines set to music, is from 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Bodyfit, strength and conditioning class for the entire body, is from 9:35-10:20 a.m. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays., $5 day pass.

Family Swim: 12:30-2 p.m. Jan. 14 (through March 31), Swimtastic Swim School, 900 Tesch Ct., Waukesha. 262-549-SWIM http://www.Swimtastic.com.

THEATER

“Nunsense”: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12; 8 p.m. Jan. 13; 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Jan. 14; 2 p.m. Jan. 15 (through Feb. 5), Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. $10-22 (262) 782-4430 www.sunsetplayhouse.com.

Hartford Players Dinner Theater presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13-14; 1 p.m. Jan. 15 (through Jan. 22), Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. (262) 670-0560 www.schauercenter.org.

Stagekids Productions presents “Seussical, the Musical, Jr.”: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13; 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. (262) 670-0560 www.schauercenter.org.

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

ART

Jean Crane and Friends "Watercolor Expressions VII": 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 5-7; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 8; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 9-11 (through Jan. 31), Lake Country Gallery, Pewaukee Rd, Pewaukee. Through Jan. 31.

Our Plastic Visage and the Rainbow Machine Complex: Dean Valadez Exhibit: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 7 (through Feb. 25), Ploch Art Gallery, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Jan. 6-Feb. 26, http://wilson-center.com/visual/ploch-art-gallery.php.

Random Color-Unexpected Results: Marilee Shepard and Connie Pelzek: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 7; 12-4 p.m. Jan. 8 (through Feb. 12), Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. opens Jan. 1 (through Feb. 15), http://www.almontgallery.org/.

COMEDY

Heebie Jeebies Family Comedy Music Show: 1-3 p.m. Jan. 7, Arrowhead High School North Campus, 800 North Ave., Hartland. Children's theater performance by Glen Everhart of St. Cloud, Minn., presented by Lake Country Children’s Theatre, $6 at the door (262) 966-7012.

DANCES

Contra Dance: 7 p.m. Jan. 7 (through May 5), Prairie Hill Waldorf School, Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee. Lessons at 7 p.m. and dance 8 to 11 p.m. with live music and caller. $8, $5 students (262) 560-1428.

ETC.

Three Pillars Open House: 4-6:30 p.m. Jan. 5, Three Pillars Wellness Connection, 400 N. Main St., Dousman. Take a guided tour of the state-of-the-art facility, have a chair massage and have appetizers. Tour starts at Hickory Suites Rehabilitation entrance; look for the balloons.

Pajama Time Story Hour: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6, Books & Company, 1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc. http://www.booksco.com/.

AllWriters’ Seventh Birthday & the Friday Night Free For All!: 7 p.m. Jan. 6, All Writers Workplace and Workshop, 234 Brook St. Unit 2, Waukesha. Free (262) 446-0284 http://www.allwriters.org.

Waukesha County Park System Citizens Cross-Country Ski Race: 9 a.m. Jan. 7, Nashotah Park, W330-N5113 Highway C, Nashotah. Snow conditions permitting. 9 a.m. registration, 10:30 a.m. 1-mile race for children ages 10 and younger, and 11:30 a.m. 5K and 12.5K races for ages 11 and older, $20, $40 family plus park entrance fees (262) 896-8074.

Rescuing Regina, Rescuing the Broken U.S. Immigration System: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 7, Ascension Lutheran Church, 1415 Dopp St., Waukesha. Immigration Forum features Sister Josephe Marie Flynn, author of "Rescuing Regina: the Battle to Save a Friend from Deportation and Death," and her friend, Regina Bakala, a Congolese political refugee. Attorney Joseph Rivas, an expert on immigration law, and Sister Barbara Pfarr, director of the WISDOM Immigration Imitative, will also speak. Registration is from 9 to 9:30 a.m. The event is free. The forum is sponsored by SOPHIA and the Plowshare Center.

Wonderful World of Weddings Show: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Jan. 7-8, Wisconsin Exposition Center, 640 S. 84th St., Milwaukee. $9 (262) 367-5500 http://www.wistatefair.com/index.html.

Meat Raffle: 1-5 p.m. Jan. 7, Mugshots, Elm Ave, Pewaukee. Sponsored by the Pewaukee VFW Post 9537, (262) 501-9894.

Winter Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 8, Oconomowoc Landscape and Supply Garden Center, County Road K, Oconomowoc. There will be seasonal produce, candy, meats, artisan cheese, eggs, soups, granola, baked goods, mushrooms, pastas and more. Chef Brian Shoemaker, of Taher Inc. will hold a demonstration from 11 a.m. to noon and staff from Oconomowoc Landscape will hold a landscaping demonstration from noon to 1:30 p.m., (262) 567-2666.

New Year, New You: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 10 (through March 27), Ayurveda Wellness, 2331 Silvernail Road, Pewaukee. (262) 389-5835 http://www.ayurvedawellness.org.

FILMS

"Green Fire" Wild Ones presentation: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 10, Menomonee Falls Public Library, W156-N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls. Film about Aldo Leopold’s land ethic, free (414) 881-4017 http://home.mf.lib.wi.us/.

MUSIC

Bach Chamber Choir presents Carol Festival: 3 p.m. Jan. 8, St. Mary’s Catholic Church School, 13000 Juneau Blvd., Elm Grove. A grand celebration of the season featuring Pergolesi’s "Magnificat" and other seasonal music, $17 in advance, $18 at the door (414) 427-7160.

NIGHT LIFE

Marcell: 7 p.m. Jan. 6 (through Jan. 13), Butler Inn of Pewaukee, 742 Glacier Road, Pewaukee. .

Jimmy "Big Bopper" Prince presents The Elvis Birthday Bash!: 8 p.m. Jan. 7, American Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee. $15 / $20 (414) 327-6244 http://www.serbhall.com.

Albatross: 9 p.m. Jan. 7, Stolley’s Hogg Alley, 2008 Venice Beach Rd., Oconomowoc. http://stolleyshoggalley.com.

THEATER

A.C.T. Boot Camp: 7 p.m. Jan. 7, Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. Free http://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

ART

Jean Crane and Friends "Watercolor Expressions VII": 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 28-30, Jan. 2-4 (through Jan. 31), Lake Country Gallery, Pewaukee Rd, Pewaukee. Through Jan. 31.

Random Color-Unexpected Results: Marilee Shepard and Connie Pelzek: 12-4 p.m. Jan. 1 (through Feb. 12), Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. Opens Jan. 1 (through Feb. 15), http://www.almontgallery.org/.

ETC.

Country Christmas Holiday Light Display: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 28-29; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 30-31, Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Rd., Waukesha. Drive-through light display in its 16th year features a 1.5-mile winding trail of more than a million lights in festively decorated scenes., $15 per carload (262) 970-5165 http://www.countryspringshotel.com.

High School Book Club –"Hunger Games": 2 p.m. Dec. 29, Oconomowoc Public Library, 200 W. South St., Oconomowoc.

Family Swim: 12:30-2 p.m. Dec. 31 (through March 31), Swimtastic Swim School, 900 Tesch Ct., Waukesha. 262-549-SWIM http://www.Swimtastic.com.

FILMS

"Kung Fu Panda 2": 2:15 p.m. Dec. 29; 11 a.m. Dec. 30, Menomonee Falls Public Library, W156-N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls. Rated PG; 90 minutes, free (262) 532-8915 http://home.mf.lib.wi.us/.

Holiday Movie Fest: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Dec. 29, Delafield Public Library, 500 Genesee St., Delafield. "Polar Express" for children, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Tim Burton’s "The Nightmare before Christmas" for teens 3-5 p.m.; "Bishop’s Wife" for adults 5:30-7:30 p.m., http://www.delafieldlibrary.org/.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

New Year’s Eve Party: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Wilkinson Woods, 999 E. Summit Ave., Oconomowoc. http://www.laureategroup.com.

The Sandcarvers: 5 p.m. Dec. 31, House Of Guinness, 354 W. Main St., Waukesha. .

New Year’s Eve Celebration: 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Higbee-Higbee Band: 7 p.m. Dec. 31, Eagles Club, 709 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha. http://eagles453.org/default.htm.

Jon Stone Band: 8 p.m. Dec. 31, MC’s Sports Bar, 711 Morgan Ave., Waukesha.

New Year’s Eve Argentine Tango Milonga with live music by Quinteto Yzafa: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31, Casa di Danza, 21415 W. Greenfield Ave., New Berlin. $20.

Georgia Overdrive: 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Knucklehead Pub, 100 South St., Eagle. http://knuckleheadpub.com/.

New Year’s Eve with Boomer Nation: 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Stone Bank Pub & Eatery, N67-W33395 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc. (262) 966-1995 http://www.stonebankpub.com/.

DJ James Barnes: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield. http://www.delafield-brewhaus.com.

The Brew City Rockers at AJ’s Annual New Year’s Eve Bash: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31, AJs Bar & Grill, Boxhorn Dr, Muskego. http://www.ajsbargrill.com/.

NIGHT LIFE

Major Tom: 8 p.m. Dec. 29, Stone Bank Pub & Eatery, N67-W33395 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc. http://www.stonebankpub.com/.

Marcell: 7 p.m. Dec. 30 (through Jan. 13), Butler Inn of Pewaukee, 742 Glacier Road, Pewaukee. .

Jon Stone Band: 8 p.m. Dec. 30, Kim’s Lakeside, Maple Ave, Pewaukee. http://www.KimsLakeside.com.

Dual Rock: 9 p.m. Dec. 30, Rooters, 901 Northview Road, Waukesha. http://www.rooters.com/.

Georgia Overdrive: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 30, Coach House Grill, W233-S7260 Vernon Lane, Big Bend. http://www.coachhousegrill.com.

THEATER

"Annie": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28-29; 8 p.m. Dec. 30; 6 p.m. Dec. 31, Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. $10-$22 (262) 782-4430 http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com.

"Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets": 8 p.m. Dec. 30-31; 2 p.m. Jan. 1, Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. $10-$19 (262) 547-0708 http://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

“That’s Entertainment!”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29-30, Lake Country Playhouse, 221 E. Capitol Drive, Hartland. $18 - $20 (262) 367-4697 http://www.lakecountryplayhouse.net/index.html.

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

ART

Jean Crane and Friends "Watercolor Expressions VII": 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 22-23, 26-30 (through Jan. 31), Lake Country Gallery, Pewaukee Rd, Pewaukee. Through Jan. 31.

One Woman’s Passion: The Jane Doud Collection of Wisconsin Artists: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 22-24, 26, Ploch Art Gallery, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. http://wilson-center.com/visual/ploch-art-gallery.php.

The Art of the Gift Holiday Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 22; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 23; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 24; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 26-29; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 30; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 31, Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. (Through Dec.), http://www.almontgallery.org/.

ETC.

Family Swim: 12:30-2 p.m. Dec. 24, 31 (through March 31), Swimtastic Swim School, 900 Tesch Ct., Waukesha. 262-549-SWIM http://www.Swimtastic.com.

39 Clues Book Club: 2 p.m. Dec. 27, Oconomowoc Public Library, 200 W. South St., Oconomowoc.

FILMS

Holiday Movie Fest: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Dec. 29, Delafield Public Library, 500 Genesee St., Delafield. "Polar Express" for children, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Tim Burton’s "The Nightmare Before Christmas" for teens 3-5 p.m.; "Bishop’s Wife" for adults 5:30-7:30 p.m., http://www.delafieldlibrary.org/.

HOLIDAYS

Country Christmas Holiday Light Display: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 22; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 23-24; 5-9 p.m. Dec. 25-29; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 30-31, Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Rd., Waukesha. Drive-through light display in its 16th year features a 1.5-mile winding trail of more than a million lights in festively decorated scenes., $15 per carload (262) 970-5165 http://www.countryspringshotel.com.

The Season of Light: 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Charles Z. Horwitz Planetarium, S14-W28167 Madison St., Waukesha. Program investigates the most fascinating winter celebrations from all over the world and offers explanations for the mysterious Christmas Star, $4 adults, $3 children and seniors http://www.waukeshaschools.com/planet/.

MUSEUMS

Depot Museum: 1-4 p.m. Dec. 24, The Depot Museum, N63 W23791 Main St., Sussex. The museum showcases local artifacts and has an extensive research department and a small gift shop. It will be open the second and fourth Saturday of each month, January through March by appointment. Call Fred Keller (262) 246-3603.

MUSIC

Holiday Classics with Lisa Baumann: 2-3 p.m. Dec. 22, Wilkinson Woods, 999 E. Summit Ave., Oconomowoc. http://www.laureategroup.com.

NIGHT LIFE

Ian Gould: 8 p.m. Dec. 22, Stone Bank Pub & Eatery, N67-W33395 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc. http://www.stonebankpub.com/.

Phil Norby: 8 p.m. Dec. 22, Rox Bar & Grill, 2820 N. Grandview Blvd., Pewaukee. .

Fran the Piano Man: 7-11 p.m. Dec. 23, Weissgerber’s Golden Mast Inn, W349-N5293 Lacy’s Lane, Okauchee Lake. Free Admission http://www.weissgerbers.com/goldenmast/index.html.

Jon Stone Band: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 23, Eagles Club, 709 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha. http://eagles453.org/default.htm.

SandBar’s Christmas Party: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 23, SandBar Sports Pub, Prospect Ave, Pewaukee. http://sandbarsportspub.com.

THEATER

Waukesha Civic Theatre Presents "Nuncrackers - the Nunsense Christmas Musical": 7 p.m. Dec. 22; 8 p.m. Dec. 23, Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. 15.00 - General Seating - Mention this ad, purchase one ticket @ full price & receive one ticket @ 1/2 price! (262) 547-0708 http://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

"Annie": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22; 8 p.m. Dec. 23; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28-29; 8 p.m. Dec. 30; 6 p.m. Dec. 31, Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. $10-$22 (262) 782-4430 http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com.

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

ART

Jean Crane and Friends "Watercolor Expressions VII": 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 14-17; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 18; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 19-23 (through Jan. 31), Lake Country Gallery, Pewaukee Rd, Pewaukee. Through Jan. 31.

The Art of the Gift Holiday Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 14-15; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 16; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 17; 12-4 p.m. Dec. 18; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 19-22; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 23; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 24 (through Dec. 31), Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. (Through Dec.), http://www.almontgallery.org/.

DANCE

Knights of Columbus Friday Night Dance: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 16 (through April 20), St. James Catholic Church, 830 County Road NN, Mukwonago. Dance is for students in grades 5-8. All parents are required to review the rules and regulations with their children before signing them in. Agreement forms and information are available for download at www.mukwonagoknightsofcolumbus.org and are available at all area grade and middle school offices. (262) 893-4242.

The Nutcracker Ballet: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17; 2 p.m. Dec. 18, Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc. Presented by the MainStage Academy of Dance. $1 of every ticket sold will be split and donated to Lake Country Free Clinic and Oconomowoc Urgent Needs. Nonperishable food donations will be given to the Oconomowoc Food Pantry. $14.50 adults, $12 grades 12 and younger (262) 965-5763.

Square Dancing: 7:30-10 p.m. Dec. 17, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1052 Whiterock Ave., Waukesha. Hosted by the Spring City Squares with Curt Braffet calling. (262) 938-9687.

ETC.

Fun with Faith Bible Club: 3:30-5 p.m. Dec. 15, Big Bend Elementary School, Big Bend Dr., Big Bend. For grades K-2 in Room 315.

Stay & Play: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Dec. 16 (through May 25), Doubek Elementary School Gymnasium, 2040 Beulah Ave., East Troy. Free program sponsored by the East Troy Community School District offers safe playtime for children younger than kindergarten age, (262) 642-6730, Ext. 2242.

Rocco Memorial Gun Show: 3-8 p.m. Dec. 16; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 17; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 18, Waukesha County Expo Center — Forum Complex, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. $5 adults, free children 12 and younger http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Bingo and Wii Bowling for Adults: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 16, Eagle Municipal Building, 820 E. Main Street, Eagle. An evening of games includes pizza and soda.

Service of Hope and Light: 4 p.m. Dec. 18, North Prairie United Methodist Church, 107 N. Main St., North Prairie. The service is for those who find it difficult to celebrate Christmas because they have experienced the loss of a loved one, a divorce or other difficult circumstances. The nondenominational service will focus on the hope in the midst of suffering. All are welcome.

Moms in Touch Prayer Group: 8:30-9 a.m. Dec. 20, Moms in Touch Prayer Group, 1258 River Park Circle West, Mukwonago. (262) 363-2331.

Free Senior Bingo: 10-11 a.m. Dec. 20 (through Jan. 17), Mukwonago Town Hall, W320 S8315 Beulah Road, Mukwonago. Presented by the Town of Mukwonago Recreation Department. Enjoy free coffee, prizes, friendship and fun. http://www.townofmukwonago.us.

FILMS

"Larry Crowne": 2:15 p.m. Dec. 15, Menomonee Falls Public Library, Pilgrim Rd, Menomonee Falls. Rated PG-13, 136 minutes, free (262) 532-8912 http://home.mf.lib.wi.us/.

"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides": 6:15 p.m. Dec. 15, Menomonee Falls Public Library, Pilgrim Rd, Menomonee Falls. Rated PG-13, 136 minutes, free (262) 532-8912 http://home.mf.lib.wi.us/.

FOOD

Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Dec. 18, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Center, W314 N7462 Highway 83, North Lake. Hosted by Blessed Teresa Youth Workcampers, breakfast includes all you can eat pancakes, sausage, applesauce and refreshments. A Christmas cookie sale will be held in conjunction with the breakfast. $7 adults, $5 seniors and children 3 to 12 years old, free for children 2 and younger

HOLIDAYS

Country Christmas Holiday Light Display: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 14-15; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 16-17; 5-9 p.m. Dec. 18-22; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 23-24 (through Dec. 31), Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Rd., Waukesha. Drive-through light display in its 16th year features a 1.5-mile winding trail of more than a million lights in festively decorated scenes., $15 per carload (262) 970-5165 http://www.countryspringshotel.com.

DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester St., Suite 300, Mukwonago. Practical and encouraging evening for adults experiencing separation and divorce during the holidays. There is no cost. Call to register. Free child care with preregistration.

The Season of Light: 7 p.m. Dec. 15; 1 p.m. Dec. 17; 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Charles Z. Horwitz Planetarium, Madison St, Waukesha. Program investigates the most fascinating winter celebrations from all over the world and offers explanations for the mysterious Christmas Star, $4 adults, $3 children and seniors http://www.waukeshaschools.com/planet/.

Catherine’s Corner Holiday Weekend: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 16-18, Catherine’s Corner, S42 W31428 Highway 83, Genesee. Art gift sale, special seasonal food and drinks, music, face painting (1:30-3 p.m. Saturday) visits by Santa (2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday), wine tasting (2-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday).

Breakfast with Santa: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Dec. 17, American Legion Post 196, 333 N. Lapham Peak Rd., Delafield. Bring the kids for a hearty breakfast and pictures with Santa. Donation of $8 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.

Breakfast with Santa: 9 a.m. Dec. 17, St. John’s United Church of Christ, N67 W28321 Sussex Road, Merton. The event will include a warm breakfast, Christmas carols, visits with Santa and more. Reservations are helpful, but walk-ins are welcome. $6 adults, $3 children (262) 538-1912.

Winter TYME Indoor Market and Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 17, TYME OUT Youth Ministry and Retreat Center, W332N6786 County Road C, Nashotah. Cookie decorating, pictures with Santa plus market items and crafts including locally made baked goods, soups, candies, quilts, soap, jewelry, artwork and much more.

Joyful Giving: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Dec. 17, Joyful Giving, 323 N. Wales Road, Wales. Representatives from Kettle Moraine Food Pantry, Hebron House, Donna Lexa Community Art Center, Hope Center and Lake Area Free Clinic will accept donations on behalf of others for alternative gift giving. Sponsored by Jerusalem Presbyterian Church. (262) 244-0846.

Christmas Card Creations: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 17, Delafield Public Library, 500 Genesee St., Delafield. Children and their families can drop in to create their own Christmas cards. There will be a separate area for adults, too, to make cards. http://www.delafieldlibrary.org/.

Stories with Santa: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Dec. 17, Hartland Public Library, 110 E. Park Ave., Hartland. Santa Claus will visit the library to read some of his favorite holiday stories to children. Light refreshments will be served; cameras are welcome.

Winter Wonders: 11 a.m. Dec. 17, Charles Z. Horwitz Planetarium, Madison St, Waukesha. Program explores the wonderful traditions and celebrations of the winter solstice. $4 adult, $3 children and seniors http://www.waukeshaschools.com/planet/.

Christmas Party/Customer Appreciation: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 17, Suhmer’s Saloon, 201 Kettle Moraine Dr., Eagle. Enjoy rockabilly and western swing music by The Cathouse Drifters (9 p.m.-1 a.m.) plus free appetizers, giveaways, raffles and drink specials. http://www.suhmerssaloon.com/.

Breakfast with Father Christmas: 9 a.m., 1 p.m. Dec. 17, Old World Wisconsin, Hwy 67, Eagle. Adults $17, children 5-12 $9, children 4 and under free. Reservations required. http://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/.

Santa Photos for the entire family (PETS included): 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 18, PetSmart Brookfield, Main St, Brookfield. $9.95 (262) 782-9261 http://www.petsmart.com/.

MUSIC

Celtic Christmas Concert: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 16, Hawks Inn Visitor Center, 426 Wells St., Delafield. Bramble and Rose duo Matt and Shannon Heaton will perform "Fine Winter’s Night" featuring songs from the 12th-21st centuries. $15 (262) 719-4160.

Wondrous Mystery — Christmas Concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 17, Ascension Lutheran Church, 1415 Dopp St., Waukesha. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $7 students.

Handel’s Messiah: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 18, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Pilgrim Rd, Menomonee Falls. Free (262) 251-2740 http://www.holycrosslutheran.org.

Master Singers of Milwaukee Christmas Concert: 3 p.m. Dec. 18, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 20275 Davidson Rd., Brookfield. (414) 364-8089.

Wondrous Mystery — Christmas Concert: 4 p.m. Dec. 18, St. Jerome Catholic Church, S Silver Lake St, Oconomowoc. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $7 students.

NIGHT LIFE

All Star SUPERband "Count Basie": 6-8:15 p.m. Dec. 15, 22 (through Dec. 29), O’Donoghue’s Irish Pub, 13225 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove. http://www.odonoghuesirishpub.com/.

Evan and Tom Leahy: 6 p.m. Dec. 15, Revere’s Wells Street Tavern, 505 Wells St., Delafield. http://thewellsstreettavern.com/.

Bobby Way & OC Woods open jam: 8 p.m. Dec. 15, 22 (through Dec. 29), Cali’s Grille Room, 1005 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield. .

Marydel Rae: 8 p.m. Dec. 15, Stone Bank Pub & Eatery, N67-W33395 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc. http://www.stonebankpub.com/.

Burgundy Ties: 9 p.m. Dec. 15, Nice Ash Cigar Bar, 327 W. Main St., Waukesha. http://theniceash.com/.

Diamonds & Martinis: 7-11 p.m. Dec. 16, Weissgerber’s Golden Mast Inn, W349-N5293 Lacy’s Lane, Okauchee Lake. Free Admission http://www.weissgerbers.com/goldenmast/index.html.

New Dog Trick: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 16, SandBar Sports Pub, Prospect Ave, Pewaukee. http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Maples Road Blues Band: 8 p.m. Dec. 17, Randy’s Waterline Saloon, N50-W34474 Road P, Okauchee Lake. .

Jon Stone Band: 9 p.m. Dec. 17, Master Z’s Cue Club, 2454 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha. http://www.masterzs.com.

Choogy: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 17, SandBar Sports Pub, Prospect Ave, Pewaukee. $3 http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Andrea & the Mods: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield. http://www.delafield-brewhaus.com.

RECREATION

Exercise Classes: 8:30-10:20 a.m. Dec. 14, 19, 21, American Legion Post 375, 627 Highway NN, Mukwonago. Dancefit and Bodyfit Exercise Classes with Carol Johnson. Dancefit, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., features dance routines set to music. Bodyfit, 9:35 to 10:20 a.m., is a strength and conditioning class. Call Carol Johnson at (262) 662-2293., $5 day pass.

THEATER

"Annie": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15; 8 p.m. Dec. 16; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Dec. 17; 2 p.m. Dec. 18; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21-22; 8 p.m. Dec. 23 (through Dec. 31), Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. $10-$22 (262) 782-4430 http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com.

Waukesha Civic Theatre Presents "Candy Cane Tales And Holiday Carols": 7 p.m. Dec. 16; 2 p.m., 6 p.m. Dec. 17; 2 p.m. Dec. 18, Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. $10-$19 http://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

Old World Wisconsin Dinner Theater Presents "Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol": 7 p.m. Dec. 16-17; 1 p.m. Dec. 18, Old World Wisconsin, Hwy 67, Eagle. Performance of Tom Mula’s "Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol.", $20-$60 http://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/.

Irving Berlin’s "White Christmas": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16-17; 3:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Mukwonago High School, 605 W. School Rd., Mukwonago. Presented by the Mukwonago Village Players.

"A Christmas Story": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16-17; 2 p.m. Dec. 18, Lake Country Playhouse, 221 E. Capitol Drive, Hartland. $15 (262) 367-4697 http://www.lakecountryplayhouse.net/index.html.

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

ART

Jean Crane and Friends "Watercolor Expressions VII": 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 8-10; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 11; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 12-17 (through Jan. 31), Lake Country Gallery, Pewaukee Rd, Pewaukee. Through Jan. 31.

One Woman’s Passion: The Jane Doud Collection of Wisconsin Artists: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 8-10, 12-17 (through Dec. 26), Ploch Art Gallery, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. http://wilson-center.com/visual/ploch-art-gallery. php.

The Art of the Gift Holiday Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 8; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 9; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 10; 12-4 p.m. Dec. 11; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 12-15; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 16; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 17 (through Dec. 31), Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. (Through Dec.), http://www.almontgallery.org/.

AUTHOR VISITS

Jennifer Chiaverini "The Wedding Quilt": 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Books & Company, 1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc. (262) 567-0106 http://www.booksco.com/.

ETC.

Fish Fry: 4-7 p.m. Dec. 9 (through Jan. 13), St. Agnes Parish, 12801 W. Fairmount Ave., Butler. Dinner includes deep fried cod, coleslaw, bread and choice of potato, $7.

Winter Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Oconomowoc Landscape and Supply Garden Center, N68 W7850 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc. (262) 567-2666.

FILMS

Family Movie: 1 p.m. Dec. 7, Alice Baker Memorial Public Library, 820 E. Main St., Eagle. Bring a pillow. Snacks provided by the library.

HOLIDAYS

Country Christmas Holiday Light Display: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 8; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 9-10; 5-9 p.m. Dec. 11-15; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 16-17 (through Dec. 31), Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Rd., Waukesha. Drive-through light display in its 16th year features a 1.5-mile winding trail of more than a million lights in festively decorated scenes., $15 per carload (262) 970-5165 http://www.countryspringshotel.com.

The Season of Light: 7 p.m. Dec. 1; 1 p.m. Dec. 3; 7 p.m. Dec. 8; 1 p.m. Dec. 10; 7 p.m. Dec. 15; 1 p.m. Dec. 17 (through Dec. 22), Charles Z. Horwitz Planetarium, Madison St, Waukesha. Program investigates the most fascinating winter celebrations from all over the world and offers explanations for the mysterious Christmas Star, $4 adults, $3 children and seniors http://www.waukeshaschools.com/planet/.

Strorytime with Mrs. Patty: 9-11 a.m. Dec. 8, Catherine’s Corner, S42 W31428 Highway 83, Genesee. Tales and tunes with a holiday theme for preschoolers.

An English Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1600 Genesee St., Delafield. Presented by the Lutheran A Cappella Choir of Milwaukee, $15 adults, $12 seniors and students.

Breakfast with Santa: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Dec. 10, St. Charles Catholic Church, 313 Circle Dr., Hartland. Annual event includes pancakes, sausage and applesauce with family-style dessert plate. There will be photos with Santa, raffles, living Nativity, Secret Santa Gift Shop and music. Tickets available at the door. $9 adults, $8 seniors, $6 children 3 and younger.

Joyful Giving: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Dec. 10, 17, Joyful Giving, 323 N. Wales Road, Wales. Representatives from Kettle Moraine Food Pantry, Hebron House, Donna Lexa Community Art Center, Hope Center and Lake Area Free Clinic will accept donations on behalf of others for alternative gift giving. Sponsored by Jerusalem Presbyterian Church. (262) 244-0846.

Gigantic Cookie Sale: 9-11 a.m. Dec. 10, First Congregational United Church of Christ, 815 S. Concord Rd., Oconomowoc. All bakery will be sold by the pound and some will be prepackaged. Shoppers may also browse the mixes in a jar.

Christmas Cookie Sale: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 10, Jerusalem Presbyterian Church, 207 W. Main St., Wales. Event includes homemade cookies sold by the dozen, ornament-making for kids, chili and hot dogs plus entertainment by the Kettle Moraine High School Jazz Band and Chorus.

Winter Wonders: 11 a.m. Dec. 10, 17, Charles Z. Horwitz Planetarium, Madison St, Waukesha. Program explores the wonderful traditions and celebrations of the winter solstice. $4 adult, $3 children and seniors http://www.waukeshaschools.com/planet/.

The Spirit of Christmas Past: 12-4 p.m. Dec. 10-11, Old World Wisconsin, Hwy 67, Eagle. $9-$16; $43 for families, http://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/.

Austrian Holiday Dinner: 4:30-8 p.m. Dec. 10-11, Old World Wisconsin, Hwy 67, Eagle. $70 http://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/.

Holiday Crafts/Stories: 12:30-4 p.m. Dec. 10, Kettle Moraine High School, 349 N. Oak Crest Dr., Wales. Even hosted by Kettle Moraine girls basketball team is for children 3 to 11. Snacks provided. Go to http://www.kmsd.edu/familyresources.cfm?subpage=220913 for form. $25, $20 each additional child.

Stone Bank Tree Lighting: 6 p.m. Dec. 10, Kuhtz’s General Store, W335 N6939 Stone Bank Road, Stone Bank. Santa will arrive at 4:30 p.m. and will visit with the children. Students from the Stone Bank School chorus will be performing.

VCY Christmas Rally: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 10, Waukesha County Expo Center — Arena, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Rally includes Christmas carols and a dramatic reading by Doug Whitley. Free will offering will be collected, http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Cookie Walk: 9 p.m. Dec. 10, St. John’s United Church of Christ, N67 W28321 Sussex Road, Sussex. (262) 538-1912.

Holiday Vendor Gift Show: 2:30-6 p.m. Dec. 11, Studios Etc, 124 E. Wisconsin, Oconomowoc. Free (800) 214-0548.

MUSEUMS

Depot Museum: 1-4 p.m. Dec. 10 (through Dec. 24), The Depot Museum, N63 W23791 Main St., Sussex. The museum showcases local artifacts and has an extensive research department and a small gift shop. It will be open the second and fourth Saturday of each month, January through March by appointment. Call Fred Keller (262) 246-3603.

MUSIC

Lorie Line: Christmas Bells: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. (262) 781-9520 http://www.wilson-center.com.

Waukesha Area Symphonic Band "Holiday Music": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Carroll University Shattuck Music Center, 218 N. East Ave, Waukesha. $5 (262) 370-6129.

Waukesha Choral Union "A Collage of Carols": 8 p.m. Dec. 9, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 300 Carroll St., Waukesha.

Danu: Christmas In Ireland: 3 p.m., 8 p.m. Dec. 10, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. (262) 781-9520 http://www.wilson-center.com.

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops: 2 p.m. Dec. 11, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. (262) 781-9520 http://www.wilson-center.com.

An Andy Williams Christmas: 3 p.m. Dec. 11, Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220-N6151 Townline Road, Sussex. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $6 students http://www.hamiltonfineartscenter.com/.

Waukesha Choral Union "A Collage of Carols": 3 p.m. Dec. 11, St. Catherine Catholic Church, W359 N5930 Brown St, Oconomowoc. http://www.stcathofalex.com/.

Sounds of the Season: 6 p.m. Dec. 11, Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc. Presented by the Lake Country Orchestra, $11.

Community Christmas Sing-Along: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Shorehaven Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1305 W. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc. Hear choirs from the community and the First Congregational UCC Handbell Choir. Punch and Christmas cookies will be served. (262) 560-6928.

NIGHT LIFE

The Boomers: 8 p.m. Dec. 8, Stone Bank Pub & Eatery, N67-W33395 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc. http://www.stonebankpub.com/.

D’Arez: 7-11 p.m. Dec. 9, Weissgerber’s Golden Mast Inn, W349-N5293 Lacy’s Lane, Okauchee Lake. Free Admission http://www.weissgerbers.com/goldenmast/index.html.

Christian Concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 9, Waukesha County Expo Center — Arena, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Featuring Big Daddy Weave’s Christmas Tour, $20 at the door, $15 in advance, $35 VIP seating with Meet and Greet http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Jon Stone Band: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Knucklehead Pub, 100 South St., Eagle. http://knuckleheadpub.com/.

Pat McCurdy: 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 9, SandBar Sports Pub, Prospect Ave, Pewaukee. http://sandbarsportspub.com.

THEATER

"Christmas in New York 2011": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10; 2 p.m. Dec. 11, Theatre on Main, 25 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. $12-14 (262) 560-0564 http://www.theatreonmain.org.

"Annie": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8; 8 p.m. Dec. 9; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Dec. 10; 2 p.m. Dec. 11; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15; 8 p.m. Dec. 16; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Dec. 17 (through Dec. 31), Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. $10-$22 (262) 782-4430 http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com.

Waukesha Civic Theatre Presents "Candy Cane Tales And Holiday Carols": 7 p.m. Dec. 9; 2 p.m., 6 p.m. Dec. 10; 6 p.m. Dec. 11; 7 p.m. Dec. 16; 2 p.m., 6 p.m. Dec. 17 (through Dec. 18), Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. $10-$19 http://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

Irving Berlin’s "White Christmas": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9-10, 16-17 (through Dec. 18), Mukwonago High School, 605 W. School Rd., Mukwonago. Presented by the Mukwonago Village Players.

"A Christmas Story": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9-10; 2 p.m. Dec. 11; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16-17 (through Dec. 18), Lake Country Playhouse, 221 E. Capitol Drive, Hartland. $15 (262) 367-4697 http://www.lakecountryplayhouse.net/index.html.

University of Wisconsin-Waukesha Presents "Candy for the Holidays": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, UW-Waukesha Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. $8-10 (262) 521-5212 http://www.waukesha.uwc.edu/Faculty---Staff/Departments/Communication-and-Theatre-Arts. aspx.

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

ART

Jean Crane and Friends "Watercolor Expressions VII": 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1-3; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 4; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5-10 (through Jan. 31), Lake Country Gallery, Pewaukee Rd, Pewaukee. Through Jan. 31.

One Woman’s Passion: The Jane Doud Collection of Wisconsin Artists: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1-3, 5-10 (through Dec. 26), Ploch Art Gallery, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. http://wilson-center.com/visual/ploch-art-gallery. php.

The Art of the Gift Holiday Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 1; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 2; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3; 12-4 p.m. Dec. 4; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 5-8; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 9; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 10 (through Dec. 31), Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. (Through Dec.), http://www.almontgallery.org/.

Waukesha Creative Arts League Member Show Opening Reception: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc.

"Art Angel" Art Crawl: 4-10 p.m. Dec. 3, "Art Angel" Art Crawl, 342 West Main St., Waukesha. Free (262) 542-1522 http://www.redhotartspot.com.

DANCES

Contra Dance: 7 p.m. Dec. 3 (through May 5), Prairie Hill Waldorf School, Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee. Lessons at 7 p.m. and dance 8 to 11 p.m. with live music and caller. $8, $5 students (262) 560-1428.

Square Dancing: 7:30-10 p.m. Dec. 3, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1052 Whiterock Ave., Waukesha. Hosted by the Spring City Squares with Jim Logan, (262) 938-9687.

ETC.

Treasure Hunters Roadshow: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 28-Dec. 2; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, Holiday Inn, N14 W24140 Tower Place, Pewaukee. Presented by International Collectors Association. Bring coins, vintage jewelry, musical instruments and toys made before 1965 as well as other antiques and collectibles. (217) 726-7590.

Waukesha South Trivia Night: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 2, Waukesha South High School, 401 E. Roberta Ave., Waukesha. Organize a team of 1-10 players for three rounds of trivia questions answered as a team. "Fish bowl" trivia between rounds, raffle prizes, concessions. Register in advance or sign up at the door. Contact Betsy Helmers at Waukesha South High School., $10 adults, $5 students.

Great Lakes Championship Wrestling Blizzard Brawl: 7 p.m. Dec. 3, Waukesha County Expo Center - Arena, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Meet and Greet at 5:30 p.m., $10-$50 http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Toy and Craft Show: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 4, Oconomowoc High School, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc. 16th annual show sponsored by Oconomowoc FFA. Door prizes every 30 minutes. Hot food served by the Oconomowoc FFA Alumni., $2 or two nonperishable food items.

HOLIDAYS

Country Christmas Holiday Light Display: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 1; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 2-3; 5-9 p.m. Dec. 4-8; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 9-10 (through Dec. 31), Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Rd., Waukesha. Drive-through light display in its 16th year features a 1.5-mile winding trail of more than a million lights in festively decorated scenes., $15 per carload (262) 970-5165 http://www.countryspringshotel.com.

Holiday Show and Shop: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 2-3, Shepherd of the Hills, Pewaukee Rd, Pewaukee. Everything is handmade. Felted mittens, embroidered towels, greeting cards, aprons, art and unique gifts for family, friends, co-workers and children. Accepting food for pantries. Gift wrapping proceeds for HAWS. cross from Costco in Pewaukee, Hwy 164 and Capitol Dr., at Shepherd of the Hills Fellowship Hall., (262) 370-0904 http://www.sothpewaukee.org/.

Christmas with Mrs. Wakefield: 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2, Three Pillars Senior Living Communities Village on the Square, 375 Hwy 67, Dousman. Learn about Victorian England and Christmas through the stories of a Victorian school mistress. Call for reservations. $7 (262) 965-7333 http://www.threepillars.org.

Holiday Tree Lighting & Caroling: 6:30-7 p.m. Dec. 2, Pewaukee Village Hall, 235 Hickory St., Pewaukee.

Bake Sale: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Dec. 3, Ixonia State Bank, W1046 Marietta Ave., Ixonia. Sponsored by the Maple Street Hustlers 4H Club.

Austrian Holiday Dinner: 4:30-7 p.m. Dec. 3; 12:30-3 p.m., 4:30-7 p.m. Dec. 4, Old World Wisconsin, Hwy 67, Eagle. $70 http://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/.

Holiday Craft Fair: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 3, Kettle Moraine High School, 349 N. Oak Crest Dr., Wales. Event includes breakfast with Santa from 8:30-11 a.m., more than 40 crafters, live music, pictures with Santa, bake sale and children’s activities.

Craft & Bake Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 3, Zion Lutheran Parish, N48-W18700 Lisbon Road, Menomonee Falls. Sponsored by the Ladies Guild of Zion Lutheran Church. Event includes gifts, holiday decorations, ornaments, and bakery. Lunch is available. http://www.zionschool.info.

Breakfast with Santa: 9-11 a.m. Dec. 3, St Paul’s Catholic Church, Genesee Depot, Genesee. Event includes pancake breakfast, craft making, visits with Santa. Goodwill donation appreciated.

Cookie Walk: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Dec. 3, Kettle Moraine Presbyterian Church, N66 W32690 Highway K, Stone Bank. Cookies can be preordered before Dec. 2 by calling Duane Koski at (262) 966-2455., $8 per pound.

Joyful Giving: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 (through Dec. 17), Joyful Giving, 323 N. Wales Road, Wales. Representatives from Kettle Moraine Food Pantry, Hebron House, Donna Lexa Community Art Center, Hope Center and Lake Area Free Clinic will accept donations on behalf of others for alternative gift giving. Sponsored by Jerusalem Presbyterian Church. (262) 244-0846.

Holi-Daze: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, Downtown Genesee Depot, Highway 83, Genesee Depot. Activities include letters to Santa workshop, free hot cocoa and cookie decorating, Secret Santa workshop, gingerbread ornament decorating, downtown specials, refreshments and toy drop-off for charity.

Cookie Walk: 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Dec. 3, First United Methodist Church, 121 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha. Sponsored by United Methodist Women.

Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish, W302-N9583 O’Neil Road, Monches. Items available are holiday folk art, baskets, jewelry, quilts, rag rugs, soap; crocheted purses, candles, hand sewn crafts, wood games, baked goods and much more. Food and refreshments and raffle for a quilt and other items will be available.

Christmas Cookie Walk: 9 a.m. Dec. 3, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 495 St Augustine Rd., Colgate. Lots of festive homemade Christmas cookies to choose from. Sale runs until cookies are sold out. $7.50 per pound.

Breakfast with the Reindeer: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Dec. 3, Downtown Delafield, Genesee & Milwaukee streets, Delafield. Hosted by the Delafield Area Chamber of Commerce. Free event includes refreshments and carolers. Families are encouraged to bring cameras.

Christmas Cookie Walk/Bake Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 3, Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 642 Main St., Pewaukee. Thousands of festive Christmas cookies and candy for sale. Bakery boxes provided. $7 per pound http://www.pewaukeeumc.org/.

Holiday Fun at the Delafield Library: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 3, Delafield Public Library, 500 Genesee St., Delafield. Make an ornament for the library’s big Christmas tree and make-and-take your own winter craft. Stocking stuffer book packs and holiday cookies for sale. http://www.delafieldlibrary.org/.

Christmas at the Inn: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3-4, Hawks Inn, 426 Wells St., Delafield. The free event includes holiday music, dance, tours of the inn, refreshments, wood fire cooking and rug hooking demonstrations and a bake sale.

Holiday Fest: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 3, Clark House Museum, 206 E. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. Event includes food, crafts, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, music by the Civic Broadway Singers. Admission is a nonperishable food item for the Pewaukee Food Pantry., http://www.pewaukeehistory.org/.

Cookies with Santa: 12-4 p.m. Dec. 3, Genesee Town Hall, State Highway 83. Event includes pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus and bake sale.

Indoor Vendor Fair: 12-9 p.m. Dec. 3, Downtown Hartland, Cottonwood Avenue, Hartland. Fair is held in conjunction with Hartland Lights. Other events include Festival of Trees and a visit from the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train.

Bake Sale: 2-8 p.m. Dec. 3, Hartland Community Center, 210 Cottonwood Ave., Hartland. Sponsored by the Hartland Women’s Club.,

Oconomowoc Christmas Parade: 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Fowler Lake Park, N Oakwood Ave, Oconomowoc. Parade begins at Fowler Park, south to Oakwood Avenue to Wisconsin Avenue, Main Street and ending at Roosevelt Park. Nonperishable food items and cash will be collected throughout the route for food pantries.

Sussex Tree Lighting: 5 p.m. Dec. 3, Sussex Village Hall, N64 W23760 Main St, Sussex. Celebration includes music from local school children, visit from Santa, hot chocolate and cookies. Bring a nonperishable food item for the Sussex Food Pantry.

Breakfast with Santa: 9 p.m.-10:30 a.m. Dec. 3, Lake Country School, 1800 Vettelson Rd., Hartland. Reservations due Dec. 1. $7 (262) 367-4479.

Craft Fair: 12-5 p.m. Dec. 4, Hartland American Legion / VFW, 299 Goodwin Ave., Hartland.

Live Outdoor Nativity: 4 p.m. Dec. 4, Stone Bank School, N68 W33866 County Road K, Stone Bank. The pageant includes individuals from the Stone Bank community re-enacting the birth of Christ and includes live animals. A supper that includes chili, sandwiches, cookies and beverages will follow the program in the school cafeteria. Bring nonperishable food items for the local food pantry.

Cookie Walk: 9 p.m. Dec. 10, St. John’s United Church of Christ, N67 W28321 Sussex Road, Sussex. (262) 538-1912.

MUSIC

"Christmas at Carroll": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3-4, Carroll University Shattuck Music Center, 218 N. East Ave, Waukesha. Purchase reserved-seat tickets for $10 adults, $5 students and seniors 60 and older (262) 524-7633.

Jingle Bell Jazz & More with the Madison Area Concert Handbell Choir: 3 p.m. Dec. 4, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 210 E. Pleasant St., Oconomowoc. Suggested donation of $5. (262) 567-5001.

Hartland Community Band Holiday Concert: 3 p.m. Dec. 4, Holy Hill Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, 1525 Carmel Rd., Erin. Band will play many holiday favorites and Arrowhead High School’s Broadway Company will sing several selections.

NIGHT LIFE

Matthews & Stone: 8 p.m. Dec. 1, Stone Bank Pub & Eatery, N67-W33395 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc. http://www.stonebankpub.com/.

Jon Stone Duo: 8 p.m. Dec. 1, Stone Bank Pub & Eatery, N67-W33395 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc. http://www.stonebankpub.com/ .

MusicN’Demand with JasonRocks: 9 p.m. Dec. 1, Donnie Boy’s Tap, 362 W. Main St., Waukesha. .

Fat Andy: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 2, SandBar Sports Pub, Prospect Ave, Pewaukee. http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Sweet Tarts: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 3, SandBar Sports Pub, Prospect Ave, Pewaukee. $5 http://sandbarsportspub.com.

PETS

Free Pet Portraits: 4-10 p.m. Dec. 3, Studio 723, 723 Clinton St., Waukesha. Photographer/artist Thomas Paul Moran of Studio 723 will be taking 5x7 photos of people and their pets during the downtown Waukesha Art Crawl. All donations will go to the Humane Animal Welfare Society. Call for an appointment.

How to Raise a Puppy and Keep Your Sanity: 12:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Free seminar teaches how to raise a socialized puppy. Bring your 8- to 16-week old puppy and participate, or just come and sit in. Puppies must have at least their first round of shots to attend. (262) 542-8851.

THEATER

"Christmas in New York 2011": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-3; 2 p.m. Dec. 4; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10 (through Dec. 11), Theatre on Main, 25 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. $12-14 (262) 560-0564 http://www.theatreonmain.org.

"Annie": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. $10-$22 (262) 782-4430 http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com.

Waukesha Civic Theatre Presents "Candy Cane Tales And Holiday Carols": 7 p.m. Dec. 2; 6 p.m. Dec. 3; 2 p.m. Dec. 4; 7 p.m. Dec. 9; 2 p.m., 6 p.m. Dec. 10 (through Dec. 18), Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. $10-$19 http://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

Old World Wisconsin Dinner Theater Presents "Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol": 7 p.m. Dec. 2; 1 p.m. Dec. 3; 2 p.m. Dec. 4; 7 p.m. Dec. 9; 1 p.m. Dec. 10 (through Dec. 18), Old World Wisconsin, Hwy 67, Eagle. Performance of Tom Mula’s "Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol.", $20-$60 http://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/.

"A Christmas Story": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2-3; 2 p.m. Dec. 4; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9-10 (through Dec. 18), Lake Country Playhouse, 221 E. Capitol Drive, Hartland. $15 (262) 367-3072 http://www.lakecountryplayhouse.net/index.html.

"Annie": 8 p.m. Dec. 2; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Dec. 3; 2 p.m. Dec. 4; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8; 8 p.m. Dec. 9; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Dec. 10 (through Dec. 31), Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. $10-$22 (262) 782-4430 http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com.

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

ETC.

Character, Plot Development & Revision with writer Mark Wisniewski: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 26, All Writers Workplace and Workshop, 234 Brook St. Unit 2, Waukesha. $85 includes lunch. http://www.allwriters.org.

Steelin’ Away for MDA Music Benefit: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Nov. 26, Olympia Resort & Convention Center, 1350 Royale Mile Road, Oconomowoc. $15/ticket for full day admission.

Oconomowoc Winter Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 27, Oconomowoc Landscape and Supply Garden Center, N68 W7850 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc. Learn how to create a festive container garden from 11 a.m. to noon.

EXHIBITS

Jean Crane and Friends "Watercolor Expressions VII": 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 24-26; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 27; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 28-Dec. 3 (through Jan. 31), Lake Country Gallery, W240-N3485 Pewaukee Road, Pewaukee. Through Jan. 31.

One Woman’s Passion: The Jane Doud Collection of Wisconsin Artists: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 25-26, 28-Dec. 3 (through Dec. 26), Ploch Art Gallery, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. http://wilson-center.com/visual/ploch-art-gallery.php.

The Art of the Gift Holiday Show: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 25; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26; 12-4 p.m. Nov. 27; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 28-Dec. 1; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 2; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3 (through Dec. 31), Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. (Through Dec.), http://www.almontgallery.org/.

HOLIDAYS

Country Christmas Holiday Light Display: 5-9 p.m. Nov. 24; 5-10 p.m. Nov. 25-26; 5-9 p.m. Nov. 27, Dec. 1; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 2-3 (through Dec. 31), Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Rd., Waukesha. Drive-through light display in its 16th year features a 1.5-mile winding trail of more than a million lights in festively decorated scenes., $15 per carload (262) 970-5165 http://www.countryspringshotel.com.

World’s Greatest Cookie Sale: 12-4 p.m. Nov. 25, Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Rd., Waukesha. Thirty nonprofit organizations will sell delicious holiday treats with all proceeds from their sales staying with their organization. Event also includes entertainment, magic shows, cookie and cupcake decorating, face painting, holiday coloring contest and Santa and Mrs. Claus., http://www.countryspringshotel.com.

Books & Company’s Holiday Open House: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 25; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 26; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 27, Books & Company, 1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc. http://www.booksco.com/.

Joyful Giving: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 26, Dec. 3 (through Dec. 17), 323 N. Wales Road, Wales. Representatives from Kettle Moraine Food Pantry, Hebron House, Donna Lexa Community Art Center, Hope Center and Lake Area Free Clinic will accept donations on behalf of others for alternative gift giving. Sponsored by Jerusalem Presbyterian Church. (262) 244-0846.

NIGHT LIFE

*Diamonds & Martinis*: 7-11 p.m. Nov. 25 (through Dec. 16), Weissgerber’s Golden Mast Inn, W349-N5293 Lacy’s Lane, Okauchee Lake. Free Admission http://www.weissgerbers.com/goldenmast/index.html.

South End Blues Band: 9 p.m. Nov. 25, Bosco’s Social Club, 260 W. Main St., Waukesha. No cover http://www.boscosbar.com/.

Ryan Mcintyre: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 25, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. FREE http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Keith Pulvermacher: 8 p.m. Nov. 26, Kim’s Lakeside, W303-N2582 Maple Ave., Pewaukee. Free http://www.KimsLakeside.com.

Jon Stone Band: 9 p.m. Nov. 26, Master Z’s Cue Club, 2454 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha. http://www.masterzs.com.

5 Card Studs: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 26, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. $3 Cover Charge http://sandbarsportspub.com.

RECREATION

Howard G. Mullett Ice Center: 1:30-3 p.m. Nov. 25; 7 p.m. Nov. 26-27, Howard G. Mullett Ice Center, 700 North Ave., Hartland. Special Friday after Thanksgiving public skating. Saturday and Sunday are regular public skating hours. $ 4 junior/senior, $5 adults, $2 skate rental .

THEATER

Old World Wisconsin Dinner Theater Presents "Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol": 7 p.m. Nov. 25-26; 1 p.m. Nov. 27; 7 p.m. Dec. 2; 1 p.m. Dec. 3 (through Dec. 18), Old World Wisconsin, Hwy 67, Eagle. Performance of Tom Mula’s "Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol.", $20-$60 http://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/.

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

COMEDY

Comedy Workshop: 6:35-8:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Goodwill Community Center, 1400 Nike Dr., Waukesha. Workshop will cover how to write, enhance or add humor to speeches, comedy sets, stories, jokes and everyday conversations. Presented by the Love of Laughter Comedy Club.

DANCES

Line Dance Lesson and Open Line Dancing: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 17, Willie’s Dugout, 7273 N. Lannon Rd., Lannon. $5 http://www.williesdugout.com.

’The Nutcracker’: 7 p.m. Nov. 18; 12 p.m. Nov. 19, Arrowhead High School, 700 North Ave., Hartland. Presented by the Lake Country Dance Theatre. Tickets available at Hartland Music, Fox Brothers Piggly Wiggly and To the Pointe in Hartland. A Sugar Plum Festival will be held from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. before the Nov. 19 performance featuring pictures with the Sugar Plum Fairy and other characters, games and crafts to make. Admission is free and Nutcracker goodies and gifts will be available for a small fee.

Knights of Columbus Friday Night Dance: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 18 (through April 20), St. James Catholic Church, 830 County Road NN, Mukwonago. Dance is for students in grades 5-8. All parents are required to review the rules and regulations with their children before signing them in. Agreement forms and information are available for download at www.mukwonagoknightsofcolumbus.org and are available at all area grade and middle school offices. (262) 893-4242.

Square Dancing: 7:30-10 p.m. Nov. 19, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1052 Whiterock Ave., Waukesha. Square Dance with Fred Walker hosted by the Spring City Squares., (262) 938-9687.

USA Dance: 5-9 p.m. Nov. 20, Waukesha Elks Lodge, 2301 Springdale Rd., Waukesha. $8 USA Dance member/$12 nonmember (414) 291-5257.

Line dance lessons: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 22, Burke’s Lakeside, 37238 Valley Road, Oconomowoc. $5 http://burkeslakeside.com.

ETC.

Fun With Faith Bible Club: 3:30-5 p.m. Dec. 1, Big Bend Elementary School, Big Bend Drive, Big Bend. For Grades K-2. Room 315. Call (262) 363-0793 for info or to become a leader.

DivorceCare: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 24 (through Dec. 8), Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester St., Suite 300, Mukwonago. Recovery group for separated and divorced.

Functional Medicine & Bio-identical Hormone Balancing: 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 17, Good Harvest Market, 1850 Meadow Lane, Waukesha. free. http://www.goodharvestmarket.com.

Stay & Play: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 18 (through May 25), Doubek Elementary  School Gymnasium, 2040 Beulah Ave., East Troy. Free program sponsored by the East Troy Community School District offers safe playtime for children younger than kindergarten age, (262) 642-6730, Ext. 2242.

Southwest Treasures Native American Art Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 18-19; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20, Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Event includes jewelry, paintings, clothing, pottery and artifacts. http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Waukesha Expo Market: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 20, Waukesha County Expo Center - Arena, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Market includes antiques, estate and attic treasures, collectibles, furniture and furniture repair services, Depression glass, sports items, old toys, coins, jewelry and more. $4 or $2 with two nonperishable food items for the Hunger Task force http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

The Skies Over Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood: 11 a.m. Nov. 19, Charles Z. Horwitz Planetarium, S14-W28167 Madison St., Waukesha. Program, recommended for children in preschool through K2, uses the familiar scenes and show characters from "Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood" to introduce children to the wonders of the day and night sky., $4 adults, $3 children and seniors http://www.waukeshaschools.com/planet/.

Free Community Self-Defense Clinic: 1-3 p.m. Nov. 19, Kohl’s Westbrook Shopping Center, 2120 E. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha. Clinic is geared to moms, college students and recreational runners and cyclists. Learn practical techniques to stay safe while enjoying your lifestyle. (262) 542-2888.

Financial Peace University: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 (through Dec. 12), Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester St., Suite 300, Mukwonago. Find financial peace with a biblical approach to money matters.

Moms in Touch Prayer Group: 8:30-9 a.m. Nov. 22 (through Dec. 20), Moms in Touch Prayer Group, 1258 River Park Circle West, Mukwonago. (262) 363-2331.

EXHIBITS

Jean Crane and Friends "Watercolor Expressions VII": 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17-19; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21-26 (through Jan. 31), Lake Country Gallery, W240-N3485 Pewaukee Road, Pewaukee. Through Jan. 31.

The Art of the Gift Holiday Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 17; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 18; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19; 12-4 p.m. Nov. 20; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 21-23; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 25; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26 (through Dec. 31), Almont Gallery, 342 West Main St., Waukesha. (through Dec.), http://www.almontgallery.org/.

Terrence James Coffman and the Three Center Avenue Studio Artists: 11 a.m. Nov. 17-20, Delafield Arts Center, 803 Genesee St., Delafield. (Through Jan. 3).

Art Galleries Open House: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 18-19; 12 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20, Oakbrook Esser Studios, 129 E. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc. Art in the Lake Country is a cooperative open house of art.

FOOD

Spaghetti Dinner: 4-7 p.m. Nov. 19, First Congregational Church, 100 E. Broadway, Waukesha. Annual dinner hosted by the Carroll University chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Donations will help students build a house in the Waukesha area and raise awareness to the need for affordable housing.

Turkey Dinner: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 20, St. John’s Church, N1245 St. John’s Way, Ashippun. $10 adults, $5 children age 4-10, free for kids 3 and younger.

HOLIDAYS

Holiday Shopping pARTy with the Artists: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 18; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 19, Holiday Shopping Party, 28320 Taylors Woods Road, Pewaukee. Fifth annual event features unique handmade gifts by local artists and craftspersons. A portion of proceeds goes to the Humane Animal Welfare Society. Bring cans for food pantry.

Delafield Tree Lighting: 4-6 p.m. Nov. 18, Delafield Chamber of Commerce, 421 Main St., Delafield. Event includes children’s activities, cookie decorating, caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides and visit from Santa Claus.

Yuletide Faire: 4-9 p.m. Nov. 18; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19, Prairie Hill Waldorf School, Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee.

Vendor and Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 19, Masonic Temple Center, 206 Main St., Mukwonago. Vendors include Longaberger, Wildtree, Avon, Silpada Designs, Tastefully Simple, Miche Bags and Tupperware. Also homemade baked goods and handmade craft items. Lunch will be available. Sponsored by LaBelle Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 19, Ixonia Elementary School, N8425 North Street, Ixonia. Annual fair sponsored by the Ixonia Lioness Club.

A Prairie Christmas Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 19, Village Hall of North Prairie, 130 N. Harrison St., North Prairie.

MUSIC

"The Girl Singer: A Tribute to Rosemary Clooney": 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17; 8 p.m. Nov. 18-19, Sunset Playhouse Studio Theater, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. $15 (262) 782-4430 http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com/.

Paula Cole: 8 p.m. Nov. 18, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. (262) 781-9520 http://www.wilson-center.com.

NIGHT LIFE

The Jon Stone Band: 8 p.m. Nov. 17, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Danny Miller: 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Stone Bank Pub & Eatery, N67-W33395 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc. http://www.stonebankpub.com/.

Open jam: 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Rooters, 901 Northview Road, Waukesha. http://www.rooters.com/.

Deer Widowed Blues Weekend: 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Nov. 17; 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 18-19, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. (262) 696-4578 http://sandbarsportspub.com.

MusicN’Demand with JasonRocks: 9 p.m. Nov. 17, Donnie Boy’s Tap, 362 W. Main St., Waukesha. .

Dave Miller Band with Steve Goetsch, Grant Garske, Bruce Cole, and Friends: 8 p.m. Nov. 18, Magellan’s on Main, 370 W. Main St., Waukesha. (262) 542-0420.

The Jon Stone Band: 8:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Eagles Club, 709 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha. http://eagles453.org/default.htm.

Andrew Gelles Trio: 8 p.m. Nov. 19, Kim’s Lakeside, W303-N2582 Maple Ave., Pewaukee. Free http://www.KimsLakeside.com.

The Jon Stone Band: 9 p.m. Nov. 19, Wonderland Tap, W233-N536 Hwy F, Waukesha. .

Lucky Town: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Jerzee’s Sports Bar, W2582 County Road ES, East Troy..

PETS

Pedicures for Rabbits & Guinea Pigs: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 19, HAWS volunteers will perform small animal trims. Bring pets in carriers. No fee. Donations appreicated. Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Presented by Emergency Medical Services. Call to register. (262) 879-0165.

First Aid for Pets: 1 p.m. Nov. 19, Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Presented by Emergency Medical Services. Call to register. (262) 879-0165.

Greyhound Meet ’n’ Greet: 1-3 p.m. Nov. 19, Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Learn about greyhounds and how you can adopt one.

HAWS’ Mod Squad Birthday Celebration: 2:30-4 p.m. Nov. 20, Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Behavior modification program is celebrating its second birthday. Cake and refreshments will be served.

RECREATION

Fitness Walking: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Nov. 19; 5-6 p.m. Nov. 21 (through Nov. 28), Mukwonago Athletic Club, 727 County Road NN East, Mukwonago. Total body workout with three-time USA Olympic walker and walking world record holder Debbi Sullivan., $5 http://getmacfit.com.

Exercise Classes: 8:30-10:20 a.m. Nov. 21, 23 (through Nov. 30), American Legion Post 375, 627 Highway NN, Mukwonago. Dancefit and Bodyfit Exercise Classes with Carol Johnson. Dancefit, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., features dance routines set to music. Bodyfit, 9:35 to 10:20 a.m., is a strength and conditioning class., $5 day pass. (262) 662-2293.

Howard G. Mullett ice Center: 1:30-3 p.m. Nov. 25; 7 p.m. Nov. 26 (through Nov. 27), Howard G. Mullett Ice Center, 700 North Ave., Hartland. Special Friday after Thanksgiving public skating. Saturday and Sunday are regular public skating hours. $ 4 junior/senior, $5 adults, $2 skate rental.

THEATER

MFHS Theatre Dept. presents "The Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners": 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-19; 1:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Menomonee Falls High School, W142-N8101 Merrimac Drive, Menomonee Falls. $6 http://www.hs.sdmf.k12.wi.us/ .

’Urinetown’: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-19, Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc. $12.50, $10.50 seniors and college students, $7.50 students.

Carroll Players Presents "Fiddler on the Roof": 7 p.m. Nov. 18; 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Carroll University Otteson Theatre, 238 N. East Ave., Waukesha. $5 - $10, free for students.

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

COMEDY

Comedy Tonight — Family Night: 7 p.m. Nov. 10 (through March 15), Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. Student of all ages present improvisational comedy, $10 adult, $8 student, senior http://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

“Get Smart” Comedy Play: 7 p.m. Nov. 10-12; 2 p.m. Nov. 13, Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220-N6151 Townline Road, Sussex. http://www.hamiltonfineartscenter.com/.

DANCE

Dance Marathon Fundraiser: 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Nov. 12, Carroll University Field House, 227 N. Barstow St., Waukesha. Event, held in the Ganfield Gymnasium, benefits Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.

Line Dance Lesson and Open Line Dancing: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 17, Willie’s Dugout, 7273 N. Lannon Rd., Lannon. $5 http://www.williesdugout.com.

ETC.

Vendor Night Out: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 10, Dr. Martin Luther Church, 325 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. Fundraiser hosted by the Oconomowoc Junior Woman’s Club includes door prizes, (262) 468-4172.

DivorceCare: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 17 (through Dec. 8), Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester St., Suite 300, Mukwonago. Recovery group for separated and divorced.

Thank You Breakfast for Veterans: 7-10 a.m. Nov. 11, Merrill Hills Manor, 3217 Fiddlers Creek Drive, Waukesha. Free breakfast will be provided to veterans of the armed forces in honor and appreciation of their service to our country. The breakfast is sponsored by BankMutual of Waukesha.,

Stay & Play: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 11, 18 (through May 25), Doubek Elementary School Gymnasium, 2040 Beulah Ave., East Troy. Free program sponsored by the East Troy Community School District offers safe playtime for children younger than kindergarten age, (262) 642-6730, Ext. 2242.

Bob and Rocco Gun Show: 3-8 p.m. Nov. 11; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13, Waukesha County Expo Center — Forum Complex, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. $5 adults, children 12 and younger free http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Boy Scouts of America Starlight Serenade: 6 p.m. No v. 11, Westmoor Country Club, 400 S. Moorland Rd., Brookfield. Black-tie gala includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and live jazz music. Event is a fundraiser for Scouting programs of the Potawatomi Area Council, $175.

Veterans’ Benefit: 7 p.m. Nov. 11, Arrowhead High School North Campus Little Theater, 800 Merton Ave., Hartland. Arrowhead High School fundraiser supports two veterans programs, Guitars for Vets and Dryhootch. $10 adults, $5 students, veterans free..

St. Jerome Run/Walk for the Kids: 8 a.m. Nov. 12, St. Jerome Parish School Cafeteria, 1001 S. Silver Lake St., Oconomowoc. .

Ten Chimneys Tour Season Closes: 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Nov. 12, Ten Chimneys, S43 W31575 Depot Road, Genesee. $28-$25 http://www.tenchimneys.org.

North Lake Nomads Food Drive: 12-5 p.m. Nov. 12, Woody’s Bar & Grill, W314N7788 Kilbourne Rd, Hartland. Stop by with your Food Pantry Donations for the North Lake Food Pantry and purchase raffle tickets from the North Lake Nomads. Half of the proceeds from the sale of the Waukesha County Snowmobile Association's raffle tickets purchased on Saturday at Woody's will be donated to the North Lake Food Pantry. The Waukesha County Snowmobile Club's first prize is an enclosed snowmobile trailer which will be at Woody’s to view. Event also includes live music and a visit from Santa.

Waukesha YMCA’s Turkey Trot: 1-3 p.m. Nov. 12, Waukesha YMCA, 320 E Broadway, Waukesha. All ages welcome to run or walk on a 1-mile course. Enter your favorite family side dish or dessert in the open ballot Recipe Tasting Contest. Come and vote for your favorite dishes. Prizes will be awarded to the best dessert, best side dish and unique dish. Register for the Turkey Trot in the Waukesha YMCA Business Office by Nov. 11. Free with donation to the Waukesha Food Pantry (262) 542-2557.

Illustrator’s Workshop: 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Oconomowoc Public Library, 200 W. South St., Oconomowoc.

Bob Berghaus "The First America’s Team: The 1962 Green Bay Packers": 3 p.m. Nov. 12, Books & Company, 1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc. Free http://www.booksco.com/.

Moonlight Wine Tasting: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 12, St. Charles Catholic Church, 313 Circle Dr., Hartland. Event includes wine sampling, live and silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Purchase tickets in advance. $35 (262) 691-2132.

"There’s a Drought" CD release concert: 7-11 p.m. Nov. 12, Delafield Arts Center, 803 Genesee St., Delafield. $12 suggested donation includes CD (262) 853-5477.

 How to Take Great Astro Photos: 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Pewaukee Public Library, 210 Main St., Pewaukee. Presented by the Pewaukee Astronomy Club.

Optimist Club Magic Show for Kids: 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Menomonee Falls North Middle School, N88-W16750 Garfield Drive, Menomonee Falls. All proceeds go to helping fund the Independence Day Parade, $8, free kids under 10 http://www.sdmf.k12.wi.us/.

Financial Peace University: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14 (through Dec. 12), Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester St., Suite 300, Mukwonago. Find financial peace with a biblical approach to money matters.

Free Senior Bingo: 10-11 a.m. Nov. 15 (through Jan. 17), Mukwonago Town Hall, W320 S8315 Beulah Road, Mukwonago. Presented by the Town of Mukwonago Recreation Department. Enjoy free coffee, prizes, friendship and fun. http://www.townofmukwonago.us.

EXHIBITS

Earth and Sky, Art from Clay and Wood: Laura Fesser, Don Maupin, and Josh Vogel: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 9-10; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 11; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12; 12-4 p.m. Nov. 13, Almont Gallery, 342 West Main St., Waukesha. (Through Nov. 14), http://www.almontgallery.org/.

Terrence James Coffman and the Three Center Avenue Studio Artists: 11 a.m. Nov. 9-13, 15-19 (through Nov. 20), Delafield Arts Center, 803 Genesee St., Delafield. (Through Jan. 3).

FAIRS

Craft and Vendor Fair: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12, Peace Lutheran Church & Academy, W240 N6145 Maple Ave, Sussex. http://www.peacesussex.org/.

Arts and Crafts Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 12, Avalon Square Art Gallery, 222 Park Pl., Waukesha. Handcrafted home décor items, jewelry, gifts and more. Shoppers can bring heirlooms for evaluation by a local antiques expert. First appraisal is free, additional items $5 each.

Magee Community Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12, Magee Elementary School, W313 S4134 Highway 83, Genesee Depot.

Christmas in the Grove: 4-8 p.m. Nov. 11; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12, Elm Grove Woman’s Club’s Clubhouse, 13885 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove. A juried show featuring exceptional fine and wearable art, $3.00 per person Children under 12 are free! (262) 782-5930.

Best of the Best Bridal Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12-13, Waukesha County Expo Center — Arena, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Bridal fashions, cakes, favors, photography, entertainment, floral, cosmetics, travel and more. $5 in advance, $7 at the door http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Country Christmas Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 13, St. Gabriel Parish, 1200 St. Gabriel Way, Hubertus. Homemade bakery goods, a silent auction, quilted items, decorating pieces and more.

Community Harvest Expo: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13, Olympia Resort, 1350 Royale Mile Rd., Oconomowoc. Event includes business exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment, family activities, food, giveaways, job fair booths, health fair, prize drawings, retail sales and more. (262) 567-2666.

FOOD

Wine, Cheese and Chocolate: 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Three Pillars Senior Living Communities Village on the Square, 375 Hwy 67, Dousman. Presented by Head Chef Robb Richmond of Robb’s Ribbs. Call for reservations, $15 (262) 965-7017 http://www.threepillars.org.

Roast Beef Dinner, Bazaar and Bake Sale: 4-7 p.m. Nov. 12, Eagle United Methodist Church, 305 E. Main St., Eagle. Dinner includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Call ahead for carryouts, $10 adults, $9 seniors, $5 children 4-12, free children 3 and younger.

Chili Supper & Homemade Candy Sale: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Nov. 13, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 495 St Augustine Rd., Colgate. Beverages and homemade desserts included. Ham buns also available. $6.50 adults, $4 children.

Chili Cookoff: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 13, Kettle Moraine High School, 349 N. Oak Crest Dr., Wales. Admission to the event is two or more nonperishable food items per person, two nonperishable food items or cash donation (262) 968-3968.

Spaghetti Dinner: 4-6 p.m. Nov. 13, Bark River Yacht Club, 136 N. Main St., Dousman. Fundraiser sponsored by the Derby Days parade committee. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad and garlic bread, $7.50 (262) 965-2500.

MUSEUMS

Cub Scout Event Day: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Waukesha County Museum, 101 W. Main St., Waukesha. $14 per Scout 262 521-2859 ext 224 http://www.waukeshacountymuseum.org/.

MUSIC

Waukesha Area Symphonic Band "Pulling Out All the Stops": 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Carroll University Shattuck Music Center, 218 N. East Ave, Waukesha. $5 (262) 370-6129.

Salute to Our Veterans: Americans in Paris: 3 p.m. Nov. 13, Carroll University Shattuck Music Center, 218 N. East Ave, Waukesha. Presented by the Wisconsin Philharmonic. Program features Gershwin’s "An American in Paris," Steiner’s "Casablanca" suite, the Armed Forces Salute and others. Waukesha Mayor Jeff Scrima will recite letters and speeches from war veterans. $25-$35 adults, $15-$25 students.

Celebration of Music: 6 p.m. Nov. 13, First Congregational Church of Mukwonago, 231 Roberts Drive, Mukwonago. Free event features vocal and instrumental music including a violin duet, church choirs, piano trio, organ solo and men’s quartet. Donations for local food pantries will be collected.

NIGHT LIFE

Carpet Baggers: 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Nov. 10, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. FREE http://sandbarsportspub.com.

MusicN’Demand with JasonRocks: 9 p.m. Nov. 10, Donnie Boy’s Tap, 362 W. Main St., Waukesha. .

Horse Canarys: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 11, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. FREE http://sandbarsportspub.com.

South End Blues Band: 9 p.m. Nov. 12, Curly’s Waterfront Sports Bar & Grill, W272-N2697 Lakeview Blvd., Pewaukee.

Exhibit A: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 12, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Jon Stone Band: 9 p.m. Nov. 12, MC’s Sports Bar, 711 Morgan Ave., Waukesha.

Steve Cohen: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield. http://www.delafield-brewhaus.com.

PETS

Holiday Pet Photos: 9 a.m. Nov. 12-13, Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Deck out Fido and Fluffy in their holiday best and have their holiday portrait taken to benefit HAWS. Call ahead for your reservation at (262) 542-8851. Sponsored by the Friends of HAWS.

Cat Pedicures at HAWS: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 12, Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha. HAWS staff and volunteers are available at the shelter to help with a sometimes challenging grooming issue for cat owners! Get tips and learn how to easily do pedicures at home for your favorite feline. Bring your cat in a carrier for safety and comfort. $7 per cat suggested donation.

Dog Wash for HAWS: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13, Petlicious Dog Bakery & Pet Spa, 2217 Silvernail Road, Waukesha. Get your pup spiffed up for the coming holidays. All proceeds benefit HAWS. Nail trimming available for a donation. $15.

RECREATION

Exercise Classes: 8:30-10:20 a.m. Nov. 9, 14, 16 (through Nov. 30), American Legion Post 375, 627 Highway NN, Mukwonago. Dancefit and Bodyfit Exercise Classes with Carol Johnson. Dancefit, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., features dance routines set to music. Bodyfit, 9:35 to 10:20 a.m., is a strength and conditioning class., $5 day pass.

Fitness Walking: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Nov. 12; 5-6 p.m. Nov. 14; 9:15-10:15 a.m. Nov. 19 (through Nov. 28), Mukwonago Athletic Club, 727 County Road NN East, Mukwonago. Total body workout with three-time USA Olympic walker and walking world record holder Debbi Sullivan., $5 http://getmacfit.com.

THEATER

"The Tavern": 8 p.m. Nov. 11; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Nov. 12; 2 p.m. Nov. 13, Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. $10-$19 http://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

’Urinetown’: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12; 2 p.m. Nov. 13; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-19, Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc. $12.50, $10.50 seniors and college students, $7.50 students.

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

AUTHOR VISITS

Todd Ritter "Bad Moon": 2 p.m. Nov. 5, Books & Company, 1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc. Free http://www.booksco.com/.

Jennifer Chiaverini "The Wedding Quilt": 2 p.m. Nov. 5, Elm Grove Woman’s Club’s Clubhouse, 13885 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove.

DANCES

Contra Dance: 7 p.m. Nov. 5 (through May 5), Prairie Hill Waldorf School, N14-W29143 Silvernail Road, Pewaukee. Lessons at 7 p.m. and dance 8 to 11 p.m. with live music and caller. $8, $5 students (262) 560-1428.

Square Dancing: 7:30-10 p.m. Nov. 5, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1052 Whiterock Ave., Waukesha. Hosted by Spring City Squares with Dave and Bev Sutter and crazy hats theme.

ETC.

Free Senior Bingo: 10-11 a.m. Nov. 1 (through Jan. 17), Mukwonago Town Hall, W320 S8315 Beulah Road, Mukwonago. Presented by the Town of Mukwonago Recreation Department. Enjoy free coffee, prizes, friendship and fun. http://www.townofmukwonago.us.

Fun With Faith Bible Club: 3:15-4:30 p.m. Nov. 3 (through Dec. 15), Big Bend Elementary School, Big Bend Dr., Big Bend. For Grades K-2, (262) 363-0793.

DivorceCare: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 3, 10 (through Dec. 8), Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester St., Suite 300, Mukwonago. Recovery group for separated and divorced.

Stay & Play: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 4, 11 (through May 25), Doubek Elementary School Gymnasium, 2040 Beulah Ave., East Troy. Free program sponsored by the East Troy Community School District offers safe playtime for children younger than kindergarten age, (262) 642-6730, Ext. 2242.

Delafield Antiques Show: 5-9 p.m. Nov. 4; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 5; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6, The Delafield Hotel, 415 Genesee St., Delafield. Event features 70 room-setting booths, country and formal furniture, accessories, art from the 18th-20th centuries, folk art, stoneware, picture frames, military items, jewelry Oriental carpets and more. http://5:http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;207291432;29530407;z?http://www.orbitz.com/App/ViewSpecificHotelLP?masterId=235412&gtkw=235412.

Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Books & Company, 1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc. Join Ms. Kathy for games, stories, snacks and a few hints on how to stay healthy this winter. For children ages 3-6., http://www.booksco.com/.

World of Wines & Beer: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 4, Davians Banquet and Conference Center, 16300 Silver Spring Drive, Menomonee Falls. Waukesha County Business Alliance hosts its 11 annual event featuring more than 150 wines, 25 microbrews and other treats for testing including a chocolate fountain and cheese tables., $45, $80 a pair (262) 542-4249.

Peace Vigil Workshop: 9-11 a.m. Nov. 5, Carroll University Campus Center Oak Room, 101 N East Ave., Waukesha. Free two-hour workshop with Dr. Anton Somlai, cofounder of the Original Root Zen Center in Racine, explores what it means to be a peaceful human being. Sponsored by the Plowshare Center. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. RSVP to smichalko@wi.rr.com, $5 suggested donation.

Service League Fall Fest: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 5, Forgotten Treasures, 1305 W. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc. Bake and craft sale, silent auction and homemade pie by the slice and coffee will be served. Tree of Love Angels will be available with Sponsor Angels at $25 and individual angels at $5.

Heirlooms Fest 2011: 1 p.m. Nov. 5, Muskego Public Library, S73-W16663 Janesville Road, Muskego. Free http://www.ci.muskego.wi.us/Default.aspx?alias=www.ci.muskego.wi.us/library.

Marcia Carmichael "Putting Down Roots": 2-3 p.m. Nov. 5, Eagle Municipal Building, 820 E. Main Street, Eagle. $25 (262) 594-2800.

Writers at Work — 10 Writers, 10,000 Words: 1-3 p.m. Nov. 6, Books & Company, 1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc. Bring a notebook or laptop and connect with other writers in the community. http://www.booksco.com/.

WCTC Women Entrepreneurs’ Speaker Series: 11:30 a.m. Nov. 7, WCTC, Richard T. Anderson Education Center, 800 Main St., Pewaukee..

Financial Peace University: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 (through Dec. 12), Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester St., Suite 300, Mukwonago. Find financial peace with a biblical approach to money matters.

Moms in Touch Prayer Group: 8:30-9 a.m. Nov. 8 (through Dec. 20), Moms in Touch Prayer Group, 1258 River Park Circle West, Mukwonago. (262) 363-2331.

EXHIBITS

Earth and Sky, Art from Clay and Wood: Laura Fesser, Don Maupin, and Josh Vogel: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 3; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 4; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5; 12-4 p.m. Nov. 6; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 7-10; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 11; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12 (through Nov. 13), Almont Gallery, 342 West Main St., Waukesha. (Through Nov. 14), http://www.almontgallery.org/.

Terrence James Coffman and the Three Center Avenue Studio Artists: 11 a.m. Nov. 3-6, 8-12 (through Nov. 20), Delafield Arts Center, 803 Genesee St., Delafield. (Through Jan. 3)

Landscape Painting: 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 7 (through Nov. 14), Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. Paint a landscape of your choice working from a color photograph; drawing fundamentals will be covered, as well as proportion, shape, and value, $94 (262) 781-9470 Ext. 5023 http://www.wilson-center.com.

FOOD

Fish Fry: 4-7 p.m. Nov. 4 (through Jan. 13), St. Agnes Parish, 12801 W. Fairmount Ave., Butler. Dinner includes deep fried cod, coleslaw, bread and choice of potato, $7.

Shrimp Boil Dinner: 4-7 p.m. Nov. 5, Redeemer United Church of Christ, W220 N4915 Town Line Rd, Sussex. Tickets at the door are limited. Advance tickets: Shrimp boil $11 and $15; bowl of gumbo $6; hot dogs $1; brats $2.50 (262) 246-6710 http://www.redeemerucc.org/.

Shrimp Dinner: 12-6 p.m. Nov. 6, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 210 E. Pleasant St., Oconomowoc. All-you-can-eat shrimp dinner hosted by the Oconomowoc Kiwanis Breakfast Club. Hot dogs also available., $13 adults, $12 seniors 62 and older, $6 children ages 6 to 12, free kids under 5; $1 more at the door.

HOLIDAYS

Decorate! Holiday Market: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 4-6, Hawthorne Hill Farm, 16370 W. Small Rd., New Berlin. Admission is free (414) 688-5854 http://www.hawthornehillfarm.com.

Heartfelt Holly Days: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 4; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5, Excellence Center, W22000 Bluemound Road, Waukesha. Monetary donations accepted for the Waukesha Food Pantry, (262) 370-4277.

Holiday Jingle Open House: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 5; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6, Waukesha Floral & Greenhouse, 319 S Prairie Ave, Waukesha. Enjoy free design seminars, door prizes, coupons, samples, storewide discounts, children’s craft table, refreshments and more. Bring along a nonperishable food item to fill collection barrels and help the Waukesha County Food Pantry stock its shelves for the holiday season. http://www.waukeshafloral.com.

Eighth annual Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5, Menomonee Falls Public Library, W156-N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls. Local representatives who conduct home parties or catalog services for their products will offer items for on-site purchase, free parking and admission (262) 532-8930 http://home.mf.lib.wi.us/.

Country Christmas Art and Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5, St. James Catholic Church, 830 County Road NN, Mukwonago. Enjoy a wonderful day of shopping and then treat yourself to lunch at the Craftside Cafe and dessert at the bake sale booth.

Holiday Artisan Sale: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 5-6, Catherine’s Corner, S42 W31428 Highway 83, Genesee. The building’s dining area will be turned over to talented local artists and crafters who will display and sell their wares. Live music will be provided by Alyssia of First Light. Food and beverages will be available.

Holiday Shopping Bazaar: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 6, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Center, W314 N7462 State Hwy 83, North Lake. Many vendors, refreshments, raffles.

MUSEUMS

"Loominosity" 61st Annual Exhibit & Sale with the Loose Bead Society of Greater Milwaukee: 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Nov. 3; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 4-5; 1-4 p.m. Nov. 6, New Berlin Public Library, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin. Beautiful handwoven wearables, jewelry, and gifts, along with weaving and beading demonstrations, (414) 267-5771 http://www.newberlin.lib.wi.us.

Girl Scout Event Day: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Waukesha County Museum, 101 W. Main St., Waukesha. $14 per Scout; 262 521-2859 ext 224 http://www.waukeshacountymuseum.org/.

MUSIC

Youth Wind Orchestra of Wisconsin: 8 p.m. Nov. 3, Carroll University Shattuck Music Center, 218 N. East Ave, Waukesha. Features the 55-piece wind ensemble consisting of talented high school students from southeastern Wisconsin.

Windy Hill Brass Quintet: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 601 N. University Drive, Waukesha.

"The Day the Music, Lives" with Mark Shurilla & The Greatest Hits: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com.

Carroll Wind Symphony: 8 p.m. Nov. 5, Carroll University Shattuck Music Center, 218 N. East Ave, Waukesha. Music inspired by water including works by Debussy and Shostakovich. $8, $5 students and seniors 60 and older.

NIGHT LIFE

All-Star SUPERband plays "Music from Buddy Rich": 6-8:15 p.m. Nov. 3, 10 (through Nov. 17), O’Donoghue’s Irish Pub, 13225 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove. http://www.odonoghuesirishpub.com/.

Bobby Way & OC Woods: 8 p.m. Nov. 3, 10 (through Nov. 17), Cali’s Grille Room, 1005 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield. .

Heat: 8 p.m. Nov. 3, Stone Bank Pub & Eatery, N67-W33395 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc. http://www.stonebankpub.com/.

MusicN’Demand with JasonRocks: 9 p.m. Nov. 3, Donnie Boy’s Tap, 362 W. Main St., Waukesha. .

Jon Stone Band: 8 p.m. Nov. 5, On the Rock, 1601 E. Gate Drive, Watertown.

Steve Nitros Trio featuring Little Jimmie Brown: 8 p.m. Nov. 5, Magellan’s on Main, 370 W. Main St., Waukesha. .

Don Weast with Gary Meisner and Tom McGirr: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 5 O’Clock Club, N28-W26658 Peterson Drive, Pewaukee. .

PETS

Essential Oils are Essential: 6-7 p.m. Nov. 2, End of the Leash, 214 S. Rochester St. (Highway 83), Mukwonago. Susie Bower will present a seminar on the amazing powers and uses of therapeutic essential oils for you and your animals. Registration required. $10 includes $5 store gift certificate http://www.endoftheleash.com.

Holiday Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5, Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Start your holiday shopping early at HAWS and pick up a few sweet treats, too. Featuring homemade baked goods, handmade craft items and more for pets and pet lovers. Come early for the best selection, lunch will be available! Sponsored by the Friends of HAWS.

How to Raise a Puppy and Keep Your Sanity: 12:30 p.m. Nov. 6, Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Free seminar teaches how to raise a socialized puppy that develops into a well behaved adult canine member of your family. Bring your 8- to 16-week-old puppy and participate, or just come and sit in. Puppies must have at least their first round of shots to attend. Registration required.

TTouch for Little Critters: 1 p.m. Nov. 6, Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Bring your rabbit, guinea pig, cat, ferret, rat or other small animal and learn hands-on how to use specific gentle touches to help release tension in stressful situations, such as veterinary visits and grooming, and to help your newly adopted companion become comfortable in your home. Registration required. Bring pets in carriers. $15 class, $5 materials; $7 children under 16 (must attend with parent).

RECREATION

Fitness Walking: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Nov. 5; 5-6 p.m. Nov. 7; 9:15-10:15 a.m. Nov. 12 (through Nov. 28), Mukwonago Athletic Club, 727 County Road NN East, Mukwonago. Total body workout with three-time USA Olympic walker and walking world record holder Debbi Sullivan., $5 http://getmacfit.com.

Exercise Classes: 8:30-10:20 a.m. Nov. 7, 9 (through Nov. 30), American Legion Post 375, 627 Highway NN, Mukwonago. Dancefit and Bodyfit Exercise Classes with Carol Johnson. Dancefit, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., features dance routines set to music. Bodyfit, 9:35 to 10:20 a.m., is a strength and conditioning class., $5 day pass.

THEATER

"Jar of Wisdom": 10:30 p.m. Nov. 3-4; 2 p.m., 10:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Sunset Playhouse Studio Theater, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. $5-$7 (262) 782-4430 http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com/.

“Phantom of the Opry”: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4-5; 2 p.m. Nov. 6, Lake Country Playhouse, 221 E. Capitol Drive, Hartland. $18 (262) 367-4697 http://www.lakecountryplayhouse.net/index.html.

"The Tavern": 8 p.m. Nov. 4; 4 p.m., 8 p.m. Nov. 5; 7 p.m. Nov. 6; 8 p.m. Nov. 11; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Nov. 12 (through Nov. 13), Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. $10-$19 http://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

Lake Country Children’s Theater presents "The Really Good and Funny Show" performed by Child’s Play Touring Theatre: 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Nov. 5, Arrowhead High School North Campus Little Theater, 800 Merton Ave., Hartland. $6 (262) 717-9660.

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

ETC.

DivorceCare: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Nov. 3 (through Dec. 8), Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester St., Suite 300, Mukwonago. Recovery group for separated and divorced.

Bingo: 7 p.m. Oct. 27, St. James Catholic Church, 830 County Road NN, Mukwonago. Progressive bingo on every date. Held every second and fourth Tuesday. Cash raffles, pull tabs, all paper sheets. Food and beverages available. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Waukesha Expo Market: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 29; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 30, Waukesha County Expo Center — Arena, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Estate and attic treasures, collectibles, furniture, Depression glass, sports items, old toys, gold and silver coins, jewelry and more, $4, $2 with two nonperishable food items http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Free Your Inner Fiction Writer with Author Paul McComas: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29, All Writers Workplace and Workshop, 234 Brook St. Unit 2, Waukesha. $85 includes lunch http://www.allwriters.org.

Financial Peace University: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 (through Dec. 12), Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester St., Suite 300, Mukwonago. Find financial peace with a biblical approach to money matters.

Moms in Touch Prayer Group: 8:30-9 a.m. Nov. 1 (through Dec. 20), Moms in Touch Prayer Group, 1258 River Park Circle West, Mukwonago. (262) 363-2331.

Free Senior Bingo: 10-11 a.m. Nov. 1 (through Jan. 17), Mukwonago Town Hall, W320 S8315 Beulah Road, Mukwonago. Presented by the Town of Mukwonago Recreation Department. Enjoy free coffee, prizes, friendship and fun. http://www.townofmukwonago.us.

Fun With Faith Bible Club K-2: 3:30-5 p.m. Nov. 3, Big Bend Elementary School, Big Bend Drive, Big Bend. (262) 363-0793.

FESTIVALS

Piala’s Fall Festival: 3-6 p.m. Oct. 27; 2-5 p.m. Oct. 28; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29, Piala’s Nursery and Garden Shop, Highway 59, Waukesha. Festival begins with Piala’s last weekly farmers market of the season on Thursday. Activities include face painting, trick-or-treat in costume (Thursday), petting zoo, bouncy house, live music, pumpkin sales, arts and crafts, food and snacks, demonstrations, and more. Saturday’s events also include the Waukesha Optimist Club pumpkin carving contest, kids’ costume contest and craft fair.

FOOD

Spaghetti Supper: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 29, St. John’s United Church of Christ, N67-W28321 Sussex Road, Merton. Dinner includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti, salad, bread and homemade cake, $8 adults, $6 ages 5 to 10, free for children under 5.

Chili Dinner/Trivia Night: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 29, First Congregational Church Of Genesee UCC, W306 S5075 Church St, Genesee. $5 adults, $3 ages 6 and younger http://www.geneseechurch.org.

HALLOWEEN

Papa Steinke’s Greenhouse: S92 W32460 Highway NN, Mukwonago. Features pumpkins, gourds, fall mums, cornstalks, decorative corn, straw bales and winter squash. All are welcome to wander the pumpkin patch. (262) 363-7407, www.papasteinkesgreenhouse.com.

Homestead Animal Farm: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 27-28; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 29-30, Homestead Animal Farm, W320-N9127 Highway 83, Hartland. Tribute to Green Bay Packers theme at pumpkin, corn maze and animal farm. Open during the week by appointment for school groups. Pumpkins, gourds, squash, straw bales and cornstalk bundles for sale, corn maze $6, hayride $2, animal petting area $2. All three activities $9; children 3 and younger, free http://www.homesteadanimalfarm.com.

Animal Exhibits, Activities and Hayrides: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 29; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 30, Bear Den Zoo & Petting Farm, 6831 Big Bend Road, Waterford. 2 to 11 years $6, 12 and older http://www.beardenzoo.com.

Wisconsin Feargrounds: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 27; 7-11:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 30-31, Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. $13 Morgan Manor, $25 Morgan Manor w/speed pass; $30 three haunts combo, $45 three haunts combo w/speed pass http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Halloween Party: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Lake Country Martial Arts, 350 Cottonwood Ave., Hartland. For ages 6 and older. Children can wear costumes, play games and win prizes. Call for reservations. $15.

Fright Hike: 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 28-29, Lapham Peak State Park, W329-N846 County Highway C, Delafield. One-mile hike on dark trails is family oriented. $5 ages 6 and older plus annual state park sticker or $7 per car parking fee http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/lapham/.

Packers Championship Corn Maze: 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 28, Homestead Animal Farm, W320-N9127 Highway 83, Hartland. The last entrance to the maze is 9 p.m. The farm will donate 50 percent of all corn maze proceeds during the event to the Hartland-Lakeside Education Foundation. Bring flashlights. $6 http://www.homesteadanimalfarm.com.

Six Feet Under House of Horror: 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Oct. 28; 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Oct. 29, Freemason’s Masonic Lodge, 317 South Street, Waukesha. $12 (262) 643-6751 http://www.sixftunder.com.

Halloween Spook Fest: 10 a.m. Oct. 28-30, East Troy Electric Railroad, 2002 Church St., East Troy. Fee http://www.easttroyrr.org/.

Night at the Museum, "The Eagle Diamond Caper": 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29, Waukesha County Museum, 101 W. Main St., Waukesha. $5.00 per person (262) 521-2859 http://www.waukeshacountymuseum.org/.

Haunted Woods: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 28-29, Fin ’N’ Feather Sportsman’s Club, N2765 Hardscrabble Road, Palmyra. $10 adults, $5 ages 6 and younger (262) 894-7137.

Dock of the Bay's Halloween Bash: 8 p.m. Oct. 29, Dock of the Bay, N51 W34950 Wisconsin Ave., Okauchee. DJ "B" in the house all night with costume contest at midnight. $100 bar tab for first place. (262) 567-0977.

Halloween Weekend at SandBar Sports Pub: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 28-29, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. (262) 696-4578 http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Highway 414 Halloween Show: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 29, Nashotah Clubhouse, N44-W32988 Watertown Plank Road, Nashotah. (262) 367-6684.

Sherlock Holmes’ Halloween Spooktacular: 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 30, Waukesha YMCA, 320 E Broadway, Waukesha. Family event is held in conjunction with Waukesha Reads and includes a pool party, climbing the never-ending wall in the Virtual Vault, trick-or-treat treasure hunt, Spooky Maze and more. Detective Holmes will even be here to read from his adventures with "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Free to Y members, $15 for nonmember families.

MARKETS

Farmers Market at Piala’s Nursery: 3-7 p.m. Oct. 27, Piala’s Nursery and Garden Shop, Highway 59, Waukesha.

Delafield Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 29, Fish Hatchery, 417 Main St., Delafield. The market features locally-grown seasonal produce, plants, grass-fed beef, flowers, baked goods, honey, smoked pork, egg rolls and a variety of specialty items. (262) 443-9546.

Oconomowoc Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 29, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 210 E. Pleasant St., Oconomowoc. Hosted by the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce. Market includes organic section, information booths, kids’ gardening programs, natural cleaning products, dairy, farm fresh meats and music.

Waukesha Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 29, Riverfront Plaza, Along the Fox River between Barstow and Broadway, Waukesha. Products available include in-season fresh vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, annuals and perennials, dried flowers, baked goods, oils, herbs, jams, cheeses, locally raised meats including lamb, beef and pork, and some locally-made art and craft items.

MUSIC

Benefit Concert: 7 p.m. Oct. 29, Kettle Moraine Community Church, Highway 59, North Prairie. Benefit for local families in need features Loftland, Love/Always, Chad James and Least Likely Hero, $5 suggested donation.

MUSEUMS

Owen Gromme: The 115th Birthday Exhibition: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 27-29, Waukesha County Museum, 101 W. Main St., Waukesha. (262) 521-2859 http://www.waukeshacountymuseum.org/.

Pewaukee Area Historical Society: 1-4 p.m. Oct. 30, Clark House Museum, 206 E. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. http://www.pewaukeehistory.org/.

NIGHT LIFE

Bobby Way: 8 p.m. Oct. 27, Stone Bank Pub & Eatery, N67-W33395 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc. http://www.stonebankpub.com/.

Southern Tradition: 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Oct. 27, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. (262) 696-4578 http://sandbarsportspub.com.

MusicN’Demand with JasonRocks: 9 p.m. Oct. 27, Donnie Boy’s Tap, 362 W. Main St., Waukesha. .

Ultimate Legends Halloween Blast: 8 p.m. Oct. 28, Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Rd., Waukesha. (414) 327-6244 http://www.countryspringshotel.com.

Shinola & Albatross: 9 p.m. Oct. 28, Rooters, 901 Northview Road, Waukesha. http://www.rooters.com/.

Cowboy Brothers: 8 p.m. Oct. 29, Kim’s Lakeside, W303-N2582 Maple Ave., Pewaukee. Free http://www.KimsLakeside.com.

Jon Stone Band: 9:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Knucklehead Pub, 100 South St., Eagle. http://knuckleheadpub.com/.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

Earth and Sky, Art from Clay and Wood: Laura Fesser, Don Maupin, and Josh Vogel: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 27; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 28; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 29; 12-4 p.m. Oct. 30; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 3; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 4; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5 (through Nov. 13), Almont Gallery, 342 West Main St., Waukesha. (through Nov. 14), http://www.almontgallery.org/.

Terrence James Coffman and the Three Center Avenue Studio Artists: 11 a.m. Oct. 27-30, Nov. 1-5 (through Nov. 20), Delafield Arts Center, 803 Genesee St., Delafield. (Through Jan. 3).

PETS

Chiropractic for Your Dog: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 27, End of the Leash, 214 S. Rochester St. (Highway 83), Mukwonago. Call the store to reserve your spot for a chiropractic adjustment and consultation by a holistic veterinarian for your dog. http://www.endoftheleash.com.

RECREATION

Fitness Walking: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Oct. 29; 5-6 p.m. Oct. 31; 9:15-10:15 a.m. Nov. 5 (through Nov. 28), Mukwonago Athletic Club, 727 County Road NN East, Mukwonago. Total body workout with three-time USA Olympic walker and walking world record holder Debbi Sullivan., $5 http://getmacfit.com.

Exercise Classes: 8:30-10:20 a.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 2 (through Nov. 30), American Legion Post 375, 627 Highway NN, Mukwonago. Dancefit and Bodyfit Exercise Classes with Carol Johnson. Dancefit, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., features dance routines set to music. Bodyfit, 9:35 to 10:20 a.m., is a strength and conditioning class., $5 day pass.

THEATER

"Prelude to a Kiss": 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27; 8 p.m. Oct. 28; 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Oct. 29; 2 p.m. Oct. 30, Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. $16-20 (262) 782-4430 http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com.

Phantom of the Opry: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29; 2 p.m. Oct. 30; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4-5 (through Nov. 6), Lake Country Playhouse, 221 E. Capitol Drive, Hartland. $18 (262) 367-4697 http://www.lakecountryplayhouse.net/index.html.

"Dracula": 7 p.m. Oct. 28; 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Oct. 29; 5 p.m. Oct. 30, Old World Wisconsin, W372-S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle. $50-$60 http://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/.

"4 Ever Fifties": 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29, Theatre on Main, 25 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. $12-14 (262) 560-0564 http://www.theatreonmain.org.

"The Tavern": 8 p.m. Oct. 28-29; 2 p.m. Oct. 30; 8 p.m. Nov. 4; 4 p.m., 8 p.m. Nov. 5 (through Nov. 13), Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. $10-$19 http://www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

Old Time Radio Show: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Butler Village Hall, 12621 W. Hampton Ave., Butler. A nostalgic look at old time radio, $5 play only; $10 for play and hors d’oeuvres at Arriba afterward.

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

DANCES

Community Dance: 7:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Sussex Bowl, N64-W24576 Main St., Sussex. (262) 695-7704.

ETC.

Free Senior Bingo: 10-11 a.m. Oct. 18 (through Jan. 17), Mukwonago Town Hall, W320 S8315 Beulah Road, Mukwonago. Presented by the Town of Mukwonago Recreation Department. Enjoy free coffee, prizes, friendship and fun. http://www.townofmukwonago.us.

Just Between Friends Sale: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 20; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 21; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 22, Waukesha County Expo Center — Forum Complex, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Children’s clothing sale features savings on brand names, resale event. Also toys, games, maternity, accessories, cribs and more. http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Fun With Faith Bible Club: 3:15-4:30 p.m. Oct. 20 (through Dec. 15), Big Bend Elementary School, Big Bend Drive, Big Bend. For Grades K-2.

DivorceCare: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 27 (through Dec. 8), Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester St., Suite 300, Mukwonago. Recovery group for separated and divorced.

Forest Ecology Workshop: 7 p.m. Oct. 20, Retzer Nature Center, S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukesha. 10 http://friendsofretzer.org/.

Book Sale: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 21; 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 22, Pewaukee Public Library, 210 Main St., Pewaukee. .

Love & Logic Parenting Class: 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 24, Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester St., Suite 300, Mukwonago. Seven-week parenting class meets Mondays through Oct. 24.

Financial Peace University: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 (through Dec. 12), Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester St., Suite 300, Mukwonago. Find financial peace with a biblical approach to money matters.

Moms in Touch Prayer Group: 8:30-9 a.m. Oct. 25 (through Dec. 20), Moms in Touch Prayer Group, 1258 River Park Circle West, Mukwonago. (262) 363-2331.

EXHIBITS

Earth and Sky, Art from Clay and Wood: Laura Fesser, Don Maupin, and Josh Vogel: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 19-20; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 21; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22; 12-4 p.m. Oct. 23; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 24-27; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 28; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 29 (through Nov. 13), Almont Gallery, 342 West Main St., Waukesha. (Through Nov. 14), http://www.almontgallery.org/.

Terrence James Coffman and the Three Center Avenue Studio Artists: 11 a.m. Oct. 19-23, 25-29 (through Nov. 20), Delafield Arts Center, 803 Genesee St., Delafield. (Through Jan. 3).

FAIRS

Family Fun Day: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Hartland Public Library, 110 E. Park Ave., Hartland. Fall-themed crafts and activities for parents and kids to enjoy together. No registration needed.

St. Peter’s Fall Fair & Turkey Dinner: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 22, St Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church And School, 145 S. Sixth St., Waterford. Adults-$12, Kids-$6, under 4 free. (262) 662-1687.

FESTIVALS

Fall Festival: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 22, Vintage Hobby Farm, W2491 Swoboda Road, East Troy. Event includes farm fresh food, games, animals, pumpkins, cider and fall décor. Market features beef, chicken, pork, produce, eggs, honey and spa products. (262) 853-9168 http://www.vintagehobbyfarm.com/.

Lake Country Wine & Food Festival: 12 p.m. Oct. 23, Weissgerber’s Golden Mast Inn, W349-N5293 Lacy’s Lane, Okauchee Lake. http://www.weissgerbers.com/goldenmast/index.html.

FOOD

Spaghetti Dinner: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 19, East Troy High School, 3128 Graydon Ave., East Troy. Hosted by the East Troy Lioness. Eat in or carry out.

Spaghetti dinner: 4:30-7 p.m. Oct. 21, Zion Lutheran Parish, N48-W18700 Lisbon Road, Menomonee Falls. Advance tickets: adults $5.50, seniors (60+) and children (6-12) $4, children (3-5) $1 and 2 and under free. At-the-door: add $1, except children 3 to http://www.zionschool.info.

Pancake Fest: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 22, Lord Of Life Lutheran Church, Lake Drive, Oconomowoc. There will also be a silent auction, bake and craft sale and raffles, $6 adults and $2 for ages 6 and younger.

Chili Cook-Off and Bloody Mary Contest: 1-8 p.m. Oct. 22, Nettie’s Irish Pub, 733 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. Event benefits Susan G. Komen’s Rally for the Cure and Feeding America. Also includes Irish stew cook-off. Two local bands will entertain all day. $10 or $5 with donation of nonperishable food item (262) 695-6477.

Covered Dish Dinner: 4:30-7 p.m. Oct. 22, North Prairie United Methodist Church, 107 N. Main St., North Prairie. Dinner includes casseroles, salads, desserts and beverages served buffet style. $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 children, free children under 5.

Ixonia Lions Fall Brunch: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 23, Fireman's Hall, N8345 Park St., Ixonia. $7 in advance and $7.50 at the door for adults and $4 for children ages 6 to 12. Free for ages 5 and under.

HALLOWEEN

Papa Steinke’s Greenhouse: Papa’s S92 W32460 Highway NN, Mukwonago. Papa’s patch features unique pumpkins, gourds, fall mums, cornstalks, decorative corn, straw bales and winter squash. Everyone is welcome to wander the pumpkin patch. (262) 363-7407. www.papasteinkesgreenhouse.com.

Halloween Spook Fest: 10 a.m. Oct. 21-23, 28-29 (through Oct. 30), East Troy Electric Railroad, 2002 Church St., East Troy. Fee http://www.easttroyrr.org/.

Haunted Woods: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 21-22, 28-29, Fin ’N’ Feather Sportsman’s Club, N2765 Hardscrabble Road, Palmyra. $10 adults, $5 ages 6 and younger (262) 894-7137.

Halloween Hullabaloo: 6 p.m. Oct. 21, Wagner Park, N31-W23320 Green Road, Pewaukee. Children 1 to 10 can travel the Trick or Treat Path and meet storybook and Disney characters. Sign up for 6, 6:15 or 6:30 p.m. Also includes treats and craft. Call to register. $2 residents, $12 nonresidents (262) 691-7275.

Six Feet Under House of Horror: 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Oct. 21; 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Oct. 22; 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Oct. 28; 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Oct. 29, Freemason’s Masonic Lodge, 317 South Street, Waukesha. $12.00 (262) 643-6751 http://www.sixftunder.com.

Halloween Family Fun Night: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 21-22, Old Falls Village, N96-W15791 County Line Road, Menomonee Falls. Scary apparitions appear regularly, apple bobbing, craft making, trick or treating, refreshments.

Minooka Mash: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Retzer Nature Center, S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukesha. Fee http://friendsofretzer.org/.

Wisconsin Feargrounds: 7-11:30 p.m. Oct. 21-22; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 26-27; 7-11:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29 (through Oct. 31), Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. $13 Morgan Manor, $25 Morgan Manor w/speed pass; $30 three haunts combo, $45 three haunts combo w/speed pass http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Animal exhibits, activities and hayrides: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 22; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 29 (through Oct. 30), Bear Den Zoo & Petting Farm, 6831 Big Bend Road, Waterford. 2 to 11 years $6, 12 and older http://www.beardenzoo.com.

Homestead Animal Farm: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 22-23; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 27-28; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 29 (through Oct. 30), Homestead Animal Farm, W320-N9127 Highway 83, Hartland. Tribute to Green Bay Packers theme at pumpkin, corn maze and animal farm. Open during the week by appointment for school groups. Pumpkins, gourds, squash, straw bales and cornstalk bundles for sale, corn maze $6, hayride $2, animal petting area $2. All three activities $9; children 3 and younger, free http://www.homesteadanimalfarm.com.

Fun Fest: 12-2 p.m. Oct. 22, Pewaukee Village Hall, 235 Hickory St., Pewaukee. Children’s and dogs’ costume parade begins at 11:45 a.m. at the Beach House, 222 W. Wisconsin Ave. and ends at Village Hall. Event also includes tour of police cars and fire engines and trick-or-treat with local merchants.

Pumpkin Fest: 1 p.m. Oct. 22, Catherine’s Corner, S42 W31428 Highway 83, Genesee. Enjoy pumpkin flavored food including chili, ice cream, lattes, beer and wine plus caramel apples. Pumpkin carving competition from 1 to 3 p.m. Tools and pumpkins provided. Pumpkin illumination at 6 p.m. and judging at 6:30 p.m. Live music from 1 to 3 p.m.,

Halloween in Delafield: 5 p.m. Oct. 22, Delafield City Hall, 500 Genesee St., Delafield. The Delafield Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual Halloween. Event schedule: 5 p.m. business trick-or-treating; 7 p.m. Grand Pumpkin Illumination, at the “steeple,” 606 Genesee St.; and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Delafield Public Library presents a Halloween magic show with Magic Mark, Delafield City Hall Common Council chambers, 500 Genesee St., (262) 646-6230 http://www.cityofdelafield.com.

MARKETS

Dousman Farmers Market: 7 p.m. Oct. 19, Cory Municipal Park, 140 S. Main St., Dousman. Market’s new location is the south end of Cory Park near the shelter and playground.

Farmers Market at Piala’s Nursery: 3-7 p.m. Oct. 20, 27, Piala’s Nursery and Garden Shop, Highway 59, Waukesha.

Delafield Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 22, 29, Fish Hatchery, 417 Main St., Delafield. The market features locally-grown seasonal produce, plants, grass-fed beef, flowers, baked goods, honey, smoked pork, egg rolls and a variety of specialty items. (262) 443-9546.

Oconomowoc Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 22, 29, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 210 E. Pleasant St., Oconomowoc. Hosted by the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce. Market includes organic section, information booths, kids’ gardening programs, natural cleaning products, dairy, farm fresh meats and music.

Waukesha Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 22, 29, Riverfront Plaza, Along the Fox River between Barstow and Broadway, Waukesha. Products available include in-season fresh vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, annuals and perennials, dried flowers, baked goods, oils, herbs, jams, cheeses, locally raised meats including lamb, beef and pork, and some locally-made art and craft items.

Butler Farmers Market: 12-6 p.m. Oct. 24, Butler Farmers Market, Hampton Avenue between 124th and 125th streets, Butler.

MUSEUMS

Owen Gromme: The 115th Birthday Exhibition: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 19-22, 25-29, Waukesha County Museum, 101 W. Main St., Waukesha. (262) 521-2859 http://www.waukeshacountymuseum.org/.

Pewaukee Area Historical Society: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 19; 1-4 p.m. Oct. 23; 4-7 p.m. Oct. 26 (through Oct. 30), Clark House Museum, 206 E. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. http://www.pewaukeehistory.org/.

"Singing in the Nest": 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Waukesha County Museum, 101 W. Main St., Waukesha. Free. (262) 521-2859 http://www.waukeshacountymuseum.org/.

MUSIC

University of Notre Dame Glee Club: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 21, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. $12 for adults / $10 for seniors & students / $5 for kids 9 and under http://www.wilson-center.com.

Civic Broadway Singers: 12:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Spring Creek Church, Capitol Drive, Pewaukee. $10 must be purchased online one day before the concert (262) 695-2211 http://www.springcreekonline.com/.

Jubilate Chorale: 7 p.m. Oct. 21, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1600 N. Genesee St., Delafield. The event is part of the congregation’s Festive Music Series. Refreshments and a menu of crab stuffed mushrooms and bruschetta with tomato, mozzarella, and onion provided by Zin’s Restaurant will be served following the concert in the Great Hall. Freewill offering accepted.

Carroll University Choir Concert: 8 p.m. Oct. 21, Carroll University Shattuck Music Center, 218 E. Waukesha Rd., Eagle. The choirs will perform music inspired by Renaissance Italy and the mournful “Stabat Mater” hymn, $8 adults, $3 students and seniors 60 and over.

Daryl Stuermer with the Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra: 1 p.m. Oct. 23, Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220-N6151 Townline Road, Sussex. $10 — 30 http://www.hamiltonfineartscenter.com/.

NIGHT LIFE

The Boomers: 8 p.m. Oct. 20, Stone Bank Pub & Eatery, N67-W33395 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc. http://www.stonebankpub.com/.

Tuscan Road: 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Oct. 20, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. http://sandbarsportspub.com.

MusicN’Demand with JasonRocks: 9 p.m. Oct. 20, Donnie Boy’s Tap, 362 W. Main St., Waukesha. .

Karaoke for Teens and Adults with Disabilities: 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 21, This Great Coffee Place, 365 Cottonwood, Hartland. Join Wisconsin Upside Down for an evening of music, (262) 443-8690.

The Sandcarvers: 9 p.m. Oct. 21 (through Dec. 31), House Of Guinness, 354 W. Main St., Waukesha.

Caribbean Eclipse: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 21, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. (262) 696-4578 http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Steve Nitros Trio: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Oct. 22, Splash Martini Bar, 134 N. Main St., Oconomowoc. http://www.splashmartinibar.com.

Jon Stone Band: 9 p.m. Oct. 22, Master Z’s Cue Club, 2454 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha. http://www.masterzs.com.

Cold Sweat: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 22, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. http://sandbarsportspub.com.

Andrea & the Mods: 9:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Dr., Delafield. http://www.delafield-brewhaus.com.

PETS

Animal Communication: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 20, End of the Leash, 214 S. Rochester St. (Highway 83), Mukwonago. Bring your animal with you or bring in a photograph for Animal Communicator Rebecca Moravec. Call (262) 363-3338 for rates and to reserve your spot. http://www.endoftheleash.com.

First Aid for Pets: 1 p.m. Oct. 22, Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Presented by Emergency Medical Services. Learn how to safely treat pet emergencies. (262) 879-0165.

Greyhound Meet’n’Greet: 1-3 p.m. Oct. 23, Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Interact with the HAWS greyhounds and find out all you could possibly want to know about being a Greyhound Guardian.

RECREATION

Exercise Classes: 8:30-10:20 a.m. Oct. 19, 24, 26 (through Nov. 30), American Legion Post 375, 627 Highway NN, Mukwonago. Dancefit and Bodyfit Exercise Classes with Carol Johnson. Dancefit, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., features dance routines set to music. Bodyfit, 9:35 to 10:20 a.m., is a strength and conditioning class., $5 day pass.

Fitness Walking: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Oct. 22; 5-6 p.m. Oct. 24; 9:15-10:15 a.m. Oct. 29 (through Nov. 28), Mukwonago Athletic Club, 727 County Road NN East, Mukwonago. Total body workout with three-time USA Olympic walker and walking world record holder Debbi Sullivan., $5 http://getmacfit.com.

THEATER

"Prelude to a Kiss": 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20; 8 p.m. Oct. 21; 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Oct. 22; 2 p.m. Oct. 23; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26-27; 8 p.m. Oct. 28; 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Oct. 29 (through Oct. 30), Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. $16-20 (262) 782-4430 http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com.

Phantom of the Opry: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21-22; 2 p.m. Oct. 23; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29 (through Nov. 6), Lake Country Playhouse, 221 E. Capitol Drive, Hartland. $18 (262) 367-4697 http://www.lakecountryplayhouse.net/index.html.

University of Wisconsin-Waukesha Presents "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure": 2 p.m. Oct. 21; 4 p.m. Oct. 22, UW-Waukesha Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. (262) 521-5212 http://www.waukesha.uwc.edu/Faculty---Staff/Departments/Communication-and-Theatre-Arts. aspx.

"Dracula": 7 p.m. Oct. 21; 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Oct. 22; 5 p.m. Oct. 23; 7 p.m. Oct. 28; 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Oct. 29 (through Oct. 30), Old World Wisconsin, W372-S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle. $50-$60 http://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/.

"4 Ever Fifties": 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21-22; 2 p.m. Oct. 23; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29, Theatre on Main, 25 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. $12-14 (262) 560-0564 http://www.theatreonmain.org.

WI District Met Opera Auditions: 10 a.m. Oct. 22, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Singers 20 to 30 years old are eligible to participate; winner will receive prize money and be brought to New York City to prepare arias; register by Sept. 30, (262) 781-9520 http://www.wilson-center.com.

Waukesha Civic Theatre’s Talent Wars: 7 p.m. Oct. 22, Carroll University Shattuck Music Center, 218 E. Waukesha Rd., Eagle. Variety show fundraiser. Purchase votes for your favorite team competing in the war.

 To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

AUTHORS

Allan Ansorge: 1 p.m. Oct. 15, Books & Company, 1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc. Author of Crossing the Centerline, http://www.booksco.com/.

COMEDY

Comedy Sports: 7 p.m. Oct. 14-15, Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc. Friday is Teen Night for ages 12 and older. Saturday is for all ages. $16 adults, $8 seniors.

DANCE

Square Dancing: 7:30-10 p.m. Oct. 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1052 Whiterock Ave., Waukesha. Hosted by the Spring City Squares.

ETC.

Financial Aid Workshop: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 (through Nov. 9), YMCA at Pabst Farms, 1750 E. Valley Road, Oconomowoc. .

Lunch and Learn, "CSI Waukesha": 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Waukesha County Museum, 101 W. Main St., Waukesha. $8 includes lunch; Registration is required. (262) 521-2859 http://www.waukeshacountymuseum.org/.

DivorceCare: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 20 (through Dec. 8), Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester St., Suite 300, Mukwonago. Recovery group for separated and divorced.

Bingo: 7 p.m. Oct. 13 (through Oct. 27), St. James Catholic Church, 830 County Road NN, Mukwonago. Progressive bingo on every date. Held every second and fourth Tuesday. Cash raffles, pull tabs, all paper sheets. Food and beverages available. Doors open at 5 p.m.

New Horizons Weekend of Healing-New Life after Divorce: 6 p.m. Oct. 14; 8 a.m. Oct. 15; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 16, Schoenstatt Retreat Center, W284N698 Cherry Lane, Waukesha. $150 (includes lodging, meals and materials) 414-758-2214 or 877-558-5744 http://www.schoenstattwisconsin.org.

Fall Into Phenology: 7 p.m. Oct. 14, Retzer Nature Center, S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukesha. 5 http://friendsofretzer.org/.

Public Night "The Fall Constellations" observation session: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Milwaukee Astronomical Society Observatory, 18850 W. Observatory Rd., New Berlin. $5 http://www.milwaukeeastro.org.

Community League’s 29th annual "A Community Affair": 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Menomonee Falls High School, W142-N8101 Merrimac Drive, Menomonee Falls. Exhibitors featuring art, crafts, antiques and collectibles and today’s trends in fashion and home decorating; raffle, homemade desserts and food and more, (414) 297-9446 http://www.hs.sdmf.k12.wi.us/.

Annual Auction, Lunch and Bake Sale: 9:30 a.m. Oct. 15, Caldwell United Methodist Church, 8504 Caldwell Dr., Mukwonago. Bake sale begins at 9:30 a.m. Choose something sweet to have with your coffee and pick up more sweets for the weekend. Live and silent auction begins at 10:30 a.m. Lunch begins at 11 a.m. Get a bite to eat from the lunch counter while you weigh in on the auction items.

Saturday Special: Junk Factory!: 10 a.m. Oct. 15, Oconomowoc Public Library, 200 W. South St., Oconomowoc.

Delafield Veterans Day Car Show: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 16, Delafield Legion Hall, 333 N. Lapham Peak Rd., Delafield. Hosted by Delafield American Legion Post 196. Refreshments available. Proceeds benefit local veterans.

Love & Logic Parenting Class: 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 17 (through Oct. 24), Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester St., Suite 300, Mukwonago. Seven-week parenting class meets Mondays through Oct. 24.

Financial Peace University: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 (through Dec. 12), Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester St., Suite 300, Mukwonago. Find financial peace with a biblical approach to money matters.

Moms in Touch Prayer Group: 8:30-9 a.m. Oct. 18 (through Dec. 20), Moms in Touch Prayer Group, 1258 River Park Circle West, Mukwonago. (262) 363-2331.

Free Senior Bingo: 10-11 a.m. Oct. 18 (through Jan. 17), Mukwonago Town Hall, W320 S8315 Beulah Road, Mukwonago. Presented by the Town of Mukwonago Recreation Department. Enjoy free coffee, prizes, friendship and fun. http://www.townofmukwonago.us.

FESTIVALS

Oktoberfest: 2-7 p.m. Oct. 15, Lakefront Park, 222 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. Hosted by Positively Pewaukee event features German food, beer, wine available for purchase. Music by A Little Bit of Heaven and Alter Ego.

FOOD

Fish Fry: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 14 (through Jan. 13), St. Agnes Parish, 12801 W. Fairmount Ave., Butler. Dinner includes deep fried cod, coleslaw, bread and choice of potato, $7.

Fish Fry: 4:30-7 p.m. Oct. 14, St. Jerome Parish School Cafeteria, 1001 S. Silver Lake St., Oconomowoc. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Carryouts available. $9 adults, $3.75 children 4 to 11, free children 3 and younger.

Covered Dish Dinner: 4:30-7 p.m. Oct. 22, North Prairie United Methodist Church, 107 N. Main St., North Prairie. Dinner includes casseroles, salads, desserts and beverages served buffet style. $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 children, free children under 5.

HALLOWEEN

Wisconsin Feargrounds: 7-11:30 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 21-22 (through Oct. 31), Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. $13 Morgan Manor, $25 Morgan Manor w/speed pass; $30 three haunts combo, $45 three haunts combo w/speed pass http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Night at the Museum, "The Eagle Diamond Caper": 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 21-22 (through Oct. 29), Waukesha County Museum, 101 W. Main St., Waukesha. $5.00 per person (262) 521-2859 http://www.waukeshacountymuseum.org/.

Homestead Animal Farm: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 15-16, 22 (through Oct. 30), Homestead Animal Farm, W320-N9127 Highway 83, Hartland. Tribute to Green Bay Packers theme at pumpkin, corn maze and animal farm. Open during the week by appointment for school groups. Pumpkins, gourds, squash, straw bales and cornstalk bundles for sale, corn maze $6, hayride $2, animal petting area $2. All three activities $9; children 3 and younger, free http://www.homesteadanimalfarm.com.

Animal exhibits, activities and hayrides: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 15; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 16; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 22 (through Oct. 30), Bear Den Zoo & Petting Farm, 6831 Big Bend Road, Waterford. 2 to 11 years $6, 12 and older http://www.beardenzoo.com.

Pumpkins and Pancakes: 9-11 a.m. Oct. 18, Lilies Place, S42 W31428 Highway 83, Genesee. Tales & Tunes with Ms Patty. Enjoy a pancake breakfast from Pal’s or one of Lilies special Fall Latte’s while kids learn songs and listen to stories.

MARKETS

Mukwonago Area Farmers Market: 12-6 p.m. Oct. 12, Tractor Supply Parking Lot, Bay View and Highway 83, Mukwonago. Vendors selling homegrown produce and flowers in season including fruits and vegetables, eggs, flowers and plants, honey and maple syrup, meats, cheeses, jams, jellies and bakery.

Dousman Farmers Market: 7 p.m. Oct. 12, 19, Cory Municipal Park, 140 S. Main St., Dousman. Market’s new location is the south end of Cory Park near the shelter and playground.

Farmers Market at Piala’s Nursery: 3-7 p.m. Oct. 13, 20 (through Oct. 27), Piala’s Nursery and Garden Shop, Highway 59, Waukesha.

Delafield Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 15, 22 (through Oct. 29), Fish Hatchery, 417 Main St., Delafield. The market features locally-grown seasonal produce, plants, grass-fed beef, flowers, baked goods, honey, smoked pork, egg rolls and a variety of specialty items. (262) 443-9546.

Oconomowoc Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 15, 22 (through Oct. 29), St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 210 E. Pleasant St., Oconomowoc. Hosted by the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce. Market includes organic section, information booths, kids’ gardening programs, natural cleaning products, dairy, farm fresh meats and music.

Waukesha Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 15, 22 (through Oct. 29), Riverfront Plaza, Along the Fox River between Barstow and Broadway, Waukesha. Products available include in-season fresh vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, annuals and perennials, dried flowers, baked goods, oils, herbs, jams, cheeses, locally raised meats including lamb, beef and pork, and some locally-made art and craft items.

Butler Farmers Market: 12-6 p.m. Oct. 17 (through Oct. 24), Butler Farmers Market, Hampton Avenue between 124th and 125th streets, Butler.

MUSEUMS

Owen Gromme: The 115th Birthday Exhibition: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 12-15, 18-22 (through Oct. 29), Waukesha County Museum, 101 W. Main St., Waukesha. (262) 521-2859 http://www.waukeshacountymuseum.org/.

Pewaukee Area Historical Society: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 12; 1-4 p.m. Oct. 16; 4-7 p.m. Oct. 19 (through Oct. 30), Clark House Museum, 206 E. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee. http://www.pewaukeehistory.org/.

NIGHT LIFE

Jon Stone Band: 8 p.m. Oct. 13, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. http://sandbarsportspub.com.

MusicN’Demand with JasonRocks: 9 p.m. Oct. 13, Donnie Boy’s Tap, 362 W. Main St., Waukesha. .

Barry Bryan: 8:30 p.m. Oct. 14, R