Joe Hite “The Piano Man”
Ongoing, Wed. & Thurs. | 9 p.m.
The Belmont Tavern
414.988.6161 | thebelmonttavern.com
Live piano music in art deco environment.

Paul Thorn
Thurs., Nov. 15 | Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Turner Hall Ballroom
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
One of the most respected modern day troubadours takes the stage for an incredible night of tangled tales, spoken truths and rootsy Americana.

Underground Music Series
Ongoing, Fri. | 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
InterContinental Milwaukee – CLEAR
414.276.8686 | intercontinentalmilwaukee.com/underground
Enjoy free music weekly – originals and holiday classics!

Journey
With Special Guests Pat Benatar (feat. Neil Giraldo) & Loverboy
Fri., Nov. 16 | 7 p.m.
BMO Harris Bradley Center
800.745.3000 | bmoharrisbradleycenter.com
Journey returns to the main stage with a new mix of musicians.

ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
Fri., Nov. 16 | Doors open at 7 p.m.
Turner Hall Ballroom
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
The most mesmerizing and accurate portrayal of Led Zeppelin on the planet.

Basilica Series I: Transformation
Fri., Nov. 16 & Sat., Nov. 17 | 7:30 p.m.
Basilica of St. Josaphat
414.291.7605 | mso.org
Mysterious. Intriguing. Filled with wonder. Four composers, four different perspectives. Which composer will capture your imagination? Part of the MSO Basilica Series: A Special Presentation.

Other Lives
Sat., Nov. 17 | Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Turner Hall Ballroom
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
Suspenseful, dreamy and awestruck in equal measures, imagine Fleet Foxes influenced by Radiohead’s Pyramid Song. 

Old Crow Medicine Show
Sat., Nov. 17 | Doors open at 7 p.m.
The Riverside Theater
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
American roots with a rock ‘n roll soul.

Thanksgiving
Sun., Nov. 18 | 4 p.m.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
414.271.0711 | presentmusic.org
Featuring Present Music, Milwaukee Choral Artists and the Bucks Native American Singing and Drumming Group, Thanksgiving signifies our hopes, our gratitudes and our ability to look past, look inside and to reflect.

Stephen Lynch
Sun., Nov. 18 | Doors open at 6 p.m.
Turner Hall Ballroom
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
Shockingly hilarious music and blisteringly brilliant stand-up at a break-neck pace! Don’t miss the warped humor and twisted songs of the master of musical comedy Stephen Lynch! Suggested for mature audiences only.

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience
Tues., Nov. 20 | Doors open at 7 p.m.
The Riverside Theater
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
Experience the power of Led Zeppelin with an incredible sonic and visual journey.

West Side Story
Fri., Nov. 23 & Sat., Nov. 24 | 7:30 p.m.
Marcus Center – Uihlein Hall
414.291.7605 | mso.org
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra plays Leonard Bernstein’s electrifying score and memorable songs with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim live, while the newly remastered film is shown on the big screen.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Sun., Nov. 25 | 2 p.m.
Milwaukee Theatre
800.745.3000 | shop.mannheimsteamroller.com
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday celebration for over 25 years, featuring the beloved music of the Mannheim Steamrollers along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting.

The Irish Tenors
Sun., Nov. 25 | 6 p.m.
Marcus Center – Uihlein Hall
414.273.7206 | marcuscenter.org
Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan are The Irish Tenors; one of the most successful Irish touring acts ever, regarded as the acknowledged Godfathers of Irish Repertoire!

Alabama Shakes
Fri., Nov. 30 | Doors open at 7 p.m.
The Riverside Theater
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
A band that delivers moments of pure excitement and real passion. Brittany Howard’s big, bluesy voice is like a southern preacher with a soul-drenched howl. Howlin’ Wolf meets Janis Joplin.

Patrick Watson
Fri., Nov. 30 | Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Turner Hall Ballroom
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
Wowing audiences with his beautifully crafted songs, this is your chance to see Patrick Watson up close at Turner Hall at this special Ten Buck Show!

Doc the Halls: A Merry Doc Holiday!
Nov. 30 – Dec. 2
Marcus Center – Uihlein Hall
414.291.7605 | mso.org
Doc Severinsen is comin’ to town to conduct the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra in a concert of festive seasonal favorites, carols, sing-alongs and holiday Big Band.

Martina McBride
Sat., Dec. 1 | 8 p.m.
Milwaukee Theatre
800.745.3000 | martinamcbride.com
Join in as Martina McBride, winner of four CMA Female Vocalist of the Year trophies, three ACM Female Vocalist awards, and a Grammy win, performs her hits and holiday favorites!

Concord Chamber Orchestra BRASS Concert
Sat., Dec. 1 | 8 p.m.

Basilica of St. Josaphat

414.750.4404 | concordorchestra.org

Featuring music from the brass section, the concert will include guests Bob Syverson, trumpet soloist, and the Lutheran A Cappella Chorus and Bach Chamber Choir.
 
Walk The Moon
Sat., Dec. 1 | Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Turner Hall Ballroom
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
"Anna Sun" has been one of the surprise hits of the summer thanks to FM102.1. Now welcome them for their first Turner Hall Ballroom show, plus an appearance by a special guest.

Jerrod Niemann
Sun., Dec. 2 | Doors open at 7 p.m.
Turner Hall Ballroom
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
Country artist best known for his platinum and #1 single “Lover, Lover.”

Festive Soiree with Robin Pluer
Dec. 6 & 7 | 7:30 p.m.
Helen Bader Recital Hall – 1584 N. Prospect Ave.
414.276.5760 | wcmusic.org
Milwaukee’s own, Robin Pluer, returns to the Conservatory stage for this annual holiday show, brimming with vintage French ballads, Edith Piaf classics and jazzy tunes aplenty.

Nada Surf
Fri., Dec. 7 | Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Turner Hall Ballroom
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
In the grand tradition of Big Star, Matthew Sweet and Teenage Fanclub, they make heart-on-its-sleeve, unpretentious pop music with memorable melodies, irrepressible energy and the awesome, heartfelt vocals of Matthew Caw.

MSO Performs the Music of Queen
Sat., Dec. 8 | Doors open at 7 p.m.
The Riverside Theater
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra recreates all of your favorite Queen classics with the help of a live, spot-on Queen tribute band complete with Vegas veteran Brody Dolyniuk’s spectacular rendition of Freddie Mercury.

of Montreal
Sat., Dec. 8 | Doors open at 8:30 p.m.
Turner Hall Ballroom
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
Take a wild, psychedelic ride with the wonderfully bizarre spectacle that is the legendary live show of indie rock’s most theatrical and adventurous band.

Christmas in the Basilica
Sat., Dec. 8 | 7:30 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 9 | 3 p.m. & 6 p.m.
The Basilica of St. Josaphat
414.481.8801 | belcanto.org
John Rutter’s Gloria, beloved carols and hymns, and the rich sounds of festive brass make for the perfect beginning to every family’s holiday season. Bel Canto Chorus will fill the Basilica with song, bringing the music of Christmas to vivid, joyful life.

Handel’s Messiah
Wed., Dec. 12 | 7:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Faith Community – 9520 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners
Thurs., Dec. 13 | 7:30 p.m.
Basilica of St. Josaphat
Fri., Dec. 14 | 7:30 p.m.
Cathedral of St. John
Sat., Dec. 15 | 7:30 p.m.
Cathedral of St. John
Sun., Dec. 16 | 4 p.m.
Basilica of St. Josaphat
414.291.7605 | mso.org
Handel’s glorious Messiah, a favorite Milwaukee tradition, returns once again to the MSO this season! Experience some of the most beautiful sacred music ever written as three area churches host performances featuring the MSO Chorus.

Braid
Fri., Dec. 14 | Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Turner Hall Ballroom
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
Braid returns to Turner Hall Ballroom to play their classic album “Frame & Canvas” in its entirety, plus other hits and special guests!

The Musical Box: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
Sat., Dec. 15 | Doors open at 7 p.m.
The Riverside Theater
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
A recreation of Peter Gabriel-era Genesis. All of the theatrics, all of the songs, all of the dazzling spectacle of the original show!

Advent Lessons and Carols
Sun., Dec. 16 | 5:15 p.m.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
414.276.9814 | stjohncathedral.org
Join the Cathedral Choir, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Choristers of St. Francis Xavier and the Handbell Ensemble for the annual celebration of Advent Lessons and Carols at the Cathedral.

Brioso Christmas Concert
Sat., Dec. 22 | 1 p.m.
Milwaukee Art Museum – Windhover Hall
414.224.3200 | mam.org
Hear the eclectic Christmas tunes of Brioso, part of Barcel Suzuki String Academy.

Dustin Diamond’s Bayside Bash
Sat., Dec. 29 | Doors open at 8 p.m.
Turner Hall Ballroom
414.286.3663 | pabsttheater.org
An evening of 80s and 90s retro dance, classic video games and a party hosted by Saved By The Bell’s own Dustin Diamond. 80s and 90s attire encouraged.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Sun., Dec. 30 | 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.
BMO Harris Bradley Center
800.745.3000 | bmoharrisbradleycenter.com
102.9 The Hog and Live Nation welcome TSO when they return to Milwaukee for two shows at BMO Harris Bradley Center. A portion of the proceeds from every ticket benefit Combat Hunger for the Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee.