Wisconsin offers a variety of events this weekend, from theater performances and parades to festivals celebrating local traditions. Highlights include ballet premieres in Milwaukee, a St. Patrick's Day parade in Madison, and a maple syrup festival near the capital. These gatherings provide family-friendly and adult-oriented activities across the state.
This weekend, March 14-15, Wisconsin hosts numerous events blending arts, entertainment, and seasonal festivities. In Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Ballet presents "Genesis," featuring three premieres by choreographers Julia Feldman, Lauren Flower, and Loughlan Prior. Performances occur on March 13 at 7:30 p.m., March 14 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and March 15 at 2 p.m. at the Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells Street. Audience members can vote for their favorite piece, with the winner receiving a cash prize.
Also in Milwaukee, The Official Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl takes place on March 14 at Red Rock Saloon, 1225 North Water Street. Participants receive two to three drinks, green and gold beads, drink specials, and access to an after-party.
Madison features the 26th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 15 at 1:30 p.m., starting at the Wisconsin State Capitol, 2 E. Main St. The free event winds around Capitol Square, encouraging attendees to wear green and gold.
Theatergoers in Madison can catch "Back to the Future: The Musical," which debuts in the state with showtimes on March 13 at 7:30 p.m., March 14 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and March 15 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The production follows Marty McFly's time-travel adventure to 1955 in Doc Brown's DeLorean.
In the Green Bay and Fox Cities area, Mom Prom on March 14 from 7-11 p.m. at The Gibson Social Club, 537 North Main Street, Oshkosh, invites women to wear vintage gowns for dancing, a cash bar, photo booth, and raffles. Tickets are $40 individually or $35 for groups of five or more.
McFleshman's Stout Fest, also on March 14 from 2-6 p.m. at McFleshman's Brewing Co., 115 S. State Street, Appleton, showcases stouts from local breweries like Appleton Beer Factory and Ope Brewing Co., with food trucks and a photo booth. Admission is $30 general or $40 VIP, including a commemorative glass.
Statewide, "The Addams Family" musical runs March 13-15 at Fireside Dinner Theatre, 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, depicting Wednesday Addams' romance with a newcomer. The production continues into April.
Finally, the Maple Syrup Fest on March 14 from 1-4 p.m. at Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Dr., Monona, offers free family activities like tree-tapping demonstrations and maple syrup production, with maple-topped ice cream available for donation.