WISCONSIN — Here's what's happening in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and beyond this weekend:
Milwaukee
Book of Mormon
Saturday, March 1 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 2 at 1 and 6:30 p.m.
Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee
The satirical musical comedy, written by co-creators of "South Park," is back in Milwaukee for the first time in nearly 10 years. Catch one of the performances featuring show tune earworms such as "Hello," "You and Me (But Mostly Me)" and "I Believe."
Girls & STEM
Sunday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Discovery World, 500 N Harbor Drive, Milwaukee
More than 20 exhibitors — including Girl Scouts of Southeast Wisconsin, Harley Davidson, Marquette Society of Women Engineers, SciKids and more — will host hands-on activities and demos for girls interested in STEM. They'll also hear from female role models in the field, try out coding activities, participate in a dye workshop and more.
Madison
Madison's Bloody Mary Winter Festival
Sunday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wisconsin Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison
Local bars and restuarants will offer samples of their renditions of Bloody Marys. Those who purchase a tasting card can try them all, then vote for their favorite one. Enjoy live polka music and food, too.
Color Me Funny: The Hotel Indigo Comedy Show
Saturday, March 1 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown, 901 E Washington Avenue, Madison
Cheshire Cat Comedy is hosting a comedy show Saturday highlighting comics from around the Midwest inside of a former paint factory that's since been transformed into a hotel. Ticket holders can snag a free drink when they order an appetizer. Enjoy laughs from comics Sharup Karim, Mohammed Abbed, Peggy Hurley and Owen Joyner.
Green Bay & Fox Cities
Spring Eclectic Market
Saturday, March 1 from noon to 5 p.m.
Appleton Beer Factory, 603 W. College Avenue, Appleton
From books to ceramics and artwork, wooden floral decor to bath products and stickers, and plenty more, there's something for everyone at this unique markets featuring more than a dozen local makers.
Retro Video Game Tournament
Saturday, March 1 at 1 p.m.
Neenah Public Library, 240 E Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah
All ages are welcome at this retro video game tournament. Contestants can expect arcade, Windows, console and phone games to be included on the surprise list of games that will be revealed at the tournament. There will be gift cards and other prizes to compete for, too.
Around the Badger State
Ghost Ships Festival
Saturday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Inn on Maritime Bay, 101 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc
The 19th Ghost Ships Festival will have presentations about new shipwreck discoveries on the Great Lakes, exhibits on shipwrecks and maritime history, virtual 3D tours of shipwrecks and more. Tickets for the two-day events are $25 at the door or $20 if you pre-register. Those 18 and under can get in for free.
World’s Longest Weenie Roast
Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2 (times vary by activity)
Lakewoods Resort & Forest Ridge Golf Course, 21540 County Road M, Cable
Complete with events like snowmobile speed runs, ice drags, a crooked weenie obstacle course, this festival takes place surrounding Lake Namakagon. The event helps raise funds for community groups and holds the record for the longest line of hot dog cookers over one fire in the world.
