- Art in Bloom
When: Thursday, March 29 - Sunday, April 1
What: See floral displays, learn from master gardeners and more
Where: Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr.
How much: $15, $12 students, seniors and military, $5 members
Contact: 414.224.2803
- Shrek: The Musical
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 5; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7; 1 p.m. Sunday, April 8
What: A popular green ogre's tale, through song
Where: Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave.
How much: $33 - $75
Contact: 800.745.3000
- The Milwaukee Brewer's Home Opener
When: 3:10 p.m. Friday, April 6
- Easter
When: Sunday, April 8
- Pedal-Power: A Week Long Exploration of Bicycling
When: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, April 9 through Friday, April 13
What: Bike displays, maintenance demonstrations, safety presentations, races and more
Where: Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr.
How much: Free with general admission
Contact:414.765.9966
- West Side Story
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, Wednesday, April 11 and Thursday, April 12, 8 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15
What: The famous story of the Sharks and the Jets
Where: Marcus Center for Performing Arts, 929 N. Water
How much: $37 - $92
Contact:414.273.7206
- Fishing Clinics for Kids
When: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, April 14
What: Fishing workshops at 15 different parks in Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha Counties
Where: various locations
How much: Free, although participants will need a fishing license
Contact: 414.263.8614 or 414.263.8494
- Metroparent Kidsfest & Baby Expo
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 14; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 15
What: Fun hands on activities for kids, informative presenters for parents
Where: Wisconsin Exposition Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave.
How much: $3, children $2
- Spring Gallery Night and Day
When: Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21
What: Quarterly event showcasing nearly 60 art galleries throughout the city
Where: Mostly downtown with some outlying galleries
How much: Free
- Earth Day
When: Earth Day is officially April 22, but you'll find Earth Day events happening throughout the month
- Cinematic Titanic: Featuring the Stars of Mystery Science Theater 3000
When: 6 p.m. Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28
What: See the stars of Mystery Science Theater 3000 live
Where: Pabst Theater, 144 East Wells St.
How much: $24.50, $40 for both nights
