Happenings: Weekend Picks May 29-June 2, 2008 (yes, including Thursday and Monday)

Acoustic/Folk/Rock
RiverSplash!, Miller Genuine Draft Park Stage
May 31: Willy Porter Band, 8:40–11:30PM

Classical
Alterra @ the Lake, 1701 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive
June 2: "Beethoven on Brew," featuring members of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (last performance of the 2007-2008 series) @ 7PM

Indie/Alternative
Bremen Cafe, 901 E. Clarke Street
May 30: Pineapple Explode w/ Jay Flash and Roses @ 8PM

Irish/Celtic
Trinity Three Irish Pubs, 125 E. Juneau Avenue
May 31: Cé @ 12PM and Athas @ 4PM

Jazz
JavaVino, 424 Main Street, Racine
May 31: Joan Denman and Lou Rugani, 7-9PM

Benefit Event
Miller Lite Ride for the Arts @ Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water Street
June 1: Same Day Registration @ 6AM; 75-Mile Start @ 7AM; 50-Mile Start @ 7AM and 7:15AM; 25-Mile Start @ 7:30AM and 7:45AM; 15-Mile Start @ 8AM; 5-Mile @ 8:15AM

Festival
RiverSplash!, Pere Marquette Park and surrounding 10–block area
May 30:  11:30AM–11:30PM; Opening Ceremonies @ 12PM; Fireworks @ 10PM
May 31: 11:30AM–11:30PM; Fireworks @ 10PM
June 1: 11:30AM-6PM

Film
Milwaukee Short Film Festival
@ Art Bar, 722 E. Burleigh Street
May 29: Kickoff Party @ 9PM
@ Alchemist Theatre, 2569 S. Kinnickinnic
May 30: Opening Night @ 7PM
May 31: Begins @ 2PM (Homegrown, World View and Late Night)
@ Times Cinema, 5906 W. Vliet Street
June 1: Begins @ 7PM

Visual Art
Niemi Sculpture Gallery & Garden, 13300 116th Street, Kenosha
May 31: 11th Annual Spring Show, 2-6PM
June 1: 11th Annual Spring Show, 1-5PM