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A Saturday of Culture and Competition

Milwaukee is buzzing this Saturday, February 28, 2026, with a diverse lineup of events ranging from high-tech student competitions to internationally acclaimed stage performances. Whether you are looking for family-friendly activities, soulful music, or a stroll through a local winter market, the city has plenty to offer to close out the month of February.

Theater and Performing Arts

The Marcus Performing Arts Center is a primary hub for entertainment today. Families can catch a performance of Peter Pan and Wendy at the Todd Wehr Theater, with showtimes at 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM. For those seeking something more avant-garde, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo takes the stage at Uihlein Hall at 7:30 PM. This world-famous all-male drag ballet troupe is known for their technical prowess and hilarious parodies of classical ballet staples.

Over at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Checota Powerhouse, the legacy of August Wilson continues with a production of The Piano Lesson at 8:00 PM. This award-winning drama explores themes of family heritage and the ghosts of the past. Meanwhile, Next Act Theatre is hosting Swing State at 4:00 PM, and the Stackner Cabaret features The Fisherman's Daughters, a musical celebrating Wisconsin sisterhood, at 8:00 PM.

Concerts and Live Music

Music lovers have major choices tonight. Fiserv Forum hosts Elevation Worship with Steven Furtick as part of their 2026 spring tour, starting at 7:00 PM. For a more classical evening, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs works by Tchaikovsky featuring pianist Joyce Yang at the Bradley Symphony Center at 7:30 PM. In the city's smaller venues, Say She She brings their discodelic soul to Vivarium at 8:00 PM, while BossMan Dlow performs at Landmark Credit Union Live at 6:30 PM.

Community and Educational Events

The 2026 Milwaukee Robotics City Championships are taking place today at the former St. Mary's Czestochowa site on North Fratney Street. High school teams from across the city will compete from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in a showcase of engineering and teamwork. It is a fantastic opportunity to see the city's future innovators in action.

• Milwaukee Public Museum: In honor of Black History Month, the museum is hosting special workshops on African art and guided tours of history exhibits throughout the day.
• Milwaukee Art Museum: Families can participate in Drop-In Art Making at the Kohl’s Art Studio from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or join a story time session in the galleries at 10:30 AM.

Winter Markets

Morning explorers can head to the Oak Creek Winter Market from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for local crafts and produce. Alternatively, the Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market at The Table is open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, featuring regional meats, honey, and baked goods to help you stock up for the week ahead.