6 things to do in Milwaukee this weekend, including the start of Milwaukee Museum Days

Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The Milwaukee Art Museum offers discounted admission during Milwaukee Museum Days.
The Milwaukee Art Museum offers discounted admission during Milwaukee Museum Days.

1. Milwaukee Museum Days, with free and reduced admission

More than 25 museums and cultural institutions are taking part in Milwaukee Museum Days, with free or reduced admission and other deals from Jan. 19 through Jan. 29. For participating venues, go to visitmilwaukee.org.

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2. 'Lightfield' debuts in Cathedral Square Park, kicking off Gallery Night & Day

“Lightfield,” a new immersive geometric art installation made up of eight ground sculptures and 16 hanging lanterns suspended from trees, debuts 4:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 19 in Cathedral Square Park, 520 E. Wells St. Created by art collective HYBYCOZO, the installation includes online educational materials for parents and teachers. The exhibit's opening formally kicks off Gallery Night & Day, with art showings and events at more than 30 venues around Milwaukee Jan. 20-21. Admission is free. Info: milwaukeedowntown.com.

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3. All-Canada Show

After a two-year absence, the All-Canada Show returns to Milwaukee this weekend, at the Brookfield Conference Center, 325 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield. The show brings outdoors experts and representatives from fishing and hunting lodges, resorts and outfitters from the Great White North, with seminars, deals and more. The All-Canada Show runs from 3 to 9 p.m. Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 21 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 22. Admission is $12, free for kids 17 and younger and for veterans on Jan. 22. Info: allcanada.com.

4. Broadway Skates at Red Arrow Park

A 1960s-themed open skate takes over the rink at Red Arrow Park, 920 N. Water St., from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 20, in advance of the Broadway touring production of "Hairspray" coming to the Marcus Performing Arts Center next month. DJ Shawna is bringing the music, and there'll be special performances and prizes for the best '60s-themed outfits. Admission is free. Info: visitmilwaukee.org/mketheaterdistrict.

5. Monster Jam Arena Championship Series truck show at Fiserv Forum

The big rigs are back, and some of them airborne, at the Monster Jam bash at Fiserv Forum this weekend.
The big rigs are back, and some of them airborne, at the Monster Jam bash at Fiserv Forum this weekend.

The monster trucks are back and expected to tear up the dirt track again in Fiserv Forum with the Monster Jam Arena Champion Series. The driving takes place at 1 and 7 p.m. Jan. 21, and 1 p.m. Jan. 22. Tickets start at $17. Info: fiservforum.com/events/detail/monster-jam-2.

6. Wisconsin Rummage-O-Rama

Wisconsin Rummage-O-Rama, the long-running flea market, opens for business again this weekend at the Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha. Admission is $4, $2 for seniors and members of the military, and free for kids younger than 12. Info: wirummageorama.com.

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