Looking for something to do this week? From a meet-and-greet holiday party for a non-profit organization to a concert from Buffalo Gospel, here's a rundown of options to help you get out and about in the days ahead.
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Holiday Rarities Bierklasse
First, the Lowlands Bierklasse is holding the annual Holiday Rarities Bierklasse on Wednesday at Cafe Hollander. Attendees will sample rare and one-of-a-kind winter beers in anticipation of the arrival of the season.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Café Hollander, 2608 N. Downer Ave.
Admission: $45
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Winter Gathering 2018
Next, the TBEY Arts Center is hosting a Fall Showcase Open House on Thursday. The event is a chance for the community to learn what the non-profit organization accomplishes.
TBEY is "an educational organization for the urban community where classes dedicated to the arts are taught to youth members who otherwise might have little or no opportunity to learn these skills because of location or cost" according to the group's website.
Prospective members and students can meet staff and other members, while enjoying refreshments and hot chocolate. The event is free, but organizers recommend you register at the link below.
When: Thursday, Dec. 20, 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: TBEY Arts Center, Inc., 2266 N. Prospect Ave., Suite 325B
Admission: Free
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Media Circus and The Classic Shoppe Holiday Kick Back
Then, Media Circus and The Classic Shoppe is holding the Holiday Kick Back party at its new location, Nō Studios, with festive drinks and live music from a local DJ. Media Circus provides digital marketing and advertising as well as public relations services to bring indie films to mainstream audiences.
When: Thursday, Dec. 20, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Nō Studios, 1037 W. McKinley Ave.
Admission: Free
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Buffalo Gospel with Joseph Huber and Erik Koskinen
Lastly, Buffalo Gospel is performing on Friday at The Cooperage Milwaukee. Led by frontman Joseph Huber and founder Ryan Necci, the group plays "fiddle-driven dancing tunes or honest, heart-wrenching 'songwriter' songs, [and] spans the spectrum of 'Roots' music while preferring not to stay within the boundaries of any strict genre classification," according to the promoter of the event.
Erik Koshkinen brings a blend of country, rock and blues to the stage as the opening act.
When: Friday, Dec. 21, 8-11:30 p.m.
Where: The Cooperage Milwaukee, 822 S. Water St.
Admission: $12
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