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The best performing arts events in Milwaukee this week

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Published on February 28, 2019
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If you're a fan of the arts, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to artsy events in Milwaukee this week, from stand-up comedy to stage productions shining lights on American history.

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Keg Stand Up at Lakefront Brewery

End your weekend with a Sunday evening stand-up comedy show at Lakefront Brewery. Expect plenty laughs, fresh beer and a special show menu from the kitchen.

When: Sunday, March 3, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Lakefront Brewery, 1872 N. Commerce St.
Price: $10
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'The Chinese Lady' at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Tonight: Catch a performance of "The Chinese Lady." The drama centers on Afong Moy, who immigrated from Beijing to the United States in the 1830s to be put on display in a side show as the "Chinese Lady" — an experience that ultimately defines and challenges her sense of self.

When: Thursday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St.
Price: $30
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Mark Twain's 'River of Song'

Explore the nation's original superhighway, the Mississippi River, with a staging of Mark Twain's "River of Song." The Milwaukee Repertory Theater's production, which premiered this past January, shares the stories and songs of the historical communities along the passage through America's Heartland — with help from three world-class musicians and a repertoire of classic songs.

When: Saturday, March 2, 8 p.m.
Where: Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St.
Price: $45
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