South Milwaukee gets a dose of 1990s Tejano nostalgia this Saturday night when 512: The Selena Experience takes the stage at the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. The Arizona-based tribute act promises a high-energy, family-friendly show built around the songs of Selena Quintanilla, the beloved Tejano star whose music still fills dance floors three decades later.
The performance is presented by the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center as part of its 2026-2027 season lineup, according to the venue's event listing. The show is billed as a high-energy tribute featuring some of Selena's most enduring hits, including “Como La Flor,” “Amor Prohibido,” “Si Una Vez” and “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” the listing notes.
512 leans hard into recreating the era that made Selena a household name. The group uses authentic, high-quality costumes and works to meticulously recreate a 90s Tejano vibe, per the same listing, with the goal of pulling audiences back into a 1990s Tejano concert atmosphere rather than simply playing a greatest-hits set.
An Arizona Group With an Unusual Résumé
The touring act is based in Arizona, and its promotional materials point to some eyebrow-raising bookings beyond the usual theater circuit. According to the venue's listing, 512 has performed for the Chicago Bulls and for the United States Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan — a claim that places the tribute act well outside the typical small-venue touring loop.
Other materials tied to the group describe a broader touring history spanning performing arts centers, casinos and festivals, though those figures come from the group's own promotional accounts rather than independent verification. The Urban Milwaukee event listing for the Still Dreaming of You Tour stop identifies Evelyn Molina as 512's lead singer, describing Selena as a true inspiration to her as a Latina and a singer and saying she performs the tribute with love and respect.
What to Expect at the South Milwaukee Show
Saturday's performance runs 100 minutes, not including intermission, with the decision on whether to include a break made on site, per the venue's listing. Tickets range from $61 to $72, with discounts available for seniors and students.
The show takes place at the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center, 901 5th Ave. in South Milwaukee, with the venue reachable at 414-899-8098 for those seeking more details. Event listings categorize the show under arts and entertainment, fitting alongside the venue's broader performing arts season programming.
