Things to do in Milwaukee this weekend (besides the finale of Summerfest)

Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Shakespeare in the Park at Alverno College

Optimist Theatre's traveling Shakespeare in the Park program has its first performance of the 2023 season at 5 p.m. July 9 on the campus lawn of Alverno College, 3400 S. 43rd St. This year's production is the Bard's "Cymbeline." Performances follow at eight other Milwaukee locations Aug. 13. Admission is free. Info: optimisttheatre.org.

Cuppa Tosa, which has a halal Mediterranean chicken wrap on its menu, is again participating in Milwaukee Halal Restaurant Week.
Cuppa Tosa, which has a halal Mediterranean chicken wrap on its menu, is again participating in Milwaukee Halal Restaurant Week.

Milwaukee Halal Restaurant Week

The second Milwaukee Halal Restaurant Week starts July 7, with 19 participating restaurants offering halal options on their menus. (Halal means the foods are permissible for Muslims; zabiha halal meats have been processed in accordance with Muslim guidelines.) Halal Restaurant Week runs through July 16. Info (including a list of participating restaurants): eathalalmke.com.

Out There Series at Havenwoods

Catch some not-so-typical performances in a not-so-typical setting when improvisational string quartet Tontine Ensemble and experimental artists C Vadi and Nicholas Elert take part in an Out There Series event at Havenwoods State Forest at 5 p.m. July 8. Admission is free. Info: dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/77221.

HomeGrown Music Festival in West Bend

The eighth annual HomeGrown Music Festival, featuring seven bands from every corner of Wisconsin, camps in West Bend's Regner Park, 800 N. Main St., from noon to 9 p.m. July 9. Admission is free (donations appreciated). Info: hometown.foundation/home-grown-music-festival-2023.

Whitefish Bay Art Fest

More than 100 juried artists will show their stuff at the Whitefish Bay Art Fest along East Silver Spring Drive from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 8-9. There also will be live music, kids activities, live art demonstrations and more. Admission is free. Info: amdurproductions.com.

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