Arts & Culture

Performances & Exhibits

All Ages JCC West Entrance, Whitefish Bay
The arts build community.

Engaging all the senses

The arts are good for the mind and the soul. From engaging performances at the J and around Milwaukee to our seasonal exhibits in the Surlow Promenade, we invite you to explore the local and global arts.

Program Benefits

From staged readings to symphonic performances, we curate a diverse selection of performances to create meaningful moments for our community.

The Maurice S. Surlow Promenade (located off of the Marcus Pavilion entrance) rotates unique exhibits throughout the year and is free and open to our community.

Milwaukee has a vibrant and exciting artistic community, and we are thrilled to regularly partner with leaders on the Milwaukee arts scene.

  • Milwaukee Symphony
  • Milwaukee Rep
  • Fine Arts Quartet

Upcoming Arts Events

Arts & Culture Events

Book cover titled "Two Envelopes: What You Want Your Loved Ones To Know When You Die" with two blue envelopes labeled #1 and #2, and a photo of author Rusty Rosman.

Thu

12

What Loved Ones Need to Know

Age: 18 – 99 years
March 12 at 01:00pm
Member $25.00 / Community $30.00
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC

Talking about death isn’t easy—but it’s one of the greatest gifts we can give the people we love. In Two Envelopes, author Rusty Rosman combines wisdom, humor, and deep empathy to guide readers through the emotional and practical realities of end-of-life planning. Her compassionate storytelling transforms a difficult topic into an empowering act of care and clarity.

Arts & Culture Events

Promotional graphic for Tapestry's Banned Book Club by the Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC and Coalition for Jewish Learning, Milwaukee Jewish Federation.

Tue

17

Banned Book Club: March The Lord of the Flies, by William Golding

Age: 14 – 99 years
March 17 at 01:00pm
$5 Members / $7 Community
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC

Explore books that spark conversation, challenge ideas, and sometimes… get banned! Our Banned Book Club meets once per month – join us for meaningful, thought-provoking discussions about literature and the reasons certain books have faced bans.

Arts & Culture Events

Thu

09

Women in Jewish History: Community Art Exhibit Opening

All Ages
April 09 at 05:30pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC

Celebrate the remarkable women who shaped Jewish history! Join 14 talented artists from our community for the opening of "Women in Jewish History" – an exhibition born from shared study, conversation, and creative inspiration. Each original work honors the stories, struggles, and triumphs of women whose legacies deserve to be remembered and celebrated.

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