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

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.

Arts & Culture Events

Wed

15

Pub Trivia Night!

18+
April 15 at 07:00pm
Member $10 / Community $12
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC

Test your knowledge at the JCC's ultimate trivia showdown! Gather your brainiest friends, bring your funniest team name, and compete for glory (and prizes for the top two teams!). Expect challenging questions, top-tier drinks, and serious bragging rights. Let the games begin!

Arts & Culture Events

Thu

16

Yiddish Book Discussion: Tevye the Dairyman

Age: 12 – 99 years
April 16 at 10:30am
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC

Explore the rich world of Yiddish literature with our Between Two Worlds Reading Group, presented in partnership with the Frank L. Weyenberg Library. We launch the series with Sholem tale that inspired Fiddler on the Roof. We'll explore timeless themes of identity, assimilation, and the immigrant experiene that continue to resonate today.

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