JANUARY

Through Feb. 19 Racine—To Wear or Not to Wear. View artist-made garments and objects of adornment that are both wearable and non-wearable; Racine Art Museum. 262.638.8300.

Through Jan. 22 Hartford—I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. A hilarious musical revue that takes a witty look at relationships from the first date all the way through marriage and death; Schauer Arts & Activities Center. 262.670.0560.

Through Jan. 22 Hartford—Suessical the Musical. Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and the Cat in the Hat meet in this musical adventure; Schauer Arts & Activities Center. 262.670.0560.

Jan. 13-15 Racine—Wisconsin State Snow Sculpting Competition. Watch sculptors transform blocks of snow into winter masterpieces; Monument Square. 262.634.6002.

Jan. 13-15 Wausau—Big Chill Adult Pond Hockey Tournament.4-on-4 round robin tournament with champions in each division; Sunny Vale Park. 715.432.7642

Jan. 13-22 Eagle River—World Championship Snowmobile Derby. Vintage competition, world championships and exhibits; Derby Track. 800.359.6315.

Jan. 14 Ashland—Northwoods Harness Sleigh and Cutter Rally. Experience the thrill of horses and sleighs, plus watch a narrated parade; Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 715.685.9983.

Jan. 14 Green Bay—2012 Science Expo. Bring the whole family for hands-on

Jan. 14 New London—Snowshoe Hike. Strap on your shoes and explore the nature center grounds with a naturalist; Mosquito Hill Nature Center. 920.779.6433.

Jan. 14 Phillips—Big Elk & Musser Lake Association Ice Fishing Contest. Win a prize for the longest fish, plus food and drinks all day; Big Elk Bar & Grill. 715.339.3166.

Jan. 14 Wausau—Young Frankenstein. Follow young Dr. Frankenstein as he
attempts to create a monster; The Grand Theater. 715.842.0988.

Jan. 14-May 6 Green Bay—Moneyville. This traveling exhibit helps kids explore the history, science, math and economics behind money to promote economic literacy; Neville Public Museum. 920.448.4460.

Jan. 19 Chippewa Falls—Guys and Does. A wacky and wonderful musical excursion into the world of Wisconsin deer hunting; Heyde Center for the Arts. 715.726.9000.

Jan. 19 Wausau—Dailey & Vincent. A bluegrass duo with uncanny harmonies and impeccable arrangements; The Grand Theater. 715.842.0988.

Jan. 20-22 Waukesha—Waukesha JanBoree. A three-day, free event for families with something for everyone; downtown. 262.524.3737.

Jan. 21 Hartford—Ricky Nelson Remembered. Nelson’s twin sons present an interactive, multimedia concert celebrating the life of America’s original teen idol; Schauer Arts & Activities Center. 262.670.0560.

Jan. 21 La Farge—Dam Phunski Cross Country Ski Race. A scenic classic and freestyle cross country ski race; Kickapoo Valley Reserve. 608.625.2967.

Jan. 21 New London—Mosquito Hill Snowshoe Races. Trek along a 1-, 3- or 5-mile route through lowland forest and tall grass prairie; Mosquito Hill Nature Center. 920.779.6433.

Jan. 22 Hartford—Sylvester and the Magic Pebble. Life-sized puppets tell the story of a donkey and his magic red pebble; Schauer Arts & Activities Center. 262.670.0560.

Jan. 22 Prentice—Prentice Bushbenders Annual Breakfast.Pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon; Chequamegon Sportsman Club.

Jan. 27 Appleton—Swan Lake. The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents one of the most beloved ballets of all time; Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. 920.730.3760.

Jan. 27 Green Lake—John Gorka. One of the leading lights of the new folk movement performs a range of songs; Thrasher Opera House. 920.294.4279.

Jan. 27 Hartford—Simply Sinatra. Vocalist Steve Lippia channels the great Frank Sinatra; Schauer Arts & Activities Center. 262.670.0560.

Jan. 27-29 Eagle River—Women on Snow Celebration. Enjoy a weekend snowmobiling with other ladies; Eagle River Inn and Resort. 800.359.6315.

Jan. 27-29 Madison—Lake Home and Cabin Show. Check out more than 150 exhibitors for tips on decorating, remodeling, building and buying a second home; Alliant Energy Center. 952.471.1192.

Jan. 27-Feb. 26 Racine—Snowdance 10-Minute Comedy Festival. Actors
from Over Our Head Players perform a collection of short, original plays; Sixth
Street Theatre. 262.632.6802.

Jan. 28 Chippewa Falls—John Gorka. A contemporary American folk musician combines country, energetic folk and non-traditional bluegrass; Heyde Center for the Arts. 715.726.9000.

Jan. 28 La Crosse—Great Tri-State Rail Sale. Search among thousands of items including railroad antiques, memorabilia, toys, models and more; La Crosse Center. 608.781.9383.

Jan. 21 La Farge—Cross-Country Ski Workshop. Learn proper classic technique - open to all levels; Kickapoo Valley Reserve. 608.625.2967.

Jan. 28 New London—Candlelight Snowshoe Walk. Enjoy this self-led excursion through the nature center’s lowland forest; Mosquito Hill Nature Center. 920.779.6433.

Jan. 28 Oshkosh—Toward Harmony with Nature. Listen to a keynote speech by restoration ecologist Steve Apfelbaum plus visit natural landscaping exhibitors; Oshkosh Convention Center. 920.739.1791.

Jan. 28-29 Phillips—Winter Fest. Radar runs, snowshoe race, candlelight walk, ice fishing contest and more; downtown. 715.339.4585.

Jan. 28-April 8 Wausau—Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James Gurney. An exhibit featuring paintings, drawings and models from James Gurney’s Dinotopia series of best-selling books; Woodson Art Museum. 715.845.7010.

FEBRUARY

Feb. 1 Wausau—Rock of Ages. Guys will love this five-time Tony Award-nominated hit full of iconic ’80s songs; The Grand Theater. 715.842.0988.

Feb. 3-5 Bayfield—Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race. Watch mushers drive their teams along an 80- or 60-mile course; Echo Valley Gravel Pit. 800.447.4094.

Feb. 3-5 Waukesha—Winter Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association Show & Sale. Fifty-five quality dealers guarantee authentic merchandise with admissions benefiting local educational and historical organizations; Waukesha County Expo Center. 815.575.1272.

Feb. 4 Bayfield—Mt. Ashwabay Summit Ski Race. A collection of nordic ski races for all ages and abilities; Mt. Ashwabay Ski & Recreation Area. 715.373.5611.

Feb. 4 Chippewa Falls—A Night in Bohemia. Madison-based Harmonious Wail combines Eastern European folk songs with American jazz to produce a new page in the folk-jazz idiom; Heyde Center for the Arts. 715.726.9000.

Feb. 4 Green Bay—Frosty Family Fun Night. Bring the whole family for snowshoeing, crafts, live animals, a campfire and more; Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. 920.391.3671.

Feb. 4 Green Lake—Karla Bonoff. This singer/songwriter has written songs for Linda Ronstadt, Wynonna Judd and Bonnie Raitt; Thrasher Opera House. 920.294.4279.

Feb. 4-5 Madison—Orchid Quest 2012. See orchid displays, vendors and artwork, plus attend seminars and participate in auctions and raffles; Alliant Energy Center. 608.231.3163.

Feb. 4-5 Prairie du Chien—Fisheree and Ice Fishing Competition. Compete for prizes and enjoy evening entertainment; Lakeview Marina Bar & Restaurant. 800.732.1673.

Feb. 5-6 Cedarburg—Winter Festival. With a theme of “The Nifty 50s,” this festival includes an ice carving contest, chili cook-off, parade and more; downtown. 262.377.9620.

Feb. 7-12 Appleton—Million Dollar Quartet. Smash-hit Broadway musical inspired by the true story of the recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins; Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. 920.730.3760.

Feb. 10 Hartford—Vocal Trash. You can’t help but tap along to this band’s rock ’n’ roll beats; Schauer Arts & Activities Center. 262.670.0560.

Feb. 10-12 Eagle River—USA Adult Pond Hockey National Championships. Watch thousands of competitors from around the world compete on dozens of outdoor rinks; Dollar Lake. 800.359.6315.

Feb. 11 Bayfield—Blue Moon Ball. Pull out your old tuxes and prom dresses for this vintage dance for adults; Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. 800.447.4094.

Feb. 11 Cambridge—Dip for Dozer. A fun day of winter activities including turkey bowling, ice carving and a polar plunge; downtown.

Feb. 16 Green Lake—Solas. Dance to the tunes of this lively Irish folk band; Thrasher Opera House. 920.294.4279.

Feb. 16-19 Milwaukee—Winter Series. Choreographer Brock Clawson presents a contemporary ballet featuring a multi-sensory performance of three abstract world premieres; Pabst Theater. 414.902.2103.

Feb. 17 Hartford—The Magic School Bus – Live! Ms. Frizzle’s students travel on a musical adventure to learn about climate change and how conservation can make a difference; Schauer Arts & Activities Center. 262.670.0560.

Feb. 18 Chippewa Falls—The Secret Life of Girls. An honest dramatization of teen-girl angst, opening a window into the destructive world of girls’ bullying; Heyde Center for the Arts. 715.726.9000.

Feb. 18 Green Bay—Public Snowshoe Hike. Snowshoes available for this hike for everyone ages 6 and up; Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. 920.391.3671.

Feb. 18 Green Lake—Willy Porter. The singer/songwriter returns for his much-anticipated, annual concert; Thrasher Opera House. 920.294.4279.

Feb. 18 New London—Leopold Bench Building Workshop. Build your own rustic wooden bench designed by Wisconsin conservationist Aldo Leopold; Mosquito Hill Nature Center. 920.779.6433.

Feb. 18-19 Hartford—Take Me Home Tonight. A tribute to John Denver performed by Jim Curry; Schauer Arts & Activities Center. 262.670.0560.

Feb. 21 Appleton—Doubt, A Parable. A Tony Award-winning play that tackles faith, trust, mendacity, friendship and the Church with a deft and insightful touch; Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. 920.730.3760.

Feb. 24 Green Bay—Ice Fishing Workshop. Learn about ice fishing equipment, safety procedures and fish species, plus kids can make their own pole; Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. 920.391.3671.

Feb. 24 Hartford—Michael Perry & The Long Beds. Humorist, writer and singer/songwriter Michael Perry performs a mix of country folk and Americana; Schauer Arts & Activities Center. 262.670.0560.

Feb. 25 Appleton—Stayin' Alive. The sound of the Bee Gees returns to the big stage; Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. 920.730.3760.

Feb. 25 Prairie du Chien—Bald Eagle Appreciation Day. Live bald eagle programs, exhibits, birding experts and outdoor viewing of eagles; Prairie du Chien Regional Tourism Center. 800.732.1673.

Feb. 25 Marshfield—Cultural Fair. Music, dance, international foods, displays and demonstrations highlight the diversity and connections within Central Wisconsin; UW-Marshfield/Wood County.

Feb. 25 Wausau—Randy Sabien and the Fiddlehead Band. Tap along to the rhythmic, bluesy, swinging sound of this band; The Grand Theater. 715.842.0988.