World-Class Talent

Feel the energy in the room as these cultural groups take the stage.

Stunning Venue

Experience the power of the arts right here in Milwaukee at our iconic riverfront venue.

Impactful Experience

See the stage lights flash across your face as you settle in for an unforgettable event.

Upcoming Culture Collective Events

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MPAC Presents
November 22 at 7:30 PM

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

This contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event.
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MPAC Presents
January 20 at 4:00 PM

41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration

The Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee has celebrated Dr. King's Birthday annually since 1984. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration programming highlights the youth in our community who every year interpret Dr. King's words through student contests
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MPAC Presents
January 29 at 7:30 PM

Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque

Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque combines dazzling acrobatics with live music played on traditional Guinean instruments.
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MPAC Presents
January 30 at 7:30 PM

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

With its swinging rhythms and soulful melodies, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by artistic director and nine-time Grammy Award® winner Wynton Marsalis, brings jazz from the heart of New York City to cities around the world.
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MPAC Presents
February 5 at 7:30 PM

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

With stunning, gifted dancers and powerful choreography, Complexions Contemporary Ballet has reinvented dance and contemporary ballet by pairing its fierce, evocative style with music ranging from David Bowie to Johann Bach.
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MPAC Presents
March 5 at 7:30 PM

YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan

Passion meets tradition with the explosive energy of YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan. The internationally acclaimed group performs a powerhouse program featuring over 40 traditional Taiko drums.
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MPAC Presents
April 4 at 7:30 PM

Ladies of Hip Hop

Ladies of Hip Hop (LOHH) is an all-female intergenerational dance collective that creates dance works illuminating the strength, power, and diversity of women in Hip Hop.
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MPAC Presents
April 6 at 4:00 PM

7th Annual César Chávez Birthday Celebration

This annual event focuses on educating our communities about the legacy of César E. Chávez, an unselfish advocate of social justice and respect for human dignity.
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MPAC Presents
April 11 at 7:30 PM

Lakecia Benjamin

With her deep jazz roots, electric presence, and fiery sax work, dynamic young performer Lakecia Benjamin fuses traditional concepts of jazz, hip hop, and soul to create a fresh new sound.

 

About Culture Collective

The Culture Collective aligns with MPAC’s commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) in the performing arts.
This year’s Collective features ​eight shows and two community celebrations from prominent artists of color ranging from award-winning musicians and dance companies to dazzling cirque and concert experiences.
To learn more about sponsoring the Culture Collective, contact give@marcuscenter.org.
Learn more about MPAC's REDI commitment