Complete address of sites is listed with first mention. Area codes of phone numbers are 414 unless shown otherwise. Please confirm events when possible; listings are subject to change.

POTAWATOMI BINGO CASINO, 1721 W. Canal St. Located minutes from downtown, this two-story entertainment complex offers high-stakes bingo, craps, roulette, blackjack table games, video and reel slot machines and poker. 500-seat cabaret-style theater hosts nation’s top performers. Dining includes buffet, sports bar & grill and fine dining restaurant. Open 24 hours a day. Call 1-800-PAYS-BIG or visit www.paysbig.com

BETTY BRINN WORKSHOPS, various times; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Same-day registration is required on a first-come basis. Most workshops free with regular museum admission. 390-5437.

DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS by HISTORIC MILWAUKEE, through Dec. 27 and Jan.3-May 30, 2009, “Skywaukee” walking tour, Saturday only at 1 p.m. See Milwaukee from the city’s skywalk system. Tours start at Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Meet at statue on ground floor outside TJ MAXX. Other tours, www.historicmilwaukee.org. 277-7795.

LEONARD BEARSTEIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, through Jan.3; Shops of Grand Avenue Atrium, W. Wisconsin Ave. at Old World 3rd St. Conductor “Bearstein” and his 18-piece orchestra of animated bears return to perform on the hour. 224-0655.

MILWAUKEE HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL, through Jan. 4; Downtown Milwaukee. Cathedral Square Park, N. Jefferson and E. Wells St.; Pere Marquette Park, W. State and Old World 3rd St.; Zeidler Union Square, W. Michigan St. between 3rd and 4th St. Jingle Bus to displays operates Thurs.-Sun., 6-9 p.m. The last Jingle Bus departs at approximately 8:20 p.m. Catch the Jingle Bus for $1 at the NEW location at the Plankinton Arcade in the Shops of Grand Avenue. 220-4700.

FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE ZOO, Jan. 3; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. 256-5412.

FAMILY TIME IN THE GALLERIES, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 1 p.m. 224-3200.

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WEDDINGS, Jan. 3-4, Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 262-367-5500.

METROPOLITAN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER MILWAUKEE 2009 HOME BUILDERS EXPO, Jan. 8-11; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. 4-8 p.m. Thurs., Noon-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 908-6001.

WOODWORKING SHOW, Jan. 9-11; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. 800-826-8257.

GALLERY TALK, Jan. 13, 20, 27; Milwaukee Art Museum, 1:30 p.m. 224-3200.

BETTY BRINN NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, Jan. 15; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free admission with a variety of free workshops. 5-8 p.m.

MONSTER JAM, Jan. 16-17; Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

GALLERY NIGHT & DAY, Jan. 16-17; Downtown Milwaukee. Gallery hopping Friday night and all day Saturday throughout downtown. 271-1416, 273-1173.

MILWAUKEE BOAT SHOW, Jan. 16-25; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. Over 400 boats from more than 100 manufacturers. 616-447-2860.

JOY PUBLICATIONS WEDDING PLANNER & GUIDE 2009 BRIDAL SHOW, Jan. 17-18; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Fashion shows at noon & 3:30 p.m. 908-6001.

SAMSON STOMP & ROMP, Jan. 18; Milwaukee County Zoo.

25TH ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, Jan. 18; Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St., 12:30 p.m., 273-7206.

BOB UECKER'S BREWERS WINTER WARM UP, Jan 23; The Riverside, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 7:30 p.m. 286-3663.

BREWERS ON DECK, Jan. 24; Midwest Airlines Center. Autograph sessions, photo stations, clinics and opportunities to acquire the latest Brewers’ merchandise and more. A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation and Brewers Charities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets on sale at the Miller Park Box Office, by phone at 414-902-4000 or online at www.brewers.com.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION, Jan. 24; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Spend the day exploring Chinese culture. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 649-9800

JANE PAULEY, Jan. 28; Marcus Center. Part of the Smart Talk lecture series. 7:30 p.m. 273-7206.

CHILI BOWL, Jan. 28; Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave. More than 25 restaurants compete in third annual chili competition. 1-5 p.m. See the KeyMilwaukee.com feature this month.

CONEX, Jan. 28–Jan. 29; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. 9 a.m. –5 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. –5 p.m. Thurs. 800-827-8009.

GREAT LAKES PET EXPO, Jan. 31; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.