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.

EAST TOWN MARKET, second Saturday through May 14; Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr. Locally created art, fashions, jewelry, home goods, textiles, beauty and bath products as well as organic meats, cheeses and other foods.

DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS by Historic Milwaukee, “Skywaukee Walking Tour” 1 p.m. Saturdays through May 26. Explore the early history of Milwaukee as seen through the skywalk system. All tours start at Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., statue on ground floor atrium beside TJ MAXX. For other tours and starting points visit www.historicmilwaukee.org. 277-7795.

ASTRONOMY LECTURE AND PLANETARIUM SHOW, May 3; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Bob Berman, popular astronomy writer signs copies of his newest book and gives a talk on "Color and Light in the Universe." Visitors also will see the new Planetarium show Cosmic Colors. 6:30-9 p.m. 319-4629.

TARGET FREE FIRST THURSDAY, May 3; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Admission to MAM is free for everyone on the first Thursday of each month, courtesy of Target. 224-3200.

KENTUCKY DERBY AT CASINO, May 4-5; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. Watch the “Run for the Roses” and all the races leading up to it in the casino’s Off Track Betting Room or on a 20-foot screen in the casino’s Northern Lights Theater. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. in the Off Track Betting Room and 9 a.m. in the theater. Advance wagering on the Derby and preceding races from 8:30 a.m. until close Friday, May 4, and 8:30 a.m. until post time Saturday in the Off Track Betting Room and in the office area of the theater from 9 a.m. until post time.

CINCO DE MAYO AT EL FUEGO, May 4-6; El Fuego Mexican Ristorante, 909 W. Layton Ave. just minutes from Mitchell International Airport. Live music, traditional Mexican dancing, food and drink specials all weekend. Also chance to win all-inclusive trip for two to Mexico from Apple Vacations. www.elfuegomke.com.

HELEN KELLER AT LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT FAMILY DAY, May 5; Old Courthouse Museum Grounds, 320 S. 5th Ave., West Bend. Presentation of the Washington County Historical Society. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. www.historyisfun.com

CONVERSATIONS AT TEN CHIMNEYS with NPR's Scott Simon & Jacki Lyden, May 7; Ten Chimneys, Genesee Depot. 7 p.m. 262-968-4110.

DIVA NIGHT, May 10; Historic Third Ward. 5-8 p.m. Prizes and more. www.historicthirdward.org

37th RED WHITE AND BLADES ICE SHOW, May 11-13; Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S. 84th St. The Wisconsin Figure Skating Club presents the area’s best amateur skaters, including freestyle, ice dancing, pairs and synchronized team skaters. 266-0100.

MILWAUKEE ARMED FORCES WEEK, May 11-19; The week begins with a military display at the 128th Refueling Wing at Mitchell International Airport May 12 and 13 and ends with a Support the Troops Motorcycle Ride May 19. See KeyMilwaukee.com feature story.

SPRING INTO GREENDALE, May 12; Reiman Visitor Center, 5602 Broad St., Greendale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 423-3080.

7th ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY OPEN HOUSE & PANCAKE BREAKFAST, May 12; Suburban Motors, Harley-Davidson/Buell, Thiensville. 262-242-2464.

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE ZOO, May 13; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Free admission for all mothers.

MOTHER’S DAY AT PUBLIC MUSEUM, May 13; Milwaukee Public Museum. Admission free for mothers, along with free gift and free lunch in museum cafe. 771-3040.

TAYLORMADE DAY & MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH, May 13: The Bull at Pinehurst Farms golf course, One Long Drive, Sheboygan Falls. Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day Brunch before or after a visit to TaylorMade Demo Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the driving range. 920-467-1500 or www.golfthebull.com.

SIP, SHOP & STROLL, LADIES NIGHT IN CEDARBURG, May 17; Cedarburg Visitors Center, Spring St. and Washington Ave., Historic Cedarburg. 4-9 p.m. 800-237-2874.
GRAND TOUR DAY, May 17; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. View all five levels of the mansion during annual behind-the-scenes day celebrating Wisconsin Museum Week. 1-4 p.m. 931-0808.

THE MOTH, May 17; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. The evening’s theme: Past Tense, Future Perfect: Stories about Generations. The Moth has presented thousands of stories told live and without notes to audiences across the USA.

BIZEXPO, May 17; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. Vendors, 20 strategy seminars, speakers and networking. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. After hours event 5-7:30 p.m.

MAIFEST, GERMAN SPRINGTIME CELEBRATION, May 18-20; Corner of Mequon Rd. and Squire Rd. in Germantown. Music, beer, authentic costumes and dancing. Chasin’ Mason featured Friday night. 8 p.m.-midnight Fri., 11 a.m.-midnight Sat., noon-8 p.m. Sun. 262-255-2381.

SPACES & TRACES: HISTORIC CONCORDIA NEIGHBORHOOD HOME TOURS, May 19; Historic and architectural information about the neighborhood. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 277-7795.

TED ALLEN, May 19; Pabst Theater. A conversation with the star of Food Network's “Chopped.”

BRADFORD BEACH OPENING WEEKEND, May 19-20; Bradford Beach, downtown. Opening of facilities and volleyball tournament.

PADDLEFEST, May 19-20; Laacke & Joys, 1433 N. Water St.

PARTY FOR THE PLANET, May 19-20; Milwaukee County Zoo. Join in the zoo’s celebration of all things green. Included will be animal talks, outreach booths and hands-on demonstrations.

55th GEM, MINERAL AND FOSSIL SHOW, May 19-20; Hart Park, 72nd and State Sts., Wauwatosa. See more than 20 dealers on two floors, view exhibits and learn from speakers at this event sponsored by Wisconsin Geological Society. Members of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee geology staff also will be available with seismographic equipment to document the reasons for the recent Clintonville booms. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 771-8668.

BREW CITY CLASSIC CHARITY HORSE SHOW, May 25-26; Coliseum, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 6405 S. 84th St. 800-884-3247.

TEN CHIMNEYS ESTATE TOURS, May 26-Nov. 10; Ten Chimneys, Genesee Depot. Offers guests a virtually barrier-free tour of an estate replete with original furnishings and overflowing with the romance of the Golden Age of Theatre. Highly-trained docents share stories that interpret not only the estate, but also the lives of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 262-968-4110.

MAXWELL STREET DAYS, May 27; Fireman’s Park, W65N796; Cedarburg. Antiques, collectibles, crafters, produce, seasonal items, pottery, tools, sports, toys, rummage, collections, vintage treasures, homemade items and more. Food and beverages available. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. 262-377-8412. www.cedarburgfiredept.org.