FRIDAY, MAY 2

Art Reception

7 p.m. for "Caffeine and Acrylic," paintings by Tim Nyberg. Kick Coffee, 148 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 746-1122.

Community Theater

7:30 p.m. "Ma's Case," the second in the "Belgian Detective" series, written and directed by Carol Lyons. Third Avenue Playhouse, 239 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. $12 adults, $10 students and seniors, $7 children. 743-1760.

Concert

7:30 p.m. Vocalist Karen Savoca and guitarist Pete Heitzman. Music Loft, Ladder House, 36 S. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. $10 ages 21 and older only. 493-5979.

Open Mic

9 p.m.-2 a.m. Play covers or originals or accompany other performers; P.A. provided. Open to ages 21 and older. Hicthing Post, 4849 County T, Valmy. 743-5735.

School Concert

12:30 p.m. Sunrise School students in grades 3-5. Sturgeon Bay High School auditorium, 1230 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. 746-2814.

SATURDAY, MAY 3

Airplane Rides

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Peninsula Flyers, Inc. and Friends of Ephraim-Gibraktar Airport give free airplane rides to ages 8-17 as part of the EAA Young Eagles program, weather permitting. Parental permission required. Food available 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ephraim-Gibraltar Airport, 9667 Maple Grove Road, Ephraim. 743-9628.

Art Reception

5-7 p.m. Opening of "A Painted History of Fish Creek," in honor of the village's sesquicentennial. Peninsula Art School, 3900 County F, Fish Creek. 868-3455.

Astronomy

1-4 p.m. "Here Comes the Sun" highlights Astronomy Day 2008; activities for learners of all ages; free ice cream sundaes. Sponsored by door Peninsula Astronomical Society. Crossroads at Big Creek; enter at Utah Street and Cove Road, Sturgeon Bay. 743-5895.

Benefit Concert

7:30 p.m. American Folklore Theatre with Memphis musicians Eric Lewis and Tommy Burroughs. Ephraim Village Hall, State 42, Ephraim. $35 adults, $20 ages 12 and younger. 854-6117.

Cinco De Mayo

11 a.m.-midnight. Music; inflatable bouncer for kids, 1-6 p.m.; two pinatas, 6 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.-midnight. Mexican lottery, raffle. Three dinner entrees, $10 adults, $5 children; carryout available. Proceeds benefit the new Hispanic Resource Center of Door and Kewaunee counties. Knights of Columbus Hall, 692 Tacoma Beach Road, Sturgeon Bay. 559-1878.

Climb For The Cure

noon-4 p.m. High ropes course abailable to climb for fun or in support of a person fighting cancer; proceeds benefit Relay for Life. Climbing and safety gear included; certified instructors; open to all ages. Team Leadership Center, 4497 Ploor Road, east of Institute. $5 individuals, $15 family. 746-9999.

Community Theater

7:30 p.m. "Ma's Case," the second in the "Belgian Detective" series, written and directed bu Carol Lyons. Third Avenue Playhouse, 239 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. $12 adults, $10 students and seniors, $7 children. 743-1760.

Doghouse Benefit

All day. Ten community volunteers spend an hour each in "the Doghouse," raisung funds for the Door County Humane Society; music, merchandise, brat fry, visit from Harley the camel. Baylake Conference Center, North Third Avenue and Kentucky Street, Sturgeon Bay. 746-111.

Garden Program

9 a.m. "Wake Up and Garden" with Jerry Landwehr, lunch served. Trueblood Performing Arts CEnter, 780 Main Road, Washington Island. 920-847-3355.

Progressive Dinner Outing

5 p.m. pickup at Orchard Country Winery, 9197 State 42, Fish Creek. Stop for hors d'oeuvres and cocktails; dinner at The Inn at Kristofers; dessert at a nearby inn. Heated trolley transportation between sites provided by Door County Trolley. $70; reservations requested. 868-1100.

Shipyard Tours

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Guided walking tours at Bay Shipbuilding, 605 N. Third Ave., and Great Lakes Yacht Services, 61 Michigan St.; and self-guided walking toura at Palmer Johnson Yachts, 61 Michigan St., all in Sturgeon Bay. Staff is available at all locations to answer questions. Door County Trolley will operate betweeb tour locations. $10 adults, $5 ages 10-17. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay and Rotary Interact. 746-8460.

SUNDAY, MAY 4

Accordion Jamboree

1-4 p.m. Amateur and professional accordion players welcome to attend and perform. Institute Saloon, 4599 County 57, Institute. 839-2725.

Community Theater

2 p.m. "Ma's Case," the second in the "Belgian Detective" series, written and directed by Carol Lyons. Third Avenue Playhouse, 239 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. $12 adults, $10 students and seniors, $7 children. 743-1760.

Concert

1:30 p.m. Jordheim Saxophone Studio, comprised of students, alumni and faculty of the Lawrence University Saxophone Studio, perform classical and jazz solos and a 20-member chamber ensemble. Bjorklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. Free. 839-2216.

Health Workshop

4 p.m. Dick Burress, Director of Door County Emergency Services, discusses emergency preparedness for churches; spnsored by Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church Health and Wellnes Ministry. Bertschinger Center, 7860 State 42, Egg Harbor. 854-5260.

MONDAY, MAY 5

Door County Hobby Group

9:30 a.m.-noon. Work with scrapbooking, rubber stamping, painting, jewelry and more; no experience necessary. Sister Bay Fire Station, 220 Mill Road, Sister Bay. 854-4013

Family Workshop

6:30 p.m. Hands-on wrkshop for ages 10-15 and their parents to learn how to teach kids about money handling. Sponsored by Family Centers of Door County. YMCA, 1900 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. Call to pre-register, 1-800-856-1651.

Parent/Baby Playgroup

10-11:30 a.m. Babies play and parents build relationships with other parents; sponsored by Family Centers of Door County. Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S. 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 743-6955.

TUESDAY, MAY 6

Astronomy

7 p.m. "A History of Astronomical Thought" with Ray Stonecipher; sponsored by Door Peninsula Astronomical Society. Stonecipher Astronomy Center, Crossroads at Big Creek, enter at Utah Street and Cove Road, Sturgeon Bay. 743-5895.

Book Discussion

1 p.m. with the Multi-Cultural Book Group on "Bliss" by O.Z. Livaneli. Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 743-6578.

Film

6:30 p.m. "M*A*S*H," 1970 comedy about Korean War U.S. Army surgeons; refeshments served at 6 p.m., bring a healthy snack and beverage to share. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 10547 Koessl Lane, Sister Bay. 854-7559.

Lecture

6-7:30 p.m. Jack Dahler, winner of the 2007 Freighter Raffle Adventure, speaks about his experiences aboard the Edward L. Ryerson. Reddin Bridge, Room, Door County Maritime Museum, 120 N. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Free. 743-5958.

Open Mic

9 p.m. with Erich Herbst. Nautical Inn, 234 Kentucky St., Sturgeon Bay. No cover for 21 and older. 743-3399.

Sustainability Study Circle

7 p.m. Based on the concepts of "The Natural Step for Communities: How Cities and Towns Can Change to Sustainable Practices" by Sarah James and Torbjorn Lahti; sponsored by Sustain Door County. Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 743-3337.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

Art Reception

6:30-8 p.m. for "Interactive Park," the Sturgeon Bay High School Art Club annual Students' Choice exhibition. Fairfield Art Center, 242 Michigan ST., Sturgeon Bay. 746-0001.

Breakfast

9-11 a.m. Older adult breakfast social with speaker Ann DeMeuse discussing "Prepare for Emergencies." Town Hall, 7701 County H, Maplewood. free, but reservations required by noon May 6. 825-1430.

Door Of Hope Seminar

4-5:30 p.m. Last of five weekly grief and loss sessions by Chaplain Joan Carlson. Sponsored by Stella Maris Catholic Parish. Community Room, 4097 State 42, Fish Creek. Frewill offering. 868-9471

Knitting Group

9:30 a.m.-noon. Beginners to advances knitters welcome. Sister Bay Fire Station, 220 Mill Road, Sister Bay. 421-0677.

THURSDAY, MAY 8

Concert

4:30 p.m. with Urness Bass Studio, Sigma Alpha Iota Women's Music Sorority from Lawrence University. Bjorklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. Free. 839-2216.

Folk Dance Class

6:30-8 p.m. Learn a variety of ethnic dance styles, taught by Grace Bernhard; no experience or partner needed. Bay View Lutheran Church, 340 W. Maple St., Sturgeon Bay. $3 suggested donation. 743-9557.

Museum Talk

10:30 a.m. James Rericha, Sevastopol School art teacher, discusses high school art, in conjunction with 34th annual Salon of High School Art. Miller Art Museum, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 746-0707.

Songwriter Showcase

7-11 p.m. Play original compositions on instruments of performer's choice; P.A. provided. Cafe Launch, 306 S. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 746-8000.

FRIDAY, MAY 9

Open Mic

9 p.m.-2 a.m. Play covers or originals or accompany other performers; P.A. provided. Open to ages 21 and older. Hitching Post, 4849 County T, Valmy. 743-5735.

School Musical

7:30 p.m. "Back to the '80s: A Jukebox Musical," by Gibraltar High School. Door Community Auditorium, 3924 State 42, Fish Creek. $7 adults, $5 students and seniors. 839-9208.

Showcase Of Homes

4-7 p.m. Sixth annual event offering tours of newly conctructed homes; sponsored by Door County Home Builders Association. $10, tickets available at Lampert's and area banks. 743-6303.

SATURDAY, MAY 10

Blossom Run

8:30 a.m. 15th annual event. Fun run, 2- and 5-mile walk-run and 1-mile youth run; registration 7-8 a.m. Boat launch park, Egg Harbor. 743-4949.

Festival of Blossoms

All day. "Taste of Sister Bay," flower box prizes, maypole raising, Irish dancers, children's parade, bonfire and enterainment. Downtown Sister Bay. 854-2812.

Jazz CD Release Party

4-7 p.m. for debbut CD from Jana Nyberg Group. Gallery Forty Two, State 42 and Juddville Road, Juddville. 868-2812.

Progressive Dinner Outing

5 p.m. pickup at Orchard Country Winery, 9197 State 42, Fish Creek. Stop for hors d'oeuvres and cocktails; dinner at The Inn at Kristofers; dessert at a nearby inn. Heated trolley transportation between sites provided by Door County Trolley. $70; reservations requested. 868-1100.

Revue

7:30 p.m. "Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets" provide harmony and hijinks. Third Avenue Playhouse, 239 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. $15 adults, $12 students and seniors, $8 children. 743-1760.

School Musical

7:30 p.m. "Back to the '80s: A Jukebox Musical," by Gibraltar High School. Door Community Auditorium, 3924 State 42, Fish Creek. $7 adults, $5 students and seniors. 839-9208.

Showcase Of Homes