Hannibal Buress in Whitewater, Abominable Trail Race in Lake Geneva
Look Ahead is The Resorter’s recommended list of events happening this week in the Lake Geneva area. All information is subject to change. To have a future event in Look Ahead, email Special Sections Coordinator Steve Targo at stargo@lakegenevanews.net.
Thursday, Nov. 12
Williams Bay Sip and Shop — 5 p.m., downtown Williams Bay. Kick off the season with drinks, deals and raffles. Participants can sip, shop and win prizes at Clear Waters Salon Med Spa, Green Grocer, Cafe Calamari, Micpauchi Designs and the General Store. After-party 8 p.m. at Harpoon Willies, with performance by Terry Byrne. See the Discover Williams Bay Business Association Facebook page for more.
D’Lite Duo — 5-8 p.m., Next Door Pub Lakeside, W4118 Lakeshore Drive, town of Geneva. “D’Lite Duo brings smooth vocals, tight harmonies and feelgood classics that pair perfectly with a lakeside sunset and a cold drink in hand,” according to the Pub Lakeside’s Facebook event page.
The Lake Geneva Tourism Commission approved a $10,000 grant for ASR Events LLC to help promote the Abominable Snow Race and a $3,000 grant to help it promote the Abominable Trail Race before deciding to pause the grant program through Oct. 31.
Friday, Nov. 13
Holiday Open House — 5-7 p.m., Gallery 223, 223 Broad St., Lake Geneva, genevalakeartsfoundation.org/post/holiday-open-house. Door prizes, food, beverages, a chance to be the first to see the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation’s new winter show and meet foundation artists. The Holiday Cheer Market is also open.
Old Hollywood Murder Mystery — 6 p.m., Rosewood Dinner Theater, 2484 County Road O South, Delavan, glwa.net/murder-mystery. The Geneva Lake Women’s Association has a night of “high drama, low motives and red-carpet intrigue” lined up for guests as they try to solve a fictitious murder at a Hollywood after-party. Guests can dress as their favorite Hollywood icons of yesteryear. Tickets start at $125 per guest. Event is a fundraiser for the association, which works to help people and animals in the community. More at the link.
Sons of Seger: A Tribute to Bob Seger — Doors open 6 p.m., show starts 7 p.m., Geneva Stage, 244 Broad St., Lake Geneva, genevastage.com. The prolific Michael Whalen, who performs in several acts that often gig in Lake Geneva and Williams Bay, leads this act. Expect to hear “Night Moves,” “Turn the Page,” “Old Time Rock and Roll” and more. Tickets $40-45.
One: U2 Tribute — 7 p.m., Belfry Music Theatre, 3601 Highway 67, Delavan, belfrymusictheatre.com. One has been performing U2’s music for over 20 years, according to the website. Tickets $74-92.
Saturday, Nov. 14
Abominable Trail Race — Registration 8 a.m., N3232 County Road H, town of Geneva, runsignup.com/Race/Wi/LakeGeneva/AbominableTrailRace. Outdoor obstacle race returns to the Lake Geneva area for its fourth year. Participants can race in 5K, 10K, 15K or 30K challenges, as individuals or as teams. Family-friendly event with a live DJ; local vendors, food trucks and craft beer; and of course the Yeti. Registration costs start at $39. More details at the link.
Evergreen Comedy Night — 5 p.m., Evergreen Golf Club, N6246 Highway 12/67, Elkhorn, evergreengolf.com/product-page/double-header-comedy-night-nov-14. Headliner Rob Brackenridge, featuring Steve Hartman and hosted by Denise Medina. Passed appetizers will be served 5:30 p.m. Deluxe buffet dinner served 6:30 p.m. Comedy show to follow dinner. Cost $75 per person, plus tax and service charge. More at the link.
Hannibal Buress — Lobby opens 6 p.m., show starts 7 p.m., the Young Auditorium at UW-Whitewater, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater, theyoungwhitewater.com/event/hannibal-buress. Chicago comedian has been in numerous films and TV shows, including “30 Rock” and a couple of “Spider-Man” movies. According to the link, a chance encounter with Seth Meyers in 2009 led Buress to write for “Saturday Night Live,” which aired one of his sketches: “Shy Ronnie,” with Rihanna. Tickets start at $29.50.
The Bohemian Rhapsody: A Tribute to Queen — Doors 6 p.m., show starts 7 p.m., Geneva Stage. Tickets start at $24.
