Events and Productions – TBEY Arts Center

Dancers Needed | A Journey Through Dance 2026

Are you ready to showcase your talent and passion for dance? Join us for auditions take the first step towards an incredible journey! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, we want to see what you’ve got! We are looking for youth ages 10-18 to perform in our annual dance concert, A Journey Through Dance. Sign up below to audition: Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to be part of something special. Tag your friends and spread the word! Download and Share the Flyer :

TBEY Day 2026

Join us for a special edition of Craft Night as we celebrate 26 years of creativity, community, and impact! Craft Night is a recurring community-building event designed to foster and community members. Each event features a themed hands-on art activity led by a TBEY teaching artist. These evenings are fun, inclusive, and low- pressure— no prior art experience required! Youth under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Friday, April 3, 2026 5:00PM-7:30PM Celebrate. Create. Connect.Join us for an evening of art and community!

Tickets Available for Complaint Department and Lemonade

Don’t Miss the Laughs—Reserve Your Seats Now! People will complain about anything—and this play proves it!Step inside a whirlwind of outrageous grievances, from Oreo icing to earworm songs, as the complaint department struggles to keep up. In a clever twist, each character takes a turn behind the desk, juggling their own frustrations while helping someone else with theirs. Packed with quick exchanges, rotating roles, and laugh-out-loud moments, this one-act comedy is a hilarious look at just how far people will go to air their complaints! Written by Kamron Klitgaard Directed by Destiny Faith Friday, May 29th, 7PMSaturday, May 30th, 7PM$10 Admission Day of the Show Herzfeld Foundation Education & Engagement Center Milwaukee Repertory TheaterAssociated… Read More

StarGazed Benefit Concert 2026

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Music & Impact! – StarGazed 2026.

Audition Dates for “Complaint Department and Lemonade”!

Calling All Young Actors! We are thrilled announce audition dates for youth actors to be a part of our Spring theatre production of Complaint Department and Lemonade. This hilarious play is a fantastic opportunity for young actors (ages 10-18) to develop their acting skills and have fun on stage. Rehearsals will begin February 2nd, meeting twice a week after school. Performance dates are set for late May-Early June. Please call 414.562.TBEY if you have questions about audition or registration. 2026 Auditions Auditions are being held in January and February. New audition dates could be added anytime. Stay updated by checking the dates below.

Winter Gathering and Craft Night 2025

We are having a winter gathering and craft night! Our doors are open for the community to learn about who we are and what we do. Guests will also learn how to create winter-themed craft to take home. Adults and children are welcome to participate and enjoy our hot chocolate bar! Meet Staff and Volunteers Enter Raffle for Prizes Holiday Craft Activities Refreshments and Hot Chocolate Bar! We would love to know if you will be attending. Registration for this event is required. Please RSVP yourself and your family below.

Fright Night Craft Night

Looking for Halloween fun for the family? Come to TBEY Arts Center for a night of spooky crafts and treats. It’ll be a fun and relaxing evening of hands-on art making! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, Craft Night is the perfect space to explore your creativity and connect with others. What to Expect:

Fall Craft Night

Join us for a fun and relaxing evening of hands-on art making! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, Craft Night is the perfect space to explore your creativity and connect with others. Please register your family below. What to Expect:

Arts Internship Spotlight

Empowering Youth Through the Arts Milwaukee Recreation’s award-winning Arts Internship Program is a paid summer opportunity designed to give high school students hands-on experience in arts-related fields while building essential 21st-century job skills. In partnership with MKE Recreation, we hire interns and provide access to job training and career exploration resources. The program offers a meaningful way for youth to explore the arts in a practical, immersive setting that supports both creative and professional growth. Meet our Summer Arts Interns Jaida McCoyDance Production Assistant “I want people to know that I’m a well-rounded person and performer.” Jaida McCoy shared that her biggest artistic inspirations are Beyoncé and Sasha Colby. Beyoncé’s… Read More

Blutender Birthday Bash: Pouring for the Arts

A Toast to Contessa – A Celebration with a Cause! Blutender Birthday Bash: Pouring for the Arts A Toast to Contessa – A Celebration with a Cause! Tuesday, June 10, 20255:30 PM – 7:30 PMBlu Lounge at The Pfister Hotel Raise your glass for a night of fun, friendly competition, and fundraising in honor of our Executive Director, Contessa Cole Lobley! Join us at the elegant Blu Lounge as guest bartenders compete to raise the most tips in our Battle of the Bartenders — with all proceeds going to benefit TBEY’s life-changing arts programs. Your support helps us continue empowering youth through transformative arts education. Let’s celebrate Contessa’s birthday and… Read More