Ruthie's Social Calendar

FEBRUARY 4

GREAT LAKES PET EXPO AT STATE FAIR PARK (640 S. 84TH ST.): The celebration of furry friends is back with this expo! Whether you’re looking to adopt a fur baby or want to learn more about your reptile, this is the fest for you. Proceeds from the 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. event benefit local animal-related charities. See www.petexpomilwaukee.com for tickets, schedules and more.

“THE QUEENS OF COMEDY: DEAR RUTHIE AND FRIENDS” AT RACINE THEATRE GUILD (2519 NORTHWESTERN AVE., RACINE): Comedy is never a drag when my gal pals and I hit the stage. Kooky queens and I tickle your funny bone with a 7:30 p.m. show. Come for the hilarious numbers, stay for the stand up and celebrity impersonations. Order $18 tickets at www.racinetheatre.org.

FEBRUARY 7

OPENING NIGHT OF HAIRSPRAY AT MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (929 N. WATER ST.): The Tony-award winning musical rolls into Cream City with “Ru Paul’s Drag Race” diva Nina West in the cast. You can’t stop the beat of this toe-tapping show. Nab tickets at www.marcuscenter.org before the show closes February 12.

FEBRUARY 12

CHILI COOKOFF/FLANNEL PARTY AT LACAGE NITECLUB (801 S. SECOND ST.): The Castaways MC Leather/Levi social club hosts this monthly beer bust. Enjoy raffles, drink specials and all the chili you can stomach during the 3-7 p.m. party. Want to enter the cookoff? Register via www.castawaysmc.org, and show up in your best flannel for free raffle tickets.

FEBRUARY 14

GREG MARCUS DUO AT SAINT KATE-THE ARTS HOTEL (139 E. KILBOURN AVE.): Hit up the posh lobby bar at one of the city’s most opulent hotels, and you’ll experience a Valentine’s Day to remember. When the jazz duo takes a break, stroll through the art gallery or visit the secondfloor bar for an extra beverage.

FEBRUARY 18

BROADWAY SKATES: FROZEN AT RED ARROW PARK (920 N. WATER ST.): Hit the ice for a skate party featuring the music of Frozen (the Broadway musical and the movie). Costumes are encouraged during the family-friendly event that runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FEBRUARY 22

DISABILITY SUPPORT GROUP AT MILWAUKEE LGBT COMMUNITY

CENTER (315 W. COURT ST.): Whether you’re looking to make new connections, need guidance on the city’s assistance programs or want to expand your support circle, this 2:30 p.m. group could help. Stop by www.mkelgbt.org to learn more.

FEBRUARY 26

DRAG BRUNCH AT TURNER HALL BALLROOM

(1034 N. VEL R PHILLIPS AVE.): Shake up the weekend with an offthe-charts day at Turner Hall. Emcee BJ Daniels brings a bevy of babes to the brunch, including me, Melee and Shannon Dupree. See www. turnerhallballroom.org for more on this swanky Sunday soiree.