'Beyond King Tut,' NARI Home Show and other things to do in Milwaukee this weekend

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

National Geographic's "Beyond King Tut: An Immersive Experience" opens at the Baird Center Oct. 13.

'Beyond King Tut' at Baird Center

"Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience" brings the boy king to the Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., for a run starting Oct. 13. The exhibit — nine multi-sensory galleries surrounding you with the story of the Egyptian ruler — is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Timed-entry tickets for peak hours are $39.99; $34.99 for seniors, students and military members; and $28.99 for kids ages 5 to 15. (Prices vary for premium, group and off-peak tickets.) Info: beyondkingtut.com/city/milwaukee.

The NARI Home Improvement & Remodeling Show returns to State Fair Park this weekend.

NARI Milwaukee Home & Remodeling Show

The NARI Milwaukee Home & Remodeling Show returns to State Fair Park's Wisconsin Exposition Center from noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 14, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15. Tickets at the door are $10, $8 for seniors 60 and older, and free for kids 17 and younger, members of the military and veterans. Info: narimilwaukeehomeshow.com.

Milwaukee Home Movie Day

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Archives Department, Film Studies Program, and Department of Film, Video, Animation and New Genres host Home Movie Day from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 at Room B91 in Mitchell Hall, 3203 N. Downer Ave. People can bring home movies in any format, and volunteers will fix what needs fixing and offer counsel on caring for them. Admission is free (and you don't have to have home movies to watch the screenings). Info: uwm.edu/libraries/event/home-movie-day.

Bark & BBQ at Harley-Davidson Museum

Bark & BBQ brings together more than 30 dog-centric vendor booths, pet activities and barbecue food trucks from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 on the Harley-Davidson Museum grounds, 400 W. Canal St. Admission is free; a $35 upgrade brings you (and your dog) extra goodies. Info: milwaukeebarkandbbq.com.

Dia de los Muertos doings at Milwaukee Art Museum

The Milwaukee Art Museum leads Dia de los Muertos family activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15. On the agenda: ofrenda construction, dance, music and more. It's free with museum admission: $22; $17 for students, seniors 65 and older, and members of the military; and free for kids 12 and younger. Info: mam.org.

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