Thu. Jan. 26
Christy Skuban is a local multi media artist who received her formal training in Chicago and New York City. She describes her jewelry as colorful and fun little wearable sculptures. She continued to develop her skills in felt making and mixed media wall hangings and sculpture.
Tangled Up in Hue 505 S. Barstow St., Suite B, Eau Claire
Thu. Jan. 26
Although he was trained as a painter, Cameron Anderson now considers himself more of a "maker". He works with wood, steel, amber shellac, and spray paint.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Thu. Jan. 26
Kay Geraghty's Encaustic is an ancient medium that Greek artists used back as long ago as the 5th century BC for portraits and panels. It consists of natural bees wax and dammar resin (crystallized tree sap).
The Volume One Gallery (Inside The Local Store) 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
5:30-6:30am Thu. Jan. 26
Join Jodi for a great morning workout Monday through Friday every week. Check out the website for more information and register with us to stay updated.
Eau Claire Sport Warehouse 2983 11th St., Eau Claire
Cost: $5 a class, first class is FREE!
Age: All Ages
8:30am-12:30pm Thu. Jan. 26
The summit will share the results of our recent community survey, enhance learning about dementia, and identify community solutions to better support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Peace Lutheran Church 501 E. Fillmore Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: Free
Age: Adults
9-10am Thu. Jan. 26
Looking for a Yoga class that checks all the boxes? This is it! You will work every part of your body building strength, fluidity and balance while linking breath to continuous movement.
The Yoga Room - Eau Claire Yoga Studio 2839 Mall Dr #1, Eau Claire
Cost: $15 Drop or Unlimited Monthly Membership only $80
9-11:30am Thu. Jan. 26
Children and parents enjoy open play on the large turf field filled with numerous toys, games, sports equipment, inflatables, and dress up clothes. Organized activities are also offered at different times each morning which children may participate in if they choose or continue with open play.
Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire
Cost: $4/child, adults are FREE
Age: Families of children age 0 to 6
9:15-10am Thu. Jan. 26
Busy Bodies is a 6 week class for all kids ages 18mos-6yrs and their adult to come have fun and move, move, move! Classes will consist of stretching, action songs, moving with props, dancing, basic tumbling, group movements and obstacle courses.
Lily Pad Lab 2524 Golf ROad, Eau Claire
Cost: $40 for 6 weeks, Drop in $8
Age: Age 1.5-6
9:15-10:15am Thu. Jan. 26
An hour of breathing, movement, and relaxation. Perfect for beginners, back health, mood management, arthritis, healthy aging and more. All ages and abilities
The Center EC 3701 Hwy 12 (E. Clairemont Ave), Eau Claire
Cost: $10 drop in or $64 for 8 week session
9:30-11:30am Thu. Jan. 26
You and your child will enjoy free play, songs, dancing, stories, crafts & snacks. Here you will find playing & learning go hand in hand. Come & experience learning through the eyes of your child.
River Source Family Center 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls
Cost: FREE
Age: Ages Birth to age 5
10am-4pm Thu. Jan. 26
Each 4-hours wellness days includes an exercise class, healthy lunch, health-related presentations, and unstructured social time. The goal is to enhance Hmong elders' quality of life by providing programming that reduces social isolation, increases physical and mental health literacy, and improve English proficiency.
Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley, Mary Marquart Center 1005 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire
10-10:30am Thu. Jan. 26
Storytime for children birth and older. Children attend with a parent or caregiver. No registration required.
Menomonie Public Library 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
10am-5pm Thu. Jan. 26
Alexandra MoeHagen works with ink, graphite, watercolor, acrylic, and spraypaint, often mixing together several to create the finished piece. Kayla Johnson is a self-taught photographer who finds amazing beauty in the world around her.
The Heyde Center for the Arts 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
10am-5pm Thu. Jan. 26
Patricia Mayhew Hamm, an experimental artist, has developed her own style through 40 years of study with the use of dramatic color, strong contrasts and sound composition. The exhibit will feature the artwork of several of her students.
The Heyde Center for the Arts 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
10:15-10:35am Thu. Jan. 26
For babies that love to move! Lap bounces, rhymes, songs and bubbles. Followed by social and play time for caregivers and babies.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: Age 12-24 months
10:30-11:15am Thu. Jan. 26
Join us to learn Spanish through music, stories, crafts and games. Guest instructor Anita Wahl will share her talent for teaching Spanish through her fun, unique Spanish songs and chants. Each student will receive Ms. Anita’s original CD to continue learning at home.
Lily Pad Lab 2524 Golf ROad, Eau Claire
Cost: $50 for 6 weeks, Drop in $12
Age: Ages 1-5
10:30-11:30am Thu. Jan. 26
ABC’s for 2s and 3s is a fun step into exploring letters, numbers, and shapes. 2 and 3 year old children and their parents will enjoy open exploration time, songs, stories, sensory play and art.
Lily Pad Lab 2524 Golf ROad, Eau Claire
Cost: $40 for 6 weeks, Drop in $8 (call ahead)
Age: Age 2 & 3
10:30-10:50am Thu. Jan. 26
A 20-minute program of fast-paced stories and songs. For parents and their toddlers ages 18 months - 2 years. Toddler Tales occurs every Tuesday at 10:30am. Registration required.
Altoona Public Library 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona
Cost: FREE
Age: Parents and their Toddlers
10:45-11:15am Thu. Jan. 26
For children 3-5 years old. Children attend by themselves. No registration required.
Menomonie Public Library 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie
Cost: FREE
Age: Children Age 3-5
11am-1pm Thu. Jan. 26
Free Skate Rentals.
Hobbs Ice Arena 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire
Cost: $3 or City Pass
Age: All Ages
noon-1pm Thu. Jan. 26
Universal Yoga is an authentic system of yoga. Goals of practice include increasing strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, will power, energy level, and finding stillness of the mind. Classes are appropriate for beginners to seasoned practitioners.
PRAJNA pilates | yoga | beyond 705 S. Barstow Street, Eau Claire
Cost: $15; or punch card
Age: 16+
12:15-4:30pm Thu. Jan. 26
Explore religion and spirituality as they interact with your ethical commitments to clients, the practice setting, and the profession.
Clarion Hotel 2703 Craig Road, Eau Claire
Cost: $89
12:30pm Thu. Jan. 26
30 minute PiYo workout a great way to get it in during your lunch break.
Pure Fitness 4 You 1423 South Hastings Way, Eau Claire
Cost: $5
1-2pm Thu. Jan. 26
Children are invited for a class designed to entertain, stimulate and exhaust your non-nappers. Have fun with art, sensory activities, do science projects, play with letters and numbers as well as provide large scale motor skills activities (obstacle courses, running games, balloon play, etc.).
Lily Pad Lab 2524 Golf ROad, Eau Claire
Cost: $50 for 6 weeks, Drop in $12
Age: Ages 2-6
1-2pm Thu. Jan. 26
Thinking how to best have your last say? To write an obituary that includes necessary information—but is also personal, concise and memorable. Join this relaxed, hands-on class with an accomplished author and award-winning teacher.
L.E. Phillips Senior Center 1616 Bellinger St., Eau Claire
Cost: $10 members; $15 non-members
1:10-2pm Thu. Jan. 26
The powerful benefits from learning breath control are often overlooked in most Western yoga classes. If you would like to gain energy, get out of the 'fight or flight' mode most of us are in from stressful lives, and prepare for meditation, then this is the class for you.
PRAJNA pilates | yoga | beyond 705 S. Barstow Street, Eau Claire
Cost: $15, or punch card
Age: 18+
5-8pm Thu. Jan. 26
It's about that time to get out and have some outdoor winter fun. Activities vary from ice skating, snowshoeing, winter Kubb, and snow sculptures. Ice Skate and shoe rentals are available at the park. Also, if you need a place to warm up, there's a fire pit to hang out around as well as a warming house. Don't forget about the hot chocolate, tea, and coffee, and music.
Boyd Park 1202 Fairway St. (just off of Main Street), Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All ages
5-7pm Thu. Jan. 26
This exhibit examines original illustrations of Beth Peck from children's books. The work spans books from 1985 through 2010. Beth Peck was born in New York. She received a B. F. A. from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1979 and also studied at the Art Students League and the National Academy of Design.
Janet Carson Gallery 316 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire
5:30pm Thu. Jan. 26
Pound is an amazing FUN group fitness class that is inspired by drumming. Come rock out and work out at the same time.
Pure Fitness 4 You 1423 South Hastings Way, Eau Claire
Cost: $8
5:30-6:30pm Thu. Jan. 26
Whether you have been an athlete all your life, never stretched, and are now feeling the aches and pains; or you sit at a desk or in a car a lot; or you do physical repetitive labor all day, this is for you.
PRAJNA pilates | yoga | beyond 705 S. Barstow Street, Eau Claire
Cost: $15, or punch card
Age: 16+
5:30-8:30pm Thu. Jan. 26
The regulars: Randy Sinz, Sue Orfield and Gregg Wheeler. These folks will be joined by a host of talented friends, makin' music and havin' fun doin' it.
Foster Cheese Haus E10934 County Road H, Osseo
Cost: FREE
Age: For All Ages
6-8pm Thu. Jan. 26
It's about that time to get out and have some outdoor winter fun. Activities vary from ice skating, snowshoeing, winter Kubb, and snow sculptures. Ice Skate and shoe rentals are available at the park. Also, if you need a place to warm up, there's a fire pit to hang out around as well as a warming house. Don't forget about the hot chocolate, tea, and coffee, and music.
Boyd Park 1202 Fairway St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
6-7pm Thu. Jan. 26
Episode 3: Eliminate These "Dirty Dozen" To Prevent Cancer. This free docu-series presents many natural options to treat Cancer. Seating is limited, please call (715) 944-9707 to reserve your place.
Classic Acupuncture 2711 Pleasant St. Suite 1H, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: 18+
6-7pm Thu. Jan. 26
Develop that powerful swing with UWEC coach Huntington.
Eau Claire Sport Warehouse 2983 11th St., Eau Claire
Cost: $140 for all 5 classes in December
Age: 8+
6-8pm Thu. Jan. 26
Have fun painting on canvas. Made easy and fun as a trained instructor walks the class through the process. Also paint on wood, bags, glasses and more. Check the website for more scheduled events and classes.
The Paint Shack 2524 Golf Road Suite 2c, Eau Claire
Cost: $35
6-6:45pm Thu. Jan. 26
A gentle introduction to yoga in a class oriented for seniors, but all are welcome. Goals are to help each individual feel better and be happier. All will experience increased mobility and posture improvement. Bring your own mat.
Lafayette Town Hall Town Hall Rd, Chippewa Falls
Cost: 10 class punch card $60
Age: Adults
6-7pm Thu. Jan. 26
For the yogi that wants to give back to our community. L44 offer a yoga class, you donate to a great cause. This month's cause is Girls On The Run, a nonprofit girls empowerment project. Girls On The Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
Latitude 44 Yoga Studio 313 E. Madison St., Eau Claire
Cost: Donation
6-9pm Thu. Jan. 26
Celebrate all of the new things that Raw Deal has cooked up. Free live music by Jack and the Coax and Old Desert Road
Raw Deal 603 S. Broadway St., Menomonie
6:30pm Thu. Jan. 26
Hip Hop dance class that will have you wanting more!
Pure Fitness 4 You 1423 South Hastings Way, Eau Claire
Cost: $5
6:30-8pm Thu. Jan. 26
This introduction to the principle based Health Realization understanding will give you the basics for navigating life from the inside-out. The three sessions will include an introduction to these principles by Gary Johnson, along with insights from others in our community about this simple, yet powerful approach to living in a secure state of mind.
Menomonie Market Food Co-op 814 Main St. East, Menomonie
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
6:30-8pm Thu. Jan. 26
Workshop #2 of beating winter woes. Join us for a wreath making workshop that will send scents of eucalyptus, lavender + other fresh scents wafting through you home. Craft your wreath while catching up with new + old friends.
Red's Mercantile 224 N Dewey St., Eau Claire
Cost: $30 per person; includes your handmade wreath + one-on-one instruction
6:30pm Thu. Jan. 26
Pourhouse Pub Trivia Winter/Spring season is back. New teams welcome. Come once, or come every week. Nightly prizes and seasonal prizes.
The Pourhouse W301 Menomonie St., Elk Mound
Cost: FREE
6:40-7:40pm Thu. Jan. 26
First class is always free and we welcome all fitness levels for a 1-hour Zumba workout.
Pinehurst Fitness 3027 N Hastings Way, Eau Claire
Cost: $5 drop-in; 6 classes for $25
Age: All Ages
7-9pm Thu. Jan. 26
Brianna Kocka has been part of various musical acts throughout the Twin Cities—most notably Sun Gods to Gamma Rays and CAETANI. Jimmy Barnett has been a Singer/Songwriter in the Twin Cities for over a decade and you can find him backing up Brianna when he’s not singing his own tunes.
Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
7:30-10pm Thu. Jan. 26
John Mueller's "Winter Dance Party" is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper's final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates.
Eau Claire State Theatre 316 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire
Cost: Tickets $24 | $28
Age: All Ages
7:30pm Thu. Jan. 26
Featuring Concert Choir, The Singing Statesmen, Women's Concert Chorale, University Symphony Orchestra, and the Jazz Program.
Ojibwe Ballroom, Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire Davies Center, 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire
Cost: $22
8pm Thu. Jan. 26
Minnesota’s Focus Ring (Tilde Records) has become a very prominent member of the Minneapolis music scene. After releasing several singles in 2015, Focus Ring released “Introduction”, his first full length album, in January of 2016. Focus Ring is an emo-acoustic act and has shared the stage with artists such as Hotel Books and Jeff Rosenstock.
UW-Stout Memorial Student Center, The Terrace 302 10th Ave. E, Menomonie
Cost: FREE
9pm Thu. Jan. 26
Drink, sing, and be merry. Music, music videos, and karaoke go until close. Happy Hour prices start at midnight. Fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Hallie Bar & Grill 1713 Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls
9pm Thu. Jan. 26
Catch some vinyl spinning from DJ Greaseburn at The Lakely.
The Lakely 516 Galloway Street, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE