Events Calendar

A Vue On by Ken Krautbauer

Heavily influenced by the Japanese aesthetic of “Wabi-Sabi” (the acceptance of imperfection), Krautbauer’s exhibition’s creates imaging alternatives from an abstract perspective and looks beyond the surface for interpretations and discovery.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Michael J Peterson

“Found Objects Find Me” is the foundation of abstract, multidisciplinary artist Michael Peterson. Born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, he is a true townie and an U.S. Air Force veteran. His military service opened the door to higher education and exposed him to European Masters and contemporary artists while stationed in West Germany.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Visual Art

The History of Crimmigration

A UW-Eau Claire student in the McNair Scholars Program visualizes the History of USA Crimmigration—the concept of criminalizing immigrants— in a series of oil paintings now displayed at the Pablo Center. Each canvas depicts a moment that affected policy, racial dynamics, and expresses the importance of having a political voice.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Toddler Tales

For children 18 months - 2 years and their parents. Registration required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

Know Your Neighbors: A Walk Through the Chippewa Valley’s Storied Indigenous History

Kick off this Native American Heritage Month with a walk through time, Indigenous cultures, and communities.

Davies Center - Alumni Room
Eau Claire

Museums & History Cultures

Kids in the Kitchen: Fall Flavors

Join 4-H in exploring flavors of fall—apples, squash, pumpkin, and more. Bake and cook in-season produce and explore cozy flavors in a hands-on celebration of the autumn season.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Cookbook Club

Everyone checks out the cookbook and makes something from it to bring to the club, try the dishes, and discuss the cookbook.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words Food & Drink Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

Dark History Trolley Tour 2026

Board the trolley as we investigate the seedy under belly of Eau Claire’s backstory, sharing historic and modern tales of crime, scandal, and the just plain bizarre.

weeknights 6:00, 7:35pm; Fri/Sat 5:45, 7:20, 9:00pm; Sep 24 to Nov 4

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

Jackpot Bingo Night @ Growler Guys

Spin the wheel and win beer & food prizes in the first 5 rounds. If no one wins the jackpot, it increases weekly.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Nightlife

OTNES

Nashville-based interdisciplinary artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist OTNES performs an audiovisual experience with tech artist Strangehandle, weaving together light, set design, and performance art.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Music

UWEC Novum Voce & Chamber Music Concert

Join Novum Voce (a chamber choir of 16-32 voices) and a variety of instrumental chamber ensembles for an evening of diverse and collaborative music.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

Dark History Trolley Tour 2026

Board the trolley as we investigate the seedy under belly of Eau Claire’s backstory, sharing historic and modern tales of crime, scandal, and the just plain bizarre.

weeknights 6:00, 7:35pm; Fri/Sat 5:45, 7:20, 9:00pm; Sep 24 to Nov 4

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

Late Night Karaoke

Hosted in the bar lounge.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Nightlife