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Upcoming Events

10am-noon Saturday Nov. 14

Developing a Sketchbook Practice + Open Art Lab

Find the dedicated time and space to explore drawing from observation in this welcoming class and open art lab sessions at UW-Stout Polytechnic.

UW-Stout Polytechnic Micheels Hall
Menomonie

Crafting & Making

10am-12:30pm Saturday Nov. 14

Life Writing Instructors: Patti See and Bruce Taylor [4 Class Event]

This workshop is perfect for writers of all levels, offering guidance and practice in "life writing" across genres like autobiographies, blogs, memoirs, and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Words Seniors

10am-2pm Saturday Nov. 14

Clear Water Fiber Guild

For the knitter/crocheter, weaver, dyer, or someone new to the fiber arts/textile crafts who is looking for a social group.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Crafting & Making

10am Saturday Nov. 14

Winter Porch Pot Class

Class includes a 5lb bundle of mixed evergreens, a pot filled with dirt, one stem of decorative berries, a quick demo, lots of help, and holiday inspiration.

May’s Floral Garden
Eau Claire

Holiday Crafting & Making Home & Garden

10:30-11:30am Saturday Nov. 14

Pablo Center ARTmobile @ the Library

Hands-on projects that will inspire everyone! The ARTmobile connects people of all ages to the visual arts through fun and relevant art projects with an educational component. Parent/Caregiver support recommended.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

10:30am-noon Saturday Nov. 14

Bring Your Own Book Club

Instead of reading a predetermined title, participants meet to talk about what they’re currently reading and get suggestions for new titles to try.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

11am-noon Saturday Nov. 14

JCPenney Kids Zone

Enjoy a free craft activity, lanyard, and collector's pin. Parents, you'll get an extra 10% off coupon for your shopping.

JCPenney
Eau Claire

Kids

11am-5pm Saturday Nov. 14

Live Hot Glass Demonstrations

See first hand how The Glass Orchard works with molten glass. These demos offer a glimpse into what goes into each and every piece they make in their studio.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

11am Saturday Nov. 14

Eau Claire Children's Theater: "A Year with Frog and Toad"

Arnold Lobel’s well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage. Featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, A Year with Frog and Toad is part vaudeville, part make-believe, and all charm.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Kids Stage & Screen

11:30am-1:30pm Saturday Nov. 14

Wire Wrapped Fish Bones

Drawing inspiration from skeletal forms found in nature, turn linear structures—spines, ribs, and rhythmic repetition—into wearable art.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

noon-2:30pm Saturday Nov. 14

Genealogical Research Society of Eau Claire November Meeting

Doors open at noon with genealogy help in the museum library. At 1pm, JoAnn Park will present on "Let's Talk About Fjords and Genealogy."

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Museums & History

noon-8pm Saturday Nov. 14

Cousins Maine Lobster - Minneapolis Truck

This seafood truck brings delicious lobster goodies. Order at the truck or online on the app ahead of time and skip the line.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

noon Saturday Nov. 14

My Name is America featuring Danville

An acoustic program that reflects on the nation’s past, present, and hopes for the future. The evening will weave together songs of liberty, justice, unity, and the ongoing pursuit of peace and freedom.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Music

1pm Saturday Nov. 14

Winter Porch Pot Class

Class includes a 5lb bundle of mixed evergreens, a pot filled with dirt, one stem of decorative berries, a quick demo, lots of help, and holiday inspiration.

May’s Floral Garden
Eau Claire

Holiday Crafting & Making Home & Garden

1:30pm Saturday Nov. 14

Eau Claire Children's Theater: "A Year with Frog and Toad"

Arnold Lobel’s well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage. Featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, A Year with Frog and Toad is part vaudeville, part make-believe, and all charm.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Kids Stage & Screen

2-4pm Saturday Nov. 14

Wire Wrapped Swords

Learn to craft wire jewelry shaped like medieval swords using basic wire working techniques. No experience required.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

2:30-4pm Saturday Nov. 14

Crafternoon at the Library

An afternoon of crafting at the library. Sign up will be available the first of the month as well as an example or description of the month's craft.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Crafting & Making

3-5pm Saturday Nov. 14

Men of Spirit present Warren Petryk in Concert

An afternoon of music celebrating Thanksgiving & Christmas with a special salute to US Military Veterans in honor of Veterans Day. All proceeds to be donated to the Salvation Army of the Chippewa Valley.

Spirit Lutheran Church
Eau Claire

Music

4-6pm Saturday Nov. 14

Eau Claire Irish Session

Gather with your friends and family among local Traditional Irish Music enthusiasts, as area musicians enjoy some foot tapping jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas and more.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

5pm Saturday Nov. 14

By The Thousands

Hard-hitting metal from the Twin Cities band By The Thousands with local guests Virtues of Glass, Ouroboros, Pronoya, and Hadean.

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

Music

6:30-7:15pm Saturday Nov. 14

Glass Snowperson Ornament

This ornament features an adorable snowperson of your customization, with your own special touches and a magical scene.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Holiday Kids

6:30pm Saturday Nov. 14

Pulse of Annihilation Tour: Psycroptic with Inferi, Cognitive, Summoning the Lich

Tasmanian death metal band Psycroptic headlines a four-band bill with Inferi, Cognitive, and Summoning the Lich.

Zymurgy Brewing
Menomonie

Music

7:30-9pm Saturday Nov. 14

Lady Power Hour

The Chippewa Valley's funniest women performing stand-up, solo sketch, improv, and more.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7:30pm Saturday Nov. 14

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild Presents: Alanis Morisette's "Jagged Little Pill"

Glen Ballard, lyrics by Morissette, and book by Diablo Cody, with additional music by Michael Farrell and Guy Sigsworth.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

7:30pm Saturday Nov. 14

Pinery Boys & True Grass Bluegrass

The Pinery Boys are an American folk music group from the Upper Midwest. TrueGrass specializes in reviving music of the old-time masters, adapting modern material to the bluegrass idiom.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Music

7:45-8:30pm Saturday Nov. 14

Classic Icy Glass Snowflake Class

Learn how to assemble glass pieces and use various other forms of glass to decorate your own snowflake ornament.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Holiday

8pm Saturday Nov. 14

Gundo and Up North Jake

Country artist Gundo and hip-hop artist Up North Jake perform live. Gundo blends gritty vocals with honest songwriting rooted in Midwest country sounds. Up North Jake mixes Northern soul with hip-hop grit and rebellion.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Music

All DaySunday Nov. 15

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

10am-5pm Sunday Nov. 15

Projects on the Porch (P.O.P)

Drop-in glass fusing activity most Saturdays and Sundays in the fall. See website for exact dates, times, and available projects.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

10am-5:30pm Sunday Nov. 15

Hot Glass Make-Your-Own Classes

Try your hand at hot glass while we walk you through the steps of creating your own glass piece. Book your class online.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

noon Sunday Nov. 15

Packers Watch Party

Cheer on the Green and Gold at Cowboy Jack’s. Catch the Packers game with food, drinks and a great game-day atmosphere.

Cowboy Jack's Altoona
Altoona

Spectator Sports

1-4pm Sunday Nov. 15

Two-Step Dance Lessons [4 Sessions]

Learn the Country (progressive) two-step. Lesson time (1-2pm). Dance to follow (with pre-recorded music (2-4pm). Payment in full by first lesson.

Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Center
Chippewa Falls

Dance

1:30pm Sunday Nov. 15

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild Presents: Alanis Morisette's "Jagged Little Pill"

Glen Ballard, lyrics by Morissette, and book by Diablo Cody, with additional music by Michael Farrell and Guy Sigsworth.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

1:30pm Sunday Nov. 15

Eau Claire Children's Theater: "A Year with Frog and Toad"

Arnold Lobel’s well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage. Featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, A Year with Frog and Toad is part vaudeville, part make-believe, and all charm.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Kids Stage & Screen

2pm Sunday Nov. 15

Sharing the Stage: UWEC Choirs & Chippewa Valley Choirs

UWEC Choirs invites Chorale NouvEAU, Master Singers, Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire, The Menomonie Singers, Eau Claire Male Chorus, and Stand in the Light Choir to the Pablo Center RCU.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

3-5pm Sunday Nov. 15

Shut Up & Write - Downtown Eau Claire

75 minutes of silent writing time plus the chance to build community with fellow writers. No read-alouds, no critiques, no pressure.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

Words

All DayMonday Nov. 16

Michael J Peterson

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Visual Art

6:30am-8pm Monday Nov. 16

Chippewa Valley Community Chorus Open House & Information Night

Celebrate CVCC's 50th season with an evening of music, art, and community. Guests are invited to help make a mosaic banner, join a social hour, and enjoy a short, fun rehearsal to prepare for holiday caroling. All are welcome.

Trinity United Methodist Church
Chippewa Falls

Music Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

10-11:30am Monday Nov. 16

Sensory-friendly Playgroup

This playgroup is for children who may feel overwhelmed in busy or noisy play environments. A playgroup where kids can move and explore at their own pace and where parents feel supported and understood.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

Kids

10am-5pm Monday Nov. 16

Celebrating Fiber Arts

Explore the world of fiber arts experienced through traditional techniques that transform the medium of fiber into creative works of art. These techniques include quilting, weaving, embroidery, dying, felting and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

4:30-6pm Monday Nov. 16

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

5-6pm Monday Nov. 16

Lies, Libel, and the First Amendment: The Story Behind Dominion v. Fox

Media lawyer and author Ian Rosenberg takes audiences inside lies, libel, the “actual malice” standard, and what this consequential lawsuit means for journalism, the First Amendment, and American democracy.

UWEC Centennial Hall, Room 1804
Eau Claire

Forums

6-7:30pm Monday Nov. 16

NAMI Chippewa Valley LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group

A peer support group for LGBTQIA+ adults who are living with a mental health condition. Individuals who are still questioning or do not have specific labels for themselves are welcome. This is a gender-affirming space.

Chippewa Valley LGBT Community Center
Eau Claire

Wellness Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

6:30-8pm Monday Nov. 16

Writing for Your Life: One Story and a Time

The instructor—an award-winning author who offers decades of teaching, writing, editing, and publishing experience—will provide encouragement and guidance as you write your own story.

Online through UWEC Continuing Education

Words Seniors

6:30-8:30pm Monday Nov. 16

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

7:30-9pm Monday Nov. 16

DJ Trivia @ Heartbreakers

Gift card prizes. $30 for 1st place, $20 for 2nd place, and $10 for 3rd place.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

9pm Monday Nov. 16

Late Night Karaoke

Hosted in the bar lounge.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Nightlife

All DayTuesday Nov. 17

Michael J Peterson

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Visual Art

8-9am Tuesday Nov. 17

Common Grounds: A JONAH Coffee Chat

The JONAH Voices United Task force invites you to a coffee hour to connect, share your feelings, and find shared values.

JONAH Office
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

10-10:45am Tuesday Nov. 17

Storytime

Explore the 4 "S's" - stories, singing, sensory skills, and social interaction. Children will enjoy a short playtime, themed stories, songs and activities.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Kids