Events Calendar

6:30-9pm Friday Jan. 17

Growlers & Giggles: Comedy Open Mic x Community

Growlers & Giggles is Eau Claire’s weekly comedy open mic at The Growler Guys. Enjoy 5-minute sets from local comedians, craft beer, and great vibes every Friday from 7-9 PM. Perfect for a casual night out with friends or to showcase your comedy skills! Admission is free.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Comedy

6:30-9:30pm Friday Jan. 17

Teen Nerf Battle

An after hours teen nerf battle. Enjoy pizza and socialize before the games begin. Bring your own NERF (standard dart size only) or use one of theirs.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

6:30pm Friday Jan. 17

Eau Claire Children's Theatre: ‘Til Death Do Us Party (Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre)

When a bachelor and bachelorette party collide at the same venue, sparks fly and tensions rise, and a murder happens! Ticket includes dinner.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

7-9pm Friday Jan. 17

Live Music: Nice N' Easy

A musical duo with a touch of class. Classic Oldies Hits with well rounded instrumentation.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

7-10pm Friday Jan. 17

Live Music: Aiden Buck Trio

Aidan Buck is a trumpet player with a passion for all kinds of music, but most loves jazz. Aidan is a senior at UWEC and resides Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7pm Friday Jan. 17

Whiskey Bitters

Musicians Cole & Stacy are teaming up to give a twist to some new music after playing the local music scene with Bumblefist.

The Red Mixer
Eau Claire

7pm Friday Jan. 17

The Cathy Reitz Trio

The Cathy Reitz Trio features Cathy on vocals/Melodica and 2 of her favorite musicians, Jeff Reitz on woodwinds and Emily Watkins on guitar/vocals or Nick Poss on piano.

The Spirit Room at the Mabel Tainter
Menomonie

7:30pm Friday Jan. 17

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "Blithe Spirit"

A smash comedy hit concerning a cantankerous novelist haunted by the ghosts of his current and ex wife, haunting into perpetuity.

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
Eau Claire

7:30pm Friday Jan. 17

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble

Armed with their lightning-fast wits, Mochrie & Sherwood transform the audience’s suggestions into an unpredictable evening of non-stop comedy gold.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

9pm Friday Jan. 17

Karaoke @ Heartbreakers

Karaoke DJ dance party with T&A Entertainment. Todd and Adam. Happy hour prices from 9pm-midnight.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

9pm Friday Jan. 17

Karaoke is Back at VFW Post 305

Karaoke is back at VFW Post 305, so come on out and enjoy some great drink specials, and get a free drink for your first song.

VFW Post 305
Eau Claire

Nightlife

8-10am Saturday Jan. 18

Learn to XC Ski

Check your new years goals off your list by coming to learn the basics of XC skiing. Sign up online.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

8am-6pm Saturday Jan. 18

Down to Earth Garden Center's 2025 Collector Plant Release Party!

Join us for our Annual Collector Plant Release Party at the greenhouse on Saturday, 01/18! Each year our tropical team takes a trip down to Florida to shop at some of the nation's most exclusive plant suppliers & greenhouses, bringing back an exquisite selection of rare houseplants to our community that aren't available anywhere else in the Midwest! Mimosas & breakfast treats start at 8am!

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Home & Garden

9-11am Saturday Jan. 18

Guided Snowshoe Birding Hike

Bring your own snowshoes and binoculars, and head out on a one mile guided hike on one of our beautiful winter trails and search for winter birds. Register by 01/16.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

9am-noon Saturday Jan. 18

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Children, young adult, and adult books. Audio visual materials, and more. Saturday Bag Sale First bag $5, Second bag $3, Additional $1 each.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Words

9am-5pm Saturday Jan. 18

Lake Eau Galle Association's 2nd Annual Ice Fishing Contest & Winter Event

Over $40,000 in prizes & cash. Catch the tagged fish 'Ol Gal' and win $20k. Registration from 7-9am. Meals, beverages, raffles (gun, beer, 50/50, and more).

St. Henry's Parish Hall (Registration) & Fishing on Lake Eau Galle
Eau Galle

Recreation

9am-7pm Saturday Jan. 18

Western Wisconsin Camper & Boat Show

Bring the whole family to explore industry-leading brands and enter to win over $1000 in prizes.

Chippewa Valley Expo Center
Eau Claire

Recreation

10am Saturday Jan. 18

Chippewa Valley Humanists

Open meeting for members and anyone interested in learning more about Humanism.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Room 104

Community

10:30-11am Saturday Jan. 18

Family Storytime

An assortment of age-appropriate stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement to help your child develop language and early literacy skills.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

11am-7pm Saturday Jan. 18

Old Fashioned Fest

A one-of-a-kind experience where classic cocktails meet bold new twists, featuring a brand new hand crafted Old Fashioned each Saturday in January.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

11am Saturday Jan. 18

ECCT Presents: Cinderella's Birthday Party

Tickets include lunch, table games, Princess basket raffles, souvenirs and a performance by Cinderella and her friends. Dress for the occasion.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

11:15am-12:15pm Saturday Jan. 18

Pablo Center ARTmobile @ the Library

Connects people of all ages to the visual arts with fun and relevant art projects that hav an educational component. Caregiver support recommended.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

noon-4pm Saturday Jan. 18

Chippewa Valley's Farmer's Market at The Brewing Projekt

Join The Chippewa Valley's Farmer's Market at The Brewing Projekt. Local artists, shops, makers, & bakers.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

noon-5pm Saturday Jan. 18

VFW & Winery Stir the Pot: Soups, Stews, & Chilis Cook Off

Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery
Cornell

Food & Drink

1-2:30pm Saturday Jan. 18

Snowshoeing at Coon Fork

Join Sierra Club members and friends for a snowshoe hike on the Evergreen Trail at Coon Fork County Park. (membership not required)

Coon Fork Lake County Park
Augusta

1-3pm Saturday Jan. 18

Glaze Your Own Pot with TJPotter(y)

Design your own pot, and learn how to glaze it. Space is very limited. Register in advance. Pot will be fired after class, and you'll pick it up later.

Verdant Curiosities
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

1:30-3pm Saturday Jan. 18

Crafternoon at the Library

An afternoon of crafting at the library. An example of each craft will be available prior to each month's program.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Crafting & Making

4-7:30pm Saturday Jan. 18

Chillin' with the Children

A concert for families with live music from The Nunnery. Dancing, art spaces, kid-friendly activity, and learn about childcare resources.

SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar
Eau Claire

Music Kids

6-9pm Saturday Jan. 18

Eau Claire Curling Club Open House

Featuring instructional classes for newbies, open ice for pick-up games or practice, and a classic broom stacking experience. Dinner and drinks will be available.

Eau Claire Curling Club
Eau Claire

Recreation

6pm Saturday Jan. 18

World Champion Tribute Artist Jesse Aron - Elvis

Doors open at 6:00pm. Concert starts at 7:00pm.

Regis High School
Eau Claire

6:30-9pm Saturday Jan. 18

ECCT Presents: Til Death Do Us Party

A hilariously chaotic evening when a bachelor and bachelorette party collide, and a murder unfolds in the chaos. Can you solve it before wedding bells toll?

The Oxford
Eau Claire

6:30-9:30pm Saturday Jan. 18

FLOWt at 2 Roots Gallery: The Beloved Community inspired by Martin Luther King

Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Terry Meyer will paint during music provided by Sue Orfield, Dave Power, and Josh Gallagher. Authors Ann and Lou Recine will read healing stories from their book, Home Again and Again.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

6:30pm Saturday Jan. 18

Eau Claire Children's Theatre: ‘Til Death Do Us Party (Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre)

When a bachelor and bachelorette party collide at the same venue, sparks fly and tensions rise, and a murder happens! Ticket includes dinner.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

7-9pm Saturday Jan. 18

Jim "Doc" Miller

Jim "Doc" Miller plays his mix of originals and acoustic folk rock classics from the Woodstock era of the 60's and 70's.

Spirit Room Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

7-10pm Saturday Jan. 18

Live Music: Janny Trumpet Lo-Fi

An Eau Claire-based musician who currently serves part time in the 132nd Army band, co-founder of "Uncommon Denominator", and has played Trumpet since before 5th grade.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7-11pm Saturday Jan. 18

Live Music: Dave BeBeau

Hear solo acoustic covers including James Taylor, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Charlie Daniels, America, Bon Jovi, John Cougar, and more.

River Jams
Chippewa Falls

7pm Saturday Jan. 18

Jim 'Doc' Miller

Singer/acoustic guitarist who plays original "folk rock flavored" material as well as performing (and telling the stories behind) an eclectic range of covers.

The Spirit Room at the Mabel Tainter
Menomonie

7:30pm Saturday Jan. 18

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "Blithe Spirit"

A smash comedy hit concerning a cantankerous novelist haunted by the ghosts of his current and ex wife, haunting into perpetuity.

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
Eau Claire

7:30pm Saturday Jan. 18

Day Drinking with Mom

Day Drinking with Mom is a hilarious stand-up comedy show that promises belly laughs and relatable anecdotes.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Comedy

8-9pm Saturday Jan. 18

Astronomy talk: Harmony of the Spheres

Learn about resonances in astronomy and in music, from moons orbiting gas giant planets to overtones on a violin string.

Hobbs Observatory
Fall Creek