Events Calendar

WI Shakespeare Festival: Romeo & Juliet

Set on a replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, and featuring a cast of professional and local actors. A tragic tale told and retold throughout the ages.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage

The RUZZ

The intersection of rock, blues, and jazz. High-energy, danceable, and psychedelic.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Music

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Grant Winkels Live

Grant tours the Midwest and country, opening for comedians including Kelsey Cook, Geoffrey Asmus, Mike Recine and Mary Mack.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy

The Jaggernauts wsgs

Hometown rock outfit The Jaggernauts team up with The Known Unknowns and Backstroke.

The Mousetrap
Eau Claire

Music

Public Telescope Viewing

Join members from Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society at Hobbs Observatory to view the night sky through telescopes.

Hobbs Observatory
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Stargazing and telescopes - Beaver Creek Reserve

Stargazing and telescope viewing is offered at Hobbs Observatory almost every clear Saturday night from May through October (not July 20).

Hobbs Observatory at Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Northern Wisconsin State Fair

Carnival rides, national live entertainment, free attractions, new and traditional fair foods, talent show, beer gardens, animal racing, and more.

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

Fairs & Festivals

Reflected Light | The Plein Air Art of GO Paint

Artists have painted the rolling farmlands, dramatic riverbanks, charming downtown areas, prairies and forests of the surrounding counties.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Art of Ashley Wittling

Step into Ashley's whimsical watercolor worlds where she explore a variety of fantastical creatures and the dream-like figures that inhabit them. Her collection of work delves into both real and imagined animals, as well as the delicate connection between humankind and the natural world.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Fathom Event Showing of Princess Mononoke

Part of the Studio Ghibli Fest 2024. The anime movie is in both subbed and dubbed versions. Please check website for times and versions.

Micon Downtown Cinema
Eau Claire

Movies

Marvels in Automotive Design

At the Graham Motor Museum "Marvels In Automotive Design" refers to the exceptional vehicles on exhibit, which illustrate the creative design of manufacturers, custom builders, rodders, and everyday enthusiasts. Here you will find history, artifacts, and stories about people and times when cars were designed and developed. By appointment only.

Open Saturday & Sundays through September 29. Also open July 18 & 19, and August 2. Closed July 20, August 11, 18, and 24.

The Graham Motor Museum
Lake Hallie

Car Show

Fathom Event Showing of Princess Mononoke

Part of the Studio Ghibli Fest 2024. The anime movie is in both subbed and dubbed versions. Please check website for times and versions.

Micon Downtown Cinema
Eau Claire

Movies

Laurie Bieze Gallery: Recent Acquisitions

Join Pablo Center in celebrating the newest contributions to the Laurie Bieze Permanent Art Collection on display.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Northern Wisconsin State Fair

Carnival rides, national live entertainment, free attractions, new and traditional fair foods, talent show, beer gardens, animal racing, and more.

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

Fairs & Festivals

Red Cedar Film Festival

Exploring and expanding the art of film in the Red Cedar region of Wisconsin. Films screened in the Mabel Tainter Center and Wilson Park Banshell. Full schedule online.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Movies

Art of Perry Kyser

Perry is a multimedia artist who lives and works in Eau Claire. His work, which is primarily digital drawings and paintings, is dreamlike and surreal; derived from the subconscious and non-thought.

Acoustic Cafe-Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Laurie Bieze Gallery: Recent Acquisitions

Join Pablo Center in celebrating the newest contributions to the Laurie Bieze Permanent Art Collection on display.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Jesse Blake Hay - 'Reverie Collection' at The Oxbow Hotel

Jesse Blake Hay's 'Reverie Collection' is a curated grouping of his mixed media work done on canvas. In his modern abstract approach, he encourages subjectivity from viewers; hoping they find a personal meaning in the menagerie of mediums.

The Oxbow Hotel
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Ferris Wheel 5k

A 5k run/walk. Participants receive a N. WI State Fair admission ticket and a race T-shirt. Benefits the State Fair Barn Replacement Project.

Chippewa Falls YMCA
Chippewa Falls

Run/Walk Events

Goat Yoga

A relaxing all levels yoga session with some gentle stretches and calm while being nudged and nuzzled with playful goats.

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

Yahtzee & Wine Night

Gather for wine and Yahtzee. Highest score of the night wins a $25 gift card.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

Eau Claire Buddhist Sangha

Meditate, listen to a dharma talk, and discuss. Different topics weekly. All are welcome. Meditation instruction available.

Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Wellness

Dj Trivia at Cynder's 1st & Goal

General knowledge trivia. Play on your own or with friends. Prizes for the top 3. League play available.

1st and Goal Saloon
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Retreat Yourself Connection & Question Hour

Get to know your travel hosts, our ethos of travel, meet fellow travelers and get curious. Exclusive rates for upcoming retreats announced at the event.

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

Fitness

DJ Trivia at the Growler Guys

General knowledge trivia. Play on your own with friends. Prizes for the top 3. League play available.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Dj Trivia at the Sandbar and Grill

General knowledge trivia. Play on your own with friends. Prizes for the top 3. League play available.

SandBar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Ludington Guard Band Concert

Celebrating its 136th season. Enjoy pie, ice cream, and popcorn sold by local non-profits. Themed concert nights.

Wilson Park Band Shell
Menomonie

Music

Laurie Bieze Gallery: Recent Acquisitions

Join Pablo Center in celebrating the newest contributions to the Laurie Bieze Permanent Art Collection on display.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Culinary Entrepreneur Food Truck Camp

Students can learn food preparation from Junior Achievement lessons on creating a business plan, menu, logo and tagline for their own food truck, and the creation of a menu item tested by local judges. 

Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire

Kids

Reflected Light | The Plein Air Art of GO Paint

Artists have painted the rolling farmlands, dramatic riverbanks, charming downtown areas, prairies and forests of the surrounding counties.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Visual Art

MOTHERLY | James Hansen Gallery

Features the artwork of Tim Brudnicki, Joseph Maurer, and Ross Nordquist. An ode to the power of love from mother to child.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Open Mic at River Jams

Monthly open mic hosted by Dan Boetcher and James Ignacio. Musicians BYO instruments.

River Jams
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Disciples in the Moonlight

Disciples in the Moonlight is a Fathom Event movie. In the not-too-distant future the Bible has been outlawed and replaced with a government approved version. Seven Christians from Indiana smuggle the Word of God to various states with Homeland Security hot on their trail. Check miconcinemas.com for showtimes.

Micon Downtown Cinema
Eau Claire

Spirituality

Fathom Event Showing of Princess Mononoke

Part of the Studio Ghibli Fest 2024. The anime movie is in both subbed and dubbed versions. Please check website for times and versions.

Micon Downtown Cinema
Eau Claire

Movies

Art of Perry Kyser

Perry is a multimedia artist who lives and works in Eau Claire. His work, which is primarily digital drawings and paintings, is dreamlike and surreal; derived from the subconscious and non-thought.

Acoustic Cafe-Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Art of Ashley Wittling

Step into Ashley's whimsical watercolor worlds where she explore a variety of fantastical creatures and the dream-like figures that inhabit them. Her collection of work delves into both real and imagined animals, as well as the delicate connection between humankind and the natural world.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Local musicians and artist markets every Saturday.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

Jesse Blake Hay - 'Reverie Collection' at The Oxbow Hotel

Jesse Blake Hay's 'Reverie Collection' is a curated grouping of his mixed media work done on canvas. In his modern abstract approach, he encourages subjectivity from viewers; hoping they find a personal meaning in the menagerie of mediums.

The Oxbow Hotel
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Summer Storytime

Welcoming all children and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, stories, movement and puppets and of course.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Kids

Addiction - The Biology of the Pursuit of Happiness

Explore the biological understanding of features of addiction, then look a specific substances frequently abused, and treatment strategies.

Online through UWEC-CE

Education

Rosemaling: Valdress Style Instructor Lois Mueller

Rosemaling is a Norwegian form of folk art that has been around since the early 1700s.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

Camp VSA

Camp VSA is a fun day camp with structured activities throughout each day including indoor and outdoor games, bounce house, an dmore.

Valley Sports Academy
Lake Hallie

Kids

Summer Family Storytime

30 minutes of stories, songs, parachute play, and instrument exploration for the whole family.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Kids

Qigong Mindful Movement Classes

Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that many do to ground before martial arts, or as meditation.

McDonough Park
Eau Claire

Wellness

Menomonie Farmers Market

Fresh local produces, lunches, vendors, and more.

Wilson Park
Menomonie

Farmers Markets

Dementia Resources at the Library

Talk to Carla Berscheit, Dementia Care Specialist for the ADRC. She will offer free resources for those who are caring for persons with dementia.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Seniors

Merely Players at Strum Public Library

A troupe of young performers (ages 15-22) that explore avenues of bringing Shakespeare-inspired art to introduce theatre to young audiences.

Strum Public Library
Strum

Kids Stage

Itty Bitty Playtime

Enjoy sensory play, stories, music, and child development activities for your little ones.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

Kids

Time Travelers: Kids Summer Programming - All Afloat

Explore early river navigation; visit their newest exhibit, “On the Water”; design a wooden boat that really floats; and test your bowline and other knot-tying skills.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Kids

Toddler Storytime

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

Kids