Events Calendar

6:30-9pm Thursday Jan. 9

Queen of Hearts

One lucky raffle winner will get 1 chance to turn a card. If its the Queen of Hearst, they win the pot. Pot increases weekly until someone wins.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

7-9:30pm Thursday Jan. 9

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Local Showcase Night!

Fast-paced sets from some of your favorite local comedians! Clear Water Comedy has been producing live comedy events at The Plus for over ten years- come check out the incredible local comedic talent we have right here in the Chippewa Valley!

The Plus
Eau Claire

7pm Thursday Jan. 9

Free Bingo

Doors open at 6 for food. Over $200 given away every Thursday with a possible $500 blackout.

Micon Downtown Cinema
Eau Claire

7:30pm Thursday Jan. 9

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

Stage

7:30pm Thursday Jan. 9

Pandemonium Strings

The Painchaud family provides an innovative comedy acrobatic variety experience for all ages combining sensational stunts and music mashups.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage

8-10pm Thursday Jan. 9

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Sean Patton

Sean Patton has performed in comedy clubs and festivals across the world and has appeared in many TV shows, currently on FX’s English Teacher.

The Plus
Eau Claire

10am-5pm Friday Jan. 10

Western Wisconsin to the Great American West-Schaefer/Miles Adventures in Oil Painting

Features original oil paintings and prints by the Schaefer/Miles collaborative husband-and-wife painting team based on their travels as touring artists.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Visual Art

10:15-10:45am Friday Jan. 10

On My Own Winter Storytime

For your children that are old enough and ready for a storytime learning experience all on their own.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

4-5pm Friday Jan. 10

Ping Pong & Pizza

Teens - grades 6-12. No sign up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Food & Drink

6-9pm Friday Jan. 10

Candlelight Snowshoe Hike

Candles and moonlight will illuminate the way as you explore our trails on snowshoes! Register by 01/09

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

6-9pm Friday Jan. 10

Randy Sinz & Sue Orfield at Ritz on the River

Randy Sinz and Sue Orfield take the stage to sing and play some old country, a little bluegrass and americana, and a few of Sue's originals.

The Ritz on the River
Chippewa Falls

6:30-9pm Friday Jan. 10

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

7-10pm Friday Jan. 10

Live Music: Dawson Redenius

Anight of blues and swing featuring jazz standards and originals with Dawson Redenius, a nationally touring trumpeter based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7:30pm Friday Jan. 10

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

Stage

7:30pm Friday Jan. 10

Hairball

A bombastic celebration of arena rock.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

9pm Friday Jan. 10

Karaoke @ Heartbreakers

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

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

9pm Friday Jan. 10

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

9pm Friday Jan. 10

The Roast of Lou Carver

Lou Carver - local miscreant, ne'er-do-well, rogue, and nuisance. He also is a local singer/songwriter who plays with The Wet Stetsons.

The Plus
Eau Claire

9pm Friday Jan. 10

Corporate Death Party | Spirulina | That's Unimportant

Corporate Death Party is an Eau Claire punk band. Spirulina is hypno-pscyhedelia. That's Unimportant plays instrumental R&B/hip-hip.

The Plus
Eau Claire

8:30am-12:30pm Saturday Jan. 11

Downtown Winter Farmers Market

Take advantage of these monthly opportunities to purchase high-quality local products direct from producers.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

9:30am Saturday Jan. 11

Saturday Stories

Full on family fun awaits you at Saturday Stories! Join library staff for stories, songs and movement at 9:30am in the library meeting room.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

10-11:30am Saturday Jan. 11

The Written Page Writer's Group

Turn your blank page into The Written Page with encouragement and, when needed, constructive criticism from other local writers.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Words

10am-2pm Saturday Jan. 11

Ager Open House

Open house at the Ager Museum. A docent will be present to assist in finding items in the library or viewing items in the museum.

Ager House
Eau Claire

Museums & History

10am-2pm Saturday Jan. 11

Waldemar Ager Open House

Discover the legacy of journalist, business man, novelist Norwegian immigrant Waldemar Ager and browse a library of 1,600+ volumes of Scandinavian literature.

Ager House
Eau Claire

Museums & History

10am-2pm Saturday Jan. 11

Winter Open House

The Pepin County Heritage Center will be open for self-guided tours, research, donations, and visiting with volunteers.

Pepin County Heritage Center
Durand

Museums & History

10am-2pm Saturday Jan. 11

Winter Wellness Fair

An informational event for adults with a focus on those who care for children & teens.

River Falls Public Library - Lower Level
River Falls

Wellness

10am-3pm Saturday Jan. 11

Tropical Mount Workshop

SCHEDULE A WORKSHOP with one of our greenhouse pros to make a Kokedama Moss Ball Planter or a Tropical Mount!

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

11am-2pm Saturday Jan. 11

Library on the Loose

During the winter months while SHIFT's bike shop is closed, the space will partner with the library to become a mini-branch. Open an account, do crafts, check out books, and more.

SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar
Eau Claire

Kids Words

11am-4pm Saturday Jan. 11

West Wisconsin Railroad Club Open House

See a West Wisconsin themed HO scale operating model train layout. In case of nasty weather the open house will be Jan 18.

Redwood Crossing Building
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

11am Saturday Jan. 11

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

1-2pm Saturday Jan. 11

Building Your Family Tree

Join Syliva Tiala (UW Stout professor) for an introduction to genealogy research. Find your family roots and start building your family tree. Sylvia will give a presentation on Jan 11th from 1-2pm in the Library meeting room. She’ll also offer help sessions on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9-11am starting Feb 8th in the storytime room (or by appointment tialasyl@gmail.com).

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Crafting & Making

1-2:30pm Saturday Jan. 11

GRSEC January Program - The Art of the Obituary by Patti See

Patti See will present “The Art of the Obituary.” Patti will share some of her favorite obituaries and offer ideas for what to include in your own or your loved ones’ obits. Research time is available from noon - 1pm.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Words

1-3pm Saturday Jan. 11

Engineering Lab

Do you love to design, build, and tinker? Test out a variety of supplies, from Lego bricks to magnets, and design an engineering marvel.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire