Events Calendar

7-9pm Thursday Jan. 9

Jeremy Boettcher & Josh Gallagher

Piano prodigy Josh Gallagher, mentored by jazz legend Dave Brubeck, is joined by award-winning bassist JeremY Boettcher.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

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

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

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

7-10pm Friday Jan. 10

Howard 'Guitar' Luedtke

Howard’s guitar playing is hard, fast and immaculate. He’s truly one of those players who lives in harmony with his instrument.

2 Roots Gallery
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

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

3-7pm Saturday Jan. 11

Ignite the Light

Join for an inspiring evening that celebrates all things cozy and nourishing to help you gain new perspective in the darkest of days.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Wellness

5-9pm Saturday Jan. 11

18th Annual Ukrainian Christmas Dinner

Hear from Valentyna Pavsyukova, Founder and CEO of her nonprofit, Chalice of Mercy, which has delivered over $80 million worth of emergency and medical supplies to Ukraine.

Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Center
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

6-9pm Saturday Jan. 11

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

6:30pm Saturday Jan. 11

Matt Florence's Bicentennial Birthday Bash

An all-in evening of Matt Florence performances. Matt Florence & the Annihilators, Eddie Inc., The Jaggernauts, Sloar + Mordor, The Nicotines, Stumpt.

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

7-9pm Saturday Jan. 11

Wyatt Thomson

A traveling singer-songwriter from the Chippewa Valley with a love for classic bluegrass and folk and performs with a deep vocal timbre.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

7-10pm Saturday Jan. 11

Live Music: Jeremy Boettcher Trio

Renowned bassist Jeremy Boettcher swiftly rose to prominence, captivating audiences nationwide with his remarkable versatility and musical prowess.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7:30pm Saturday Jan. 11

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. 11

Fool House - The Ultimate 90's Party

A live concert paying homage to the golden era of boy bands, pop stars, hip hop, and pop punk.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

7:30pm Saturday Jan. 11

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Tobi Shamu Live

Covering many topics from being raised in the church to his struggles with working retail Tobi’s bright smile and sharp wit will keep you laughing.

The Plus
Eau Claire

1:30pm Sunday Jan. 12

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

2:30-6:30pm Sunday Jan. 12

Sunday Oldies at the V

Join DJ Scotty on Sundays (except during packers games) for classic rock oldies from the 50s-80s. Games, prizes, food, drinks, and more.

VFW Club 305
Eau Claire

9-10am Monday Jan. 13

Yoga @ The Library

Pause, quiet your mind, and be present. Bring some calm to your busy days.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Fitness

3:30-4:45pm Monday Jan. 13

LEGO Club

For children ages 4-12 years. No sign up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

4-6pm Monday Jan. 13

STEM + ART Explorers Club

Join Mr. Ray and dive into a world of discovery as we build, create, experiment, and explore.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

6-8pm Monday Jan. 13

Amp Quiz Trivia at Brickhouse

Great fun and prizes to challenge your mind every Monday night.

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

9-10:15am Tuesday Jan. 14

Cornell Play & Learn

Play & Learns offers fun & playful family connection opportunities through music & story time, crafts & healthy snacks.

Cornell Public Library

9:30-10:45am Tuesday Jan. 14

Winter Storytime

Learning Together is storytime is for children of ages that are attending with a caregiver.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie