Events Calendar

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

7-11pm 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

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

8pm Saturday Jan. 18

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Nate Craig Live

An internationally touring headliner and regular at the The Hollywood Comedy Store, NY Comedy Cellar, and more. He has toured with Bill Burr, appeared on The Best of Bob & Tom, and more.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy

9am-2pm Sunday Jan. 19

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

9:30-11am Sunday Jan. 19

Learn to Snowshoe

Check your new years goals off your list by coming to learn the basics of snowshoeing! Register by 01/17.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

1:30pm Sunday Jan. 19

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

2-5pm Sunday Jan. 19

Dr Z's Blues Jam

Monthly jam session focused on Blues music. Hosted by Dr Z and Deeper Roots. Backline provided. Event starts at 3pm if the Packers play that day.

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

2:30-6:30pm Sunday Jan. 19

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

3-4:30pm Sunday Jan. 19

A Cry For Peace

An evocative choral concert that delves into the profound themes of pain and suffering born from conflict and violence.

Christ Church Cathedral
Eau Claire

7pm Sunday Jan. 19

Callback | Lake Drive | Pullstring

Callback is a 5 piece pop rock outfit with high energy and hard-hitting production. Lake Drive is a 4 piece American pop-rock band. Pullstring has a nostalgic alt rock and power pop sound.

The Plus
Eau Claire

9:30-10:45am Monday Jan. 20

Movin' & Groovin'

Promotes language and play through instruments, scarves, songs, movement, and playtime with friends.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

10-11am Monday Jan. 20

Meet Our Animals: Read "The Mitten" with Luna the Owl!

Join us for a special reading of “The Mitten” by Jan Brett and after meet our resident Barred Owl, Luna. Register by 01/17.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

1-3pm Monday Jan. 20

All-You-Can-Art Craft Buffet

Enjoy a veritable buffet of crafts using heaped up helpings of leftover crafts from all of 2024 craft events. Projects will be revolving.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

2-3pm Monday Jan. 20

Cozy Chocolate Mug Cakes

Cake for one, please! Learn how to make delicious mini cakes, and personalize a mug to bake them in.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

3-5pm Monday Jan. 20

Community/Family Open Gym

A double gym with toys and a bounce house, but feel free to bring your own. Enjoy active time out of the cold. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Menomonie Alliance Church
Menomonie

4-6pm Monday Jan. 20

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. 20

Amp Quiz Trivia at Brickhouse

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

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

6-8pm Monday Jan. 20

The Menomonie Singers will hold auditions

The Menomonie Singers will hold auditions for all sections (soprano, alto, tenor and bass). No preparation of music is necessary. Contact Exec. Dir. Juliana Schmidt at admin@themenomoniesingers.org for an appointment.

First Congregational United Church of Christ
Menomonie

6:30-8pm Monday Jan. 20

Charting Your Stars: Monthly Astrology Study Group

Charting Your Stars offers monthly astrology sessions, exploring the basics and different aspects of natal charts. Open to all levels, this group provides personal insights and connection in a supportive environment.

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Spirituality

9:30-10:45am Tuesday Jan. 21

Winter Storytime

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

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

10-10:30am Tuesday Jan. 21

Little Movers 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