Events Calendar

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

Outdoors

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

10am-noon Tuesday Jan. 21

Writer's Group

Share and give feedback to help other writers become the best they can. Bring original work to share, up to 1,000 words. Writing prompts available.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words

1-1:30pm Tuesday Jan. 21

Bouncing Babies 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

2:30-4pm Tuesday Jan. 21

Perler Beads

An afternoon of Perler bead fun! Plan, create and iron your projects during this drop-in program. All materials provided, while supplies last.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

6-7:30pm Tuesday Jan. 21

Ho-Chunk Harvest: A Storytelling Event

Andi Cloud, an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, will share cultural stories regarding land and water.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

6-8pm Tuesday Jan. 21

The Menomonie Singers will hold auditions

First Congregational United Church of Christ
Menomonie

7-8:30pm Tuesday Jan. 21

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

7-9pm Tuesday Jan. 21

Amp Quiz Trivia at The Tomahawk Room

Get the gang together and test your Mind with trivia.

Tomahawk Room
Chippewa Falls

7-9pm Tuesday Jan. 21

Music Bingo at The Reboot Social

An exciting evening of music bingo hosted by Carlson Entertainment. Test your music knowledge with great tunes in a fun atmosphere. Win prizes as you mark off songs on your bingo card.

The Reboot Social
Eau Claire

7:30pm Tuesday Jan. 21

Hadestown

Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers, and singers, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage

9:30-10:45am Wednesday Jan. 22

Winter Storytime

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

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

9:30-11:30am Wednesday Jan. 22

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

Outdoors

10-10:30am Wednesday Jan. 22

Toddler 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-12:30pm Wednesday Jan. 22

Those That Are Above, Those That Are Below: A Youth Storytelling & Activity Event

Andi Cloud, an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, will explain the twelve clans of the Ho-Chunk, and the roles and community of clans in Ho-Chunk culture. Includes family tree activity.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

noon-1pm Wednesday Jan. 22

Managing Cash Flow — Practical Problem Solving

Join this webinar to focus on cash flow management as an essential competency of business ownership. Speaker: Theresa Zirbel.

Hosted Online by WWBC

Business

5:30-7:30pm Wednesday Jan. 22

Ho-Chunk Artistry: An Adult Storytelling & Workshop Event

Learn about traditional clothing and regalia, basketry, applique designs, beading, and modern artist’s work. This event will include a Black Ash basketmaking activity.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Museums & History

6-7pm Wednesday Jan. 22

Author Discussion: Scott D. Dyar

Author Scott Dyar will discuss his book Murder on the Chippewa in which he revisits a crime spree that ended with the 1921 murder of the Eau Claire Chief of Police.

Augusta Memorial Public Library
Augusta

Words

6pm Wednesday Jan. 22

Music Bingo at River Bend

Enjoy an evening filled with music, laughter, and prizes while sipping on wine and handcrafted cocktails.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

6:30-8pm Wednesday Jan. 22

World War II: What you Didn’t Learn in School

Gain a deeper understanding of the far-reaching consequences of WWII and the stories that are often overlooked in textbooks.

Online through UWEC-CE

Museums & History

6:30-8:30pm Wednesday Jan. 22

Bachata Lessons at River Prairie Center

Spice up your winter routine with the fun and sultry dance from the Dominican Republic. No experience or partner required.

River Prairie Center
Altoona

Dance

7-8:30pm Wednesday Jan. 22

Trivia Night at The Plus

General trivia night. Current events, science, TV, history, and more. Prizes for winning teams.

The Plus
Eau Claire

7-8:30pm Wednesday Jan. 22

DJ Trivia at Whispering Pines Golf Course

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

Whispering Pines Golf Course
Cadott

7pm Wednesday Jan. 22

Eau Claire Trivia Night

6 rounds of trivia with 9 questions each round. Prizes for 1st place teams. Changing themes, picture round, matching round, and more.

Bloomer Brewing in Downtown Eau Claire
Eau Claire

7:30pm Wednesday Jan. 22

Hadestown

Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers, and singers, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage

9pm Wednesday Jan. 22

Karaoke @ Heartbreakers

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

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

7:30-9am Thursday Jan. 23

Coffee & Commerce - Marketing & Communications Roundtable

Designed for professionals who manage marketing and communications in their organizations or want to learn more about effective strategies.

Menomonie Government Center
Menomonie

Business

9:30-10:45am Thursday Jan. 23

Winter Storytime

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

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

9:30-11am Thursday Jan. 23

Play & Learn

Fun & playful family connection opportunities through music & story time, crafts & healthy snacks. Each family receives one free book each month.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

9:45-11am Thursday Jan. 23

Stand in the Light Memory Choir Spring Semester - "Together We Shine"

Stand in the Light Memory Choir consists of people in the early to mid-stages of memory loss, their care partners and singing volunteers who share a love of music and singing.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Eau Claire

10:15-10:45am Thursday Jan. 23

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

5-6pm Thursday Jan. 23

Book Scouts Book Club: Page Turners

Recommended for kids that enjoy longer chapter books and are more experienced independent readers. Do crafts, talk books, STEM projects, and more.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

5:30-6:45pm Thursday Jan. 23

The INNANOAH Experience

Led by intuitive guides and the heart of INNANOAH, Nick and Lorelei, this gathering is a unique offering, woven with somatic movement, intention and inspired by their original songs.

Latitude 44 Yoga Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

6-7pm Thursday Jan. 23

ASL Social

Connect with local d/Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and sign-language enthusiasts. Socialize and sign together! Their goal is voices off.

The Goat Coffee House
Eau Claire

Community

6-8pm Thursday Jan. 23

Art Classes Oil/Acrylic

Max of 8 students. Bring your oil and acrylic paint. Beginner to advance welcome. Get assistance with current projects. Supplies on hand.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Visual Art

6-8:30pm Thursday Jan. 23

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

6:30-9pm Thursday Jan. 23

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

7-9pm Thursday Jan. 23

Live Music: Luisa Hutchinson

Acoustic covers of artists like Tracy Chapman and Bob Marley, adding her personal touch to each song.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

7-9pm Thursday Jan. 23

Drag Bingo with Khloe Wold

Where the drinks are delicious, the food is on point, and the games are always exciting. It’s the ultimate way to unwind and have a blast with friends.

The Lakely
Eau Claire