Events Calendar

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

6-7:30pm Thursday Sep. 10

Constructive Dialogue Workshop Series: Should I Say That? Free Speech and Constructive Dialogue

Learn practical tools for navigating difficult conversations with confidence and curiosity.

UW-Stout Polytechnic - Harvey Hall
Menomonie

Education

6-8pm Thursday Sep. 10

Common Ground Open Mic

A space for civic dialogue through the power of the spoken word. An evening of personal perspective on the issues that shape our lives.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

6-8pm Thursday Sep. 10

Learn Counted Cross Stitch

Valley Fiber Artist Kathy Stockton-Behnke will provide instruction for the beginning level class, but all levels of stitchers are welcome.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

6-9pm Thursday Sep. 10

Sam McElrone

Sam McElrone plays a wide range of rock, pop, and country acoustic covers from the 60's to the present with some original music thrown in the mix

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

6-9pm Thursday Sep. 10

Sam McElrone

Sam McElrone plays a wide range of rock, pop, and country acoustic covers from the 60's to the present with some original music thrown in the mix.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

6:30-7:45pm Thursday Sep. 10

Reiki Infused Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga combined with Reiki offers a harmonious blend of gentle movement and energy healing

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

6:30-8pm Thursday Sep. 10

Just Dance! Ecstatic Dance Eau Claire

No steps, no partners, and no judgment. Just you and the music, moving freely under the open sky. A practice rooted in freedom of movement.

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Dance

6:30-8pm Thursday Sep. 10

Parenting by the Stars - Understand Your Child Through Astrology

Join astrologer Jody K to better understand your child’s emotional needs, personality, communication style, motivation, and natural strengths.

Cook Chiropractic
Chippewa Falls

Wellness Parenting

7-8:30pm Thursday Sep. 10

Season Launch: DRAG BINGO with Khloe Wold

Drag Bingo is BACK. Khloe is back and ready to snatch the spotlight. Expect free to play rounds, prizes, and of course food & cocktails.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Nightlife

7-9pm Thursday Sep. 10

Music Bingo @ On the Rocks

Free to play, prizes to win, Rolling progressive Jackpot.

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

7-9pm Thursday Sep. 10

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Annie Russell (3 Shows)

Emerging New York comic Annie Russell, featured in festivals including 10,000 Laughs, Red Clay Comedy, and Women in Comedy Festival. Russell crafts compelling tales with wry humor on family, politics, relationships, and life.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7-10pm Thursday Sep. 10

Live Music: Garden Party

A trio who met as members of the Ukulele Club of Eau Claire. Folk, Pop, Americana. Guitar, Ukulele and Upright Bass. Sweet Harmony.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

7pm Thursday Sep. 10

Songwriter Show with Tommy Bentz and Jon Loomis Live At The Spirit Room

Join Tommy Bentz and Jon Loomis for a night of music, jokes, and storytelling. Tommy and Jon both bring extensive backgrounds in creating lyrics, music, and performance.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

All DayFriday Sep. 11

12th Annual Yellowstone Art Trail

Tour 29 artists across 9 locations in Cadott, Boyd, Eastern Lake Wissota, and more. Artist giveaways. Tour map and participating locations available online.

Cadott, Boyd & Eastern Lake Wissota

All DayFriday Sep. 11

"Seeking an Upward Thermal"

This interactive visual arts exhibit explores the restorative qualities, symbolism, and fragility of birds through more than 50 works in pastel, gouache, and beadwork sculpture.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping Fashion & Style Thrifting

8am-6pm Friday Sep. 11

Denim Fest

Shop racks full of jeans at our lowest prices of the season. You'll find a variety of styles, washes, and sizes, so there's something for everyone.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

9am-4pm Friday Sep. 11

Supervisory Management Certificate Program: Learning to Lead

Good leaders continually look for new ways to effectively lead their team. Learning to Lead will challenge and inspire you, whether you’ve been in a leadership role for a long time or you have recently taken on a supervisory role.

Online through UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education

Career & Professional Development

9:30-11:30am Friday Sep. 11

Healthy Living Workshop: Mind Over Matter

This workshop series is researched, proven to help, and designed to give women the tools they need to take control of their bladder and bowel symptoms.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Wellness Women

9:30-11:30am Friday Sep. 11

Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowel, Healthy Bladder

Learn information about bladder and bowel control. Discover exercises to help prevent or improve symptoms. Gain tools to help you set goals and mark your progress.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Seniors

10-11am Friday Sep. 11

Goat Yoga

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

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

1-2pm Friday Sep. 11

Reminiscing on the Ranch

For adults living with dementia and their care partners. A special weekly opportunity to connect with horses in a small group setting. RSVP and Registration Packet required.

Trinity Equestrian Center
Eau Claire

Wellness Seniors Animals & Pets

4-9pm Friday Sep. 11

Burger Night on the Farm

Enjoy 100% grassfed burgers and pulled pork, right on the farm. There will be special burgers of the week, live music, trivia, fundraising, events, bingo, and more (schedule online)

Together Farms
Mondovi

5-7pm Friday Sep. 11

Meet Erik Natti September Featured Artist

Local artist Erik Natti considers his art to be abstract expressionist symbolist. Erik believes that abstract art can still convey meaning.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

5-7pm Friday Sep. 11

Cafe Dinner: Cuban Meal

Taste the tropics with a delicious meal of slow-roasted Cuban Pork, black beans, rice & mojo, and mango mousse. Reserve your meal on venue website.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

5-8pm Friday Sep. 11

New to Eau Claire Mixer

New to Eau Claire event is a free casual, community mixer designed to welcome newcomers, spark conversations, and help people feel at home in the Chippewa Valley.

The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen
Eau Claire

5-11pm Friday Sep. 11

Cleghorn Harvest Fest

Food vendors, music, beverages, fireworks, a parade, a car show, kids activities, tractor rides, sports tournaments, and fun for the whole family. Schedule online.

Pleasant Valley Community Center
Eleva

Fairs & Festivals Fall Fun

5:30pm Friday Sep. 11

Harvest Dinner in Eau Claire

Celebrate the bounty of the local community with a five course, farm-to-table, plated dinner featuring menu items sourced directly from local vendors & farmers.

Menomonie Market Food Co-Op (Eau Claire)
Eau Claire

6-7pm Friday Sep. 11

"SPOILER: The Star-Crossed Lovers Die!" A Play

This Romeo & Juliet adaptation by local director Logan Toftness is Sparknotes meets Shakespeare for Dummies in this romp through the classic, tragic tale.

The Imprompt
Cornell

Stage & Screen

6-9pm Friday Sep. 11

LIVE MUSIC with The Double Stops

Based in Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley, The Double Stops perform a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, 90s alternative, and vocal jazz.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7-8:30pm Friday Sep. 11

UNSOLVED HISTORIES: True Crime & the Sultry Sins of Summer, an Eau Claire Dark History Tour

This Summer-Only Tour is a spin-off of our wildly popular DARK HISTORY TOUR. It's an exclusive, late-night deep dive on true crime stories, unsolved murders, and a historical re-enactment of one of Eau Claire's most notorious murders.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Museums & History

7-9pm Friday Sep. 11

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Annie Russell (3 Shows)

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7-9pm Friday Sep. 11

Welcome Back Teachers! Teacher Appreciation Night

Show your teacher badge to redeem any free pint, and play Are You Smarter than a Middle Schooler Trivia with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Nightlife Food & Drink

7-9pm Friday Sep. 11

Take2Duo at The Spirit Room

Barbara and Patrick first worked together in Reunion blues, which was active from the early 1990s until 2000.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

7-10pm Friday Sep. 11

Live Music: Anicat

Talented guitar & vocalist duo performs renditions of popular songs.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

9pm Friday Sep. 11

UNSOLVED HISTORIES: True Crime & the Sultry Sins of Summer, an Eau Claire Dark History Tour

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Museums & History

All DaySaturday Sep. 12

12th Annual Yellowstone Art Trail

Tour 29 artists across 9 locations in Cadott, Boyd, Eastern Lake Wissota, and more. Artist giveaways. Tour map and participating locations available online.

Cadott, Boyd & Eastern Lake Wissota

All DaySaturday Sep. 12

"Seeking an Upward Thermal"

This interactive visual arts exhibit explores the restorative qualities, symbolism, and fragility of birds through more than 50 works in pastel, gouache, and beadwork sculpture.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls