Events Calendar

Juried End-of-the-Year Student Art Exhibition

This juried exhibit showcases exceptional student work from across the School of Art & Design. Featuring both foundational and advanced pieces, it includes drawings, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and comix. The End-of-Year Student Art Exhibition highlights the depth of exploration at UW–Stout, revealing how students engage with ideas, materials, and emerging forms.

Furlong Gallery
Menomonie

Visual Art

Overcrowded & Discombobulated

The Bud and Betty Micheels Student Artist-in-Residence program supports students of all majors in exploring art and technology. Established in 1987, it provides funding, materials, and workspace, culminating in a Furlong Gallery exhibition featuring Ainsley Violet and Eli Koltanowski, and serving as a lasting artistic resource for UW–Stout and its community.

Furlong South Gallery
Menomonie

Visual Art

Chippewa River Trolley: Behind the Garden Gates: Exploring the Private Spaces of Eau Claire’s Master Gardeners

A guided trolley tour through the beautiful Mount Washington neighborhood, where local Master Gardeners will provide a masterclass on creating stunning examples of sustainable, native plant gardening.

Trolley tour departs from The Local Store
Eau Claire

Home & Garden Outdoors

Stand in the Light Memory Choir Fall Semester - 10th Anniversary Season

Comprised of people in the early to mid-stages of memory change, their care partners and singing volunteers who come together to share a love of music and singing.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Eau Claire

Music

Soft Pastel Exploration: Intermediate to Advanced Levels Instructor Kay Brathol-Hostvet

Geared toward those who have already taken introductory pastel workshops, are fairly accomplished and comfortable with the medium, and have competent drawing skills.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

Chippewa Falls Farmers Market

Locally grown produce, syrups, honey, baked goods, meats, arts & crafts, food trucks, and live music.

Riverfront Park
Chippewa Falls

Farmers Markets

Wilson Place Museum Guided Tour

Step inside the historic Wilson Place Museum and discover the people, stories, and changing times that shaped Menomonie.

Wilson Place Museum
Menomonie

Museums & History

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Eau Claire's biggest producers-only farmers market is held along the Chippewa River in scenic Downtown Eau Claire under an open-air pavilion. Live entertainment and an Artist's Market on Saturdays.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

Chippewa River Trolley: Lace, Lumber & Legacy, A Menomonie Mansions & Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a full afternoon that includes a traditional tea service at the historic Oaklawn Inn, a private tour of the grand Wilson Place Mansion, and vintage delights at Old Towne.

Thursday afternoons. Consult website for availability.

Trolley departs from The Local Store
Eau Claire

Museums & History

Barron County Farmers & Artist Market

An artisan market featuring arts & crafts vendors, food trucks, food vendors, and more, flowers, homemade goods, and more.

County Lane Market & Pantry
Barron

Farmers Markets

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

Food & Drink

Yoga at the Nature Center

Unwind and connect with nature during this beginner-friendly yoga class—perfect for all experience levels. Register by the morning of each event.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Wellness

Pizza Nights at Farm to Fork

Weekly live local music, and good company at the farm. Open Mic Night with Caleb happens the first Thursday of each month.

Farm to Fork
Mondovi

Food & Drink

Summer Music at Vino Cappuccino

Outdoor music on the lawn, local wine, wood-fired pizza, and more. Weather permitting.

Vino Cappuccino
Elk Mound

Music

Eaum + Pablo: Pre Show Flow

A pre-concert flow in the park, just before Sounds Like Summer. An all levels yoga class designed to help you move, breathe, connect, and soak up the energy around you.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Wellness

Zumba with PS-Get Fit, LLC

Their goal is to share with you the desire to have fun while working out. No experience, skill, coordination, rhythm, etc needed.

Eau Claire Fit Lab
Eau Claire

Wellness

PATIO SESSIONS with Emily V.

She plays acoustic versions of a wide variety of music spanning from classic country, rock, and modern pop to provide an experience that can resonate with anyone.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

LaRose

An acoustic show featuring musicians from the Paul Tweed Band.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Music

Volume One's Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Joe Thielen | John Forrest & the Model Citizens | Weapons of Brass Destruction

Local bands play to the crowd each Thursday in summer. Enjoy food vendors and trucks. Joe Thielen (6pm), John Forrest & the Model Citizens (6:30pm), Weapons of Brass Destruction (7:30pm).

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Music

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

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

Wellness

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

Music Bingo @ On the Rocks

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

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Live Music: Quarteto Ousado

Brazilian Jazz Quartet ft Jordan Cox, Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn, Aidan Schmitt and Nick Poss.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

Chippewa River Trolley: Signature Eau Claire Trolley Tour

A charming unique trolley ride through some of EC's most beautiful, interesting, and iconic neighborhoods, districts, and sites.

Consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Museums & History

Sue Orfield and Randy Sinz Live

Sue Orfield and Randy Sinz have been making music together for 20 years. Sue (tenor sax, vocals) freelances in the Minneapolis area and around the Chippewa Valley.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Music

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Jared Kessebaum [3 Shows]

LA-based comedian Jared Kessebaum performs his blend of naive storytelling and witty wordplay. He runs the popular monthly Sawtelle Show in Los Angeles and has appeared on Good Mythical Morning.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

Lunar Eclipse Telescope Viewing

Enjoy a telescope viewing of the partial lunar eclipse, weather permitting. The main eclipse begins around 9:40pm. Hosted by the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society.

Phoenix Park (By the Dog Sculpture)
Eau Claire

Outdoors

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

Introducing the School of Heritage Arts

Sponsored by the Valley Art Association, the SHA’s goal is to teach once commonly practiced arts, including embroidery (floss, crewel, hardanger), hand quilt piecing, cross stitch, and many other arts.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Works by June Haigh-Boley

An Eau Claire artist working primarily in watercolor and acrylics. The paintings in this exhibit focus on realistic habitats and florals.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Fever Fest ft. The Frontmen, Chris Kroeze, Rafe Carlson, and TJ Morrow

The annual event returns with live music, donkeyball, and family fun. Schedule online.

Seymour Ball Club
Eau Claire

Music Recreation

"Glow-In-The-Dark" Event at the Sandbox

They'll be turning down the lights and lighting up the fun with glowing sand toys, black lights, and a one-of-a-kind sensory play experience. Register online.

EC Indoor Sandbox LLC
Eau Claire

Kids

Juried End-of-the-Year Student Art Exhibition

This juried exhibit showcases exceptional student work from across the School of Art & Design. Featuring both foundational and advanced pieces, it includes drawings, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and comix. The End-of-Year Student Art Exhibition highlights the depth of exploration at UW–Stout, revealing how students engage with ideas, materials, and emerging forms.

Furlong Gallery
Menomonie

Visual Art

Overcrowded & Discombobulated

The Bud and Betty Micheels Student Artist-in-Residence program supports students of all majors in exploring art and technology. Established in 1987, it provides funding, materials, and workspace, culminating in a Furlong Gallery exhibition featuring Ainsley Violet and Eli Koltanowski, and serving as a lasting artistic resource for UW–Stout and its community.

Furlong South Gallery
Menomonie

Visual Art

Community Rummage & Bake Sale

The DCHS bi-annual event is back to help raise money for unhomed companion pets in Dunn County. All proceeds benefit the DCHS's mission, covering vet care, adoptions, facilities, and community outreach.

Dunn County Fairgrounds - Fanetti Community Center
Menomonie

Causes & Charities Animals & Pets

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

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

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

American Sewing Guild - Make a Fabric Origami Bag

Hands on program learning to sew a fabric Origami Bag using Fat Quarters. Contact via email for required supplies.

Lake Street United Methodist Church
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

Leinie Friday's

On Fridays, Leinie's will tap a brand-new beer release each week. Featuring exclusive pilot brews, returning fan favorites, and exciting Leinie's seasonal releases.

Leinie Lodge
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

Pepin County Heritage Center Open Hours

Check out updated exhibits, research your family history, and of course see the next door jail, all in a 150+ year old former County Courthouse.

Pepin County Heritage Center
Durand

Museums & History

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

Food & Drink

Cleo's Kids Craft Night

1/2 hour downstairs in the party room working on a cat themed craft, then a 1/2 hour in the cat lounge for a cat themed story and cat play time.

Mr. Kitty's Cat Cafe
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Kids

Chippewa River Trolley: Urban Wine & Tastings Tour

An Evening of Exceptional Wines, Artisan Bites, and a Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Friday and Saturday evenings. Consult website for availability.

Trolley tours depart from The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Chippewa Valley Songwriter Circle

A local collective of around 35 members who meet monthly to inspire, discuss, and present original songs they have written.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Music

LIVE MUSIC: Wyatt Thomson & Friends

Wyatt Thomson possesses a voice that echos the soundscapes of the dance halls, supper clubs, and road houses that still litter the landscape of his home in the Chippewa Valley of Wisconsin.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

Clearwater Jazz & Art Pre-party

Take That Back, acclaimed jazz band featuring Joan Hutton (alto sax, bass clarinet) and Sue Orfield (tenor sax), presented by Clearwater Jazz & Art Festival. Enjoy music, beverages, and food trucks!

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Music

Live Music: Paul Bonstrom

Acoustic guitarist covering songwriter, folk, country, Americana.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

Justin Willman: One For the Ages Tour

Willman was recently named “Stage Magician of the Year” by the Magic Castle, and is fresh off the release of "Magic Lover", Netflix's first magic comedy special. This new show features all new material that's mind-blowing, relatable, interactive, and astonishing.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv