Events Calendar

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

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

Red Cross Blood Drive

The Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage, and is need of all blood types. All donors who come and give will receive a $20 Amazon e-gift card.

First Congregational UCC
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Explore the Outdoors at Camp Brunswick

Each week features a different theme: outdoor skills, nature, crafts, cooking, target sports, guest speakers, and more.

Camp Brunswick
Eau Claire

Outdoors Kids

The Confluence Big Band

From 40s swing to modern arrangements, and everything in between. Playing outside on the patio, weather permitting.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Music

Live Music in the Park w/ Stout Hearted Men

A heartfelt tribute to Natalie Velie (1959-2025). Will benefit the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization.

Garber Bandshell
Osseo

Music

Live Music in the Park w/ Nick Foytik Band

Bring your chairs and relax for live music supporting the Garber Band Shell Foundation.

Garber Bandshell
Osseo

Music

Calm @ New Heights School of Art

Featuring low lights, zen/lofi music, light meditation and junk journaling. Bring your own journal/binder/scrapbooks.

New Heights School of Art
Eau Claire

Wellness Crafting & Making

DJ Trivia @ Heartbreakers

Gift card prizes. $30 for 1st place, $20 for 2nd place, and $10 for 3rd place.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Late Night Karaoke

Hosted in the bar lounge.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Nightlife

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

Common Grounds: A JONAH Coffee Chat

The JONAH Voices United Task force invites you to a coffee hour to connect, share your feelings, and find shared values.

JONAH Office
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

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: Berries, Bouquets, & Breezes: A Fresh-Picked Summer Farm Tour

Enjoy the scenic ride on our vintage-inspired trolley to three stunning countryside destinations: Eder’s Acres Strawberry Farm, Maiv Flower Farm, and Pondview Lavender Farm.

Tuesday mornings. Consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Infant Massage - 5 Week Class

Parents of infants 0-9 months learn gentle massage techniques and bond over the joys and challenges of caring for their infants in this relaxed and enjoyable 5-week class.

Family Resource Center Inc.
Eau Claire

Parenting

Puzzle Building Contest

Each team has 2 hours to complete a cat themed puzzle. First team to complete their puzzle can take it home, and win four cat room passes. Limited to 6 teams. Call to register.

Mr. Kitty's Cat Cafe & Boutique
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

2026 Author Jumpstart

Want to write a book but don't know where to begin? Do you have a manuscript written but aren't sure what the next steps are? Afraid that you'll lose money to a scam? All of these questions and much more will all be addressed in the course. Whether you want to write a family memoir, nonfiction book, or a complete work of fiction, this course will provide you with a solid foundation to move forward.

Central Lutheran Church
Chippewa Falls

Words

TUNE-IN TUESDAY with Terr

After leaving his full-time job, he committed himself to learning what he calls “the language of emotion", using both his voice and his instrument to express what words often can’t.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

Painting with Paper and Fabric

Barbara Dunham will be leading the class in creating a mixed media art piece containing paper and fabric.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

TranscenDance

A combination of moving meditation, soul-stirring music, self-expression, and sweat. Dance for around 50 min in a free-form style that makes room for every person

Family Learning Center
Menomonie

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

"Recommended If You Like: A Novel" Book Event

Join author Adam Voith to celebrate his latest novel "Recommended if You Like." Adam will be joined in conversation by Nikolas Butler, and give away free copies of the book.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Words

Tuesday Night Blues

In case of weather, music will be held at the 410 Bar. Food trucks, pet friendly, all ages entertainment with live blues music.

Owen Park Bandshell
Eau Claire

Music

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

Amp Quiz Trivia @ Tomahawk Room

Enjoy this cozy hometown place that is perfect to gather friends and show off your trivial knowledge. Great drinks flow while top teams win prizes every Tuesday.

Tomahawk Room
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Music Bingo

FREE music bingo, hosted by Becca.

5 O'Clock Club
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Open Mic Night at The Plus

Music, comedy, and spoken word performances. Musicians perform two songs; poets and comedians get five minutes. Sign-up list goes out at 6pm; 8 slots for musicians/poets, 16 for comedians.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

Cosmic Otter Club

Peter from Buffalo Galaxy, hosts with new musicians every week.

The Mousetrap
Eau Claire

Music

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

"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

Visual Art

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

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

Itty Bitty Playgroup

Enjoy sensory play, stories, music, and child development activities for your little ones. Watch them learn and grow as they play.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

Kids

Menomonie Farmers Market

Local growers, makers, and artists that bring seasonal goods and handcrafted products. Live music, demos, kids activities and more.

Wilson Park
Menomonie

Food & Drink Farmers Markets

Artist Reception for "Seeking an Upward Thermal"

Join the artists for a brief talk about each artist’s process, inspiration, and themes, followed by audience questions and contributions.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

Lunch and Learning: Rediscovering Frenchtown

This month's program will feature Dr. Tim Wolter, neighborhood archaeologist, and all that he has uncovered about Frenchtown.

Chippewa Area History Center
Chippewa Falls

Museums & History

Sierra Club Potluck Picnic

Join Sierra Club for our potluck picnic. Learn about this environmental group's programs and activities for this year and socialize with its members. Local state legislators will provide updates.

Braun's Bay Pavilion at Carson Park

Outdoors Green & Sustainability

Rise Together

A free, weekly support group created to help build community, gain emotional resilience, and foster healing through connection.

Eau Claire YMCA
Eau Claire

Wellness Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Chess & Beer Club

Enjoy some great beer and a few great games of chess. All skill levels are welcome.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Games & Hobbies

Boston Beer Tasting Event

Join the rep from Boston Beer Company to try various brands they offer. They'll be giving away prizes, and a bottle of Samuel Adams Utopia as the grand prize.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Yin Yoga & Meditation

This practice targets the connective tissues reducing inflammation & promoting relaxation.

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

Weekly Cribbage Tourney

A weekly Cribbage Tourney. Enjoy local craft beer, say the number 15 a lot out loud, win prizes.

Modicum Brewing Co.
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

DJ Trivia at Dick's On 12

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

Dick's on 12
Fall Creek

Nightlife

Bingo @ Heartbreakers

Free to play Bingo. It is 11 rounds. The 11th round you play for a progressive cash pot. Must be 18 to play no exceptions. All prizes provided are adult centered. Food and drink specials.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

DJ Trivia @ On the Rocks

Play in a group / Team or by yourself and check your Trivia skills. Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place each week.

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife