Events Calendar

Michael J Peterson

“Found Objects Find Me” is the foundation of abstract, multidisciplinary artist Michael Peterson. Born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, he is a true townie and an U.S. Air Force veteran. His military service opened the door to higher education and exposed him to European Masters and contemporary artists while stationed in West Germany.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Visual Art

The History of Crimmigration

A UW-Eau Claire student in the McNair Scholars Program visualizes the History of USA Crimmigration—the concept of criminalizing immigrants— in a series of oil paintings now displayed at the Pablo Center. Each canvas depicts a moment that affected policy, racial dynamics, and expresses the importance of having a political voice.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Sarah Williams Exhibition

This 2 month exhibition features paintings of birds, animals, flowers and landscapes. The pieces are done in acrylic and watercolors. In addition to painting, Sarah enjoys experimenting in glass fusing and jewelry making. Sarah is a member of the Valley Art Association and the Chippewa Valley Watercolor Artists.

Country Inn & Suites
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

Elk Mound Lion's Club Lights Of Love

This holiday season help light up the community community and honor or remember the special people in your life by sponsoring colored bulbs on the tree.

November - December

Elk Mound Library/Community Center Parking Lot
ELK MOUND

Holiday

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

Curious Communities Training

Each session blends reflection, conversation, and gentle challenge to help you build awareness, confidence, and a deeper sense of connection.

At The Roots LLC
Eau Claire

Wellness

Low-Fidelity Design

Low-Fidelity Design explores Minnesota’s underground music scene through DIY visual identities, affordable production methods, and creative design. Featuring the Minnesota Underground Music archive, the exhibition connects sound and visual expression while highlighting accessible, resource-driven making at UW–Stout.

Furlong Gallery at UW-Stout Polytechnic Micheels Hall
Menomonie

Visual Art

notaflof: wisco + mpls punk in the ‘20s

Notaflof explores Wisconsin and Minneapolis punk communities through show flyers, album artwork, zines, activism, and stage props. Curated by Evan Minsker, the exhibition highlights regional artists and the creativity, accessibility, and cultural impact of punk across the Midwest.

Furlong Gallery at UW-Stout Polytechnic Micheels Hall
Menomonie

Visual Art

Storytime

Explore the 4 "S's" - stories, singing, sensory skills, and social interaction. Children will enjoy a short playtime, themed stories, songs and activities.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Kids

Word Weavers (Altoona Public Library Writer's Group)

Share and give feedback to help each other become the best writers you can be. Bring original work to share, up to 1,000 words.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words

Celebrating Fiber Arts

Explore the world of fiber arts experienced through traditional techniques that transform the medium of fiber into creative works of art. These techniques include quilting, weaving, embroidery, dying, felting and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

Women's Sober Strong Support Meetings

This welcoming and supportive gathering provides a safe space for women to connect, share their experiences, and find encouragement along their recovery journey.

Eau Claire YMCA
Eau Claire

Wellness Women

New Parent (and new addition) Caregiving Support Group

A group for new parents. Connect with other caregivers, get support, and learn new skills & tools. Bring your baby to play or sleep. Sibling childcare available.

Family Resource Center Inc.
Eau Claire

Parenting

November Artist Katina Bauer Exhibit

The beautiful acrylic paintings of landscape artist Katina Bauer will be on display at Decadent Gifts and Gallery during the month of November. With recent showings at the Pablo Center and the Heyde Center, visitors are sure to be inspired and impressed by her detailed landscapes that capture the colors and textures of our local landscapes.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Drop-In Games

Celebrate International Games Month with a wide variety of tabletop and Switch games. Play with your family or make new friends - players may bring their own Switch or take turns using the library Switch Lite.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Kids Games & Hobbies

Leo's Cat Trivia

Study up and come on down for cat-themed trivia at the cafe. Can have teams of up to four, $3 minimum purchase required per player. Win free passes in the cat lounge.

Mr. Kitty's Cat Cafe
Eau Claire

Animals & Pets

BINGO at All Saints Parish Hall

Food service starts at 5pm. BINGO starts at 6:30pm.

All Saints Parish Hall
Stanley

Nightlife

SMART Recovery

SMART Recovery is a science-informed approach to recovery that focuses on practical tools, self-awareness, and building a life beyond addictive behaviors.

At The Roots LLC
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Spill the TEA (Truth, Energy, Alignment)

Spill the TEA is a welcoming spiritual meetup for open conversation, shared insight, and authentic connection.

The Weaver's Grove
Chippewa Falls

Spirituality

Savoring Japan: An Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience

Get a taste of Japanese culture by making Okonomiyaki, a savory pancake. Enjoy your freshly made creation and leave ready to recreate it for family and friends.

UW-Stout Polytechnic Communications Tech Building Room 130
Menomonie

Food & Drink

Tune-In Tuesday w/Wyatt Thomson

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

Open Mic & Musician Gathering

High-quality sound system for musical acts. 2 microphones and a small percussion set.

VFW Post 305
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Country Dancing at Lilydale

Cash bar available (no carry-ins). Complimentary popcorn, and pizza available for purchase. Partner & line dancing songs/dances by request, and some volunteer teaching.

Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Center
Chippewa Falls

Dance

Winter Porch Pot Class

Class includes a 5lb bundle of mixed evergreens, a pot filled with dirt, one stem of decorative berries, a quick demo, lots of help, and holiday inspiration.

May’s Floral Garden
Eau Claire

Holiday Crafting & Making Home & Garden

Lectures & Libations: Cases, Clues and Questions

Detectives Justin Greuel and Paul Asselin of the ECPD will walk the audience through what it takes to solve crimes. Learn about investigation tactics and all the roles involved in cracking a case.

Forage
Eau Claire

Forums

Have You Had a Spiritual Experience?

Over half of all Americans have reported having a spiritual experience, but what is a spiritual experience? Bring yours to share and explore together.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Spirituality

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

Plant Bingo at The Phoenix Taproom

Plant prizes range in price and size - make sure you stick around for the 7th round for a chance to win the grand prize plant from Down to Earth Garden Center. Appetizer & drink specials.

The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen
Eau Claire

Home & Garden

Meditation & Buddhism: Weekly Gathering

Join the Eau Claire Buddhist Sangha for three 30-minute segments: silent meditation, a talk on the Buddha’s teachings, and group discussion.

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

DJ Bingo @ Seymour Swigs

Song clips instead of numbers. Get "Bingo" and win prizes. Wide variety of music genres.

Seymour Swigs
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Open Mic Night ft Seany Cope

Musician Seany Cope hosts this open mic. Step up to the mic to play your song with a live backing band.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

Open Mic Night at The Plus

Weekly open mic featuring music, comedy, and spoken word. Musicians get two songs; poets and comedians get five minutes. Sign up at 6pm; slots fill quickly.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Music Comedy & Improv

Trivioke Night @ 5 O'Clock Club

Trivia from 7 to 9pm, followed by Karaoke from 9pm to midnight.

Five O'Clock Club
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Cosmic Otter Club

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

The Mousetrap
Eau Claire

Music

Karaoke @ Big T's

Hosted by DJ Kramer.

1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month

Big T's
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Michael J Peterson

“Found Objects Find Me” is the foundation of abstract, multidisciplinary artist Michael Peterson. Born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, he is a true townie and an U.S. Air Force veteran. His military service opened the door to higher education and exposed him to European Masters and contemporary artists while stationed in West Germany.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Visual Art

The History of Crimmigration

A UW-Eau Claire student in the McNair Scholars Program visualizes the History of USA Crimmigration—the concept of criminalizing immigrants— in a series of oil paintings now displayed at the Pablo Center. Each canvas depicts a moment that affected policy, racial dynamics, and expresses the importance of having a political voice.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Sarah Williams Exhibition

This 2 month exhibition features paintings of birds, animals, flowers and landscapes. The pieces are done in acrylic and watercolors. In addition to painting, Sarah enjoys experimenting in glass fusing and jewelry making. Sarah is a member of the Valley Art Association and the Chippewa Valley Watercolor Artists.

Country Inn & Suites
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

Elk Mound Lion's Club Lights Of Love

This holiday season help light up the community community and honor or remember the special people in your life by sponsoring colored bulbs on the tree.

November - December

Elk Mound Library/Community Center Parking Lot
ELK MOUND

Holiday

AI for Humans: A workshop by Jolly Mammoth Co.

A workshop for Chippewa Valley businesses that want less AI hype and better ways to use it. We explore systems, workflows, and tools with a practical approach to new technology.

The Oxbow Hotel
Eau Claire

Business & Entrepreneurship Technology

Low-Fidelity Design

Low-Fidelity Design explores Minnesota’s underground music scene through DIY visual identities, affordable production methods, and creative design. Featuring the Minnesota Underground Music archive, the exhibition connects sound and visual expression while highlighting accessible, resource-driven making at UW–Stout.

Furlong Gallery at UW-Stout Polytechnic Micheels Hall
Menomonie

Visual Art

notaflof: wisco + mpls punk in the ‘20s

Notaflof explores Wisconsin and Minneapolis punk communities through show flyers, album artwork, zines, activism, and stage props. Curated by Evan Minsker, the exhibition highlights regional artists and the creativity, accessibility, and cultural impact of punk across the Midwest.

Furlong Gallery at UW-Stout Polytechnic Micheels Hall
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

Celebrating Fiber Arts

Explore the world of fiber arts experienced through traditional techniques that transform the medium of fiber into creative works of art. These techniques include quilting, weaving, embroidery, dying, felting and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

Toddler Storytime

Geared for 2-3 year olds and their caregivers. Stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement to help your child develop early literacy and school readiness skills.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Senior Social: Winter Sadness & Holiday Blues

Enjoy light refreshments while learning practical tips and discovering community resources to help you or a loved one cope with seasonal depression and holiday blues in this free presentation presented by NAMI.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Wellness

November Artist Katina Bauer Exhibit

The beautiful acrylic paintings of landscape artist Katina Bauer will be on display at Decadent Gifts and Gallery during the month of November. With recent showings at the Pablo Center and the Heyde Center, visitors are sure to be inspired and impressed by her detailed landscapes that capture the colors and textures of our local landscapes.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Visual Art

QuickBooks Online Q&A Drop-In Session

Bring your QuickBooks Online questions to this free monthly Q&A hosted by kCole Bookkeeping & Small Business Consulting. Small-business owners can drop in for a few minutes or stay for the full hour to get straightforward answers in a relaxed, no-pressure setting.

Event Hosted Online

Education Business & Entrepreneurship

ORSP Scholarly Spotlight Series Fall 2026: Jianjun Ji

Join us for a 30 minute research presentation by Jianjun Ji titled "The Second Demographic Transition in China and Its Social Consequences."

Centennial Hall, UWEC
Eau Claire

Forums