Events Calendar

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

Red Burgundy Wine Night

Each month features a guided tasting of exceptional red Burgundies, with discussion on terroir, producers, vintages, and what makes each wine unique.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

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

Family Escape Room

Find hidden keys and clues to solve a series of puzzles and successfully ‘escape’ the room!

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

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

School's Out Open Skating

School’s Out Skating dates are modified open skating hours that coordinate with the ECASD academic calendar. When school is out, grab a friend and skate at Hobb's.

Hobbs Ice Arena
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

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

Friends of the Library Children's & Juvenile Book Sale

The Friends give thousands of dollars to the library every year and book sales are their major fundraiser. Plan to come on over and find some great treasures at amazing prices. See you at the sale!

November 23rd – open 1-6pm November 24th; 25th & 28th – open during library hours

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Kids Words

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

Valley Arts Association Fall Membership Show

"Planet Earth" is the theme for this year's annual membership exhibition by the Valley Arts Association. The exhibition showcases the members interpretation of the theme using a wide variety of media: painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and fiber arts.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

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

Kids Porch Pot Class

Make a festive porch pot with your child. Each child receives a small pot with dirt, mixed greens, 1 pinecone, 1 bow, and an ornament. Adults are welcome to make their own pot ($45) during class.

May’s Floral Garden
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

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

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

Thanksgiving Eve Dessert Beers Tasting Event

Try an array of various dessert beers. At 8pm, they will give out a crowler of each featured dessert beer to lucky patrons.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Nia Joyful Dance! Movement for Body, Mind and Spirit

Nia is the "Love your Body" workout, combining both choreographed and free form movement from the martial arts, dance and mindfulness.

Bella Black - Banbury Place BLD 13 Suite 122

Wellness

Music Bingo @ River Bend Winery

Hosted by Carlson Events. It's like regular bingo, but with songs instead of numbers. Prizes for winners. Pizza available for order.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

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

Name That Tune Trivia at The Plus: 80s Pop Edition

Identify the artist and song title from audio clips. One point per correct answer. Maximum six players per team. Prizes for the top three teams.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Nightlife

DJ Trivia @ Old Bloomer Brewery

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

Old Bloomer Brewery
Bloomer

Nightlife

DJ Trivia at West Hill Bar

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

West Hill Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

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

Packers Watch Party

Cheer on the Green and Gold at Cowboy Jack’s. Catch the Packers game with food, drinks and a great game-day atmosphere.

Cowboy Jack's Altoona
Altoona

Spectator Sports

A Thanksgiving Improv Show

A 1 hour long improv show with audience participation with Thanksgiving themes for your "Blackout Wednesday" night before seeing the family on Thanksgiving.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv Holiday

The Lakely's Annual Friendsgiving featuring Uncommon Denominator

Gather with friends for food, craft cocktails, and live music. The Lakely Open Mic 5-7:30pm, Uncommon Denominator 8-11pm. Each ticket includes a free draft Spotted Cow.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

Family Escape Room

Find hidden keys and clues to solve a series of puzzles and successfully ‘escape’ the room!

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

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

Valley Arts Association Fall Membership Show

"Planet Earth" is the theme for this year's annual membership exhibition by the Valley Arts Association. The exhibition showcases the members interpretation of the theme using a wide variety of media: painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and fiber arts.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

Thanksgiving Day Vinyasa Flow

A heart-opening Vinyasa Flow that blends energizing movement, feel-good stretches, and mindful breathing.

The Yoga Plant
Chippewa Falls

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

29 Pines Thanksgiving Buffet

Wheaton Family Restaurant hosts this Thanksgiving Buffet serving turkey, ham, beef tips, mashed potatoes, veggies, pasta salad, fruit, dinner rolls, salad bar, and dessert. Reservation required.

29 Pines Conference Center
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday

Corral Bar & Riverside Grill Thanksgiving Day Buffet

Featuring roast turkey, baked ham, beef roast, mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, cranberries, rolls, salad bar, pumpkin pie or cheesecake.

Corral Bar & Riverside Grill
Durand

Food & Drink Holiday

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Enjoy a traditional thanksgiving dinner with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green beans, dinner roll, cranberries, and pumpkin bar. Take-outs & dine-in.

Saving Grace Lutheran Church
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

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

Hope Gospel Mission's Thanksgiving Community Dinner

All are invited to receive a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner. Offered as a sit-down dinner, or drive-thru service. This free meal is supported by the donors of Hope Gospel Mission.

Hope Renewal Center for Men
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday

Thanksgiving Dinner

Enjoy a special Thanksgiving menu and skip the stress of cooking at Fox Run Tavern.

Fox Run Tavern
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday