Events Calendar

Live Music: Emily Watkins

Emily performs a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, 90s alternative and vocal jazz.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

Lakely Limited: Todd Adams Album Release Party

This evening will celebrate the release of “Sprinkle Your Crumbs On My Grave” by Todd Adams Experience.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

Howard Luedtke & Blue Max Live

Live Rockin Blues music with Howard Luedke & Blue Max.

Snout Saloon
Chippewa Falls

Music

Live Music: Bumblefist

Bumblefist rocks the back hall with their unique blend of popular music, both old and new.

VFW Post 305
Eau Claire

Music

Lady Power Hour

The Chippewa Valley's funniest women performing stand-up, solo sketch, improv, and more.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild Presents: Alanis Morisette's "Jagged Little Pill"

Glen Ballard, lyrics by Morissette, and book by Diablo Cody, with additional music by Michael Farrell and Guy Sigsworth.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

Pinery Boys & True Grass Bluegrass

The Pinery Boys are an American folk music group from the Upper Midwest. TrueGrass specializes in reviving music of the old-time masters, adapting modern material to the bluegrass idiom.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Music

UW-Stout Fall Play: Metamorphoses

Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses, directed by Audric Buhr, is a 90-minute retelling of a collection of popular Greek myths staged in and around a large on-stage pool.

Harvey Hall Theater
Menomonie

Stage & Screen

Classic Icy Glass Snowflake Class

Learn how to assemble glass pieces and use various other forms of glass to decorate your own snowflake ornament.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Holiday

Open Decks #7

A monthly EDM event that allows DJ’s to sign up and play in front of a crowd. Set Times8:00 // Doors8:30 - 9:00 // COSMICBUNNY9:00 - 9:30 // TEDDY MONTORO9:30 - 10:00 // TAMES10:00 - 10:30 // SPVCE CVT10:30 - 11:00 // BOBBY MAX11:00 - 11:45…

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

Music

Gundo and Up North Jake

Country artist Gundo and hip-hop artist Up North Jake perform live. Gundo blends gritty vocals with honest songwriting rooted in Midwest country sounds. Up North Jake mixes Northern soul with hip-hop grit and rebellion.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Music

Dames w/ Polley Lane at the Mousetrap

Come out for an evening of killer live music with Dames. Polley Lane will open the evening at 9PM.

The Mousetrap
Eau Claire

Music

Hot Mess Express: A Rolling Drag Show & Tavern Trolley Tour

Drag stars will host this high energy romp through three Eau Claire bars while enjoying singalongs, laughs, gorgeous costumes, and more.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Nightlife

LIVE at LEONA's: Kiernan + The Nunnery

Kiernan is the Minneapolis-based musical project of Laura Kiernan. Their music can be described as "sounds for when you're feeding the pigeons." The Nunnery begins with one voice, layered upon itself becoming a lush soundscape.

Leona's Pizzeria
Eau Claire

Music

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

Sip, Paint & Give-Birch Trees

An afternoon of fall colors and cozy drinks. All materials to create your own fall birch tree scene are included. All proceeds go to the Augusta Art Club's New York Trip.

Our House with Nikki
Augusta

Crafting & Making

Annual Christmas in the Barn Sale

One of a kind handmade creations, carved driftwood pieces, beautiful centerpieces, repurposed Christmas decor, unique vintage items, an dmore.

Schultz’s Wedding Barn
Eleva

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

Projects on the Porch (P.O.P)

Drop-in glass fusing activity most Saturdays and Sundays in the fall. See website for exact dates, times, and available projects.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

Hot Glass Make-Your-Own Classes

Try your hand at hot glass while we walk you through the steps of creating your own glass piece. Book your class online.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

Holiday Glass and Gifts

Handblown glass snowpeople, trees, and candy canes displayed outside the farm store and glass ornaments strung in the orchard. Locally handcrafted items inside for gifting.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Holiday

Encounters: Telling Marginalized Stories through Art

An annual community art exhibition where people can encounter powerful stories through the work of local artists. Full schedule listed online.

Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (HMAA)
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Micon Melee

The "first-ever" Smash Bros. Tournament. Open to 32 entrants. Time to get you game on the big screen! Tournament starts at 10am.

Micon Oakwood
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

PakwewaangBack - Embodying the Survivance of a Stolen Village

PakwewaangBack is an invitation to embody an Indigenous future by holding the past and present in their fullnesses. Come learn by moving energy through you, and carry Pakwewaang with you.

Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (HMAA)
Eau Claire

Cultures

Gather at the Grove: November

A monthly market featuring seasonal holistic and wellness vendors alongside local makers. Browse unique goods, explore wellness offerings, and meet the people behind the products.

The Weaver's Grove
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market

An outdoor European style Christmas market at the scenic, Italian villa-inspired winery & vineyard.

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Pepin

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

Pin Club Indoor Golf Grand Opening

Try out their tour level simulator bays and world class PuttView putting green for FREE! Explore membership options with 24/7 facility access 365 days a year.

Pin Club
Eau Claire

Recreation

Holiday Market & Vendor Fair @ The Brewing Projekt

Browse local artists, shops, makers, and bakers for holiday gifts, decor, and more while enjoying beverages from The Brewing Projekt.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

Packers vs Vikings Showdown

Win a custom NFL Jersey (must RSVP to win), half-priced apps, build-your-own bloody mary bar, best dressed fan contest, discount taps.

River Jams
Chippewa Falls

Recreation

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

Leinenkugel's Border Battle

The rivalry is on as Green Bake takes on Minnesota, featuring a Leinie's beer battle of $2.50 pints of the WI-exclusive "Legacy Ale" or the MN-exclusive "Viktors Voyage."

Leinie Lodge
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

Finding Identity and Community with Zines

Through the accessible art form of zines (pronounced “zeens"), participants will reflect on personal experiences, connect with others, and create a self-published booklet that celebrates diverse perspectives.

Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (HMAA)
Eau Claire

Words Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Fall Creek HS Production of Disney's "Frozen"

"Frozen" is a heartwarming Broadway musical based on Disney’s beloved animated film.

Fall Creek High School
Fall Creek

Kids Stage & Screen

Two-Step Dance Lessons [4 Sessions]

Learn the Country (progressive) two-step. Lesson time (1-2pm). Dance to follow (with pre-recorded music (2-4pm). Payment in full by first lesson.

Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Center
Chippewa Falls

Dance

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild Presents: Alanis Morisette's "Jagged Little Pill"

Glen Ballard, lyrics by Morissette, and book by Diablo Cody, with additional music by Michael Farrell and Guy Sigsworth.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

Eau Claire Children's Theater: "A Year with Frog and Toad"

Arnold Lobel’s well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage. Featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, A Year with Frog and Toad is part vaudeville, part make-believe, and all charm.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Kids Stage & Screen

Guided Fall Hike on the Ice Age Trail at Camp Nawakwa

Join a Beaver Creek naturalist at Camp Nawakwa to hike along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and look for signs of fall. Register by 11/11.

Camp Nawakwa
Cornell

Outdoors

Memorial High School Theatre: "Radium Girls"

Follows true stories of painters negatively affected by radium-laced paint from 1918 to 1928, following themes of social justice and industrial health policy. Enter the school under Door 1 (Beneath the Eagle).

Memorial High School
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

UWEC Choirs Present: Chippewa Valley Festival of Voices

UWEC Choirs invites Chorale NouvEAU, Master Singers, Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire, The Menomonie Singers, Eau Claire Male Chorus, and Stand in the Light Choir to the Pablo Center RCU.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

Symphonic Band presents “It’s About Time!”

Join the UW-Stout Symphonic Band for their concert “It’s About Time!" Features music centered around music inspired by different points in history.

UW-Stout Polytechnic Memorial Student Center
Menomonie

Music

Shut Up & Write - Downtown Eau Claire

75 minutes of silent writing time plus the chance to build community with fellow writers. No read-alouds, no critiques, no pressure.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

Words

Sunday Drop-In Curling League

Join a relaxed Sunday Drop-In League for anyone who has curled before.

Eau Claire Curling Club
Eau Claire

Recreation

Handle Holiday Hassles: A Guide to Surviving the Holidays

Prepare for holiday stress with clear boundaries and calm responses to tough family conversations because your peace is worth it.

Virtual Event

Wellness Holiday

Bootleggers, Barons, & Bloodshed! A Campy Murder Mystery Trolley Tour

Trolley tour of 1920s Eau Claire turns into a murder mystery, part tour and part escape room, with each rider optionally playing a character in the plot.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

Live Music: Stripmall Ballads

Maryland songwriter Phillips Saylor Wisor, alone on stage with a guitar and a banjo, singing story-songs about old brick buildings, vacant lots, and long drives through nowhere towns.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Music

Bootleggers, Barons, & Bloodshed! A Campy Murder Mystery Trolley Tour

Trolley tour of 1920s Eau Claire turns into a murder mystery, part tour and part escape room, with each rider optionally playing a character in the plot.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

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