Events Calendar

All DayThursday Apr. 18

Wisconsin ArtsWest 45

Now in its 45th year, the exhibition invites artists and students across Wisconsin to showcase their talents and creativity.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

All DayThursday Apr. 18

Working with mediums such as drawing, photography, embroidery and collage, Susanna Gaunt analyzes the human condition through a philosophical and scientific lens. Inspired by historic European curiosity cabinets, natural history museums and personal specimen collections, Susanna tangles human anatomy with animal taxonomy, creating works that encourage curiosity and wonder.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

All DayThursday Apr. 18

60th Annual Chippewa Herald Spring Art Show

A non-juried, community art exhibition including original paintings, sculptures, photos, stained glass, mosaics, ceramics, and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

8am-10pm Thursday Apr. 18

Jesse Blake Hay - 'Reverie Collection' at The Oxbow Hotel

Jesse Blake Hay's 'Reverie Collection' is a curated grouping of his mixed media work done on canvas. In his modern abstract approach, he encourages subjectivity from viewers; hoping they find a personal meaning in the menagerie of mediums.

The Oxbow Hotel
Eau Claire

10am Thursday Apr. 18

Stand In the Light Memory Choir Spring Concert - "Music Makes Us Better"

Consists of people living with early to mid-stage memory loss, care partners, and volunteers. Concert at 6:30pm, open dress rehearsal at 10am.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Eau Claire

Music

3-7pm Thursday Apr. 18

Locals' Night Out–Spring Fling

Dress up in your favorite derby hat and fancy outfit and hit the town. Stop by participating businesses for vintage clothes, local gifts, and delicious food, and enter to win prizes.

Downtown Menomonie
Menomonie

Open Houses & Shopping

3-7pm Thursday Apr. 18

D&D Mini Painting Workshop

Join painting workshops for all skill levels. All supplies provided, bring your own minis or paint theirs.

Link's Tome of Adventures
Chippewa Falls

Games & Hobbies

3:30-6pm Thursday Apr. 18

Dabble Box Open Lab Special Hours

We're open extra hours! Stop down to the Dabble Box and see where your creativity takes you! We'll have lots of equipment and supplies available for all ages.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box
Eau Claire

Kids

4-7pm Thursday Apr. 18

Antiques and Collectibles Appraisal Event with Mark F. Moran

Watch antique appraisals being done, or bring your own (registration required).

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Museums & History

4-8pm Thursday Apr. 18

Big Papa BBQ at The Brewing Projekt

Big Papa BBQ will be serving all your favorites.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

4:30-7:30pm Thursday Apr. 18

Chippewa Falls Knights of Columbus #974 Annual Smelt Feed

Deep-fried smelt, Cole slaw, baked beans and homemade bread with refreshments. Door prize cash drawings & raffles.

Chippewa Falls Knights of Columbus Hall
Chippewa Falls

5-6pm Thursday Apr. 18

Make It! Thursday: Simple Stamps

Make stamps from a variety of material. Use paint, ink, or dye applied to stamp to make decorative images on paper or fabric.

Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum
Menomonie

Crafting & Making

5-8pm Thursday Apr. 18

JT Pyro's Custom Hat Bar

Includes a hat (fedora or cowboy), accessories, band, and learn how to customize it to your style. Arrive early for a wine tasting.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

6-7pm Thursday Apr. 18

Environmental Series - Can I Recycle This?

Megen Hines, the City of Menomonie Environmental Program Coordinator, will lead a recycling journey.

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

6-7pm Thursday Apr. 18

Environmental Series - Can I Recycle This?

Megen Hines, the City of Menomonie Environmental Program Coordinator, will lead a recycling journey.

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

6-8pm Thursday Apr. 18

Dampfwerk Distilling Cork and Fork

A spirits tasting and five course dinner paired with cocktails. Bridgit from Dampfwerk Distilling in Minnesota will discuss her family's business.

The Coffee Grounds
Eau Claire

6-7:30pm Thursday Apr. 18

Belly Love Wellness

Tammie Delveaux from Belly Love Wellness teaches how to prepare delicious foods that are satisfying and support health & wellness.

Forage
Eau Claire

6:30pm Thursday Apr. 18

Stand In the Light Memory Choir Spring Concert - "Music Makes Us Better"

Consists of people living with early to mid-stage memory loss, care partners, and volunteers. Concert at 6:30pm, open dress rehearsal at 10am.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Eau Claire

Music

6:30pm Thursday Apr. 18

Book Launch for Barb and Anders Shafer

A book of poems written & painted by Anders Shafter, and "This is My Name" by Barb Shafer, a collection of questions to help those facing dementia.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Words

6:30-8:30pm Thursday Apr. 18

Amp Quiz Trivia at VFW Post 7232

Delicious fryer food, pizzas/fries, and sandwiches are available for game time.

VFW Post 7232
Eau Claire

Nightlife

6:30-7:30pm Thursday Apr. 18

Evening Frog Walk

Dscover the wonderful world of frogs. Register by 04/16.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

7-9pm Thursday Apr. 18

DJ Trivia at Kat's Pourhouse

General knowledge trivia.

The Pourhouse
Elk Mound

Nightlife

7-8pm Thursday Apr. 18

Public Planetarium Show

Come learn about the skies over Eau Claire as well as a topic in astronomy.

L.E. Phillips Planetarium inside Phillips Science Hall at UWEC
Eau Claire