Events Calendar

5:30-6:30pm Wednesday Nov. 18

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

6-8pm Wednesday Nov. 18

Falling Knife Tasting Event

Join local legend Ty from Falling Knife brewery. Look for new beers and old favorites, try 5+ fresh options straight from the brewery, and win prizes.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

6:30-7:30pm Wednesday Nov. 18

Yin Yoga & Meditation

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

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

6:30pm Wednesday Nov. 18

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

7-8:30pm Wednesday Nov. 18

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

7-8:30pm Wednesday Nov. 18

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

7-8:30pm Wednesday Nov. 18

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

7-9pm Wednesday Nov. 18

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

7-9pm Wednesday Nov. 18

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

7-10pm Wednesday Nov. 18

Open Mic Night with Philville Records

Singers, songwriters, instrumentals, poetry, spoken word, comedy, and more with both established and emerging artists.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7pm Wednesday Nov. 18

Win Something Weird! A Live Game Show w/ Mackenzie Bublitz!

Compete on stage in a Jeopardy style match against your friends and fellow Eau Clairians, or just take in the stand-up, banter, music, and fun.

The Plus
Eau Claire

7:30pm Wednesday Nov. 18

UWEC Symphony Band & Wind Symphony Artist in Residence Concert

Welcoming guest conductor Craig Kirchoff, professor emeritus of conducting from the University of Minnesota for the second performance of the academic year.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

All DayThursday Nov. 19

“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

All DayThursday Nov. 19

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

Career & Professional Development

9am-4pm Thursday Nov. 19

Supervisory Management Certificate Program: Employee Evaluation and Performance Management

Are you providing valuable feedback to your team? Learn proven techniques for assessing employee performance and effectively communicating feedback.

Online through UWEC - Continuing Education

9:30-11am Thursday Nov. 19

Play & Learn

Offers family connections through play, music, story time, crafts & healthy snacks. A place to have fun with your kids and make new friends.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

10-10:45am Thursday Nov. 19

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

10-11:15am Thursday Nov. 19

Stand in the Light Memory Choir 10th Anniversary Fall Concert

Stand in the Light Memory Choir is comprised of people in the early to mid-stages of memory change, their care partners and singing volunteers who come together to share a love of music and singing.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Eau Claire

Music Seniors

11am-1pm Thursday Nov. 19

Laser Engraving Workshop: Bookmarks

Learn how to use the library’s laser engraver by designing a bookmark! You’ll leave this workshop with the skills to set up your own engraving jobs and a custom bookmark.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Crafting & Making

4:30-5:30pm Thursday Nov. 19

Yoga at the Nature Center

Unwind and connect with nature during this beginner-friendly yoga class—perfect for all experience levels. Register by the day before each event.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

4:30-6pm Thursday Nov. 19

Chippewa Valley Trauma Support Circle weekly meeting

CVTSC is a peer-to-peer in-person group for survivors of trauma and complex trauma to find support, community, and healing

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

5-6pm Thursday Nov. 19

Book Scouts Book Club (Grades 5-7)

Discuss books and do hands-on activities inspired by our monthly read. Participants vote for their book selection each month, and will explore a variety of genres (novels, graphic novels, non-fiction, etc.).

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

5-6:30pm Thursday Nov. 19

Death Cafe

During this informal event, gather together for an open and straightforward discussion about death. Not a grief or counseling session. Snacks provided.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

5-7pm Thursday Nov. 19

Laser Engraving Workshop: Bookmarks

Learn how to use the library’s laser engraver by designing a bookmark! You’ll leave this workshop with the skills to set up your own engraving jobs and a custom bookmark.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Crafting & Making

5-8:45pm Thursday Nov. 19

Supper Club Trolley Tour

Embark upon a classic Wisconsin culinary and cultural journey as you ride the vintage-inspired trolley over the waters and through the woods to Chippewa Falls for a night of cocktails, dinner, and dessert at some of the area’s most iconic supper clubs.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

5:30-6:30pm Thursday Nov. 19

KINDLE - Yoga Series

Therapeutic yoga, guided meditation, breath, reflection, and a holistic support circle come together to help you reconnect with yourself.

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

5:30-7:30pm Thursday Nov. 19

Painting Christmas Ornaments with Beadreamer Creations

Sip hot cocoa and paint a Christmas Ornament. Email to reserve your spot.

Red Fern Cafe
Fall Creek

Crafting & Making

5:30pm Thursday Nov. 19

Two Rivers

You'll hear tunes spanning all genres and eras. Sue Orfield, Randy Sinz, Gregg Wheeler, and Tommy Wieseler.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Music

6-6:50pm Thursday Nov. 19

Zumba with PS-Get Fit, LLC

No experience is needed and all activity levels are supported. First class is always free.

Eau Claire Fit Lab
Eau Claire

Fitness

6-7:30pm Thursday Nov. 19

NAMI Chippewa Valley Peer Support Group

Confidential, and safe groups open to adults who identify as living with a mental illness or mental health concern.

At The Roots LLC
Eau Claire

6-8pm Thursday Nov. 19

After School Special - Beginning Painting [6 Week Course]

This six-week course dives into and expands upon the ideas of what makes a good painting and how to get there. Focus on technique, such as value scales, color mixing and theory, perspective, and more while keeping it fun for your creative kiddo. Sessions include all materials, including acrylics and watercolor paints.

New Heights School of Art
Eau Claire

Visual Art Crafting & Making

6:15-9pm Thursday Nov. 19

'Table-Hop' Gaming

They'll pair you into 2v2 teams and every round you'll hop to a new table with a new partner and a quick, easy game. 3 rounds, prizes every round. Food, drinks, and snacks.

Northwood Game Haven
Chippewa Falls

Games & Hobbies

6:30-7:45pm Thursday Nov. 19

Reiki Infused Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga combined with Reiki offers a harmonious blend of gentle movement and energy healing

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

6:30-7:45pm Thursday Nov. 19

Stand in the Light Memory Choir 10th Anniversary Fall Concert

Stand in the Light Memory Choir is comprised of people in the early to mid-stages of memory change, their care partners and singing volunteers who come together to share a love of music and singing.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Eau Claire

Music Seniors

6:30-8pm Thursday Nov. 19

Suicide Loss Group of the Chippewa Valley

A group, led by two trained facilitators, is for people who have lost loved ones to death by suicide. Held in the facility Rec Room.

Dove Healthcare
Eau Claire

6:30-8pm Thursday Nov. 19

Just Dance! Ecstatic Dance Eau Claire

No steps, no partners, and no judgment. Just you and the music, moving freely under the open sky. A practice rooted in freedom of movement.

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Dance

6:30-8pm Thursday Nov. 19

Trivia Night @ Valley Burger Market on River

Hosted by Magical Moments DJ. Win Valley Burger merch & gift cards.

Market on River
Chippewa Falls

7-8pm Thursday Nov. 19

Public Planetarium Show

Learn about the skies over Eau Claire and a topic in astronomy in the planetarium.

UW-Eau Claire Phillips Hall
Eau Claire

Outdoors

7-9pm Thursday Nov. 19

Music Bingo @ On the Rocks

Free to play, prizes to win, Rolling progressive Jackpot.

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

7-9pm Thursday Nov. 19

Clear Water Comedy Stand-Up Comedy Contest

Amateur stand-up comedy contest. Performers plan a 5-minute set. Everyone who performs wins something. Audience response factors into scores.

The Plus
Eau Claire

7pm Thursday Nov. 19

BDP Presents: Ali Sultan

Blue Devil Productions Presents Ali Sultan is a Yemeni-Ethiopian immigrant and comedian. His Drybar special has over 1.6 million views on YouTube. He can be seen on the new PBS Roots of Comedy series.

UW-Stout Polytechnic Memorial Student Center
Menomonie

8:30-9:30pm Thursday Nov. 19

Oh Claire Improv Jam

Audience members are invited to jump in and play short-form improv games. Each jam ends with a performance from the Oh Claire Improv Jam Team.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

All DayFriday Nov. 20

Michael J Peterson

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

All DayFriday Nov. 20

The History of Crimmigration

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Career & Professional Development

8:30am-12:30pm Friday Nov. 20

Building Lived Experience Leadership

This workshop explores the strategic integration of lived experience into leadership roles. Participants will learn how to incorporate individuals with lived experience into decision-making processes, driving organizational effectiveness.

Online Through UWEC Continuing Education

10am-noon Friday Nov. 20

American Sewing Guild November Meeting

“Deja New” Members will reveal their interpretation of this years challenge of taking something old and making it “new” again.

Lake Street United Methodist Church
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

10:15-10:45am Friday Nov. 20

Preschool Storytime

An assortment of age-appropriate 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