Jazz Session

A night of jazz and improvised music with host, Josh Gallagher. New guests each week, drawing from the large talent pool of the Chippewa Valley. Jazzers are welcome to bring their horn and sit in on a tune or two.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Stand in the Light Memory Choir Concert: Finding Your Place

This concert features people in early to mid stages of memory loss, their care partners, and singing volunteers who come together to share their love of music.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 1120 Cedar St., Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Manifest Open Mic

Enjoy local open mic musicians or take the stage yourself.

Stones Throw 304 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

UWEC Jazz Fest: Vinyl Battle of Jazz Classics

Witness a battle between two DJs as they fight to find the greatest jazz classic of all time. In addition to enjoying craft cocktails and regional beers/wines, order from the popular late-night menu featuring the Scandinavian Koldtbord.

The Oxbow Hotel 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

52nd Street: Catya plus Sue Orfield at the Local Store

At this show at The Local Store, Catya and Sue Orfield will play Original and Traditional Jazz, Blues, and Swing. This duo features Catya on vocals and guitar and Sue Orfield on Tenor Saxophone.

The Volume One Gallery Located inside the Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire

Cost: Included in the $15 wristband for all 52nd street venue locations

Eau Claire Jazz Fest 52nd Street

Friday night at the Eau Claire Jazz Festival celebrates the true culture of jazz as Downtown Eau Claire transforms into a jazz nightclub scene. Over 50 bands play at multiple venues along Barstow Street in downtown Eau Claire, featuring a variety of music styles, including ragtime, blues, acoustic, and big band. Go online for a full schedule of events, venues and bands.

Various downtown EC venues; schedule and location list available online

Cost: $15 all-access wristband sold at the door. One wristband provides access to all of the venues

Age: Venues are All-Ages or 21+

Tunes at the Tasting Lounge

Every Friday you can enjoy locally produced wines and spirits while listening to an array of local musicians. Check out Infinity Beverages' Facebook page or website before swinging down for updates and musician details.

Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery 3460 Mall Drive, Eau Claire

Age: 21+

Eau Claire Jazz Festival Headliner Concert: Grace Kelly & The New York Voices

This year's headliner concert features the electric charisma of saxophonist and composer Grace Kelly, member of Jon Batiste and Stay Human, the band on The Late Show with Steven Colbert. The New York Voices are known for close-knit vocals, inspired arrangements, and unparalleled vocal blend. They'll all be backed up by UWEC's Jazz Ensemble I.

Pablo Center at the Confluence 120 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire

Cost: $35 Adult, $15 Students (w/ID)

Age: All Ages

Live Music: False Heather

Playing rock and roll from the 80s, 90s, 00s, and today.

O'Leary's Pub 809 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Weekend Brunch: Nick Seeger

A farm-focused weekend brunch with lively instrumental tunes from Seeger 10am-1pm. Offering an array of midwestern and other brunch classics including omelettes, quiche, wild rice porridge, Belgian waffles, sandwiches, and more and a variety of classic and original morning drinks including mimosas and bloody mary's.

The Oxbow Hotel 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Jam It For The Planet

Free family friendly activities; Earth Day superhero visit, guided kids activities, a creation station, local music and Earth Day Alstar band. After 7pm Minneapolis based Mark Joseph and national beat boxer Heatbox $7 dollars headline. Proceeds fund local composting effort.

The Plus 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

The Stillwater Eldorado Music Barn

Enjoy the music of Ben Stillwater, Cyndee Jean, The Stillwater Kids and John & Rose Vincent. Enjoy a (limited seat) Cowboy BBQ Dinner, catered by Northwoods Brew Pub following the Show.

Stillwater Eldorado Music Barn N13714 County Road G, Osseo

Cost: Show AND Dinner Tickets $55, Show ONLY $35, (Kids Show & Dinner- $25), (Kid Show ONLY - $15) Kids 10 and under FREE

Age: All Ages

Live Music: Mark Healey & Jim Schuh Duo

The Mark Healey and Jim Schuh Duo formed in 2015. Mark and Jim each began playing music during the mid-1960s.

Chippewa Valley Eagles Club 2588 State Hwy 53, Chippewa Falls

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

The Innocent Men Present: Blugold Originals, Volume II

The Innocent Men are back to present UWEC's premier all-original music experience. Blugold Originals will be featuring Blugold singer-songwriters as well as originals created by the Innocent Men.

Riverside Theatre - Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire 121 Water Street, Eau Claire

Cost: $10

Confluence: One Night. Six Musicians

Performing together for the very first time are these five fabulous female artists: Morgana Hasil, Kari Larson, Lisa Schultz, Faith Ulwelling, and Karen Capper. Top that off with the opening act of John Hermanson and you have a night to remember.

Widespot Performing Arts Center N2030 Spring St., Stockholm

Cost: $15

Age: All Ages

Eau Claire Jazz Festival Headliner Concert: Grace Kelly & The New York Voices

This year's headliner concert features the electric charisma of saxophonist and composer Grace Kelly, member of Jon Batiste and Stay Human, the band on The Late Show with Steven Colbert. The New York Voices are known for close-knit vocals, inspired arrangements, and unparalleled vocal blend. They'll all be backed up by UWEC's Jazz Ensemble I.

Pablo Center at the Confluence 120 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire

Cost: $35 Adult, $15 Students (w/ID)

Age: All Ages

Hello Gorgeous! - An Intimate Tribute to the Music of Barbra Streisand

Funny, witty, and full of heart, Melody takes on a singer that many tribute artists will not attempt. This concert highlights the many faces of Barbra spanning from her early Jazz clubs all the way to her full stadium-style concerts.

The Heyde Center for the Arts 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls

Cost: $18 adults, $17 seniors, $9 youth

Age: All Ages

The Menomonie Singers Present: Easter Portion of Handel's Messiah

The choir will present the Easter portion of the classic work, Messiah, by George Frideric Handel. Conducted by Amy Vogt. Accompanied by Sean Vogt on the organ. This section of the Messiah is rarely performed.

First Presbyterian Church 130 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls

Cost: Suggested Donation $10

Dueling Pianos

Piano Fondue's performers will accommodate pretty much any song request. All tips for performers and ticket sales will go to support the United Way and programming that supports people in the Chippewa Valley.

The Metro 201 E Lake St, Eau Claire

Cost: $38

Country Throwdown

Singer/Songwriter Showcase Hosted by K. Sterling. Performers: K. Sterling, Madi Marie, Bjorn Berg. Country Throwdown is a Midwest CMA sanctioned event bringing new and upcoming talented Country Music Performers to the local stage.

Stones Throw 304 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire

Cost: $5

Age: 21+

Live Music: Catya Solo

Catya is a singer/songwriter, guitarist, and fiddlist. She performs in a range of genres, including Original and Traditional Blues, Contemporary Acoustic Music, Americana, Swing, Old-School R&B, and a Variety of cover songs.

Sheeley House Saloon 236 West River St., Chippewa Falls

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Live Music: The Thundermen

The Thundermen and music return to Sammys. Stop in and enjoy a world famous Sammys pizza and dance to your favorite tunes from the 50's, 60's and 70's and maybe a few country tunes too.

Sammy's Pizza 2812 London Rd, Eau Claire

Cost: $2

Age: 21+

Live Music: False Heather

Playing rock and roll from the 80s, 90s, 00s, and today.

O'Leary's Pub 809 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7th Annual Beatles on the Chippewa

Over 50 regional musicians will be performing a tribute to the Fab Four's music in a benefit for the "Blues on the Chippewa" event, hosted by the Chippewa Valley Blues Society. Food, drink, raffles, auctions, and music.

Corral Bar & Riverside Grill 318 W. Main St., Durand

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

The Menomonie Singers: Easter Portion of Handel's Messiah

The choir will perform the Easter portion of the classic work, Messiah, by George Frideric Handel. Conducted by Amy Vogt. Accompanied on organ by Sean Vogt. This section of the Messiah is rarely performed.

Our Savior's Lutheran Church 910 9th St. E, Menomonie

Cost: Suggested Donation $10

Haskell Small Piano Concert

Haskell Small's, world renowned pianist/composer, music has a contemplative nature seeking a spiritual quietude that approaches silence. He plays his own compositions and works by other composers that share his aesthetic. The one hour concert is followed by a reception where you can meet him and buy his CDs.

First Presbyterian Church 2112 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE; suggested donation: $10 Adult; $5 Student

Age: All Ages

Korean Drumming Workshop

Brooke Newmaster, the owner and instructor from Kgam Studio in downtown Eau Claire, will be organizing a Drumming workshop that highlights the beauty of the Korean culture. Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs for a free drumming lesson and be exposed to the traditional instruments of Korea.

University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire Campus Mall Lower Campus, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Monday Jazz Session: Hosted by Aaron Hedenstrom

Professor Aaron Hedenstrom, a new member of the jazz faculty at UWEC leads the student jazz jam session every Monday. All are welcome.

The Oxbow Hotel 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Dunn Dulcimers

All ages, all skill levels, and all string instruments welcome.

Christ Lutheran Church 1306 Wilcox St., Menomonie

Open Mic Night at The Plus

Each week, a different artist will host and lead off the evening with 20 minutes of their work. Following the performance, open mic begins. Whether it is music, comedy, sketch, live readings, poetry, acting, improv. All are welcomed.

The Plus 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Jenny and the Jets Returns

Jenny and the Jets is a karaoke band with Nick Foytik on guitar, Billy Angell on keyboards, Bentley Harder on bass, and John LeBrun on drums. These music veterans team up with Jennifer Hazen, for Eau Claire's unique live karaoke band.

Stones Throw 304 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire

Cost: $5

Classic Country Jam

Hosted by the "Bear Creek Boys" (Bear Creek Band w/steel guitar), this jam invites singers, musicians, or bands to perform their favorite classic country hits with or without the backup band. Backline provided but please bring your axe. The public is invited.

Northwoods Brewpub & Grill 50819 West St., Osseo

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

University Band Concert

The University Band is open to all UW - Eau Claire students regardless of major. The band is comprised of approximately 120 talented musicians from many academic disciplines and a few music majors who choose to perform on a secondary instrument.

Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire

Cost: $2 for students/faculty, $5 for senior citizens/youth, $7 for general public. $1.00 service fee applied to each ticket.

Age: All Ages

Manifest Open Mic

Enjoy local open mic musicians or take the stage yourself.

Stones Throw 304 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Bartlett & Way: The Great American Songbook

With trumpet/flugelhorn and guitar/vocals, Todd Bartlett & Jerry Way explore the full spectrum of jazz standards. The much-loved melodies and lyrics are iconic, while the improvisational treatments are fresh and original. The duo approaches the repertoire with respect for tradition, coupled with a drive to innovate.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Chastity Brown

An artist who can plumb the depths of sadness in a single note, then release it in the very next breath, Chastity Brown melds folk, pop and soul.

Pablo Center at the Confluence 120 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire

Cost: $20 (Plus fees and taxes)

Vinyl Nights: Mariah Kewin

Mariah Kewin is an Eau Claire native and currently studying at UWEC. She’s passionate about the arts and plans on working it into her career. She’s worked at Revival Records for the last three and a half years, causing for a massive overload of records in her collection.

The Oxbow Hotel 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire

Cost: FREEa

Age: All Ages

Bree Morgan at Together Farms Burger Nights

Bree Morgan is a country music singer and songwriter from Mauston, WI. Burgers are made on the farm using 100% grass-fed beef. BYO chairs, tables, and blankets. Sides, beer, wine, and GF & vegetarian options.

Together Farms W93 Norden Rd, Mondovi

Cost: Food priced $10-25

Encore!

Encore! will feature the best of Chi-Hi music, including top concert ensembles, Harmonics Show Choir, Wire Choir and Jazz Band as well as selected solo acts. A Pie Social featuring Main Street Pie will start at 6pm with the concert beginning at 7pm. All proceeds will benefit the entire Chi-Hi Music Department.

Chippewa Falls Senior High School 735 Terrill St., Chippewa Falls

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

Live Music: Bluestem

Lazy Monk welcomes Bluestem featuring Joe Thielen and Dan Zerr. Veterans of many local bands including Eggplant Heroes, Hey Joe, Yam Cannon, and Bugbear, this duo will feature songs from many of those bands as well as other original material across many genres.

Lazy Monk Brewing, LLC 97 West Madison Street, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Live Music: Jim Miller

Menomonie singer-songwriter Jim Miller performs originals and covers of folk rock classics.

Raw Deal 603 S. Broadway St., Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages