Kids
Fri. Aug. 2
The world's best carvers create one-of-a-kind sculptures with an award ceremony and auction on Sunday. Family activities & inflatables. Friday night features a social night with entertainment, sculpture auction, and pizza, beer, and wine. Sue Orfield band plays before the awards ceremony on Sunday. Full schedule online.
Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum 1110 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire
Cost: Thursday, FREE; Friday-Sunday, Adults, $6/one day, $12/event; kids ages 6-17 FREE
Age: All Ages
Music
Fri. Aug. 2
Numerous musicians and music lovers from all over the country gather in Durand for the blues. Also featuring a craft show and quilt raffle.
Memorial Park 2nd Avenue East, Downtown Durand
Cost: Find ticket information online
Visual Art
4-6pm Fri. Aug. 2
Terry Meyer has been invited to participate the architectural component of the Venice Biennale. Terry will share the details of this upcoming honor, and his plan for sponsorships, including paintings.
200 Main - Art and Wine 200 Main St., Eau Claire
Kids
7pm Fri. Aug. 2
"Cinderella! (If the Shoe Fits)" is an 80s pop music parody about self-respect that will have your whole family singing, laughing and dancing!
Cedarbrook Church N6714 470th St., Menomonie
Cost: $12 GA or $8 for age 12 and under
Age: All Ages
Music
7-10pm Fri. Aug. 2
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+
Music
8pm Fri. Aug. 2
Enjoy Deadication again this year to celebrate Jerry Garcia and the tunes of The Greatful Dead.
Stones Throw 304 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire
Cost: $10
Age: 21+
Music
8pm Fri. Aug. 2
upl8 is a newly formed duo group from Eau Claire (Jacob Techmeier and Sam Bijou). They perform in all styles, from indie to pop to country. Without the boundaries of genre, they hope to inspire a late night vibe for any audience.
The Plus 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire
Cost: $5
Age: All Ages
Music
8:30-11:30pm Fri. Aug. 2
Josh Gallagher is a native of Eau Claire, WI. In 2002, he went to Berklee College of music in Boston, MA on full scholarship.
The Oxbow Hotel 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Music
9:30pm-1:30am Fri. Aug. 2
Variety Sound and Entertainment, also known as VSE, will be wrapping the summer in O'Leary's every Friday and Saturday night in August. Bring your friends and family out for some karaoke and music at your request.
Americas Best Value Inn-O'Leary's Pub 809 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+