upcomingevents

VOLUME ONE 20TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Jul. 30 • Brewing Projekt • 4-11pm • $20 • Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Volume One with a courtyard concert, food trucks, limited edition beer release, kids space, arcade games, live wood cut printing, and more. Music by Them Coulee Boys, Pit Wagon, Uncommon Denominator, and more.

ZYMURDERFEST DEATH METAL FESTIVAL

Aug. 13 • Zymurgy Brewing • 6pm-midnight • $10-25

Zymurgy’s third annual death metal festival. Headlining is Glutton for Punishment. Featuring Pitlord, Ancient Entities, Coffin Rites, Dead Soul Symphony, Brodwar, and Torment.

STAND-UP COMEDIAN DINA HASHEM

Aug. 17 at The View & Aug. 18 at The Brickhouse • $10adv

Dina’s style involves a subdued delivery with dark observations about her life and Arab upbringing. She has performed on Comedy Central, CONAN, and a number of comedy festivals.

SCHUETZY’S MUSIC JUBILEE

Aug. 27 • Schuetzy’s Tavern • 1-11pm • $25 adv

Featuring Adam Pearce (as seen on NBC’s The Voice), Celebrating the Music of *PRINCE!* LIVE! with Chase & Ovation, and The Gators. Beer tent and bar. Event will be held rain or shine. Bring your own chair. Parking across the street. Camping available.

CHECK OUT THESE EVENTS AND MORE AT: VOLUMEONE.ORG/TICKETS

Events

Mighelle + The Woodland Spring w/ Sean Jordan 6pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Jerrika Mighelle is a singer/songwriter with a hauntingly beautiful voice. Woodland Spring is a toe-tapping, high energy bluegrass band.6pm opening act: Sean Jordan. FREE • All Ages • volumeone.org/ sites/concerts

Music Over Menomin: Cathy Reitz & the 7Swing 7-8:30pm • Menomonie Public Library • Live music on the lawn of the Menomonie Public Library, played over scenic Lake Menomin. FREE

Vinyl Nights: “80s Night” with the CookKats 7-10pm • The Lakely, Eau Claire • For this edition of Vinyl Nights, 1980s-born ladies spin nostalgic music from their childhood. FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com

NIGHTLIFE

DJ Trivia at Kat’s Pourhouse 7-9pm • Elk Mound • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/KatsPourhouse

Dj Trivia at the Chippewa River Distillery

7-9pm • Chippewa Falls • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com

Dj Trivia at the Sandbar & Grill

7:30-9pm • Chippewa Falls • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/SandBarandGrillLLC

DJ Trivia at the Maple Manor

7:30-9pm • Eau Claire • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/MapleManorEC

SPECTATOR SPORTS your Wellbeing 10:45-11:30am • Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls • A 45-minute walk through Riverfront Park that will leave you feeling energized and excited to start your weekend. FREE • 12+, 8-11 w/adult • 723-2201 • ymca-cv. org/groupexercise

FOOD & DRINK

Food Truck Fridays at Ken Vance Hyundai and Chippewa Valley Mazda 11am-2pm • Every Friday is Food Truck Friday at Ken Vance Hyundai and Chippewa Valley Mazda

Food Truck Friday 11am-7pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Featuring Live Great Food, Smokestream, Holy Donuts, iPierogi, Far Breton Bakery, Tasty Trolley, Ohana Pizza, Davis Dogs, Guac & Roll, and Ramone’s Ice Cream All Ages • volumeone.org/foodtruckfriday

Leinie Lodge Food Trucks: Bubbles BBQ noon7pm • Leinenkugel’s, Chippewa Falls • facebook. com/Leinenkugelsleinielodge

MORE EVENTS

Burger Night on the Farm 4-8pm • Together Farms, Mondovi • A unique, casual night on a small Wisconsin family farm. Fresh, grilled 100% grass-fed beef burgers. All Ages • 210-4740 • togetherfarms. com/calendar

FULL DETAILS

Eau Claire Express 7:05pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, Eau Claire • An Eau Claire tradition, catch a ballgame in scenic Carson Park stadium. $9-28, season tickets availablre • northwoodsleague.com

Friday, August 5

COMMUNITY

Blood Drive 9am-4:30pm • Menomonie Public Library, Menomonie • Menomonie Public Library and the American Red Cross will be having a blood drive. FREE • 18+ • tockify.com

FITNESS

YMCA Fitness at the Riverfront - Walk for

GAMES & HOBBIES

Friday Night Games 7pm • Clairemont Comics, Eau Claire • Welcomes all board game players of all ages and skill levels. Games available, with people to teach you how to play. FREE • All Ages • (651) 230-0748 • facebook.com/groups/ECBGG

MOVIES

River Prairie Movie Nights: Pixar’s Soul 9-11pm • River Prairie Park, Altoona • Movies begin at sunset (aprox 9pm). FREE admission

MUSIC

Blues on the Chippewa Memorial Park, Durand • A free music event featuring area and regional blues favorites. Concessions, craft fair, small coolers allowed. FREE • bluesonthechippewa.com

Live Music at Vino Cappuccino: Bill the Thrill 5:30-7:30pm • Elk Mound • Live music on the patio. Enjoy authentic wood-fired pizza, local wines & beers, coffee, unique homemade desserts, and more. FREE • vinocappuccinobistro.com

Events

The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, Menomonie • Celebrate the iconic work of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice at the Mabel Tainter’s Summer Show. $20, $15 for 12 and under • mabeltainter.org/schedule/summershow

Late Night Jazz at The Lakely: Tim Sullivan and Shane Leonard 8:30-11:30pm • The Lakely, Eau Claire • Late Night Jazz on August 5th featuring favorites Tim Sullivan (saxophone, flute, vocals) and Shane Leonard (drums). FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com

SPECTATOR SPORTS

Eau Claire Express 6:35pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, Eau Claire • An Eau Claire tradition, catch a ballgame in scenic Carson Park stadium. $9-28, season tickets availablre • northwoodsleague.com

Saturday, August 6

FARMERS MARKETS

Menomonie Farmer’s Market 8am-2pm • Wilson Park • FREE • menomoniefam.org

Cadott Farmer’s Market 9am-noon • Riverview Park located next to the Yellow River on Highway 27 • FREE • facebook.com/CadottFarmersMarket

FOOD & DRINK

Leinie Lodge Food Trucks: Live Great Food noon-7pm • Leinenkugel’s, Chippewa Falls • Leinie’s Lodge hosts food trucks from May through October, Fri & Sat. facebook.com/Leinenkugelsleinielodge

Burger Night on the Farm noon-8pm • Together Farms, Mondovi • A unique, casual night on a small Wisconsin family farm. Fresh, grilled 100% grass-fed beef burgers. All Ages • 210-4740 • togetherfarms.com/calendar

Farm Tour at Together Farms 2-3:30pm • Together Farms, Mondovi • Explore and learn about Together Farms, a small family operated farm. $5, children 5 and under free • All Ages • 210-4740 • togetherfarms.com/calendar

HOME & GARDEN

Indoor Plant Market and Trade Event noon-3pm • The Brewing Projekt, Eau Claire • A plant sale & trade event. FREE • All Ages • thebrewingprojekt.com/events

MUSIC

Blues on the Chippewa Memorial Park, Durand • A free music event featuring area and regional blues favorites. Concessions, craft fair, small coolers allowed. FREE • bluesonthechippewa.com

Live Music: Tom Bentz Band 11am-8pm • Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery, Chippewa Falls • Live music with the Tom Bentz Band, beverages served by the winery, and a local food truck on site. FREE • All Ages • facebook.com/ autumnharvestwinery

Form Entertainment Summer Cookout

1-11pm • Zymurgy Brewing, Menomonie • Join Form Entertainment for some great music, great food, and lots of fun at Zymurgy Brewing Company. 9+ hip hop, funk, synth, and electro artists. FREE • 21+ • Formentertainment.com

Live Music at Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm

Events

1:30-4:30pm • Menomonie • Fishing, food, and fun from 12-6pm. Music from 1:30-4:30pm. Family Friendly • eatmyfish.com

The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice 2pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, Menomonie • Celebrate the iconic work of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice at the Mabel Tainter’s Summer Show. $20, $15 for 12 and under • All Ages • 235-0001 • mabeltainter.org/ schedule/summershow

Live Music at Vino Cappuccino: Wyblue 5:307:30pm • Elk Mound • Live music on the patio. Enjoy authentic wood-fired pizza, local wines & beers, coffee, unique homemade desserts, and more. FREE • vinocappuccinobistro.com

Uncommon Denominator 8pm • Thirsty Badger Sports Bar & Grill, Chippewa Falls • Thirsty Badger hosts local favorite cover band Uncommon Denominator. FREE • 21+ • uncommon-denominator.com/upcoming-shows

Late Night Jazz at The Lakely: Tim Sullivan

Trio 8:30-11:30pm • The Lakely, Eau Claire • EC native Tim Sullivan is joined by Jeremy Boettcher and Shane Leonard for an evening of re-interpreted jazz standards and Americana music. FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com

NIGHTLIFE

Bags and Beers Cornhole Tournament noon • The Growler Guys, Eau Claire • Get a partner for a cornhole bags tournament and beer. Sign up in store or via email. FREE • All Ages • 514-5140 • thegrowlerguys.com

SPECTATOR SPORTS

Eau Claire Express 7:05pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, Eau Claire • An Eau Claire tradition, catch a ballgame in scenic Carson Park stadium. $9-28, season tickets availablre • northwoodsleague.com

STAGE

ECCT Presents “Disney The Lion King Jr.” 11am-noon, 1:30-2:30pm • The Oxford, Eau Claire • The final summer performance class presents Disney The Lion King Jr., based on the classic Disney cartoon. All Seats $5 • All Ages • 839-8877 • info@ecct.org

WORDS

Picnic, Plots & Poetry 1-3:30pm

• Lakeview

Cemetery, Eau Claire • Unplug and tap into your creativity for some creative writing in the cemetery. FREE • All Ages • (201) 485-6402 • kaleidoscopesoulbooking.as.me/PicnicPlotsPoetry

Sunday, August 7

CAR SHOW

Indianhead Car Show & Swap Meet 7am-4pm • Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls • 700+ antique, collector, custom cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more, 1985 and older. Camping, food, and refreshments. $5/person, $2 parking • nwsfa.com

COMMUNITY

Praise in the Park 10-11am • Phoenix Park • Five ELCA churches in Eau Claire come together to lead outdoor worship and music. BYO coffee, blankets, and chairs. FREE • All Ages • facebook. com/praiseintheparkec

Cooke Out in Eau Claire noon-3pm • Owen Park, Eau Claire • Grab a bite, meet Rebecca Cooke and local supporters, and do some door knocking to get out the vote for the primary election on August 9th. FREE, RSVP online

GAMES & HOBBIES

Sunday Pool Tournament 12:45pm • Zymurgy Brewing, Menomonie • Single 8-ball Valley Rules. Double Elimination. Payouts: Top two or three participants take money home depending on number of platers. $20 • 21+

Music

Blues on the Chippewa Memorial Park, Durand • A free music event featuring area and regional blues favorites. Concessions, craft fair, small coolers allowed. FREE • bluesonthechippewa.com

Live Music: Matt & Laurel 11am-6pm • Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery, Chippewa Falls • A husband & wife acoustic duo with smooth sounds and itty banter. Beverages served by the winery, and a local food truck on site. FREE • All Ages • 720-1663 • facebook.com/autumnharvestwinery

Live Music at Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm 1:30-4:30pm • Menomonie • Fishing, food, and fun from 12-6pm. Music from 1:30-4:30pm. Family Friendly • eatmyfish.com

Live Music at Wissota High Shores Supper

Club 4pm • Wissota High Shores Supper Club, Chippewa Falls • Live music on the outdoor pavilion, at this supper club. FREE • wissotahighshores.com

NIGHTLIFE

Dj Trivia at the Brass Lantern 3-5pm • Chippewa Falls • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/brasslanternpubandgrill

SPECTATOR SPORTS

Eau Claire Express 2:05pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, Eau Claire • An Eau Claire tradition, catch a ballgame in scenic Carson Park stadium. $9-28, season tickets availablre • northwoodsleague.com

WELLNESS

Slow Down Sundays 10am-2pm • Farm to Fork, Mondovi • Peaceful yoga, breath or energy work, family friendly fun, and a plant-based food menu. Varies • farmtoforkretreat.com/pizza-nights

Monday,

FITNESS

August 8

YMCA Fitness at the Riverfront - Circuits 6-6:45am • Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls • A fun, challenging and motivating way to start your week off strong. FREE • 12+ or 8-11 with adult • 723-2201 • ymca-cv.org/groupexercise

MUSIC

Kickin’ it Country Summer Concert Series: Buffalo Ridge 6:30pm • Prevea Amphitheater at River Prairie Park, Altoona • Country music, food trucks, art vendors, and more. Grab your lawn chairs and get ready to kick it. FREE • facebook.com/kickinitcountrysummerconcertseries

NIGHTLIFE

Dj Trivia at Dean & Sue’s Bar 7-9pm • Menomonie • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+

Dj Trivia at Bowl Winkles 7-9pm • Eau Claire • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/BowlWinkles

STAGE

Matilda the Musical Auditions 6-8pm • MTG Studio, Menomonie • Preparation materials can be found online. Come prepared to sing one song cut, preform one monologue, and learn a short choreography routine. 231-7529 • menomonietheaterguild.org

WORDS

Tailspin by John Armbruster 7pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, Chippewa Falls • Tells the story of Gene Moran, who survived a four-mile fall without a parachute during history’s greatest aerial conflict. FREE • 723-1146 • chippewafallslibrary.org

Tuesday, August 9

Car Show

Culver’s Car Show 5-8pm • Culver’s West of Eau Claire, Eau Claire • Enjoy cars, custard, games, giveaways, music, and more. FREE • All Ages • culvers.com

COMEDY

The Lakely Presents: Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night 8:30-11pm • The Lakely, Eau Claire • Welcoming musicians, comedians, improv, spoken word, and more. Hit the stage or watch. Show is free, but come thirsty. FREE • thelakely.com

Events

Farmers Markets

Eau Claire County Government Center Farmers’ Market 11:30am-3:30pm • Eau Claire County Government Center Outside Door C12E • FREE • All Ages • eauclairewi.gov

FITNESS

YMCA Fitness at the Riverfront - Yoga 5:306:30pm • Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls • Shed distractions and explore the essentials of breathing, posture, and basic yoga poses. FREE • 12+, or 8-11 w/ adult • ymca-cv.org/groupexercise

MUSEUMS & HISTORY

Virtual - Shipwrecks: Treasures of the Great Lakes 6-7pm • Hosted Online or at August Public Library, Augusta • Join award-winning shipwreck photographer Cal Kothrade for a virtual tour of ten Great Lakes shipwrecks. FREE • All Ages • 286-2070 • bit.ly/AMPLwi

MUSIC

Tuesday Night Bues: Stefan Geisinger Band 6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park Bandshell, Eau Claire • Every Tuesday night in summer your favorite local and regional blues singers play at the Owen Park Bandshell. Free admission, family friendly. FREE • All Ages • chippewavalleyblues.com/tnb

NIGHTLIFE

Dj Trivia at 29 Pines 7-9pm • Eau Claire • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook. com/29PinesRestaurant

DJ Trivia at the Growler Guys 7:30-9pm • Eau Claire • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/TheGrowlerGuysEauClaire

Dj Trivia at the Sandbar and Grill 7:30-9pm • Chippewa Falls • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/SandBarandGrillLLC

RECREATION

Bike with Leinie’s Scenic Ride 5pm • Leinenkugel’s, Chippewa Falls • Take a scenic bike ride through Chippewa Falls, ending at the Leinie Lodge for a cold beer. $8.53 • leinie. com/tours

Dj Trivia at the Stout Craft Company 7-9pm • Menomonie • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/StoutCraftCo

SENIORS

Learn How to Compare Medicare Plans

Online 10am • CVTC Chippewa Campus, and Chippewa Library (on 10/11 only) • Learn to navigate the medicare.gov website. FREE • Adults on Medicare or their Caregivers • hipaa. jotform.com

Learning about the ADRC 3-4:30pm • Chippewa Falls Public Library • Join the experts at the Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn more about local resources and services to help you age well. FREE • 723-1146 • chippewafallslibrary.org

STAGE

Matilda the Musical Auditions 6-8pm • MTG Studio, Menomonie • Preparation materials can be found online. Come prepared to sing one song cut, preform one monologue, and learn a short choreography routine. 231-7529 • menomonietheaterguild.org

Wednesday, August 10

BUSINESS

Build A Better Workplace Conference 8amnoon • CVTC Energy Education Center, Eau Claire • Break ground on this big project with three free discovery sessions and a half-day conference all aimed at building a better workplace. FREE • cvtc.edu

CRAFTING & MAKING

Fall Gnome Door Hanger Workshop 5-7:30pm • Wisconsin Makers Market, Eau Claire • A fun addition to any porch decor or hung indoors. Laser cut pieces make this easy to assemble. $55 • 5144040 • wisconsinmakersmarket.com/collections/ workshops

FARMERS MARKETS

Menomonie Farmer’s Market 10am-6pm • Wilson Park • FREE • menomoniefam.org

FITNESS

YMCA Fitness at the Riverfront - Cardio/Kick

9-9:45am • Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls • Combines martial arts techniques with fast-paced cardio. FREE • 12+, Ages 8-11 w/adult • 7232201 • ymca-cv.org/groupexercise

YMCA Fitness at the Riverfront - Zumba 67pm • Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls • Mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. FREE • 12+, Ages 8-11 w/adult • 723-2201 • ymca-cv.org/groupexercise

MOVIES

UWEC Summer Cinema 8pm • Haas Fine Arts

Events

Center, West Lawn, UWEC • Movies screened on the Haas Fine Arts Lawn. FREE • uwec.edu

MUSIC

The Swampers: Curvin’ Thru Irvine noon • The Heyde Center for the Arts, Chippewa Falls • A unique blend of swampgrass harmony to lead folks on a winding musical journey through the history of Irvine Park. $25 lunch/show, $13 show only, $6 youth show only • cvca.net

Hans and Jan Duo 5-8pm • 200 Main - Art and Wine, Eau Claire • Hans and Jan Duo is brought to you by The Sessions hosted by Janny Trumpet. Listen and enjoy conversations while drinking the best wine in town. FREE • 200mainec.com

Music On The Plaza Concert Series 5:306:30pm • River Prairie Park, Altoona • Before the Rock’n on the River Concert each night, enjoy another hour of music on Front Porch Plaza. FREE • visiteauclaire.com

Live Music: Balterdash 6-9pm • River Jams, Chippewa Falls • Sue Orfield, tenor sax Dustin DeGolier, guitars & vocals John Utphall, fiddle & keys & vocals Randy Sinz, bass & vocals. FREE • All Ages • 861-3041 • river-jams.com

Rock’n on the River Summer Concert Series: City Lights 6:30pm • River Prairie Park, Altoona • Rock’n live music, food trucks, and plenty of family fun. FREE • facebook.com/rocknontheriversummerconcertseries

NIGHTLIFE

Dj Trivia at Westside Bar & Grill 7:30-9pm • Eau Claire • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/westsidebarandgrillec

DJ Trivia at the Market 7:30-9pm • Menomonie • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/themarket3

Recreation

Pure Water Paddlers Wednesday Social Paddle 6:30-8:30pm • Different Locations Weekly

• A social organize of paddling enthusiasts that hosts weekly boating outings for all level. FREE • All Ages • purewaterpaddlers.com

STAGE

ECCT Presents “The Music Man in Concert”

7:30-9:30pm • Northern WI State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls • Meredith Wilson’s smash Broadway hit musical comes to the Leinenkugel’s stage in Chippewa Falls in a unique outdoor concert setting. $24/Adults; $20/Seniors; $14/ Students; $10/Youth • ecct.org/tickets

WELLNESS

Safety & Strength 1:30-3pm • Family Support Center • A confidential group that works to nurture connections between protective parents & youth affected by family violence. Pre-register. FREE • FamilySupportCenterCF.com

WORDS

Campfire Stories: A Night of Fact, Fiction, and Fire 8:30-11:30pm • The Lakely, Eau Claire

• Local writers, storytellers, and songwriters share an intimate taste of the local literary and music community around the Lakely patio & fire pits. FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com

Thursday, August 11

COMMUNITY

Beer Church 6:45-8:45pm • The Brewing

Projekt, Eau Claire • Low-key gatherings for the spiritually thirsty. Good beer, good people, and good news. FREE • 21+ • getjesusfit.com/ beerchurch

Education

Growing Up Transgender 8:30am-4:30pm • Online through UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education • In this single-day seminar, explore what it means to be transgender. $199 • All Ages • 836-3636 • ce.uwec.edu

FARMERS MARKETS

Chippewa Falls Farmers Market noon-6pm • Allen Park • chippewafallsmainst.org

FITNESS

YMCA Fitness at the Riverfront- Strong Mind & Body 4:30-5:15pm • Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls • Combines martial arts techniques with fast-paced cardio. FREE • 12+, Ages 8-11 w/adult • 723-2201 • ymca-cv.org/groupexercise

FOOD & DRINK

Burger Night on the Farm 4-8pm • Together Farms, Mondovi • A unique, casual night on a small Wisconsin family farm. Fresh, grilled 100% grass-fed beef burgers. All Ages • 210-4740 • togetherfarms.com/calendar

Pizza + Open Mic Nights 5-9pm • Farm to Fork, Mondovi • Pizza and music night hosted by the Rock Creek Song Dogs. Open mic 6-9pm. FREE • All Ages • dancingyarrow.com

MUSEUMS & HISTORY

Stepping Into Local History 6-7:30pm • Forest

Hill Cemetery • Explore noteworthy families and individuals who lived in the Chippewa Valley. $10 adults, $5 student • ymca-cv.org/aoa

MUSIC

Music on the Patio at Artisan Forge Studios

5-7pm • Sweet Driver Cafe & Chocolates, Eau Claire • Outdoor music at Artisan Forge. Dinner, beverages, and sweets available from Sweet Driver Cafe. FREE • All Ages • 514-2883 • sweetdriverchocolates.com

Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Orenda Fugue + Motherwind w/ DJ Harm 6pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Orenda Fugue is an ambient, alternative rock band. Motherwind is a high energy rock band, self-described “Wisco boy band.” 6pm opening act: DJ Harm FREE • All Ages • volumeone.org/sites/concerts

Music Over Menomin: North of Dixie 7-8:30pm • Menomonie Public Library • Live music on the lawn of the Menomonie Public Library, played over scenic Lake Menomin. FREE • All Ages

The Swampers: Curvin’ Thru Irvine 7:30pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, Chippewa Falls • A unique blend of swampgrass harmony to lead folks on a winding musical journey through the history of Irvine Park. $25 lunch/show, $13 show only, $6 youth show only • cvca.net

NIGHTLIFE

DJ Trivia at Kat’s Pourhouse 7-9pm • Elk Mound • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/KatsPourhouse

Dj Trivia at the Chippewa River Distillery 7-9pm • Chippewa Falls • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com

Events

Dj Trivia at the Sandbar & Grill 7:30-9pm • Chippewa Falls • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/SandBarandGrillLLC

DJ Trivia at the Maple Manor 7:30-9pm • Eau Claire • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/MapleManorEC

STAGE

Arborophilia 7:30-9:15pm • The Grand Theatre, Eau Claire • A quirky little comedy play about a girl in unrequited love with a tree. Written by Jacob M. Appel and directed by Logan Toftness. $20 • 12+ • fb.me/e/3uEgRQPnv

ECCT Presents “The Music Man in Concert”

7:30-9:30pm • Northern WI State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls • Meredith Wilson’s smash Broadway hit musical comes to the Leinenkugel’s stage in Chippewa Falls in a unique outdoor concert setting. $24/Adults; $20/Seniors; $14/ Students; $10/Youth • All Ages • 839-8877 • ecct. org/tickets

VISUAL ART

US Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship

10am-6pm • Carson Park, Eau Claire • The world’s best chainsaw carvers will compete for prizes creating unique works of art from 8-foot logs at the Wisconsin Logging Museum. $3.50-25 • visiteauclaire.com

WELLNESS

Strength In Numbers noon-1pm • Family Support Center • A virtual group for survivors of interpersonal violence. Email to learn more. FREE • 18+ • 723-1138 • FamilySupportCenterCF.com

Friday, August 12

FITNESS

YMCA Fitness at the Riverfront - Walk for your Wellbeing 10:45-11:30am • Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls • A 45-minute walk through Riverfront Park that will leave you feeling energized and excited to start your weekend. FREE • 12+, 8-11 w/adult • ymca-cv.org/groupexercise

FOOD & DRINK

Food Truck Fridays at Ken Vance Hyundai and Chippewa Valley Mazda 11am-2pm • Ken Vance Hyundai and Chippewa Valley Mazda • Every Friday is Food Truck Friday at Ken Vance Hyundai and Chippewa Valley Mazda

Leinie Lodge Food Trucks: BF Street Kitchens noon-7pm • Leinenkugel’s, Chippewa Falls • Leinie’s Lodge hosts food trucks from May through October, Fri & Sat. facebook.com/Leinenkugelsleinielodge

Burger Night on the Farm 4-8pm • Together Farms, Mondovi • A unique, casual night on a small Wisconsin family farm. Fresh, grilled 100% grass-fed beef burgers. All Ages • 210-4740 • togetherfarms.com/calendar

GAMES & HOBBIES

Friday Night Games 7pm • Clairemont Comics, Eau Claire • Welcomes all board game players of all ages and skill levels. Games available, with people to teach you how to play. FREE • All Ages • (651) 230-0748 • facebook.com/groups/ECBGG

MUSIC

Live Music at Vino Cappuccino: Jim Nelson 5:30-7:30pm • Elk Mound • Live music on the patio. Enjoy authentic wood-fired pizza, local wines & beers, coffee, unique homemade desserts, and more. FREE • vinocappuccinobistro.com

Jazz at The Stones Throw 6-11pm • Stones

Throw, Eau Claire • The Groove Merchants

Present Jazz; Every month the second Friday and Saturday. $5 • 21+ • thesoundofeauclaire.com/ groove-merchants

Late Night Jazz at The Lakely: Tim Sullivan Trio 8:30-11:30pm • The Lakely, Eau Claire •

An evening of inventively re-interpreted jazz standards and Americana music. FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com

OPEN HOUSES & SHOPPING

Friends of the Chippewa Falls Public Library Book Sale 9am-7pm • Chippewa Falls Public Library, Chippewa Falls • Large book sale with fiction and nonfiction books for children to adults, AV materials including books on CD, DVDs. Bag sale on Saturday. Materials from 50 cents to $5, • All Ages • chippewafallslibrary.org

SPECTATOR SPORTS

Races at Red Cedar Speedway 5pm • Red Cedar Speedway, Menomonie • Weekly stock car races. $15 GA, $10 student/senior/military, FREE for kids • All Ages • 235-6318 • redcedarspeedway.com

STAGE

Disney’s Beauty & The Beast JR. 7pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, Menomonie • The Disney animated classic brought to life on stage. Themed kids activities downstairs in the theatre prior to show. $12, $8 Students • 231-7529 • menomonietheaterguild.org

Arborophilia 7:30-9:15pm • The Grand Theatre,

Eau Claire • A quirky little comedy play about a girl in unrequited love with a tree. Written by Jacob M. Appel and directed by Logan Toftness. $20 • 12+ • fb.me/e/3uEgRQPnv

ECCT Presents “The Music Man in Concert”

7:30-9:30pm • Northern WI State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls • Meredith WIllson’s smash Broadway hit musical comes to the Leinenkugel’s stage in Chippewa Falls in a unique outdoor concert setting. $24/Adults; $20/Seniors; $14/ Students; $10/Youth • All Ages • 839-8877 • ecct. org/tickets

VISUAL ART

US Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship

10am-10pm • Carson Park, Eau Claire • The world’s best chainsaw carvers will compete for prizes creating unique works of art from 8-foot logs at the Wisconsin Logging Museum. $3.50-25 • visiteauclaire.com

WELLNESS

Ecstatic Dance & Botanical Elixirs on the Farm 6:30-8:30pm • Dancing Yarrow Retreat, Mondovi • Make and enjoy a botanical elixir followed by a 60 minute guided Nia dance class, then some open grooving under the sun. $25 • RhythmicRenewal.com

Saturday, August 13

CAR SHOW

Chevytown Corvettes Car Show & Fundraiser

10am-2pm • Keyes Chevytown, Menomonie • Silent Auction & Raffle to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Menomonie. DJ & Food Trucks, Trophies & Door Prizes, Tech & Car Care Seminars. FREE • facebook.com

Cruise In Car Show Series 2-4pm • Downtown Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Falls • Check out vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles while enjoying music in historic downtown Chippewa Falls. FREE • All Ages • chippewafallsmainst.org

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Pure Water Days Parade & Riverfest 1pm • Downtown Chippewa Falls • The annual downtown Chippewa falls parade at 1pm features 70+ parade entries. At 2pm, Riverfest features food trucks, beer tent, live music, inflatables, crafts vendors, and more. chippewafallsmainst.org

FARMERS MARKETS

Menomonie Farmer’s Market 8am-2pm • Wilson Park • FREE • All Ages • menomoniefam.org

Cadott Farmer’s Market 9am-noon • Riverview Park located next to the Yellow River on Highway 27 • FREE • facebook.com/CadottFarmersMarket

FOOD & DRINK

Leinie Lodge Food Trucks: BF Street Kitchens noon-7pm • Leinenkugel’s, Chippewa Falls • Leinie’s Lodge hosts food trucks from May through October, Fri & Sat. facebook.com/Leinenkugelsleinielodge

Burger Night on the Farm noon-8pm • Together Farms, Mondovi • A unique, casual night on a small Wisconsin family farm. Fresh, grilled 100% grass-fed beef burgers. All Ages • 210-4740 • togetherfarms.com/calendar

Belgian Beer and Oysters noon-8pm • K-Point Brewing at The Coffee Grounds, Eau Claire • Enjoy oysters on a half shell and a K-Point pint of Belgian beer (or beer of your choice). Price TBD • 21+ • 834-1733 • thecoffeegrounds.com

Wine and Snowie Snow Cones 1-4pm • Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery, Eau Claire • Mix your favorite Infinity wine with a complimentary snow cone, provided by Snowie of Altoona. 21+ •

Events

255-0802 • infinitybeverages.com

Farm Tour at Together Farms 2-3:30pm • Together Farms, Mondovi • Explore and learn about Together Farms, a small family operated farm. $5, children 5 and under free • All Ages • 210-4740 • togetherfarms.com/calendar

Music

Live Music: Sean Jordan 11am-8pm • Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery, Chippewa Falls • Live music from Sean Jordan, beverages served by the winery, and a local food truck on site FREE • All Ages • 720-1663 • facebook.com/autumnharvestwinery

Live Music by Matthew Griswold 5-8pm

• Ombibulous Brewing, Altoona • Talented singer-songwriter that plays acoustic covers and originals. FREE

Live Music at Vino Cappuccino: Steven John Rindt 5:30-7:30pm • Elk Mound • Live music on the patio. Enjoy authentic wood-fired pizza, local wines & beers, coffee, unique homemade desserts, and more. FREE • vinocappuccinobistro.com

Jazz at The Stones Throw 6-11pm • Stones Throw, Eau Claire • The Groove Merchants Present Jazz; Every month the second Friday and Saturday. $5 • 21+ • thesoundofeauclaire.com/ groove-merchants

ZYMURDERFEST Death Metal Festival 6pm

• Zymurgy Brewing, Menomonie • Zymurgy Brewing’s annual death metal festival. Headliner band is Glutton for Punishment, joined by others. $10 GA, $15 GA + Poster, $25 Bundle • 21+ • volumeonetickets.org

American Hitmen with Motherwind 8pm • Joel’s 4Corners, Chippewa Falls • American Hitmen as seen on America’s Got Talent rocks with regional touring act Motherwind. $5 adv $10 door • 21+ • 861-5766 • facebook.com/4corners4fun

Late Night Jazz at The Lakely: Tim Sullivan

Trio 8:30-11:30pm • The Lakely, Eau Claire • An evening of inventively re-interpreted jazz standards and Americana music. FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com

OPEN HOUSES & SHOPPING

Friends of the Chippewa Falls Public Library

Book Sale 9am-1pm • Chippewa Falls Public Library, Chippewa Falls • Large book sale with fiction and nonfiction books for children to adults, AV materials including books on CD, DVDs. Bag sale on Saturday. Materials from 50 cents to $5, • All Ages • chippewafallslibrary.org

Eau Claire Makers’ Market noon-7:30pm

• Owen Park Bandshell, Eau Claire • Local vendors selling their wares accompanied by local music. Fien art, ceramics, stickers, home goods, decor, and more. FREE • All Ages • ecmakersmarket.com

Spectator Sports

Eau Claire Express 6:35pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, Eau Claire • An Eau Claire tradition, catch a ballgame in scenic Carson Park stadium. $9-28, season tickets availablre • northwoodsleague.com

Stage

Disney’s Beauty & The Beast JR. 2pm, 7pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, Menomonie • The Disney animated classic brought to life on stage. Themed kids activities downstairs in the theatre prior to show. $12, $8 Students • 231-7529 • menomonietheaterguild.org

Wild West Murder Mystery 5-10pm • The Willow Events & Catering, Chippewa Falls • A night of mystery and murder at the Deadwood Saloon. Ticket price includes dinner, access to a cash bar, and the chance to catch a killer. $50 Per

Person • 21+ • 379-1245 • eventbrite.com

Arborophilia 7:30-9:15pm • The Grand Theatre, Eau Claire • A quirky little comedy play about a girl in unrequited love with a tree. Written by Jacob M. Appel and directed by Logan Toftness. $20 • 12+ • fb.me/e/3uEgRQPnv

VISUAL ART

US Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship 10am-7pm • Carson Park, Eau Claire • The world’s best chainsaw carvers will compete for prizes creating unique works of art from 8-foot logs at the Wisconsin Logging Museum. $3.50-25 • visiteauclaire.com

Wellness

2022 Women’s Conference - Confidence and Empowerment 10am-1pm • Witt Park Pavilion, Bloomer • 3 hours of praise, worship, speakers, music, friendship time, and more. Lunch & snacks provided. Pre-register. FREE • 15+ • +7154040636 • bloomerumc.com/pow

Sunday, August 14

Community

Praise in the Park 10-11am • Phoenix Park • Five ELCA churches in Eau Claire come together to lead outdoor worship and music. BYO coffee, blankets, and chairs. FREE • All Ages • facebook. com/praiseintheparkec

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Carson Park Experience noon-5pm • Carson Park, Eau Claire • Summer fun and activities, museums, food trucks, music, beer gardens, Chippewa Valley Railroad, and Eau Claire Express games. 834-7871 • visiteauclaire.com/carsonpark

GAMES & HOBBIES

Sunday Pool Tournament 12:45pm • Zymurgy Brewing, Menomonie • Single 8-ball Valley Rules. Double Elimination. Payouts: Top two or three participants take money home depending on number of platers. $20 • 21+

Music

Live Music at Wissota High Shores Supper Club 4pm • Wissota High Shores Supper Club, Chippewa Falls • Live music on the outdoor pavilion, at this supper club. FREE • wissotahighshores.com

Nightlife

Dj Trivia at the Brass Lantern 3-5pm • Chippewa Falls • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/brasslanternpubandgrill

Stage

Disney’s Beauty & The Beast JR. 7pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, Menomonie • The Disney animated classic brought to life on stage. Themed kids activities downstairs in the theatre prior to show. $12, $8 Students • 231-7529 • menomonietheaterguild.org

Visual Art

US Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship 10am-4pm • Carson Park, Eau Claire • The world’s best chainsaw carvers will compete for prizes creating unique works of art from 8-foot logs at the Wisconsin Logging Museum. $3.50-25 • visiteauclaire.com

Wellness

Slow Down Sundays 10am-2pm • Farm to Fork, Mondovi • Peaceful yoga, breath or energy work, family friendly fun, and a plant-based food menu. Varies • farmtoforkretreat.com/pizza-nights