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BEST BETS
AUGUST 11-27
1. CHAINSAW SCULPTURE CHAMPIONSHIP
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Aug. 11-14 • 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. Social night on Friday, sculpture auction Saturday and Sunday, judging on Sunday.
2. GRAND EVENING ON THE BRIDGE
Aug. 17 • Grand Avenue Bridge, Eau Claire • 5-8pm •
A multi-course meal with beverage pairings served on the Grand Avenue bridge. This year features meal selections from some of our downtown favorites: Houligans, The Informalist, 3rd & Vine, and a selection of wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
Truck. 21+ • 720-6350 • facebook.com
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 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
MUSEUMS & HISTORY
58th Annual Pioneer Days 10am-10pm • Pioneer Park, Eau Claire • Historical craftsmen demonstrations, tractor pull, showcase of a rare Phoenix Log Hauler, antique & classic car show, pancake breakfast (Sat & Sun), and more. $10 admission, FREE for 12 and under • facebook. com/events/1633356073715908
MUSIC
Live Music at Vino Cappuccino 5:30-7:30pm • Vino Cappuccino, Elk Mound • Live music on the patio. Enjoy authentic wood-fired pizza, local wines & beers, coffee, unique homemade desserts, and more. FREE • All Ages • 879-4157 • vinocap- puccinobistro.com
Live Music: Emily Watkins & William DeBlaey
6-8pm • 200 Main Art & Wine Gallery, Eau Claire • Join local guitarist/singer Emily Watkins and bassist William DeBlaey for a night of live music, art, and wine. FREE • All Ages • 895-7114 • 200mainec.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
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
Down to Earth 25th Anniversary Customer
Appreciation 4-7pm • Down To Earth Garden Center, Eau Claire • Celebrate 25 years of Down to Earth. Brats & hot dogs, Olson’s ice cream, and a visit from Bailey’s Nursery. downtoearthgardencenter.com
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
3. GEMINI SYNDROME
Aug. 24 • Every Buddy’s Bar, Chippewa Falls • 6pm Gemini Syndrome plays alternative metal. Cultus Black is a dramatic deathcore/Nu-metal crossover. Nocturnal Affair is an alternative/dark rock project.
4. WISCONSIN SPORT SHOW
Aug. 26-28 • Chippewa Valley Expo Center, Eau Claire
Outdoor recreation expo featuring retail booths, demonstrations, trout pond, petting zoo, hunting, fishing, ice houses, beer garden and concessions, indoor and outdoor exhibits, and great door prizes.
5. CLEARWATER JAZZ AND ART FESTIVAL
Aug. 27 • Brewing Projekt, Eau Claire •12-8pm
Ten local jazz bands perform outdoors non-stop all day between two stages. Acts include Sue Orfield and FLOWt, Weapons of Brass Destruction, Cathy Reitz & 7Swing and Sweater People along with individual performers Jeremy Boettcher, Tyler Lustek, and Josh Gallagher, plus 15 art vendors in the event center. Multiple food trucks, gelato and of course great beers by The Brewing Projekt.
GRAND EVENING ON THE BRIDGE.
The biggest fundraiser for downtown E.C. is coming up on Aug. 17
Last year’s event sold out, so get your tickets quickly!
STAGE
Shakespeare in the State Park - Much Ado
About Nothing 5:30-8:30pm • Lake Wissota State Park, Chippewa Falls • Free workshop and Shakespeare performance at Lake Wissota State Park, great for kids, families and audiences of all ages. FREE • All Ages • (414) 216-3702 • summitplayerstheatre.com/shows
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
Events
Sturgeon Supermoon: Slow Flow Yoga & Sound Bath 7-8pm • Latitude 44 Yoga Studio, Eau Claire • A series of gentle yoga poses with an extended savasana to bathe in harmonic vibrations of crystal bowls. included for members, $15 for non-members • 828-3936 • latitude44yoga.com/ schedule
Saturday, August 13
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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
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
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
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
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
Pure Water Days Parade 1-2pm • Downtown Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Falls • Enjoy over 50 floats, vehicles, and walking units in this annual parade. FREE • All Ages • chippewafallsmainst. org
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 • 641-0050 • menomoniefam.org
Cadott Farmer’s Market 9am-noon • Riverview Park located next to the Yellow River on Highway 27 • FREE • All Ages • 703-3779 • facebook.com/ CadottFarmersMarket
FOOD & DRINK
Pilot Pop Up Sale 10am-8pm • Leinie Lodge, Chippewa Falls • Merch sale located in the new Pilot Brewery. Spend $50 and get a 32oz Crowler of Summer Shandy for $5. Big Pappa BBQ Food Truck. 21+ • 720-6350 • facebook.com
Leinie Lodge Food Trucks noon-7pm • Leinenkugel’s, Chippewa Falls • Leinie’s Lodge hosts food trucks from May through October, Fri & Sat. No event on 4/29 and 6/18. 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+ • 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
HOME & GARDEN
Wildflower Sanctuary Tour at Irvine Park 13pm • Irvine Park, Chippewa Falls • A tour of the Native Wildflower Sanctuary hosted by the Lake Wissota Garden Club. facebook.com
MUSEUMS & HISTORY
58th Annual Pioneer Days 7am-10pm • Pioneer Park, Eau Claire • Historical craftsmen demonstrations, tractor pull, showcase of a rare Phoenix Log Hauler, antique & classic car show, pancake breakfast (Sat & Sun), and more. $10 admission, FREE for 12 and under • facebook. com/events/1633356073715908
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
Music at the Museum noon-2pm • Chippewa Valley Museum, Eau Claire • BYO Chairs and blankets to enjoy live regional music traditions on the museum grounds. FREE • All Ages • 834-7871 • cvmuseum.com
Events
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 5:30-7:30pm • Vino Cappuccino, Elk Mound • Live music on the patio at Vino Cappuccino. Enjoy authentic woodfired pizza, local wines & beers, coffee, unique homemade desserts, and more. FREE • All Ages • 879-4157 • vinocappuccinobistro.com
Van Isaacson & Allison Mahal Acoustic Duo 6-8pm • 200 Main Art & Wine Gallery, Eau Claire • This duo will play acoustic tunes while en route to perform at Ashley for the Arts. FREE • All Ages • 895-7114 • 200mainec.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
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
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
Artist Market of Eau Claire 7:30am-1pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Stroll the paths of Phoenix Park as local Artists and Makers display their handmade goods. FREE • All Ages • 8550090 • tangledupinhue.com/artist-market/
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
CAR SHOW
2nd Annual Car Show 1pm • Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery, Chippewa Falls • A day full of great cars, cold drinks, and delicious food. Live music from 1-4pm, food truck until 5pm. Awards at 4pm. Judging 1-3pm. autumnharvestwinery.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
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
St. James Summer Fest 8am • St. James the Greater, Eau Claire • Car show (8am), live music (12-4pm), grilled chicken dinner (11am-1pm), kids games, raffles, silent auction, cornhole, concessions, and more. FREE • 835-5887 • stjameseauclaire.org
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
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
FOOD & DRINK
Annual Men’s Charcoal Chicken & Sweet Corn Dinner 11am-2pm • English Lutheran Church of Bateman, Chippewa Falls • Eat in or take out. Playground for the kids. Raffle drawing at 2pm. All proceeds go to the Playground & Pavilion Project. $11 for 1/4 Chicken and $15 for 1/2 chicken • All Ages • 723-4231 • elcbateman.org
GAMES & HOBBIES
Park, Eau Claire • Historical craftsmen demonstrations, tractor pull, showcase of a rare Phoenix Log Hauler, antique & classic car show, pancake breakfast (Sat & Sun), and more. $10 admission, FREE for 12 and under • facebook.com/ events/1633356073715908
MUSIC
Music at the Museum 1-2:30pm • Chippewa Valley Museum, Eau Claire • BYO Chairs and blankets to enjoy live regional music traditions on the museum grounds. FREE • All Ages • cvmuseum.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
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
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, August 15
FITNESS
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
FOOD & DRINK
Beer Vs. Wine Dinner 6:30-8:30pm • Bye the Willow, Chippewa Falls • Four courses paired with four wines and four beers, you decide which pairs better. $65 • volumeonetickets.org
MUSIC
Kickin’ it Country Summer Concert Series
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+ • facebook.com
Dj Trivia at Bowl Winkles 7-9pm • Eau Claire • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/BowlWinkles
WORDS
Patti See: Happy Hour with the Author 6-7pm • Bloomer Brewing Company, Bloomer • Join Patti
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+
MUSEUMS & HISTORY
58th Annual Pioneer Days 7am-5pm
• Pioneer
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.
BEER VS. WINE DINNER
Aug. 15 • Bye the Willow • 6:30-8:30pm • $65
Four courses are paired with four wines and four beers, you get to decide which one pairs better. Glazed smoked salmon appetizer, smoked chicken Waldorf salad, blackened shrimp scampi with garlic bread, and salted caramel bread pudding dessert.
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.
Picnic At The Winery
Aug. 27 • Autumn Harvest Winery • 11am-5pm • $10-52
Back40 will offer Charcoal Chicken, Dinner Rolls, and 2 sides to pick from with your order: potato salad, watermelon, or corn on the cob! Purchase your tickets for enjoying your picnic on site, or select our TO GO option for easy pick-up!
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.
FOUR-COURSE BEER PAIRING DINNER
Sep. 1 • 29 Pines • 6-8pm • $50 adv
Coconut Pineapple Shrimp Kabobs, Buffalo Bacon Ranch Wedge Salad, and the main course is a marinated beef tenderloin with asparagus and forbidden rice.
ROCK THE DOGHOUSE
Sep. 10 • Eau Claire North High School • noon-8pm • $20
A music festival that supports the Northernaires Show Choir. Musical acts, food trucks, vendor area, and kids play area.
CHIPPEWA VALLEY ROLLER DERBY PRESENTS: ANNUAL BRUISE-A-THON TOURNAMENT
Sep. 10 • Hobbs Ice Arena • 2-7pm • $10 adv
The CVRD is back in action with a 4-game tournament. Trackside and bleacher seating is available.
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See, author of “Here on Lake Hallie: In Praise of Barflies, Fix-it-Guys and other Folks in Our Hometown.” FREE • bloomerbrewingco.com
Tuesday, August 16
COMEDY
The Lakely Presents: Clear Water Comedy
Events
5-10pm • Together Farms, Mondovi • Together
Farms hosts a family friendly comedy night. $20 in advance, $25 at the door • All Ages • 210-4740 • togetherfarms.com/calendar
Stand-Up Comedian Dina Hashem Live 7pm • The View on Lake Wissota, Chippewa Falls • Dina’s style involves a subdued delivery with dark observations about her life and Arab upbringing. $10 adv, $15 door • volumeonetickets.org
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
FARMERS MARKETS
Eau Claire County Government Center
Farmers’ Market 11:30am-3:30pm • Eau Claire County Government Center Outside Door C12E • FREE • All Ages • 492-4678 • eauclairewi.gov
FITNESS
YMCA Fitness at the Riverfront - Yoga
5:30-6:30pm • Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls
• Shed distractions and explore the essentials of breathing, posture, and basic yoga poses. FREE • 12+, or 8-11 w/ adult • 723-2201 • ymca-cv.org/ groupexercise
FOOD & DRINK
Cookout in the Country Fundraiser 6pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, Chippewa Falls • A charcoal chicken dinner from Karl’s BBQ Express, music, and beverages served in the scenic White’s Wildwood Retreat. $45 • cvca.net
MUSIC
Tuesday Night Bues 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
Dj Trivia at the Stout Craft Company 7-9pm • Stout Craft Co., Menomonie • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/StoutCraftCo
RUN/WALK EVENTS
19th Annual Hike for the Homeless 5-8pm • River Prairie Center, Altoona • Benefiting the Beacon House. Hiking, refreshments, music, activities, and more. $30 for 13+, FREE for 12 and under • All Ages • 834-4357 • familypromisecv. org/hike-for-the-homeless
SENIORS
Planning AHEAD for the End of this Life 11amnoon • Chippewa Falls Public Library, Chippewa Falls • Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course (one hour each) that guides participants through topics surrounding the end of life. FREE • 7231146 • chippewafallslibrary.org
Wednesday, August 17
CAUSES
Thrivent Cans Hunger for Altoona Compassion Coalition 4:30-6:30pm • Hobbs Ice Center Parking Lot, Altoona • Collecting toilet paper, canned fruit, mac & cheese, Ramen, and cereal. The first 75 cars will receive a free brat/hot dog dinner for 4 to go. FREE
COMEDY
Together Farms presents Comedy Night
CRAFTING & MAKING
Watercolor Workshop 9am-3pm • Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve, Fall Creek • Watercolor Workshop with Tara Sweeney sponsored by the Chippewa Valley Watercolor Artists. $90 total - 2 day workshop • 21+ • (920) 255-8699
DIY Cut Flower Bouquet Workshop 5-7pm • Wisconsin Makers Market, Eau Claire • Learn basic bouquet design techniques. Create your own colorful bouquet from blooms grown locally at Sandhill Echoes Flower Farm. $45 • 514-4040 • wisconsinmakersmarket.com/collections/workshops
FARMERS MARKETS
Menomonie Farmer’s Market 10am-6pm • Wilson Park • Support your local farmers, bakers, makers and artists. Live music, hot lunches and fun. FREE • All Ages • 641-0050 • 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
Free Summer Zumba Series at Riverfront Park 6-6:45pm • Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls
• Join local YMCA Zumba instructors Cindy Peterson, Tara Lemke, and Lauren Haack for some fitness fun under the sun. FREE • All Ages
FOOD & DRINK
Grand Evening on the Bridge 5-8pm • Grand Avenue Footbridge, Eau Claire • A multi-course meal with beverage pairings served on the Grand Avenue bridge. Food from Houligans, The Informalist, and 3rd & Vine. $100/person, $175/ couple, $80/table of 6 • visiteauclaire.com
MUSIC
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
Rock’n on the River Summer Concert Series 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 • The Market, 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
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 • All Ages • 723-1138 • FamilySupportCenterCF.com
Thursday, August 18
COMEDY
Stand-Up Comedian Dina Hashem Live 7:309:30pm • The Brickhouse, Eau Claire • Dina’s style involves a subdued delivery with dark observations about her life and Arab upbringing. $10 adv, $15 door • volumeonetickets.org
COMMUNITY
Max’s BIG BIKER BASH & Memorial Ride
4pm • Bobville Talent Park, Eau Claire • A biker party featuring live music, karaoke, food trucks, door prizes, raffles, petting, zoo, camping, and more. $15-40 • All Ages • 564-9631 • eventbrite.com
CRAFTING & MAKING
Watercolor Workshop 9am3pm • Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve, Fall Creek • Watercolor Workshop with Tara Sweeney sponsored by the Chippewa Valley Watercolor Artists. $90 total - 2 day workshop • 21+ • (920) 255-8699 • lindamerryart@gmail.com
FARMERS MARKETS
Chippewa Falls Farmers Market noon-6pm • Allen Park, Chippewa Falls • All Ages • chippewafallsmainst.org/farmers-market.html
FITNESS
YMCA Fitness at the Riverfront- Strong Mind & Body 4:30-5:15pm • Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls • A group fitness class that combines martial arts techniques with fast-paced cardio. FREE • 12+, Ages 8-11 w/adult • ymca-cv.org/ groupexercise
Prenatal Yoga 6:30-7:30pm • Lake Wissota Family Chiropractic Studio, Chippewa Falls • This class will help you reduce the discomforts of pregnancy, prepare for labor, and maintain tone. $15 • lakewissotachiropractic.com
FOOD & DRINK
Charcoal Chicken N’ Corn Feed Fundraiser
3:30-6pm • Chippewa Falls Senior Center, Chippewa Falls • Menu features 1/4 chicken, 2 cobs of corn, 1 huge baked potato, homemade baked beans, 1 dinner roll, and 1 dessert & beverage.
$10
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
Kids
Teen Night at Evolving Wellness 3-7pm
• Evolving Wellness, Eau Claire • A place of compassion, understanding, and kindness for teens. Taco bar at 4:30pm, and wellness activities at 5:30pm FREE • Ages 12-17
• evolvingwellness. org/teen-center
Movies
Events
Free Community Screening: The Real Faces of Human Trafficking 6-7:15pm • Fierce Freedom, Altoona • Check out Fierce Freedom’s film The Real Faces of Human Trafficking, which tells the story of two individual. Discussion to follow. FREE • 12+ • 514-2890 • fiercefreedom.org
Music
Two Rivers 6-9pm • Foster’s Fireside, Osseo • Sue Orfield, Randy Sinz, Gregg Wheeler & Tommy Wieseler, play old country, swing, bluegrass, and more. FREE • All Ages • 597-6605 • fostersfireside.com
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Irie Sol + Dames w/ Vicky Yang 6pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Irie Sol delivers authentic Jamaican-style rap/chat over blazing bebop horns, soaring soulful melodies and tight drum and bass. Dames is a country-folk trio that takes a collaborative approach to music-making. 6pm opening act: Vicky Yang. FREE • All Ages • volumeone.org/sites/concerts
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
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 19
CAR SHOW
Big Rig Truck Show Rock Falls Raceway, Eau Claire • Semi drag racing, big rig truck displays, light parade, trade show, food vendors, and the new Shockwave Jet Truck. $12/weekend or $70 camping pass • bigrigtruckshows.com
3rd Annual Slingshot Overnighter Meet/Greet Staybridge Suites Eau Claire - Altoona, Altoona • An overnight meet/green with other slingshot owners. More rides, more LEDs, more fun. ihg. com
COMMUNITY
Max’s BIG BIKER BASH & Memorial Ride
10am • Bobville Talent Park, Eau Claire • A biker party featuring live music, karaoke, food trucks, door prizes, raffles, petting, zoo, camping, and more. $15-40 • All Ages • 564-9631 • eventbrite. com
FITNESS
Vance Hyundai and Chippewa Valley Mazda •
Every Friday is Food Truck Friday at Ken Vance Hyundai and Chippewa Valley Mazda
Leinie Lodge Food Trucks 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
MOVIES
River Prairie Movie Nights: Clifford The Big
Red Dog + Jungle Cruise 9-11pm • River Prairie Park, Altoona • Movies begin at sunset (aprox 9pm) FREE admission • facebook.com
MUSIC
2 Nights of Dark Star Orchestra The Pines Music Park • The Dark Star Orchestra celebrates the Grateful Dead Experience. Campsites available, carry in food and drink allowed. Starts at $99/person • 602-4440 • pinesmusicpark.com/ darkstarorchestra
Live Music and Food Night at The Barn at Copper Creek 5-9pm • The Barn at Copper Creek, Menomonie • Live music and food night in a beautifully restored barn from 5-9 pm, featuring rotating food vendors. Please check Facebook page for me Free, food and drink available for purchase • All Ages • 308-4434 • facebook.com/ barnatcoppercreek
Live Music at Vino Cappuccino 5:30-7:30pm • Vino Cappuccino, Elk Mound • Live music on the patio at Vino Cappuccino. Enjoy authentic wood-
Teen Anxiety Group 6-7pm
• Eau Claire • Learn about life-long coping skills, navigating difficult conversations, setting healthy boundaries, selfcare, etc. $30/meeting or $115 if paid in full by 7/15 • Ages 12-17 • 737-9222 • genuinewayfamilytherapy.com/events
YMCA Fitness at the Riverfront - Walk for your Wellbeing 10:45-11:30am • Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls • A walk 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 • Ken fired pizza, local wines & beers, coffee, unique homemade desserts, and more. FREE • All Ages • 879-4157 • vinocappuccinobistro.com
Late Night Jazz at The Lakely: Sweater People 8:30-11:30pm • The Lakely, Eau Claire • Sweater People is an improvisatory musical trio and music production team based in Eau Claire FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com
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 • redcedarspeedway.com
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
Saturday, August 20
ANIMALS & PETS
Indianhead Kennel Club AKC All Breed Dogshow Northern WI State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls • AKC All Breed Dogshow. Conformation, Rally, Obedience, Barn Hunt competitions. Admission Fee Unknown • facebook.com/EauClaireIHKC
Car Show
Big Rig Truck Show Rock Falls Raceway, Eau Claire • Semi drag racing, big rig truck displays, light parade, trade show, food vendors, and the new Shockwave Jet Truck. $12/weekend or $70 camping pass • bigrigtruckshows.com
3rd Annual Slingshot Overnighter Meet/Greet
Staybridge Suites Eau Claire - Altoona, Altoona • An overnight meet/green with other slingshot owners. More rides, more LEDs, more fun. ihg.com
COMMUNITY
Max’s BIG BIKER BASH & Memorial Ride
10am • Bobville Talent Park, Eau Claire • A biker party featuring live music, karaoke, food trucks, door prizes, raffles, petting, zoo, camping, and more. $15-40 • All Ages • 564-9631 • eventbrite. com
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
The Brewing Projekt 7.5th Anniversary Party noon-11pm • The Brewing Projekt, Eau Claire • Special beer releases, food trucks (12-9pm), custom made Van Dough Cookies from 3-8pm, live music (5-9pm), and finish the day with a Drag Show at 9pm. thebrewingprojekt.com
Farmers Markets
Menomonie Farmer’s Market 8am-2pm • Wilson Park • FREE • 641-0050 • menomoniefam.org
Cadott Farmer’s Market 9am-noon • Riverview Park located next to the Yellow River on Highway 27 • FREE • 703-3779 • facebook.com/Cad- ottFarmersMarket
FITNESS
Stretches & Sunshine Yoga & Mimosa Brunch
10:30am-noon • Princeton Valley Golf Course, Eau Claire • Soak up some rays while enjoying a relaxing, beginner-friendly yoga sequence. Followed by a light brunch and mimosas. $30 • 21+ • badintentionsyoga.com
FOOD & DRINK
Leinie Lodge Food Trucks 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
Bloomer Beer & Wine Fest 1-5pm • Bloomer Fairgrounds • Ticket includes food, beer, and wine samples, prize drawings, and live music. $45 • facebook.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
2 Nights of Dark Star Orchestra
The Pines Music Park • The Dark Star Orchestra celebrates the Grateful Dead Experience. Campsites available, carry in food and drink allowed. Starts at $99/person • 602-4440 • pinesmusicpark.com/darkstarorchestra
Live Music at Vino Cappuccino 5:30-7:30pm
• Vino Cappuccino, Elk Mound • Live music on the patio. Enjoy authentic wood-fired pizza, local wines & beers, coffee, unique homemade desserts, and more. FREE • All Ages • 879-4157 • vinocappuccinobistro.com
Tom Petty Tribute 8pm • Heartbreakers Bar & Grill, Chippewa Falls • The music of Tom Petty at Heartbreakers. FREE
Late Night Jazz at The Lakely: Adam Nussbaum and Josh Gallagher Trio 8:30-11:30pm • The Lakely, Eau Claire • Minneapolis drummer Adam Nussbaum returns to Eau Claire for a night of jazz standards with Josh Gallagher on piano and Jeremy Boettcher on bass. FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com
OUTDOORS
Snapshot Day: Search for Invasive Species 9am • Hosted by Beaver Creek Reserve • WI’s largest community science event. FREE • beavercreekreserve.doubleknot.com
RUN/WALK EVENTS
HDSA Team Hope Run/Walk 9am-noon • Carson Park - Pine Pavilion, Eau Claire • A run/walk with music and food that benefits the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. $20 Child Walkers, $25 Adult Walkers, $35 Runners • All Ages • (608)
Bad Times Coming
Minneapolis indie trio
Bad Bad Hats are slated to headline a show on Aug. 26 at the Pablo Center at the Confluence.
698-8171 • hdsa.org/thwfoxvalley 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
Visual Art
Artist Market of Eau Claire 7:30am-1pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Stroll the paths of Phoenix Park as local Artists and Makers display their handmade goods. FREE • All Ages • 855-0090 • tangledupinhue. com/artist-market/
Words
Book Signing with Lynn Dehnke 2-4pm • Vino Cappuccino, Elk Mound • Meet local author Lynn Dehnke. Her newest book, Delayed Healing, brings words of comfort and encouragement for a difficult journey. FREE • All Ages
Sunday, August 21
ANIMALS & PETS
Indianhead Kennel Club AKC All Breed Dogshow • Northern WI State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls • AKC All Breed Dogshow. Conformation, Rally, Obedience, Barn Hunt competitions. Admission Fee Unknown • facebook.com/EauClaireIHKC
Eau Claire Exotic Pet Expo 11am-4pm • Eau Claire Expo Center, Eau Claire • The biggest exotic pet expo in the area. Deals on pet supplies, and pets from exotic breeders. $5/adult, $3/child (ages 4-12), kids 3 and under free • All Ages • exoticpetfairs.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
GAMES & HOBBIES
Kids
Monumental VBS 6-8pm • Cornerstone Christian Church, Eau Claire • Filled with Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, and touch. Fun crafts, team-building games, bible songs, treats, and more. FREE • Ages 3-11 • 832-4624 • cornerstonechristian-ec.org
Music
Music at the Museum 12:30-2:30pm • Chippewa Valley Museum, Eau Claire • BYO Chairs and blankets to enjoy live regional music traditions on the museum grounds. FREE • All Ages • 834-7871 • cvmuseum.com
Man2Man Band 2-6pm • The Chalet on Lake Wissota, Chippewa Falls • Enjoy an afternoon of great live music outdoors at The Chalet on Lake Wissota. FREE • 21+ • 726-1303 • jillbellec@ hotmail.com
Through The Kitchen Hole at Pioneer Grill and Saloon 3-7pm • Pioneer Grill & Saloon, Menomonie • Catch Eau Claire’s own Through The Kitchen Hole live FREE • pioneergrill.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 • The Brass Lantern Pub and Grill, Chippewa Falls • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/brasslanternpubandgrill
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, August 22
Fitness
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
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+
MUSEUMS & HISTORY
What Was Uniroyal? 5pm • Chippewa Falls
Public Library, Chippewa Falls • A historical look at the rise and fall of Eau Claire’s titan, the Uniroyal Tire Factory, 30 years after its closure. FREE • 723-1146 • chippewafallslibrary.org
MUSIC
Auditions for The Menomonie Singers 6-8pm • Christ Lutheran Church, Menomonie • The Menomonie Singers will conduct auditions for all four voice parts. FREE • 18 and up
Kickin’ it Country Summer Concert Series
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+ • facebook.com
Dj Trivia at Bowl Winkles 7-9pm • Eau Claire • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/BowlWinkles
SENIORS
Exploring Dementia Caregiving 10:30am-noon • Shirley Doane Senior Center, Menomonie • This is a support group for Caregivers of someone living with dementia. Strategies, resources and support. FREE • 18+ • 944-8091 • cberscheit@ co.chippewa.wi.us
Tuesday, August 23
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
FARMERS MARKETS
Eau Claire County Government Center
Farmers’ Market 11:30am-3:30pm • Eau Claire County Government Center Outside Door C12E • FREE • All Ages • 492-4678 • eauclairewi.gov
FITNESS
YMCA Fitness at the Riverfront - Yoga
5:30-6:30pm • Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls
• FREE • 12+, or 8-11 w/ adult • 723-2201 • ymca-cv.org/groupexercise
MUSIC
EllieMays Nashville North comes to Dixons Apple Orchard 4:30-9pm • Dixons Apple Orchard, Cadott • Featuring EllieMay Kay, Brian Bethke Band, Kaiged Acoustic and Bryce Hedtke. $10 adv, $15 door, FREE for kids 12 and under • All Ages • nashvillenorthfallcreek.com
Auditions for The Menomonie Singers 6-8pm • Christ Lutheran Church, Menomonie • The Menomonie Singers will conduct auditions for all four voice parts. FREE • 18 and up • 505-3525 • themenomoniesingers@gmail.com
Tuesday Night Bues 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
Events
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/SandBarand-
GrillLLC
Dj Trivia at the Stout Craft Company 7-9pm • Stout Craft Co., Menomonie • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/StoutCraftCo
SENIORS
Planning AHEAD for the End of this Life 11amnoon • Chippewa Falls Public Library, Chippewa Falls • Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course (one hour each) that guides participants through topics surrounding the end of life. FREE • 7231146 • chippewafallslibrary.org
Wednesday, August 24
ANIMALS & PETS
14th Annual Chippewa Falls Dog Swim 4-7pm
• Bernard F Willi Community Pool ,Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI • Held at Bernard F Willi Community Pool in Chippewa Falls. $5/dog • 577-0070 • happytailsdogpark.org
FARMERS MARKETS
Menomonie Farmer’s Market 10am-6pm • Wilson Park • FREE • All Ages • 641-0050 • 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 • Take the “work” out of workout, by 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 Center, West Lawn, Eau Claire • Movies screened outdoors in the Haas Fine Arts Lawn. FREE • uwec.edu
MUSIC
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
Durand Music in the Park 6-9pm • Memorial Park, Durand • BYO lawn chair, and don’t forget your dancing shoes. FREE • All Ages • durandimprovementgroup.org/Events.html
Gemini Syndrome w/ Cultus Black & The Nocturnal Affair 6pm • Every Buddy’s Bar, Chippewa Falls • Gemini Syndrome plays alternative metal. Cultus Black is a dramatic deathcore/Nu-metal crossover. Nocturnal Affair is an alternative/ dark rock project. $25adv, $30 week of • 21+ • facebook.com
Rock’n on the River Summer Concert Series
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
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 • All Ages • FamilySupportCenterCF.com
You + Your Chakras 5-7pm • Wisconsin Makers Market, Eau Claire • Find positive, productive ways to deal with your mental health issues while you unblock and align your Chakras. $35 • 5144040 • wisconsinmakersmarket.com
Thursday, August 25
CAUSES
End of Summer Social to Benefit The Free Clinic 5:30-8:30pm • Cottage Winery & Vineyard,
Dj Trivia at 29 Pines 7-9pm
• Eau Claire • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook. com/29PinesRestaurant
Menomonie • Music, food, live music (Jim Herrick & Friends) and fun to benefit the Free Clinic fundraiser. $50/person or $400 for 8 person table • menomoniefreeclinic.ticketspice.com
FARMERS MARKETS
Chippewa Falls Farmers Market noon-6pm • Allen Park, Chippewa Falls • All Ages • chippewafallsmainst.org/farmers-market.html
FITNESS
YMCA Fitness at the Riverfront- Strong Mind & Body 4:30-5:15pm • Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls • Group fitness class that combines martial arts techniques with fast-paced cardio. FREE • 12+, Ages 8-11 w/adult • ymca-cv.org
Prenatal Yoga 6:30-7:30pm • Lake Wissota Family Chiropractic Studio, Chippewa Falls • This class will help you reduce the discomforts of pregnancy, prepare for labor, and maintain tone. $15 • lakewissotachiropractic.com
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
MUSIC
Music on the Patio at Artisan Forge Studios
5-7pm • Sweet Driver Cafe & Chocolates (Inside Artisan Forge Studios), 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: FM Down + The Over Unders w/ Emma West 6pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • FM Down is loud, unabashed rock and roll; pure and simple. The Over Unders are an Eau Claire based rock band. 6pm opening act: Emma West FREE • All Ages • volumeone.org/sites/concerts
NIGHTLIFE
DJ Trivia at Kat’s Pourhouse 7-9pm • Elk Mound • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ •
Events
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
SENIORS
Bridging Memories 10am-1:30pm • Kamp Kenwood, Chippewa Falls • For people living with dementia and their caregiver/family. Enjoy activities and make fun family memories. Food, nature walks, music, pontoon rides. FREE, registration required • co.chippewa.wi.us
Planning AHEAD for the End of this Life 11amnoon • Chippewa Falls Public Library, Chippewa Falls • Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course (one hour each) that guides participants through topics surrounding the end of life. FREE • 7231146 • chippewafallslibrary.org
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
WORDS
Patti See: Happy Hour with the Author 6-7pm • Chippewa Falls Public Library, Chippewa Falls • Join Patti See, author of “Here on Lake Hallie: In Praise of Barflies, Fix-it-Guys and Other Folks in Our Hometown.” FREE • chippewafallslibrary. org
Friday, August 26
FITNESS org/groupexercise
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 • 723-2201 • ymca-cv.
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 noon-7pm • Leinenkugel’s, Chippewa Falls • Leinie’s Lodge hosts food trucks from May through October, Fri & Sat. No event on 4/29 and 6/18. 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 5:30-7:30pm • Vino Cappuccino, Elk Mound • Live music on the patio at Vino Cappuccino. Enjoy authentic woodfired pizza, local wines & beers, coffee, unique homemade desserts, and more. FREE • All Ages • 879-4157 • vinocappuccinobistro.com
Bad Bad Hats 7:30pm • Pablo Center at the Confluence, Eau Claire • Bad Bad Hats are an indie rock trio from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Known for bringing a joyful, exuberant presence to their live shows. $20+ • pablocenter.org
Late Night Jazz at The Lakely: Watkins + Evans + DeBlaey 8:30-11:30pm • The Lakely, Eau Claire • Fresh-faced friends with old souls, featuring your favorite jazz standards and selections from the Great American Songbook. FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com
Outdoors
Northwoods Starfest 2022 Hobbs Observatory, Fall Creek • A regional star party attended by amateur astronomers from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan. Registration is required. $95 before 8/12, $105 after ($75 students) FREE for child under 5 • cvastro.org
Recreation
Events
Wisconsin Sport Show - Fall Edition 3-8pm • Chippewa Valley Expo Center, Eau Claire • Outdoor recreation expo. Retails booths, demos, trout pond, petting zoo, hunting fishing, ice houses, beer garden, concessions, exhibits, and prizes. $7 Advance $10 Door, kids 11 and under FREE • All Ages • 579-7127 • WiSportShow.com
Saturday, August 27
Farmers Markets
Menomonie Farmer’s Market 8am-2pm • Wilson Park • FREE • 641-0050 • 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 noon-7pm • Leinenkugel’s, Chippewa Falls • Leinie’s Lodge hosts food trucks from May through October, Fri & Sat. No event on 4/29 and 6/18. 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
Picnic at the Winery - Charcoal Chicken
Dinner 11am-5pm • Autumn Harvest Winery, Chippewa Falls • Back40 will offer Charcoal Chicken, Dinner Rolls, and 2 sides. • autumnharvestwinery.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
Clearwater Jazz and Art Festival noon-8pm •
The Brewing Projekt, Eau Claire • 10 local jazz bands perform outdoors between two stages, all day. Art vendors, food trucks, gelato, beer, and music. FREE • All Ages • 225-8390 • facebook. com/ClearwaterJazzAndArtFestival
Schuetzy’s Music Jubilee 1-11pm • Schuetzy’s Tavern, Chippewa Falls • Celebrating the Music of *PRINCE!* LIVE! with Chase & Ovation, Adam Pearce (as seen on NBC’s “The Voice”), and The Gators. Beer tent & bar, BYO chair. $25 adv, $30 door • schuetzys.com
Live Music at Vino Cappuccino 5:30-7:30pm •
Vino Cappuccino, Elk Mound • Live music on the patio at Vino Cappuccino. Enjoy authentic woodfired pizza, local wines & beers, coffee, unique homemade desserts, and more. FREE • All Ages • 879-4157 • vinocappuccinobistro.com
Late Night Jazz at The Lakely: Paul Hecht
Trio 8:30-11:30pm • The Lakely, Eau Claire • Paul Hecht brings a wide musical curiosity and a commitment to jazz traditions in the piano/keyboard trio format. FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com
OPEN HOUSES & SHOPPING
Summer Junk Market at Down to Earth 9am3pm • Down To Earth Garden Center, Eau Claire • Wander through a junk market of vendors selling “rusty crusty”, collector pieces, antique jewelry, vintage items, and more. downtoearthgardencenter.com
RECREATION
Northwoods Starfest 2022 Hobbs Observatory, Fall Creek • A regional star party attended by amateur astronomers from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan. Registration is required. $95 before 8/12, $105 after ($75 students) FREE for child under 5 • cvastro.org
Wisconsin Sport Show - Fall Edition 10am6pm • Chippewa Valley Expo Center, Eau Claire
• Outdoor recreation expo. Retails booths, demos, trout pond, petting zoo, hunting fishing, ice houses, beer garden, concessions, exhibits, and prizes. $7 Advance $10 Door, kids 11 and under FREE • All Ages • 579-7127 • WiSportShow.com
VISUAL ART
Artist Market of Eau Claire 7:30am-1pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Stroll the paths of Phoenix Park as local Artists and Makers display their handmade goods. FREE • All Ages • 8550090 • tangledupinhue.com/artist-market/
Sunday, August 28
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
FOOD & DRINK
Summer Picnic at West Ridge noon-2pm • West Ridge Church, Eau Claire • A free picnic meal, inflatables, and lawn games. FREE • All Ages • 834-1930 • westridgechurch.us
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
Through The Kitchen Hole at Pioneer Grill and Saloon 3-7pm • Pioneer Grill & Saloon, Menomonie • Catch Eau Claire’s own Through The Kitchen Hole live FREE • All Ages • pioneergrill.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 • Chip pewa Falls • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/brasslanternpubandgrill
OUTDOORS
Northwoods Starfest 2022 Hobbs Observatory, Fall Creek • A regional star party attended by amateur astronomers from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan. Registration is required. $95 before 8/12, $105 after ($75 students) FREE for child under 5 • cvastro.org
RECREATION
Wisconsin Sport Show - Fall Edition 10am4pm • Chippewa Valley Expo Center, Eau Claire • Outdoor recreation expo. Retails booths, demos, trout pond, petting zoo, hunting fishing, ice houses, beer garden, concessions, exhibits, and prizes. $7 Advance $10 Door, kids 11 and under FREE • All Ages • 579-7127 • WiSportShow.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 positive and upbeat personality, Bethany joins our clinic with over 17 years’ experience caring for all ages in a variety of settings. She has a passion for ser ving her patients and would be honored to care for you and your family!
