Events Calendar

The Chippewa Valley’s Largest Calendar

Thursday, July 18, 2024

All DayThursday Jul. 18

Culinary Entrepreneur Food Truck Camp

Students can learn food preparation from Junior Achievement lessons on creating a business plan, menu, logo and tagline for their own food truck, and the creation of a menu item tested by local judges. 

Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire

Kids

All DayThursday Jul. 18

Country Jam USA

Featuring headliners Hardy, Brothers Osborne, and Thomas Rhett, among many other acts. VIP experiences, camping, GA tickets, and much more.

Country Jam Grounds
Eau Claire

Music

All DayThursday Jul. 18

Rock Fest

An enormous annual festival of rock music & camping, drawing high profile acts. This year's headliners are Jelly Roll, Shinedown, and 30 Seconds to Mars, among many more.

Country Fest Grounds
Cadott

Music

All DayThursday Jul. 18

MOTHERLY | James Hansen Gallery

Features the artwork of Tim Brudnicki, Joseph Maurer, and Ross Nordquist. An ode to the power of love from mother to child.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Visual Art

8am-10pm Thursday Jul. 18

Jesse Blake Hay - 'Reverie Collection' at The Oxbow Hotel

Jesse Blake Hay's 'Reverie Collection' is a curated grouping of his mixed media work done on canvas. In his modern abstract approach, he encourages subjectivity from viewers; hoping they find a personal meaning in the menagerie of mediums.

The Oxbow Hotel
Eau Claire

Visual Art

9am-4pm Thursday Jul. 18

DECI Downtown Country Market

Featuring a variety of DECI member & Downtown Businesses in a fun, open air market. Brows finds from local businesses, a farmers market, and food trucks.

33rd Ave & 60th St
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

9:30-11am Thursday Jul. 18

Play & Learn

Fun & playful opportunities for families to connect through outdoor play, music & story time, crafts, snacks, and free book.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

Kids

9:30am-noon Thursday Jul. 18

Dabble Box Open Lab

Stop down to the Dabble Box and see where your creativity takes you. Lots of equipment and supplies available for all ages.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, RCU Dabble Box Makerspace

Crafting & Making

9:45-11am Thursday Jul. 18

Stand in the Light Memory Choir Summer Sings

Casual, outdoor sing-along fun. Each week a different theme. BYO chair. A choir of those facing dementia and their caregivers.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Eau Claire

10:30-11:15am Thursday Jul. 18

Mischief & Magic

Join Mr. and Mrs. Mischief for a spectacular show of magic tricks and giant balloon acts.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

10:30-11:30am Thursday Jul. 18

Merely Players at the Mabel Tainter

A troupe of young performers (ages 15-22) that explore avenues of bringing Shakespeare-inspired art to introduce theatre to young audiences.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Stage Kids

10:30-11:30am Thursday Jul. 18

Toddler Time

Children and their caregivers are invited for playtime and a story with an opportunity to socialize with others during the summer.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Kids

11am-12:30pm Thursday Jul. 18

ABC's and D's of Medicare

A foundational understanding of Medicare one letter at a time and will briefly, but clearly, describe the basic elements of Medicare.

L.E. Phillips Senior Center
Eau Claire

Seniors

11am-1:30pm Thursday Jul. 18

Butterfly Discovery

Explore the world of butterflies, guided by Beaver Creek Reserve naturalists. Take a walk through a native prairie in bloom that provides prime butterfly habitat.

Fall Creek (Exact Location Provided After Registration)

Outdoors

1:30-2:15pm Thursday Jul. 18

Mischief & Magic

Join Mr. and Mrs. Mischief for a spectacular show of magic tricks and giant balloon acts.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

1:30-3pm Thursday Jul. 18

Children's Movie

With free popcorn. No sign-up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

2-3pm Thursday Jul. 18

Breastfeeding Support Group

Breastfeeding Support Group that meets weekly. The group is meant to support breastfeeding families.

Oakleaf Clinics Southside OB/GYN
Eau Claire

Education

3-7pm Thursday Jul. 18

D&D Mini Painting Workshop

Join painting workshops for all skill levels. All supplies provided, bring your own minis or paint theirs.

Link's Tome of Adventures
Chippewa Falls

Games & Hobbies

4-7pm Thursday Jul. 18

Meet Author – Lance J. Clough

Clough's book is a collection of stories of an upbringing in rural communities in the 1950s.

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

Words

5-8pm Thursday Jul. 18

Burger King Car Shows

Bring your family, friends, and car enthusiasts to enjoy burgers, cars, music, kids activities, and more.

Area Burger Kings (Check Website)

Car Show

5-9pm Thursday Jul. 18

Pizza Night

Chill evening of wood-fired pizzas, creative cocktails, and incredible live music.

Farm to Fork Pizza
Mondovi

Food & Drink

5:30pm Thursday Jul. 18

Two Rivers Live at The Plus

Sue Orfield, Randy Sinz, and Gregg Wheeler play tunes spanning all genres and eras.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Music

6-9pm Thursday Jul. 18

Travis John

An acoustic variety of songs from classic rock to 90’s grunge while mixing in some country with some originals too.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Music

6:30-8pm Thursday Jul. 18

Compassionate Friends Support Group

Families who have suffered the death of child, sibling, grandchild or friend and grief has entered your world are welcome to attend.

Dove Health Care, South Building
Chippewa Falls

Wellness

6:30-9pm Thursday Jul. 18

Queen of Hearts

One lucky raffle winner will get 1 chance to turn a card. If its the Queen of Hearst, they win the pot. Pot increases weekly until someone wins.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

7-8pm Thursday Jul. 18

Colfax Music in the Park

Live Music in Tower Park in downtown Colfax. Rain location is the Colfax Fairgrounds. BYO lawn chair.

Tower Park
Colfax

Music

7-8:30pm Thursday Jul. 18

Music Over Menomin

Live music on the lawn of the Menomonie Public Library, played over scenic Lake Menomin.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Music

7-9pm Thursday Jul. 18

Country/Rock Music Trivia

Get pumped for Country Jam and Rock Fest and kick off your weekend festivities with Country/Rock Music Trivia. Reserve your spot by calling.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Nightlife

7-9pm Thursday Jul. 18

DJ Bingo at On The Rocks

Song clips instead of numbers. Get "Bingo" and win prizes. Wide variety of music genres.

On the Rocks Bar
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

7-9pm Thursday Jul. 18

Amp Quiz Trivia

Fun, free, and top 3 teams win bar cash.

The Old Barn Bar & Grill
Jim Falls

Nightlife

7-9:30pm Thursday Jul. 18

World Flute Society Evening Concerts

Featuring the music of many cultures, such as Native American, Japanese, Carnatic Indian, Middle Eastern, Australian, Irish, American Southwest, and more.

UWEC - Haas Fine Arts Center
Eau Claire

Music

7-10pm Thursday Jul. 18

Live Music: The Rundowns

The Rundowns are a smooth-sounding acoustic trio playing Motown to modern music.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

7:30-9:30pm Thursday Jul. 18

Fiddler on the Roof

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. Starring a local cast directed by Nancy Scobie.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Stage

8-10pm Thursday Jul. 18

Clear Water Comedy: Louis Katz

Louis Katz’s comedy deftly combines the highbrow and the lowbrow, creating a truly unique style that has been described as “cerebral filth.” He has been featured on NBC, HBO, and on Comedy Central's storytelling show This Is Not Happening.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy

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Volume One Tickets

Saturday Jun. 29, 7:30pm

Jar of Pain

Oh Claire Improv, Eau Claire