Events Calendar

All DayThursday Aug. 27

Works by June Haigh-Boley

An Eau Claire artist working primarily in watercolor and acrylics. The paintings in this exhibit focus on realistic habitats and florals.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

9am Thursday Aug. 27

Eco Printing on Cotton (Cellulose) Fabric

A relaxing and inspiring day of eco printing, where simple fabrics are transformed into beautiful, one-of-a-kind works of art.

Blue Sky Retreat S15145 Franson Rd Eleva, WI

Crafting & Making

9am-5pm Thursday Aug. 27

Juried End-of-the-Year Student Art Exhibition

This juried exhibit showcases exceptional student work from across the School of Art & Design. Featuring both foundational and advanced pieces, it includes drawings, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and comix. The End-of-Year Student Art Exhibition highlights the depth of exploration at UW–Stout, revealing how students engage with ideas, materials, and emerging forms.

Furlong Gallery
Menomonie

9am-5pm Thursday Aug. 27

Overcrowded & Discombobulated

The Bud and Betty Micheels Student Artist-in-Residence program supports students of all majors in exploring art and technology. Established in 1987, it provides funding, materials, and workspace, culminating in a Furlong Gallery exhibition featuring Ainsley Violet and Eli Koltanowski, and serving as a lasting artistic resource for UW–Stout and its community.

Furlong South Gallery
Menomonie

9am Thursday Aug. 27

Chippewa River Trolley: Behind the Garden Gates: Exploring the Private Spaces of Eau Claire’s Master Gardeners

A guided trolley tour through the beautiful Mount Washington neighborhood, where local Master Gardeners will provide a masterclass on creating stunning examples of sustainable, native plant gardening.

Trolley tour departs from The Local Store
Eau Claire

Home & Garden Outdoors

9:45-11am Thursday Aug. 27

Stand in the Light Memory Choir Fall Semester - 10th Anniversary Season

Comprised of people in the early to mid-stages of memory change, their care partners and singing volunteers who come together to share a love of music and singing.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Eau Claire

10am-4pm Thursday Aug. 27

Soft Pastel Exploration: Intermediate to Advanced Levels Instructor Kay Brathol-Hostvet

Geared toward those who have already taken introductory pastel workshops, are fairly accomplished and comfortable with the medium, and have competent drawing skills.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

11am-6pm Thursday Aug. 27

Chippewa Falls Farmers Market

Locally grown produce, syrups, honey, baked goods, meats, arts & crafts, food trucks, and live music.

Riverfront Park
Chippewa Falls

Farmers Markets

noon-3pm Thursday Aug. 27

Wilson Place Museum Guided Tour

Step inside the historic Wilson Place Museum and discover the people, stories, and changing times that shaped Menomonie.

Wilson Place Museum
Menomonie

12:30-5pm Thursday Aug. 27

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Eau Claire's biggest producers-only farmers market is held along the Chippewa River in scenic Downtown Eau Claire under an open-air pavilion. Live entertainment and an Artist's Market on Saturdays.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

12:30pm Thursday Aug. 27

Chippewa River Trolley: Lace, Lumber & Legacy, A Menomonie Mansions & Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a full afternoon that includes a traditional tea service at the historic Oaklawn Inn, a private tour of the grand Wilson Place Mansion, and vintage delights at Old Towne.

Thursday afternoons. Consult website for availability.

Trolley departs from The Local Store
Eau Claire

2-8pm Thursday Aug. 27

Barron County Farmers & Artist Market

An artisan market featuring arts & crafts vendors, food trucks, food vendors, and more, flowers, homemade goods, and more.

County Lane Market & Pantry
Barron

Farmers Markets

4-9pm Thursday Aug. 27

Burger Night on the Farm

Enjoy 100% grassfed burgers and pulled pork, right on the farm. There will be special burgers of the week, live music, trivia, fundraising, events, bingo, and more (schedule online)

Together Farms
Mondovi

Food & Drink

4:30-5:30pm Thursday Aug. 27

Yoga at the Nature Center

Unwind and connect with nature during this beginner-friendly yoga class—perfect for all experience levels. Register by the morning of each event.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

5-9pm Thursday Aug. 27

Pizza Nights at Farm to Fork

Weekly live local music, and good company at the farm. Open Mic Night with Caleb happens the first Thursday of each month.

Farm to Fork
Mondovi

Food & Drink

5pm Thursday Aug. 27

Summer Music at Vino Cappuccino

Outdoor music on the lawn, local wine, wood-fired pizza, and more. Weather permitting.

Vino Cappuccino
Elk Mound

5:15-6pm Thursday Aug. 27

Eaum + Pablo: Pre Show Flow

A pre-concert flow in the park, just before Sounds Like Summer. An all levels yoga class designed to help you move, breathe, connect, and soak up the energy around you.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

6-6:50pm Thursday Aug. 27

Zumba with PS-Get Fit, LLC

Their goal is to share with you the desire to have fun while working out. No experience, skill, coordination, rhythm, etc needed.

Eau Claire Fit Lab
Eau Claire

6-9pm Thursday Aug. 27

PATIO SESSIONS with Emily V.

She plays acoustic versions of a wide variety of music spanning from classic country, rock, and modern pop to provide an experience that can resonate with anyone.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

6-9pm Thursday Aug. 27

LaRose

An acoustic show featuring musicians from the Paul Tweed Band.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

6pm Thursday Aug. 27

Volume One's Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Joe Thielen | John Forrest & the Model Citizens | Weapons of Brass Destruction

Local bands play to the crowd each Thursday in summer. Enjoy food vendors and trucks. Joe Thielen (6pm), John Forrest & the Model Citizens (6:30pm), Weapons of Brass Destruction (7:30pm).

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

6:30-7:45pm Thursday Aug. 27

Reiki Infused Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga combined with Reiki offers a harmonious blend of gentle movement and energy healing

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

6:30-8pm Thursday Aug. 27

Just Dance! Ecstatic Dance Eau Claire

No steps, no partners, and no judgment. Just you and the music, moving freely under the open sky. A practice rooted in freedom of movement.

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

6:30-8pm Thursday Aug. 27

Just Dance! Ecstatic Dance Eau Claire

No steps, no partners, and no judgment. Just you and the music, moving freely under the open sky. A practice rooted in freedom of movement.

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Dance

7-9pm Thursday Aug. 27

Music Bingo @ On the Rocks

Free to play, prizes to win, Rolling progressive Jackpot.

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

7-10pm Thursday Aug. 27

Live Music: Quarteto Ousado

Brazilian Jazz Quartet ft Jordan Cox, Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn, Aidan Schmitt and Nick Poss.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

7pm Thursday Aug. 27

Chippewa River Trolley: Signature Eau Claire Trolley Tour

A charming unique trolley ride through some of EC's most beautiful, interesting, and iconic neighborhoods, districts, and sites.

Consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

7pm Thursday Aug. 27

Sue Orfield and Randy Sinz Live

Sue Orfield and Randy Sinz have been making music together for 20 years. Sue (tenor sax, vocals) freelances in the Minneapolis area and around the Chippewa Valley.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

7:30-9:30pm Thursday Aug. 27

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Jared Kessebaum [3 Shows]

LA-based comedian Jared Kessebaum performs his blend of naive storytelling and witty wordplay. He runs the popular monthly Sawtelle Show in Los Angeles and has appeared on Good Mythical Morning.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

9-10:30pm Thursday Aug. 27

Lunar Eclipse Telescope Viewing

Enjoy a telescope viewing of the partial lunar eclipse, weather permitting. The main eclipse begins around 9:40pm. Hosted by the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society.

Phoenix Park (By the Dog Sculpture)
Eau Claire

Outdoors

9pm Thursday Aug. 27

UNSOLVED HISTORIES: True Crime & the Sultry Sins of Summer, an Eau Claire Dark History Tour

This Summer-Only Tour is a spin-off of our wildly popular DARK HISTORY TOUR. It's an exclusive, late-night deep dive on true crime stories, unsolved murders, and a historical re-enactment of one of Eau Claire's most notorious murders.

The Local Store
Eau Claire