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Creative Writing Workshop: Story in Place and Timen

Noa Johnson 5607 County Road C, Spring Green

July 18-20, 2025 | Friday 12:30pm – Sunday 3pm Join award-winning author Geoff Herbach for an unforgettable weekend writing retreat at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin (July 18-20). Unlock the power of pacing and vivid detail to elevate your fiction or memoir, all while drawing creative inspiration from Wright’s iconic architecture. Whether you’re refining a project […]

$1800

The Comedy of Errors

It’s the Comedy of… Mistaken identities Stolen jewelry Quack medicine Missed meals Families reunited Love at first sight. It’s Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors, presented by Madison Shakespeare Company for two […]

$20

Home Garden Tour

home gardens in Lake Mills LAKE MILLS

Friends of the L.D. Fargo Public Library in Lake Mills will host a home garden tour on Saturday, July 19, from 9am to 2pm, rain or shine. Admission is $10 to tour 5 gardens. Look for local artists in the gardens. Proceeds from the tour will be used for the library expansion project. The Friends […]

$10 – $12

River Walks: Spotted Knapweed Pull at Wisconsin Point

Wisconsin Point Parking Lot #5 Wisconsin Point Rd, Superior, WI 54880, Superior

Join us for some community stewardship on Wisconsin Point! The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve host this volunteer event focused on removing spotted knapweed from the Lot #5 section of Wisconsin Point. Spotted knapweed is a prolific non-local plant that, when widespread, can prevent native plants from […]

Free

Grow and Gather: Companion Planting

Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center 5607 County Road C, Spring Green

Companion planting is at the center of any good organic gardening plan. Join Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman, in the Kitchen Garden at Taliesin to learn how to harness the power of companion planting and create a happier and healthier garden! We will discuss common plant companionships, as well as common plant families to better understand […]

$45

Hilldale Summer Sidewalk Sale

Hilldale 726 N. Midvale Blvd., Madison

Soak up the savings—and the sun—at Hilldale’s Summer Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, July 19. Shops will spill into the sunshine with sidewalk steals, sizzling sales, and sweet surprises. Score deals on seasonal staples, sip something icy between stops, and bop along to live music while you browse. It’s the perfect excuse to bring your bestie, […]

Free

For Liberty & Union: A Civil War Living History Experience

Old World Wisconsin W372 S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle

In partnership with military history interpreters Badger Light Infantry, Old World Wisconsin presents For Liberty & Union: A Civil War Living History Experience. Explore the impact of Wisconsin’s communities in the American Civil War in the theater of battle and at home. For 2025, Old World will focus on the 26th Wisconsin regiment, a group […]

H. H. Bennett Studio 150th Anniversary Celebration

H.H. Bennett Studio 215 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the H. H. Bennett photography studio during this exciting exploration of Wisconsin Dells history! From tintypes of rocky cliffs and placid waters to action shots of daring leaps and river crossings, learn how H. H. Bennett brought naturalists, tourism and more to the Dells—and how the Dells shaped Bennett’s signature […]

Shakespeare in the Park presents The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition

Humboldt Park 3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee

Optimist Theatre’s free Shakespeare in the Park presents of The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition Grab your lawn chair and picnic snacks for a totally rad Shakespearean summer—where sun, swagger, and sharp-tongued banter rule the stage! This year’s productions, The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About […]

Free

As American as Apple Pie – Pavilion in the Woods

Grand Masonic Lodge 36275 Sunset Dr, Dousman

The Palmyra-Eagle Community Band will be offering a summer concert series called “As American as Apple Pie” at parks and concert venues in southeastern Wisconsin. The concert will feature familiar songs from the movies, television, and the theater, as well as patriotic favorites. Audiences will recognize and enjoy selections from this extensive playlist: The Phantom […]

Free
Film Farm & Culture Fest of Wausau

Film Farm & Culture Fest of Wausau: The Outpost (L’avamposto)

Woodson History Center 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau

FFCFW is an annual summer and fall meeting point for audiences and young filmmakers to celebrate the finest independent cinema and storytelling about farm and culture. The festival program includes eight curated award-winning feature fiction and documentary films from around the world. Film: The Outpost (L’avamposto) Directed by: Edvardo Morabito Production Countries: Brazil, Italy Production […]

$11.28

Swing into Summer

Birch Creek Music Performance Center 3821 Cty Rd E, Egg Harbor

The nationally and internationally acclaimed Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra brings chemistry, charisma, and top-tier musicianship. Jazz I and II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles open each evening.

$35 – $42

Cave After Dark

Cave of the Mounds 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds

Cave After Dark Presents: Summer Soiree Celebrate the beauty of summer with an enchanting evening at our Summer Soirée. Begin your experience with a complimentary beverage & appetizer. Then an optional tour of Karst View Hike for breathtaking views of the area’s unique geological features, including the rugged beauty of karst formations. Then wander through […]

$44.99

A Hero’s Homecoming

Kettle Moraine High School Prism Arts Center 349 N Oak Crest Drive, Wales

Set at the end of World War II, this ballet celebrates our nation’s heroes and their heartfelt stories of love and resilience. Join us for a jazz-fueled ballet performance filled with laughter, romance, and history, brought to life by professional ballet dancers, both local and from around the country, and live local jazz musicians playing […]

$25

Dance Fabulous Presents: It’s Fabulous!!! A Variety Burlesque Cabaret

Atwood Music Hall 1925 Winnebago Avenue, Madison

Get ready for a night of pure fabulousness! Dance Fabulous presents a one-night-only show: ‘It’s Fabulous!!! A Variety Burlesque Cabaret’ at the NEW Atwood Music Hall, Saturday, July 19th at 8pm. Packed with raucous musical theater numbers, a very special hits countdown, and lessons on how to “adult” from a twist on classic childhood television. […]

$25 – $45

For Liberty & Union: A Civil War Living History Experience

Old World Wisconsin W372 S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle

In partnership with military history interpreters Badger Light Infantry, Old World Wisconsin presents For Liberty & Union: A Civil War Living History Experience. Explore the impact of Wisconsin’s communities in the American Civil War in the theater of battle and at home. For 2025, Old World will focus on the 26th Wisconsin regiment, a group […]