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FMPL Fall Book Sale

Madison Public Library – Central 201 W Mifflin St, Madison

Explore an amazing selection of $1 paperbacks, $2 hardbacks, and higher-priced treasures. Don’t miss your chance to snag gently-used books at unbeatable prices!

Free

Wisconsin Chefs, Farmers, and the Magic of Locally Produced Food: A Speaking Event

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Riverview Room 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire

Lori Fredrich will share the inspiration behind Wisconsin Field to Fork, a unique cookbook which weaves the stories of local farmers with 70 chef-driven recipes using Wisconsin-grown ingredients. She’ll also present a brief reading of Chef Jan Kelly’s forward to the book, which offers a unique perspective on the value of local food.

Free

Eww!! The Grossest Jobs Throughout History

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Riverview Room 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire

Get ready for laughs, learning, and a whole lot of “eww!” as author CHRISTINE VIRNIG dives into the stinkiest, slimiest, and most surprising jobs from history featured in her book Waist-Deep in Dung: A Stomach-Churning Look at the Grossest Jobs Throughout History. From poop scoopers to grave robbers to TP holders, Christine brings history to […]

Free

Pint-Sized Concert at Uncommon Pints in Rothschild

Uncommon Pints 27 Brown Boulevard, Rothschild

Join WPR and the CWSO Bassoon Ensemble for an evening of classical favorites, pop covers and craft brews. We’ll be at Uncommon Pints from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Grab a friend and spend the evening supporting local music, local radio and local beer! Standing room is guaranteed. Seating is on a first-come, first […]

Hello, Beautiful! With Kelsey Healy

Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc

During a time of the year when everyone is using makeup to look as spooky or outlandish as possible, we thought we’d go in a different direction. Local makeup artist, Kelsey Healy, will be conducting a class in basic techniques for you to attain your best looks, from a day at work to a night […]

Admission is Free!
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WPR’s 2nd Annual Classical Music Day

Bradley Symphony Center 212 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

Join Wisconsin Public Radio with “Drivetime Classics” host Jason Heilman for an evening of classical music featuring young musicians in Milwaukee. Spend the evening celebrating and supporting classical music performed […]

Free

Middleton Community Fall Concert

Middleton Performing Arts Center 2100 Bristol Street, Middleton High School, Middleton

Middleton Community Orchestra Fall Concert October 22, 2025 Ryan Tani, MCO principal conductor Come meet Ryan Tani, associate conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony and here our beautiful Fall concert. https://middletoncommunityorchestra.org/ https://mailchi.mp/61e7b5ac70ad/mco_10222025 Fall Concert: October 22, 2025 Middleton Performing Arts Center 7:30 pm Tickets $20 at the door and at Willy St. Coop West. Students admitted […]

$20.

Fruit Bats (solo)

Stoughton Opera House 381 East Main Street, Stoughton

Baby Man, the new album by Fruit Bats, is like nothing else in Grammy-nominated songwriter Eric D. Johnson’s catalog. Little in the arc of his career—including Fruit Bats’ evolution from home recording project to rollicking roadshow, his solo output, and his work with Bonny Light Horseman—points the way to this album, in which his only […]

$30