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Houseplant

Houseplant

Mo’s Irish Pub 142 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

Formed during the isolation of 2020, Houseplant has steadily evolved into a genre-fluid band rooted in Louisville, Kentucky, blending improvisation, indie-rock storytelling, lush psychedelic soundscapes, and groove-driven rhythm. The band’s […]

$12.98

Creating Cash Blackbear: Understanding the Woman Behind the Badge

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

Marcie Rendon, a celebrated member of the White Earth Nation and award‑winning playwright and poet, will delve into the creation of her breakout character, Cash Blackbear—a tough, intuitive young Ojibwe woman whose roots in rural 1970s Minnesota have resonated deeply with Midwestern readers. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of Rendon’s process for crafting authentic Native […]

Free

UW-Madison’s Annual Art Department Fall Open House

Art Lofts 111 N. Frances Street, Madison

Saturday, October 25th, from 12 to 5 pm. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 25th, from 12 to 5 pm, as the Art Department at UW-Madison hosts their annual Fall Open House. This event is FREE and invites prospective students interested in studying at UW-Madison and the general public to interact and celebrate the Art […]

Free

Dickey Chapelle: Defending Democracy Through Journalism

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

From Iwo Jima to Vietnam, Dickey Chapelle reported from the front lines of the world’s most consequential struggles for freedom, fearlessly pursuing the truth no matter how deeply buried. Unlike many of her peers who blindly believed the government’s line, Dickey insisted on witnessing world events with her own eyes even if that meant marching […]

Free

Marathon County Historical Society presents History Speaks – Building the Erie Canal

Woodson History Center 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau

The Marathon County Historical Society is proud to welcome Brett Barker as our guest speaker for its History Speaks series at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Woodson History Center (410 McIndoe Street, Wausau). Two hundred years ago the Erie Canal was completed, a 363-mile waterway that connected the Great Lakes and […]

Free

Reflections of a Daughter as the Caregiver of Her Mother

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

Harjani will share her deeply personal journey as a caregiver—a path that ultimately led to the creation of her powerful book, Postcards from Within: Random Ramblings of an Ordinary Human. Reflecting on the emotional, practical, and spiritual lessons learned through caregiving, Harjani will reveal how the experience shaped her perspective and her writing. Through stories […]

Free

Music in the Age of Streaming

https://www.cvbookfest.org/events 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire

Liz Pelly is the author of Mood Machine, a critical investigation into the origins of Spotify and the impacts of streaming on music and culture. Drawing on over 100 interviews with musicians and industry insiders, Pelly’s book takes readers to the inner workings of today’s highly consolidated record business, showing what has changed as music […]

Free

Halloween Extravaganza!

Devil’s Lake State Park S5975 Park Road, Baraboo

Join the Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park for our annual Halloween Extravaganza! From 4-6 pm, we’ll have free pumpkin carving and kid’s crafts. As dusk falls, join us for a family-friendly torchlit hike followed by a bonfire, hot cocoa, and so much s’mores! Costumes welcome! Events take place at the Rock Elm Shelter (North […]

Free

Cabaret Baroque: Les Goûts Réunis

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 914 Knapp St, Milwaukee

This program by an unusual trio of duo harpsichord, lute, and recorder, focuses on a collection of suites composed in 1724 by François Couperin. Also included are works by Denis Gaultier, Domenico Scarlatti, Arcangelo Corelli, and the Canzoni by Vincenzo Pellegrini.

$30 – $70

Haunted Mine Tours

Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums 405 E. Main St., Platteville

Platteville’s spookiest Halloween tradition returns with ghost miners around every corner! Descend 50 feet underground, deep into the past, and experience a mine illuminated by candles and lantern light as you discover historical truths that are stranger than fiction. We dare you to visit Platteville’s most popular underground Halloween event! Prepare for a one-of-a-kind experience!

$8 – $65

Magoo

The Riverside Theater 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

Magoo is a progressive bluegrass quartet based in Denver, CO, redefining the boundaries of traditional bluegrass with a fresh, contemporary approach. Known for their electrifying live performances, the band creates […]

Free

The Epilogue: A Gathering

Leona’s Pizzeria 406 Galloway Street, Eau Claire

Please join book festival volunteers and supporters to celebrate the end of our 26th Chippewa Valley Book Festival. We will be gathering in the venue space at Leona’s Pizzeria in downtown Eau Claire. Pizza and beverages will be available for purchase, but camaraderie will be included free of charge. No registration is required. Doors open […]

Free

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Madison, WI

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East 4402 E Washington Ave, Madison

North America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Madison, WI! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. […]

$77.16

Bonita Rose Piano COncert

Woman’s Club 108 S. Jackson, Janesville

The MacDowell Music Club presents Bonita Rose, acclaimed pianist, in concert on October 25, 2025, at the Woman’s Club in Janesville, WI. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. There is […]

Free

Cave After Dark: Brave the Cave!!!

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

Cave After Dark Presents; BRAVE THE CAVE!!! Unleash your inner ghoul and celebrate Halloween early in the depths of the Cave! This adults-only event will feature LIVE MUSIC echoing through […]

Tales of the Creepy and Scary

The Pump House Regional Arts Center 119 King st, La Crosse

The Bluff Country Tale Spinners slither back onto the Pump House stage with more Tales of the Creepy and Scary. Stories of mysterious figures, unfortunate events, and creaking floorboards will raise the hair on the back of your neck. It may be best to bring a friend to hold your hand and keep watch for […]

$15 – $20

UnSpoken_CupOJoy Benefit_Green Bay WI

cup o joy info@cupojoy.com, Wisconsin

UnSpoken brings their hits to support CupOJoy. One show only at 7pm in Cup3. This will be a ticketed Benefit for CupOJoy to help us raise funds to support the […]

$29

The Rush Tribute Project

The Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee

The RUSH Tribute Project is an homage to one of the most enduring and influential bands in rock music. Combining skilled musicianship with exciting performances, The RUSH Tribute Project (known […]

$47.18

Steam Machine Concert & Green Apple Homecoming

GREEN APPLE HOMECOMING featuring Steam Machine in concert at Mosquito Hill Nature Center (N3880 Rogers Rd., New London, WI) at 7 PM. Admission $15, children 12 and under $5. Steam […]

$5 – $15

Menomonee Falls Symphony Fall Concert – Vivaldi’s Seasons

Hamilton Fine Arts Center W220 N6151 Town Line Road, Sussex

Celebrate the Menomonee Falls Symphony’s fall season opener with selections from Vivaldi’s memorable Four Seasons featuring Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Associate Concertmaster Jeanyi Kim. The evening‘s bill also includes Paul Dukas’ […]

$12 – $20

Opera Classics

Michelsen Hall, UWSP Noel Fine Arts Center 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point

Monteverdi Chorale and UWSP Opera Workshop Present: “Opera Classics” An unforgettable performance of opera favorites, featuring student and faculty artists

Experience the magic of opera as Monteverdi Chorale joins forces with […]

$20,
Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

Broadway Theatre Center Studio Theater, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI, Milwaukee

WORLD PREMIERE Bed and Breakfast of the Damned By Cameron McNary Directed by Jaimelyn Gray ABOUT THE PLAY Written by Cameron McNary, this World Premiere BED AND BREAKFAST OF THE […]

$20

Author Leif Enger discusses “I Cheerfully Refuse”

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

Bestselling, award-winning novelist, LEIF ENGER, a story-teller “of great humanity and huge heart” (Minneapolis Star Tribune), will discuss his most recent novel, I Cheerfully Refuse. Set in a not-too-distant America roiled by climate change and societal collapse, I Cheerfully Refuse is the tale of a bereaved and pursued musician, the affable Rainy, who sets sail […]

Free
Houseplant

Houseplant

Formed during the isolation of 2020, Houseplant has steadily evolved into a genre-fluid band rooted in Louisville, Kentucky, blending improvisation, indie-rock storytelling, lush psychedelic soundscapes, and groove-driven rhythm. The band’s music lives at the intersection of structure and exploration—balancing emotionally resonant songwriting with an open-ended, collaborative approach to performance. While the early years saw Houseplant […]

$12.98
Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

WORLD PREMIERE Bed and Breakfast of the Damned By Cameron McNary Directed by Jaimelyn Gray ABOUT THE PLAY Written by Cameron McNary, this World Premiere BED AND BREAKFAST OF THE DAMNED is a classic, door-slamming, Feydeau-style sex farce… with zombies. When young couple Ben and Melissa find shelter from the zombie apocalypse at the cozy […]

$20
Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

WORLD PREMIERE Bed and Breakfast of the Damned By Cameron McNary Directed by Jaimelyn Gray ABOUT THE PLAY Written by Cameron McNary, this World Premiere BED AND BREAKFAST OF THE DAMNED is a classic, door-slamming, Feydeau-style sex farce… with zombies. When young couple Ben and Melissa find shelter from the zombie apocalypse at the cozy […]

$20
Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

WORLD PREMIERE Bed and Breakfast of the Damned By Cameron McNary Directed by Jaimelyn Gray ABOUT THE PLAY Written by Cameron McNary, this World Premiere BED AND BREAKFAST OF THE DAMNED is a classic, door-slamming, Feydeau-style sex farce… with zombies. When young couple Ben and Melissa find shelter from the zombie apocalypse at the cozy […]

$20
Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

WORLD PREMIERE Bed and Breakfast of the Damned By Cameron McNary Directed by Jaimelyn Gray ABOUT THE PLAY Written by Cameron McNary, this World Premiere BED AND BREAKFAST OF THE DAMNED is a classic, door-slamming, Feydeau-style sex farce… with zombies. When young couple Ben and Melissa find shelter from the zombie apocalypse at the cozy […]

$20
Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

WORLD PREMIERE Bed and Breakfast of the Damned By Cameron McNary Directed by Jaimelyn Gray ABOUT THE PLAY Written by Cameron McNary, this World Premiere BED AND BREAKFAST OF THE DAMNED is a classic, door-slamming, Feydeau-style sex farce… with zombies. When young couple Ben and Melissa find shelter from the zombie apocalypse at the cozy […]

$20
Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

Broadway Theatre Center Studio Theater, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI, Milwaukee

WORLD PREMIERE Bed and Breakfast of the Damned By Cameron McNary Directed by Jaimelyn Gray ABOUT THE PLAY Written by Cameron McNary, this World Premiere BED AND BREAKFAST OF THE DAMNED is a classic, door-slamming, Feydeau-style sex farce… with zombies. When young couple Ben and Melissa find shelter from the zombie apocalypse at the cozy […]

$20
Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

Broadway Theatre Center Studio Theater, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI, Milwaukee

WORLD PREMIERE Bed and Breakfast of the Damned By Cameron McNary Directed by Jaimelyn Gray ABOUT THE PLAY Written by Cameron McNary, this World Premiere BED AND BREAKFAST OF THE DAMNED is a classic, door-slamming, Feydeau-style sex farce… with zombies. When young couple Ben and Melissa find shelter from the zombie apocalypse at the cozy […]

$20
Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

Bed and Breakfast of the Damned

Broadway Theatre Center Studio Theater, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI, Milwaukee

WORLD PREMIERE Bed and Breakfast of the Damned By Cameron McNary Directed by Jaimelyn Gray ABOUT THE PLAY Written by Cameron McNary, this World Premiere BED AND BREAKFAST OF THE DAMNED is a classic, door-slamming, Feydeau-style sex farce… with zombies. When young couple Ben and Melissa find shelter from the zombie apocalypse at the cozy […]

$20