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Mission Ordovician

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

Mission Ordovician Week takes you on a journey back in time to explore life on Earth over 450 million years ago! Discover how the region’s limestone formed under a shallow […]

$15.99 – $24.99

Mission Ordovician

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

Mission Ordovician Week takes you on a journey back in time to explore life on Earth over 450 million years ago! Discover how the region’s limestone formed under a shallow […]

$15.99 – $24.99

2025 DreamBank Dream Summit

DreamBank 821 East Washington Ave, Madison

Calling all dreamers! Join us for the 7th annual American Family Insurance DreamBank Dream Summit – where inspiration meets action! Featuring keynotes Mel Robbins, Valorie Burton and American Family Insurance brand ambassadors the Scott Brothers, plus an inspiring lineup of experts on tech, productivity, lifestyle, personal development and more, this free virtual event will empower […]

Free

2025 Women’s Work Show

Giant Jones Brewing Co. 931 East Main Street Entrance on, S Brearly St Suite 9, Madison

A public celebration showcasing all 2025 applicants to the Women Artist Forward Prize will be held on Thursday, November 13, 5 – 7 pm at Giant Jones Brewery’s Tasting Room, 931 E. Main Street, Madison. Giant Jones Brewing Co. is woman-owned. The two winners of $10,000 prizes and five finalists of $1,000 prizes will be […]

Free

Perspectives: Who is a Farmer?

Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State St., Madison

What does it mean to be a farmer in Wisconsin today? Join us at the Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters for the inaugural event in our new Perspectives series, which connects the past to the present by exploring the diverse faces, stories and voices that shape our state’s history, culture, politics, legacies and more. Hear from […]

Music on the Marsh featuring Don Flemons at The Nature Place

The Nature Place 789 Myrick Park Dr., La Crosse

Music on the Marsh: Dom Flemons Live at The Nature Place Thursday, November 13 | Doors 6 PM | Show 7 PM The Nature Place | La Crosse, WI Join us for an unforgettable evening of American roots music with GRAMMY Award-winning artist Dom Flemons, known around the world as “The American Songster®.” Flemons’ music […]

$30

Documentary Film showing

First Presbyterian Church (FPC) 200 S. Lincoln Ave., Marshfield

The documentary “Plastic People” investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Leading scientists are finding these particles in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. Acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong visited leading scientists around the world and has collaborated with […]

Free of charge

Madison New Music Ensemble

Art + Literature Lab 111 S. Livingston St., Madison

An evening of contemporary classical music. The ensemble is dedicated to the performance of current compositions by contemporary composers whose works are related to the tradition of “written-out music” (concert music) which has been a mainstay of Western musical culture for many years. Founded in 2019, the ensemble comprised of Madison’s professional musicians, play music […]

$15 – $20

Madison New Music Ensemble concert

Arts+Literature Laboratory 111 S. Livingston St. #100, Madison

The Madison New Music Ensemble is pleased to present its third concert at the Arts + Literature Lab on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors/students. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Location: Art + Literature Laboratory, 111 S. Livingston St., Madison, WI

$15 – $20

Matthew West: Don’t Stop Praying Tour

The Riverside Theater 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

Dubbed “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard), Matthew West has notched 38 No.1 songs combined as an artist and songwriter and has been awarded RIAA Gold and Platinum […]

$41.21
Featured

WPR’s Music and Stories hosted by Lori Skelton

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. 224 W. Bruce Street, Milwaukee

Join Wisconsin Public Radio for a night of live music and storytelling in the city of Milwaukee. “Afternoon Classics” host Lori Skelton will guide you through the evening, leading interviews with two local musicians and a Q&A session with the audience. You’ll meet and hear music from Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra cellist Peter J. Thomas and […]

Free

Gunhild Carling: Sweden’s Queen of Swing at the LuCille Tack Center for the Arts

LuCille Tack Center for the Arts 400 N School Street, Spencer

Swedish musical sensation, Gunhild Carling, is an internationally acclaimed superstar whose show is a can’t-miss event! Whether she is singing favorite swing and jazz standards, playing one of many instruments (trumpet, trombone, harmonica, oboe, harp, flute, recorder, or jazz bagpipe) or juggling and tap dancing, Gunhild’s sublime showmanship shines through. And just wait for the […]

$30
Fall Opera Theatre

Fall Opera Theatre

Kenilworth Square East – Jan Serr Studio 1925 E Kenilworth Pl, Milwaukee

Step into a world of drama, passion, and unforgettable music as UWM Opera Theatre takes the stage for its Fall production! Featuring talented student singers bringing you a production of timeless storytelling to life with vibrant energy and artistry. Don’t miss this stunning showcase of voices and vision from the next generation of performers!

$22.00

Chamber Music Milwaukee – Music in the Times of War

Music Building – Recital Hall 2400 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee

Chamber Music Milwaukee presents a concert with the theme of music in times of war, including music of the Holocaust. As part of this event, Jamie Hofman, Director of UWM […]

Free

Little Women the Broadway Musical

Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre – Vilas Hall 821 University Ave, Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Theatre and Drama / University Theatre Presents Little Women The Broadway Musical Book by Allan Knee, Music by Jason Howland, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein Based […]

$10 – $28
Fall Opera Theatre

Fall Opera Theatre

Kenilworth Square East – Jan Serr Studio 1925 E Kenilworth Pl, Milwaukee

Step into a world of drama, passion, and unforgettable music as UWM Opera Theatre takes the stage for its Fall production! Featuring talented student singers bringing you a production of timeless storytelling to life with vibrant energy and artistry. Don’t miss this stunning showcase of voices and vision from the next generation of performers!

$22.00