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The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!

Starlight Theater at MYArts 1055 E Mifflin St, Madison

When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest […]

$40.00

Cave & Cocktails

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

Join us for a brand-new concert series! Sip with the stalactites, underground in a Happy Hour like setting. Unwind where the music echoes through stone and time. This unique pairing ~ live local music with the underground magic of the Cave. Enjoy refreshing drinks, mingle in the glow of cave lights, and let the rhythm […]

$39.99

A Christmas Carol

Capitol Theater at Overture Center 201 State St, Madison

Our signature production transports audiences into the world of Charles Dickens’ Victorian England & the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Join us as the ghosts of Scrooge’s past, present, and future teach him about generosity and the joy of giving! A Madison tradition for over 40 years, with a message that still resonates today. Recommended for ages […]

$49.00

Holiday Gift Gallery

Holiday Gift Gallery 130 W Maple Ave, Beaver Dam

The Holiday Gift Gallery is open from now until January 10th with extended hours in December, Wednesday thru Sunday, and located at the Dodge County Center for the Arts (DCCA) at 130 W Maple Ave, Beaver Dam, WI (920-314-6278) www.dodgecountyarts.org You will experience unique, one-of-a-kind artwork including Art by NCS with acrylic painting and pressed […]

Free

Holiday Open House in Support of Habitat for Humanity with Grace Weber

DreamBank 821 East Washington Ave, Madison

Enjoy a festive evening filled with seasonal fun, local treats and a holiday house craft for a cause – plus a special musical performance! Join us at DreamBank in Madison, WI for this in-person special event and performance! ‘Tis the season to be merry, spread community cheer and make an impact! You and your family […]

Free

Festively Sweet: Holiday Cookie Decorating with Fern & Flour

Manitowoc Public Librray 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc

Fern & Flour Bakery is a local gourmet bakery that offers expertly handcrafted desserts suited for any celebration. During this cookie decorating class taking place in Manitowoc Public Library’s Idea Box Makerspace on Thursday, December 11, from 6-7:30 PM, Fern & Flour’s owner, Stephanie Fulton, will guide participants through different piping techniques using Royal Icing […]

Admission is Free!!!

Tales from the Taproom 5: A StorySlam for Adults (21+) at PetSkull Brewing Company

PetSkull Brewing Company 1015 Buffalo Street, Manitowoc

It’s time for the final “Tales from the Taproom” of 2025! No props, no notes. Just five minutes and a true, personal, favorite story. It’s your last opportunity of the year to step-up to the microphone in Manitowoc’s premiere True Story Zone! The theme for this year-end finale at PetSkull Brewing Company, sponsored by Seehafer […]

Admission is Free!

Ornament Making Class

Camp Createability 4230 Argosy Court, Madison

Create your own stunning holiday ornaments using vibrant alcohol inks! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn simple techniques to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind designs. Each participant will make two unique […]

$30

Book Talk: Too Poor to Die by Amy Shea

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

Arts + Literature Laboratory and Madison Death Studio welcomes Amy Shea for a discussion of her book, Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins, on Thursday, December 11, 7:00pm. Free admission. Shea will be in conversation with Kendra Deja, Executive Director of Solace Friends, an adult family home supporting unhoused […]

Free

In Hein Sight

Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre 117 W. Maple Ave., Beaver Dam

Prepared to be wowed as you relive the iconic humor and heartwarming moments of a classic TV variety show which brilliantly combines the best of comedy sketches, along with a […]

$20

AVB Community Band Christmas Concert

Weidner Center for the Performing Arts 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay

Join the 75-member AVB Community Band for a wonderful evening of holiday and Christmas classics titled “Come Together … Awe and Delight!” on Thursday, December 11, at 7 p.m. at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay. There is no admission charge, with donations […]

Free with donations accepted

Barrymore Theatre Presents “Baristas vs Billionaires”

Barrymore Theatre 2090 Atwood Ave., Madison

Experience the Wisconsin premiere of the feature documentary “Baristas vs Billionaires.” Narrated by Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon, Buffalo-based baristas organize and act, exposing the company’s union-busting tactics while explaining in their own words how they’re going to win this fight for their union—Starbucks Workers United (SBWU)— and their livelihoods! A new generation of workers […]

$15

Carols & Classics with the Florentine Opera

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

Step into the warm glow of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for Carols & Classics—an evening of peaceful reflection and timeless music. With a special performance by the Milwaukee Children’s Choir, it’s a quiet, beautiful escape from the holiday rush. Featuring Head of Music: Aurelia Andrews Soprano: Jamila Drecker-Waxman Mezzo-Soprano: Lauryn Nelson Tenor: Zach Taylor Baritone: […]

$37

Glorias! Monteverdi Chorale Christmas Concert

St Stephen Catholic Church 1401 Clark Street, Stevens Point

We gather at St. Stephen Catholic Church once again for Glorias, our beloved Christmas concert, a holiday tradition in Stevens Point. This year’s performance will feature two majestic works: Oratorio de Noël, Op. 12, by Camille Saint-Saëns and Gloria in D major, RV 589, by Antonio Vivaldi performed with the Monteverdi Chorale, Monteverdi Chamber Chorale, […]

$5 – $35

Leo Kottke

Stoughton Opera House 381 East Main Street, Stoughton

Acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke was born in Athens, Georgia, but left town after a year and a half. Raised in 12 different states, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, flirting with both violin and trombone, before abandoning Stravinsky for the guitar at age 11. Kottke’s 1971 major-label debut, “Mudlark,” positioned him […]

$45