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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

Ballet Floor Barre at MAM

Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee

Begin your Saturday with a 60-minute class that blends traditional classical ballet barre and floorwork. Feel the ballet burn without the barre through turnout, core engagement, proper alignment, and isolations […]

$10 – $25

Brunch with Santa at Garver Feed Mill

Garver Feed Mill 3241 Garver Green, Madison

✨ Brunch with Santa at Garver Feed Mill ✨ Saturday, December 20 • 9 AM–2 PM • Atrium, Lounge & Patio Celebrate the season with a festive brunch experience at […]

$25 – $45

Storytime with Santa at Manitowoc Public Library

Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc

Santa Claus is coming to town and he’s bringing a festive story to share! Gather the family for a cozy storytime on Saturday, December 20, from 10-11 AM in the […]

Admission is Free!

Flute-Cake!: A Melodious Celebration of the Holiday Season Performed by Flute Cocktail

https://www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/flute-cake-melodious-celebration-holiday-season-performed-flute-cocktail-24003 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc

Flute Cocktail—Manitowoc’s premiere flute choir—will be appearing at Manitowoc Public Library to Make the Season even Bright-er on Saturday, December 20, from 10:30-11:30 AM! The whole family can enjoy some […]

Admission is Free!

Holiday Pops at the Weidner

The Weidner 2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay

Holiday Pops at The Weidner featuring The Dudley Birder Chorale & Weidner Philharmonic.

Gifts of the Season – Matinee

Germantown Performing Arts Center W180 N11501 N. River Lane, Germantown

Enjoy a memorable holiday concert with all the trimmings – holiday classics, sing-along and selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker with ballet performance by members of the Nancy Dianne Studio of Dance. Conductor – Alexander Mandl Program Leroy Anderson, A Christmas Festival Overture Peter Tchaikovsky, Selections from The Nutcracker with Ballet performed by dancers from the Nancy Dianne […]

$12 – $25

Hootenanny Circle Sing

Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center 504 S. Brearly St., Madison

Join Wild Hog and Yahara River for a monthly singalong playalong hootenanny. Free and open to the public, with donations accepted. Bring voices and stringed and other compatible instruments to […]

Free

NutKracken 2: Christmas Island

Wisconsin Masonic Center 301 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison

Join us for an all-new, all-ages show set under the sea, featuring all your favorite Nutcracker music, bright silly costumes, and eye-popping live circus performances. When the Rogue Ringmaster suddenly […]

$12 – $18

Torchlit Hike

Devil’s Lake State Park S5975 Park Road, Baraboo

Join the Friends of Devil’s Lake for our winter Torchlit Hike! Enjoy a 1.5-mile family-friendly torchlit hike through the Northern Lights Campground, then warm up by a roaring campfire accompanied […]

Paint Nite: Winter Glimmer

The V, VFW Post 1318 2740 Ski Ln, Fitchburg

Put a little more color in your week and join us for an Original Paint Nite party! No experience necessary, just bring your creative side to The V, VFW Post […]

$49.00

Chant Claire: Drop Down, Ye Heavens

Immanuel Presbyterian Church 1100 N. Astor Street, Milwaukee

This winter season, embrace the mystery and majesty of “Drop Down, Ye Heavens,” a stirring program centered around Judith Weir’s evocative setting of the ancient Advent text. We are thrilled to present this performance at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, a Milwaukee landmark known for its stunning architecture and rich musical heritage. Set within the soaring Gothic […]

$16
La Crosse Symphony Orchestra

La Crosse Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Glories

Viterbo University Fine Arts Center 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse

Join the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra for Holiday Glories. The wonderful Wisconsin-born soprano Emily Birsan — now one of Chicago’s indispensable classical artists — returns. Following her exquisite “St. Caecila […]

Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular

The Riverside Theater 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

Celebrate the season with the Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular featuring dazzling illusions, breathtaking, grand-scale magic, and festive surprises for the whole family. This high-energy, interactive show blends their signature […]

The Long and the Short of It Benefit

The Coffee House 2717 E. Hampshire St., Milwaukee

As the year’s longest night and shortest day bring their magic to our calendar, we celebrate with songs that reflect on these changes. Join us for an evening with some […]

$5 – $15