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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

The Fisherman’s Daughters

Stackner Cabaret 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee

This heartwarming Wisconsin musical is a testament to the power of sisterhood and self-discovery. When a governor’s order uproots the small village of Fish Creek to make way for Peninsula State Park, two sisters must confront their fears and fight for the home they love. This charming show comes direct from Northern Sky Theater and […]

$25

The Lehman Trilogy

Checota Powerhouse Theater 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee

Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Play, The Lehman Trilogy is a riveting tour-de-force that is sure to captivate the imagination. In 1844, a young man from Germany stands on a New York dockside dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers, and an American epic […]

$25

Pilates at MAM

Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee

Begin your Saturday with a 60-minute all-levels class that blends classic Pilates fundamentals with yoga postures and gentle stretching specifically designed for dancers. The class begins with breathing, followed by basic mat work and gentle stretching. Balancing strength and awareness of the body, this class includes exercises in tabletop position and postures for low back […]

$10 – $25

Encaustic Studio Workshop- Beeswax Painting

Buzz in Art Studios 4472 County Road J, Arnott

Spend four immersive hours creating a beeswax painting while working with encaustic (beeswax) in a fully equipped studio with Jessie Fritsch at Buzz in Art Studios. Create on two small panels or one 8×10″ or 8×8″ wood panel. • Saturday, January 17 — 10am-2pm This longer session allows for layering, detail, and the option to […]

$90

Hootenanny Singalong

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

Wild Hog and Yahara River join forces for a monthly singalong playalong hootenanny. Free and open to the public, with donations accepted. Come down with voices and stringed and other compatible instruments to share your songs and the favorite songs of others.

Free

Mini Wax Workshop- Encaustic Painting

Buzz in Art Studios 4472 County Road J, Arnott

Create a beeswax painting with encaustic artist Jessie Fritsch at Buzz in Art Studios. • Saturday, January 17 — 3:00–5:00 PM (Afternoon Session) This 2-hour workshop is perfect for beginners and first-time guests. You’ll learn one encaustic technique and complete a finished artwork in a small-group studio setting. Choose ONE technique: • Representational Painting • […]

$50

Trio Mediæval: “Folk Songs”

St. Joseph Chapel 1515 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee

Norwegian and Scandinavian folk songs were a part of daily events and special occasions throughout history. The program features a selection of love songs, wedding tunes, lullabies, and instrumental dances. Most intriguing are the Medieval ballads that recount tales of nobles, knights, and maidens. Skol!

$10.00 – $70.00

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 by hot cocoa, s’mores, and campfire sing-along. This event is free; donations are welcome. Snowshoes available (weather depending). Bundle up and enjoy the outdoors in […]

Cave After Dark; Winter Escape

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

The “Winter Escape” at Cave of the Mounds is a Hawaiian-themed party designed to bring a burst of tropical warmth to the chilly Midwest winter. Guests are invited to trade their winter coats and adorn their Hawaiian shirts and beach hats as they explore the uniquely lit cave. The Cave will feature ambient lighting, while […]

$44.99

Salon Piano Series presents Adam Neiman

Farley’s House of Pianos 6522 Seybold Rd, Madison

Program includes: Brahms, Prokofi ev, Rachmaninoff Acclaimed as a thought-provoking, charismatic performer, Adam Neiman, one of today’s preeminent American classical pianists, “plays with imagination and authority” (Chicago Tribune).

$10 – $45

Bent Grass

Cup O Joy Music Venue 525 N Taylor St, Green Bay

BENT GRASS: instrumentation includes Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Stand-Up Bass, Dobro and four part harmonies, traditional and original FOLK, BLUEGRASS & GOSPEL Show 7:30pm, Doors 6:45pm, Early Birds come in 6:30-6:45pm

$11.90