Symphonic Tastings with the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra
2025-10-03 08:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Heid Music Appleton, 308 E College Ave, Appleton, 54911, United States
Ever wondered what goes on behind the maestro’s baton? Curious about classical music but don’t know where to start? Join us for Symphonic Tastings, a unique and delicious three-part workshop series designed to demystify the concert experience in a fun, relaxed, and interactive environment!
Each evening, you’ll embark on a sensory journey, getting a true “taste” of what an orchestra concert experience looks like. Learn more here.

Bayfield Apple Festival
2025-10-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-05 09:00 - 17:00
Celebrate the fall harvest with us in Bayfield, Wisconsin! Enjoy various apple orchard events and tours, and come downtown for live music, food and craft vendors, and the Spectrum Carnival.
We hope to see you on October 3, 4 and 5, 2025!

Korea Day Celebration & Symphony Orchestra Concert
2025-10-03 16:30 - 21:00 | Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts – Bader Hall, 2419 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, 53212, United States
The Korean American Faculty & Staff Association at UWM and Korean American Association of Milwaukee host the 2025 KOREA Day (한국의 날) Celebration.
The event will kick off with a variety of activities, such as K-Pop dance performances, Korean songs, a show-and-tell about Korea, and Taekwondo demonstrations by students and community members. Later in the evening, there will be Korean food tastings, exhibitions, and traditional Korean craft making and games. Admission for this portion is free.
The highlight of the event, the 2025 Korea Day Concert, will begin at 7:30 p.m. The UWM Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Jun Kim, will perform with an internationally acclaimed Korean soloist. Concert details and program TBA.

Black Light & Brew
2025-10-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Cave of the Mounds, 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, 53517, United States
**Every Friday through November** Cave of the Mounds is thrilled to announce the launch of its exclusive Blacklight & Brews Tour, an enchanting and unforgettable experience designed for adults. This unique 1-hour tour promises a captivating journey through the cave, illuminated by ultraviolet lights that reveal the dazzling beauty of fluorescent minerals and formations. One drink is included.
Important Information for Attendees
Age Restriction: This event is strictly for guests aged 21 and over. Children and infants will not be permitted entry.
ID Requirement: All guests must bring a valid photo ID for entry.
Ticket Information: Tickets for the Backlight & Brews Tour are non-refundable.
Please note that the tours are held in the dark.

WPR Pint-Sized Concert at Honest Dog Books in Bayfield
2025-10-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Honest Dog Books, 38 S 2nd St, Bayfield, 54814, United States
WPR is bringing live classical music to local venues. Join us for an evening of classical favorites, pop covers, meads and ciders. We’ll be at Honest Dog Books in Bayfield with Bach to Pop Strings. Bring a friend or your family and spend the evening supporting local music and WPR radio.
Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase before and during the event.
Bach to Pop includes members of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra including Lian Ojakangas & Amy Eichers on violin, Kelli Barker on viola, and Byron Klimek on cello.

Blacksmithing Workshops at Wade House
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Wade House Historic Site, W7965 State Highway 23, Greenbush, 53026
Learn the art of blacksmithing at Wade House!
Strike while the iron is hot, hear the “clang” of the hammer and feel the heat from the forge as you learn the art of blacksmithing in our 1860s-era Dockstader Blacksmith Shop at Wade House. During your forging tutorial, you’ll shape unique knives from various materials and customize the handles with your own design to make a distinctive, one-of-a-kind knife. Full-day workshop participants will forge two knives, while half-day participants will forge one knife. Forging items with your own hands is a unique experience you won’t soon forget—register now to create a custom souvenir and reserve your spot.
13+
More dates:
Full-day Workshop | Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Half-day Workshop | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Half-day Workshop | Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Half-day Workshop | Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Autumn Music Fest - Sturgeon Bay
2025-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE, 330 Jefferson St, Sturgeon Bay, 54235, United States
Experience an unforgettable evening of passion, elegance, and musical brilliance as acclaimed pianist Kate Boyd joins forces with the renowned Griffon String Quartet. Kate brings to life Das Jahr, H. 385—Fanny Mendelssohn’s evocative and rarely performed masterpiece that captures the emotional essence of the changing seasons. The program also features Mozart’s beloved Piano Quartet No. 2, a work of sparkling beauty and profound expression. This powerful collaboration promises to uplift and inspire, celebrating the timeless artistry of two extraordinary composers brought vividly to life by exceptional performers.

Fall Choral Invitational
2025-10-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts – Bader Hall, 2419 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, 53212, United States
The UWM Concert Chorale presents their first concert of the year, joined by choirs from area high schools.
As the most select UWM choral ensemble, Concert Chorale carries a long tradition of the finest choral performances, including secular and sacred music from all historical periods and styles. Chorale has been selected to perform at numerous state and regional conferences of the American Choral Directors Association and National Association for Music Educators. They had the unique opportunity to sing with the Rolling Stones when they performed in Milwaukee as a part of their Zip Code Tour and with Andrea Bocelli on the Milwaukee stop of his Believe World Tour.

Autumn Music Fest - Egg Harbor
2025-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, 54209, United States

Homeschool Days at Wade House
2025-10-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Wade House Historic Site, W7965 State Highway 23, Greenbush, 53026
Calling all homeschool learners and non-traditional students! Learners of all ages will be invited to explore the horse-powered world of Wade House and Wisconsin in the mid-1800s. Upon arrival, visitors can step inside a reproduction stagecoach and learn about plank road travel. The horse-drawn world of the 19th century is on display in the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum – where learners will test their skills by building their very own model carriage. A horse-drawn wagon transports visitors across the Mullet River to the historic core of the site where authentically costumed interpreters, muscle power and waterpower bring to life the work of the blacksmith and sawyer. Guests tour the 27-room Stagecoach Hotel, which once served weary travelers along the Plank Road.
May 20, 2025: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
September 24, 2025: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
October 8, 2025: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Student (Grades K-2): $6 Student (Grades 3-5): $6 Student (Grades 6-8): $6 Student (Grades 9-12): $6 Child Under 5: Free Adult (18-64): $11 Senior (65+): $11 Advance registration required. Society members receive a 10% discount.

Anytime Anywhere Meditation Course
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Tergar Meditation Community of Madison, 301 S. Blount St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join Tergar Madison for a 5-week hybrid workshop designed to make meditation enriching and accessible from anywhere. This program will guide you through the essential topics of awareness, compassion, and wisdom, blending traditional teachings with modern insights. The workshop will be led by Scott Anderson, an experienced meditator and teacher who combines his expertise in meditation with a background in kinesiology to help participants integrate meditation with daily life to support well-being.
Meets on Wednesdays, April 2 – April 30.
In person and Zoom options available.

H.M.S. Pinafore
2025-10-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Theatre Building – Mainstage Theatre, 2400 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, 53212, United States
Full of wit, absurdity and sly social commentary, HMS Pinafore is a hilarious tale of love, honor and duty aboard a Royal Navy ship whimsically named after a woman’s garment. Written by master social satirists W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan—one of musical theatre’s most iconic duos—this classic 19th-century comic opera gets a fresh, imaginative staging by Milwaukee Opera Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director Jill Anna Ponasik. Presented in collaboration with Milwaukee Opera Theatre and the UWM Department of Theatre, this lively production promises sharp humor, infectious music and a delightful twist on tradition.
A play by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan
Directed by Jill Ana Ponasik

Gather with the Griffon - Sturgeon Bay
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | MUSE, 330 Jefferson St, Sturgeon Bay, 54235, United States
Take a break from your day and Gather with the Griffon—a refreshing series of midday B Double Sharp miniconcerts that nourish both mind and spirit. Featuring selections from the Griffon String Quartet’s December concerts, these intimate performances blend inspiring music with engaging conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Performed by Roy Meyer and Alex Norris (violins), Oryann Tsaig (viola), and Jesse Nummelin (cello), each program invites you to pause, listen, and connect. Admission is free—no tickets required. Generously supported by local arts champions, these concerts are made possible by the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, Destination Door County, and Doctors in Recital.

UWM Wind Ensemble Concert
2025-10-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts – Bader Hall, 2419 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, 53212, United States
Join the UWM Wind Ensemble for their first concert of the season.
The Wind Ensemble is the premier concert band in the Peck School of the Arts and has been recognized nationally and internationally through numerous invitations to perform at major music conferences. Emphasizing the single performer concept, the Wind Ensemble uses only players needed for a given piece, thus providing the greatest exposure for the exceptional musician.

La Crosse Community Theatre: Ken Ludwig's Lend me a Tenor
2025-10-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | La Crosse Community Theatre, 428 Front Street South, La Crosse, 54601, United States
Enjoy a spectacular show at the La Crosse Community Theatre!
In Ken Ludwig’s Lend me a Tenor, Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world-famous singer Tito Merelli, known as II Stupendo. The greatest tenor of his generation set to appear for one night only, as the star of the opera. Tito arrives late, and through a hilarious series of mishaps, he is given a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out. His pulse is so low that Saunders and his assistant Max believe he’s dead – and in a frantic attempt to salvage the evening, Saunders persuades Max to get into Merelli’s costume and fool the audience into thinking he’s II Stupendo. Max succeeds and lives up to his idol, but Merelli regains consciousness and gets into the identical costume, ready to perform. Now two opera singers are running around in the same costume and two women are running around in lingerie, each thinking she is with IlIStupendo. A sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End, this madcap, screwball comedy is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter.
Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really. - La Crosse
2025-10-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Toland Theatre, 150 Lowe Center for the Arts, 333 N. 16th Street, La Crosse, 54601, United States
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy
By Kate Hamill
Based Loosely on the Novel by Bram Stoker
Directed by Mary Trotter
Bouncing between horror and humor, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s seminal novel is a thrilling play that questions who the true monsters are. When your survival is at stake…will you be able to distinguish the monster from the man? Both terrifying and riotous, Kate Hamill’s imaginative, gender-bending “feminist revenge fantasy” is like no Dracula you’ve ever seen—exploring the nature of predators and reinventing the story as a smart, disquieting, darkly comic drama. Hamill’s signature style and postmodern wit upends this familiar tale of Victorian vampires—driving a stake through the heart of toxic masculinity. Fierce, feminist, and frightening, Dracula is a revenge fantasy worth sinking your teeth into!
Performance Dates
October 10-11 & 16-18, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
October 12 & 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Toland Theatre, Lowe Center for the Arts
Assigned Seating.
ONLINE TICKETS: $20 adults; $18 senior citizens/non UWL students/military; $8 UWL students. Online tickets will have a small credit card processing fee added at checkout. Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets online and download the tickets to their phone/email. Tickets may be purchased online at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-and-dance beginning October 1, 2025.

The Little Bookshop of Horrors presented by The Caramel Crisp Bookstore
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Caramel Crisp Corner Bookstore, 200 D City Center, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 54901, United States
Spooky Season is almost here and the Caramel Crisp Bookstore is so very ready to celebrate all things curious and creepy! Join us on Saturday and Sunday, October 11th and 12th, for a gathering of writers and artists of the spooky sort!
Both days of the event will feature authors who write the stories that make your pulse race and your skin crawl. See the Event Discussion for details about all the amazing local artists and writers that will be joining us as the event approaches. Especially exciting news – popular local author A.L. Wilder, author of The Body Trail, will be on hand both days!
On Saturday, one of our very own Caramel Crisp Caramelistas will be bringing her tarantulas, lizards and snakes for everyone to meet! And, from 1 pm to 5 pm, Caramel Crisp will be a stop on the Boos and Brews Seltzer and Cider Stroll (tickets available on the Downtown Oshkosh Website).
Sunday, October 12th, The Little Bookshop of Horrors will be especially exciting for aspiring authors! We will have a developmental editor on hand to talk about the process of self publishing and you can sign up to win free developmental editing services for your book! These special Author-centric features are available on Sunday only.
The Little Bookshop of Horrors will be offering a very special Blind Date with a Book, Bookshop of Horrors Edition, on both Saturday and Sunday. Bookshop of Horrors Curiosity Boxes will also be available while supplies last. And there will be Tarot readers on hand to help you plumb the mysteries of the spirit world!
It’s that wonderful, scary, spooky time of the year and The Little Bookshop of Horrors is here to kick off the season right! Watch the Caramel Crisp Facebook page for more details as the event approaches.

Behind the Scenes Tour: Villa Louis
2025-10-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Villa Louis Historic Site, 521 Villa Louis Rd, Prairie du Chien, 53821
Interested in what goes on behind the scenes at a stately manor? This tour of Villa Louis presents a more in-depth look at the Dousman family and their home and gives a glimpse into the day-to-day inner workings of this restored Victorian mansion. Each round of behind-the-scenes tours features the care and keeping of a different object from the Dousman family collection. Tours include visits to the nooks and crannies of this restored mansion, including the attic and basement—areas normally unseen by the public!
This event explores the second floor, basement and attic, which are only accessible via stairs. Tours are recommended for ages 13+.
Saturday June 21, 2025 | Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, June 27, 2025 | Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 19, 2025 | Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, September 26, 2025 | Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, October 17, 2025 | Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.

Autumn Music Fest - Pro Arte Quartet - Sturgeon Bay
2025-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE, 330 Jefferson St, Sturgeon Bay, 54235, United States
Haydn and Beethoven: Foundations and Revolutions
Enjoy musical brilliance as Wisconsin’s own critically acclaimed Pro Arte Quartet takes the stage in a stirring celebration of masterful string quartet repertoire. This inspiring concert brings together the elegance of Haydn’s String Quartet in C Major, Op. 50, No. 2, the poignant beauty of George Walker’s Lyric for Strings, and the bold innovation of Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 7, Op. 59, No. 1. Join us for a powerful journey through time and emotion, performed by one of the nation’s most esteemed ensembles.

Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra presents "COMFORT"
2025-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | UW-Oshkosh Theatre Arts Center, 1010 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 54901, United States
Embrace the comfort of home. Immerse yourself in the warm embrace of Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto, performed by Oshkosh’s own, virtuosic Dr. Katherine Decker. One of the world’s most beloved concertos, it will soothe your soul. Hear the profound emotion of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s cherished ballet Swan Lake. Journey through the enchanting soundscapes of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s colorfully exquisite Capriccio Espagnole.
This concert was inspired by English Tudor Revival architecture in Oshkosh. Examples are the Public Museum and Paine Art Center and Gardens. It evokes a profound sense of “comfort of home” with its inherent warmth and solidity. It is quaint and romantic. It makes us feel well-protected and grounded. It offered us a perfect place for gathering and retreating from the outside world.
​Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

CWSO: Monuments
2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Sentry Theater, 1800 North Point Dr, Stevens Point, 54481, United States
The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra kicks off their “Bold Voices” season with a performance full of powerful and poignant music – starting with a world premiere by Stevens Point native Lorre Lynn Trytten. Another homegrown talent, Robert Heitzinger, joins the CWSO to narrate Aaron Copland’s iconic “Lincoln Portrait.”
Tickets:
Adults – $40
Seniors – $35
Child/Student – $15

Violins of Hope: A Concert of Remembrance and Resilience
2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | First Presbyterian Church – Racine, 716 College Avenue, Racine, 53403, United States
Music has the power to tell stories that words alone cannot express. Join the Racine Symphony Orchestra for a profound and moving performance featuring the Violins of Hope, a collection of instruments once played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. These violins, restored and brought back to life, now serve as powerful symbols of resilience, remembrance, and unity.
In partnership with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO), this special evening will feature Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances No. 3 and Max Richter’s evocative The Four Seasons Recomposed, performed by violin soloist Alexander
Mandl. These works bridge the past and present, honoring the voices of history while inspiring hope for the future.
The Violins of Hope initiative extends far beyond the stage, inviting communities to reflect on the lessons of the past and engage in meaningful conversations about the power of music to heal and transform. We invite you to be part of this
unforgettable experience.
Learn more about the Violins of Hope project and its impact on our region through MYSO’s extensive educational and community engagement programs.
This event is sponsored in part by the Racine Community Foundation, SC Johnson Foundation, UPAF, Wisconsin Arts Board, and the RAMAC Foundation.
