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  • It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

    It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

    Experience the magic of Christmas like never before! This uplifting holiday classic comes to life as a high-energy radio play, blending 1940s retro charm with hilarious theatrical hijinks, as five multi-talented actors portray dozens of characters with vintage sound effects, favorite songs and lovable Christmas spirit, right in front of your eyes (and ears). A […]

    $25
  • String Ties Holiday Concert

    Pump House Regional Arts Center 119 King St, La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

    For over 25 years String Ties has been sharing their love for Bluegrass and acoustic string music. The tight vocal harmonies and masterful playing of their ‘Yule’ show delivers a fresh glow to the heartwarming melodies of the season. It’s the perfect way to cozy up and settle into the holiday spirit. String Ties consists […]

    $30
  • Middleton Community Orchestra Holiday Concert

    Hamel Music Center 740 University Avenue, Madison

    • Thomas Kasdorf, piano • Ryan Tani, conductor Beethoven — Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 Rimsky-Korsakov — Scheherazade, Op. 35

    $20,
  • Shark Week

    Shark Week

    Cave of the Mounds 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, United States

    Shark Week is an exciting blend of geology and paleontology! Dive into the ancient past and discover the fascinating connection between the cave and the prehistoric oceans that once covered the region. During Shark Week, guests can participate in a fun activity: collecting real fossilized shark teeth throughout the tour. For just $3 per bag, […]

    $15.99 – $24.99
  • Milwaukee Jazz Institute Big Band Concert (matinee)

    Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, United States

    The MJI Big Band is excited to return to the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for another holiday performance featuring an all-star lineup of the region’s top jazz artists. Get into the spirit of the season with this uplifting program of soulful and swingin’ big band jazz versions of holiday classics. Hum along, dance in your […]

    $30 – $35
  • Virtual Sparkle! The History of Aluminum Trees

    Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States

    Aluminum Specialty’s dazzling Evergleam Aluminum Trees are still adding sparkle to the Holidays! Join your guides–aluminum tree enthusiast and champion of all things wonderfully wacky and tacky, Barb Bundy-Jost, and fellow Manitowoc Aluminum Kitsch-Mas Inc. devotee and Collector Extraordinaire, Jordan Kabat—at 5PM on Thursday, December 18, as they take you on a virtual stroll through […]

    Admission is Free!
  • Holiday Movie Fest @ Manitowoc Public Library

    Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States

    Get cozy at Manitowoc Public Library during the Holidays! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the Balkansky Community Room’s big screen. Schedule: […]

    Admission is Free!
  • A Christmas Carol at the Milwaukee Rep

    A Christmas Carol at the Milwaukee Rep

    Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    By Charles Dickens Adapted and Directed by Mark Clements Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary production of this Dickens’ classic. Experience the magic of this beloved tale as Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartwarming transformation inspires holiday cheer […]

    $12 – $67
  • La Crosse Community Threatre

    La Crosse Community Theatre: One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall

    La Crosse Community Theatre 428 Front Street South, La Crosse, United States

    Enjoy a spectacular show at the La Crosse Community Theatre! Watch as the La Crosse Community Theatre puts on a performance with a diverse cast of characters—from a lovesick mall Santa to an overeager mall cop, from a pair of brainy misfit teenagers to a pair of battling actors in a production of A Christmas […]

  • Milwaukee Jazz Institute Big Band Concert (evening)

    Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, United States

    The MJI Big Band is excited to return to the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for another holiday performance featuring an all-star lineup of the region’s top jazz artists. Get into […]

    $40 – $50
  • A very deadly constructivists holiday

    Broadway Theatre Center Studio Theater, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    From the mind of Jaimelyn Gray, we’re back for the third year of this new kind of Holiday standard. A Very Deadly Constructivists Holiday (2025) is a wickedly sharp, dark-comedy […]

    $20