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  • 5th Annual Mercer Backyard BBQ Cook-Off

    Mercer/Carow Park

    Mercer, WI– The Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce has created an Amateur Backyard BBQ event held on July 12, 2025 at the W.S. Carow Park. The Mercer Backyard BBQ is a fun way to compete in some friendly competition to see who will be this year’s Backyard BBQ Champion. BBQ enthusiasts come from all around […]

    $10.00
  • Madison Black History Walking Tours

    Madison Black History Walking Tours

    History Maker Space 1 S Pinckney St, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

    In the years following the Civil War and into the 20th century, Madison was a growing and dynamic city. Working and living within this changing environment were Black residents who established a vibrant community around the East Dayton-North Blount-East Johnson Streets in downtown Madison—and in doing so, left a lasting and historic mark on the […]

    $5 – $65
  • Symphony Family Concert (Free Admission)

    Birch Creek Music Performance Center 3821 Cty Rd E, Egg Harbor, WI, United States

    A free chamber music showcase performed by student symphony membersÑperfect for families.

    FREE
  • Old-Fashioned Tour

    Woodson History Center 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau, Wisconsin, United States

    Raise a glass to Wausau’s rich history on the Old-Fashioned Downtown Tour, a two-hour guided walking tour through the heart of downtown. Hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society, this engaging experience blends local lore, historic architecture, and Wisconsin’s favorite cocktail. You’ll explore iconic buildings and hidden stories from Wausau’s past, including: The Juliette (Plier […]

    $35
  • Shakespeare in the Park presents The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition

    Wisconsin Lutheran College 8800 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Optimist Theatre’s free Shakespeare in the Park presents of The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition Grab your lawn chair and picnic snacks for a totally rad Shakespearean summer—where sun, swagger, and sharp-tongued banter rule the stage! This year’s productions, The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About […]

    Free
  • A Hero’s Homecoming

    Elkhorn Area High School Auditorium 482 East Geneva Street, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, United States

    Set at the end of World War II, this ballet celebrates our nation’s heroes and their heartfelt stories of love and resilience. Join us for a jazz-fueled ballet performance filled with laughter, romance, and history, brought to life by professional ballet dancers, both local and from around the country, and live local jazz musicians playing […]

    $25
  • Beetlejuice, Jr.

    Beetlejuice, Jr.

    Children’s Theater of Madison 1055 E Mifflin St, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

    STARLIGHT THEATER AT MYARTS Say the name three times and you’ll meet the (not so alive) star of this hilarious and heartfelt musical adaptation of Tim Burton’s classic film. Run […]

    $14.66
  • Guided Black Light Tour

    Guided Black Light Tour

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

    **Every Saturday through November** Unique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You will learn about ultraviolet light, fluorescence, and see the speleothems GLOW! The tour price includes a black light rental and a guided tour of Cave of the Mounds. Tickets are non-refundable. […]

    $37.99
  • Rhythms on the Root: Saltydog

    Gateway Park Lanesboro, MN, United States

    Lanesboro Arts is thrilled to announce the outdoor summer music series Rhythms on the Root. The series takes place at Gateway Park and offers an infectious range of musical genres from regionally acclaimed bands. This year’s concert will take place from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Tickets are $20 General Admission […]

    $20.00
  • Beetlejuice, Jr.

    Beetlejuice, Jr.

    STARLIGHT THEATER AT MYARTS Say the name three times and you’ll meet the (not so alive) star of this hilarious and heartfelt musical adaptation of Tim Burton’s classic film. Run […]

    $14.66
  • Celebrating 50 Years: The Music of Michael Thurber

    Birch Creek Music Performance Center 3821 Cty Rd E, Egg Harbor, WI, United States

    Featuring Weber/BerliozÕs Invitation to the Dance, EcclesÕs Sonata in G minor with bass guest artist Michael Thurber, plus Ballet Music by Faust, and ThurberÕs own Orchestral Dances.

    $35 – $42
  • A Hero’s Homecoming

    Elkhorn Area High School Auditorium 482 East Geneva Street, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, United States

    Set at the end of World War II, this ballet celebrates our nation’s heroes and their heartfelt stories of love and resilience. Join us for a jazz-fueled ballet performance filled with laughter, romance, and history, brought to life by professional ballet dancers, both local and from around the country, and live local jazz musicians playing […]

    $25