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  • September Writing Challenge at Manitowoc Public Library

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

    Have you always wanted to write but can’t find the right time to start? How does Monday, September 1 sound? That’s when the September Writing Challenge kicks off at Manitowoc […]

    Participation is Free!
  • RoundTrip Smart Trips Challenge

    N/A Wisconsin, United States

    RoundTrip Greater Madison, a public program in Dane County, is hosting the Smart Trips Challenge this September. The month-long event encourages residents to swap solo car trips for biking, busing, […]

    Free
  • Every Brilliant Thing

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

    Every Brilliant Thing By Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe Directed by Pete Rydberg Presented by Grey Area Productions You’re six years old. Mum’s in hospital. Dad says she’s “done something stupid.” She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything that’s worth […]

    $15 – $30
  • China Lights: Magical Forest

    China Lights: Magical Forest

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, Wisconsin, United States

    With more than 40 sets of larger-than-life lantern displays, Boerner Botanical Garden in Whitnall Park will be transformed into a magical forest for this 2025 season! Complimentary live stage entertainment is included in the admission daily. The performance hours are 6:30pm, 7:30pm, and 9:00pm. Each show lasts for about 30 minutes. Stage performance might be […]

    $31.88
  • MICHAEL MAYO in Concert

    Gibson Music Hall 211 W College Avenue, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

    Voted 2025 #1 Rising Star Male Vocalist by DownBeat Magazine! | Info & Tkts at JazzCoterie.com Los Angeles-based singer and composer Michael Mayo creates from the heart without filter or pre-tense, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz, neo-soul and R&B. He has performed and toured with Kneebody, Jacob […]

    $17.50 – $55.00
  • Bonnie Raitt with special guest Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band

    The Riverside Theater 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    Bonnie Raitt is more than just a best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer, and accomplished songwriter. She’s an institution. 50 years and 21 albums later, Raitt is still stunning us with her soulful, unaffected voice, her uncanny insights into blues guitar and her commitment to the redemptive power of music. How lucky we are to […]

    $91.55
  • Noon Hour Philosophers

    Noon Hour Philosophers

    First English Lutheran Church 326 E. North St., Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

    Noon Hour Philosophers – 2025 Fall Schedule Fascinating speakers on diverse subjects of community interest, free and open to the public Meets at First English Lutheran Church 326 E. North St. (corner of Drew St.) Parking Lot Entrance 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Guests always welcome, bring a friend Check our Facebook page for cancellations […]

    Free
  • Lunchtime Art Talk Presented by Jill Sebastian

    Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    Jill Sebastian is a Milwaukee-based artist working in drawing, sculpture, and installation. In addition to her international showing record, Sebastian has also been awarded a variety of local/regional public art projects including, an architecturally integrated literary project for the Milwaukee Convention Center (now Baird Center), a streetscape for Madison, Wisconsin, and a mosaic for the […]

    FREE
  • Volunteer Fair @ Manitowoc Public Library

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

    MPL invites all service groups and organizations that have a need for volunteers to join us on Wednesday, September 17, from 2-5 PM in the Balkansky Community Room in welcoming possible volunteers at this walk-in event. Organizations need to bring materials to share with prospective volunteers and we will provide table space for all groups. […]

    Admission is Free!
  • China Lights: Magical Forest

    China Lights: Magical Forest

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, Wisconsin, United States

    With more than 40 sets of larger-than-life lantern displays, Boerner Botanical Garden in Whitnall Park will be transformed into a magical forest for this 2025 season! Complimentary live stage entertainment is included in the admission daily. The performance hours are 6:30pm, 7:30pm, and 9:00pm. Each show lasts for about 30 minutes. Stage performance might be […]

    $31.88
  • Tales from the Taproom: An Adults-Only (21+) StorySlam Evening at PetSkull Brewery

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

    “Tales from the Taproom” returns for another evening of revelations and fun at a microbrewery known for camaraderie and shenanigans. It doesn’t get a whole lot better than that! Besides—Everyone has a story to tell! Why not tell yours? No props, no notes. Just five minutes and a true, personal favorite story. Time to tell […]

    Admission is Free!
  • Anytime Anywhere Meditation Course

    Anytime Anywhere Meditation Course

    Tergar Meditation Community of Madison 301 S. Blount St, Madison, WI, 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 […]

    $25 – $75