WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Starting in Chippewa Falls, WI, the Chippewa Valley Century Ride is a not for profit bike ride that benefits needs in the Chippewa Valley. Our courses includes a 35, 50, 75, or 100 mile option all on blacktop roads. The entry fee covers 4 rest stops, water stops, support vehicles and a full meal featuring […]

Tea on the Trail: Group Hike (10-Year Anniversary Celebration) Join us for Tea on the Trail, a group hike to celebrate our 10-Year Anniversary! This event is FREE, but your registration will help us estimate how many cookies and cups of tea to supply. What? Cookies and tea?!?! Yep. After the hike we’ll have tea […]

Seven Ages Theatricals is thrilled to announce that the Sheboygan-based Indie theatre company will be presenting the WORLD PREMIERE production of Fool, Christopher Moore’s New York Times best-selling comic novel in a new adaptation by the Reduced Shakespeare Company’s Austin Tichenor, in June 2025! Mr. Tichenor is an internationally renowned actor, playwright, and director, and […]

Slipjig plays music of the Celtic nations, featuring fiery dance tunes, sweet ballads & lively sing-alongs. Featuring Ruthie McQuinn – vocals and fiddle. Michael Duffy – piano and bodhran. Scott Pedersen – button accordion

Colin & Friends Concerts presents Rhumba Strumba, a FREE concert of orchestral harp, steel pan, organ/piano and soprano! Colin Welford, Faye Seeman and Liam Teague, Cyndy Stiehl–jazz, classics, Caribbean!

Extend your experience of the exhibition “The Brilliance of the Spanish World: El Greco, Velázquez, Zurbarán” with Present Music’s “Baroque POP!”, featuring singer Julia Holter in her first hometown performance. Baroque composer François Couperin time travels to the present to meet Alex Temple’s extraordinary suite for voice and string quartet, “Behind The Wallpaper.”  Julia Holter performs […]

Brown County Civic Music Association is proud to present Imani Winds in Concert. For more than 25 years 2024 Grammy winners Imani Winds have inspired audiences with dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and outreach. Their numerous honors include a permanent presence in the classical music section of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American […]

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 […]

Honoring the Past. Shaping the Future.​​ Throughout history, women artists have shaped the world with their voices, visions, and creativity—often against immense challenges. “Her Legacy, Our Voice” is a powerful panel discussion that brings together three artists who are strengthening the legacy of women in the arts while paving their own distinct creative path. Dr. […]

Pendarvis General Admission: Tucked in a scenic valley at the heart of historic Mineral Point, Pendarvis serves as a collection of 19th-century limestone and log buildings and structures that tell the story of the very first Wisconsin “badgers.” As you embark on an hour-long tour through the site, your guide will unpack the history of […]

Adam and Colleen return to the Tap Room for an evening of songs. With soaring harmonies, toe-tapping acoustic guitar, and the warm groove of an upright bass, Adam and Colleen bring a musical experience that’s as delightful as it is unforgettable! Get ready for a feel-good blend of melody and rhythm that will have you […]

Join us one Thursday each month at WDBC for Stand-Up Comedy Night. Lots of laughs, a pizza and pretzels, and lots of great beer. There is no cover charge, but the comics wouldn’t mind if you threw in $10 so they can pay their rent 🙂 This month’s show is at 7:30 on Thursday, May […]

The 23rd annual Bayfield in Bloom events will start with a live Wisconsin Public Radio show broadcast of Larry Meiller’s Garden Talk on Friday, May 30. Join the studio audience at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. The event is FREE! Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with area Bayfield business and organization information tables. The program starts […]

Join us for Larry Meiller’s live broadcast of his “Garden Talk” program from Bayfield in Bloom on Friday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be part of the live studio audience at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavillion. Meet Larry and his guests as they share great tips on getting your gardens ready for summer […]

Get ready for the Madison Irish Fest! Join us for a spectacular celebration of Irish culture featuring incredible live music and mesmerizing Irish dance performances. * Single Day: $25 * Weekend Pass: $30 (all three days) Day 1 Pre-Party
Friday, May 30, 5 PM – 9 PM
Awildan Distilling 5353 Maly Rd, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 | […]

Pyramidal Productions, in partnership with the Wisconsin Historical Society, presents “The Lead Between the Rhymes” – Wisconsin Hip-Hop Cultural Exhibit on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at US Bank Plaza, 1 S. Pinckney St., Madison. The pop-up exhibit runs through Friday, Sept. 19. This new exhibit explores Wisconsin’s dynamic hip-hop culture, […]

**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 […]

Join us for the 2025 SOGO Film Festival, a two-night celebration of independent film in the heart of downtown Stoughton, Wisconsin. This free, community-driven event takes place May 30–31, 2025, and showcases an exciting lineup of short and feature-length films from emerging filmmakers across the country. Screenings will take place in two of Stoughton’s most […]

Seven Ages Theatricals is thrilled to announce that the Sheboygan-based Indie theatre company will be presenting the WORLD PREMIERE production of Fool, Christopher Moore’s New York Times best-selling comic novel in a new adaptation by the Reduced Shakespeare Company’s Austin Tichenor, in June 2025! Mr. Tichenor is an internationally renowned actor, playwright, and director, and […]

Join us for guided Birding Tour at Pope Farm Conservancy on Saturday, May 31st at 7:30 AM. Discover the rich variety of migrating birds as they pass through this beautiful natural area. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just getting started, enjoy a peaceful morning walk through scenic trails while learning about bird species, behaviors, […]

EVERY SATURDAY This FREE all-levels class will invite you to tune in with nature and yourself through accessible breathing techniques, poses (or asana) and meditation. MAY 31st- AUGUST 30th

Sign up for this once-in-a-lifetime experience and journey across the scenic Kettle Moraine countryside aboard a horse-powered covered wagon. Ours is a faithful reproduction of the Prairie Schooners that traveled west across the continent in the 1800s; it was manufactured by Hansen Wheel & Wagon Shop and finished in the traditional colors of prairie schooners. […]

Join John Riepenhoff, Executive Director of Sculpture Milwaukee and founder of The Green Gallery, for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in the exhibition “Erin Shirreff: Permanent Drafts.”

Seven Ages Theatricals is thrilled to announce that the Sheboygan-based Indie theatre company will be presenting the WORLD PREMIERE production of Fool, Christopher Moore’s New York Times best-selling comic novel in a new adaptation by the Reduced Shakespeare Company’s Austin Tichenor, in June 2025! Mr. Tichenor is an internationally renowned actor, playwright, and director, and […]

**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. […]

Come experience the joy of music at the very first concert by the Beaver Dam Area Community Choir! Director Judy Hein has handpicked a diverse and exciting program that’s sure to have you singing along in your seat. – On Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 7:00 pm, the Beaver Dam High School Auditorium (500 Gould […]

Seven Ages Theatricals is thrilled to announce that the Sheboygan-based Indie theatre company will be presenting the WORLD PREMIERE production of Fool, Christopher Moore’s New York Times best-selling comic novel in a new adaptation by the Reduced Shakespeare Company’s Austin Tichenor, in June 2025! Mr. Tichenor is an internationally renowned actor, playwright, and director, and […]

Celebrate the 500th birthday of the Renaissance master, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, with an evening of choral music! Experience the ethereal beauty of Palestrina’s music alongside the rich harmonies of Tchaikovsky, the vibrant spirit of Hogan, and many other captivating composers.

Get swept away by a whirlwind of bold, breathtaking music from an extraordinary lineup of composers: the trailblazing Rebecca Clarke, the masterful Louise Farrenc, visionary Composer-in-Residence Chen Yi, and the fresh brilliance of Sato Matsui in a highly anticipated world premiere of “La Suite Étrangère.” The spotlight also shines on rising talents—2025 Call for Scores […]

Brother Sun, Sister Moon Festival Choir of Madison presents two striking contemporary works for choir and chamber orchestra MADISON, WI — The Festival Choir of Madison will close its 2024–25 season with Brother Sun, Sister Moon on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM at the The program features two recent works new to Madison […]