WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Celebrate June Dairy Month and Father’s Day with the Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm, Sunday, June 15th at El-Na Farms in Algoma. Serving 8am to Noon, eat off the […]

The Palmyra Flying Club has been around since 1947, and it’s been hosting Drive-in, Fly-in Father’s Day Breakfasts since 1949. The Palmyra-Eagle Community Band (PECB) has been part of the tradition since 2005. PECB presents a variety of music from Americana including marches, show tunes, polkas, Dixieland, Broadway, Rock ‘n Roll and much more. Join […]

Celebrate 60 years of the Lakefront Festival of Art! A summertime tradition, the three-day event brings together established and emerging artists with festivalgoers of all ages at the Milwaukee Art […]

Delta Beer Lab, Giant Jones, and Working Draft Beer Co are teaming up to celebrate Pride Month with a Pride Ride 🚲 Starting at 1pm on Sunday, June 15th, riders will travel between the three breweries. It doesn’t matter where you start or finish, just as long as you have some fun. It’s free to […]

The Jersey Tenors are a four men vocal group with a connection to Wisconsin performing a wide variety of music from artists who hail from the state of New Jersey, artists like Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, and Frank Sinatra.

An afternoon celebration of folk songs, ballads, sea shanties, political tunes and questionable stories.

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presents its 34th summer chamber music festival :FIRE FROM HEAVEN, June 6-22, 2025, featuring nine different concerts over three weekends. “WHERE THERE’S SMOKE THERE’S FIRE” includes Mason Bates’ The Life of Birds for flute, clarinet , violin and cellos , Elgar’s E minor Violin Sonata, Rebecca Clarke’s Prelude, Allegro, and […]

Celebrate Father’s Day with an underground adventure! Bring Dad to Cave of the Mounds for a day he won’t forget—explore the stunning natural beauty of the cave, before the tour enjoy lemonade and snacks in the Visitor Center. Each father will receive a take-home geode to remember the day. Whether you’re spending the day with […]

Bell Choir

Join us for an exciting summer benefit for the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Education and Community Engagement Programs. LOCATION – Burrows Park is nestled on the beautiful eastern shore of Lake Mendota near Maple Bluff. PARKING – Free parking will be available at the Hartmeyer Ice Arena lot, with complimentary shuttle service provided to and from […]

Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake occur every Tuesday and Thursday, from June 17 through August 28, 2025 in Memorial Park. The music runs from 6-8 p.m. The concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. Dogs are also welcome on a leash. The […]

La Crosse Concert Band 2025, our 95TH season, since 1930! 6/11 CONDUCTOR: Dr. Tammy Fisher Concert Title: “Let There Be Light” 6/18 CONDUCTOR: Kristin Freedlund Concert Title: “It’s a Zoo Out There!” 6/25 CONDUCTORS: Dr. Corey Pompey, Ryan Waldhart, Michelle Jensen and Elissa Kinstler Concert Title: “CELEBRATING AMERICAN COMPOSERS” 7/2 (NO CONCERT) 7/9 CONDUCTOR: Paula […]

This Hands-On History Workshop features baking and cooking at Old World Wisconsin! Get ready to knead, roll, bake and cook in this historic introduction to 1800s cooking. Step up to […]

IRISH DANCE CLASSES FOR KIDS OFFERED AT THE PLYMOUTH ARTS CENTER THIS SUMMER! The Plymouth Arts Center is thrilled to announce that Beginning Irish Dance Classes will be offered this summer for children ages 3 to 8+. This exciting six-week course is your child’s chance to step into the enchanting world of Irish dance. Classes […]

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 […]

Eau Claire Women In Theater present an original dramatic reading telling stories of women from perspectives of power, position and societal norms.

Eau Claire Women In Theater (ECWIT) present an original reading of untold stories of women from different perspectives.

La Crosse Concert Band 2025, our 95TH season, since 1930! Free, Wednesday evening band concerts, 7:00 PM, along the banks of the Mississippi, downtown La Crosse, WI, Riverside Park (100 Block, State St.) June 11th – July 30th (not 7/2). We suggest you drop off audience members, then find nearby downtown parking, such as nearby […]

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 […]

Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake occur every Tuesday and Thursday, from June 17 through August 28, 2025 in Memorial Park. The music runs from 6-8 p.m. The concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. Dogs are also welcome on a leash. The […]

Imagine yourself on the porch of a stately, Greek Revival stagecoach inn, savoring a cocktail as the sun settles on the longest day of the year. Better yet: give your […]

Are you a collector with a jar of buttons? Or do you remember playing with your grandmother’s button box? Well, for those of us who are collectors, buttons are a […]

Songwriter Showcase encourages the creation and sharing of original music by regional singer songwriters. Since her days in the Twin Cities playing in jam, Celtic, and folk-rock bands to her […]

Concerts in the Park series begins June 19 and ends August 2, 2025. Special Tribute to the Troops – Then and Now is on July 3 with patriotic favorites featuring […]

Celebrate 50 years of some of the grooviest tunes to have graced the Birch Creek Barn stage, the home of memorable and moving performances since 1975.

Colin & Friends present a special Fyr Bal concert celebrating Chieftains through the years! FREE concerts at 2 pm and 4:30 pm.

The public is invited to attend the annual Country Store and Luncheon at Cable United Church of Christ on Friday, June 20, 2025. The salad bar luncheon will be open […]

Are you a collector with a jar of buttons? Or do you remember playing with your grandmother’s button box? Well, for those of us who are collectors, buttons are a […]

Join Tanya Paul, Isabel and Alfred Bader Curator of European Art, for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in “The Brilliance of the Spanish World: El Greco, Velázquez, Zurbarán.”

**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 […]

We celebrate 50 seasons of percussion alumni contributions. Inspiring music brought to Birch Creek by former students, teachers, and directors. Featuring Tom Corbridge, Robert Chappell, and Michelle Colton.

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presents its 34th summer chamber music festival :FIRE FROM HEAVEN, featuring nine different concerts over three weekends. Our artist spotlight “SMOKE AND MIRRORS” we welcome our amazing co-founders Jeffrey Sykes, piano and Stephanie Jutt, flute and piccolo ! Enjoy this lively hour of music followed by a free reception or […]

News Release: “Mill Street Live” will be celebrating its 17th year as Plymouth Arts Center’s premier summer musical series. Initiated in 2009, the series continues to be well-known for its high-energy performances, fantastic music selections, choreography, and showmanship. This live musical revue showcases local performers ages 16 and up, and their abilities to sing, dance, […]

The Holton-Elkhorn Band provides six concerts at Sunset Park in Elkhorn, WI each summer. The band performs in the Elkhorn Band Shell. Music ranges from marches, selections/medleys from Musicals, classic wind band literature, and jazz/swing.

An evening of song with Lost Lakes and Anna Vogelzang Band, feat. Anthony da Costa.

Join The Yoga Womb for 108 Sun Salutations to honor the sun and raise money for The Yoga Womb at sunrise on Summer Solstice in Sunset Park.

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 […]

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

Mercer, WI– The Town-Wide Rummage Sale will be on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 9am to 4pm. There are multiple rummage sales going on throughout the Town of Mercer. These […]

Marshfield celebrates Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21 at Columbia Park and the 2nd St.Community Center 9 a.m.-9 p.m. The day begins at Columbia Park with “Bash the Trash”, […]

Join Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman, in the Kitchen Garden at Taliesin to learn all about the power of propagation, and how it can help you share and extend the life […]

Are you a collector with a jar of buttons? Or do you remember playing with your grandmother’s button box? Well, for those of us who are collectors, buttons are a […]

Join us at Sandhill Wildlife Area for Invasive Species Awareness Weekend! We’re hosting a FREE nature hike and wildlife viewing experience with the opportunity to learn about invasive species and […]

Car wash in support of the Caledonia Historical Society. Young people from the Oak Creek High School will provide the car wash.

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 […]

Join us in “Homelands: Mnë’nának, Māēnāēwah, Tešišik” to explore a single work of art in depth in this program that encourages presence and promotes well-being. A reinstallation of the former […]

The Madison Flute Club will be playing a free concert to delight people of all ages in celebration of the summer solstice. 

Celebrate “Make Music Day” with the Civic Symphony of Green Bay and the Dudley Birder Chorale. Enjoy family-friendly activities and a concert featuring patriotic and summer-themed music. Admission is free. […]

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 […]

A Midsummer celebration at Old World Wisconsin Experience the mirthful magic of a Scandinavian “Midsomer,” or Midsummer, at Old World Wisconsin. An ancient seasonal tradition in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland […]

Celebrate 50 years of some of the grooviest tunes to have graced the Birch Creek Barn stage, the home of memorable and moving performances since 1975.

**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, […]

What better hostess than Dame Agatha Christie herself to greet you for an enlightening evening at this historic Queen Anne-style mansion on the shores of Geneva Lake? Experience an intimate […]

Make Music Day is an annual, world-wide celebration of the joy of making music. Every June 21, communities across Wisconsin host free performances and encourage everyone to join in, no […]

Cave After Dark Presents: Candlelight Concert Immerse yourself in an evening of enchantment with a Candlelight Concert, where Pecatonica String Quartet fills the cave with music, illuminated by the soft, […]

The Madison Flute Club will be playing a free concert to delight people of all ages in celebration of the summer solstice. 

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presents its 34th summer chamber music festival: FIRE FROM HEAVEN, June 6-22, 2025, featuring nine different concerts over three weekends. “GREAT BALLS OF FIRE” is filled with high voltage energy including Henriëtte Bosmans’ Impressions, Paul Wiancko’s Cities of Air , and Moszkowski’s Suite for two violins and piano . After […]