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 […]

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 Museum’s lakeside campus. With 30 more artist booths this year, there’s even more to explore and enjoy. Discover and purchase one-of-a-kind art from 145 jury-selected […]

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 […]

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, […]

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” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 imagination a rest and reserve your spot for this hands-on evening of cocktail tasting and crafting in the taproom of Wade House—and on the deck […]

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 passion! From June 19 – 21, 2025 everyone; collectors, crafters and jewelry designers will band together for Decades of Button Fun at the Best Western […]

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 current home in the Quad Cities as a solo touring artist, Russo continues to perform her own free-spirited blend of Rhythm & Roots.

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 Post 7591 Black Knights Color Guard. Bring family, friends, chairs and enjoy the music!

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 passion! From June 19 – 21, 2025 everyone; collectors, crafters and jewelry designers will band together for Decades of Button Fun at the Best Western […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 the art of blacksmithing in our 1860s-era Dockstader Blacksmith Shop at Wade House. During your forging tutorial, you’ll shape unique knives from various materials and […]

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 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 […]

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, 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. […]

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 […]