WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Open Doors for Refugees Community Picnic ion Sunday, June 22, 2025, is free, open to the public, with family-friendly activities, live music, and an international potluck luncheon. Meet and welcome refugee families who are making their home in Madison. Food: Potluck serving (bring dish to pass) begins 12:30 pm. Tableware and beverages provided. Entertainment: Children’s activities, […]

https://www.athasmusic.com/ Milwaukee Irish band áthas lights the dance floor on fire with a combination of traditional and newly composed Irish dance tunes. Fierce fiddle, driving bodhrán, and funky guitar riffs come together to lift listeners’ feet and spirits. áthas is a band firmly rooted in the traditions of Irish music, constantly seeking inspiration from the […]

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presents its 34th summer chamber music festival :FIRE FROM HEAVEN, June 6-22, 2025, featuring nine different programs over three weekends. “SPARKS OF GLORY” begins with Mozart’s elegant Piano Concerto no.13 in C Major, followed by Viaje by Zhou Tian. We conclude our three week festival with the towering Brahms Piano […]

Every Sunday in June & September (except 6/15) Explore the stunning landscape above and below ground with our Karst View Hike & Cave Tour! This adventure begins with a guided hike through the rolling terrain of a classic karst landscape, where you’ll discover sinkholes, exposed limestone, and other geological wonders shaped by water over millions […]

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, […]

Wish there was a way to get a crash-course on the most unique aspects of Wisconsin history in one place? Look no further than History Sandwiched In, where scholars, historians, authors and community members from across the state join together to hold engaging discussions on wide-ranging historical topics of interest. From the hidden history of […]

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 […]

6:00 & 8:00 Showtimes | Info & Tickets at JazzCoterie.com Jazz Coterie presents award-winning singer/saxophonist Camille Thurman. With Wallace Roney, Jr. on trumpet, Jordan Williams on piano, Paul Beaudry on bass, and Darrell Green on drums. Referred to as the “classic double threat” by NPR, Camille Thurman is equally adept on the tenor saxophone and vocals. […]

The Viroqua Community Band will be presenting a concert on Monday, June 24th at the La Farge Park. The concert begins at 6 pm and benefits the La Farge Library.

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 the 1880s stove in the Crossroads Village Four Mile House kitchen and tend the fire as you prepare meals eaten by previous generations of Wisconsin […]

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 […]

Enjoy an evening of FREE live music as part of the summer series sponsored by the Arts Council of Edgerton. Bring a lawn chair and come early for a picnic supper. Concessions available beginning at 5:30 pm. Concerts run from 6:30-8:00 pm. Location – Menhall Gazebo at Central Park in Edgerton, WI. Driveway Thriftdwellers are […]

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 […]

Your favorite Madison tradition is back. Get ready to groove with Las Vegas-based Radiance as they bring Motown and R&B classics to life! Experience the timeless hits of legends like The Vandellas, Aretha Franklin, The Supremes, and more alongside the performance of an original work by local composer Autumn Maria Reed in an electrifying concert […]

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 […]

Join Kristen Gaylord, Herzfeld Curator of Photography and Media Arts and the exhibition curator, for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in the exhibition “Erin Shirreff: Permanent Drafts.” This is the most comprehensive exhibition in a decade of works by Shirreff and showcases more than 40 recent works, including installations specific to the […]

WPR is bringing classical music to Summerfest with “Sounds Classical.” Come by the Northwestern Mutual Community Park on June 26 and 27 to see three different classical music groups perform. Starting at 2 p.m. on each day, you can hear classical music at the top of every other hour until 7 p.m. To learn more […]

Annual Pie and Ice Cream Social, Thursday, June 26th, 2025, 4-7 pm at Saving Grace Lutheran Church, 3735 Jeffers Road in Eau Claire. Delicious food: BBQ Plate $8; Hot Dog Plate $7. Meals include beans, chips, pickle, ice cream, pie and beverage. Pie, ice cream and a beverage for only $5. Take outs available. 715-514-3552 […]

Make your way to the Schlegelmilch House at 517 S. Farwell Street to check out this juice joint. In addition to giggle water, there will be soda and mocktails. Music will be happening every night. You can enjoy a drink in the beautiful Schlegelmilch gardens or nab a spot inside the speakeasy IF you provide […]

Meet Wisconsin Author Betsy Korbinyr at Caramel Crisp Corner, Thursday, June 26th, 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Betsy will be discussing her newly published book, Time, Beauty, and Grief: A Hike Through Wisconsin’s 50 State Parks. Part trail guide, part memoir, and part conversation on the adventure of becoming a senior citizen, Korbinyr’s engaging hiking essays […]

Join the Aldo Leopold Nature Center for an evening of children’s music with David Landau and dinner from Ugly Apple Food Cart! Summer nights in Dane County are made for live music. Join us for our first-ever food cart and music night as we welcome David Landau, the king of kids’ music. David Landau is […]

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 […]

The Viroqua Community Band will present a concert on Wednesday, June 26th at the Cashton Village Park. The concert begins at 6 pm.

Musical Theme: Talk to The Animals

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!

More music from the minds of Birch Creek PercussionÕs creative staff past and present, including Birch Creek founder James Dutton.

Mercer, WI– The Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce has reinvented our Can-Yak Fishing Tournament by creating the Mercer Open All-Species Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, 2025. Event Host is Cleveland’s Clubhouse at Beaver Lodge. Making the Can-Yak tournament one division that allows anglers fishing only in canoes and kayaks only. […]

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 gives a glimpse into the day-to-day inner workings of this restored Victorian mansion. Each round of behind-the-scenes tours features the care and keeping of a […]

Shorewood will return to playing host for a day to the largest cycling event in the country, the 21st Annual Shorewood Criterium Classic on Friday, June 27th, 2025! The Tour of America’s Dairyland features 11 days of competitive racing around Wisconsin and brings in riders from amateurs to professionals. In addition, our local event includes […]

WPR is bringing classical music to Summerfest with “Sounds Classical.” Come by the Northwestern Mutual Community Park on June 26 and 27 to see three different classical music groups perform. Starting at 2 p.m. on each day, you can hear classical music at the top of every other hour until 7 p.m. To learn more […]

Steel Pan Superstar Victor Provost returns with captivating compositions. Featuring the premiere of his new piece for Birch CreekÕs 50th percussion season, Transitions | Transformations. Discover why Downbeat calls him Òa rarityÓ in the jazz ecosystem and The New York Times hails him as Òa serious jazz improviser.Ó

**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 […]

Make your way to the Schlegelmilch House at 517 S. Farwell Street to check out this juice joint. In addition to giggle water, there will be soda and mocktails. Music will be happening every night. You can enjoy a drink in the beautiful Schlegelmilch gardens or nab a spot inside the speakeasy IF you provide […]

Join Robin and Michael for an evening of connection, community, and solace as they lead us in powerful community, meditative, movement, and song event. The Dances of Universal Peace (DUP) are a spiritual practice in motion; they draw from sacred phrases, scripture, and poetry of the world’s many traditions. The Dances blend chant, live music, […]

Steel Pan Superstar Victor Provost returns with captivating compositions. Featuring the premiere of his new piece for Birch CreekÕs 50th percussion season, Transitions | Transformations. Discover why Downbeat calls him Òa rarityÓ in the jazz ecosystem and The New York Times hails him as Òa serious jazz improviser.Ó

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. June 27th is the Star Spangled Spectacular concert, corresponding to the fireworks display from the City of Elkhorn following the conclusion of the band’s Americana-themed performance.

Mercer, WI– The Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce has reinvented our Can-Yak Fishing Tournament by creating the Mercer Open All-Species Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, 2025. Event Host is Liberty Way Tap House Making the Can-Yak tournament one division that allows anglers fishing only in canoes and kayaks only. The […]

Historic Downer Avenue is home to one of the most famous urban criterium courses in the country. Global in reach and extremely local in flavor, The Cafe Hollander Otto Wenz Downer Classic hosted in partnership with the Tour of America’s Dairyland, promises to be one of the highlights of cycling in Wisconsin this summer. The […]

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

Explore Phoebe Point Trail and learn how to forage with our Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman. This class will begin by discussing foraging basics at the base of the trail. Then, we will embark on a moderate 1.1 mile loop through Phoebe Point to put our new knowledge to the test, identifying common summer wild edibles […]

Twenty-one visual artists from around the United States have been invited to participate in the Great Lakes Invitational Art Fair, held in Kewaunee, Wisconsin and scheduled for June 28 and 29, 2025. These artists have been selected based on the quality of their work and commitment to a personal vision. They maintain rigorous studio practices, […]

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. […]

FRAME THE WORLD IN A WHOLE NEW WAY Pathways in Photography is an immersive, hands-on experience that invites participants to explore the art of photography through three unique workshops — all set within the natural beauty of the Miners Memorial Heritage Park. Led by experts from Emberlight’s photography team, these free workshops provide practical guidance, […]

Join us on Saturday, June 28 at Klasse Equine LLC (9420 N. Berg Rd, Evansville, WI 53536) for an exciting day of equestrian performances and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Kettle Moraine Rough Riders. Watch over 125 riders and their horses from more than a dozen teams compete and perform […]

Free concert, no need to RSVP! Take a detour after you shop at the Dane County Farmers’ Market for a free organ concert at 11am! We’re excited to feature organist T. Jared Stellmacher. T. Jared Stellmacher, native of Ripon, Wisconsin, is Director of Worship and Music at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Madison/Verona, WI […]

Art in the Park is sponsored by the Gogebic Community College Foundation, in memory of Alex Marciniak WHERE NATURE AND CREATIVITY COME TO LIFE Emberlight’s 2025 anniversary season begins on June 28 with the highly anticipated return of Art in the Park, a celebration of creativity, nature, and community. This year’s collection of original outdoor […]

The Seventh Fire was developed by the Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University and premiered in October 2021 ————————————————————— THE FLAME IS LIT. THE STORIES BEGIN. Join us for the Opening Ceremony of The Seventh Fire: A Decolonizing Experience, a powerful moment of reflection, recognition, and renewal. Set within the heart of […]

A free concert showcasing energetic and innovative music from around the world, performed by student percussionists who spent the week immersed in Birch CreekÕs percussion programs.

The Seventh Fire was developed by the Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University and premiered in October 2021 ————————————————————— A JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY, RESILIENCE, AND REBIRTH The Seventh Fire: A Decolonizing Experience is a powerful exhibit that explores the ongoing process of decolonization through the lens of Anishinaabe history, culture, and identity. […]

Music, Games and Dancing for all ages! Burgers by Lion’s Club, drinks by Half Fast Brewing Co. 50/50 Raffle Drawing – ticket sales support Staying Put! Need a ride? Call 715-778-5800 to schedule a ride to/from the event.

**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. […]

Make your way to the Schlegelmilch House at 517 S. Farwell Street to check out this juice joint. In addition to giggle water, there will be soda and mocktails. Music will be happening every night. You can enjoy a drink in the beautiful Schlegelmilch gardens or nab a spot inside the speakeasy IF you provide […]

🌈 Dance Loud, Party Proud! 🌈 Celebrate the end of PRIDE with your friends at Working Draft and join us for a Pride-themed Silent Disco where the beats are bold and the love is louder than ever! 🎧✨ Three channels, one brewery dance floor, and unlimited vibes. Come dressed to express and celebrate pride in […]

Savor a delicious alfresco meal followed by great toe-tapping Celtic/folk music concert by Paddygrass starting at 7:00 pm. This is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Kettle Moraine to support projects within the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit including the Ice Age Visitor Center Complex enhancements. Enjoy a tasty show special from […]