WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, The Highground will host its annual Vietnam Veterans Reunion, which will combine Vietnam exhibits with an opportunity to meet other Vietnam Veterans. Over 300 Veterans have attended for the past three years. Current schedule: Vietnam War and military vehicle exhibits: 10AM Lunch: 11AM-1PM Presentation: 1PM Pamela Alwin Fullerton presents the […]

WPR is proud to sponsor the Mile of Music Festival from July 31 to August 3. Visit us at the Lawrence Memorial Chapel where we’ll be your hosts for the stage. Stop by our table there to meet WPR staff and Community Ambassadors, and grab some WPR swag! Mile of Music is a free, original […]

Optimist Theatre’s free Shakespeare in the Park presents of The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition Grab your lawn chair and picnic snacks for a totally rad Shakespearean summer—where sun, swagger, and sharp-tongued banter rule the stage! This year’s productions, The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About […]

A journey through the dark side of the American dream, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Tony-winning musical Assassins explores the lives of nine men and women who either killed (or tried to kill) one of the Presidents of the United States. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald and beyond, the stories of our […]

South Beach Up North’s second concert features the Arriaga String Quartet #2 in A major (1824) and Orbón String Quartet #1 (1951). Juan Crisóstomo Jacobo Antonio de Arriaga y Balzola (1806-1826) was a Spanish Basque composer. He was nicknamed “the Spanish Mozart” after he died, because, like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, he was both a child […]

Part of the Gary McWithey Concert Series, this concert features a diverse program of music for woodwind octet, including the premiere of an original composition by acclaimed Milwaukee-based composer, Brian Packham. A freewill offering benefits the concert series. All are welcome!

Concert Oliver y Astorga String trio in C major Beethoven String Trio Op. 9 No 2 Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 1, Op 8 Schuman Piano Quartet Op. 47

Every Sunday August – except 8/31 Discover the cave like the first explorers. Walk through the cave using only lanterns and flashlights that are provided. Feel as though you are one of the first people to ever see the cave. Your guide will take you on an adventure while sharing the history & the geologic […]

Wisconsin natives, John and Tom join forces to have an old fashioned tenor battle, reminiscent of the Gene Ammons/Sonny Stitt and Lockjaw Davis/Johnny Griffin battles of the 1950’s and 60’s.​ Jazz on the River is a series of free summer concerts held in downtown Wausau, Wisconsin at Kickbusch Plaza, directly behind the Marathon County Downtown […]

This summer, the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra invites you to be part of something truly special. Our 51st Jazz in the Park concert series an unforgettable celebration of music, community, and creativity—featuring guest vocalist Tom Wopat. Best known for his long running lead character “Luke Duke” Tom Wopat has maintained a rich and varied career […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

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 […]

Come enjoy the Madison Flute Club as they play their free summer concert series. The featured music is a mix of Broadway show tunes and recognizable lively summer favorites. This […]

KIDZ BOP Live 2025: Certified BOP Tour – Coming to West Allis! Get ready, West Allis – the KIDZ BOP Kids are bringing their all-new KIDZ BOP Live 2025: Certified […]

Over 250 Art & Craft Exhibits Flea Market, Sidewalk & Bake Sales & Live Music · Food & Refreshments · 50/50 Raffle Loon Calling Contest at 1:30pm in front of the Mercer Town Hall on Railroad Street

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is a three-day outdoor event showcasing the latest developments in production agriculture, including practical applications and recent research and technological developments. This is the only farm show of its size in the United States that is organized and run entirely by volunteers. As the largest outdoor agricultural event in the state, […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

Join us for our last Kids’ Art Day of the summer on August 6th, from 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.! Kids’ Art Days: Moroccan Tiles Design, sketch, and paint your own tile, inspired by Zellige, a traditional Moroccan art form. Zellige includes rich colors, geometric shapes, and unique patterns. The Grohmann Museum’s Kids’ Art Day programs are included with […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

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. Mike Schneider Polka […]

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 […]

A tribute to Birch Creek’s 50 seasons of jazz concerts-an evening blending historic repertoire and contemporary flair, performed by faculty and students.

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is a three-day outdoor event showcasing the latest developments in production agriculture, including practical applications and recent research and technological developments. This is the only farm show of its size in the United States that is organized and run entirely by volunteers. As the largest outdoor agricultural event in the state, […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

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 […]

Parker Barrow, the blues-infused Southern rock band led by husband and wife duo Megan Kane (vocals) and Dylan Turner (drums), supported by the formidable Alex Bender (guitar) is a powerhouse group, taking the stage by storm as anything from a 5-piece to a 10-piece band – boasting a distinctive musical style. Forged from an immediate […]

Haydn Piano Trio No. 24 in D Major (1795), Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8 (1924) and Chaminade Piano Trio No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 11 (1881) Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber music such as […]

Join us for the next event in our Artist Talk series, featuring internationally renowned contemporary artist Erin Shirreff. Hear from Shirreff as she delves into her boundary-crossing studio practice—which blends photography, sculpture, and video—and her artworks on view in “Erin Shirreff: Permanent Drafts.” This is the most comprehensive exhibition in a decade of works by […]

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!

A powerful combination of blues-infused grooves and big band flair.

A journey through the dark side of the American dream, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Tony-winning musical Assassins explores the lives of nine men and women who either killed (or tried to kill) one of the Presidents of the United States. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald and beyond, the stories of our […]

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is a three-day outdoor event showcasing the latest developments in production agriculture, including practical applications and recent research and technological developments. This is the only farm show of its size in the United States that is organized and run entirely by volunteers. As the largest outdoor agricultural event in the state, […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

The annual art tour of artists’ studios and galleries in the Wisconsin Northwoods of Sawyer, Washburn and Bayfield Counties will return August 8-9-10. The hours will be Friday and Saturday 10-5 and Sunday, 11-3. The CHARAC Art Crawl is an event of the Cable Hayward Area Arts Council. Forty-three artists with a variety of creative […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

**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 […]

FFCFW is an annual summer and fall meeting point for audiences and young filmmakers to celebrate the finest independent cinema and storytelling about farm and culture. The festival program includes eight curated award-winning feature fiction and documentary films from around the world. Film: The Return of the Projectionist Directed by: Orkhan Aghazadeh Production: France and […]

A powerful combination of blues-infused grooves and big band flair. This concert features guest drummer Harold Jones of the Basie and Bennett orchestras.

Haydn Piano Trio No. 24 in D Major (1795), Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8 (1924) and Chaminade Piano Trio No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 11 (1881) Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber music such as […]

Aug 8th 2025, 7:30 pm Contact Bob if you have any questions: (pillsbur@ uwosh.edu or 920 284-2040) Location : Lakeshore parvilion: 1875 Punhoqua St, Oshkosh, WI 54902 The Johns are a power trio utilizing driving melodies, rock solid rhythms and tasteful dynamics with a bit of a groove. Ruby John and John Warstler also perform […]

A journey through the dark side of the American dream, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Tony-winning musical Assassins explores the lives of nine men and women who either killed (or tried to kill) one of the Presidents of the United States. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald and beyond, the stories of our […]

Mary Mack & NorthStar Comedy Hour is back, combining sketch, variety, and talk show formats for a fun, zany mash-up of music, poetry, stand-up, and sketch comedy. Think Carol Burnett in the Northwoods. Clean Comedian Mary Mack (Hulu, Conan, Fallon) curates a slew of amazing guests including folk legends Corky Siegel & Randy Sabien, TikTok […]

FFCFW is an annual summer and fall meeting point for audiences and young filmmakers to celebrate the finest independent cinema and storytelling about farm and culture. The festival program includes eight curated award-winning feature fiction and documentary films from around the world. Film: Swimming Out Till The Sea Turns Blue Directed by: Jia Zhang-ke Production: […]

The Drama of Brahms & Schumann: Saturday, August 9 Conductor: Maestro Rune Bergmann Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel: Overture in C Robert Schumann: Concerto for Cello, Op. 129 with cello soloist Luka Coetzee Brahms: Symphony No. 4, Op. 98 Click here to learn more.

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

The annual art tour of artists’ studios and galleries in the Wisconsin Northwoods of Sawyer, Washburn and Bayfield Counties will return August 8-9-10. The hours will be Friday and Saturday 10-5 and Sunday, 11-3. The CHARAC Art Crawl is an event of the Cable Hayward Area Arts Council. Forty-three artists with a variety of creative […]

Enjoy a day of history with a train ride, games, blacksmithing, lapidary, and other demonstrations. Explore the mine with a scavenger hunt, then grab your blanket or chair and listen […]

A lively, family-friendly jazz showcase blending student ensemble pieces with jazz orchestra highlights.

Optimist Theatre’s free Shakespeare in the Park presents of The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition Grab your lawn chair and picnic snacks for […]

Black Hawk Folk Society presents Wattle & Daub, singer-songwriter duo Tim and Susan Mocarski. Their concerts reflect a passion for the folk music tradition and its power! Share an afternoon […]

**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, […]

A tribute to Birch CreekÕs 50 seasons of jazz concertsÑan evening blending historic repertoire and contemporary flair, performed by faculty and students.

A journey through the dark side of the American dream, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Tony-winning musical Assassins explores the lives of nine men and women who either killed (or […]

Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Barrymore Theatre on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 7:30pm.   Liverpool Legends are four talented musicians and actors, handpicked by Louise […]

The Drama of Brahms & Schumann: Saturday, August 9 Conductor: Maestro Rune Bergmann Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel: Overture in C Robert Schumann: Concerto for Cello, Op. 129 with cello soloist Luka […]