Events Calendar

Working with mediums such as drawing, photography, embroidery and collage, Susanna Gaunt analyzes the human condition through a philosophical and scientific lens. Inspired by historic European curiosity cabinets, natural history museums and personal specimen collections, Susanna tangles human anatomy with animal taxonomy, creating works that encourage curiosity and wonder.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Visual Art

All DayThursday May. 16

Play 'N' Learn Playgroup at FRC

Connect through music and story time, crafts, and healthy snacks. Registration required for this 6-week block, one day a week.

Family Resource Center Inc.
Eau Claire

Kids

All DayThursday May. 16

Wisconsin ArtsWest 45

Now in its 45th year, the exhibition invites artists and students across Wisconsin to showcase their talents and creativity.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Visual Art

All DayThursday May. 16

Working America

Artist Sam Comen presents American immigrants and first-generation Americans at work in the small, skilled trades as icons of the American experience.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Visual Art

8am-10pm Thursday May. 16

Jesse Blake Hay - 'Reverie Collection' at The Oxbow Hotel

Jesse Blake Hay's 'Reverie Collection' is a curated grouping of his mixed media work done on canvas. In his modern abstract approach, he encourages subjectivity from viewers; hoping they find a personal meaning in the menagerie of mediums.

The Oxbow Hotel
Eau Claire

Visual Art

9:30-11am Thursday May. 16

Play & Learn

Fun & playful opportunities for families to connect through music & story time, crafts & healthy snacks. One free book each month.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

Kids

10-11:15am Thursday May. 16

Play 'N' Learn Playgroup at the Fairchild Library

Connect through music and story time, crafts, and healthy snacks.

Fairchild Library

Kids

10-11:15am Thursday May. 16

Play 'N' Learn Playgroup at the Fairchild Library

Connect through music and story time, crafts, and healthy snacks.

Fairchild Library

Kids

10:30-11:15am Thursday May. 16

Bloomer Storytime

Children and caregivers are invited to join one session per week (same themes and activities each week).

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Kids

10:45am-1pm Thursday May. 16

Open Play at the Family Resource Center

Drop in and play.

Family Resource Center Inc.
Eau Claire

Kids

11am-5pm Thursday May. 16

Battle of the Badges

When you donate blood, select either the Menomonie Police Dept or Menomonie Fire Dept and they'll see who brings in the most donors.

Stout Craft Co.
Menomonie

Causes

11am-7pm Thursday May. 16

Empty Bowls - Feed My People Fundraiser

FMP's largest annual fundraiser to help fight local hunger. Browse a huge bowl inventory, crated by local artists, enjoy food trucks, live music, and more.

Feed My People Food Bank
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

3-7pm Thursday May. 16

D&D Mini Painting Workshop

Join painting workshops for all skill levels. All supplies provided, bring your own minis or paint theirs.

Link's Tome of Adventures
Chippewa Falls

Games & Hobbies

3-9pm Thursday May. 16

Cocktails & Tacos with Ne-Ne's Tacos

Enjoy tacos from Ne-Ne's Tacos food truck featuring hand-made tortillas and vegetarian options, paired with your favorite cocktails from Infinity.

Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

3:30-6pm Thursday May. 16

Dabble Box Open Lab Special Hours

We're open extra hours! Stop down to the Dabble Box and see where your creativity takes you! We'll have lots of equipment and supplies available for all ages.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box
Eau Claire

Kids

3:30-4:30pm Thursday May. 16

Scoop Up Mental Health

Teens are invited to create a mental health toolkit while scooping up some free ice cream. Pre-register to guarantee your ice cream. Enter drawings to win ice cream.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Kids

4-7pm Thursday May. 16

We Brat the Beer Cookout

A cookout with the new Johnsonville Summer Shandy Brats, live music, beer, and more. Bring friends, family, and dogs.

Leinie Lodge
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

4-7pm Thursday May. 16

We Brat the Beer Cookout

A cookout with the new Johnsonville Summer Shandy Brats, live music, beer, and more. Bring friends, family, and dogs.

Leinie Lodge
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

5-9pm Thursday May. 16

Chamber Royale

Roll the dice and hit the jackpot. Win BIG with fake money and take home incredible prizes. Pre-order your drink tickets now and skip the lines.

Eau Claire Event District
Eau Claire

Galas

5:30-7:30pm Thursday May. 16

Live Music On The Lawn At Vino Cappuccino

Outdoor music experience on Vino's beautiful lawn. Enjoy local wine, wood-fired pizza, and more. Weather permitting.

Vino Cappuccino
Elk Mound

Music

5:30-9pm Thursday May. 16

Syttende Mai 2024 "Norway's Constitution Day"

Celebrating Norway's Constitution Day. Dinner, Silent Auction, Program with Tom and Debbi King "Celebrating Open Air Life & Traditions in All Seasons"

Holiday Inn South
Eau Claire

Community

6-7:30pm Thursday May. 16