Music
Open Mic & Vinyl, tonight at 6 p.m. at Tanglewood Greens, Menomonie.
UWEC University Band Concert, tonight at 7:30 p.m. at UW-Eau Claire’s Haas Fine Arts Center.
Open mic night, Tuesday at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 305 in Eau Claire.
Tune-In Tuesday: Jim Phillips, Tuesday at 6 p.m. at The Lakely, Eau Claire.
Classic Country Jam, Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Northwoods Brewpub, Osseo.
Open mic night, Tuesday at 7 p.m. at The Plus in Eau Claire.
Open mic night, Wednesday at 7 p.m. at River Jams in Chippewa Falls.
An evening with Dave Simonett, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at The Pablo Center at the Confluence.
Melodies of Resilience (feat. Cohen String Quartet), Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at UW-Eau Claire’s Haas Fine Arts Center.
Stand in the Light Memory Choir Christmas Carol Sing-Along, Thursday at 9:45 a.m. at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Eau Claire.
Christmas Carol Singalong, Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at The Heyde Center for the arts, Chippewa Falls.
UWEC Opera & Musical Theatre Workshop Ensemble, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at UW-Eau Claire’s Haas Fine Arts Center, Eau Claire.
Garden Party, Friday at 6 p.m. at The Lakely, Eau Claire.
UWEC Faculty Recital Series: Remembrances, Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Pablo Center at the Confluence, Eau Claire.
Christmas with Kenni Holmen & Friends, Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Pablo Center at the Confluence, Eau Claire.
Eau Claire Male Chorus Annual Christmas Concert, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at Delong Middle School, Eau Claire.
An Acoustic Christmas with Danville, Saturday at noon at The Heyde Center for the Arts, Chippewa Falls.
Sherry Fridel, Saturday at 2 p.m. at River Bend in Chippewa Falls.
CollECtive Arts Presents: “Come” — A Christmas Concert, Saturday at 4 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Eau Claire.
Between Howls, Saturday at 7 p.m. at The Lakely, Eau Claire.
Night Fall Concert, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at UW-Eau Claire’s Schofield Auditorium, Eau Claire.
ARLEN w/ Simon Cropp, Saturday at 9 p.m. at Leona’s Pizzeria in Eau Claire.
51st Annual UW-Eau Claire Holiday Concert, Sunday at 2 p.m. at The Pablo Center at the Confluence, Eau Claire.
Northwinds Brass Band Holiday Concert, Sunday at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at The Heyde Center for the Arts, Chippewa Falls.
UW-Stout Symphonic Band presents “Music in Motion,” Sunday at 2 p.m. at The Great Hall at the UW-Stout Memorial Student Center, Menomonie.
The Chippewa Valley Concert Band Christmas Concert, Sunday at 2 p.m. at Delong Middle School, Eau Claire.
Scotty’s Sunday Oldies Show, Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at VFW Post 305 in Eau Claire.
DJ & karaoke night, Sunday at 9:30 p.m. at Scooter’s in Eau Claire.
Stage
Clear Water Comedy presents: Personality Crisis, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at The Plus, Eau Claire.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet, Thursday at 7 p.m. at The Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire.
Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: “Winter Wonderettes,” Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at The Grand in Eau Claire.
Clear Water Comedy’s First Ever Eating Contest, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at The Plus, Eau Claire.
Christmas Present, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Regis High School, Eau Claire.
Menomonie Theatre Guild: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Mabel Tainter, Menomonie.
Rory Scovel: Know Your Enemy Tour, Friday at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. at The Plus, Eau Claire.
Improvised Game Show, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Oh Claire Improv, Eau Claire.
A Kid’s Christmas in Wales, Saturday at 7 p.m. at Menomonie Family Learning Center.
Art
Confluence of Art Annual Exhibition, now through Jan. 4, 2026 at the Pablo Center at the Confluence.
Pablo Center ARTmobile, Saturday at 11:15 a.m. at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Eau Claire.
Film & Literature
“Another Sweet Christmas” screening all day today and Tuesday at Micon Cinema, downtown Eau Claire.
Cookbook Club, tonight at 6 p.m. at Altoona Public Library.
Little Movers Storytime, Tuesday at 10 a.m. at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire.
Storytime, Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Bloomer Public Library.
Andrew Patrie in Conversation with Cullen Ryan, Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. at Dotters Books, Eau Claire.
Wishing and Hoping — The Sears Wishbook: A Mirror of Our Times with CVM editor Diana Peterson, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Chippewa Valley Museum, Eau Claire.
Book talk with local author Rick Schemm, Saturday at 11 a.m. at SHIFT Cyclery in Eau Claire.
Boozy Book Fair Holiday Edition, Saturday at noon at The Brewing Projekt, Eau Claire.
The Polar Express Experience, Saturday at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. on Level 3 of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Eau Claire.
Museums
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum in Menomonie. Information: dunnhistory.org.
Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology, 21 E. Grand Ave. 715-720-9206; cfmit.org.
The Chippewa Area History Center, 12 Bridgewater Ave. Chippewa Falls, housing the Chippewa County Historical Society Museum and Chippewa County Genealogical Society Research Library. Information: 715-723-4399.
Clear Creek Museum, Clear Creek Town Hall & Museum, Cty. Rd. HH & N. Raven Dr.
Other
DIY Giftwrap and Card Making, today at 4:30 p.m. at the Chippewa Falls Public Library.
Quilt Fabric Exchange, Tuesday starting at 9 a.m. at Menomonie Public Library, with new fabric shop days Wednesday through Friday at 9 a.m. at the library.
Vintage Ornament Workshop, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Hive and Hollow, Menomonie.
Cozy Coloring for Adults, Wednesday at 10 a.m. at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Eau Claire.
Magic the Gathering — Commander — Open Play, Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Undercity Games, Eau Claire.
The Dance Party — Unleash Your Inner Dance Diva, Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Rev, Eau Claire.
Words and Waffles with Paul Reid, Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at SHIFT Cyclery, Eau Claire.
Ugly Sweater Party, Friday at 5 p.m. at Leinenkugel’s in Chippewa Falls.
Under the Sea: Clearwater Winter Parade, Friday at 6:30 p.m. starting at Grand and 1st Ave., Eau Claire.
Slip & Slay: Holiday Edition, Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Menomonie Market in Eau Claire.
Breakfast with Santa, Saturday at 9 a.m. at River Prairie Center, Altoona.
UW-Eau Claire GEEKcon 2025, Saturday at 10 a.m. at UW-Eau Claire’s Davies Center.
Seasonal Train Exhibit to Benefit the Friends of the Library, Saturday at 1 p.m. on Level 3 at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Eau Claire.
Saturday Dance Party w. DJ MIX NIZZLE, Saturday at 8 p.m. at The Red Mixer, Eau Claire.
Holiday Glow Tree Lighting in River Prairie Park, Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at River Prairie Center, Altoona.