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📆 Our events calendar is absolutely packed this weekend. Haven’t checked it out in a minute? Now is a good time »
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🕰 History buff? Enjoy a an artsy photograph from the past that gives a little glimpse into our local history.
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Local athletes sign letter of intent to compete at the collegiate level // News 8 Now »
Great Rivers United Way announces $350,000 in grants for basic needs programs // News 8 Now »
La Crosse Center and Loggers host "An Evening with Pat Murphy" in Janurary // WXOW »
Transformative ReNew the Block project revitalizes La Crosse's Avon Street community // WXOW »
"Come Here, Brother Wolf" premieres in La Crosse // WXOW »
Solar storms bring colorful northern lights to unexpected places // WIZM »
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🎁 Holiday Open House // Thu, Nov 13 // 4:00–7:00 PM // artPOP // Event Link ➡️
Get in the holiday spirit at artPOP’s Holiday Open House! 🎨✨
Shop new and exciting vendors, enjoy light refreshments, make a free craft, and get an early peek at their festive holiday merch.
A merry, creative evening filled with local charm and handmade cheer!
🎷 Safe Passage Jazz Quartet // Thu, Nov 13 // 5:00–8:00 PM // Starlite Lounge // Free //
Event Link ➡️
Settle in for an evening of smooth, soulful jazz with the Safe Passage Jazz Quartet, featuring Greg Balfany, Larry Price, Karyn Quinn, and Rich MacDonald. 🎶
Grab a drink, unwind, and enjoy some of the region’s finest live jazz—totally free to attend!
🛍️ Magic Market at The Museum FUN Shop! // Fri, Nov 14 // 9:00 AM–5:00 PM // Children’s Museum of La Crosse // Event Link ➡️
Kick off a day of play, wonder, and a little bit of magic at The Museum! ✨
Explore hands-on fun throughout the museum, then swing by The FUN Shop for 10% OFF regular purchases and 20% OFF for members.
🤝 Community Gratitude Night // Fri, Nov 14 // 3:00–6:30 PM // Dahl Family YMCA // Event Link ➡️
Join the community for Gratitude Night #2 at the Dahl Family YMCA!
Enjoy a feel-good Friday gathering, connect with neighbors, and help keep the momentum going from last week’s amazing turnout. 🌤️
🎤 Friday Night Comedy // Fri, Nov 14 // 8:30–11:00 PM // Moxie’s // Event Link ➡️
Kick off your weekend with laughs at Friday Night Comedy at Moxie’s!
Enjoy a rotating lineup of comedians, great energy, and the perfect Friday night vibes.
ℹ️ A view of the tracks at the Burlington Depot for the Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy railroad, 1951 in La Crosse, WI.
Thursday, November 13
5:00pm // Cat Daddy’s Bar & Grill // Abby Lane // FREE
5:00pm // Starlite Lounge // Safe Passage Jazz Quartet (Greg Balfany, Larry Price, Karyn Quinn, Rich MacDonald) // FREE
6:00pm // The Nature Place // Dr. Don Flemons // $35
6:00pm // Castaway’s on the Island // The Codys // FREE
Friday, November 14
6:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel and Restaurant // Quenten Brown // FREE
6:00pm // Magpie Gelato, Viroqua // The Paper Sleeves // FREE
6:30pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // Polka at the Bierhaus // FREE
7:00pm // Leo & Leona's, Bangor // Moors & McCumber // $25
7:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Banter // FREE
7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Sadie Jo // FREE
7:00pm // Nordic Lanes, Rushford // Ryan Howe // FREE
7:00pm // Adams St Pub // Peter Kish // FREE
7:30pm // Pearl Street Gallery // Minor Theft & Juiceneck // $5
9:00pm // Smokey’s Bar and Grill, Holmen // Brianna Rae Unplugged // FREE
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Mae Simpson, The Lavender Project, & Modern Joey // $15
Saturday, November 15
10:00am // Onalaska Public Library // Children’s Musician Will Bjorndal // FREE
1:00pm // Art House La Crosse // Brennan Henry // FREE
2:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Jen Zemke and Garrett Gilbertson // FREE
5:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Hans Mayer & Hot Sauce // $10
6:00pm // Two Fathoms Brewing Company // Quenten Brown // FREE
7:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Gregg Hall // FREE
7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Teague Alexy // FREE
7:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // Moonflowers // FREE
7:00pm // Dewey’s Side Street Saloon // Brianna Rae Unplugged // FREE
7:30pm // Viterbo Fine Arts Center // La Crosse Symphony Orchestra with Elissa Lee Koljonen, violin // $38
8:00pm // Augie’s Bar & Grill, Bangor // Sunshine Drive // FREE
8:00pm // HD Tavern // American Standard Acoustic // FREE
8:00pm // Robins Nest // The B-SideS // FREE
8:30pm // Our Corner Bar // Spare Parts Project // FREE
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Toilet Rats, Be Wary, and Bad Acid Cult // $10
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