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Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
❤️ Getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit? The Y is hosting a Sweetheart Dance this Friday »
🐻 Learn something and delicious drinks & food? That’s what the La Crosse Science Cafe at JavaVino has to offer. Here’s the next one »
🎣 Learn about ice fishing this weekend with your little one at the Genoa National Fish Hatchery. Family-friendly, educational, and outdoors »
🎷 Starlite Lounge has live jazz this weekend. That’s gonna be a vibe »
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🎷 Greg Balfany Trio // Thu, Feb 5 // 5:30PM–8:30PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Event Link ➡️
Enjoy an evening of Jazz, Latin, and funk music with the Greg Balfany Trio. The lounge is open from 4 PM to 10 PM, with music from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
📅 “True Crime” Taproom Trivia // Thu, Feb 5 // 7:30PM–10:00PM // Two Fathoms Brewing // Event Link ➡️
Join Two Fathoms Brewing for a "True Crime" themed Taproom Trivia night. Olivia & Nataya will host an evening of criminally charged questions where you can put your sleuthing skills to the test.
🍕 Storytime For Adults: Pizza my Heart! // Thu, Feb 5 // 6:30PM–8:00PM // Saxon Hall // Event Link ➡️
Join local librarians and performers for a night of short stories and essays with a "Pizza My Heart" theme. Enjoy beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
🎨 Pump House Artist Reception - FEBRUARY // Fri, Feb 6 // 5:00PM–7:00PM // Pump House Regional Arts Center // Event Link ➡️
Join us for an open house Artist Reception to welcome and celebrate our artists. Meet and support the artists, purchase artwork and enjoy complimentary snacks and a cash bar.
🏔️ IF - Adventure Film Festival // Fri, Feb 6 // 6:00PM // Rivoli Theater & Pizzeria // Event Link ➡️
The IF - Adventure Film Festival kicks off on Friday, February 6th, bringing the community together for an evening of storytelling, inspiration, and winter adventure.
🎭 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike // Fri, Feb 6 // 7:30PM–2:00PM // La Crosse Community Theater // Event Link ➡️
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Friday, February 6
5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // 🎹 Alethia Kenworthy - Piano // FREE
5:30 PM // Boot Hill Pub and Grill // 🎸 Tom Carpenter Acoustic Music at Boot Hill Pb and Grill // FREE
6:00 PM // Footjoy Farm and Brewing // 🎤 KC Thomas // FREE
6:00 PM // Adams St Pub // 🎸 JOE & JACKIE CODY! // FREE
6:00 PM // Alpine Inn // 🎸 Kaden Swanson LIVE @ Alpine! // FREE
6:30 PM // Moose lodge // 🎵 Music // FREE
6:30 PM // La Crosse Bierhaus // 🎸 Pinski Brothers at La Crosse Bierhaus // FREE
7:00 PM // HBP Theater in St. Cecilia Hall // 🎸 Collective Unconscious - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young // $50
7:00 PM // Mt. La Crosse // 🎸 LIVE MUSIC – Tom Conrad // FREE
7:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // 🎸 Fayme Rochelle & The Waxwings LIVE at Onalaska American Legion // FREE
8:30 PM // High Roller Skating Center // 🛼🛼 Adult Night Skate // $7
8:30 PM // No Name Bar // 🎵 Lavender Project + Jumpsuit + Old Oaks Duo // $12
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // 🎸 Unicycle Michael and The Zaz at Popcorn Tavern // $5
Saturday, February 7
1:00 PM // La Crosse Bierhaus // 🎵 Live at Lunch with Rich Pinski at La Crosse Bierhaus // FREE
2:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // 🎵 Music by Josie Legler // FREE
5:00 PM // Journey Lutheran Church // 🎸 LIVE MUSIC - Joe, Jackie & Moriah Cody | Journey Lutheran // FREE
5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // 🎤 Lexie Lakmann & Luke Thering Duo // FREE
6:00 PM // Angry's Way Out // 🎸 Ctrl Alt Dlt at Angrys Way Out // FREE
7:00 PM // Leo and Leona's // 🎸 LIVE MUSIC – Fly Casual // $11
7:00 PM // Collective Unconscious // 🎸 Collective Unconscious - The Last Waltz // $40
7:30 PM // Starlite Lounge // 🎷 Safe Passage Jazz Quartet // FREE
7:30 PM // Bluff View House Concerts // 🎤 Johnsmith // $25
8:00 PM // Alpine Inn // 🎸 LIVE MUSIC – Dig Deep // $10
8:00 PM // Nordic Lanes // 🎸 Spunky Bumpkins at Nordic Lanes // FREE
8:00 PM // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // 🎸 Sunshine Drive Live at Whiskey River! // FREE
8:30 PM // Features Sports Bar & Grill West Salem // Bret/Jason Send Off Party // FREE
9:00 PM // Smokey's Bar & Grill // 🎸 LIVE MUSIC – Brianna Rae Band // FREE
10:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // 🎸 SHOWOFF, STOPPING SHORT, MIDWEST VOLTAGE // $10
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