What are the chances we’d have a real Irishman here in the Northwoods to lead our St. Paddy’s Day concerts? Our bard from Belfast, our balladeer of the Bodhran, our […]
Step Into the Spotlight is an exciting dance production presented by Eleve Elite Dance Acadamy in collaboration with StageNorth and the Ashwabay Alliance. These high-energy, dance performances feature talented dancers […]
North America's Number one Bon Jovi Tribute Explodes in Ashland This Year! Take a Ride from New Jersey to Wisconsin with the Magical Story and Music of one of the […]
Come shake a tail feather with us at Morty's in Bayfield
A joyful performance of music, songs, stories, and dance. From Irish laments to energetic reels to modern Celtic rock vibes, the band pushes traditional music with contagious beats and soaring […]
Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Join us for open mic nights every Wednesday at Big Top's new year-round venue The Backstage! Every other week […]
Growing up in the Northwoods of Wisconsin might not seem like the best place to hear and learn Rock n’ Roll, Soul, Funk, Jazz, Blues, and Roots, however music has […]
Hello all! On Friday, March 20th at 7pm please join us for the last Cozy Craft Concert of the season, at the Washburn Meditation Center. As usual, we are asking […]
Join us for a monthly community sing focused on connection, courage, and collective strength. Sing to keep on keeping on • to breathe • to build courage • to stay […]
Brady Dahl is an Ashland, Wisconsin native with a soulful voice, sharp guitar work, and an easygoing stage presence that pulls people in. Inspired by classic acts like The Beatles […]
Join the jam and create improvised music, inspired by fun and simple music games! At times energizing, silly, and meditative, it’s a great way to end the week. Perfect for […]
Laugh Effect is escaping the Bayfield Bubble and the Washburn Way and venturing on a brave journey around the peninsula. Come see the newest South Shore improv group at Lake […]
TrueGrassSouth Shore TaphouseWashburn WISaturday, March 28 20267:00 pm to 9:00 pm TrueGrass will soon be heading to one of their favorite northern venues - the South Shore Brewery & Taphouse […]
The Chequamegon Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Nathan Mitchell, presents The Four Temperaments. The program features music by Jean Sibelius, Paul Hindemith, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Carl […]
Join us for original theater--a guided tour of Machination Cove, the fictional city built on the backs of beasts and peopled by oddballs, charlatans, and the occasional kind hearted soul. […]
Are you jazz curious? Perhaps you enjoy improvisation, syncopation, and harmony?The Baba Fats fellas will be hosting a Jazz Jam the last Tuesday of every month at StageNorth from 7-10PM. […]
Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Join us for open mic nights every Wednesday at Big Top's new year-round venue The Backstage! Every other week […]
Under Construction is a blast of an idea. Kind of a variety show (think Carol Burnett) meets open mic with invited professional writers reading works in progress. Plus live music! […]
“Singer, songwriter, guitarist and “Boss Mama” Colleen Myhre has connected with a loose band of hard-rocking desperados and dubbed them the Jebberhooch. Together, Boss Mama and the Jebberhooch put out […]
The Chequamegon Theatre Association presents MOLLY WHUPPIE Written by Ron Nicol. Directed by Liesl Settgas. Sponsored by the Beery Family April 10-12 and 16-19. Thurs-Sat evening performances at 7pm. Sunday […]
Co-founders Ted Petith (tenor sax) and Beth Tryon (bass) from Madison, are now based in Northern Wisconsin playing jazz/funk/fusion originals and standards with Tim Heil (guitars) and Steve Jones (drums).
Come join us for our spring concert "Water Music." $7 adults, $5 seniors and students, kids 10 and under FREE
The Chequamegon Theatre Association presents MOLLY WHUPPIE Written by Ron Nicol. Directed by Liesl Settgas. Sponsored by the Beery Family April 10-12 and 16-19. Thurs-Sat evening performances at 7pm. Sunday […]
The Chequamegon Theatre Association presents MOLLY WHUPPIE Written by Ron Nicol. Directed by Liesl Settgas. Sponsored by the Beery Family April 10-12 and 16-19. Thurs-Sat evening performances at 7pm. Sunday […]
Come join us for our spring concert “Water Music.” $7 adults, $5 seniors and students, kids 10 and under FREE
Book Discussion of “Medicine River” with Author Mary Annette Pember Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Vaughn Library 502 Main Street West Ashland 6:30 pm Coffee and Book Signing 7:00 pm […]
Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Join us for open mic nights every Wednesday at Big Top's new year-round venue The Backstage! Every other week […]
The Chequamegon Theatre Association presents MOLLY WHUPPIE Written by Ron Nicol. Directed by Liesl Settgas. Sponsored by the Beery Family April 10-12 and 16-19. Thurs-Sat evening performances at 7pm. Sunday […]
Join the jam and create improvised music, inspired by fun and simple music games! At times energizing, silly, and meditative, it’s a great way to end the week. Perfect for […]
The Chequamegon Theatre Association presents MOLLY WHUPPIE Written by Ron Nicol. Directed by Liesl Settgas. Sponsored by the Beery Family April 10-12 and 16-19. Thurs-Sat evening performances at 7pm. Sunday […]
Celebrate creativity and talent at the Bayfield County 4-H Youth Art & Talent Show! This fun, family-friendly event invites students in grades K–12 to showcase their skills across a wide […]
We are Melody Lane Singers, Ashland's first 'Memory Choir'! Join us for our first concert! You’ll hear 15 beautiful voices singing our favorite songs performed by Joni Mitchell, Patsy Cline, […]
The Chequamegon Theatre Association presents MOLLY WHUPPIE Written by Ron Nicol. Directed by Liesl Settgas. Sponsored by the Beery Family April 10-12 and 16-19. Thurs-Sat evening performances at 7pm. Sunday […]
Members of the BCO invite you to celebrate Earth Day by taking a walk in the woods with the words of John Muir. A musical landscape will surround you, excite […]
The Chequamegon Theatre Association presents MOLLY WHUPPIE Written by Ron Nicol. Directed by Liesl Settgas. Sponsored by the Beery Family April 10-12 and 16-19. Thurs-Sat evening performances at 7pm. Sunday […]
Three actors present Jane Austen's magnificent minor characters in all their oddities: Miss Bates, Mrs. Elton, and Mrs. Norris. The show is narrated by Mary Lynch with performances by Laura […]
This is a series of 5 events, sponsored by the Chequamegon Bay Arts Council. Hosted by Rose Spieler-Sandberg Piano, 2 mics with stands, and 2 JBL speakers provided Time: April […]
The Armando with Hannah Stonehouse Hudson Friday April 24th at The Backstage Doors: 6:30 Show: 7:00 Tickets $10 (link coming soon) Our storyteller will be Hannah Stonehouse Hudson . Hannah […]
Kangaroo is an original rock group residing in Bayfield. Whether it be dancing, swaying, or simply running away, their music is guaranteed to make you move. Their unique blend of […]
Courtney performed here in October and I immediately booked her for another night. She is a wonderful musician, storyteller, and her voice, wow! Courtney has been an artist in residence […]
Legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter Jorma Kaukonen is set to perform at the Historic Ironwood Theatre on Saturday, April 25, 2026, as part of The Farewell Tour. Known for his influential […]
Enjoy a spirited evening of thrilling and thrilling moments with the Bay City Whistleblowers, an ensemble of flutes. They’ll perform many favorite compositions, including by Pachelbel and Joplin. Members include […]
Are you jazz curious? Perhaps you enjoy improvisation, syncopation, and harmony?The Baba Fats fellas will be hosting a Jazz Jam the last Tuesday of every month at StageNorth from 7-10PM. […]
Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Join us for open mic nights every Wednesday at Big Top's new year-round venue The Backstage! Every other week […]
Golden Era Jazz is a vintage jazz band located in Ashland, WI. Three musicians and a vocalist perform classics in the style of the greats, including Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, […]
The Parkinsong Choir would like to share the gift of music with YOU! Fill your heart up with the beautiful and eclectic songs we have been rehearsing this spring, and […]
"When I die, I want to come back as Andy's steel guitar." -- Sergio. Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter from Wisconsin’s Lake Superior shore, Andy Noyes has been writing music, recording, […]
Only one rehearsal! Then sing with the choir during the incredible annual all-music service! Click here for more info! Rehearsal: April 30 at 4:00 PM Performance: UU Service and Concert: May […]
Spring Fed is a cooperation of the chillest musicians on the shores of Lake Superior. Funk, Reggae & Blues.
Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Join us for open mic nights every Wednesday at Big Top's new year-round venue The Backstage! Every other week […]
Come hear what these amazing voice students have to offer! You will hear singers of various ages and skill levels sing popular tunes, music theater, Turkish music, and more! All […]
Saddle up for a night of laughs and pasta! 🍝🤠 The South Shore Drama Club is bringing the fun with their upcoming production of Spaghetti Western or Mission Im-Pasta-Ble by […]
Join Lost in the Woods for a night of improv comedy! We take your suggestions and turn them into comedy scenes on the spot. Every show we perform is unscripted, […]
Join the community for For Water Fest, a day dedicated to caring for our local environment and celebrating water. Start the morning with a community clean-up, then head to the Fish Shed for food and connection. Explore local nonprofit vendors, and wrap up the day with live music and a drum circle.
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026Location: Bohemian Hall, Ashland, Wisconsin The beloved Ashland Folk Fest returns for its 59th year with a full day of live music, workshops, and community celebration. […]
Saddle up for a night of laughs and pasta! 🍝🤠 The South Shore Drama Club is bringing the fun with their upcoming production of Spaghetti Western or Mission Im-Pasta-Ble by […]
Larkin Poe’s latest album “Bloom" (GRAMMY nominated for Best Americana Album) sees the dynamic sister duo venturing further along on their evolving musical journey with a collection of songs that […]
Claudia Schmidt brings her exuberant music and love of humanity back to Bayfield, Wisconsin! With her multi-octave voice, 12 string guitar and mountain dulcimer, she weaves together song, story and […]
Entheos Enclave is a Duluth based original band fronted by Inga Weis. This Nordic fusion of indie/crossover prog and world music comes from both deep love and deep grief, while […]
Time Warp Tattoo is proud to announce the 6th Annual Tattoo Arts & Music Summit — 2026. For the past seven years, Time Warp Tattoo has grown into a cornerstone […]
Announcing the 6th Annual Sound Cheq Music Fest! Get ready for an even bigger line-up than last year with blues, rock, vintage jazz, folk, bluegrass, punk, and country music in […]
Time Warp Tattoo is proud to announce the 6th Annual Tattoo Arts & Music Summit — 2026. For the past seven years, Time Warp Tattoo has grown into a cornerstone […]
Time Warp Tattoo is proud to announce the 6th Annual Tattoo Arts & Music Summit — 2026. For the past seven years, Time Warp Tattoo has grown into a cornerstone […]
Are you jazz curious? Perhaps you enjoy improvisation, syncopation, and harmony?The Baba Fats fellas will be hosting a Jazz Jam the last Tuesday of every month at StageNorth from 7-10PM. […]
Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Join us for open mic nights every Wednesday at Big Top's new year-round venue The Backstage! Every other week […]
Rehearsals: May 28 and June 4 at 6:00 - 8:00 PMRehearsal Location: Saxon Community Center Performances:PRIDE UP FEST in Ironwood (June 6 afternoon)Chequamegon Pride Fest in Ashland (August 22 afternoon) […]
Saturday, May 30, 2026McCullough Brothers RETURN to Hoop's!Hunter & Colton McCullough7 - 10; outside on the dock; Bayfield, WisconsinFree & open to the public
Spring is among us! Look out for Tailgate Sessions the last Sunday of every month from May-September in Cornucopia, WI at The Fish Shed 1-4pm! Spring Fed by the beach! […]
Rehearsals: May 28 and June 4 at 6:00 - 8:00 PMRehearsal Location: Saxon Community Center Performances:PRIDE UP FEST in Ironwood (June 6 afternoon)Chequamegon Pride Fest in Ashland (August 22 afternoon) […]
We're kicking off our Stand with the Banned weekend with the documentary, The Librarians. As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under […]
Feeding Leroy began as a duo, when Lee Martin and Sonja Bjordal started performing together in Park City, UT. They had a weekly gig through out one fateful summer and decided […]
Join us for our 5th Annual Stand with the Banned Music Festival! Music, food, and books in the courtyard behind the bookstore. Screen printing will be next door at Penny […]
Rehearsals: May 28 and June 4 at 6:00 - 8:00 PMRehearsal Location: Saxon Community Center Performances:PRIDE UP FEST in Ironwood (June 6 afternoon)Chequamegon Pride Fest in Ashland (August 22 afternoon) […]
Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Join us for open mic nights every Wednesday at Big Top's new year-round venue The Backstage! Every other week […]
Playing a variety of music with a strong foundation in 70s and 80s country as well as his own originals.
Biographer David Hakensen will tell us about one of Minnesota's most beloved nature writers, Helen Hoover, who lived off grid near the Gunflint Trail in the 1950s through the early […]
An intimate acoustic evening with Trey Anastasio and Jeff Tanski comes to Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield, WI on June 14, 2026.
Chase and Ovation is the World’s “Paramount Prince Tribute Show” based out of Prince’s beloved hometown of Minneapolis, MN. Chase has been traveling North America performing exclusively the music of […]
Make Music Day is a free celebration of neighbors going outside and making music as part of National Make Music Day. This day of music is open to musicians of […]
Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Join us for open mic nights every Wednesday at Big Top's new year-round venue The Backstage! Every other week […]
Spring is among us! Look out for Tailgate Sessions the last Sunday of every month from May-September in Cornucopia, WI at The Fish Shed 1-4pm! Spring Fed by the beach! […]
Are you jazz curious? Perhaps you enjoy improvisation, syncopation, and harmony?The Baba Fats fellas will be hosting a Jazz Jam the last Tuesday of every month at StageNorth from 7-10PM. […]
Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Join us for open mic nights every Wednesday at Big Top's new year-round venue The Backstage! Every other week […]
Galvanized in the late 70's by The Clash and an aversion to the austere policies of Margaret Thatcher, Billy Bragg set out to inspire political engagement and empathy, and he […]
Come join the fun at the Sanborn Community Club's 11th Annual Tractor & Truck Pull at the Sanborn Memorial Park- located 10 miles South of Ashland on County Highway E. […]
A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musicianfuses […]
The Jayhawks and their rootsy sound were definitely swimming against the tide when they emerged from a crowded Minnesota music scene in 1985. Over the course of almost 4 decades, […]
Awarded "Worldwide Best Tribute Band" Killer Queen blew the roof off The Tent in 2023 and they want to do it again for our fortieth season! We can't wait to […]
LONG-SHOT returns to Washburn Wisconsin’s South Shore Taphouse to play music for the good people of the Chequamegon bay!
Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Join us for open mic nights every Wednesday at Big Top's new year-round venue The Backstage! Every other week […]
Judy Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism […]
Spring is among us! Look out for Tailgate Sessions the last Sunday of every month from May-September in Cornucopia, WI at The Fish Shed 1-4pm! Spring Fed by the beach! […]
Are you jazz curious? Perhaps you enjoy improvisation, syncopation, and harmony?The Baba Fats fellas will be hosting a Jazz Jam the last Tuesday of every month at StageNorth from 7-10PM. […]
2nd Annual Dock of the Bay Fest will bring back crowd favorites like tours of the Kiyi, visits with the US Coast Guard, food trucks & beer garden, and local […]
Join us for a cool drink with the sounds o Golden Era Jazz, the region's hottest vintage jazz band. Three musicians and vocalist Abby Miller perform classics in the style […]
The Chequamegon Bay Jazz Collective is a Big Band that is in its fifth year of functioning. The group was founded in 2021 by music director Brett Hulmer in collaboration […]
Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Join us for open mic nights every Wednesday at Big Top's new year-round venue The Backstage! Every other week […]
4 days of affordable family fun! Animals, Exhibits, Food, Face Painting, Bull Riding, Dirt Dash, Tuff Trucks, Kids Mini Dirt Dash, Carnival Rides, Live Music, Arts and Crafts vendors, and […]
The Ashland County Fair is a long-running annual county fair held each August at the fairgrounds in Marengo, Wisconsin. It’s a traditional community event with midway rides, agricultural and 4-H […]
Lake Effect Music Fest is a two-day celebration of music and outdoor adventure set for August 14-16, 2025, at Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Nestled at the base of […]
