Join the autumnal festivities with Nick Hensley & Guests all weekend long, offering sets filled with cozy warmth and communal melody. From soulful originals to crowd-pleasing covers, their performance is sure to pair beautifully with cider, apples, and the essence of AppleFest—each evening starting at 7:00 PM.
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
The Armando is an improv show exclusive to The Backstage that bases the action on true tales told by a Bay Area special guest who will share personal stories. We will take those stories as inspiration for hilarious and heartwarming scenes. People you know will be sharing stories about the things that you love. Whether […]
Join WOJB's Stevie Ray at the Taphouse starting Thursday June 12 at 7 o'clock for a special event. Stevie Ray, DJ for WOJB's Blues Monday Show, will spin tunes from his extensive Stevie Ray's One Hit wonders of the 60's list.
Kara Hakanson’s first solo show! Mature content suitable for 18+ audience An honest, hilarious, and heartfelt ride through her 20+ years pursuing an acting career. Expect sharp storytelling, raw humor, and emotional punch as she turns childhood disappointments, industry rejection, and personal setbacks into a laugh-inducing, tear-jerking performance that’s as intimate and inspirational as it […]
Experience soulful, heartfelt performances by Keith Secola & Dave Hucksfelt, blending storytelling, folk, and Indigenous influences. They play Tom's Burned Down Cafe on both Sept 12 & 13th. Their music resonates deeply, making for thoughtful, emotionally rich evenings at 7:00 PM both nights.
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Join us for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities! Enjoy wood fire pizzas, artist demos, live music, a farmer's market, and more!
Northern Wisconsin’s most popular favorite dance jazz orchestra brings a night of swing music, with plenty of space for dancing! The 18-piece group, led by Ron Bergin, performs classic big band favorites by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, and more.
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Harvest Fest in Ashland, WI!The Northwood's Band will be performing 8pm–10pm. The day will be full of local live music, a pancake feed, vendors with crafts/art/farm products, inflatable games, and more. Now accepting applications for vendors. Click this link for the vendor application form: https://www.coawi.org/formcenter/community-events-15/harvest-fest-vendor-application-82
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2025 5:30 - 6:30 PM - NOT SUPER SCARY6:30 - 9:00 PM - FULL ON CREEPY! Are you ready to face your fears and uncover the secrets that await in the darkness? Step into the Haunted Trail, where the true terror begins!Prepare for a spine-chilling adventure as you step into […]
The Cosmic Otter Club is a musical collective with a rotating cast that features talented folks from the woodland waterways of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Led by Pete Whiteman of the twin-cities jamgrass outfit Buffalo Galaxy, the group plays expansive styles of music ranging from jazzy originals to tried and true classics from the American songbook […]
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Come see the Ashland High School Drama Department's production of This Murder Was Staged, a comedy play and book where the director of a new mystery play is murdered on opening night, right as the show is supposed to end. The play's setting becomes a real crime scene, with the cast and crew as suspects, and […]
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
Folktales is a 2025 documentary film, directed and produced by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady. It follows teenagers at a folk high school in Norway, where they must rely on each other and a pack of sled dogs as they grow. It had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2025, […]
Come see the Ashland High School Drama Department's production of This Murder Was Staged, a comedy play and book where the director of a new mystery play is murdered on opening night, right as the show is supposed to end. The play's setting becomes a real crime scene, with the cast and crew as suspects, and […]
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
Come see the Ashland High School Drama Department's production of This Murder Was Staged, a comedy play and book where the director of a new mystery play is murdered on opening night, right as the show is supposed to end. The play's setting becomes a real crime scene, with the cast and crew as suspects, and […]
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
Come see the Ashland High School Drama Department's production of This Murder Was Staged, a comedy play and book where the director of a new mystery play is murdered on opening night, right as the show is supposed to end. The play's setting becomes a real crime scene, with the cast and crew as suspects, and […]
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
You'll hear 15 beautiful voices singing our favorite songs by Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, and more! We can't wait to take you down "Melody Lane!"
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Come dance the night away with celebrity DJ & stylist Jacqueline Rezak while shopping Taylor Swift themed merch designed by Jacqueline — including glasses she designed for Taylor herself! We will be creating the ultimate Swiftie atmosphere for the Northwoods! She will be spinning Taylor tracks and other fun girly pop from 6-8 . Her […]
Duluth-based comedian Danielle Thralow won Miami's funniest competition and was named ACME's Comedy Club's 2nd funniest person in the Twin Cities. She has performed throughout North America and is a regular guest at the Los Angeles-based Dat Phan and Friends and numerous other events, including the Seattle International Comedy Competition. She has shared the stage […]
Out of the imagination of a songwriter, the Big Top began and has remained a haven for the art form ever since. The Blue Canvas Orchestra is lucky enough to have many great songwriters in its ranks and on this November night we’ll hear from the pens of three of them. The songs of Ed […]
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
We'll be topping off Small Business Saturday with the talents of Cellist Ed Willet and vocalist Cheryl Leah, orged by the metropolis but sustained by the wilderness.. Chance coalesced in Los Angeles California, a coming together of two musicians with wildly diverse backgrounds. One of the few voice and cello duos in the world, theirs […]
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Performers Jan Lee and Tom Mitchell are bringing their uniquely entertaining and emotionally powerful two-person rendition of Charles Dickens' holiday classic to Bayfield! Nonrefundable tickets are $20. Purchase online or call (715) 779-5223
The Armando is an improv show exclusive to The Backstage that bases the action on true tales told by a Bay Area special guest who will share personal stories. We will take those stories as inspiration for hilarious and heartwarming scenes. People you know will be sharing stories about the things that you love. Whether […]
Join us for an evening of Funk, Reggae, and Blues with Spring Fed—a collaboration of the chillest musicians on the shores of Lake Superior. This community-powered series supports emerging regional artists in an intimate, interactive space. Live in the Lounge is a donation-based event that thrives on your support. Come early, stay late, and be part […]
Blue Moon is a 2025 American biographical comedy drama film directed by Richard Linklater and written by Robert Kaplow. The film follows songwriter Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) as he reflects on himself on the opening night of Oklahoma!, a new musical by his former colleague Richard Rodgers (Andrew Scott).
Join us for the most festive night of the year. Special Guest Author Trent Preszler will be signing copies of his latest release, Evergreen with a short talk at 8pm Ben Thoen from the Good Thyme will be serving appetizers.
Washburn-born BCO member Yazmin takes the stage with her very own band Beat Zero. The show will feature the Havana Quartet, a group of young Cuban string players based in Minneapolis, and the one and only, fellow BCO member Scott Kirby. Together they create a riveting fusion of Latin-jazz, Funk, Folk/Rock, and Cuban rhythms, driven […]
Join us for an afternoon with Julianne Lepp for a talk about making it through the seasons of chronic illness. Living with chronic illness has many challenges, and the journey is not just a physical one. Tend to Your Spirit is a companion for this emotional and spiritual journey, offering tools to help readers practice […]
Owen is a very unique performer. He dances throughout the keyboard rendering a distictive and unparalleled gift of music.
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Join us for our Festive Holiday Bingo Night. Wear your favorite holiday sweater or festive outfit—ugly, sparkly, silly or chic, we love it all! Prizes each round, drink specials, snacks and $2 bingo cards. We play 5-6 rounds and the grand prize round. Come B4 to get a bite to eat and a seat.
Dustin DeGolier is a guitarist and vocalist serving greater Northwest Wisconsin. With over 20 years of professional experience, he maintains a busy schedule performing both solo and with a variety of groups spanning jazz, rock, country, blues, and original music. His solo shows incorporate introspective originals alongside an eclectic blend of jazz, classic R&B, and […]
Join for their 53rd annual Christmas concert.
Need something to do between Bay Area Film Society screenings?? Head on over to Stage North on December 13th for a special 50th Anniversary Special Edition Screening of The Giant Spider Invasion! The cult classic returns in a stunning 50th Anniversary Special Celebration Edition with enhanced effects, restored footage, and never-before-seen scenes. This exclusive sneak […]
Brady Dahl Live at the Alley!
Join the CSO for a program featuring a fun mix of classical tunes plus some holiday favorites! $10/general admission, $8/seniors, Free/students
Need something to do between Bay Area Film Society screenings?? Head on over to Stage North on December 13th for a special 50th Anniversary Special Edition Screening of The Giant Spider Invasion! The cult classic returns in a stunning 50th Anniversary Special Celebration Edition with enhanced effects, restored footage, and never-before-seen scenes. This exclusive sneak […]
Dress like your inner rockstar and get your groove on with CBPO and special guests. Prizes for the best dressed. Suggested admission is one non-perishable food item that will be donated to The Brick.
Join the Consort for our last performance of 2025! From Vivaldi to Corelli, we'll bring you the sounds of the season from centuries past. This event is free and open to the public.
JAZZ/FUNK/LATIN FUSIONTreats and Good CheerSpecial guests, festive vibes, ugly (or not) Christmas sweaters!
Join for their 53rd annual Christmas concert.
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Come join us for some beautiful Christmas music. A free will offering will be accepted to benefit The BRICK.
"Javier Trejo's guitar playing is a marvel to witness in any of it's forms, wether it's in his Santana-esque ensemble Caballo Cósmico, the pared-down Javier Trejo Trio, or even solo at a taproom. The taproom sets are as special as they are impressive, because not only does he sing and play, sometimes for hours, but […]
Live music in Herbster on Saturday night -- Roger Lee at Elsie Blue Timberrr Bar
Join us for an upbeat end to 2025 and hopeful start to 2026 with Minneapolis-based storyteller Kevin Kling and accordionist Jan Lee, two of the Midwest's biggest, most positive theatrical talents. Expect a heart warming evening of good friends, laughter, stories, and songs designed to take off the winter chill and ring in the new year. […]
Say goodbye to 2025 at StageNorth. A ball dropping New Year’s jollification featuring Baba Fats and Joy Scout.
Please join us for a night of debauchery circa Prohibition and enjoy period jazz, cocktails, photo station with props and lite fare to bring in the New Year. Dressing up for the occasion is encouraged but not required.
Roar into 2026! A night of ritz, revelry, and Roaring 20s Glamour!
Barefoot Bluegrass is an electrifying bluegrass band hailing from Minneapolis, MN. Formed in 2021 by a group of musicians with a deep-rooted love for bluegrass, this ensemble has been captivating audiences with their unique blend of traditional bluegrass melodies and high-energy jamming. Barefoot Bluegrass is known for their tight-knit harmonies and virtuosic instrumentals. With banjo, […]
Absinthe is a down-to-earth, classic Jazz & Blues cover band with some unique originals thrown in there. The trio is comprised of Mark Rossow on vocals/jazz guitar, Adam Staupe on upright bass, and Emily Robertson on vocals. These three formed a friendship & musical collaboration after many open mics & shin digs at The Snug, […]
Winter got you down? Get out of the house, come enjoy Warren Nelson’s All-Star Band heat up the night with original songs comedy and hot licks! Songs include, “Winter News,” and “The Deep Snow Blues.” Let it snow and snow and snow some more I can hardly get out my door, got them deep snow […]
David Karas is a musician from Hayward Wisconsin area. He will entertain from 5:00-8:00 in the Alley January 10th. Dave has performed before at our restaurant and has proven to keep you out of your seat dancing!
Look who we got in the house this Saturday. We are honored to welcome Brett to our humble stage. Great talent and full of energy. Come on out, support live music and don't miss an opportunity to hear this very gifted musician.
The 18th Annual Big Water Film Festival is excited to bring a Thursday night block of films to Honest Dog Books Outback Theater! The night’s lineup features five films including a stunning animated film; three documentaries taking us from Chippewa Falls, Wis., to the Peruvian Andes, and on a voyage to Antarctica; and a narrative […]
The 18th Annual Big Water Film Festival is excited to bring the Friday and Saturday blocks of films to the Bay Theater in Ashland! Schedule & tickets available at www.bigwaterfilmfestival.org.
Greetings! Local folk duo, Idle Rose, invites you to join them for an evening concert showcasing local and regional musicians. Bring a craft or project to work on- or simply sit back, get cozy, and enjoy some sweet tunes! A complimentary hot tea bar will be provided. $10 suggested donation, or pay what you can.
A year after the tragic and mysterious death of rising star Monica Welles, her former fiancé—playwright Alex Dennison—gathers everyone who last saw her alive. Under the guise of a script read-through, he’s determined to reveal the truth. But as scenes blur into reality, nothing—and no one—is what they seem. From the creators of Murder, She Wrote and Columbo, REHEARSAL […]
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter and spontaneity as Lost In the Woods Improv presents The Armando! This isn't your typical scripted performance – it's a completely unique experience crafted right before your eyes and exclusive to The Backstage. But who/what is Armando? The Armando is an improv show that bases the action […]
These three powerful women have all been members of the Blue Canvas Orchestra at one time or another and were all born and raised in the Chequamegon Bay area. For the first time they are joining forces as a trio to create a show of their original music and interpretations of familiar classics. Danielle Diamond […]
A year after the tragic and mysterious death of rising star Monica Welles, her former fiancé—playwright Alex Dennison—gathers everyone who last saw her alive. Under the guise of a script read-through, he’s determined to reveal the truth. But as scenes blur into reality, nothing—and no one—is what they seem. From the creators of Murder, She Wrote and Columbo, REHEARSAL […]
A year after the tragic and mysterious death of rising star Monica Welles, her former fiancé—playwright Alex Dennison—gathers everyone who last saw her alive. Under the guise of a script read-through, he’s determined to reveal the truth. But as scenes blur into reality, nothing—and no one—is what they seem. From the creators of Murder, She Wrote and Columbo, REHEARSAL […]
Come out and enjoy performances of the Ashland High School Jazz Band and Lake Effect Show Choir!
Let this team of funny people light your way to some laughs. Join us for the debut of the northwoods' newest improv group (yep, we now have three!). Look for the luminaries.
A year after the tragic and mysterious death of rising star Monica Welles, her former fiancé—playwright Alex Dennison—gathers everyone who last saw her alive. Under the guise of a script read-through, he’s determined to reveal the truth. But as scenes blur into reality, nothing—and no one—is what they seem. From the creators of Murder, She Wrote and Columbo, REHEARSAL […]
Thats right folks. It’s TWINE time! A soul captivating 5 piece band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The group is comprised of Will Effertz on electric guitar/vocals, Jon Miller-acoustic guitar/vocals, Brian (Snowman) Powers-saxophone, Scott Yonke-bass and John Hanson-drums. TWINE is known for their ability to listen to each other intently, as well as their genuine passion for […]
A year after the tragic and mysterious death of rising star Monica Welles, her former fiancé—playwright Alex Dennison—gathers everyone who last saw her alive. Under the guise of a script read-through, he’s determined to reveal the truth. But as scenes blur into reality, nothing—and no one—is what they seem. From the creators of Murder, She Wrote and Columbo, REHEARSAL […]
The title says it all and they have the lineup to make it happen. Join the BCO as they “release the hounds” in an unrestrained night of music designed to make you dance, dance, dance. In addition to “Rockin’ Molly Otis”, “Shredding James Shafstall”, “Groove master Nate Bean”, Thundering Tom Mitchell and the Hendrix style […]
A year after the tragic and mysterious death of rising star Monica Welles, her former fiancé—playwright Alex Dennison—gathers everyone who last saw her alive. Under the guise of a script read-through, he’s determined to reveal the truth. But as scenes blur into reality, nothing—and no one—is what they seem. From the creators of Murder, She Wrote and Columbo, REHEARSAL […]
Join Liz Woodworth at her white board as she breaks down Hamlet for the rest of us. Bar opens at 4pm.
Fast, furious, and hilarious! A night of fast paced improv games where we take audience suggestions for just about everything we do! Be prepared to laugh more than you ever have in an hour and a half.
Come join in for an old time jam! Bring your instruments and your favorite tunes to share. All skill levels welcome. Spectators welcome. Free event. Doors and bar open at 7.
Come shake it out with the whole community! This is a night of great music and fun dancing, open to all ages and all persuasions. Music starts at 7pm at the Bayfield Pavilion, there will be a cash bar on site. All proceeds benefit the Bayfield Rec Center! Entry is $5-$50+ sliding scale tickets.
We are so so proud to present this Midwestern modern-day cult classic that critics call "a comedic gem that gives a dam." Directed by Wisconsin filmmaker Mike Cheslik, Hundreds of Beavers has enjoyed festival accolades and is still making the circuit in small theaters. In this film, nearly absent of dialogue, JEAN KAYAK finds himself […]
Join us for an intimate house concert style vibe with singer, songwriter, fiddle, mandolin, guitar player Molly Otis and friends who together create a distinct sound with fresh takes on Classic Rock, Country, Bluegrass and Americana. with a twist of Celtic.
Buffalo Galaxy (Minneapolis, MN) is where heavy hitting psychedelia meets old timin’ bluegrass. Their songwriting, patience, and personalities prove they go deep!Banjo, Mandolin, Upright Bass, and Acoustic Guitar play off each other reaching both interstellar space and a universal familiarity. Their song catalog ranges from short and sweet Bill Monroe to here and now Lil […]
The Vaughn Public Library is hosting movie night in the Book Across the Bay tent on Friday, February 13th! The Fat Radish food truck will be there with their delicious Friday fish fry from 4pm-9pm. The movie 'Cool Runnings' will get everyone in the winter spirit on the eve of the big race across the […]
Join members of the BCO for a lyrical night of beauty, romance and unabashed love wrapped in a heart shaped musicbox. With songstresses Yazmin Bowers and Danielle Diamond filling the cold of this February night with song, you best be ready to melt into a puddle right then and there. Joining them will be the […]
*Valentine's Day Weekend Show* Free / 21+ Between Howls (Duluth, MN) are violinist Ren Howl & guitarist Nick Howl. The husband & wife duo’s unique blend of vocal harmonies, thoughtful lyrics and virtuosic instrumental arrangements have been drawing in audiences across the US since 2018. Nick & Ren met while attending college at the University […]
CANCELLED WEDNESDAY FEB. 18 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 we will be joined by special guest hosts, including some of your favorite Blue Canvas Orchestra musicians! Enjoy live entertainment and […]
Prizes each round, love potion drink specials and $2 bingo cards. We play 5-6 rounds and the grand prize round. Come B4 to get a bite to eat and a seat. Love themed prizes and more!
Local folk duo, Idle Rose, invites you to join them for another concert showcasing local and regional musicians. Bring a craft or project to work on- or simply sit back, get cozy, and enjoy some sweet tunes! A complimentary hot tea bar will be provided. $10 Suggested Donation, pay what you can Admission supports musicians […]
The CBM string quartet from Chicago presents a musical journal of African-American composers representing our country’s historical eras. The concert includes works by Tom Wiggins, Florence Price, and Daniel Bernard Roumain.
Absinthe is a down-to-earth, classic Jazz & Blues cover band (with some unique originals thrown in there). The trio is comprised of Mark Rossow on vocals/jazz guitar, Adam Staupe on vocals and upright bass, and Emily Robertson on vocals. From R&B to Appalachian Bluegrass to Baroque Choral, they came together from varying genre backgrounds in […]
