Events

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.

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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).

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.

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 […]

Brady Dahl Live at the Alley!

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.

JAZZ/FUNK/LATIN FUSIONTreats and Good CheerSpecial guests, festive vibes, ugly (or not) Christmas sweaters!

"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.

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.