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 3 at 9:00 AM (warm ups at 8:00) Location: Ashland First United Methodist Church
Join our Seed Packet Packing Party and help sort, count, and package seeds for community members to take home and grow. It’s an easy, hands-on way to give back, work with friends, and make a real impact in our community. No experience necessary, all supplies provided!
Spring Fed is a cooperation of the chillest musicians on the shores of Lake Superior. Funk, Reggae & Blues.
Please join us (City of Ashland, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Chequamegon Audubon, Wild Ones Chequamegon Bay) planting native trees and shrubs for the birds in Bayview Park in Ashland (across from Tractor Supply)! We will be working Saturday, May 9, from 1 - 5 pm and Sunday, May 10, 8am - 5 pm. Lend […]
Join Ashland Parks and Recreation in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day! There will be crafts and activities for all ages under the large pavilion at Prentice Park. Also stop by to pick up a birding bingo sheet, complete it during the event and have the chance to win a prize!
Please join us (City of Ashland, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Chequamegon Audubon, Wild Ones Chequamegon Bay) planting native trees and shrubs for the birds in Bayview Park in Ashland (across from Tractor Supply)! We will be working Saturday, May 9, from 1 - 5 pm and Sunday, May 10, 8am - 5 pm. Lend […]
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 drinks during a unique […]
Join neighbors for a slow evening of skill sharing and creative exploration! We will attempt to play with artful clothing restoration, sewing, mending, slow stitch, darning, and wool felting. Bring skills, supplies & tools if you have them to share. OR bring *any* creative project you're working on and come hang out! When you gather […]
The CAMBA Women’s Mountain Bike Clinic North will be a weekend of learning, growing confidence, having fun, and experiencing the beauty of the CAMBA, Mt. Ashwabay trail cluster! Set in the idyllic Chequamegon Bay area of Northern Wisconsin, instruction for the clinic will be provided by regional certified coaches who have experience in teaching beginner, […]
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 with impressive artistry and commendable vulnerability. The purpose is to celebrate singing while providing a meaningful performance experience for students and audience members alike. Rhinehart […]
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 Tracy Wells. This comedic performance blends wild west antics with pasta-themed humor for a family-friendly show you won’t want to miss. 📅 Showtimes 📍 LocationHigh […]
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, unpredictable, and hilarious. Get ready to laugh. Show starts at 7pm but get there early to get a table and drinks!
Northern Wisconsin’s Largest House-to-House Garage SaleSaturday, May 16th, 8am-1pm Registrations forms due MONDAY, MAY 11th, at 4pm!!https://www.visitashland.com/.../garagesaleform2026.pdf What a great time to get out and find a treasure! Sales are on Saturday, May 16th 8am-1pm unless otherwise noted. Please do not go to sales early. Garage Sale maps will be located at the Ashland Chamber […]
Join us for the Annual Bayfield Carnegie Library Thrift Sale Fundraiser, a beloved community tradition over 20 years strong! This isn’t your average thrift sale... What makes this thrift sale special? It’s powered by the Bayfield community. Neighbors, friends, and families all come together to donate their best items, which means you’ll find quality pieces, […]
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. All are welcome—come early, stay late, bring a friend, and even bring a song. Schedule Tickets are required for entry beginning at 2:00 PM. Performers […]
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 Tracy Wells. This comedic performance blends wild west antics with pasta-themed humor for a family-friendly show you won’t want to miss. 📅 Showtimes 📍 LocationHigh […]
The community is invited to a fun-filled afternoon in support of Mason’s new pavilion during the Mason Pavilion Party Fundraiser on Sunday, May 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Depot Park, located at 24380 County Highway E in Mason. Guests can enjoy live music from the Mason Bibon Band, food and drinks, and several […]
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 spoken word in a one-of-a-kind presentation that will fill your heart and refresh your soul. After more than 50 years of writing and performing, she […]
Flower BookmarksTie-Dyeing (Bring your own shirt)Seed BombsSensory Bins
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 of the Ashland–Chequamegon Bay community and the greater Northwoods region. What began as a vision rooted in craftsmanship, culture, and authenticity has evolved into a […]
Design your own combination planter! We supply the pot, soil, and a wide selection of healthy plants. We will guide you through the design process and help you design a stunning planter tailored to you! Call for details: (715) 774-3572.
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 historic Washburn, WI. Sound Cheq features area bands at great local venues, including Lost Apostle Brewing Co, 211 Martini, The Firehouse Bar, The Snug, Stage […]
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 of the Ashland–Chequamegon Bay community and the greater Northwoods region. What began as a vision rooted in craftsmanship, culture, and authenticity has evolved into a […]
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 of the Ashland–Chequamegon Bay community and the greater Northwoods region. What began as a vision rooted in craftsmanship, culture, and authenticity has evolved into a […]
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. They will play some tunes to kick off the evening and then will open it up for anyone interested in collaborating to play jazz tunes! […]
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 drinks during a unique […]
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) The Woodland Screechers is a unique “pop-up” community choir themed around Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride. We rehearse 2-3 times in the “wood-lands” between Iron-wood and Ash-land […]
Saturday, May 30, 2026McCullough Brothers RETURN to Hoop's!Hunter & Colton McCullough7 - 10; outside on the dock; Bayfield, WisconsinFree & open to the public
History comes to life with the traditional Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., as commercial fishing boats, tugs, powerboats, sailboats, excursion crafts, kayaks, and rowboats parade through Bayfield’s City Harbor. As they pass by the tip of the pier, clergy from the Apostle Islands community will grant each […]
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! This includes the season ending bash Oct 18th @springfedband @willowpitproductions @cornyfishshed Artwork by: @sethbarkinspider
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) The Woodland Screechers is a unique “pop-up” community choir themed around Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride. We rehearse 2-3 times in the “wood-lands” between Iron-wood and Ash-land […]
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 siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy. THE LIBRARIANS, which made its world premiere at Sundance, […]
Join us on Saturday, June 6th for the 26th Kids Fishing Day at the David R. Obey Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Learn about fish, where they live, how to catch them, and how to cast. This FREE event is full of family fun, with experienced anglers and biologists available to […]
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 Print Studio. 12-2 pm Polka on Purpose w/ Jan Lee & Tom MitchellPolkas & good time music as well as the annual sing-along of our […]
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) The Woodland Screechers is a unique “pop-up” community choir themed around Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride. We rehearse 2-3 times in the “wood-lands” between Iron-wood and Ash-land […]
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 drinks during a unique […]
Join neighbors for a slow evening of skill sharing and creative exploration! We’ll be creating handmade junk journals with colorfully stitched embroidery bindings. Bring skills, supplies & tools if you have them to share. OR bring *any* creative project you're working on and come hang out! When you gather to create art, you’re doing something […]
Playing a variety of music with a strong foundation in 70s and 80s country as well as his own originals.
50K TRAIL RUN, 25K TRAIL RUN, 10K TRAIL RUN & 5K FUN RUN W/ OBSTACLES! There will be fun, games, entertainment, and activities throughout the day for the whole family! Get ready for an unforgettable Northwoods adventure at the Thunderbird Warrior Challenge on Saturday, June 13th at Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, Wisconsin! This exhilarating obstacle […]
Photographer Kara Hakanson will be sharing stories of her artistic journey capturing the South Shore of Lake Superior on 35mm film over the course of a year. Kara's art will be on display all of June at Blue Ox Cider, and a reception and silent auction will be hosted by Blue Ox Cider on June […]
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 1970s. About Helen:Helen Hoover unlikely history of leaving a corporate career in Chicago for a small cabin without electricity or running water is the beginning […]
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 Prince (live in concert) for the past 16 years including their monthly residency at the world-famous Bunkers Music Bar in Minneapolis, made famous by Prince […]
Visit Washburn on June 20th, from 8 am-2 pm, for the City-wide Garage Sale. Each official location will be on the Google map and will have a Washburn sale sign in the yard. Paper maps will be distributed to local businesses for pickup. The map will be available for download, and a Google Map will […]
Join the Melody Lane Singers on International Make Music Day for a performance and community sing along.
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 drinks during a unique […]
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! This includes the season ending bash Oct 18th @springfedband @willowpitproductions @cornyfishshed Artwork by: @sethbarkinspider
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. They will play some tunes to kick off the evening and then will open it up for anyone interested in collaborating to play jazz tunes! […]
Ashland Independence Day PARADE & CelebrationHeld on the 4th of July.
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 drinks during a unique […]
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 hasn’t deviated from that path. He has performed numerous benefit shows over the years - for the miners, the Labour party, CND, the jobless, the […]
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. The pullers will be giving you a show you won't want to miss!! Loyal Mini Rodders Pull Truck & Tractor Pull Kids Tractor Pull, too! […]
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 elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Whether touring as a 'Duo' or with his […]
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, 11 albums, countless memorable live shows and enough personal drama to fill a couple of Behind the Music episodes, this beloved band soared to heights […]
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 have them back. Killer Queen is a British Queen tribute band founded in 1993 by Patrick Myers while at London University—the same venue where Queen […]
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 we will be joined by special guest hosts, including some of your favorite Blue Canvas Orchestra musicians! Enjoy live entertainment and drinks during a unique […]
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 and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in […]
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! This includes the season ending bash Oct 18th @springfedband @willowpitproductions @cornyfishshed Artwork by: @sethbarkinspider
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. They will play some tunes to kick off the evening and then will open it up for anyone interested in collaborating to play jazz tunes! […]
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 craft & farm market. Enjoy music throughout the entire day from special guests Henry Bitzer and the Sunday Best all from Nashville, TN and John […]
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 of the greats, including Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and more. The band's music styles include big band, swing, Brazilian bossa nova, and 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 we will be joined by special guest hosts, including some of your favorite Blue Canvas Orchestra musicians! Enjoy live entertainment and drinks during a unique […]
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 more. Only $20 for a daily ticket that includes everything listed above except food & carnival games. Free parking, too! Aug 6 at 11 AM – […]
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 exhibits, competitions, shows, dirt races and truck/tractor pulls, carnival food, and family-friendly entertainment that draws residents and visitors alike. The fair usually spans four days […]
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 Mt. Ashwabay, this inaugural festival will be an unforgettable experience with a lineup of 13 bands performing across two stages, featuring genres from punk rock […]
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 drinks during a unique […]
In late September of 2023, Devon Allman achieved a world-record for performing 50 concerts in the 50 states of America in 49 days. He was just getting warmed up. The modern rock troubadour and torchbearer for the legacy of the blues has led bands such as Honeytribe, Royal Southern Brotherhood, and The Allman Betts Band […]
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) The Woodland Screechers is a unique “pop-up” community choir themed around Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride. We rehearse 2-3 times in the “wood-lands” between Iron-wood and Ash-land […]
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. They will play some tunes to kick off the evening and then will open it up for anyone interested in collaborating to play jazz tunes! […]
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! This includes the season ending bash Oct 18th @springfedband @willowpitproductions @cornyfishshed Artwork by: @sethbarkinspider
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 drinks during a unique […]
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 drinks during a unique […]
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! This includes the season ending bash Oct 18th @springfedband @willowpitproductions @cornyfishshed Artwork by: @sethbarkinspider
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. They will play some tunes to kick off the evening and then will open it up for anyone interested in collaborating to play jazz tunes! […]
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 drinks during a unique […]
Tamarack HealthWhistleStop Marathon/Half-Marathon/5K/10KCelebrating 28 years!!October 10, 20265K/10K start at 8:30amMarathon/Half-Marathon start 8:30am Join us as we run a beautiful marathon and half-marathon course that begins in Iron River, Wisconsin and finishes in Ashland, Wisconsin on Lake Superior’s south shore. Our course is relatively flat, easy on the knees, and the one on which you can […]
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 drinks during a unique […]
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. They will play some tunes to kick off the evening and then will open it up for anyone interested in collaborating to play jazz tunes! […]
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 drinks during a unique […]
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 drinks during a unique […]
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. They will play some tunes to kick off the evening and then will open it up for anyone interested in collaborating to play jazz tunes! […]
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 drinks during a unique […]
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 drinks during a unique […]
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 drinks during a unique […]
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. They will play some tunes to kick off the evening and then will open it up for anyone interested in collaborating to play jazz tunes! […]
