Big Guide

BAR BEAT
Friday, Oct. 7
Josh Dahlke • The Bar-Holmgren Way, Ashwaubenon. Live acoustic music. 7 p.m. No cover charge. (21+) Visit meetatthebar.com for more details.

Wednesday, Oct. 12
Ben Boncher • The Bar-Holmgren Way, Ashwaubenon. Live acoustic music. 6 p.m. No cover charge. (21+) Visit meetatthebar.com for more details.

Thursday, Oct. 13
Original Bee r+ Original Music • Zambaldi Beer, Green Bay. Beer from Zambaldi beer and live music by The Mike Goodwin Duo. 6 p.m. No cover charge. (21+) Follow Zambaldi Beer on Facebook for more details.

Ongoing
Jazz, Blues, and Brews • Copper State Brewing Co., Green Bay. Live jazz performances by local artists. 6 p.m. No cover charge. (21+) Visit Copper State Brewing Co.’s Facebook page for more information. (Tuesdays)

Open Mic hosted by Jack Besaw • Keggers Beer Garden, Green Bay. 6 p.m. Free. (Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent) Head to Lyric Room’s Facebook page for more details. (Thursdays)

Badger State Block Party Summer Concert Series • Badger State Brewing, Green Bay. Live music, fresh beer and food trucks. 5 p.m. No cover charge. Follow Badger State Brewing Company on Facebook for the complete series line-up. (Fridays, and some Saturdays, through Oct. 15)

ON STAGE
Friday, Oct. 7
Jason Gray • Cup O Joy, Green Bay. Live music with insightful lyrics and infectious pop. 6:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. No cover charge, reserved seats available for purchase. Find more details and reserve seats at cupojoy.com.

Saturday, Oct. 8
Academy of St. Martin in the Field Chamber Ensemble • The Weidner Center, Green Bay. Civic Music performance by one of classical music’s finest ensembles of London-based players. 7:30 p.m. $49 adult, $19 youth. Find more information and purchase tickets at weidnercenter.com
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Drag Show • Napalese Lounge and Grille, Green Bay. Monthly drag show hosted by Kelli Jo Klein. 9 p.m. No cover charge. (21+) Find more information at napalese.com.

7000apart • Cup O Joy, Green Bay. Live performance by the Swedish/American indie pop duo. 7:30 p.m. No cover charge, reserved seats available for purchase. Find more details and reserve seats at cupojoy.com.

Thursday, Oct. 13
Poetry Slam • Mulva Library, De Pere. Competition involving elements of poetry, theater, performance and storytelling hosted by Cujo. 7 p.m. Free. Follow Cujo – Hip Hop on Facebook for more details.
Friday, Oct. 14

The Ladies take the Stage • Cup O Joy, Green Bay. Live acoustic performances by Lisa Palmer and Abigail Nygren. 7:30 p.m. No cover charge, reserved seats available for purchase. Visit cupojoy.com for more details and to reserve seats.

Blue Man Group • The Weidner Center, Green Bay. Signature drumming with colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy. 8 p.m. $38+. Find more information and purchase tickets at weidnercenter.com.

Ongoing
The Effect • The Weidner Center, Green Bay. Live theater performance that takes on our pill-popping culture with humor and scintillating drama. Oct. 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. $22 adult, $17 senior/student. (Suggested for mature audiences) Find more information and purchase tickets at weidnercenter.com.

The Manitowoc Munsters • Meyer Theatre, Green Bay. Performance by Let Me Be Frank Productions. Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 6 and 8 at 1 p.m. $35. Visit Meyertheatre.org for more information and to buy tickets.

American International Czech and Slovak Voice Competition • The Weidner Center, Green Bay. Competition and concert promoting Czech and Slovak vocal repertoire to young classical singers. Oct. 14, 15 and 16 beginning at 10 a.m. Free. Find more details at weidnercenter.com.

ComedyCity Improv Show • ComedyCity, De Pere. (18+) See thegreenroomonline.com for more details. (Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.)

OUTDOORS/RECREATION
Friday, Oct. 7
Invasive Removal • Baird Creek, Green Bay. Cut and remove invasive plants along the Greenway to make room for native plant species. 9 a.m. Free. Visit Baird Creek’s Facebook page for more details.

Tuesday, Oct. 11
Think and Drink Trivia • Zambaldi Beer, Green Bay. Three rounds of trivia — with prizes — for teams of 1-4. 6:30 p.m. (21+) Follow Zambaldi Beer on Facebook for more details.

Thursday, Oct. 13
Halloween Trivia Night • Badger State Brewing, Green Bay. Trivia competition with Halloween-themed questions and costume contest. 6:30 p.m. $7 per person. (21+) Visit badgerstatebrewing.com for more information and to register.

Ongoing
Zoo Boo • NEW Zoo & Adventure Park, Green Bay. Play games, ride the carousel, see the animals, explore the Happy Haunted Maze and enjoy spooktacular, family-friendly decorations. Oct. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 3 p.m. $15+. Find more details and get tickets at newzoo.org.

Walk Off Your Worries • ADRC of Brown County, Green Bay. 30 minute group walk along the Fox River Trail. 9 a.m. Call 920-448-4300 to register. (Fridays)

Market on Military • Green Bay Plaza on Military Ave, Green Bay. Outdoor farmers’ market. 2 p.m. Free. Call 920-544-9503 for more information. (Thursday through Oct. 28)

Saturday Farmers’ Market • South Washington & Doty Streets, Green Bay. Farmers’ market with 75+ local vendors. 7 a.m. No cover charge. More information can be found at downtowngreenbay.com. (Saturdays through Oct. 29)

ARTS/EXHIBITS
Saturday, Oct. 8
Coming Out, Coming Together Opening Reception • SAGE, Green Bay. Exhibit for LGBTQ+ artists to showcase the diversity, creativity, and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. 5 p.m. Free. Find more details on SAGE’s Facebook page.

Back To The 90’s Fundraiser Party • Art Connective, De Pere. 90s-themed fundraiser and art auction benefiting Art Connective’s Impacting Youth Through Visual Arts Education program. 6:30 p.m. $45. Find more details and purchase tickets at www.artconnective.org.

Ongoing
Aram Han Sifuentes: Let Us Vote! • Bush Art Center Galleries, De Pere. Art exhibit highlighting participation and disenfranchisement in the political process. Open during gallery hours Oct.3-27. Find more information at snc.edu/artgalleries.

Oculus and Force of Nature • newARTspace, De Pere. Find more details at newartspace124.com. (Through Oct. 22)

Elements: Wind • The Art Garage, Green Bay. Find gallery hours and more details at theartgarage.com. (Through Oct. 29)

Artists in the Park • Titletown, Green Bay. Check out titletown.com for a schedule of artist appearances. (3 p.m. Tuesdays)

Morbid Curiosities, Sound Exhibit and Light: The Science of Illumination • Neville Public Museum, Green Bay. Find more information and purchase tickets at nevillepublicmuseum.org.

The Commissioned Artworks of Brett Favre • Dg Clearing Gallery, Green Bay. A chance to own part of history, 23 paintings done for Brett Favre by famed American artist James Hartel, and others, documenting his time with the Green Bay Packers. Free admission, free parking available behind the building. For more information go to dgclearinggallery.com or call 920-419-1444.

Habitat Exhibit • Green Bay Botanical Garden, Green Bay. Eight displays that highlight habitats in nature. Head to gbbg.org/habitat for more information. (Through April 2023)

The Milwaukee Beer Line: From Grain to Glass • National Railroad Museum, Green Bay. More information available at nationalrrmuseum.org. (Through end of 2022)

FOOD/DRINK
Saturday, Oct. 8
Homebrew Showcase • Ahnapee Brewery, Suamico. Showcase and competition of 40+ homebrewed craft beers. 1 p.m. $15. (21+) Follow Ahnapee Brewery, Green Bay on Facebook for more information.

Ongoing
Food Truck Fridays • Badger State Brewing, Green Bay. Find more info at Badger State Brewing’s website. (Fridays at 5 p.m., through Nov. 11)

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Saturday, Oct. 8
Mysterious Creatures of Wisconsin- From Bigfoot to Vampires • Brown County Library – Weyers-Hilliard Branch, Green Bay. Presentation by Author and speaker Chad Lewis showcasing his investigation of the mysterious creatures of Wisconsin. 11 a.m. Free. Find more details at browncountylibrary.org.

Ongoing
Iridian Moon • The Artemystic, Green Bay. Drop-in resource center for LGBTQ+ teens in the Green Bay area. 11 a.m. Free. View their schedule at wiartemystic.com. (Mondays)

Holistic Mystic-Sound Bath Meditation • The Artemystic, Green Bay. Guided meditation led through multiple techniques. Book an appointment at holisticmysticmagic.com. (Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.)

FAMILY/KIDS
Saturday, Oct. 8
Big Event • Heritage Hill State Park, Allouez. A day for children and families to explore, play and discover. 9 a.m. $5 in advance, $7 day of. Find more information and purchase tickets at heritagehillgb.org.

Friday, Oct. 14
What’s the Matter: S.T.E.M. & Slime • Brown County Library – Kress Family Branch, De Pere. . 3:30 p.m. Free, advance registration required. (Ages 5-10) Find more information and register at browncountylibrary.org.

Ongoing
Children’s Story Time • Green Bay Botanical Garden, Green Bay. Take a break in the Garden for nature-themed stories and activities. Visit gbbg.org for more information. (Tuesdays at 10 a.m., through Oct. 25)
ComedyCity Family Fun Show • ComedyCity, De Pere. Improvised comedy show for all ages. Find more info at thegreenroomonline.com. (Fridays at 7:30 p.m.)

COMMUNITY EVENTS/RESOURCES
Saturday, Oct. 8
The Great Pumpkin Train • National Railroad Museum, Green Bay. Train ride, pumpkin picking and other family-friendly fall activities. 9 a.m. $17. Find more details and purchase tickets at nationalrrmuseum.org.

Fall Fest on Broadway • Broadway District, Green Bay. Horse-drawn carriage rides, pumpkin painting, corn maze, trick-or-treating at local businesses, food vendors, live music and more. 11 a.m. Free. Visit downtowngreenbay.com for more information.

The Great Fire of 1871 Remembrance • Belgian Heritage Center, Brussels. Reenactment of the story of the great fire and a speech from Captain David Siegel of Green Bay Metro Fire Department. 10:30 a.m. Free admission. More details are available at belgianheritagecenter.org.

Ongoing
Gamblers Anonymous • Annunciation Parish, Green Bay. Compulsive gambling support group. 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m. Saturdays. Free. Contact Brandon at 920-676-9498 or greenbaywisconsinga.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous • The Bridge, Green Bay. Closed support group only for people currently in or interested in recovery. 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays, 8 p.m. Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays and 7 p.m. Fridays. Free. See more at thebridgeofgb.com.

Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich’s Office Hours • Virtual, Green Bay. Weekly office hour hosted by the mayor to listen to questions and concerns of residents. Thursdays 3:30 p.m. Free. www.zoom.us/j/95934351924, Meeting ID: 959 3435 1924. Dial by phone at +1 312-626-6799.