Your go-to guide for events happening in the greater Green Bay area from Friday, Dec. 16 through the end of the year.
LIVE MUSIC
Friday, Dec. 16
John Kelley and the Fusion Xpress Orchestra • Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center, Ashwaubenon. Fusion of classical, rock, jazz, musical theatre and holiday favorites. 7:30 p.m. $30. Visit ashwaubenonpac.org for more details and to purchase tickets.
Sweet Acoustics Christmas Show • CupOJoy, Green Bay. Classic Christmas rock, sampling of favorite tunes and several traditional Christmas standards. 7:30 p.m. No cover charge, reserved seats available for purchase. Find more details and reserve seats at cupojoy.com.
Sweetalk, Solshade and Grim Waters • Lyric Room, Green Bay. Live music. 8:30 p.m. $8. (21+) Follow Lyric Room’s Facebook page for more details.
Saturday, Dec. 17
The Speako Chords • Paradise North Distillery, Green Bay. Variety of music from pop and classic rock to bluegrass and folk. 5:30 p.m. No cover charge. Follow Paradise North Distillery on Facebook for more details.
A Cloverton Christmas • CupOJoy, Green Bay. Christmas makeovers of classic songs. 7 p.m. No cover charge, reserved seats available for purchase. Find more details and reserve seats at cupojoy.com.
WAPL Xmas Bash 2022 • EPIC Event Center, Green Bay. Performances by Warrant, Quiet Riot and Vixen. 7 p.m. $50+. Visit epicgreenbay.com for more details and to purchase tickets.
2022 Option Reunion • Lyric Room, Green Bay. Alternative music from the ’80s and ’90s. 9:30 p.m. $5. (21+) Follow Lyric Room’s Facebook page for more details.
Wednesday, Dec. 21
Not So Silent Night • WINEaLOT Vineyards, Greenleaf. Mixture of acoustic and electric rock music performed by Sweet Acoustics. 5 p.m. No cover charge. Visit winealotvineyards.com for more information.
Jordan Blanchard • The Bar-Holmgren Way, Ashwaubenon. Original country music and covers. 7 p.m. No cover charge. Head to meetatthebar.com for more information.
Thursday, Dec. 22
Rosalie Morgan • Paradise North Distillery, Green Bay. Live music. 5:30 p.m. No cover charge. Follow Paradise North Distillery on Facebook for more details.
Nashville of the North • Narrow Bridge, Green Bay. Nashville-style writer’s roundtable featuring three rounds of music with three artists in each round. 6:30 p.m. Free. Visit nashvilleofthenorthwi.com for more information and a complete line-up of participating artists.
Friday, Dec. 23
Nicki Sims and Tony Greene • The Bar-Holmgren Way, Ashwaubenon. Live performance. 5 p.m. No cover charge. Head to meetatthebar.com for more information.
Hannah Rose • Paradise North Distillery, Green Bay. Live acoustic old school country, classic rock, requests and original music. 5:30 p.m. No cover charge. Follow Paradise North Distillery on Facebook for more details.
A Rocke Brothers Quartet Christmas • CupOJoy, Green Bay. Southern gospel and acapella music by four brothers from northern Wisconsin. 7:30 p.m. No cover charge, reserved seats available for purchase. Find more details and reserve seats at cupojoy.com.
Wednesday, Dec. 28
Steve and Bets • The Bar-Holmgren Way, Ashwaubenon. Live music. 7 p.m. No cover charge. Head to meetatthebar.com for more information.
Friday, Dec. 30
Acoustic Mayhem • The Bar-Holmgren Way, Ashwaubenon. ‘80s, ‘90s and modern rock covers. 7 p.m. No cover charge. Head to meetatthebar.com for more information.
Saturday, Dec. 31
Sevendust with Nonpoint, Ill Nino and Another Day Dawns • EPIC Event Center, Green Bay. Live music with opportunities to win New Year’s prizes and giveaways. 7:30 p.m. $35+. Visit epicgreenbay.com for more details and to purchase tickets.
Ongoing
Jazz, Blues, and Brews • Copper State Brewing Co., Green Bay. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. No cover charge. Visit Copper State Brewing Co.’s Facebook page for more information.
Titletune Tuesdays • Titletown Brewing Co., Green Bay. Weekly concert series featuring local musicians, tacos and beer. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. No cover charge. Follow Titletown Brewing Co. on Facebook for more details.
Original Beer+Original Music • Zambaldi Beer, Green Bay. Live performance by a different local musician each week. Thursdays at 6 p.m. No cover charge. Follow Zambaldi Beer on Facebook for more information.
Friday Night Acoustics • Badger State Brewing Company, Green Bay. Fridays at 7 p.m., through April. No cover charge. Visit Badger State Brewing Company’s Facebook page for a complete line-up of musicians.
ON STAGE/SCREEN
Wednesday, Dec. 21
Green Bay Film Society Presents: A Farewell To Arms • The Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay. Showing of the 1932 film. 7 p.m. Free. Visit weidnercenter.com for more details.
Thursday, Dec. 22
Spoken Word With Cujo • The Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay. Open poetry showcase hosted by spoken word/hip hop artist Cujo. 7 p.m. Free admission. Follow Cujo-Hip Hop on Facebook for more details.
Friday, Dec. 23
The Nightmare Before Christmas • The Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay. Showing of the holiday movie. 6 p.m. $5. Follow The Tarlton Theatre on Facebook for more details and to reserve tickets.
Thursday, Dec. 29
The Tarlton Presents: Gremlins • The Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay. Showing of the classic film. Showings at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. $6. Follow The Tarlton Theatre on Facebook for more details and to reserve tickets.
Ongoing
A Christmas Story • Webb Theatre, De Pere. Play based on the classic Christmas movie. Dec. 9,10, 15, 16 and 17 at 7 p.m., Dec. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. $21. Visit snc.edu/tickets for more information and to purchase tickets.
Holidays on Ice • The Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay. Christmas-themed essays by David Sedaris, brought to life in a celebration of tacky and dysfunctional holiday traditions. Dec. 16, 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. $20. Visit weidnercenter.com for more details and to purchase tickets.
A Frank’s Christmas • The Meyer Theatre, Green Bay. Comedy musical by Let Me Be Frank Productions. Dec. 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 8, 10, 15 and 17 at 1 p.m. $38. Visit meyertheatre.org for more details and to purchase tickets.
ComedyCity Improv Show • ComedyCity, De Pere. Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 8:30 p.m.(18+) See thegreenroomonline.com for more details.
OUTDOORS/RECREATION
Saturday, Dec. 17
Yoga and Beer • Zambaldi Beer, Green Bay. Yoga instruction for all levels and a beer-tasting experience. 10:30 a.m. $20, includes one beer or glass of wine. Follow Zambaldi Beer on Facebook for more details and to register.
Tuesday, Dec. 20
Bend and Brews • Badger State Brewing, Green Bay. 60-minute guided bend session. 6 p.m. $15, includes one beer. Reserve your spot and find more information on Badger State Brewing’s Facebook page.
Thursday, Dec. 22
Music Bingo • The Marq Supper Club, De Pere. A night of games, food and drink. 6-8 p.m. Free admission. Follow The Marq Supper Club, Banquet & Catering’s Facebook page for more details.
Saturday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve (Morning) Ride • Suamico Bike Company, Suamico. Group ride followed by special discounts on inventory. 7 a.m. Follow Suamico Bike Company’s Facebook page for more information.
Thursday, Dec. 29
Harlem Globetrotters • Resch Center, Green Bay. Athleticism combined with theater and comedy. 7 p.m. $27+. Visit reschcomplex.com for more details and to purchase tickets.
Ongoing
Indoor Golf Tournament • Hilly Haven Golf Course, De Pere. Two-person scramble with cash payouts. Through Dec. 17 during regular business hours $60 per person. Visit hillyhaven.com for more details and to reserve a time.
Think and Drink Trivia • Zambaldi Beer, Green Bay. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. (21+) Follow Zambaldi Beer on Facebook for more details.
Winter Market on Military • 1481 W Mason St, Green Bay. Indoor farmers’ market. First, third and fifth Saturdays, through April at 9 a.m. Free admission. Find more details at militaryave.org.
Walk Off Your Worries • ADRC of Brown County, Green Bay. 30-minute group walk along the Fox River Trail. Fridays at 9 a.m. Call 920-448-4300 to register.
FAMILY/KIDS
Saturday, Dec. 17
Gingerbread Jamboree • The Children’s Museum of Green Bay, Green Bay. Story reading and gingerbread decorating. 9-10 a.m. $15. Follow The Children’s Museum of Green Bay on Facebook for more details.
Mini Fairy Garden Workshop • Board and Brush, Green Bay. Children can create their own box and decorate a fairy garden. 10 a.m. $40. Visit boardandbrush.com/greenbay for more information and to register.
Sunday, Dec. 18
Santa’s Sunday (Family) Funday • Zambaldi Beer, Green Bay. Holiday crafts, giant gingerbread house decorating, last minute letters to Santa and a visit from Santa himself. 12-6 p.m. Free. Soda flights and snacks available for purchase. Follow Zambaldi Beer on Facebook for more details.
Monday, Dec. 19
Gingerbread Before Bed • Brown County Library-Kress Family Branch, De Pere. Storytime and gingerbread crafts. 6:30 p.m. Free. Visit browncountylibrary.org for more details.
Wednesday, Dec. 28
How to Catch a… Design Challenge • Brown County Library-Central Branch, Green Bay. Design a creature and a trap to catch them. 1 p.m. Free. (Ages 5 and up) Find more information at browncountylibrary.org.
Movie Day at the Library: Penguins • Brown County Library-Southwest Branch, Green Bay. Bring a blanket and grab some popcorn to watch DisneyNature’s film about a penguin and his family. 2 p.m. Free. Visit browncountylibrary.org for more details and a schedule of future Bookmobile stops.
Friday, Dec. 30
Kids Day-Digging For Crystals • Little Witch Shop, Green Bay. Opportunity for children to learn the natural process of forging for crystals. Several time slots available between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $15. Find more details and register at littlewitchshop.com.
New Year’s Eve Eve Party • Brown County Library-East Branch, Green Bay. Singing, dancing, party hat decorating, countdowns and a ball drop. 1:30 p.m. Free. (Ages 2-12) Visit browncountylibrary.org for more details.
Saturday, Dec. 31
2022 Kids Rockin’ Eve • The Children’s Museum of Green Bay, Green Bay. Festivities for children with countdowns on the hour. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Included with general admission. Follow The Children’s Museum of Green Bay on Facebook for more details.
Ongoing
Junior Golf and Games • Hilly Haven Golf Course, De Pere. Lesson and fun on the simulators. Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. through March. $10 per session. Find more details and sign up at hillyhaven.com.
ComedyCity Family Fun Show • ComedyCity, De Pere. Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. Find more info at thegreenroomonline.com.
ARTS/EXHIBITS
Ongoing
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition • Hyatt Regency, Green Bay. In-depth showcase of the ceiling paintings from the Sistine Chapel. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 8 $22.50+ for adults, $19+ for children. Visit chapelsistine.com/exhibits/green-bay/ for more information and to purchase tickets.
Define: ART, A Year in Review-2022, Inscape• The Art Garage, Green Bay. More information available at theartgarage.org.
HerStory, 77th Art Annual, Spectacular Science • Neville Public Museum, Green Bay. Find more information and purchase tickets at nevillepublicmuseum.org.Â
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.
Fontanini Display • First United Methodist Church, Green Bay. Display of nativity figures made in Italy by Fontanini. Dec. 21 from 12-8 p.m., Dec. 22, 23, 27, 28 and 29 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and following services on Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1. Free. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Habitat Exhibit • Green Bay Botanical Garden, Green Bay. 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
Sunday, Dec. 18
English Toffee Class • The Flour Pot, LLC, De Pere. Learn to make and take home a batch of English toffee. 1 p.m. $50. Find more information and register at flourpot-llc.com.
Angel Food Candy Class • The Flour Pot, LLC, De Pere. Learn a few tricks to make angel food candy and take home a box to share. 4 p.m. $50. Visit flourpot-llc.com for more details and to register.
Thursday, Dec. 22
Dog Treat Class • The Flour Pot, LLC, De Pere. Learn to make dog treats using peanut butter, applesauce, honey, eggs and wheat flour. 2 p.m. $25. Find more information and register at flourpot-llc.com.
Saturday, Dec. 24
Saturday Morning Cartoon Brunch • The Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay. Classic cartoons on the big screen and brunch specials. 10 a.m. Free. More details available at thetarlton.com.
Saturday, Dec. 31
Pasta Making • The Flour Pot, LLC, De Pere. Learn to mix, knead, roll and cut pasta noodles. 6:30 p.m. $55. Visit flourpot-llc.com for more details and to register.
Ongoing
Winter Wine and Beer Walks • Old Fort Square, Green Bay. Samples at more than 20 Broadway businesses. Dec. 2, 9 and 16 at 5 p.m. $40. (21+) Find more details and purchase tickets at downtowngreenbay.com.
Food Truck Pop-Up: Carjacks Patty Wagon • Badger State Brewing Company, Green Bay. Saturdays through Dec. 17. Find more details and times for each date on Badger State Brewing Company’s Facebook page.
Afternoon Tea • Cultivate Taste Tea Salon, Green Bay. Sundays at 12 p.m. $50 per person. Follow Cultivate Taste Tea Salon’s Facebook page for more details and to purchase tickets.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Wednesday, Dec. 28
Got Dementia on the Brain? Smile! • Aging and Disability Resource Center of Brown County, Green Bay. Presentation about the benefits of smiling. 1 p.m. Free. Registration required. Find more details and register at adrcofbrowncounty.org.
Ongoing
Iridian Moon • The Artemystic, Green Bay. Drop-in resource center for LGBTQ+ teens in the Green Bay area. Mondays at 11 a.m. Free. Find more details at wiartemystic.com.
Holistic Mystic-Sound Bath Meditation • The Artemystic, Green Bay. Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Book an appointment at holisticmysticmagic.com.
HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES
Saturday, Dec. 17
Pictures with Santa • 1535 W Mason St., Green Bay. Photo opportunity with Santa for families and pets. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free, donations encouraged. Follow Mit Liebe German Shepherd Dog Rescue’s Facebook page for more information.
Meet and Greet with Santa • Lion’s Mouth Bookstore, Green Bay. Santa will be at the store to greet children and listen to their wishlists. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit lionsmouthbookstore.com for more details.
Skate with Santa • De Pere Ice Arena, De Pere. Fundraiser for the Greater Green Bay Figure Skating Club. 12:30-2 p.m. $10, includes skate rental. Follow the Greater Green Bay Figure Skating Club’s Facebook page for more information.
Photos with Santa • Badger State Brewing, Green Bay. Professional photos with Santa and a beer-centric backdrop. 2-5 p.m. $10. Reserve your spot and find more information on Badger State Brewing’s Facebook page.
Sunday, Dec. 18
Santa Flies to Green Bay • Austin Straubel Airport, Green Bay. Story time and activities with Santa. 10 a.m. Free admission with the donation of an item to St. John’s shelter. Follow Austin Straubel Airport on Facebook for more details.
Frank’s Christmas Tribute • Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center, Ashwaubenon. Special holiday edition of Frank’s Tribute Show. 2 p.m. $35. Visit ashwaubenonpac.org for more details and to purchase tickets.
Wednesday, Dec. 21
Christmas Cabaret • Broadway Theatre, De Pere. celebrate the season with holiday songs and cheer. 6 p.m. $100 for table seating for 2. Visit birderonbroadway.com for more details and to purchase tickets.
Saturday, Dec. 31
TT NYE • Titletown, Ashwaubenon. Extended tubing and skating hours, ice sculptures, live entertainment, indoor pop-up bar and midnight countdown with fireworks. 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Free. Visit titletown.com for more details.
 New Year’s Eve Bash • WINEaLOT Vineyards, Greenleaf. Music from ’60s and ’70s cover band The Relics and desserts from On a Whim Sweet Treats. 2 p.m.-5 p.m. No cover charge. Visit winealotvineyards.com for more information.
 New Year’s Eve Cosmic Bowling Singles Tournament • Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley, Ashwaubenon. Three games for all skill levels followed by a taco bar and midnight champagne toast. 7:30 p.m. $35 per person. Visit ashbowl.com for more details and to register.
Drama Queens’ NYE Masquerade Ball • Broadway Theatre, De Pere. Ring in the new year with Birder’s Drama Queens. 7:30 p.m. $30+. Visit birderonbroadway.com for more details and to purchase tickets.
New Year’s Eve with Frank’s Tribute • Meyer Theatre, Green Bay. Special edition of Frank’s Tribute to ring in the new year. 8 p.m. $35. Visit meyertheatre.com for more details and to purchase tickets.
Ongoing
Holiday Lights Display • Voyageur Park, De Pere. Drive-thru experience put on by De Pere Parks, Recreation and Forestry. 5-9 p.m. on Dec. 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 and 25 Free admission, donations accepted. Follow De Pere Parks, Rec & Forestry on Facebook for more details.
Holiday Window Decorating Contest • Participating Downtown Businesses, De Pere. View the festively decorated windows of local businesses and vote for your favorite online. Voting ends Dec. 31. Find a list of participating businesses and vote at definitelydepere.org/holiday-window-decorating-contest/.
Santa Photo Experience • Bay Park Square, Green Bay. Select times through Dec. 24. Reservations recommended, but not required. Visit simon.com/mall/bay-park-square for more details.
Christmas At Hazelwood • Hazelwood Historic House, Green Bay. See how Victorians decorated and experienced the holidays. Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 12 p.m. $4+. Follow Brown County Historical Society & Hazelwood Historic House on Facebook for more details.
Christkindlmarket • 164 N Broadway, Green Bay. Outdoor traditional-style holiday market. Fridays at 5 p.m. through Dec. 16. Free. Follow On Broadway, Inc. on Facebook for more information.
Christmas with the Knights • Dudley Birder Hall, De Pere. Performance of nostalgic Christmas music by the Knights on Broadway of St. Norbert College. Dec. 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., Dec 17 and 18 at 1 p.m. $24. Visit snc.edu/knightsonbroadway for more information and to purchase tickets.
“Old Fashion” Christmas Show • The Automobile Gallery, Green Bay. Christmas songs, humor and cocktails. Dec. 20 and 21 at 5 p.m. $33 for adults, $30 for seniors, veterans and children. Find more details and purchase tickets at theautomobilegallery.org.
Choose and Cut a Christmas Tree • Tillman Christmas Trees, Green Bay. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Christmas. Visit tillmannchristmastrees.com for more details.
Holiday Memories of Downtown Green Bay • Neville Public Museum, Green Bay. Exhibit open through Jan. 9. Find more details at nevillepublicmuseum.org.
Festival of Trees • National Railroad Museum, Green Bay. Dozens of uniquely decorated trees displayed among historic locomotives and exhibits. Open during regular museum hours through Dec. 31. Included with general admission. Find more details at nationalrrmuseum.org.
Children Only Shop • Neville Public Museum, Green Bay. Opportunity for children to purchase holiday gifts and have them gift-wrapped. Dec. 3, 10 and 17 at 12 p.m., Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 7 and 20 at 4 p.m. All gifts are $4 each. (Ages 4-12) Find more details at nevillepublicmuseum.org.
Garden of Lights • Green Bay Botanical Garden, Green Bay. Select nights through Dec. 30 starting at 4:30 p.m. $12+ for adults, $5+ for children under 12. Visit gbbg.org for more details and to purchase tickets.
COMMUNITY EVENTS/RESOURCES
Tuesday, Dec. 20
Bookmobile Community Stop • Ledgeview Municipal Building, Ledgeview. Learn about the mobile library and borrow items with your Brown County Library card. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Visit browncountylibrary.org for more details and a schedule of future Bookmobile stops.
Ongoing
Gamblers Anonymous • Annunciation Parish, Green Bay. 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. 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.
Al-Anon • Support group for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Visit al-anon.org/meetings for a complete list of meeting locations and times or call (920) 430-1420. Free.
Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich’s Office Hours • Virtual, Green Bay. Thursdays 3:30 p.m. Free. www.zoom.us/j/95934351924, Meeting ID: 959 3435 1924. Dial by phone at +1 312-626-6799.