LIVE MUSIC
Friday, Dec. 1
Traveling Suitcase, Big Oil and Holly and the Nice Lions • At The Tracks, Green Bay. Rock, punk, indie rock and blues music. 9 p.m. $10. (Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) Learn more on At The Tracks’ Facebook page.
Saturday, Dec. 2
Brandon Heath • CupOJoy, Green Bay. Benefit concert for CupOJoy infrastructure and sustainability. 7 p.m. Free admission, reserved seating and early entry available for purchase. Visit cupojoy.com for more details.
Friday, Dec. 8
The Sinner and the Saint, Man Alive, Death the Kid and Sweetalk • At The Tracks, Green Bay. Rock, punk, pop-emo, pop-punk, prog-punk and post-hardcore music. 8 p.m. $8. (Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) Learn more on At The Tracks’ Facebook page.
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.
Vinyl Night • Captain’s Walk Winery, Green Bay. Bring your favorite album and add it to the queue. First Wednesday of every month from 6-9 p.m. Follow Captain’s Walk Winery 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.
Distilled and Chilled – Saturday Summer Music Series • Paradise North Distillery, Green Bay. Live music. Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. No cover charge. See Paradise North Distillery’s Facebook page for more information.
ON STAGE/SCREEN
Wednesday, Dec. 6
Gremlins • The Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay. Screening of the 1984 film. 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Visit The Tarlton Theatre’s Facebook page to learn more and purchase tickets.
Ongoing
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.
ARTS/EXHIBITS
Ongoing
Rail Ties • National Railroad Museum, Ashwaubenon. Exhibit bringing together loaned objects and objects from the museum’s collection with stories of the people who owned and used them. Open during normal museum hours through Dec. 31. Included with daily admission. Find more details at nationalrrmuseum.org.
78th Art Annual • Neville Public Museum, Green Bay. All-media, juried exhibition of current artworks produced by artists living in the counties of Northeastern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Oct. 21-Jan. 14. Included with general admission. Visit nevillepublicmuseum.org to find out more.
Spectacular Science: Candy Chemistry • Neville Public Museum, Green Bay. Dive into the sugary world of candy and explore the complex science behind making tasty treats. Open during regular museum hours. Included with general admission. Visit nevillepublicmuseum.org to find out more.
Northeast Wisconsin Watercolor Society Monthly Meetings • St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ashwaubenon. Monthly group meeting with social time and demonstrations. First Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m., Sept. through May. Find more details at newiswatercolors.com.
Green Bay Arts Unlimited Meetings • St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ashwaubenon. Artist demonstrations, meeting, networking and fellowship. Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Visit gbartsunlimited.wixsite.com for more details.
FOOD/DRINK
Ongoing
Dutch Treat Breakfast • Bay Family Restaurant, Green Bay. Opportunity for Lifelong Learning Institute members and non-members to socialize outside of the classroom setting. Fourth Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. Contact Keith Pamperin at [email protected] for more details.
Cruise In Thursdays • WINEaLOT Vineyards, Greenleaf. Evening of cool cars, wine/beer and food. Thursdays from 4-8 p.m. (All minors must be accompanied by an adult) Visit winealotvineyards.com for more information.
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.
OUTDOORS/RECREATION
Ongoing
Cribbage League • Ahnapee Brewery, Suamico/Badger State Brewing, Green Bay. 15-week singles and doubles cribbage tournament. Wednesdays through March 13 at 6:30 p.m. $15 per person. Head to ahnapeebrewery.com to learn more and sign up.
Full Bodied Flow • Captain’s Walk Winery, Green Bay. Yoga class for all skill levels. First Sunday of every month. Call (920) 431-9244 to reserve your spot.
Green Bay Juggling Club • Howard Commons Activity Complex, Howard. Learn and practice juggling, unicycling and other circus arts. Second and fourth Mondays from 5-8 p.m. See the Green Bay Juggling Club’s Facebook page to learn more.
Think and Drink Trivia • Zambaldi Beer, Green Bay. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. (21+) Follow Zambaldi Beer on Facebook for more details.
Yoga Wednesdays • WINEaLOT Vineyards, Green Leaf. Yoga class led by Tiffany Pavek of Karma Yoga. Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. $10 per person. Visit winealotvineyards.com for more details.
Learn to Square Dance • Oak Park Place, Green Bay. No experience needed. Couples, families and solo dancers welcome. Second and fourth Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. First lesson is free. Follow the Green Bay Square Dance Club on Facebook for more details.
DJ Bingo Fridays • WINEaLOT Vineyards, Green Leaf. Put your music knowledge to the test. Fridays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Visit winealotvineyards.com for more details.
5 Stand, Skeet and Trap Shooting • Brown County Sportsmen’s Club, Green Bay. All are welcome. Open shooting on Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m., league shooting on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Visit skeetandtrap.com for more information.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Monday, Dec. 4
Aluminum Tree Display • Grace Lutheran Church, Green Bay. Green Bay Antique Study Club event featuring history and display of Manitowoc’s Aluminum Specialty Company’s colored aluminum trees. 1 p.m. Free.
Tuesday, Dec. 5
Different Lenses of Leadership • F. K. Bemis International Center, De Pere. Presentation by Marti Wronski, chief operating officer of the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club. 7:30 a.m. $60. To register or to find out more, head to snc.edu/go/ceobreakfast.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
21st Century Policing and Police Reform • Brown County Library – East Branch, Green Bay. Presentation by City of Green Bay Police Chief Chris Davis about current issues in law enforcement including police reform. 6 p.m. Free. Visit browncountylibrary.org for more details.
Saturday, Dec. 9
Explore Your County Parks • Brown County Library – Kress Family Branch, De Pere. Presentation by Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve staff about the many recreational opportunities the Brown County Parks have to offer. 10:30 a.m. Free. Visit browncountylibrary.org for more details.
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.
FAMILY/KIDS
Tuesday, Dec. 5
Mindful Movement • Brown County Library – Weyers-Hilliard Branch, Howard. Yoga class led by Mary from Joyful Yoga. 10 a.m. Free. (Ages 3-5) Visit browncountylibrary.org for more details.
Thursday, Dec. 7
Picnic and Play: Reindeer Games • Brown County Library – Kress Family Branch, De Pere. Learn about reindeer and enjoy stories, art and activities. 10:30 a.m. Free. Visit browncountylibrary.org for more details.
Friday, Dec. 8
Live Animals with Barkhausen • Brown County Library – East Branch, Green Bay. Learn about reptiles and amphibians from Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve’s Nature Center. 2 p.m. Free. Visit browncountylibrary.org for more details.
Ongoing
Sanctuary Storytime • Green Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Green Bay. Themed story and a simple craft/activity geared towards preschoolers. Mondays at 10 a.m., through Dec. 18. Register by calling (920) 391-3686. Learn more on Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary’s Facebook page.
Wiggle, Move and Giggle • The Children’s Museum of Green Bay, Green Bay. Games, music and movement activities for toddlers. Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. $8. (Ages 5 and under) Visit gbchildrensmuseum.org/programs for more information.
ComedyCity Family Fun Show • ComedyCity, De Pere. Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. Find more info at thegreenroomonline.com.
COMMUNITY EVENTS/RESOURCES
Saturday, Dec. 2
Meet and Greet Prison Doula Project • St. Matthew’s Church, Green Bay. Documentary screening, panel discussion, Q&A opportunity and a meal. 10:30 a.m. Advance registration required. Head to joshua4justice.org/events to learn more and register.
Ongoing
Market on Military • Green Bay Plaza, Green Bay. Sale of Locally-grown, -raised, -made, -created and -crafted goods. First, third and fifth Saturdays. Visit militaryave.org for more information.
Green Bay Area Retired Men’s Club • Brown County Library – Central Branch, Green Bay. Weekly meeting with coffee, donuts and speakers. The speaker for Dec. 5 is Pete Bilski discussing dementia recognition. Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. Dues are $20 per year. Prospective members welcome. Visit gbretiredmensclub.com for more details.
Veterans Supporting Veterans • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Green Bay. Veterans are invited to come together to talk, share stories, and find connections with other Veterans. First Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. Free. Email [email protected] or call (920) 499-1546 ext. 109 for more information.
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. Free. Find a schedule of meetings and more information 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 1-888-4Al-Anon (1-888-425-2666).
HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES
Friday, Dec. 1
Festival of Christmas Concert • Walter Theatre, De Pere. Performance by St. Norbert College’s music ensembles. 7 p.m. $20+. Visit snc.edu/tickets for more information and to purchase tickets.
Saturday, Dec. 2
Holiday Fest • NEW Zoo, Suamico. Winter-themed activities, games and treats. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Included with regular admission. To learn more, see newzoo.org.
Artisan Christmas • Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Green Bay. Jewelry, pottery, paintings, handmade gifts and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Christmas Holiday Party • Elk’s Lodge, Green Bay. Six accordion club members will be playing 15 minutes of their favorite Christmas tunes. 10 a.m.
Believe – You Are Loved • St. Agnes School, Green Bay. Event for homeless families featuring hot lunch, cake, music, movies, games, gifts and more. 12-3 p.m. Free.
Brass and Organ Christmas Spectacular • St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere. Performance by St. Norbert faculty and guest artists from around the region. 2 p.m. Free. Check out snc.edu/performingarts.
Festival of Lights • Lambeau Field, Green Bay. Holiday movies and cartoons, holiday card making, area high school choirs performing holiday music and photo opportunities with Santa Claus. 5 p.m. Free. See packers.com/fans/festival-of-lights for more information.
Drinks with the Grinch • Resch Expo, Ashwaubenon. Cocktails, photo opportunities with the Grinch, holiday snacks and more. 5 p.m. $30. (21+) Visit reschcomplex.com for more details and to purchase tickets.
Sunday, Dec. 3
Christmas Bells Are Ringing • Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center, Ashwaubenon. Performance by Encore! Handbell Ensemble and The Conservatory Ringers. 2 p.m. Free. Visit ashwaubenonpac.org for more details.
Tuesday, Dec. 5
Characters on Ice: Buddy The Elf • Hy-Vee Plaza, Ashwaubenon. Skate and take photos with a different character each week. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Paid admission required. Head to titletown.com to learn more.
Thursday, Dec. 7
Howard Suamico Historical Society Christmas Party • Life Bridge Church, Howard. Evening of fun, food, games and frivolity. 7 p.m. Learn more at hshistoricalsociety.org.
Saturday, Dec. 9
Breakfast With Santa • Children’s Museum of Green Bay, Green Bay. Meet Santa and enjoy live reindeer, gingerbread decorating, an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and more. 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. $25. To find out more and to register, head to gbchildrensmuseum.org.
Christmas Bake Sale • St. Philip the Apostle Parish, Green Bay. Christmas goodies, tree ornaments, Christmas decor, raffle items and free coffee. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Spirit of the Holidays • Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center, Ashwaubenon. Holiday performance presented by Barb’s Centre for Dance and Ballet 360. 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $14+. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ashwaubenonpac.org.
Reason for the Season • First United Presbyterian Church, De Pere. Family Christmas activities and soup supper event. 3-6 p.m. Free.
Sunday, Dec. 10
Barbershop Christmas Show • St. Bernards Church, Green Bay. Concert of Christmas favorites performed by the Baylanders Barbershop Chorus and the Chantelles. 3 p.m. Admission is one canned good or a donation to Paul’s Pantry or other area nonprofits.
Ongoing
The Christmas Express • Green Bay Community Theater, Green Bay. Sweet and funny reflection on the wonder of Christmas. Nov. 24, 29, 30 and Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 25, 26, Dec. 2 and 3 at 4 p.m. $19. See Green Bay Community Theater’s Facebook page to learn more and purchase tickets.
A Frank’s Christmas • Meyer Theatre, Green Bay. 24th annual Christmas show by Let Me Be Frank Productions. Select dates and times Nov. 24-Dec. 30 $38. Visit letmebefranks.com to find out more and to purchase tickets.
Snowy Mittens: An Improvised Holiday Romance • ComedyCity Theatre, De Pere. Special holiday show reminiscent of favorite romantic holiday movies. Nov. 25 and Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 2 and 16 at 8:30 p.m. Check out comedycity.net for more information and to purchase tickets.
Cocoon Wednesday Christmas Market • Cocoon Brewing, Ledgeview. Local vendors ranging from crafts, cheeses, cideries, distilleries, jewelry and clothing. Wednesdays, Nov. 29-Dec. 20, from 5-9 p.m. Check out Cocoon Brewing’s Facebook page for more information.
A Christmas Carol • Broadway Theatre, De Pere. Classic Christmas story performed by the Birder Players. Select dates and times Nov. 29-Dec. 16. $36. Visit birderonbroadway.org to purchase tickets and find out more about the show.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever • Walter Theatre, De Pere. Performance by Evergreen Theater Young Actors. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 7 p.m., Dec. 2 and 3 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $10. Visit snc.edu/tickets to learn more and to purchase tickets.
Miracle on 34th Street • Webb Theatre, De Pere. Performance by Evergreen Theater. Dec. 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. $18.25+. Head to snc.edu/tickets to learn more and to purchase tickets.
Holiday Pops • Weidner Center, Green Bay. Christmas favorites performed by The Dudley Birder Chorale, Holiday Pops Orchestra, Birder Studio of Performing Arts and NEWDO ballet. Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. $20+. Head to weidnercenter.com to learn more and purchase tickets.
Santa’s House • White Pillars, De Pere. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Dec. 7 and 8 from 4-7 p.m., Dec. 9 from 2-5 p.m. Free admission. Donations appreciated. See deperehistory.org for more details.
Santa Skate • Hy-Vee Plaza, Ashwaubenon. Skate on the ice with Santa himself. Saturdays, Dec. 2-16, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Paid admission required. Head to titletown.com to learn more.
Holiday Memories of Downtown Green Bay • Neville Public Museum, Green Bay. Display featuring the animated figures that once adorned the H.C. Prange’s department store windows, including Bruce the Spruce. Open during museum hours. Bruce the Spruce will be awake on select dates through Dec. 19. Included with general admission. Head to nevillepublicmuseum.org to learn more.
Glow Skate • Hy-Vee Plaza, Ashwaubenon. Ice skate while brightly colored lights illuminate the rink. Thursdays, Nov. 30-Dec. 28, from 4-8 p.m. Paid admission required. Head to titletown.com to learn more.
Christkindlmarket • Red Sculpture Park, Green Bay. Traditional German-style holiday street market. Fridays from 5-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 17-Dec. 23. Head to downtowngreenbay.com to learn more.
Garden of Lights • Green Bay Botanical Garden, Green Bay. Bright lights and fun nights featuring old favorites and new sights. Select nights Nov. 24-Dec. 30 from 4:30-9 p.m. $12+ for adults, $5+ for children under 12. Visit gbbg.org for more details and to purchase tickets.