Big Guide

LIVE MUSIC
Saturday, Nov. 19
Welshly Arms + Motherfolk • Badger State Brewing Company, Green Bay. Live blues rock music. 7 p.m. $25+. Find more details and register at badgerstatebrewing.com.

Genesee Ridge Bluegrass • Cup O Joy, Green Bay. Mix of traditional and contemporary bluegrass songs performed on acoustic instruments. 7:30 p.m. No cover charge, reserved seats available for purchase. Find more details and reserve seats at cupojoy.com.

Ladies Night with Big Mouth and The Power Tool Horns • EPIC Event Center, Green Bay. Performance, drink specials and giveaway prizes. 7:30 p.m. $5. Visit epicgreenbay.com for more details and to purchase tickets.

Sunday, Nov. 20
“Thankful Praise” with The Healy Family Band • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Green Bay. Songs of gratitude and praise followed by a free dessert reception and meet-and-greet with the band. 2 p.m. No tickets or reservations required, donations will be accepted. Follow St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish on Facebook for more information.

Helen Gillet • The Belgian Heritage Center, Brussels. Performance by Belgian-born cellist, singer, composer, improviser and producer. 4 p.m. 20. Email [email protected] for more details and to purchase tickets.

Wednesday, Nov. 23
Adam Lee Acoustic • WINEaLOT Vineyards, Greenleaf. Performance by founding member and lead singer of Grand Union. 5 p.m. No cover charge. Find more details at winealotvineyards.com.
Friday, Nov. 25

The Glam Band with Take 2 Acoustic • Black Sheep Pub and Grill, Green Bay. Live music at Black Sheep’s annual Black Friday Party. 7 p.m. No cover charge. Follow Black Sheep Pub and Grill on Facebook for more details.

Badger Grass Christmas • Cup O Joy, Green Bay. Bluegrass mountain music with country heart-breakers, gospel and pop songs. 7:30 p.m. No cover charge, reserved seats available for purchase. Find more details and reserve seats at cupojoy.com.

Big (Dude) Boogie • EPIC Event Center, Green Bay. Live rap performance. 9 p.m. $45+. Visit epicgreenbay.com for more details and to purchase tickets.

Saturday, Nov. 26
Mickey Grasso • WINEaLOT Vineyards, Greenleaf. Classic rock, country and Americana music. 2 p.m. No cover charge. Find more details at winealotvineyards.com.

Jean Watson Christmas • Cup O Joy, Green Bay. Celtic-infused violin and haunting vocals. 7:30 p.m. No cover charge, reserved seats available for purchase. Find more details and reserve seats at cupojoy.com.

Jackyl • EPIC Event Center, Green Bay. Rock concert benefiting The Tommy Foundation. 7:30 p.m. $25+. Visit epicgreenbay.com for more details and to purchase tickets.

Tuesday, Nov. 29
Pentatonix: A Christmas Spectacular • Resch Center, Green Bay. A cappella performance of holiday classics and originals. 7 p.m. $25+. Visit reschcomplex.com for more details.

Thursday, Dec. 1
Green Bay Jazz Orchestra • The Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay. Live jazz concert. 6 p.m. Free admission. Visit thetarlton.com for more details.

Luminare Christmas • EPIC Event Center, Green Bay. High-energy Christmas rock experience. 7:30 p.m. $30+. Visit epicgreenbay.com for more details and to purchase tickets.

Friday, Dec. 2
Pegasis Holiday Special • The Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay. Three-part harmonies, smooth guitar and your favorite holiday songs. 7 p.m. $25. Visit thetarlton.com for more details.

Taylor Swift Night • EPIC Event Center, Green Bay. Taylor Swift-themed dance party. 8 p.m. $15+. (18+) Visit epicgreenbay.com for more details and to purchase tickets.

Ongoing
Friday Night Acoustics • Badger State Brewing Company, Green Bay. Fridays at 7 p.m. through April 2023. No cover charge. (21+) Visit Badger State Brewing Company’s Facebook page for a complete line-up of musicians.

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

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

ON STAGE/SCREEN
Friday, Nov. 18
Caroline Rhea • EPIC Event Center, Green Bay. All-ages comedy show. 6:30 p.m. $20+. Visit epicgreenbay.com for more details and to purchase tickets.

Saturday, Nov. 19
John Mulaney: From Scratch • The Weidner Center, Green Bay. Performance by two-time Emmy and WGA award-winning writer, actor and comedian. 7 p.m. $90+. Visit weidnercenter.com for more details and to purchase tickets.

Wednesday, Nov. 30
Jazz & String Ensembles Concert • The Weidner Center, Green Bay. Video game-themed concert performed by UW-Green Bay Music. 7:30 p.m. $11 for adults, $6 for students and senior citizens. Visit weidnercenter.com for more details and to purchase tickets.

Friday, Dec. 2
The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays • The Weidner Center, Green Bay. Showcase of talents and magic. 8 p.m. $54+. Visit weidnercenter.com for more details and to purchase tickets.

Ongoing
The Little Mermaid • De Pere High School, De Pere. Musical based on the classic Disney animated film. Nov. 17, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. $12 for adults, $8 for students and senior citizens. Visit showtix4u.com/event-details/67583 for more details and to purchase tickets.

These Shining Lives • Robert Brault Playhouse, Green Bay. Performance by Green Bay Community Theater detailing one woman’s experiences and career at the Westclox Radium Dial Company in the 1920s and ‘30s. Nov. 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 12, 19 and 20 at 4 p.m. $21 general admission, call for student/group prices. Visit gbcommunitytheater.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

The Addams Family • Preble High School, Green Bay. Musical comedy following the eccentric Addams family as they meet daughter Wednesday’s new boyfriend. Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. $12 for adults, $6 for students and GBAPS staff. Find more details and purchase tickets at showtix4u.com/events/addamsfamilyatpreble.

If/Then • University Theatre, Green Bay. Musical examining the intersection between choice and chance in our lives. Nov. 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. $30+ for adults, $25+ for students and senior citizens. Find more information and purchase tickets at uwgb.edu/theatre.

Guys and Dolls • Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center, Ashwaubenon. Musical comedy performed by students from Ashwaubenon High School about a couple of big city gamblers and the women who love them. Nov. 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7 p.m., Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. $15 for adults, $12 for students and senior citizens. Visit ashwaubenonpac.org for more details and to purchase tickets.

A Frank’s Christmas • The Meyer Theatre, Green Bay. All-new comedy musical and 23rd annual Christmas show by Let Me Be Frank Productions. Nov. 26, 27, 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.

Bring It On: The Musical • Green Bay Southwest High School, Green Bay. Story of friendship, betrayal and respect with high-impact choreography and punchy lyrics. Dec. 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. $5+. Find more details and purchase tickets at showtix4u.com/event-details/68683.

ComedyCity Improv Show • ComedyCity, De Pere. (18+) See thegreenroomonline.com for more details. (Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 8:30 p.m.)

ComedyCity Family Fun Show • ComedyCity, De Pere. Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. Find more info at thegreenroomonline.com.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION
Tuesday, Nov. 22

Bend & Brews • Badger State Brewing Company, Green Bay. 60-minute guided bend session with Jenstar Movement Studio and a pint of Badger State beer. 6 p.m. $15. Find more details and register at badgerstatebrewing.com.

Thursday, Nov. 24
Festival Foods Turkey Trot • Johnsonville Tailgate Village, Green Bay. 5-mile timed run, 2-mile fun run, 2-mile walk and 2-mile dog jog. 8 a.m. $35 for adults, $15 for children 17 and under. Visit festivalfoodsturkeytrot.com for more details and to register.

Whipp’s Chicken Trot • Eddie Whipp’s Dining Hall, Green Bay. 5K run/walk benefiting the Denmark Community Cupboard. 8 a.m. Follow Eddie Whipp’s Dining Hall on Facebook for more details.

Friday, Nov. 25
Turkey Burner • Aerial Dance Green Bay, De Pere. Two hours of pole, aerial, dance and fitness with no experience necessary. 10 a.m. $35. Follow Aerial Dance Green Bay on Facebook for more details and to register.

Ongoing
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 winter farmers’ market. First, third and fifth Saturdays, November-April at 9 a.m. Free admission. Find more details at militaryave.org.

Trail Fitness Walk • Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Green Bay. 45-minute guided walk through the sanctuary. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12 p.m. through Dec. 15. Free. Find more information on Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary’s Facebook page.

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.

ARTS/EXHIBITS
Friday, Nov. 18
Art War • The Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay. Interactive live painting competition featuring live jazz music. 7 p.m. Free admission. Find more details at thetarlton.com.

Sunday, Nov. 20
Glasses and Goldens • Zambaldi Brewery, Green Bay. Make your own stencil and use glass etching techniques to make your own custom wine glass or beer mug. 1 p.m. $40. Find more details and register at artsandcrafts920.com.

Monday, Nov. 28
Art Wellness • Titletown, Ashwaubenon. Explore emotion, grow and connect with others through the process of creating art. 6 p.m. Free, advance registration required. Visit titletown.com for more details and to register.

Friday, Dec. 2
Art Nite • Downtown De Pere. Extended hours, performances and special events/exhibits at participating galleries, studios, shops and bars. 5 p.m. Follow @artnite.downtowndepere on Facebook and Instagram for more details.

Ongoing
Define: ART, A Year in Review – 2022 • 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.

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. 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
Friday, Nov. 18
Czech Kolache • The Flour Pot, LLC, De Pere. Learn to make yeast-risen rounds of dough topped with fruit filling, cheese and/or streusel. 5:30 p.m. $45. Visit flourpot-llc.com for more details and to register.

Saturday, Nov. 19
Holiday Open House • The Bottle Room, Green Bay. Samples of wine and food. 1 p.m. Free. Follow The Bottle Room’s Facebook page for more details.

French Macaron Class • The Flour Pot, LLC, De Pere. Learn to make a buttercream-filled French cookie. 1 p.m. $45. Visit flourpot-llc.com for more details and to register.

Brazilian Chocolate Confectionery – Brigadeiro • The Flour Pot, LLC, De Pere. Learn to make the popular Brazilian bite-size chocolate sweet. 4 p.m. $50. Visit flourpot-llc.com for more details and to register.

Saturday, Nov. 26
Saturday Morning Cartoon Brunch • The Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay. Classic cartoons on the big screen and brunch specials. 10 a.m. Free admission. Find more details at thetarlton.com.

Ongoing
Food Truck Pop-Up: Carjacks Patty Wagon • Badger State Brewing Company, Green Bay. Burgers and shakes. 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. Relax and reconnect with family and friends over tea sandwiches, mini scones and sweet treats with tea. 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, Nov. 30
Avalanche Rescue Skills • Team Motorsports, De Pere. Interactive class focusing on avalanche transceivers and new rescue techniques. 6 p.m. $40. Follow Team Motorsports’ Facebook page for more details and to register.

Thursday, Dec. 1
Dog Treat Class • The Flour Pot, LLC, De Pere. Learn to make dog treats using peanut butter, applesauce, honey, eggs and wheat flour. 4:30 p.m. $30. Find more details and purchase tickets at flourpot-llc.com.

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
Friday, Nov. 18
Lighting Ceremony On Broadway • Corner of Broadway and Hubbard Streets, Green Bay. Official kick-off to the holiday season in the Broadway District. 5 p.m. Free. Visit downtowngreenbay.com for more details.

Saturday, Nov. 19
Green Bay Holiday Parade • Jefferson, Cherry and Washington Streets, Green Bay. Parade of festive floats, balloons, local marching bands, dancers, singers, and Santa and his reindeer. 10 a.m. Free. Visit downtowngreenbay.com for more details.

Holiday EXTRAvaganza • The Children’s Museum of Green Bay, Green Bay. Fun-filled morning including Santa, games, music, science and more. 11 a.m. Included with museum admission. Follow The Children’s Museum of Green Bay’s Facebook page for more details.

Friday, Nov. 25
Winter Jubilee Warm Up • Titletown, Ashwaubenon. Activities for all ages to get into the holiday spirit. Activities begin at 10 a.m. Free. Visit titletown.com for more information.

Christmas Kickoff Party • Paradise North Distillery, Green Bay. Food, Christmas music with Sam Gauthier and the lighting of the barrel tree. 5 p.m. $30. Visit paradisenorthdistillery.com for more details and to purchase tickets.

Saturday, Nov. 26
The Christmas Fest • Reforestation Camp Ski Lodge, Suamico. Family-friendly activities including carriage rides, cookie decorating, live music, crafts, hot cocoa, door prizes and more. 12 p.m. Free, pre-registration recommended. Find more details and register at thechristmasfest.com.

Sunday, Nov. 27
Breakfast with Santa • St. Jude Hall, Green Bay. Pancakes, eggs, sausages and all the fixings with activities and opportunities to spend time with Santa. 8 a.m. Free entry, donations accepted.

Friday, Dec. 2
Festival of Christmas Concert • Walter Theatre, De Pere. Annual Christmas concert featuring all of the St. Norbert College music ensembles, including choirs, bands, brass, flutes, piano, organ and handbells. 7:30 p.m. $19 for reserved seating or livestream access. Find more information and purchase tickets at snc.edu/tickets.

Ongoing
Christkindlmarket • 164 N Broadway, Green Bay. Outdoor traditional-style holiday market. Fridays at 5 p.m., Nov. 18-Dec. 16. Free. Follow On Broadway, Inc. on Facebook for more information.

Choose and Cut a Christmas Tree • Tillman Christmas Trees, Green Bay. Browse a selection of 6- to 10-foot balsams. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 19-Christmas. Visit tillmannchristmastrees.com for more details.

Holiday Memories of Downtown Green Bay • Neville Public Museum, Green Bay. Exhibition of animated figures from H.C. Prange’s department store along with the Enchanted Forest, the Snow Babies and charming forest animal collections. Open during normal museum hours, Nov. 19-Jan. 9. Included with general admission. Find more details at nevillepublicmuseum.org.

The Nutcracker • Walter Theater, De Pere. 44th annual holiday performance by The Dance Company. Nov. 25 and 26 at 7 p.m., Nov. 26 and 27 at 2 p.m. $18+. Find more details and purchase tickets at gbdanceco.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, Nov. 17-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. Nov. 19, 25, 26, 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. Bright lights and fun nights featuring old favorites and new sights. Select nights Nov. 25-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.

Characters on Ice • Titletown, Ashwaubenon. Skate and take photos with a different holiday character each week. Tuesdays, Nov. 29-Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. Included with admission. Visit titletown.com for more information and a lineup of participating characters.

COMMUNITY EVENTS/RESOURCES
Friday, Nov. 18
Antique Show and Sale • Rock Garden Conference Center, Green Bay. 65th annual event featuring free identification of an antique or collectible, raffle, and holiday café and bakery. 10 a.m. $6. Visit antiquariansocietygbdp.org for more details.

Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic • Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary Inc., Green Bay. First come, first served event for dogs and cats including a brief exam and optional add-on vaccines and tests. 2 p.m. $15+. Visit safehavenpet.org for more details and to register for a time slot.

Saturday, Nov. 19
Holiday Craft Fair • Green Bay Southwest High School, Green Bay. More than 100 vendors selling handcrafted, upcycled and one of a kind items. 10 a.m. All proceeds support Southwest athletes. Follow GB-Southwest Booster Club’s Facebook page for more information.

Holiday Art Market • The Hotel Northland, Green Bay. Variety of jewelry, fiber, pottery, photography and holiday cheer from local artists and vendors. 10 a.m. Follow Mosaic Arts Inc.’s Facebook page for more details.

Tuesday, Nov. 22
Bookmobile Community Stop • Ledgeview Municipal Building, De Pere. See what the mobile library is all about, borrow items or apply for a library card. 4:30 p.m. Free. Visit browncountylibrary.org for more details.

Saturday, Nov. 26
Holiday Gift and Craft Show • Resch Expo, Green Bay. Thousands of one-of-a-kind items from a variety of vendors. 8 a.m. $7 for adults, children under 12 get in free. More details and tickets available at holidaygiftandcraftshow.com.

Green Bay Vintage Market • The Barrel Haus at Badger State Brewing, Green Bay. Vintage clothing, vintage home goods and other local/small businesses. 10 a.m. Follow Green Bay Vintage Market on Facebook for more details.

Holiday Art Market • The Art Garage, Green Bay. Unique pieces spanning a wide variety of mediums from local vendors. 10 a.m. Find more details at theartgarage.org.

Small Business Saturday Passport Promotion • Green Bay. One-of-a-kind gifts, sales, specials and more in Green Bay’s downtown districts. 11 a.m. Visit downtowngreenbay.com for more details.

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.

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.