PBS Wisconsin Events

Please join us for one of our upcoming events sponsored by PBS Wisconsin and our friends at Wisconsin Public Radio.

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show logo above an image of the show floor
September 4-6, 2025

Thu, Sep 4, 2025 at 9:00 am

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

Presented by PBS Wisconsin and Nancy Zieman Productions, The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show is an exciting three-day event that celebrates the art of quilting.

Wisconsin Hometown Stories Beloit
JOIN US!

Fri, Sep 5, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Beloit Screening Event

Join us for a screening of Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Beloit, a PBS Wisconsin documentary celebrating the rich history of Beloit. Following the film, the producers and local historians will host a Q&A and share behind-the-scenes insights from the making of the documentary.

White sketch-style illustration of a moth with detailed wings on a black background, with the words “THE MOTH” in bold, textured uppercase letters above it.
LISTEN TO TRUE STORIES

Mon, Sep 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm

The Moth StorySLAM – Madison ‘Themeless’

Have a story that didn't fit a Moth theme? We're throwing themes out the window! This is your chance to tell a tale about whatever your heart desires. Carte blanche to share from the deep cuts, the archived memories, the untold stories.

Split-screen image with a black-and-white photo of a woman, Lorine Niedecker, in glasses and plaid dress on the left, and a color photo of a man, Nicholas Gulig, in a cap and plaid shirt typing on the right. Across the center is a red textured banner with the words “Welcome Poets” in white text.
COMMUNITY SCREENING

Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm

Welcome Poets Community Screening

Join us at the Hoard Historical Museum for special community premiere screening of Welcome Poets!

White sketch-style illustration of a moth with detailed wings on a black background, with the words “THE MOTH” in bold, textured uppercase letters above it.
LISTEN TO TRUE STORIES

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm

The Moth StorySLAM – Milwaukee ‘Themeless’

Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme…THEMELESS: Have a story that didn't fit a Moth theme? We're throwing themes out the window!

Promotional poster for Wisconsin Public Radio’s Pint-Sized Concerts featuring the CWSO Horn Ensemble. Event details read: Saturday, September 20, 4–5 p.m., Central Waters Brewing Co., Amherst. The left side has white text on a red background with the Wisconsin Public Radio logo. The right side shows an illustrated hand holding a pint of dark beer with musical notes floating inside.
LOCAL MUSIC & LOCAL RADIO!

Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Pint-Sized Concert at Central Waters Brewing Co.

Join WPR and the CWSO Horn Ensemble for an afternoon of local music, local radio and local beer in Amherst!

Text reads “WPR Presents Pint-Sized Concerts: Local Music, Local Radio, Local Beer” with WPR logo beside a stylized pint glass containing musical notes.
TRIVIA

Thu, Sep 25, 2025 at 6:30 pm

WPR Wisconsin Music Trivia at Leo and Leona’s

Gather your friends to play Wisconsin Music Trivia with WPR. Test your Wisconsin music knowledge and win WPR prizes!

Promotional graphic for “WPR Presents Music Bingo” at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. The image includes colorful overlapping shapes, a partial bingo card with musical terms and composers, and logos for Wisconsin Public Radio and the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center.
PLAY MUSIC BINGO!

Thu, Sep 25, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Music Bingo at the Richard I. Bong Center, Superior

Join us for WPR Music Bingo in Superior! Bring your friends and family, test your music trivia knowledge and earn cool swag from WPR when you get a bingo on your card. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the first bingo chip drops at 5:30 p.m.

Poster for PBS film The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, premiering Sun Nov 16 8/7c, with blue silhouette of soldiers on horseback and large script text reading ‘We the People’.
AMERICA@250

Thu, Oct 16, 2025 at 7:00 pm

America@250: ‘The American Revolution’ Sneak Peek and Panel

Join us for a special preview screening of the all-new documentary series "The American Revolution," the premiere of two new episodes of "The Look Back," and a panel conversation.

Jacques Pépin smiles while holding a glass of white wine beside a small black poodle, with his cookbook The Art of Jacques Pépin.
DON'T MISS

Fri, Nov 7, 2025 at 12:30 pm

A Conversation with Jacques Pépin (virtual event)

Don’t miss this special event with 16-time James Beard Award winner Jacques Pépin! Join us for a memorable conversation as Jacques reflects on his remarkable career, his legacy as a culinary icon, and more — including answers to select audience questions. Each ticket includes a copy of his newest book.