PBS Wisconsin Events

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

A red promotional graphic for Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Pint-Sized Concert” featuring the Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra Quartet. Event text lists January 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Becket’s in Oshkosh. To the right, an illustrated hand holds a pint glass filled with a dark drink, with musical notes drawn inside the liquid.
PINT-SIZED CONCERT!

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Pint-Sized Concert: Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra Quartet at Becket’s

Join WPR for an evening of supporting local music, local radio and local brews with our Pint-Sized Concert. Wisconsin Public Radio is taking classical music out of the concert hall and bringing it to a brewery near you! Join us at Becket's for a pop-up concert by the Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra Quartet. Bring your family and friends to support local music, local radio and local beer!

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WINTER WISCONSIN WELCOME!

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Winter Wisconsin Welcome: Get to Know YOUR Local PBS Station!

Were you raised on PBS? Come learn all about YOUR local station – PBS Wisconsin! We’ll be screening our latest original production, Bucky!, sharing about volunteer opportunities, and showcasing our broadcast studio!

Red-and-cream illustrated poster for a Pint-Sized Concert featuring Rusty Cello and Yellow Chair, presented by Wisconsin Public Radio, showing a hand holding a small cup filled with floating musical notes.
PINT-SIZED CONCERT!

Sun, Jan 25, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Pint-Sized Concert with Rusty Cello + Yellow Chair

Join us for an evening of supporting local music and local radio with our Pint-Sized Concert. WPR is bringing live classical music to local venues. Join us for an evening of classical favorites and pop covers at The Plus in Eau Claire with Rusty Cello + Yellow Chair.

Graphic promoting WPR’s “Wisconsin Music Trivia” on Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Memorial Museum in Superior, alongside a colorful abstract collage of piano keyboards and musical notes.
MUSIC TRIVIA WITH WPR!

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm

WPR Wisconsin Music Trivia at the Bong Center in Superior

Join us for WPR's Wisconsin Music Trivia in Superior! Gather your friends and family to form a team. Think you're the ultimate Wisconsin music expert? Show us! WPR's Wisconsin Music Trivia is bringing the heat. Rally your team, win WPR swag and claim bragging rights. It's a night of music, rivalry, and pure Wisconsin pride! Don't miss out!

Vintage-style graphic showing the University of Wisconsin mascot Bucky Badger in an old-fashioned costume standing on a football field. The image has a sepia tone on the right and a red textured background on the left with large cream-colored script text reading “Bucky!”
SCREENING OF 'BUCKY!'

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Sheboygan Community Screening of ‘Bucky!’

PBS Wisconsin invites you to a special community screening of "Bucky!" at the Weill Center for the Performing Arts in Sheboygan on Thursday, January 29. This event is free and open to all — no registration required.

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FEBRUARY 13, 14 & 15

Fri, Feb 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Garden & Green Living Expo 2026

Connect with seasoned gardeners and environmental enthusiasts at this vibrant three-day celebration — Feb. 13-15, 2026 — of gardening, landscaping, local food culture and ecological responsibility! All proceeds support PBS Wisconsin.

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VIRTUAL WINE TASTING

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Virtual Wine Tasting with Rick Steves

Join renowned world traveler Rick Steves for a flight of European wines! Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or just starting your journey, you won't want to miss this unforgettable evening of wine education. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.pbswisconsin.org/ricksteves.

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CLICK! BID! WIN! JUN 1-10

Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 7:00 am

PBS Wisconsin Online Auction June 1-10, 2026

Join the excitement of PBS Wisconsin’s 51st Annual Online Auction, June 1–10! Bid on your favorite items and help support PBS Wisconsin’s educational programs and community outreach initiatives.

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August 5-6, 2026

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm

America at 250 Educator Summit

July 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As educators and learners prepare for a new school year following this milestone, PBS Wisconsin Education and other statewide educational partners are convening a 1.5 day summit for 3rd-12th grade educators who teach civics and history.