PBS Wisconsin Events

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

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LISTEN TO TRUE STORIES

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm

The Moth StorySLAM – Madison ‘Dirt’

Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme…DIRT: Prepare a five-minute story about what lies beneath. Squalor, smut, muck and mire.

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Pint-Sized Concerts

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Pint-Sized Concert with Two High Strung

WPR is bringing live classical music to local breweries. Join us for an afternoon of classical favorites, pop covers and craft brews. We’ll be at The Brewing Projekt with Two High Strung. Grab a friend and spend the afternoon supporting local music, local radio, and local breweries. 

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PLAY MUSIC BINGO!

Sun, Jul 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm

WPR Music Bingo at White Winter Mead, Cider & Spirits in Iron River

Join us for WPR Music Bingo! Come test your music trivia knowledge and earn cool swag from WPR when you get a bingo on your card. This event is free but space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your bingo card.

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LIVE RECORDING

Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 6:30 pm

‘University Place’ Live in Madison! Treaties & Tourism in Northern Wisconsin

Join us in Madison for the live recording of a new 'University Place' episode about Red Cliff Ojibwe activism, environmentalism and history.

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JOIN US

Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 6:30 pm

‘University Place’ in Superior! Treaties & Tourism in Northern Wisconsin

Join us in Superior to watch live a new 'University Place' episode about Red Cliff Ojibwe activism, environmentalism, and history.

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PLAY MUSIC TRIVIA!

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 at 6:00 pm

WPR Music Trivia at Log Cabin Tavern in South Range

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

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July 31 - August 3

Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 11:00 am

WPR at Mile of Music: Lawrence Memorial Chapel

Join WPR at Appleton's "Mile of Music" Festival, an annual four-day event that transforms a mile of College Avenue into a pop-up celebration of musical discovery and independent talent.

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Pint-Sized Concerts

Fri, Aug 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Pint-Sized Concert with Two High Strung

WPR is bringing live classical music to local breweries. Join us for an afternoon of classical favorites, pop covers and craft brews. We’ll be at The Brewing Projekt with Two High Strung. Grab a friend and spend the afternoon supporting local music, local radio, and local breweries. 

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LISTEN TO TRUE STORIES

Mon, Aug 11, 2025 at 6:30 pm

The Moth StorySLAM – Madison ‘Childish’

Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme…CHILDISH: Prepare a five-minute story about feeling young. Ditching second period or calling out “sick” from work. Middle school crushes or puppy love.

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Road Trip!

Wed, Aug 13, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Wisconsin Road Trip Live in Appleton

Wisconsin Public Radio is hitting the road this summer to showcase some of the people, places and things that make Wisconsin summers special with the Wisconsin Road Trip series. Join us for a special pit stop in Appleton on August 13!

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PINT-SIZED CONCERTS

Thu, Aug 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Pint-Sized Concert with Bach to Pop at the Bong Museum

Join us for an evening of classical favorites, pop covers, meads and ciders. We’ll be at the Richard I Bong Veterans Center with the Bach to Pop quartet.

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RADIO & SPIRITS

Thu, Aug 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Pint-sized Concert at White Winter Mead, Cider and Spirits in Iron River

Join WPR for an afternoon of supporting local music, radio and spirits with our Pint-Sized Concert.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.