PBS Wisconsin Events

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

Promotional graphic for 'An Evening with Larry Meiller,' featuring a smiling older man in a light blue shirt in a radio studio, with the Wisconsin Public Radio logo, on a navy blue background.
CELEBRATE LARRY IN MADISON

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm

An Evening with Larry Meiller in Madison

Larry will talk with Executive Producer Jill Nadeau about some of their favorite memories from over the years at Wisconsin Public Radio. Larry and Jill will take your questions, too!

Badgers on Tap promotional graphic featuring a beer tap pouring into a glass against a blurred beer background. Text reads: 'What is Happiness? The Rigby' with the Wisconsin Public Radio logo at the bottom.
BADGERS ON TAP IN MADISON!

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Badgers on Tap with Rob Ferrett

Join WPR's Rob Ferrett on June 3 at 7 p.m. for a "Badgers on Tap" event at The Rigby in Madison. Enjoy drinks, trivia, bingo, and earn cool prizes while learning what happiness is with Professor Simon Goldberg, Social Psychologist Pelin Kesebir, and Professor Christy Wilson-Mendenhall!

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MyAmerica@250 in Dodgeville

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 at 9:00 am

MyAmerica@250: Dodgeville!

Gather with us at the Dodgeville Public library and participate in our MyAmerica@250 campaign!

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MyAmerica@250 in Dodgeville

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 at 5:00 pm

MyAmerica@250: Dodgeville!

Gather with us at the Dodgeville Public library and participate in our MyAmerica@250 campaign!

Title card for Wisconsin Pride, a PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Historical Society documentary, featuring a rainbow-tinted collage of archival photos of people and activism scenes — including protest signs reading "Lesbians Unite" and "Sisters Unite" — overlaid with the program title.
CELEBRATE WISCONSIN PRIDE!

Fri, Jun 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm

The Making of ‘Wisconsin Pride’: In Conversation with Producer Andy Soth and Advisor Robyn Bayland

Join Producer Andy Soth and project advisor Robyn Bayland for a deep dive into the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ history documentary, 'Wisconsin Pride' at PrideFest Milwaukee!

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MEET CARL IN RHINELANDER!

Sat, Jun 6, 2026 at 11:00 am

Carl the Collector at Northwoods Pride!

Meet Carl the Collector at Northwoods Pride in Rhinelander!

Promotional graphic for WPR's Pint-Sized Concert featuring bold white text on a red background reading 'WPR Presents a Pint-Sized Concert — Local Music, Local Radio, Local Beer,' alongside a sketch-style illustration of a hand holding a beer pint glass filled with musical notes.
JOIN US IN STEVENS POINT!

Tue, Jun 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Pint-Sized Concert with CWSO Steel Drums at Stevens Point Brewery

Join WPR and the CWSO Steel Drum Ensemble for a fun evening in the Stevens Point Brewery beer garden!

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MyAmerica@250 in Eau Claire

Tue, Jun 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm

MyAmerica@250: Eau Claire

Gather with us at the Chippewa Valley Museum in Eau Claire and participate in our MyAmerica@250 campaign!

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LIVE RECORDING IN STOUGHTON

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm

University Place Recording: ‘Cranberries: How Wisconsin Became the Best’

PBS Wisconsin's "University Place" will record "Cranberries: How Wisconsin Became the Best" a presentation by Allison Jonjak. This free event is hosted by Badger Talks.

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MyAmerica@250 in Eau Claire

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 at 9:00 am

MyAmerica@250: Eau Claire

Gather with us at the Chippewa Valley Museum in Eau Claire and participate in our MyAmerica@250 campaign!

Event flyer for a PBS Wisconsin "Making History, Making Change" Smithsonian lecture on the National Native American Veterans Memorial, featuring a photo of the memorial's large stainless steel ring sculpture on the National Museum of the American Indian grounds. The event, honoring Native American military service with speaker Rachelle B. Pablo (Diné), takes place Tuesday, June 23 at 7 PM at Fluno Center Howard Auditorium, UW–Madison Campus.
HONOR NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS

Tue, Jun 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Smithsonian Lecture: National Native American Veterans Memorial

The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is pleased to present a special lecture with support from PBS Wisconsin: "The National Native American Veterans Memorial: Honoring the Military Service of Native Americans," by Rachelle B. Pablo (Diné) from Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.

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August 5-6, 2026

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm

America at 250 Educator Summit

Join us for a 1.5-day summit for 3rd–12th grade educators marking the Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary.

Overhead view of a packed quilt show exhibition hall, with hundreds of attendees browsing rows of colorful quilts displayed on grid walls and vendor booths, including a prominent Janome sewing machine display in the foreground.
SEPTEMBER 10-12, 2026

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 at 9:00 am

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

Explore exhibits of truly stunning quilts, shop for the latest offerings from our wonderful vendors and discover new ideas from leading quilt educators.

Aerial view of a crowded indoor garden and home expo, with dozens of vendor booths displaying plants, flowers, and gardening products. Visible exhibitors include Edgewater Home & Garden, Driftless Seed Supply, Madison Greenhouse Store, and a home energy sustainability services booth. Attendees browse the packed convention hall floor.
FEBRUARY 12, 13 & 14

Fri, Feb 12, 2027 at 12:00 pm

Garden & Green Living Expo 2027

Cultivate a love of gardening and sustainable living! Connect with seasoned gardeners and environmental enthusiasts at this vibrant three-day celebration of gardening, landscaping, local food culture and ecological responsibility! All proceeds support PBS Wisconsin.