The best arts & culture spots in Eau Claire

“Whether you’re a casual birder or just love local history, check out James Newman Clark Bird Museum this week for more than 500 native bird species in a circular gallery of lifelike dioramas. Spot raptors up close, including bald and golden eagles, plus a rare look at the now extinct passenger pigeon.”

From the Eau Claire newsletter, September 20, 2026

“Infinity Dance Center is celebrating 10 years of teaching Eau Claire to move, with summer and 2026-27 classes for everyone from tiny twos and K-1st graders to teens, adults, and a performance company.”

From the Eau Claire newsletter, August 14, 2026

“Jest Scripts Madrigal & Jazz Dinners turns dinner events into actual shows, with Renaissance-themed madrigal feasts packed with choral comedy and speakeasy-tinged jazz noir, plus easy-to-produce old-time radio mysteries and punchy Shakespeare parodies.”

From the Eau Claire newsletter, September 13, 2026

“Pablo Center at the Confluence keeps Eau Claire’s calendar lively with plays, concerts, comedy, and gallery exhibitions that actually make you want to leave the couch. It’s a nonprofit built for the Chippewa Valley, so every ticket supports arts education and local creativity, delivered by unfailingly kind staff.”

From the Eau Claire newsletter, September 18, 2026

“Artfly helps Eau Claire artists get seen by curating pop-up exhibitions in local businesses, publishing a free ArtFly Zine, and even commissioning murals. Pick up the zine at spots like Brent Douglas Flowers, The Beyond, or El Camino Skate Shop, then keep an eye out around town for fresh work to discover this week.”

From the Eau Claire newsletter, August 19, 2026

“With small class sizes, hands-on teaching, and an assistant in every class for dancers under 7, Eau Claire School of Dance keeps training personal from toddler years to adult classes. You also get real stage reps with winter, May, and August shows, plus performance and competition teams.”

From the Eau Claire newsletter, August 31, 2026

“Ager House is the preserved home of writer Waldemar Ager, where tours share everyday stories of early 1900s Eau Claire, and a cozy second-floor library dives into Ager, Scandinavian heritage, and genealogy. Low-key perfect for a quiet hour when you need brain fuel that isn’t coffee.”

From the Eau Claire newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild has been keeping Eau Claire creative for 45 years, with 'Failure is Impossible' Sept 18-19 at The Grand, a suffrage story from Eau Claire Women in Theater that spotlights local talent. Mark it this week, then keep an eye out for Jagged Little Pill auditions Sept 8-9.”

From the Eau Claire newsletter, August 29, 2026

“Galaudet Gallery is leaning into place with exhibits like I Heart Trees Eau Claire and Rebel Trees Summer 2026, mixing smart curation with community roots. If you want art that sparks conversation, flips assumptions, and gives your brain a happy stretch, this is your midweek muse.”

From the Eau Claire newsletter, August 26, 2026

“Children’s Museum of Eau Claire turns regular afternoons into hands-on, brain-growing adventures with interactive exhibits, toddler play spaces, and art activities that spark big curiosity.”

From the Eau Claire newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Chippewa Valley Museum nails that mix of real local stories and low key fun, from historic buildings and a Paul Bunyan Logging Camp to thoughtful exhibits like Hmong in Eau Claire. Cap it off at the ice cream parlor, because learning goes down easier with a scoop.”

From the Eau Claire newsletter, September 8, 2026

“McFarlin Painting has been making Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley look sharp since 1993, handling interior and exterior painting plus staining that holds up to Wisconsin winters. Free, straightforward estimates, flexible scheduling, and a 100% satisfaction policy... these folks treat your place like their own.”

From the Eau Claire newsletter, September 2, 2026

“Whether your kid is spinning in socks or dreaming of pointe shoes, En Avant School of Dance has classes from Mommy and Me to ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and modern, plus an award winning competition team. Since 1980, they’ve built confidence and lifelong movers right here in Eau Claire.”

From the Eau Claire newsletter, August 28, 2026