Hi Green Bay, we made it to Thursday! In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Fiesta 920, a murder mystery dinner show, and a summer pottery workshop + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Potential new housing rules: Green Bay City Council voted 6-5 Wednesday to study a vacant property registration and fee program for homes and businesses, after debate over fairness and whether existing ordinances cover it -- see the council vote details.
A flavorful summer event: Fiesta 920 will fill Resch Plaza on Saturday, June 20 with local taco trucks, live music, and a marketplace. Admission is $8, with upgrades for taco access and voting -- see Fiesta 920 lineup.
Fundraising through game-day work: Nonprofits in Green Bay are invited to work Packers games at Lambeau Field, with PMI Entertainment Group offering $600 to $1,000 for tasks like cleaning, recycling and ticket scanning -- see how to apply.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Live theater, right here: Evergreen Theater has been making Green Bay stages pop since 1985 with community-powered, multi-generational casts and legit production chops. They’re shaping a permanent home in the former Keller school, so catch a show and support the neighbors who keep our arts scene growing.
Macaron mood lifter: If your week needs a little sparkle, McKayla Marie Sweets turns out monthly macaron flavors, s’mores cookies, and bars that vanish from office kitchens suspiciously fast. Order online for pickup and keep their signature buttercream cakes in mind the next time you have a birthday, backyard bash, or just a Tuesday that earned dessert.
Your midweek muse: Urban Cultural Arts turns a regular weeknight into a legit creative reset with paint & sip, pottery, mosaics, candle making and inclusive programs that actually welcome everyone. Grab a friend, try a class, then brag to the group chat when your “accidental” vase somehow looks intentional.
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05 — The event calendar Green Bay for grown upsThe best events and nightlife experiences for adults this week. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏺 Paint, Press & Reveal: Summer Pottery Workshop @ The French House of Clay Studio | Thursday (6/18) at 5:30 PM – Trade doomscrolling for clay at The French House of Clay in Green Bay, where you paint, print, and carve underglaze designs onto a pre-made mug, bowl, platter, or planter, then they fire it for you. Beginner friendly, all materials included, BYO beverage, smug satisfaction guaranteed.
🎤 Edwin McCain and more @ EPIC Event Center | Friday (6/19) at 6:30 PM – Nothing beats a night when your mix CD comes to life. Edwin McCain and Five for Fighting roll into EPIC Event Center in Green Bay with singalongs you know, so expect "I'll Be," "100 Years," and a crowd that remembers dial-up better than Wi-Fi passwords.
🎶 Viper's Drag and more @ At The Tracks | Friday (6/19) at 8:00 PM – Craving something louder than your neighbor's leaf blower? Viper's Drag is back at The Tracks with that bluesedelic snarl, joined by Oshkosh's Dead Ringers and a mysterious TBA. Expect decadent jams, face-melting grooves, and the kind of sweat equity your gym can't deliver.
🏍 Magneto’s M.C. Charity Ride 2026 @ Magneto's MC Clubhouse | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – Take a break from mowing and saddle up for Magneto’s M.C.’s annual charity ride, benefiting Parker Chaney. Start at the clubhouse, end at Jeanne Rose in Clintonville with Off Kilter rocking, plus 50/50 drawings, good miles, and better company, all for $15.
🥁 Good Vibrations: Percussion Plays the 1960s @ University of Wisconsin | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Hop the UW-Green Bay bus for a Door County day at Birch Creek, where percussion takes the 1960s for a spin and the classics pack a punch. Think Elvis, Cash, Jerry Lee, and Carl Perkins, plus lunch, dessert, and no parking drama, all for $115.
🕵 The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ Hyatt Regency Green Bay | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats dinner with a side of suspicion at Hyatt Regency Green Bay, where the case unfolds right at your table. Plainclothes actors lurk among the guests, you get a full dinner, gratuity, and twists, and anyone could end up the Prime Suspect.
🛀 60 Minute Sound Bath @ Jenstar Movement Studio | Sunday (6/21) at 7:00 PM – Settle into a 60-minute sound bath with crystal singing bowls and an ocean drum, for waves without the drive. Bring a mat or blanket, a pillow, and whatever helps you get comfy. Space is limited, registration required, $30, and your nervous system will thank you. Live music & entertainment:
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07 — The Green Bay report Weather forecastToday — High: 71°F — Low: 52°F — Precip: 22%
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 73°F — Low: 53°F — Precip: 6%
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