What’s Happening this Week!

• 04/13-14/2026
  Auditions for June performance of ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ – Chequamegon Theatre Association. 6pm. Performances are scheduled June 12-14 and June 18-21. Full details and sign up here: https://ctatheatre.org/spelling-bee-2/| 210 5th Ave E
• 04/14/2026
  Together We Heal, NWCC Grief Support Group – Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 3-4:30pm. Grief can be overwhelming, isolating and have profound impacts on the way we live our lives. Together, we will learn more about the different types of grief, effects grief can have, and healthy coping skills. While we navigate these waters, we will also create a safe space for sharing our experiences with loss. We meet in the True North meeting room on the second floor of the professional arts building. 1615 Maple Ln.
• 04/14/2026
  Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Bingo, 5:30pm doors open – 6:30pm Games Begin. Progressive Black Out! Get out of the cold and enjoy some fun and warm company!
• 04/15/2026
  Monthly Grief Support Group – Regional Hospice Services and Palliative Care. 1-2:30pm. Third Wednesday of every month. This Grief Support group is free and open to the public. No reservation is required. Please join us! Regional Hospice Services offers a monthly group for community members looking for support as they work through the loss of a loved one. Our confidential grief support groups offer understanding, education, support, and suggestions for coping. Together, we’ll help bring a sense of hope back into your life. For more information please call our Ashland office at 715-685-5151.
• 04/15/2026
  Weekly RPG Night – One-shot Wednesday – Play Unplugged. Time: 6pm, or 5pm if you want help rolling up a new character. Cost: $5 (plus we encourage players to tip their GM in store credit). Want to play a little D&D without the commitment of a long campaign? We have you covered! Play Unplugged hires Game Masters to provide you with a quality gaming experience in a fun, social atmosphere. Each week the adventure will be wrapped up by the end of the night so you can drop in and drop out to fit your schedule. All experience levels welcome, even if you’ve never played an RPG before! 307 Main St W.
• 04/15/2026
  Open Mic Night featuring Liz Woodworth – The Backstage. 6pm. Open Mic Nights take place at The Big Top Backstage. Guests are invited to perform or enjoy a relaxed evening of live music and creative expression. With rotating guest hosts and a welcoming atmosphere, each event highlights local talent and community connection. 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield.
• 04/15/2026
  The Alley – Karaoke. Every 3rd Wednesday. 8-11:30pm. Music by JD Bass. Karaoke Books will be out for signups 30 min before start time. Everyone attending may play the Spin to Win game. 808 Main Street West, Ashland.
• 04/16/2026
  WPR Presents: Wisco Spelling Bee – White Winter Mead, Cider, & Spirits. 6pm. The WPR Wisco Spelling Bee is a spelling showdown featuring the hardest-to-spell people, places and things from around the Badger State. Ready to spell your way to the top? WPR invites you to an evening of adult-friendly fun at the WPR Northern Wisco Spelling Bee. Leave the kids’ dictionary at home—this free spelling bee features the most challenging and quirky people, places, and things unique to Wisconsin. Prove your Wisconsin knowledge and spelling prowess! Our esteemed panel of local word experts will be judges, with WPR’s Michele Good serving as our official pronouncer. Local contestants will compete head-to-head to earn the title of WPR Northern Wisco Spelling Bee Champion! This is a free event but registration is required. To Compete: Register today as a contestant and put your skills to the test. To Cheer: Register as a spectator to enjoy the spirited competition and show your state pride! Register here: https://whitewinter.com/events/wisco-spelling-bee/ | 68323 Lea St A, Iron River.
• 04/16/2026
  TCG Thursdays – Play Unplugged. 6-8pm. Join us every Thursday for TCG night! Pokemon, Riftbound, Lorcana, MTG, Yu-Gi-oh!, SWU, and all other TCGs are welcome. Cost: $5 or 5 XP. Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
• 04/16/2026
  Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas – Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 7-8pm. It has been several years since field work finished, so what is happening with the atlas? Join Nick Anich, Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinator with the Wisconsin DNR, to hear about progress on the forthcoming atlas book and get a peek at some initial results. Sponsored by Chequamegon Audubon and staffed by USFWS staff. Contact: Ariana L. Email: ariana_london@fws.gov | 29270 Co Hwy G
• 04/16/2026
  Girls’ Night Out in Ashland! 4-7pm.  A fun night of shopping on Ashland’s Main Street.  For more information go to www.visitashland.com.
• 04/16-19/2026
  The Chequamegon Theatre Association presents: Molly Whuppie.   Evening shows 7pm. Sunday matinee shows 2pm. For tickets and more information visit www.ctatheatre.org
• 04/17/2026
  Moquah Thrift Store opens for the season. Open Friday & Saturday, 9:30am to 1pm. 23515 Cnty Hwy G, Moquah.
• 04/17/2026
  Friday Night Magic: Commander – Play Unplugged. 5-9pm. Join us every Friday for a night of fun, casual MtG Commander with friends. We’ll assign players into pods based on the power level of their deck, and mix in fun formats like 2-Headed Giant and Pentagram. Pods start at 5:30pm and end at 7:30pm, second pod starts at 7:35- 9:30pm. Cost per pod is to purchase 1 booster pack, and if you win you get a free booster pack matching the one you bought! Play in two pods in the evening and you get to roll on our famous prize mat and walk away with a promo card or promo pack! Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
• 04/17/2026
  Throw ‘N Go Workshop – Hatch Clayworks: Try the Pottery Wheel! 6–8pm. You create it, we finish it — a perfect date or friends night out! All inclusive for $50 per person! www.hatchclayworks.com | 209 Main St E
• 04/17/2026
  Date Night Series Kickoff: Paint Your Partner – The Gathering Barn. 7pm. $25 per couple. Grab your partner and join us for a night of laughs, refreshments, and creativity in a relaxed, rustic setting. You’ll sit face-to-face and paint each other — no experience needed (and honestly… it’s better if you don’t have any). What’s Included: All painting supplies (canvas, paint, brushes, easels), 2 drink tickets per couple, Guided experience + light instruction, Voting for the best (and worst) masterpieces. 50467 State Highway 13.
• 04/17/2026
  Live Entertainment: Shania Twin – Featuring Donna Huber – Bad River Casino. 9pm. No Cover. Must be 21+ to enter. The Ultimate Shania Twain Tribute! Relive the music of a country-pop legend with Shania Twin, the premier tribute show featuring stunning vocals and all the hits you know and love! 73370 US-2, Ashland.
• 04/18/2026
  Sparkling Spring Vendor/Artisan Market – Crossroads Outreach Center. 10am-2pm. We are bringing loved vendors and artisans to raise funds for the addiction recovery as well as other Ministries that Crossroads Outreach ministry provides for the community. I am the only way into this vendor Show don’t fall for scammers. 600 4th St W.
• 04/18/2026
  Throw ‘N Go Workshop – Hatch Clayworks: Try the Pottery Wheel! 3-5pm. You create it, we finish it — a perfect date or friends night out! All-inclusive for $50 per person! www.hatchclayworks.com | 209 Main St E
• 04/18/2026
  John Muir – University of the Wilderness – An Earth Day Concert – Big Top Chautauqua. 7pm. Members of the BCO invite you to celebrate Earth Day by taking a walk in the woods with the words of John Muir. A musical landscape will surround you, excite you to follow around the next bend, and deliver you to a deep appreciation for one of our country’s most influential naturalists. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield. Tickets and info here: https://purchase.bigtop.org/EventAvailability

For a list of all the events happening in the Chequamegon Bay go to https://www.visitashland.com/calendar/