What’s Happening this Week!

• 02/13-22/2026
  Friends of the R. D. Pike Online Auction of Paintings “Angling for the Arts”.  An online silent auction of paintings inspired by the landscape at the Bayfield Fish Hatchery will be held February 13 – 22, 2026.  Visit www.friendsofrdpike.org to view the eight paintings from local artists who have graciously donated their works for this auction. The paintings reflect a variety of views around the buildings, gardens, and rearing ponds. To learn more about each painting, artist, medium and frame size, scroll to the “NEWS” section at the bottom of our home page. Please help us in our fundraising endeavor to replace the original grand front porch. Renovation begins this year!  Telephone Inquiries: 715-820-2967  : friendsrdpike@gmail.com
• 02/15 & 22/2026
  Mosaic Workshops – City of Ashland Parks & Rec in partnership with Boreal Waters Community Foundations and Chequamegon Bay Arts Council. 12:30pm. Learn the Mosaic making process and help make a mural! Participants will learn about the mosaic making process, participate in making sections of the Vaugn Ave Bridge Mural, and have plenty of fun. Located at the Bretting Community Center 400 4th Ave.
• 02/16 & 23/2026
  Mosaic Workshops – City of Ashland Parks & Rec in partnership with Boreal Waters Community Foundations and Chequamegon Bay Arts Council. 5pm. Learn the Mosaic making process and help make a mural! Participants will learn about the mosaic making process, participate in making sections of the Vaugn Ave Bridge Mural, and have plenty of fun. Located at the Bretting Community Center 400 4th Ave.
• 02/17/2026
  Science on Tap – The Alley. Every 3rd Tuesday, 6:30pm. Free and open to the public. Understanding AI: Demystifying the Modern “Magic” Machines. Speaker: Eric Faber. Artificial Intelligence has been dominating all of our websites, apps, and news feeds recently and, as it continues to become a part of our daily lives, it’s important to understand how the technology works, separate the hype from the facts, and explore the safe, practical uses of these new tools. In this talk, we will explore the basics of what “AI” actually is, the impacts of its rapid growth and implementation, and the real life uses and limitations of Large Language Models like Chat GPT, Gemini, Claude, and more. Eric Faber, the Bayfield County Digital Navigator with the Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board (NWWIB), is passionate about helping every individual understand the technology around them in the increasingly digital world in which we live.  806 Main St W.
• 02/18/2026
  As If They Were Angels – Film and Panel Discussion – Great Lakes Visitors Center. 6-7:30pm. Two ships battered and broken on the rugged cliffs of Newfoundland, 203 sailors dead, 186 rescued by the people of two small coastal towns, risking their own lives in the brutal winter storm, to save the American sailors. As the anniversary of the sinking of the USS Truxton, we recognize the Ashland connection as Alan Johnson of Ashland went down on the ship and is credited as being the first Ashland casualty of WWII. The films production team will be joining online for and Q&A discussion. This program is sponsored by the Chequamegon Veterans Center and evening staffing provided by the Wisconsin Historical Society. More Info: https://www.asiftheywereangels.com/ Located: 29270 Co Hwy G.
• 02/18/2026
  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.
• 02/18-22/2026
  2026 American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, Hayward, WI
• 02/19/2026
  Lasagna (Meat or Cheese), salad, bread sticks, and dessert – Chequamegon Co-Op. $12. 4-6pm. Join us or to go for Lasagna, side salad, bread sticks and dessert for $12. Reserve your meal here: https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events/
• 02/19/2026
  Family Night – Vaughn Library. 6-7pm. Make a Crystal Heart, Heart Stamps, Sensory Bins, and Special Guest – Joel Glickman! Joel Glickman is a local author, poet and musician. He is the author of multiple children and poetry books. Joel is a well loved retired Northland College professor and a gem in our community! Location: 618 Beaser Ave.
• 02/19/2026
  Bingo Night – The Sandbar. 6:30-7:30pm. Love is in the air… Prizes each round, drink specials, snacks and $2 bingo cards. We play 5-6 rounds and the grand prize round. Come before to get a bit to eat and a seat. 521 W. Lake Shore Dr.
• 02/19/2026
  Library Trivia – White Winter Mead, Cider, Spirits. 6:30-8:30pm. Think You’ve Got All the Answers? Prove It! Grab your favorite people and join us for a high-stakes (but low-stress!) Trivia Night. Whether it’s a unique date night or a long-overdue catch-up with friends, it’s the ultimate way to spend an evening. The Best Part: Your $5 donation goes directly to supporting our local library! The Secret Weapon: Feeling a bit rusty on your, trivia, history or pop culture? Don’t sweat it! Buy a “Mulligan Pack” (5 for $20) to instantly turn a “blank” into a “correct.” It’s the only time “cheating” is encouraged—because every dollar helps our library grow. It’s a win-win for everyone! 68323 Lea St A, Iron River.
• 02/19/2026
  The Buzz About Bees – The Great Lakes Visitors Center. 7-8pm. Alex Lehner, a Wildlife Technician with the US Forest Service, will discuss bee evolution, how to identify native bees, and the ecology and life cycles of different bee species. This program is sponsored by Chequamegon Audubon and staffed by USFWS staff. Located 29270 Co Hwy G. Contact: Ariana L. Email: ariana_london@fws.gov
• 02/20/2026
  From Exile: a string quartet program presented by the Crossing Borders String Quartet from Chicago – United Presbyterian-Congregational Church. 7:30pm. Music of hope and solidarity from displaced and immigrant people. The concert includes works by internationally acclaimed composers: Syrian composer Arian Abbas, Rudy Perrault from Haiti, Cambodian legend Sinn Sisamouth, Jordanian/Columbian composer Tarek Younis, as well as “Todos Vuelven”, the Peruvian song of reminiscence. In addition, Crossing Borders musicians have created arrangements of original songs by Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar. 214 Vaughn Ave., Ashland WI. Tickets are available at the door for $15; all students have free admission!
• 02/21/2026
  Ashland Ice Racing- at Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions) Registration: 10-11am. Pit Meeting: 11:15am. Green flag flies at 11:30am. See you all there! For weekly updates please refer to our Facebook Page. Thursday evening prior to the scheduled race day.
• 02/23/2026
  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!

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