La Crosse Guide to May Events

Name: Waitress – Broadway Series | La Crosse Community Theatre
Start: 2025-05-04T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-04T16:30:00-05:00
Location: La Crosse Community Theatre

by La Crosse LocalApril 29, 2025May 29, 2025

It’s May, and the outdoors are beckoning us outside! There are so many La Crosse Area May events — we know you’ll find the perfect adventure. It’s time to embrace spring weather like never before!

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LA CROSSE GUIDE TO MAY EVENTS

FARMERS MARKETS

A trip to a La Crosse area farmers market is a feast for the senses and a chance to taste the true flavor of the region. Click the above image for the area’s markets – many starting this month! Be sure to check the La Crosse Local Events Calendar for all dates and times!

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MAY 1 - 4

May 1, 2025

8:00 am Servant Leadership | Viterbo University

9:00 am Book Sale | Onalaska Library

11:00 am Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl | Taqueria Pato Azul

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

12:00 pm Let’s Taco ‘Bout ADUs | Pump House Regional Arts Center

3:00 pm Thursday Date Night | 608 Brewery

4:00 pm Mental Health Wellness, Connection & Hope Support Group | Franciscan Spirituality Center

4:00 pm Fundraiser for Lancer Way | Pizza Ranch

5:00 pm Brews & Views | The Charmant Hotel

5:00 pm French Film Festival Presented by UWL | Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria

5:00 pm Brews & Views: Half Acre Beer Company | The Charmant Hotel

5:00 pm Tables of Joy: An Evening of Generosity and Beauty | Franciscan Spirituality Center

5:00 pm Zoning & Beyond: Forward La Crosse | La Crosse Public Library

5:00 pm End of Semester Social | Fork & Fable Crafthouse

5:30 pm Mural Reveal | Family & Children’s Center

6:00 pm Flow With Pride | The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection

6:30 pm Author Talk with Tamara Dean | Pearl Street Books

7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Pearl Street Books & The Root Note Presents: Open Mic | The Root Note

7:30 pm Cabaret | UWL Department of Theatre and Dance

May 2, 2025

9:00 am Book Sale | Onalaska Library

9:30 am Then + Now: Housing Access, Affordability, and Discrimination in La Crosse | La Crosse Public Library

10:00 am Morning Preschool Open Gym | La Crosse Area Family YMCA

10:00 am Library Learners | Onalaska Library

10:30 am Building Collective Hope: Literature and Conversation | The Nature Place

11:00 am Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl | Taqueria Pato Azul

12:00 pm Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

1:00 pm Building Collective Hope: Literature and Conversation | Pearl Street Books

3:30 pm Farmers Market | Burns Park

4:00 pm First Friday – Downtown Art Walk | River City Gallery

4:00 pm Downtown Art Walk – First Fridays | River City Gallery

4:00 pm Food Drive Skating Special | High Roller Skating Center

5:00 pm 2nd Annual La Crosse 48 Hour Film Festival | Rivoli Theatre & Pizzeria

6:00 pm Galaxy | 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection

7:00 pm Butterflies & Gnomes Cookie Class & Cocktails | The Greenhouse at Bittersweet

7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Blue Bridge Brass | Cappella Performing Arts Center

7:30 pm Waitress | La Crosse Community Theatre

7:30 pm Cabaret | UWL Department of Theatre and Dance

7:30 pm The Half-Life of Marie Curie | The Commonwealth Theatre

7:30 pm Waitress – Broadway Series | La Crosse Community Theatre

7:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Sophia Niblock – Senior Voice Recital | Viterbo University Fine Arts Center

8:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Adam Greuel & the Space Burritos

May 3, 2025

8:00 am After Prom Pictures Happy Hour | Earl’s Grocery & Saloon

8:00 am Viroqua Farmers Market | Western Technical College

9:00 am Market on the Mississippi | Fox Hollow, West Salem

9:00 am Spring Toddler Sports | Bethany Free Church

9:00 am Springtime Bird Wreath | Elmaro Vineyard

9:00 am Windmills for Water Pumping, with Jon Passi | Rural Readstown

9:00 am Spring Foraging in the Driftless, with Nicholas WazeeGale | Viola, WI

9:00 am The Labyrinth: Walking a Path of Prayer and Meditation | Franciscan Spirituality Center

9:00 am Book Sale | Onalaska Library

9:30 am Nature Saturday | The Nature Place

10:00 am Sacred Sound Bath | GreenHouse Holistic Co-op

10:00 am Qigong | La Crosse Public Library

10:00 am Book Swap | The Good Fight Community Center

10:00 am Garden Clean Up | Cia Siab Garden

10:00 am Intuitive Annette and Sound Healing | Wisdom of the Soul Wellness & Learning

10:30 am Family Storytime | North Library

11:00 am Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl | Taqueria Pato Azul

11:00 am Picnic & Play Day | First Congregational Church

11:00 am 50th Anniversary Open House | Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy

11:30 am Kiss the Fish at State Convention | La Crosse Center

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

12:00 pm Derby Days | The Charmant Hotel

12:00 pm First Annual Scotch Mixed Doubles Tournament | A Nickels’ Worth Bar & Grill

12:00 pm Kentucky Derby Watch Party | The Charmant Hotel

12:30 pm 2025 Rusty Ankle | La Crosse Area Family Y – Dahl Branch

1:30 pm The Half-Life of Marie Curie | The Commonwealth Theatre

2:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Symphonic Band: Spring Concert | UWL Lowe Center for the Arts

2:00 pm Don Julio Tequila Tasting | Wisco Johnny’s

3:00 pm Kentucky Derby Party | Adams St Pub

4:00 pm UWL Wind Ensemble: The Blue Marble | Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts

4:00 pm Kentucky Derby Fundraiser | La Crosse Club

5:00 pm 3rd Annual Gala Fundraiser: Flourishing the Future in support of Great River Montessori | Stoney Creek Inn

5:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – The TwiLights | Popcorn Tavern

6:00 pm Jakroo / Project Echelon Social | Freighthouse Restaurant

7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Quenten Brown | Cat Daddy’s

7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – UnHinged | Moxie’s

7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – The B-SideS | Timmer’s 10 Mile Pub

7:30 pm Midnight in Paris – La Crosse Symphony Orchestra | Viterbo Fine Arts Center

7:30 pm Waitress | La Crosse Community Theatre

7:30 pm Cabaret | UWL Department of Theatre and Dance

7:30 pm The Half-Life of Marie Curie | The Commonwealth Theatre

7:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Johnsmith with Dan Sebranek, Elisi Smith-Waller & Larry Dalton | Leo and Leona’s

7:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Midnight in Paris | Viterbo Fine Arts Center

7:30 pm Waitress – Broadway Series | La Crosse Community Theatre

7:30 pm KPop Skate Night | High Roller Skating Center

May 4, 2025

8:00 am Manchester United vs Brentford FC | Adams St Pub

8:30 am Autosport Criterium | La Crosse Center

10:00 am Brunch & Bloom – Mommy & Mini Brunch | The Grand Hotel Ballroom

10:00 am Celebration of Motherhood | The Motherhood Collective

11:00 am Bags for Brains | Features Holmen

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

1:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Zweifel Brothers at Sunday Dance | Concordia Ballroom

1:00 pm 1st Annual Taco Cook-Off | Wisco Johnny’s

1:00 pm Love Out Loud 2025 | Losey Blvd & State Rd

1:30 pm The Half-Life of Marie Curie | The Commonwealth Theatre

2:00 pm Waitress | La Crosse Community Theatre

2:00 pm Cabaret | UWL Department of Theatre and Dance

2:00 pm Waitress – Broadway Series | La Crosse Community Theatre

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MAY 5 - 11

May 5, 2025

8:00 am Inspired by Lac Crosse Call To Artists | Pump House Regional Arts Center

8:00 am The Forum – Housing & Zoning Changes | Cappella Weddings & Events

9:00 am Iconography Workshop: St. Isidore the Farmer | Franciscan Spirituality Center

9:00 am Chair Fitness | La Crosse Public Library

10:00 am Birdwatching for Beginners | Bangor Library

10:00 am Birdwatching for Beginners | John Bosshard Memorial Library

10:30 am Monday Morning Memoir Writing Group | Pearl Street Books

11:00 am Pre-School Open Gym | Performance Elite Gymnastics

1:45 pm Sensory Story Time for Adults with Disabilities | Onalaska Library

1:45 pm Sensory Story Time for Adults with Disabilities | Onalaska Public Library

2:00 pm Stepping On Falls Prevention Program | Gundersen Onalaska Clinic

2:00 pm Holmen Movies | Holmen Library

2:30 pm Crafty Chaos: Cards of Kindness | La Crosse Public Library

3:00 pm Makers Monday | La Crosse Public Library

5:30 pm Above & Beyond Adventures Beginner Fantasy Miniature Painting Classed | Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria

5:30 pm Depressed Anonymous | Franciscan Spirituality Center

5:30 pm Upper Hixon Trail Work Nights | Upper Hixon Forest

5:30 pm Footsteps of La Crosse History Tour: 10th & Cass Historic District | 10th & Cass

6:00 pm Open Writing Circle: Canticle of the Creatures Theme | Franciscan Spirituality Center

6:00 pm Holmen Movies | Holmen Library

6:30 pm CRHS Story Time | Onalaska Public Library

7:00 pm Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center

8:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Spring Vocal Concert | CHS Auditorium

May 6, 2025

9:00 am Iconography Workshop: St. Isidore the Farmer | Franciscan Spirituality Center

4:30 pm Dungeons & Dragons | Holmen Library

5:00 pm Open Art Space (in-person) | Franciscan Spirituality Center

5:00 pm Spring Toddler Sports | Bethany Free Church

5:30 pm Woodblock Printmaking Workshop | Pump House Regional Arts Center

5:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Spence Spring Concerts

6:00 pm Bingo | Chances R

6:00 pm iLuminate | Viterbo University Fine Arts Center

6:00 pm 52 Card Draw | Wisco Johnny’s

6:30 pm Rhythms for Mental Resilience Class | Chileda Shine

7:30 pm UWL Austin Studio Limits: Music Scenes from the Stage | Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts

May 7, 2025

8:45 am 1 Million Cups La Crosse | Viterbo University Fine Arts Center

9:00 am BINGO! | Valley View Mall

9:00 am Embodied Awareness Yoga | Greenhouse Holistic Co-op

9:00 am Iconography Workshop: St. Isidore the Farmer | Franciscan Spirituality Center

10:00 am Floyde’s Senior Moments: Castlerock Museum | Onalaska Museum

10:00 am Brat Barn | Festival Foods

4:00 pm Book It: Auditioning & Self Tape Technique | La Crosse Community Theatre

4:30 pm Artist Reception – Aquinas Schools | Pump House Regional Arts Center

5:00 pm Knit and Needle | La Crosse Public Library

5:00 pm Lower Hixon/Gateway Trail Work Nights | Lower Hixon Park

5:30 pm Macrame Workshop: Disco Plant Hanger | artPOP

6:30 pm Community for Christian Meditation | Franciscan Spirituality Center

6:30 pm Divorce Recovery (via Zoom) | Franciscan Spirituality Center

7:00 pm Queer Corner | The Center

7:00 pm Trivia Night | 608 Brewing Company

7:00 pm Charity Bingo | 608 Brewing Company Holmen

May 8, 2025

8:00 am Servant Leadership | Viterbo University

9:00 am Iconography Workshop: St. Isidore the Farmer | Franciscan Spirituality Center

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

3:00 pm Thursday Date Night | 608 Brewery

4:00 pm Mental Health Wellness, Connection & Hope Support Group | Franciscan Spirituality Center

6:00 pm Carabiner WLW Support Group | The Center

6:00 pm Onalaska Movie Night | Onalaska Library

6:30 pm Philosophers Circle | Pearl Street Books

7:30 pm Waitress – Broadway Series | La Crosse Community Theatre

May 9, 2025

9:00 am Iconography Workshop: St. Isidore the Farmer | Franciscan Spirituality Center

10:00 am Morning Preschool Open Gym | La Crosse Area Family YMCA

10:00 am Library Learners | Onalaska Library

12:00 pm Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

3:30 pm Farmers Market | Burns Park

7:00 pm Live Pro Wrestling! RCCW MayDay! | La Crosse American Legion

7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – The Sundogs | Moxie’s

7:30 pm The Half-Life of Marie Curie | The Commonwealth Theatre

7:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – LaCrosse Confluence | Leo and Leona’s

7:30 pm Waitress – Broadway Series | La Crosse Community Theatre

8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – SpaceHeaters with Unicycle Michael & The Zaz | Popcorn Tavern

May 10, 2025

7:00 am Book Sale | Campbell Town Hall

8:00 am Viroqua Farmers Market | Western Technical College

9:00 am Spring Toddler Sports | Bethany Free Church

9:00 am Iconography Workshop: St. Isidore the Farmer | Franciscan Spirituality Center

10:30 am Family Storytime | North Library

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

1:30 pm The Half-Life of Marie Curie | The Commonwealth Theatre

7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Mr. Blink with the Killa Watt Horns | Leo and Leona’s

7:30 pm The Half-Life of Marie Curie | The Commonwealth Theatre

7:30 pm Waitress – Broadway Series | La Crosse Community Theatre

May 11, 2025

8:00 am Mother’s Day Brunch | The Charmant Hotel

10:00 am Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch | Radisson Hotel

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

1:30 pm The Half-Life of Marie Curie | The Commonwealth Theatre

2:00 pm Waitress – Broadway Series | La Crosse Community Theatre

3:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Quenten Brown | HD Tavern

4:00 pm LGBTQ Game Night | The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection

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MAY 12 - 18

May 12, 2025

8:00 am Birdwatching for Beginners | Bangor Library

9:00 am Chair Fitness | La Crosse Public Library

10:30 am Monday Morning Memoir Writing Group | Pearl Street Books

1:45 pm Sensory Story Time for Adults with Disabilities | Onalaska Library

1:45 pm Sensory Story Time for Adults with Disabilities | Onalaska Public Library

2:00 pm Stepping On Falls Prevention Program | Gundersen Onalaska Clinic

3:00 pm Makers Monday | La Crosse Public Library

5:30 pm Bariatric Support Group | Gundersen Health System

5:30 pm Depressed Anonymous | Franciscan Spirituality Center

5:30 pm Listening Together: A Monthly Grief Support Group | Franciscan Spirituality Center

5:30 pm A Taste of Home – 2nd Annual Fundraising Dinner | English Lutheran Church

5:30 pm Upper Hixon Trail Work Nights | Upper Hixon Forest

7:00 pm Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center

May 13, 2025

10:30 am Toddler Tuesday | Minnesota Marine Art Museum

2:00 pm Mending Circle | Pearl Street Books

5:00 pm Open Art Space (in-person) | Franciscan Spirituality Center

5:00 pm Spring Toddler Sports | Bethany Free Church

5:30 pm Woodblock Printmaking Workshop | Pump House Regional Arts Center

6:00 pm Bingo | Chances R

6:00 pm Tri-State Accordian Club Monthly Meeting | Earl’s Grocery & Saloon

6:00 pm 52 Card Draw | Wisco Johnny’s

6:30 pm Rhythms for Mental Resilience Class | Chileda Shine

7:00 pm Silent Book Club | The Root Note

May 14, 2025

9:00 am Embodied Awareness Yoga | Greenhouse Holistic Co-op

10:00 am Floyde’s Senior Moments: Sounds of Spring | Onalaska Public Library

10:30 am Cover to Cover Book Club AM | Pearl Street Books

1:00 pm Chapters Book Discussion – What We Kept To Ourselves | La Crosse Public Library

4:30 pm Stream Table | Onalaska Library

6:30 pm Cover to Cover Book Club | Pearl Street Books

6:30 pm Divorce Recovery (via Zoom) | Franciscan Spirituality Center

7:00 pm Trivia Night | 608 Brewing Company

7:00 pm Charity Bingo | 608 Brewing Company Holmen

May 15, 2025

8:00 am Servant Leadership | Viterbo University

8:00 am Lifting Up the Caregivers to Support Dignified Aging presented by Jodi Vandenberg-Daves | Black River Neighborhood Center

9:00 am Community Acupuncture | GreenHouse Holistic Co-op

9:30 am Intro to Oxen, with Anneka Baird | Rural Soldiers Grove, WI

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

12:00 pm Young Professionals Lunch & Learn | The Nature Place

1:00 pm Winona State Univ. Women of Wellness (WOW): HERstory | Minnesota Marine Art Museum

2:30 pm Bangor Library Movies | John Bosshard Memorial Library

3:00 pm Thursday Date Night | 608 Brewery

4:00 pm Mental Health Wellness, Connection & Hope Support Group | Franciscan Spirituality Center

6:00 pm Bangor Library Movies | John Bosshard Memorial Library

6:00 pm Onalaska Movie Night | Onalaska Library

6:00 pm Thursday Night Street Drags | La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway

6:00 pm Not Hot Ones | The Root Note

7:30 pm Waitress – Broadway Series | La Crosse Community Theatre

May 16, 2025

9:30 am Intro to Oxen, with Anneka Baird | Rural Soldiers Grove, WI

10:00 am Morning Preschool Open Gym | La Crosse Area Family YMCA

10:00 am Library Learners | Onalaska Library

12:00 pm Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

12:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Rockin’ Robyn’s Music Extravaganza | Elmaro Vineyard

2:00 pm Hot Shop Date Night Glass Class | artPOP

3:30 pm Farmers Market | Burns Park

5:00 pm Party in the Park | Riverside Park

5:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Quenten Brown | Boot Hill Pub

6:00 pm Galaxy | 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection

6:30 pm Psychology Circle | Pearl Street Books

7:30 pm Waitress – Broadway Series | La Crosse Community Theatre

May 17, 2025

8:00 am Viroqua Farmers Market | Western Technical College

9:00 am Hammered Copper Bowls with Stone Tools w/ Martha Buche | Driftless Folk School

9:00 am Spring Toddler Sports | Bethany Free Church

9:00 am Hammered Copper Bowls with Stone Tools, with Martha Buche | Viroqua, WI

9:00 am Spring Wilderness Skills Overnight Outing, with Nicholas WazeeGale | Kickapoo Valley Reserve

10:00 am Sacred Sound Bath | GreenHouse Holistic Co-op

10:00 am Open House | Kane Street Community Garden

10:30 am Family Storytime | North Library

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

12:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Rockin’ Robyn’s Music Extravaganza | Elmaro Vineyard

12:00 pm Instrument “Petting Zoo” | Onalaska Public Library

1:30 pm Raising Rainbows | The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection

5:30 pm Pull Tab Bingo | Wisco Johnny’s

7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Gregg Hall and the Wrecking Ball | Alpine Inn

7:30 pm The Angel Next Door – Preview | The Commonwealth Theatre

7:30 pm Waitress – Broadway Series | La Crosse Community Theatre

9:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – SLiD / Toaster Ghost / Rafter Bat | Popcorn Tavern

May 18, 2025

8:00 am Onalaska Farmers Market | Ashley Furniture Parking Lot

8:00 am Spring Wilderness Skills Overnight Outing, with Nicholas WazeeGale | Kickapoo Valley Reserve

10:00 am Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride | Downtown

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

12:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Rockin’ Robyn’s Music Extravaganza | Elmaro Vineyard

1:30 pm The Angel Next Door – Preview | The Commonwealth Theatre

2:00 pm Blippi: Join the Band Tour | La Crosse Center

2:00 pm Waitress – Broadway Series | La Crosse Community Theatre

2:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Blippi: Join the Band Tour | La Crosse Center

2:30 pm Play of the Month | La Crosse Community Theatre

5:00 pm Pump House Film Society 2024-2025 Season | Pump House Regional Arts Center

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MAY 19 - 25

May 19, 2025

9:00 am Chair Fitness | La Crosse Public Library

10:30 am Monday Morning Memoir Writing Group | Pearl Street Books

11:00 am Pre-School Open Gym | Performance Elite Gymnastics

1:45 pm Sensory Story Time for Adults with Disabilities | Onalaska Library

1:45 pm Sensory Story Time for Adults with Disabilities | Onalaska Public Library

2:00 pm Stepping On Falls Prevention Program | Gundersen Onalaska Clinic

2:00 pm Holmen Movies | Holmen Library

3:00 pm Makers Monday | La Crosse Public Library

5:30 pm Depressed Anonymous | Franciscan Spirituality Center

5:30 pm Upper Hixon Trail Work Nights | Upper Hixon Forest

5:30 pm Footsteps of La Crosse History Tour: Main Street Meander | Main Street

6:00 pm Regions Cocktail Tour – Monday “Night School” | Taqueria Pato Azul

6:00 pm Holmen Movies | Holmen Library

6:00 pm Monday “Night School” – Regions Cocktail Tour | Taqueria Pato Azul

7:00 pm Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center

May 20, 2025

4:00 pm Pints For A Purpose | Turtle Stack Brewery

5:00 pm Cancer Center Support Group | Gundersen Health System

5:00 pm Open Art Space (in-person) | Franciscan Spirituality Center

5:00 pm Green Drinks: Sustainable Living Workshop | Justin Trails Resort

5:30 pm Woodblock Printmaking Workshop | Pump House Regional Arts Center

6:00 pm Bingo | Chances R

6:00 pm 52 Card Draw | Wisco Johnny’s

6:30 pm PANDA, Support for Family and Friends of the LGBTQ+ Community | The Center

6:30 pm Music Listening to Enhance Attention Class | Chileda Shine

6:30 pm Local Author Talk with Martha Boehm: Just Keep Growing | Pearl Street Books

3:30 pm Farmers Market | Burns Park

5:30 pm Friday Night Social MTB Ride | Upper Hixon Forest

6:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Polka at the Bierhaus! PROST! | La Crosse Bierhaus

6:45 pm LIVE MUSIC – Mexican Baroque Concert | Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Jake Leibl | Alpine Inn

7:30 pm Arcadia | La Crosse Community Theatre

7:30 pm The Angel Next Door – Preview | The Commonwealth Theatre

8:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Freezers | Robins Nest

8:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Howard “Guitar” Luedtke & Dave Rogers | Popcorn Tavern

May 24, 2025

8:00 am Viroqua Farmers Market | Western Technical College

9:00 am Traditional Tool Sharpening Workshop, with Jon Anderson | Viroqua, WI

10:30 am Family Storytime | North Library

11:00 am Low Ridge Honey & Local Buzz Pop-Up | Larson’s General

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

1:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Polka at the Bierhaus! PROST! | La Crosse Bierhaus

1:00 pm 2025 Ho-Chunk Nation Memorial Day Pow Wow | Andrew Black Hawk Pow Wow Grounds

3:00 pm DIY Craft Bar | Art House La Crosse

5:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Live in Viroqua Concert Series | Hotel Fortney

5:30 pm May Cult Movie Night: Tribute to David Lynch | Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria

6:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Polka at the Bierhaus! PROST! | La Crosse Bierhaus

7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Hans Mayer & Hot Sauce | Leo and Leona’s

7:30 pm Arcadia | La Crosse Community Theatre

8:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – In The Drift | Dewey’s Side Street Saloon

8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Tabasco Cat | Our Corner Bar

9:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Polyachi, Anchoress & SleepyHead | Popcorn Tavern

May 25, 2025

8:00 am Onalaska Farmers Market | Ashley Furniture Parking Lot

9:00 am Beekeeping for Beginners, with Jordan Bendel | Westby, WI

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

1:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Ray’s Jolly Chaps | Concordia Ballroom

1:00 pm 2025 Ho-Chunk Nation Memorial Day Pow Wow | Andrew Black Hawk Pow Wow Grounds

4:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – the NOBZ | Bluebird Family Camp

7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – High Point Road | Moxie’s

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MAY 26 - 31

May 26, 2025

6:00 am Memorial Day Murph 2025 | CrossFit La Crosse

7:30 am Memorial Day Ceremonial Firing | Campbell Cemetery

8:00 am Memorial Day Flag Raising | Veterans Freedom Park

9:00 am Memorial Day Parade | Downtown La Crosse

9:00 am Memorial Day Parade | La Crosse

9:30 am Memorial Day Parade | Holmen American Legion Post #284

9:30 am Memorial Day Parade | Onalaska

10:00 am 2025 Ho-Chunk Nation Memorial Day Pow Wow | Andrew Black Hawk Pow Wow Grounds

10:00 am Memorial Day Service | Holmen American Legion #284

10:00 am Memorial Day Memorial Service | Oak Grove Cemetery

10:00 am Memorial Day Memorial Service | Onalaska Cemetery

10:30 am Monday Morning Memoir Writing Group | Pearl Street Books

10:30 am Memorial Day Ceremonial Firing | Woodlawn Cemetery

11:00 am Memorial Day Ceremonial Firing | Mormon Coulee Cemetery

11:00 am Memorial Day Hike to the Weather Balloon | Old Quarry Road

11:15 am Memorial Day Observation Event | La Crosse Riverside Park

11:40 am Memorial Day Ceremonial Firing | Gate of Heaven Cemetery

3:00 pm Makers Monday | La Crosse Public Library

5:30 pm Depressed Anonymous | Franciscan Spirituality Center

7:00 pm Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center

May 27, 2025

5:00 pm Open Art Space (in-person) | Franciscan Spirituality Center

5:30 pm Out in Print | Pearl Street Books

5:30 pm Woodblock Printmaking Workshop | Pump House Regional Arts Center

6:00 pm Bingo | Chances R

6:00 pm 52 Card Draw | Wisco Johnny’s

6:30 pm Music Listening to Enhance Attention Class | Chileda Shine

May 28, 2025

9:00 am Embodied Awareness Yoga | Greenhouse Holistic Co-op

11:15 am Annual Prime Times Picnic in the Park | Myrick Park Main Shelter

12:00 pm Figure Drawing Sessions | The Rivoli Arts District

1:30 pm R.E.D. Healing Reins Equine Therapy | Coulee Recovery Center

5:00 pm SOUP On The Waterfront | The Cargill Room

5:30 pm Queer Crafting Collective | The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection

5:30 pm Author Series Forest Bathing Walk | Pearl Street Books

6:00 pm The Driftless Folk School Community Hour and Potluck (May Gathering) | The Gallery at The Commons

6:00 pm LGBTQ+ Zine Making Event | The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection

6:30 pm Divorce Recovery (via Zoom) | Franciscan Spirituality Center

6:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Video Play-Along Night | The Moose Lodge

6:30 pm All Strung Out – Monthly Crochet Club | 608 Brewing Company

7:00 pm Trivia Night | 608 Brewing Company

7:00 pm Charity Bingo | 608 Brewing Company Holmen

May 29, 2025

8:00 am Servant Leadership | Viterbo University

9:00 am Community Acupuncture | GreenHouse Holistic Co-op

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

3:00 pm Thursday Date Night | 608 Brewery

4:00 pm Mental Health Wellness, Connection & Hope Support Group | Franciscan Spirituality Center

5:30 pm Singing Bowls Meditation | Franciscan Spirituality Center

6:00 pm Onalaska Movie Night | Onalaska Library

May 30, 2025

8:00 am Universal Rummage Sale | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

10:00 am Morning Preschool Open Gym | La Crosse Area Family YMCA

10:00 am Library Learners | Onalaska Library

12:00 pm Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

2:00 pm ECC Life: Before the After at The Willows | Eagle Crest Communities

2:00 pm Charlotte’s Web – Performances | Christ Covenant Church

3:30 pm Farmers Market | Burns Park

4:30 pm Friday Happy Hour | La Crosse Club

6:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Blue Collar 40 | Moxie’s Tiki Bar

6:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Cumbia Night | the Root Note

6:00 pm Charlotte’s Web – Performances | Christ Covenant Church

6:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Quenten Brown | Fox Hollow

6:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Quenten Brown | Fox Hollow Golf Course

7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Mike McAbee | Alpine Inn

7:15 pm Beginner Waltz Class with Eric Hoyer | Art House La Crosse

7:30 pm The Half-Life of Marie Curie | The Commonwealth Theatre

May 31, 2025

8:00 am Universal Rummage Sale | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

8:00 am Viroqua Farmers Market | Western Technical College

8:00 am Summer Farmers Market | 19th Street South

8:30 am Playing Around the Playground | State Road Elementary

10:00 am Spring Pop-Up Shops | The Charmant

10:00 am Sacred Sound Bath | GreenHouse Holistic Co-op

10:30 am Family Storytime | North Library

11:00 am Driftless Warrior Run | Bennett O’Riley’s South

12:00 pm Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths | La Crosse Area Heritage Center

12:00 pm Downtown Wine Walk Fundraiser | Downtown La Crosse

12:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Summer Kick-Off Party | Genzie’s Gameday Pub

1:30 pm The Half-Life of Marie Curie | The Commonwealth Theatre

2:00 pm Charlotte’s Web – Performances | Christ Covenant Church

3:00 pm DIY Craft Bar | Art House La Crosse

4:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Quenten Brown | Red Pines

4:30 pm Saturday Happy Hour | La Crosse Club

4:30 pm Summer Kick Off Patio Party | JavaVino

5:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Driftless River Band | Popcorn Tavern

6:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Timmer’s Fest 2025 | Timmer’s 10 Mile Pub

6:00 pm Charlotte’s Web – Performances | Christ Covenant Church

7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Spunky Bumpkins | Moxie’s

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Happy Hour in La Crosse: 13 Go-to Spots!

La Crosse Local

November 30

November 30 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

December 5 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm

December 6 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

December 7 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

December 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

December 9 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

December 12 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm

December 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

December 14 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

December 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

December 17 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

December 19 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm

December 20 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

December 21 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

December 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

December 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

January 1, 2026 @ 12:00 am - 12:20 am

LA CROSSE GUIDE TO MAY EVENTS

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