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Music

Lawrence Symphony Orchestra (LSO) Concert

Lawrence Memorial Chapel · 7:30 PM

Free
Music

Lawrence Symphony Orchestra (LSO) Concert

Lawrence Memorial Chapel · 7:30 PM

Free2 more dates through Mar 5
Music

Symphony Rocks featuring Billy McGuigan and the Fox Valley Symphony

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

Music

D-Rōn Dance Party

Gibson Community Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Free
Comedy

Jamie Lissow

Skyline Comedy Club · 8:30 PM

Music

Horace Greene- Live at Ope North

ope north · 8:30 PM

Free
Music

Student Chamber Music Recital

Harper Hall · 11:00 AM

Free1 more date through Mar 7
Music

Student Recital: Nhi Hoang Quach, piano

Harper Hall · 2:00 PM

Free
Theater & dance

360 ALLSTARS Urban Circus

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 4:00 PM

Music

Wysock Studio Recital

Warch Campus Center - Pusey & Somerset Rooms · 6:00 PM

Music

Humbird back at the Factory with Bad Posture Club

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 7:00 PM

From $10
Music

Flagship Romance + The Rough & Tumble!

Gibson Community Music Hall · 7:00 PM

From $20
Music

Student Recital: Colin Hutton, composition

Harper Hall · 8:00 PM

Free
Event

Wonderful Ones

Appleton Public Library · 10:00 AM

2 more dates through Nov 30
Event

Time for Twos

Appleton Public Library · 11:00 AM

2 more dates through Nov 30
Event

School-Age STEAM

Appleton Public Library · 3:30 PM

2 more dates through Nov 30
Event

Digital Art Lab

Appleton Public Library · 4:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 23
Event

Job Connection

Appleton Public Library · 5:00 PM

5 more dates through Nov 28
Event

Game ON! Teen Gaming

Appleton Public Library · 5:30 PM

1 more date through Nov 19
Music

Ukulele Jam - Intermediate & Advanced Players

Appleton Public Library · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 23
Music

Jazz Combos Concert 1

Harper Hall · 8:00 PM

Free2 more dates through Mar 11
Event

Toddler Little Learners

Appleton Public Library · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

Information Validation: Session 3

Appleton Public Library · 1:00 PM

Event

Teen Ambassador Program (TAP)

Appleton Public Library · 4:30 PM

Music

Marquis Hill: Sweet Surrender Trio

Gibson Community Music Hall · 6:00 PM

Music

Extreme Razor Fan Bash: Autumn Kings live at Appleton Music Factory

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 7:00 PM

From $13
Music

Stone Arch Sessions: Crys Matthews

Stone Arch Brewpub · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Viewpoint Speaker Series: Forces of Nature: Capturing Earths Extremes

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

Event

Preschool Storytime

Appleton Public Library · 10:00 AM

Event

Bouncing Baby Storytime

Appleton Public Library · 11:00 AM

Art & museums

Noon Hour Philosophers

First English Lutheran Church · 12:00 PM

Free
Event

St. Paul Elder Services - Dementia Education Series

Fox Cities Magazine events calendar · 3:00 PM

Free
Event

Pokemon Club

Appleton Public Library · 4:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 25
Event

Critique Club with Artist-in-Residence Diego Sosa

Appleton Public Library · 6:00 PM

Event

Trivia Night

Appleton Public Library · 6:30 PM

Music

Rhythms and Brews: Lily DeTaeye Band

Gibson Community Music Hall · 7:00 PM

Free
Music

Sap with Sludge Mother featuring aWannabe live at Appleton Music Factory

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 7:00 PM

From $10
Event

Open Mic Night, Hosted by Stew McLain

McFleshman's Brewing Co. · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 25
Music

Lawrence University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert

Lawrence Memorial Chapel · 8:00 PM

Free5 more dates through Mar 6
Art & museums

Transportation Talks with Valley Transit

Appleton Public Library · 9:30 AM

Art & museums

Prevea Health & Wellness: The Power of Good Posture

2601 Touchmark Dr Appleton · 10:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Friends of Appleton Public Library Book Sale

Appleton Public Library · 3:30 PM

2 more dates through Nov 21
Event

Cultures and Craft

Appleton Public Library · 4:30 PM

Festivals & markets

Grand Night Out at BFK

Building for Kids Children's Museum · 5:00 PM

Free
Art & museums

Appleton Lyceum: Sights and Sounds of Dante's Divine Comedy

Appleton Public Library · 6:00 PM

Event

South Park Trivia at Stone Arch Brewpub

Stone Arch Brewpub Tap Room · 6:30 PM

Comedy

Steve-O

Skyline Comedy Club · 6:30 PM

2 more dates through Nov 21
Event

Live trivia game at McFleshman's

McFleshman's Brewing Co. · 6:30 PM

6 more dates through Dec 31
Event

Alternative Music Trivia

Stone Arch Brewpub · 7:00 PM

Music

VOLK with opening songs from Dandelion Delivery Service

Gibson Community Music Hall · 7:00 PM

From $20
Theater & dance

Fall Opera Scenes

Lawrence Memorial Chapel · 7:30 PM

Free
Event

Field Trip

Appleton Public Library · 9:00 AM

Event

Tiny Twigs

Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve · 10:00 AM

Event

Little Learners Play Group

Appleton Public Library · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

Kanopy Movie Matinee

Appleton Public Library · 12:00 PM

Event

Unplug & Unwind: Friday Free Guided Meditation

1528 North Ballard Road · 6:00 PM

Free1 more date through Nov 27
Comedy

Sisters Christmas Catechism: The Mystery Of The Magi's Gold

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 7:00 PM

Music

Kyle Megna and the Monsoons & The Fred Velpel Trio

Gibson Community Music Hall · 7:30 PM

From $15
Music

Rags & Riches Live at Appleton Music Factory

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 8:00 PM

From $10
Event

Community Table: League of Women Voters

Appleton Public Library · 9:00 AM

Art & museums

Model Train Day

History Museum at the Castle · 10:30 AM

2 more dates through Dec 19
Event

Teresa Moucha Book Signing

The Book Store · 11:00 AM

Free
Music

Symphonic Tastings

The Tardigrades Bookshelf · 12:00 PM

3 more dates through Mar 13
Art & museums

Symphonic Tasting - Anatomy of an Orchestra

Tardigrade's Bookshelf · 12:00 PM

Free
Event

FREE Open Gym

Ferber Elementary School · 1:00 PM

Free13 more dates through Feb 20
Event

Teen Hangout

Appleton Public Library · 2:00 PM

Music

Lawrence Youth String Orchestra and FVSYO Concert

Lawrence Memorial Chapel · 3:00 PM

From $10
Music

Chris Haise Band!

Gibson Community Music Hall · 7:30 PM

From $15
Music

Trim Hunger Presents: Grateful Groove

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

Music

Grateful Groove Vip Preshow

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

Music

Lightwatch with Candy Cigarette live at Appleton Music Factory

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 8:00 PM

From $10
Festivals & markets

Native American Heritage Month Family Fun Night

Appleton Public Library · 12:00 PM

Music

Fall Philharmonia & Youth Orchestra

Lawrence's Memorial Chapel · 3:00 PM

Comedy

Aaron Weber

Skyline Comedy Club · 6:00 PM

Theater & dance

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 6:30 PM

Music

Aaron Lee Tasjan back at the Factory

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 7:00 PM

From $10
Event

Let’s Learn About the Clairs!

Fox Cities Magazine events calendar · 8:00 AM

From $1251 more date through Nov 30
Music

Traditional Irish Session

McFleshman's Brewing Co. · 6:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 28
Event

Downtown Appleton Nature Walk

Appleton Public Library · 11:00 AM

Event

Creation Studio Drop-in Q & A

Appleton Public Library · 11:00 AM

Art & museums

Teen Tuesday (Movie Event): The Sun Is Also a Star

Appleton Public Library · 4:30 PM

Festivals & markets

Community First Credit Union Santa Scamper

College Ave and State St. · 6:30 PM

Music

Stone Arch Sessions: Pocket Kings

Stone Arch Brewpub · 7:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Annual Holiday Parade Hang

Gibson Community Music Hall · 7:00 PM

Free
Comedy

Thanksgiving Eve Comedy Bash

Skyline Comedy Club · 7:00 PM

Music

Scorched Waves and Lunde split bill at Appleton Music Factory

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 8:00 PM

From $10
Food & drink

Black Friday Beers N Breakfast at Ope North

ope north · 9:00 AM

Free
Event

Karaoke Night at Tardigrade's Bookshelf

Downtown Appleton events (Appleton Downtown Inc.) · 7:00 PM

3 more dates through Feb 26
Comedy

Josh Firestine

Skyline Comedy Club · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 28
Music

Armchair Boogie with Wonderfunk Black Friday Celebration at Appleton Music Factory

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 8:00 PM

From $10
Festivals & markets

Indoor Fox Den Mini Market

Fox Commons · 9:00 AM

3 more dates through Feb 20
Festivals & markets

Small Business Saturday in Downtown Appleton

Fox Cities Magazine events calendar · 10:00 AM

Event

Small Business Saturday at The Book Store

The Book Store · 10:00 AM

Free
Event

Falon Marie Book Signing

The Book Store · 12:00 PM

Free
Music

Spooklights and Ifdakar Live at Appleton Music Factory

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 8:00 PM

From $10
Comedy

A Drag Queen Christmas

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 8:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Home for the Holidays Market

Givens Farm Estate · 9:00 AM

Music

Straight No Chaser

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 7:00 PM

Music

Stone Arch Sessions: Kyle Megna & The Monsoons

Stone Arch Brewpub · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Home School Day

History Museum at the Castle · 10:00 AM

Comedy

Sarper Güven

Skyline Comedy Club · 7:00 PM

Event

Craft & Cocktail: Holiday Porch Pots

Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve · 10:00 AM

1 more date through Dec 4
Event

Taproom Trivia

Stone Arch Brewpub · 6:30 PM

Comedy

Akaash Singh

Skyline Comedy Club · 6:30 PM

2 more dates through Dec 5
Festivals & markets

One Stop Elf Shop

Fox Cities Exhibition Center · 3:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Pizza with the Grinch

Building for Kids Children's Museum · 5:00 PM

From $51 more date through Dec 11
Music

Christmas On The Avenue

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

Festivals & markets

Winter Artist Market

Trout Museum of Art · 9:00 AM

Sports

The Great Holiday Dash

Appleton Parks and Recreation · 9:00 AM

Event

Carrie Lisa Dotzler Book Signing

The Book Store · 12:00 PM

Music

Tom Petty Tribute live at Appleton Music Factory

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 8:00 PM

From $20
Music

Christmas with Lorie Line 2026

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 3:00 PM

Event

Celebrate Downtown: Benefit and Awards Night

Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel · 5:00 PM

Music

Stone Arch Sessions: Phillip Michael Scales

Stone Arch Brewpub · 7:00 PM

Music

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Open Mic Night

Skyline Comedy Club · 7:00 PM

3 more dates through Dec 30
Music

The Spirit Of Christmas

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Dr. Brady Smith

Skyline Comedy Club · 7:00 PM

Music

Holiday Cheer! FVSO Brass & Percussion

Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra · 7:00 PM

Music

Point of Jazz Jam Session: Ft. SM4LL HOUSE

Stone Arch Brewpub · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Chris D'Elia

Skyline Comedy Club · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 13
Music

Greg Koch Featuring the Koch Marshall Trio!

Gibson Community Music Hall · 8:00 PM

From $25
Music

An Evening with People Brothers Band at Appleton Music Factory

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 8:00 PM

From $10
Music

Lawrence Community Girl Choir Concert

Lawrence Memorial Chapel · 3:00 PM

From $10
Music

Boogie And The Yo-yoz: Christmas With You

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

Music

Good Morning Bedlam back at the Factory

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 8:00 PM

From $10
Theater & dance

Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

4 more dates through Dec 19
Event

South Park Trivia

Stone Arch Brewpub · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Chris Kattan

Skyline Comedy Club · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 19
Music

Blue Violin's Retro Rock and Roll Christmas

Lawrence Memorial Chapel · 7:00 PM

Music

Hunter Flynn Live at Appleton Music Factory

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 8:00 PM

From $10
Event

Ken M Blomberg Book Signing

The Book Store · 11:00 AM

Music

Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin' Alter Boys live at Appleton Music Factory

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 7:00 PM

From $10
Festivals & markets

Winter Break at the BFK

Building for Kids Children's Museum · Through Dec 30

Event

Winter Solstice Hike

Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve · 10:00 AM

Event

Sierra Burchby Book Signing

The Book Store · 1:00 PM

Comedy

Rondini's Bombastic Bubble Show

508 W College Ave · 2:00 PM

Event

Winter Adventures (4-6 Year Olds)

Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve · 10:00 AM

1 more date through Dec 30
Festivals & markets

BFK New Year

Building for Kids Children's Museum · 9:00 AM

Event

Junior Naturalist

Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

Second Look: Community Exhibition and Art Sale

Trout Museum of Art · Through Jan 9

Comedy

Ian Bagg

Skyline Comedy Club · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Jan 9
Comedy

Charles McBee

Skyline Comedy Club · 3:00 PM

Comedy

Erin Cholakian

Skyline Comedy Club · 6:00 PM

Comedy

David Koechner

Skyline Comedy Club · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Jan 16
Music

Wild Horses with their debut featuring Thomas Sticha at Appleton Music Factory

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 7:00 PM

From $10
Comedy

Andrew Packer

Skyline Comedy Club · 7:00 PM

Music

Music in Motion

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 3:00 PM

1 more date through Jan 30
Comedy

Pete Lee

Skyline Comedy Club · 7:30 PM

2 more dates through Jan 23
Event

Dueling for Dollars Fundraiser

The 513 · 6:00 PM

Theater & dance

Dance Series: U.F.O. (Uncharted Forms of the Occasion)

Esch-Hurvis Room · 2:30 PM

Free
Music

Odd Birds?

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

Music

Lawrence University Wind Ensemble Concerto Competition

Lawrence Memorial Chapel · 12:00 PM

Free
Music

Jazz Faculty Concert

Harper Hall · 8:00 PM

Free
Comedy

Chad Daniels

Skyline Comedy Club · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Jan 29
Music

Kenny Feidler back at the Factory

Appleton Music Factory at Appleton Beer Factory · 8:00 PM

From $10
Art & museums

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Trout Museum of Art · Through May 16

Free
Food & drink

Death by Chocolate

Downtown Appleton events (Appleton Downtown Inc.) · 1:00 PM

Music

Conservatory Faculty Showcase

Harper Hall · 3:30 PM

Free1 more date through Feb 20
Art & museums

Artist In Residence Group Show

Trout Museum of Art · Through Apr 25

Free
Event

Performing Arts Series: Kings Return

Lawrence Memorial Chapel · 7:30 PM

From $30
Music

Lawrence Community Music School Honors Recital

Lawrence Memorial Chapel · 12:00 PM

Free
Music

Good Boy Daisy: Show Your Teeth Tour

Gibson Community Music Hall · 8:00 PM

From $20
Music

Ballads Concert with José Encarnación, saxophone and Bill Carrothers, piano

Harper Hall · 8:00 PM

Free
Theater & dance

Mainstage Opera: The Magic Flute

Stansbury Theatre · 7:30 PM

From $83 more dates through Feb 21
Music

New Music Series: Sophia Vastek and Sam Torres

Harper Hall · 8:00 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Avenue of Ice Carvings

Downtown Appleton events (Appleton Downtown Inc.) · 12:00 PM

Music

Viking Bassoon Ensemble (ViBE) Concert

Harper Hall · 5:00 PM

Free
Music

Improvisation Group of Lawrence University (IGLU) Concert

Harper Hall · 8:00 PM

Free
Music

Lawrence University Percussion Ensemble (LUPÉ) Concert

Lawrence Memorial Chapel · 3:00 PM

Free
Music

Lawrence University Jazz Ensemble (LUJE) Concert

Lawrence Memorial Chapel · 8:00 PM

Free
Theater & dance

The 8th Biennial Fred Gaines Student Playwrights Series | Winter Term Play

Cloak Theatre · 7:30 PM

2 more dates through Mar 6
Food & drink

Café Walk

Downtown Appleton events (Appleton Downtown Inc.) · 10:00 AM

Music

Woodwind Faculty Chamber Recital

Lawrence Memorial Chapel · 2:00 PM

Free
Music

Composition Studio Recital

Harper Hall · 8:00 PM

Free

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