LIVE MUSIC: The Double Stops
2025-04-04 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Based in Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley, The Double Stops perform a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, 90s alternative, and vocal jazz. The duo consists of Emily Watkins (guitar/vocals) and Dustin DeGolier (guitar/vocals), both freelance musicians and educators in western WI. Individually, they frequently perform with various ensembles, exploring jazz, rock, country, funk, blues, and original music. Emily and Dustin both serve on the faculty at the Shell Lake Arts Center summer camps.

LIVE MUSIC: Jeremy Boettcher Group
2025-04-05 19:00 - 22:00
Renowned bassist Jeremy Boettcher swiftly rose to prominence, captivating audiences nationwide with his remarkable versatility and musical prowess. In recent years, he has graced the global stage, touring extensively with icons like Sean Carey and Richard Johnson. Notably, his exceptional talents have been showcased in prestigious venues such as Jazz At Lincoln Center Doha and Jazz At Lincoln Center Shanghai.

Open Mic Night
2025-04-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-14 19:00 - 22:00
Join us each week on Wednesday for Open Mic Night hosted by Philville Records!
With a plethora of entertainment and experiences, from singer/songwriters and instrumentals to poetry and spoken word — anything goes, and you never know what (or who!) you might see or hear! Both established and emerging artists in the Chippewa Valley are encouraged to perform!
🎙️ PERFORMING AT OPEN MIC?
All performers get BOGO beers (21+) and no-proof drinks!
🎙️ EVENT DETAILS:
Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
Showtime is at 7:00 pm
Everyone is welcome, and the show is free to attend (but please come thirsty!)
🎙️ PERFORMER DETAILS:
Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
Sign-ups begin at 6:30 pm
(must be present to sign up – no phone calls, no friend sign up, etc.)
Sign-up is first come, first served
Each musician gets two songs
Each performer doing a spoken piece (visual arts, magic, poetry, etc.) gets five minutes.
PLEASE NOTE: The Lakely reserves the right to stop someone’s performance if they make racist, sexist, transphobic, or homophobic comments. Profanity is not welcome. The Lakely is a venue based on inclusivity for all, and we expect all performers to respect that.
Showtime is at 7:00 pm
Whether this is your first live performance or you’ve been around the block a few times, we welcome you to share your gift!

DRAG BINGO with Khloe Wold
2025-04-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-08 19:00 - 22:00
Get ready for an evening of fun at Drag Bingo! From the first call to the final round, it’s all about great drinks, tasty food, and lively games. Bring your friends, grab a seat, and get ready to have fun! Every guest gets two free bingo cards, and our drinks and full menu will keep the good vibes going all night. It all starts at 7 PM, and everyone is welcome. No reservations needed—just come as you are and enjoy a night of games and great times!

EAU CLAIRE JAZZ FEST: Jazz Crawl
2025-04-11 19:00 - 22:00
Jazz Crawl is the transformation of downtown Eau Claire into a New York jazz scene. Here, you can explore over 40 exceptional music groups at 17 different venues (all-ages and 21+). This year, our groups will be featuring a variety of music styles including ragtime, blues, acoustic, and big band. Join over 3,000 people and enjoy this once a year celebration!
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LIVE MUSIC: Songa Duo with Sue Orfield
2025-04-12 19:00 - 22:00
Come and enjoy an inspiring performance of original music with Songa, joined by local favorite, Sue Orfield.
Singer-songwriters and lifelong musicians, Mario and Sherry Friedel will take you on a journey with their unique instrumental sound and vocal blend.
Mario was produced and published by Buzz Cason, Creative Workshop Studio, Nashville, TN and signed to Universal Records in 1971 as a member of White Duck, Jimmy Buffet’s first Coral Reefer Band, along with legendary Americana artist John Hiatt.
Sherry is a lifelong music educator and church music director.

TH!NK & DR!NK Trivia Night!
2025-04-17 19:00 - 21:00
Think you’re smarter than your bartender? There’s only one way to find out!
Join us every first & third Thursday for a fast-paced, cocktail-fueled trivia showdown, with trivia questions from a wide variety of categories, hosted by our very own Quizmaster, David!
🥃 Craft cocktails + delicious eats = peak brain power
📱 Big-screen trivia, played straight from your phone
💰 Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place (bar tabs, gift cards & more!)
Grab your team, grab a drink, and get ready to battle it out for trivia glory! Doors open at 5PM, game begins at 7PM! Who’s in?

LIVE MUSIC: Maiden King
2025-04-18 19:00 - 22:00
Maiden King is the solo effort of Jake Hawrylak, a Santa Fe bred/Chicago made singer songwriter. The band is a vessel for exploring how to make deeply intricate and introspective music sound fun and exciting. These songs revel in the complexities and nuances of very simple seeds and relish in the unfolding of a story that never ends. Energetic and questioning rock music with flourishes of americana, cinematic orchestrations and textured ambient music. The self produced debut “Who Else Were We Supposed to Become?” is out now.
The LP was written to mythologize a number of wandering memories that kept floating into focus during the early months of the pandemic. The first moment of derealization as a young man; a rambunctious tale of arson in the shadow of a bigger fight with a dear friend; escaping the mire of one’s self esteem; and finally a moment (or two) of quiet acceptance. Though seemingly disparate, the coalescence of all of these began to paint a clearer picture. The title is completely rhetorical, a kind of matter of fact reckoning with the person you were always going to become and the peace that can finally settle when you stop fighting it.

LIVE MUSIC: Paul Hecht Group
2025-04-19 19:00 - 22:00
Paul Hecht brings a wide musical curiosity and a commitment to jazz traditions in the piano/keyboard trio format. Hecht trained with musicians from Detroit and Chicago and now divides his time between Chicago and Eau Claire.

LIVE MUSIC: Janny Trumpet Lo-Fi
2025-04-25 19:00 - 22:00
Janny returns to The Lakely stage with a new way of presenting electronic jazz music—he’ll be spinning his new records and covers on a DJ console, while playing trumpet with effects. Be prepared for other surprises as a one man band.

Janny has played trumpet on Cruise Ships, on Broadway Tours, and continues to create musical projects. He loves creating opportunities for other musicians, and that’s why he created Eternally Ours Entertainment, for contracting music for weddings and events. Visit eternallyoursentertainment.com for more information.

LIVE MUSIC: The Swongos
2025-04-26 19:00 - 22:00
The Swongos are a three piece instrumental Surf Band from the St. Croix River Valley on the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. In addition to Surf Music, they have many styles of music such as Spy, Exotica, and Indie Rock sprinkled in their songs and sound. The Swongos are influenced by traditional surf music like Dick Dale and the Ventures but also groups such as the Pixies, and Los Cubanos Postizos. While playing live the Swongos show not only their strong talent and musicianship but also their “nice guy next door” personalities.

Closed for a Private Event
2025-04-29 17:00 - 22:00
The Lakely is closed tonight for a private event. We appreciate your understanding, and look forward to welcoming you on another evening. If you’re interested in hosting an event with us, please send a note to Events@TheOxbowHotel.com!

TH!NK & DR!NK Trivia Night
2025-05-01 19:00 - 21:00

LIVE MUSIC: Todd Adams
2025-05-02 19:00 - 22:00
Expect an evening of acoustic folk music in the vein of Nick Drake, Alejandro Escovedo, Jackson Browne, Townes Van Zandt, Gram Parsons, Fred Eaglesmith, Julie Miller, and beyond. Music of darkness and light, sin and salvation. Adams will focus heavily on the upcoming album “Sprinkle Your Crumbs On My Grave” and songs from previous release “The Todd Adams Experience,” with songs from other folks to round things out.

LIVE MUSIC: Tyler Lustek
2025-05-03 19:00 - 22:00
Tyler Lustek is a pianist, composer, arranger and educator from Eau Claire, WI. Tyler is involved with a variety of musical projects around the Chippewa Valley including his own quintet the Tyler Lustek Confluence, avant-garde jazz duet Lustek / Granros, piano/cello duet Duo Vivace, and the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra. Tyler is also co-director of the jazz combo program at UW-Eau Claire.

LIVE MUSIC: DAVEY J
2025-05-06 19:00 - 22:00
Davey J has shared his soulful sound throughout the Chippewa Valley for 25 years and takes listeners through time with his set list of rock, blues, and folk music.

LIVE MUSIC: Sue Orfield
2025-05-09 19:00 - 22:00
Sue Orfield has been playing the saxophone for close to 40 years, with the last 10 or so right here in the Chippewa Valley. Her playing is informed by blues, joy, bluegrass, sadness, jazz, crazy, rock, and everything else she’s ever heard.

LIVE MUSIC: Hindsight
2025-05-10 19:00 - 22:00
Welcome into the mind of HINDSIGHT, the multi-faceted collective created by five individuals who aspire to add a new perspective to the name of modern jazz and live music. Based out of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, this unique 5-piece consists of university students and friends: Hannah Durham (Vocals), Jake Shockman (Winds), Zach Luginbill (Keys), Fletcher Myhre (Percussion), and Esme Olstadt (Bass). Combining their individuality with their shared love of jazz, improvisation, and creation, the quintet is bringing their skills and sounds to the downtown Eau Claire area this summer. Taking inspiration from multiple eras and styles, as well as from one another, the group has a little something for everyone to enjoy. And while they’ll be looking back to pay homage to the greats that laid the foundations for jazz music, HINDSIGHT is focused on the bright future ahead of them!

MOMMIE DEAREST: A Mother's Day Drag Brunch
2025-05-11 10:00 - 13:00
COMING SOON! Mommie Dearest: A Mother’s Day Drag Brunch
Bring your Mom, your appetite, your dollar bills, and put on your Sunday best (NO… WIRE… HANGERS!), because this isn’t just any drag brunch—it’s the MOTHER of all Drag Brunches—happening on Sunday, May 11th, at 11am at The Lakely!
We’re serving up a fabulous brunch experience featuring some of your favorite Chippewa Valley performers and a mystery out-of-town guest. There will be craft cocktails, some kitschy-camp, and a whole lot of fun! Our full brunch menu, including bottomless mimosas, will be available for purchase. Tickets are $25—reserve yours now!
GET TIX HERE >>>

TH!NK & DR!NK Trivia Night
2025-05-15 19:00 - 21:00
Trivia + Cocktails = Your Thursday Plans
Expect clever questions, great drinks, and a fun, low-pressure vibe—perfect for trivia veterans and casual players alike.
Play on your phone, compete on the big screen, and win prizes just for being the smartest (or luckiest) team (or person) in the room.
Join us select Thursday nights at The Lakely. Doors at 5. Game starts at 7. FREE to play!

LIVE MUSIC: Dirk Quinn
2025-05-16 19:00 - 22:00
Dirk Quinn is the guitarist for a high energy funk/jazz band based out of Philadelphia that travels extensively throughout the US and Canada.

3rd Annual North Hill Spring Market
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00
Join us on May 17th for our multi-block market of over 50 amazing vendors – plus food trucks, specials from local businesses, and live music. MORE INFORMATION
Collaborating Hosts:
Hive & Hollow
The Oxbow & The Lakely
Ramone’s Ice Cream Parlor
The Beyond
Volume One & The Local Store

LIVE MUSIC: Allison Mahal with Special Opening by Van Isaacson
2025-05-17 19:00 - 22:00
Allison Mahal is an Americana artist from the Midwest. Her music has garnered attention from local and national press alike, including NPR, Under The Radar, American Songwriter, Milwaukee Magazine, Milwaukee Record, and Consequence of Sound, who featured her single “Autopilot,” writing, “it feels as though she’s stepped into some of her own power.” Recently, she’s taken on the Midwest with performances at Mile of Music, The Sh*tty Barn, Brady Street Festival, Summer Soulstice Music Fest, Marquette Waterfront Fest, Gibson Music Hall, Cactus Club (supporting Ira Wolf and Sway Wild), and a two night run opening up for The Jayhawks at the Barrymore Theater and Poplar Hall.
