A Holi-Dazzling Drag Brunch At The Lakely
2022-12-11 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
You’re invited to A Holi-Dazzling Drag Brunch At The Lakely, hosted by local drag legend, Khloe Wold, with special guest performances by Devine Intervention, Amber Hudson, Taylor Ashton, and Felicia Ashton!
You won’t want to miss this holiday spectacular and interactive show, live on The Lakely stage!
Each ticket includes brunch from The Lakely (with beverages sold separately), and attendance at the show.
Tickets will be sold by table (example, table for two, table for four, or table for six) See below for more information.
THE MENU:
The Lakely will offer five featured selections for brunch:
The Classic Breakfast
Bacon, eggs, toast, and side of hash (GF toast option available)
Cheesecake French Toast Bake
Brioche bread, vanilla-maple cheesecake batter, and cinnamon, served with Neuskes slab bacon and hash
Biscuits + Gravy
Fresh baked biscuits smothered in house made gravy
Corned Beef Hash
House hash and corned beef served with a side of toast
Vegan Scramble
Scrambled tofu, tomato, spinach and red pepper mixed together with a side of toast
EVENT DETAILS:
Doors open at 10am with brunch being served any time before 11:15am, so please arrive at your convenience!
Show starts at 11:30am
Show lasts approximately an hour and fifteen minutes
Hang out after the show and snap a photo of your favorite Queen! (please note, photos of guests with the Queens will not be allowed, we appreciate your respect of this policy)
The Lakely bar will remain open after the show until 2pm so you can enjoy an after brunch drink.
EVENT RULES:
— Please bring a valid ID in order to enter the event for each person in your party
— Tickets are $49.99 per person, sold by table
— Ticket sales are non-refundable, non-transferrable
— Tickets do not include any beverages – no proof and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase
— Ticket prices do not include taxes or fees
— Tables will be assigned by Lakely staff
GET TICKETS HERE

JOLLY HOUR at The Lakely!
2022-12-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-12-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-12-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-12-16 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-12-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-12-20 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-12-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-12-22 17:00 - 18:00 and 5 more dates
For the entire month of December from 5pm-6pm, you can enjoy $2 off all drinks at The Lakely! Stop in with your crew after work, come in for an early dinner, or just pull up a barstool and hang out — either way, you’ll have a jolly ‘ol time!

The Lakely Presents: Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night!
2022-12-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2022-12-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2022-12-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-01-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-01-10 19:00 - 22:00
Join us each week on Tuesday nights as we feature Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night with a plethora of entertainment and experiences, from musicians and comedians to improv 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!
Each week, a different artist will host the evening, and lead off the program with 20-30 minutes of their own work. Following this performance, open mic begins. Whether it is music, comedy, sketch, live readings, poetry, acting, improv- all are welcome!
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 serve- order is determined by the host. Typically musicians are first, and we end the evening with the stand up comedy performers.
– Each musician gets two songs.
– Each performer doing a spoken piece (whether it is comedy, magic, poetry, etc.) gets five minutes.
– 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.
Come hang with us!
Everyone is welcome!

Name That Tune Trivia - 90’s/2000’s Edition!
2022-12-15 19:00 - 20:30
Oh, Snap! We’re doing 90s/2000s song trivia, hosted by the charming Cullen Ryan of Clear Water Comedy!

Make plans to join us on Thursday, December 15th from 7pm-8:30pm for a night that is sure to be all that, and a bag of chips!

Teams of four are welcome to sign up for the event in advance by calling The Lakely at (715) 839-0601 – participation is FREE! Winning teams will have a chance to score special prizes!

An Evening with Hemma and Tommy Boynton
2022-12-16 19:00 - 22:00
An evening with Hemma and Tommy Boynton will include originals from Hemma as well as jazz standards and holiday favorites.
Tommy has spent the last 7 years singing and playing with the Four Freshmen as well as crafting intricate song cycles set to poems under the project name The Mimzees.
Hemma has become a household name in the Upper Midwest Alt-Country and songwriter scene and is dipping her toes into a longtime dream of interpreting the old songs that come from the American Jazz tradition.
We hope you will come get cozy and feel the endless possibility that this dazzling duet conjures with each tune!

Late Night Jazz: Jeremy Boettcher Trio
2022-12-17 19:00 - 22:00
Bassist Jeremy Boettcher has toured the world playing various styles of music. He has performed at the prestigious Jazz at Lincoln Center-Doha and Jazz at Lincoln Center-Shanghai. Jeremy has also toured extensively in the band S. Carey. Catch his trio for a night of dynamic and swinging jazz standards.

Ugly Sweater Night at The Lakely!
2022-12-21 17:00 - 22:00
Get out your best (and by best we mean worst!) ugly sweater and come down to The Lakely for Ugly Sweater Night! We’ll have holiday music live on the stage from Sweater People 7pm-10pm and an Ugly Sweater contest! Winner gets a $25 Lakely gift card!

Holiday Celebration on The Lakely Stage Featuring Tim Sullivan!
2022-12-23 19:00 - 22:00
Twas’ the night before the night before Christmas, when out of thin air, Tim Sullivan returns to The Lakely and Eau Claire! Join Tim with old friends Jeremy Boettcher on bass and Sean Carey on drums for an evening of intimate jazz and holiday classics.

Live on The Lakely Stage: The Shell Lake All-Stars
2022-12-30 19:00 - 22:00
Join long-time musical collaborators Tim Sullivan, Jeremy Boettcher, and Josh Gallagher — MAKING HIS LAKELY DEBUT ON DRUMS — as they revisit classic hits from their Shell Lake Jazz Camp glory days. A special one-time only event!

NYE 2023 with Uncommon Denominator!
2022-12-31 18:00 - 2023-01-01 01:00
It’s time to dust of the fancy pants! Get ready to ring in 2023 at The Lakely with live entertainment from Eau Claire’s most-loved funk band Uncommon Denominator 9pm – midnight! They’ll be playing all the hits, and we’ll be serving food and drink specials, including Shrimp Cocktail and Lobster Rolls! Get here early, doors open for dinner and drinks at 6pm; first come, first served! Complimentary champagne toast at midnight and NO COVER!

Live On The Lakely Stage: Alaskan Airlines
2023-01-06 19:00 - 22:00
Alaskan Airless is a Trio that plays Theme Songs in the stylings of Latin Jazz. Request you favorites! Featuring Greg Mannin on Guitar, North Skager on drums, and Will DeBlaey on bass.

Live On The Lakely Stage: Sue Orfield
2023-01-07 19:00 - 22:00
Local favorite Sue Orfield will be joined by North Skager on drums, Dustin DeGolier on guitar, and Will DeBlaey on bass for a dynamic quartet.

Taylor Swift Trivia
2023-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
It’s time to go hop in your getaway car and meet us at the HOTEL BAR! So stay, stay, stay while and join us for the perfect night to dress up like hipsters and make fun of our exes at TAYLOR SWIFT TRIVIA NIGHT!

Live On The Lakely Stage: Emily Watkins
2023-01-13 19:00 - 22:00
Emily Watkins has been an active member of the Chippewa Valley music scene for over ten years. During her time with Grammy-nominated UW-Eau Claire’s Jazz Ensemble I, the group was awarded the Downbeat Award for Best Undergraduate College Big Band. She currently plays in several jazz groups, including Cathy Reitz & 7 Swing and the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra. Emily is well-versed in a variety of styles of guitar playing, including funk, country/folk, classical, blues, and many varieties of rock music. She is the guitarist and a vocalist in Uncommon Denominator, which has been voted Best Cover Band in the Chippewa Valley in the Volume One Reader’s Poll for three consecutive years. Emily has also played in pit orchestras for almost thirty different musicals, playing guitar primarily and doubling on banjo and mandolin. In 2021, she played with the Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake, Colorado.
