TH!NK & DR!NK Trivia Night
2025-05-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Open Mic Night
2025-05-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-25 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
2025-05-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00
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!

LIVE MUSIC: Luke Callen w/ Friends
2025-05-23 19:00 - 22:00
An evening of instrumental standards and improvisations, amongst friends.
Luke Callen is a songwriter and singer based in the Upper-Midwest – who typically performs original music inspired by the natural world. He has toured internationally and released two full length albums of his own. This evening he will be performing a set of original instrumentals – alongside folk and blues standards – as well as some Middle Western improvised sound scapes. He will be accompanied by a handful of creatives from the region – for a truly unique evening.

LIVE MUSIC: Cathy Reitz Trio
2025-05-24 19:00 - 22:00
The Cathy Reitz Trio features Cathy on vocals/Melodica and 2 of her favorite musicians, Jeff Reitz on woodwinds and Nick Poss on piano. We have been performing together for over 20 years. We have years of musical experience and would like to share it with you. Our entertaining song list covers over 100 years of great music, the Roaring 20’s to the 2020’s. We can be Family Friendly or a bit on the Sassy Side and we always have fun.

LIVE MUSIC: Dallas Ugly
2025-05-30 19:00 - 22:00
Nashville’s Dallas Ugly are an indie rock band of truly trusted friends, a trio who have been singing each other’s songs for over a decade. Three distinctive voices: guitarist Owen Burton observes humanity at a wry remove, chuckling, multi-instrumentalist Libby Weitnauer lifts personal experience up into catchy tunes, and bassist Eli Broxham gracefully snakes through the low end on his more melancholy contributions. Together they’ve forged an ironclad, sibling-like bond, daring each other to ever increasing heights. Their listeners – lucky – get the overlap of their Venn diagram, the best of their crop, otherwise known as “See Me Now,” their sophomore album.

LIVE MUSIC: Eggplant Heroes
2025-05-31 19:00 - 22:00
Eggplant Heroes is an Americana collaboration among Duffy Duyfhuizen, Max Garland, Joel Pace, Olaf Lind, Dan Zerr, and Lucas Fischer. Mixing original tunes from their CDs After This Time and Better Weather with songs by others (e.g. John Prine, Jason Isbell, and John Hiatt) and a gospel tune or two. Blending four-part harmonies with guitars, fiddle , and trumpet, Eggplant Heroes tries to bring a rich and eclectic musical experience.

LIVE MUSIC: Paul Silbergleit Trio
2025-06-06 19:00 - 22:00
Veteran Milwaukee-area jazz guitarist Paul Silbergleit returns to the Lakely, in the company of top-flight Twin Cities drummer Pete James Johnson and our own Jeremy Boettcher on bass! Tasty, swingin’, and sophisticated, the trio brings a host of original tunes and arrangements in addition to a fresh improvisatory style.

LIVE MUSIC: Evan Walton
2025-06-07 19:00 - 22:00
Evan Walton, a singer-songwriter, originally hailing from Minneapolis, and a recent graduate of the illustrious Berklee College of Music, brings a rich blend of skills to the stage. With roots as a multi-instrumentalist and a performance history that spans the nation, Evan’s musical prowess finds himself as a notable figure in the Eau Claire based group Once More, Autumn, adding a layer of indie charm to his vibrant musical persona.

LIVE MUSIC: Jim Phillips
2025-06-10 18:00 - 20:00
Jim Phillips is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter with a Lakely line-up of Americana, acoustic rock, and originals.

LIVE MUSIC: The Double Stops
2025-06-13 19:00 - 22:00
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: The Dames
2025-06-14 19:00 - 22:00
Formed in 2009, Dames exists where modern folk, rock, and country intersect. Through rich harmonies and a blend of electric & acoustic guitars, saxophone, and more, Dames brings their original songs and occasional covers to life with energy and drive that engages the audience. In trio form, Dames is comprised of local musicians, Dan Boetcher, Evan Middlesworth, and James Ignacio.

Drag Me to Brunch: PRIDE Edition
2025-06-15 09:00 - 14:00
Get Loud, Get Proud — Drag Me to Brunch: PRIDE Edition is Here! 🌈
This time, we’re bringing EXTRA sparkle! Join us for a high-energy drag brunch celebrating day three of Eau Claire’s Pride weekend with Khloe Wold, Sheyonce, Diablo, Amber Hudson, Barbara Suprema, Taylor Ashton, and special guest Desiree Beaumont! Expect fierce looks, iconic performances, and a whole lot of love.
Doors at 9am, show starts at 10am GET TIX
Tickets are just $25 and we’ll have an event-exclusive brunch menu and cocktails available for purchase.
PLUS, we’re donating $5 for every ticket sold to the Chippewa Valley LGBTQ-Plus Center to support their mission of providing services and educational programs that promote well-being and unity within and among the area’s LGBTQ+ communities.
Whether you’re celebrating Pride, brunch, or just being your fabulous self—you belong here. Snag your spot now—these queens wait for no one!

LIVE MUSIC: Davey J
2025-06-17 18:00 - 20:00
Davey J has shared his soulful sound throughout the Chippewa Valley for 25 years and takes the listeners through time with his set list of rock, blues, and folk music.

LIVE MUSIC: Gilmore Family Band
2025-06-20 19:00 - 22:00
A romance depicted through the Art of Music
In 2000, Shannon and Jason Gilmore embarked on their musical journey, sharing the stage with The Old Dog Band in Colorado Springs. Their friendship was forged through Shannon’s vocals and Jason’s mastery of the guitar and mandolin. Despite Shannon relocating to California in 2005, their connection endured, while Jason continued to explore his musical path, contributing to various bands in the Colorado Springs area. By 2016, Shannon returned, engaging in the local music scene and taking ownership of a significant music venue. More than a decade later, Shannon and Jason rekindled their musical partnership, spanning multiple genres and evolving their friendship into something deeper. This evolution led to the birth of The Gilmore Family Band in 2019. After a brief stint in Boulder, CO, the Gilmore’s ventured north to Wisconsin’s driftless plains in October of 2023, embracing a new musical chapter and unveiling their debut album, MESS THAT WE MADE. Marking another exciting turn in their ongoing adventures.

LIVE MUSIC: Between Howls
2025-06-21 19:00 - 22:00
Between Howls are dynamic vocalist/violinist Ren Cooper Howl & guitarist/singer-songwriter Nick Muska Howl. The two perform a blend of folk, rock and blues featuring a distinctive take on the catalogs of artists past & present alongside their own original material.

LIVE MUSIC: Jane O'Neill with Special Opening by Van Isaacson
2025-06-24 18:00 - 22:00
Jane O’Neill cultivated her love for songwriting in the landscapes of the Midwest, enveloped in the records that reverberated throughout her family home: John Denver, Norah Jones, and Bonnie Raitt to name a few. Growing up, Sundays were dedicated to music instruction for the whole family, a tradition that transformed ordinary dinners during the week into soulful music sessions. Being one of twelve children in her home, Jane had a small symphony to practice with, which nowadays has translated seamlessly to her ability as frontwoman of her band. Eventually she’d leave behind the shores of Lake Michigan, which is an inspiration in much of her work, for the charm of the Chesapeake Bay on the East Coast, finding a home in the queer community in D.C. which is where she’s built her career in Americana. Her music resonates with a subtle longing for home though, reflecting her sentimental spirit and the musical influences she grew up with. Described as “quietly confident Americana”, Jane writes songs that tell universal tales of love, self-discovery, and resilience, all nestled within a voice that upon first listen, you’d swear belongs on the record shelf next to the greats. Her second EP, self-titled, released on March 22, 2024, and she is currently in the studio working on new tracks.
