Thursday’s Lineup of Events
Thursday brings a mix of music and entertainment across the region. At 6 p.m., Josh Calhoun starts the evening at Genisa Wine Bar in Janesville, located at 11 N. Main St. Earlier in the day, at 5 p.m., Island Bar and Grill in Fort Atkinson, found at W7545 Blackhawk Island Road, welcomes Andy Ellefson for an Open Jam session. In Janesville, The Looking Glass, at 18 N. Main St., hosts Possessed by Paul James at 7 p.m. For those seeking an outdoor performance, Main Street Music and Event Venue in Brooklyn offers an Acoustic Open Mic at 5 p.m., located at 102 W. Main St.
In Lake Geneva, the Mars Resort, at W4098 S. Shore Drive, features Jeff Walski at 6 p.m. Meanwhile, in Milton, Danny Grams takes the stage at Pettit’s Lakeview Campground and Bar at 5 p.m. The day also includes a variety of karaoke and dance events. Corgi Karaoke happens at 5Bar.co in Beloit at 9 p.m., and an afternoon dance event starts at Palpable’s Pub in South Beloit at 1 p.m.
Friday’s Music and Activities
Friday kicks off with the Rainbow Bridge Band at Anchor Bar & Grill in Edgerton, located at 718 WI-59, at 5 p.m. Bodacious Shops of Block 42 in Janesville, at 119 N. Main St., hosts McKenna Faith Winters at 6 p.m. Bogey’s in Janesville, located at 1700 N. Washington St., features the End Fight Scene at 8 p.m. Bucky’s Lucky Bell Bar and Grill in Janesville, at 1804 Center Ave., has Chuck Cooper performing at 6 p.m.
Shore Drive in Delavan, offers an Open Mic at 7 p.m. Live music continues at the Grand Avenue Pub in Beloit, located at 132 W Grand Ave. Meanwhile, the Mars Resort in Lake Geneva, at W4098 S. Shore Drive, presents Craig Colson at 7 p.m. Night Fire performs at Pettit’s Lakeview Campground in Milton at 5 p.m., and Doghouse Roses takes the stage at Pier 290 in Williams Bay at 7 p.m.
Saturday brings more performances. Cafe Carpe in Fort Atkinson, at 18 S. Water St. West, features Yazmin and Beat Zero at 8:30 p.m. Delavan Lake Store and Lounge in Delavan showcases Matthew Buckley at 7 p.m., and Markus Byerley performs at The Hive Taproom in East Troy at 6 p.m.
In Lake Geneva, the Mars Resort at W4098 S. Shore Drive welcomes Brian Castillo at 4 p.m. Wild Cards and Audiodrive perform at Pettit’s Lakeview Campground in Milton at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. respectively. D’Lite Duo takes the stage at Pier 290 in Williams Bay at 3 p.m. The Dimes perform at Stable Rock Winery in Jefferson at 4 p.m.
Additional Activities and Events
Thursday also includes several activity-based events. Badger Bobs in Delavan, located at W8497 County A, offers Bingo at 6 p.m. Barkley’s Burgers, Brews and Dawgs in Janesville, at 25710 W. Court St., hosts Trivia at 7 p.m. Grand Avenue Pub in Beloit, located at 132 W Grand Ave., features Bingo at 6 p.m. The Hive Taproom in East Troy, at W2463 County Road ES, offers Trivia at 7 p.m.
Other Thursday activities include a Closest to the Pin Challenge at Mo’s Taasbag in Janesville at 6 p.m., Breaking Bad Trivia at Pyramid Event Venue in Lake Mills at 7 p.m., and Extreme Bar Bingo at Rock Bar and Grill in Beloit at 7 p.m. The Rock County Brewing Company in Janesville, at 10 N. Parker Drive, offers Trivia at 6 p.m.
Stable Rock Winery in Jefferson, located at 123 W. Milwaukee, presents a Sea Glass Succulent Class at 5:30 p.m., and Timber Hill Winery in Milton, at 8220 N. John Paul Road, offers Purse Bingo at 5:30 p.m. These additional events provide a range of engaging options for Thursday evenings.
Friday’s Additional Activities
Friday’s events also include a variety of activity-based options. Timber Hill Winery in Milton, at 8220 N. John Paul Road, hosts Bingo at 6 p.m. This adds to the already diverse lineup of entertainment options available throughout the region.
The three-day event schedule offers a rich mix of performances and activities. From music to trivia, karaoke to open mics, the lineup caters to a wide range of interests. The GazetteXtra has compiled this comprehensive schedule to help residents and visitors plan their evenings.
Thursday starts with a diverse array of performances and activities, continuing into Friday with more musical acts and events. Saturday wraps up the event-filled weekend with additional performances. Each day features multiple venues and events, ensuring something for everyone.
The GazetteXtra encourages community members to check out the full schedule to find the events that interest them most. With so many options available, there’s never a shortage of entertainment in the region.