Upcoming Events

Live Music: Elk Startled by Thunder!

April 2nd, 2026

Bimbo's coming back to Point to show off more of their Upper Peninsula art rock! Local electronic noisemakers MC ROBOTRIPPER will be starting the night off. Bimbo will be up next and Elk Startled by Thunder will be finishing the show. | Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Music from: 7-10 PM | ALL AGES | $10 Cover |

Live Music Ft. Trash Pandas, Haunter & Dead//Loss

APRIL 16, 2026

Doors Open 6:00 PM

Music 7:00 PM-10:00 PM

$10 Entry (All Ages)

Join us for a night of rock and metal featuring bands Trash Pandas, Haunter & Dead//Loss. Enjoy original music highlighting many subgenres of rock music such as punk, alternative, grunge, and metal.

Live Music: Heavy Metal Night!

APRIL 18, 2026

Doors Open 5:00 PM

Music 6:00 PM-10:00 PM

$10 Entry (All Ages)

Join us for a night of heavy metal starting with our friends in Thornbush, casting chaotic and emotional spells at us, followed by the deafening screams of local misfits Draconian Hate! Closing out our evening, all the way from the Potawatomi tribe in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, our good friends in Ghidora will shred your faces!! Don't miss this killer line up!

UWSP Music Opera Outreach: Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

APRIL 25, 2026

Start 4:00 PM

FREE to Public (All Ages)

UWSP Department of Music Opera Outreach presents Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? - An engaging, short, family-friendly opera adaptation set to Mozart's "Don Giovanni" music where Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs, and the Boy Who Cried Wolf unite to teach the bully Big Bad Wolf how to be a friend.

STC Comedy Show: The Improv Strikes Back

MAY 8, 2026

Doors Open: 6:30 PM

Show Starts: 7:30 PM

The Force is strong, but the scripts are non-existent. Join us on May 2, 2026, as we kick off the "May the Fourth" celebrations early with an out-of-this-world night of unscripted comedy. Whether you’re a scruffy-looking nerf herder or a high-ranking Grand Moff, this is the improv show you’re looking for...

Live Music: HOMETOWN THROWDOWN

May 16th, 2026

Join us for a stacked night of heavy music featuring: THEREAFTER Elk Startled by Thunder Damaged Animal Incoherent Screaming All Ages | $10 Cover | Doors 6PM Music 7PM | Free Pizza w/ Admission Bring your friends, show up early, and be ready to move!

Wine Tasting: Central Coast of CA

MAY 29, 2026

Join us at The Annex, in downtown Stevens Point, for a taste of specially selected wines from the Central Coast of California! The Central Coast region of California is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) that spans along the Central California Pacific coastline from the San Francisco Bay area south through Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.

Live Music ft: Applemore, Fern Forest, Elk Startled by Thunder, and Dear Persephone

June 6th, 2026

Join us at The Annex, in downtown Stevens Point, for the a night of amazing music featuring the musical stylings of Applemore, Fern Forest, Murder Weapon, and Dear Persephone! | $10 Cover Charge at door | Doors open: 6:00 PM | Music from: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |

Live Music ft: VoltSea and Vermin

June 13th, 2026

Join us at The Annex, in downtown Stevens Point, for the musical stylings of VoltSea and Vermin + More! | $10 Cover Charge at door | Doors open: 6:00 PM | Music from: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |

Mixology Class: European Tour

June 26th, 2026

In this mixology class, you'll find yourself transported to Europe without leaving Stevens Point! Join us for a European cocktail tour as you learn about and enjoy 3 popular European cocktails perfect for summer. This is the perfect opportunity for both novices and seasoned cocktail enthusiasts to deepen learn creative, and easy ways to enhance your own at home cocktail creation. | 21+ TICKETS ONLINE | Doors open: 6:00 PM |Class start: 7:00 PM |

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: Murder Between the Sheets

June 27th, 2026

Turn the page on a deadly mystery this Saturday, June 27th, 2026. Welcome to a night where the stories are coming off the shelves—and not all of them have a happy ending. Join us for an immersive Murder Mystery Dinner Theater experience set within the winding aisles and quiet corners of a legendary local bookstore. Will you find the motive hidden in the margins, or is your story about to be cut short? --- Reserve your seat at the table—if you dare. | $65 Tickets ONLINE | Doors open: 6:00 PM | Dinner and Show: 6:30 PM |

Level One Improv Class with STC Comedy

Every Thursday in July!

Come join us for a night of fun and laughter as you learn the "in's and out's" of Improv comedy! No script. No experience. No cost. Just pure fun! Ever watched comedy performers make up a whole show on the spot and thought, "I wish I could do that, but I'd be way too terrified"? Good news: Improv isn't about being a comedy genius—it's about listening, playing, and laughing. This July, step out of your comfort zone and into the spotlight with our Free Level 1 Improv Class Series, led by Mark Vicker, a graduate of The Second City Comedy School and current 97.9 radio show host. Stop in for just one class, or attend all four classes, and you'll learn the foundational building blocks of unscripted comedy in a completely supportive, zero-judgment environment. | Doors open: 5:00 PM Class Runs: 7:00-9:00 PM | FREE |

Boozy Fiber Arts Night w/Collect & Gather

July 10th, 2026

We are so excited to welcome the wonderful Collect & Gather community to The Opera House for a special pop-up event! Bring your favorite needles, hooks, and half-finished projects. That's right—it’s time to B.Y.O.WIP (Bring Your Own Work-In-Progress) right here in downtown Stevens Point! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or just love a good crafting community, come grab a drink and stitch the night away with us in this beautiful historic space! | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE entry with the purchase of one drink |

Fan-Fiction Read-Aloud hosted by STC Comedy

July 17th, 2026

Grab a fun bev while you ‘unwind’ to some fan-fiction of the adult variety! Bring your favorite alternate universes to life! Join fellow fandom enthusiasts for a night of dramatic readings, laughs, and pure creativity. Whether you write your own stories or just love reading them, this space is for you. The event will be people reading various fan-fiction stories found on the internet. Attendees can act out the readings or bring in stories they want to be read. Depending on crowd participation, we can also have a segment where we ask attendees for random words to fill into a story Madd Libs Style. | MUST BE 18+ - FREE ADMISSION | Doors: 5:00 PM |Run Time: 7:00-9:00 PM |

All Star Bash!

July 18th, 2026

Get Out of My Swamp! (And Into the Party) Layers of fun await at the ultimate Shrek-themed celebration. Somebody once told us a party was brewing, and we’re hitting the ground running. Whether you're an ogre, a talking donkey, a sharp-shooting princess, or a vertically challenged lord, it’s time to leave Far Far Away behind and head straight into the swamp for a night of legendary proportions. Bring your friends, your sense of humor, and leave your pitchforks at home! | Family Friendly: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 18+: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Two different wristbands available, one for over 21 and one for under; both will be provided and enforced by staff. |

The Night Before Christmas in July Comedy Show w/STC Comedy

July 24th, 2026

Come join us for a night of fun and laughter as you watch this holiday-themed improv comedy show! The Stevens Point Opera House is proud to present The Night Before Christmas in July comedy event, hosted by local improv troupe, STC Comedy! What to Expect: Unwrapped Laughter: STC Comedy troupe will take your craziest holiday suggestions and spin them into perfectly timed, on-the-spot comedy! From the world’s worst Secret Santa gifts to your Aunt Phillis’s 5 pound fruit cake, get ready for a night of crazy suggestions and even crazier responses. Festive Atmosphere: We highly encourage you to rock your favorite ugly sweater and / or any other holiday attire! White Elephant Gift Exchange: Spend no more than $10 on a ‘gag’ gift and bring it in to have the chance to take home something you may have never expected! (*must bring a gift to participate in the exchange) Seasonal Sips: Enjoy some of our fun and flavorful mocktails and cocktails available at the bar. | Doors open: 6:00 PM | Show starts at: 7:00 PM | FREE ADMISSION |

BUILD | PROTECT | SURVIVE | A panel discussion for professional artists and art business owners w/Collect & Gather

July 25th, 2026

Passion fuels the art, but what fuels the business? The Opera House and Collect & Gather are teaming up to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to make a living as a creative—without losing your mind in the process. What to expect: - Practical growth tools with Carrie Dorski - Legal essentials with Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts - Burnout cautionary tales with Jacquelyn Tolksdorf - Creative renewal with Hannah Ricke - Protect your passion. Elevate your craft. | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE TO THE PUBLIC |

Wine Tasting: Dave's Fav's (Volume #2)

July 31st, 2026

Summer wines are all about vibrant acidity, lighter body, and refreshing fruit flavors. The event will feature a special selection of 6 different wines, perfect for summer, presented by David Busch, of Left Bank Wine Co. This selection of warm weather bottles will include a stunning sparkler, a crisp white, a versatile rose, a chill-able red, a traditional serious red, and a mystery closer. | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | TICKETS ONLINE; 21+ |

Open-Mic Comedy Night w/STC Comedy

August 13th, 2026

Come join us for a night of fun and laughter as you watch your friends and community members create the show! The Stevens Point Opera House is proud to present Open-Mic Comedy nights, hosted by local improv troupe, STC Comedy! Sign-Up Info: List opens at 6:30pm, sign up is FCFS so arrive early! Set Length: Each performer gets 10 minutes on the mic!The Golden Rule: Please remain respectful and supportive of those who are trying something new. Support your fellow comics! | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE; 18+, please bring a valid ID for the bar|

Silly Saturday! Kids Friendly Improv

August 22nd, 2026

STC Comedy hosts, Mark and Niki, present Silly Saturdays at the Opera House. Bring your family for an afternoon of fun and laughter as they teach the in’s and out’s of improv! What to Expect: Improv Games: Interactive, fast-pace games that help get kids moving, laughing and working together. Character Building: Kids are able to create their own unique personas and act out short scenes. The Golden Rule: They will learn to utilize the “Yes, And-” concept to help embrace mistakes and support ideas! What to Bring: Comfortable Clothing: Sneakers and clothes they can easily move around in. Water Bottle: Everyone should stay hydrated during the fun! A Big Imagination: They can create everything they put their minds to! AGE REQUIREMENT: Family Friendly - children must be at least 8 years old or older to attend. Anyone under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a legal guardian for the full duration of the event. | 2:00-4:00 PM | FREE |