Colleen Shore | "Washed Ashore"
2026-05-16 - 2026-09-16 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Myths & Legends of Minnesota: An exhibition of the Minnesota Plein Air Collective at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona from May 16 -Sept. 13, 2026

Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
2026-05-23 - 2026-09-05 | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
Tickets Here.
Let’s do the time warp and travel to 1973 for a retro coming-of-age comedy! You’ve heard of the Brady Bunch and the Partridge Family, now meet the wonderful and wacky O’Sheas: an upstanding Irish-Catholic family who can’t seem to escape comedic chaos. 19-year-old Linda O’Shea has been tasked by her frazzled mother to teach her little sister about the “birds and the bees”. But when the stern parish priest overhears, holy hell breaks loose! The O’Sheas must scramble to outwit the priest, confound a nosy neighbor, and discover that nothing is more sacred than family.

Ellen McDonah Art Show | Blue Heron Coffeehouse
2026-06-19 - 2026-08-10 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join local artist and author Ellen McDonah for the opening reception of her new art exhibition at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse, located at 162 W. 2nd Street, Winona, Minnesota, on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. On display through August 10, 2026, you may view her website at ellenmcdonah.com

Wide Angle Winona: A Panoramic View
2026-07-12 - 2026-09-13 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
“Wide Angle Winona: A Panoramic View,“ will be on exhibit from July 12- September 13 at the Winona County History Center’s Slaggie Family Lobby and Art Gallery. Local photographer, Mary Farrell, received a Winona Foundation grant to take panoramic photographs of Winona that feature landscapes, river and lake views and landmarks. Farrell has captured Winona through the lens of her camera for several years and this opportunity helped her create new work that explored a broader perspective. An opening reception will be on July 12 from 1-3 p.m.

The Spitfire Grill | Commonweal Theatre Company
2026-07-18 - 2026-10-24 | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
Multiple events. Click here for tickets, dates and times.

From Great to Grand | Colleen Shore
2026-08-05 - 2026-09-27 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
From Great to Grand is a display of oil paintings by Colleen Shore, inspired by the Great River Road and Grand Marais. During August 5 through September 27 at Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W. 2nd Street in Winona. Join her for a public reception on Friday, August 14 from 5-7. During the reception Colleen will have an additional 100 unframed oil paintings for sale from $50-$150, cash and checks accepted. Plus register for a chance to win an 8×10 commissioned oil painting during the opening reception. More at cshoreartwork.blogspot.com

Drypoint Etching Workshop | Winona Arts Center
2026-08-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Ready to explore printmaking? Join Preston Lawing for “Drypoint Etching: Small But Mighty” from 5:30 to 7:30, August 5, 12 and 19 at the Winona Arts Center!

Improv at the Garten!
2026-08-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join Theatre du Mississippi for a night of improv and laughs!
Second Thursday of each month (May–October)
Hosts Tristan Miller and Rae Peter will guide you through an array of games and challenges. Whether you want to get up and play or sit back and watch the hilarity ensue!
No preparation needed! Just show up and have a good time!
Free and open to the public
Tasty food and cold drinks are available for purchase

Dukes of Hazard’s Tom Wopat Headlines 3 Day Jazz Fest
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | WI
Friday, August 14, 2026 – Peter’s Biergarten
6:00-9:00 pm – The Winona Jazz Collective
Saturday, August 15, 2026 – Westfield Bar & Grill
1:00-2:00 pm – Fusion Protostars from Cotter High School
2:15-4:15 pm – John Paulson Quartet
4:30-6:30 pm – Gate City Jazz Band
Sunday, August 16, 2026 – Two Fathoms Brewing
2:30 – 5:30 pm – H3O Jazz Trio Jazz Jam – all are welcome to join in the fun!

Opening Reception | From Great to Grand
2026-08-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States

In Stitches | Winona Arts Center
2026-08-16 - 2026-09-20 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
In Stitches is the first art gallery exhibition of the individual and collaborative works of MaryLee Eischen and Kim Hammer. MaryLee’s art quilts explore color and design with machine stitching; Kim Hammer incorporates vintage textiles and hand-stitching on thrifted apparel.

Playwriting Workshops | Theatre du Mississippi
2026-08-16 14:00 - 17:00 | WI
Zoom & In-Person Workshops starting July 8th
Our playwriting workshops provide a supportive and engaging environment for writers of all experience levels to explore storytelling for the stage. Participants develop skills in character creation, dramatic structure, creative process, and collaborative theatre-making while gaining practical tools to bring their ideas to life.
Find more details about each workshop and register here: https://tdmwinona.org/calendar

Sandbar Storytelling and Saint Mary's University Presents Sufian Zhemukhov
2026-08-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Saint Mary’s Rochester Campus, 2900 19th St. NW, Rochester, 55901, United States
Returning to Southeast Minnesota after joining SSF for the 2025 festival, Sufian Zhemukhov will be presenting stories from his experiences with life and love, using his sardonic wit and observational humor to emphasize the shared experiences of our lives.

Patina to play at Elmaro Winery on Saturday, August 22nd at 2:00pm
2026-08-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Come out to Elmaro on Saturday, August 22nd to hear and enjoy the band, Patina from 2:00 to 5:00pm. Patina plays a mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic, folk, and original instrumentals and vocals.

Violins & Vines ~ a Fundraiser for the Winona Symphony Orchestra
2026-08-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Tickets HERE
Fifth Annual Winona Symphony Benefit at Elmaro Vineyard: Violins and Vines
Join members and friends of the Winona Symphony Orchestra on August 23rd from 1-4 pm to experience amazing music against the idyllic backdrop of Elmaro Vineyard in Trempealeau.

RESCHEDULED Amanda Blue | German Art Song
2026-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Advance ticket sales are encouraged for planning purposes.
Tickets for August’s performance can be secured by using this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982303699728?aff=oddtdtcreator

DUE: Willet Art Prize | The Quest for Gold
2026-08-31 | WI
Entry Deadline is April 31st
The Willet Art Prize is a national art competition inviting artists across the United States to create original work inspired by an annual theme. Designed to support today’s leading artists while inspiring the next generation, the prize celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the power of visual storytelling.

For more information https://app.entrythingy.com/calls/public/14047/

Art Fair Under the Bridge
2026-09-12 10:00 - 16:00 | heritage park, 257 Main St. W, Wabasha, 55981, United States

Forecast Webinar Series 2026
2026-09-24 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-29 12:00 - 13:30 | WI
Register Now—Creative Power, Civic Purpose: How Artists Strengthen Democracy

We’re excited to launch Creative Power, Civic Purpose: How Artists Strengthen Democracy, a six-part virtual series supported by the Educational Foundation of America (EFA).
The series explores how artists and culture bearers strengthen civic health, deepen democratic participation, and help renew the civic fabric of communities across the country.

Creating a One Act Workshop | Theatre du Mississippi
2026-09-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | The ARC, 255 Main St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
