Things to do in Manitowoc this week include free family concert at Washington Park and more

MANITOWOC – Paint "en plein air" or try your hand at trivia this week.

Here are the can't-miss events happening in the Manitowoc area this week. For more and for live music schedules, go to https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/events/.

Paint with other artists on the rooftop

No matter your skill level, Rahr-West Art Museum invites you to the rooftop of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 75 Maritime Drive, for plein air painting!

Set up your easel and your own art supplies for painting or sketching as Lake Michigan, the Manitowoc River and downtown scenery give you inspiration.

Demos, music and refreshments will be included.

The event runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 3 and is free to the public.

Learn more at rahrwestartmuseum.org.

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Jam out to family favorite tunes

Head to Washington Park, 1115 Washington St. in downtown Manitowoc, for beloved family favorite tunes, including classics from the Muppets to newer hits from movies including “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars.”

The Manitowoc Marine Band’s “Let’s Hear it for the Kids” concert is at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2.

For other upcoming events by the local band, go to manitowocmarineband.com.

Sip wine at Van der Brohe Arboretum

Enjoy fresh air as you take a stroll through the beautiful Van der Brohe Arboretum, 3800 Lincoln Ave., Two Rivers.

From 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 3, each of the nine Franciscan gardens will have a unique wine sample waiting for you.

In addition to the charming gardens, there will also be live music by the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra musicians to complement the wine-tasting.

Tickets are cash only and can be purchased at the event, Renee’s Chocolates or at vanderbrohearboretum.org/crawl.

Test your trivia knowledge at Brick’s

Looking to escape the heat? Brick’s Downtown Bar & Grill, 939 S. Eighth St., hosts a weekly trivia night and is welcoming to new teams and singles.

Every Thursday from 7 to 9:30 p.m., you can challenge your general and obscure knowledge over a couple drinks in the relaxing upper-level Cornerstone Lodge. There are multiple rounds and some audio and visual questions.

For more details, go to bricksmanitowoc.com.

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Listen to live music

Grab a friend, a cold drink and soak in the beautiful summer weather while listening to free live music across the city.

Aug. 2

• Bella Rain at Salute to Everyone, 1107 S. 10th St. — 5:30 p.m.

• Frogwater at PetSkull Brewing, 1015 Buffalo St. — 5 p.m.

• Sushi Roll at The Wharf, 606 Quay St. — 6:30 p.m.

• Midnight Train at Salute to Everyone — 7 p.m.

Aug. 3

• The New Jay Edward Band at PetSkull Brewing — 2 p.m.

• Brian McCullough at Salute to Everyone — 8 p.m.

• Karaoke Night at Digger Dave’s, 715 Buffalo St. — 9 p.m.

Aug. 4

• Whole Yachta Love at The Wharf — 2 p.m.

• Bobby Evans Band at PetSkull Brewing — 2 p.m.

• Blue Gills at Salute to Everyone — 3 p.m.

Visit Manitowoc is the city of Manitowoc's Department of Tourism. Email [email protected], call 920-686-3508 or go to Visit Manitowoc's downtown Visitor Center, 824 S. Eighth St., open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays (closed holidays). For more about upcoming events, follow @VisitManitowoc on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.

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