Jan. 1, 9:30 am – 11:30 am: EMBOLDEN 2026 | Stand in the Power of Your Light, Being Collective (109 S Appleton St, Appleton, WI). This is a New Year’s Day wellness and fitness event focusing on empowerment and standing in your inner light.
Jan. 1, 7:00 pm: Peyton Ruddy (Comedian), Skyline Comedy Cafe (1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI). Comedian Peyton Ruddy performs a set at the local comedy club, continuing the New Year’s celebration.
Jan. 2, 7:00 pm & 9:45 pm: John Roy (Comedian), Skyline Comedy Cafe (1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI). Comedian John Roy performs multiple stand-up sets on Friday night at the local comedy venue.
Jan. 3, 7:00 pm & 9:45 pm: John Roy (Comedian), Skyline Comedy Cafe (1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI). Comedian John Roy continues his weekend run with two stand-up performances on Saturday night.
Jan. 8, 7:00 pm: Bryan Callen (Comedian), Skyline Comedy Cafe (1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI). Comedian and actor Bryan Callen kicks off his weekend run with an evening stand-up performance.
Jan. 9, 7:00 pm & 9:45 pm: Bryan Callen (Comedian), Skyline Comedy Cafe (1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI). Comedian Bryan Callen performs two stand-up sets at the local comedy club on Friday.
Jan. 10, 7:00 pm & 10:45 pm: Bryan Callen (Comedian), Skyline Comedy Cafe (1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI). Comedian Bryan Callen concludes his weekend engagement with two final stand-up shows on Saturday.
Jan. 10, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Reunion in Song: 10 Years of Center Stage, Kimberly-Clark Theatre at Fox Cities PAC (400 W College Ave, Appleton, WI). A special cabaret performance celebrating a decade of the Center Stage program at the Performing Arts Center.
Jan. 12, various times: Champion Links Golf League Begins, Community First Champion Center (5000 W Champion Dr, Appleton, WI). Registration is open for this indoor golf league, which offers a chance to play 9-holes in a private simulator bay.
Jan. 13, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Randy Otto is Winston Churchill: The Blitz, Kimberly-Clark Theatre at Fox Cities PAC (400 W College Ave, Appleton, WI). A theatrical performance featuring actor Randy Otto portraying Winston Churchill during the intense days of The Blitz.
Jan. 15, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales, Thrivent Financial Hall at Fox Cities PAC (400 W College Ave, Appleton, WI). A performance of the classic children’s story, along with other tales, geared towards a family audience.
Jan. 15, 7:00 pm: Duncan Trussell (Comedian), Skyline Comedy Cafe (1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI). Comedian Duncan Trussell, known for his podcast and animated series, performs a stand-up set.
Jan. 16, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Fox Cities Home & Garden Show, Fox Cities Exhibition Center (355 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI). The annual home show brings together homeowners with experts in remodeling, building, and design.
Jan. 16, 7:00 pm & 9:45 pm: Duncan Trussell (Comedian), Skyline Comedy Cafe (1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI). Comedian Duncan Trussell continues his weekend run with two stand-up shows on Friday.
Jan. 16, 7:30 pm: Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Thrivent Financial Hall at Fox Cities PAC (400 W College Ave, Appleton, WI). A live concert tribute dedicated to performing the classic hits of The Bee Gees.
Jan. 17, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Fox Cities Home & Garden Show, Fox Cities Exhibition Center (355 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI). Day two of the annual home show, featuring hundreds of exhibitors with ideas for home improvement.
Jan. 17, 7:00 pm & 9:45 pm: Duncan Trussell (Comedian), Skyline Comedy Cafe (1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI). Comedian Duncan Trussell performs his final two stand-up sets of the weekend on Saturday.
Jan. 18, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Fox Cities Home & Garden Show, Fox Cities Exhibition Center (355 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI). The final day of the home show, allowing a last chance to meet with contractors and explore new ideas.
Jan. 19, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: The Legendary YELLOWJACKETS in Concert, Gibson Music Hall (211 W College Ave, Appleton, WI). The GRAMMY-winning jazz fusion band YELLOWJACKETS performs a concert as part of the Jazz Coterie series.
Jan. 20, various times: Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce’s Celebrate Event, (Location not specified on secondary source). An event by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce dedicated to recognizing individual lifetime achievements in the community.
Jan. 23, 6:00 pm: Dueling for Dollars Fundraiser, The 513 (513 W College Ave, Appleton, WI). An unforgettable evening of “Dueling Pianos” to raise funds for Creative Downtown Appleton, Inc.
Jan. 23, 7:00 pm & 9:45 pm: Heather Shaw (Comedian), Skyline Comedy Cafe (1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI). Comedian Heather Shaw kicks off her weekend run with two stand-up sets on Friday night.
Jan. 24, 7:00 pm & 9:45 pm: Heather Shaw (Comedian), Skyline Comedy Cafe (1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI). Comedian Heather Shaw performs her final two stand-up sets for the weekend on Saturday night.
Jan. 24, 7:30 pm: Fox Valley Symphony: Danielle Simandl – Vivaldi & Copland, Thrivent Financial Hall at Fox Cities PAC (400 W College Ave, Appleton, WI). A performance by the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra featuring works by composers Vivaldi and Copland.
Jan. 25, 7:00 pm: Steven Rogers (Comedian), Skyline Comedy Cafe (1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI). Comedian Steven Rogers performs a single stand-up set at the local comedy club.
Jan. 27, 7:00 pm: Mario Adrion (Comedian), Skyline Comedy Cafe (1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI). Comedian Mario Adrion performs a stand-up set at the local comedy venue.
Jan. 27, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Pink Boots and a Machete with Explorer Mireya Mayor, Thrivent Financial Hall at Fox Cities PAC (400 W College Ave, Appleton, WI). An engaging presentation by renowned National Geographic Explorer Mireya Mayor about her adventures.
Jan. 29, 8:00 pm: David Spade (Comedian), Thrivent Financial Hall at Fox Cities PAC (400 W College Ave, Appleton, WI). Comedian and actor David Spade performs a stand-up comedy show.
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