Name: Live Music: Mélange
Start: 2026-11-27
End: 2026-11-27

The Lakely is a cocktail lounge and Midwestern hub for live music and entertainment. A place to gather, hang, and absorb the culture. A place to feel at home whether you’re a local, a traveler, or something in between. The Lakely boasts Midwest pub-style comfort food menu, including their famous Koldtbord, and behind the bar features a cleverly curated list of craft cocktails and local brews on tap and in bottles. The Lakely hosts local and touring jazz and other live music, as well as Open Mic Nights, Trivia Nights, Drag Bingo, and more. Their generous courtyard patio offers outdoor lounge seating, high-top tables, two fire pits, a yard game lawn, and more.

The Lakely: Cocktail Lounge • Midwest Eats • Live Music

Welcome aboard the Chippewa River Trolley Company! Our vintage-inspired, classic tour trolley is ready to embark on a variety of memorable excursions about town, telling many a story along the way. Whether you're interested in historical themes, modern-day matters, or flavorsome food & drink fun, they've got just the ticker for a unique outing with family and friends. All aboard!

Chippewa River Trolley Company

Oh Claire Improv is bringing the magic of improv and comedy to the heart of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Their mission is to create a vibrant hub for comedy enthusiasts of all ages, fostering a welcoming and exciting space where creativity flourishes and smiles are in abundance. Grab a seat at a show or book a spot in one of their classes.

Oh Claire Improv

Rent electric bikes and scooters from the Electric Bike Rental at The Local Store! They proudly offer Giant's Momentum LaFree E+ bikes and Segway Ninebot KickScooter MAX G30P. Created for recreational riders, the bikes let you cruise up hills and cover longer distances in less time, up to 65 miles on a single charge. Pick up and drop off bikes at The Local Store where staff will recommend destinations, provide route maps, and get you all set for a successful outing.

Electric Bike Rental

An upbeat, modern lodge located in the heart of downtown Eau Claire next to bike trails, rivers, parks, theaters, restaurants, bars, retailers, festivals and events. The Oxbow Hotel features hip and comfortable indoor spaces and flexible urban outdoor spaces for a variety of highly exclusive parties and events. We can host nightlife-driven revelries, site-wide celebrations, private corporate lunches and more. Guest enjoy highly unique single rooms and two-room suites featuring handcrafted wood furniture, custom artwork and record players.

The Oxbow Hotel

Get cold drinks at The 410 Bar on Galloway Street in downtown Eau Claire! In the warmer months, check out this new bar for drink specials while the garage doors are open.

The 410 Bar

Galloway Grille is a comfortable and modern place to gather. It is the old school destination for comfort foods just steps away from the confluence in downtown Eau Claire.

Galloway Grille

A pizzeria for the people, by the people.

Leona’s started as Covizza, a DIY backyard operation during the pandemic. It’s since done from doing regular pop-ups into a permanent restaurant.

Leona's

The creative vibe and energy of Eau Claire are easy to experience when living at Andante. The location is ideal, close to many community amenities such as the Farmer's Market, Pablo Center at the Confluence, local restaurants, coffee & specialty shops. Andante is a new apartment complex with 76 residential units, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Units have upscale modern finishes, many with balconies and excellent views overlooking the Eau Claire River and Phoenix Park. You really can have it all, lifestyle included at Andante.

Amenities include: in-unit washer & dryer, 9-foot ceilings, energy-efficient, stainless steel appliances, large windows for abundant natural light, elegant finishes & designer fixtures, fully furnished units, balcony, pet-friendly, on-site & covered parking options, bike storage, secure package storage, fitness center, elevator access to resident floors, ground-level retail, convenient downtown location, direct access to the Chippewa River State Trail, productivity room, and residential common area (indoor & outdoor).

Andante Vacation Rental

Phoenix Coffee is a new coffee shop in downtown Eau Claire right on the riverwalk, and within a couple minutes walk to Phoenix Park, The Pablo Center, Eau Claire Children's Museum, and other downtown favorites. Phoenix coffee features a full array of espresso and coffee drinks, and non-coffee options. Quick serve food selection include bagels, sandwiches, Kolaches, caramel apple French toast, oatmeal pancakes, scones, and cinnamon rolls. You can expect fast friendly service in a relaxed environment, perfect for grab and go or sitting and enjoying one of the best views of Eau Claire.

Phoenix Coffee

Serving local, fresh home-style Thai food - the perfect harmony between sweet, savory, hot, and sour. Their dishes consist of traditional, fusion, vegetarian & vegan options. Dine-in and carryout available.

Thai Orchid

Black Kettle Tea Shoppe provides natural, herbal remedies for many ailments through tea and tisanes with a spooky flair!

Black Kettle Tea & Bootique

Located in western Wisconsin, Eau Claire offers sports planners a destination that's easy to reach, easy to navigate, and ready to host. Just 90 minutes from the Minneapolis–St. Paul area and within driving distance of Chicago, Eau Claire is well positioned to welcome teams, athletes, and fans from across the Midwest.

A versatile mix of indoor and outdoor venues supports events across a wide range of sports and competition levels, with tournament-ready fields, courts, ice facilities, pools, trails, and large-scale indoor spaces. Hotels, restaurants, venues, and visitor amenities are conveniently located throughout the community, making it easy for teams to get where they need to be throughout the event.

Visit Eau Claire's sports team works alongside event organizers to help bring the details together, connecting planners with venues, accommodations, local resources, and destination support.

And there's plenty waiting beyond the competition. Eau Claire's walkable downtown, local restaurants and breweries, miles of trails, public art, live music, family attractions, and the Chippewa River give athletes and their families more to experience between games and after the final whistle.

Eau Claire has the facilities to host the event and the destination experience to make the trip worth it.**** Bring the competition, bring the crowd, and come as you are — Eau Claire is ready to host.

Visit Eau Claire

Mélange is a vocal trio featuring Chase Bucheger, Maggie Sills, and Emily Watkins (who also accompanies the group on guitar.) They play a mix of original music and covers spanning the genres of jazz, soul, folk, country, and pop.

Live Music: Mélange

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Near The Lakely: Cocktail Lounge • Midwest Eats • Live Music