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May 2022
Kewaunee International Carp Championship
A "Big 3" event, with 100% payout. All anglers must hold a valid WI fishing license, a catch-and-release competition. For details, visit kewaunee.org. $250/entry fee.
Find out more »Community Open House
9am-12pm. Family Art Day. Families will work together to make whimsical plants inspired by the work of artist duo Chiaozza. Participants will create colorful painted papers, then cut and exchange pieces to paste into vibrant vegetation from their imagination. 11am-2pm. Artist demos in painting, drawing, printmaking and more. Take a self-guided tour, listen to live music and enjoy games on the lawn. Held in collaboration with Write On, Door County.
Find out more »Community Open House
10am-6pm. Participate in a Hike & Write, exploring the trails and writing along the way. Themed activity books available. Refreshments available in the center with writing prompts. 5-7:30pm. International Poetry Potluck. The theme for this potluck is the Middle East. Participants are asked to bring a Middle Eastern dish to share, as well as a poem by a Middle Eastern poet or about the Middle East. Held in collaboration with Peninsula School of Art.
Find out more »Breakfast Club
Timeless '80s singalongs and dance hits that'll get your blood pumping.
Find out more »The Cherry Tones & the Conway Family Band
Hits and gems from the past, present and future.
Find out more »Karaoke
Sing it out and have some fun!
Find out more »Mac Powell
5pm. Doors open. 6pm. Former front-man and lead singer of Christian rock band, Third Day. $25/ticket.
Find out more »Kewaunee International Carp Championship
A "Big 3" event, with 100% payout. All anglers must hold a valid WI fishing license, a catch-and-release competition. For details, visit kewaunee.org. $250/entry fee.
Find out more »Baileys Harbor Farmers Market
Browse locally made & grown products from Door County farmers and artisans featuring everything from produce to handmade clothing. For more information, visit baileysharbor.doorcounty.com.
Find out more »Ellison Bay Spring Art Crawl
A springtime tradition since 1998, the EBA crawl includes an impressive and diverse collective of potters, painters, a coffee shop/bakery, a folk school, fiber and leather artisans, a cider house and photographers. Pick up maps at the Ellison Bay Welcome Center. Visit facebook.com/EllisonBayArts for details.
Find out more »Grand Opening
The grand opening of the Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower. A brief ceremony will be followed by the Museum’s tugboat John Purves leading the nationwide #MaritimeHonors salute (12pm).
Find out more »Yacht Open House
Captain Bill Wons will welcome guests aboard the Leah Helen, a 39-foot Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389, and the Alissa Joy, a 35-foot Beneteau Oceanis sailboat.
Find out more »Mickey Grasso
A rock n' roll music machine.
Find out more »Docent-Led Hikes
The terrain is a bit rugged in places, and sturdy walking shoes are highly recommended. The 2-hour walks leave from the Jens Jensen Visitor Center. Free.
Find out more »Door County League Baseball
Institute @ West Jacksonport. Egg Harbor @ Kolberg. Washington Island @ Sister Bay. Maplewood @ Baileys Harbor.
Find out more »“Slow Food”
Peter and Irene are empty-nesters looking to celebrate their big anniversary with a nice night out, but Stephen, their server, has other ideas. This hilarious comedy asks what we want from life when what we need is something to eat. For more information, visit thirdavenueplayworks.org.
Find out more »String Benders
A combination of Dave Steffen and Vic Ferrari bands. Playing outside at the Tiki Bar.
Find out more »Gary Weber
Finger picking guitar.
Find out more »“Art”
Originally a French play by Yasmin Reza. Serge, indulging his penchant for modern art, buys a large, expensive, completely white painting. Marc is horrified, and their relationship suffers considerable strain as a result of their differing opinions about what constitutes "art." Yvan, caught in the middle of the conflict, tries to please and mollify both of them. Held in the Inside/Outside Space. Presented by Footlight Theatre.
Find out more »Spring Hike
Join the naturalist for a leisurely afternoon ramble through Ida Bay, looking for spring wildflowers. Migrating birds will be a bonus. Meet at the parking lot at the intersection of Canal Road and Buffalo Ridge Trail, 1195 Canal Road.
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