Friday, July 26
Northwoods Art Tour: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., July 26-28. Self-guided tour of the studios and galleries of local artists in Vilas, Oneida, Iron, Langlade and Lincoln counties Demonstrations and stories. Artwork for sale. Northwoodsarttour.com
Northwoods Wildlife Center Daily Tours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 8683 S. Blumenstein Rd., Minocqua. Tours showcase a variety of Wisconsin native raptor and scavenger species. Every half hour, appropriate for all ages. No reservations required; recommended $5 donation per person accepted. 715-356-7400 or northwoodswildlifecenter.org.
Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show: 7 p.m., Minocqua. World’s longest-running amateur waterski show. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday through mid-August. www.minaquabats.com
Minocqua Art League Open Studio: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Minocqua Community Building. Free to attend. Bring artwork in progress or that needs a little help. www.lakelandartleague.weebly.com.
South Beach (Up North) Chamber Ensemble: 7 p.m., St. Matthias Episcopal Church. Free chamber trio performs two piano trios. Free will offering appreciated. www.minocqua.org.
Minocqua Insect Fest: 5 p.m., Kemp Natural Resources Station, Woodruff. Learn about Wisconsin’s insects with UW-Madison staff; Great Wisconsin Bug Hunt. Continues Saturday, www.labs.russell.wisc.edu.

Saturday, July 27
ATV/UTV Rendezvous: 9 a.m., Three Lakes (Don Burnside Park). Barrel racing, drag racing, obstacle course, mud pit, food and beverages. www.threelakesnicoletatvclub.com.
Beer-A-Rama: 1 p.m., Torpy Park Pavilion, Minocqua. Live music, food, water, craft beer samples. Advance tickets available. Sponsored by Minocqua Lions Club. www.minocqua.org.
Forest Fest: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Trees for Tomorrow, Eagle River. Learn about Wisconsin’s timber industry including historical and modern-day techniques and equipment. Demonstrations, exhibits and hands-on activities for the whole family. www.treesfortomorrow.com
Kentuck Day Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crandon (Courthouse Square). Vendors from across the state and Midwest, food, beverages, car show. www.goforestcounty.com
Vilas County Garden Tour: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Conover/Phelps area, rain or shine. Tickets $10. View four private gardens with a variety of features. Brochures and maps available online www.eagleriver.org.
Summerfest Picnic: 3-10 p.m., Schoepke Town Hall. Raffles, car show, silent auction, food and beer, live music by Homemade Brew.
Joe Bucher’s Blues Fest: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., St. Germain Community Park. Music, smoked ribs, brisket, pork butts, silent auctions, gun raffles. Benefit for Northland Pines youth football and cheerleading. www.st-germain.com.

Sunday, July 28
Open Swim: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Heck Family Community Pool at Rhinelander High School. Free admission, sign-in required. Lap swim, family time, water basketball and more; lifeguard on duty and locker rooms are open. For more information, call 715-365-9745 or visit the school district’s website.
Music in the Park: 4-6 p.m., Koller Park, Co. Hwy W, Manitowish Waters. Featured this week: The Whitehouse Players. Free outdoor concerts Sunday afternoons through Sept. 8. Free and all are welcome, bring your own food and beverages; donations appreciated. www.music-in-the-park.com.
Hodag Water Shows: Wednesday and Sundays, 7 p.m., Hodag Park. Water ski show team performs on Boom Lake. Free admission, donations appreciated. Through Aug. 19. More information on Facebook.
Party in the Park: 3-6 p.m., Torpy Park, Minocqua. Featuring John Primer, Chicago Blues legend. Sponsored by Minocqua Island Business Association. Free admission. www.minocqua.org.

Monday, July 29
Baby Storytime: 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Rhinelander District Library. Twenty-minute program designed for ages six months to two years; simple stories, fingerplays and music. Social/playtime follows. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Snowshoe Baseball: 7:30 p.m., Lake Tomahawk. Snowhawks take on the Coaching Allstars. www.laketomahawk.org.
Rhinelander Pickleball: 7-11 a.m., daily play, Rhinelander High School tennis courts. Join in for some great outdoor fun. Also open play Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5 p.m. For more information, Nancy, 715-362-3552.

Tuesday, July 30
Bingo: 6:15 p.m., earlybird and 7 p.m. regular bingo, held Tuesday nights at the VFW in Rhinelander. Organized by Rhinelander Lions Club. For more information, [email protected]
Summer Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m., Cy Williams Park in Three Lakes. This week, Flying Blind. Bring a chair or blanket. Popcorn and water available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Three Lakes Historical Society and Museum. Rain location is the high school auditorium. 715-546-2295.
Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl Pow Wow: 7-9:30 p.m., Indian Bowl, Lac du Flambeau. Weekly thorugh Aug. 13. www.lacduflambeauchamber.com
Great Library Worm Race: 1-2:30 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. Teams must register with the Northwoods Worm Racing Federation by visiting the library’s children’s department or by calling 715-365-1070, ext. 2. Limited to 60 2-person teams. Sponsored by the Rhinelander District Library Foundation.

Wednesday, July 31
Re-Tale Shop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 25 Rives Street, next to the Rhinelander District Library. Used books and more. Open Tuesdays and the first Saturday. Run by the Friends of the Rhinelander District Library.
Hodag Water Shows: Wednesday and Sundays, 7 p.m., Hodag Park. Water ski show team performs on Boom Lake. Free admission, donations appreciated. Through Aug. 19. More information on Facebook.
Lakeland Area Mountain Biking: Wednesday night rides in the Lakeland area. Visit the LAMBO Riders Facebook Page for times and locations weekly.
Fit In The Park: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Hodag Park (beach house). Free, now through Aug. 14. Open to all. 715-362-9622.
Antique Outboard Motor Show: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., daily through Aug. 3, Tomahawk (SARA Park). For those with a passion for antique outboard motors. each day. www.aomci.org.
Concert on the Riverwalk: 7 p.m., band shell by Trig’s in Rhinelander. Featuring Act III the Dale Smith Trio. Free to attend; donations appreciated. Rain location Oneida County ADRC.
In Progress: 7-9 p.m., last Wednesday of every month, at ArtStart Rhinelander. An evening dedicated to sharing your craft, however finished it may be: storytelling, poetry, music, comedy, theater, etc. Reserve your spotlight by text, 715-550-0177 or phone, 715-362-4328.