6 things to do around Wausau this week

Celebrate Elvis live, craft felt Easter eggs, or snowshoe by candlelight! Here are six things to do around Wausau on this week:

 

Hot Club of Cowtown & Tyler Hilton Celebrate Elvis

Friday, Feb. 27 | The Grand Theater, Wausau
Known for its legendary catalogue, including the early albums of Elvis Presley, Sun Studios has left its mark on the history of rock music. In 2005, Tyler Hilton was cast to play the legendary rock star in the blockbuster biopic “Walk The Line,” starring Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash. Now Tyler has teamed up with the inimitable string trio Hot Club of Cowtown, bringing Elvis’s hits from the Sun Studio years to life on stage across the country. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $34-$64. grandtheater.org

 

Snowshoe Hike & Wine Flight

Saturday, Feb. 28 | Stable Hands Equine Therapy Center, Wausau
Embrace the warm glow of candlelight across the snow while peppering your palate with a variety of delicious and intriguing wines at the Snowshoe Hike and Wine Flight. Wine not your thing? Enjoy hot and cold refreshments and snacks around the cozy campfire. While you’re at it, test your luck among the raffle baskets and 50/50 raffle. If using snowshoes, bring your own. Free admission, though donations are accepted. All to benefit Stable Hands, an equine therapy center dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and health for special needs individuals by improving physical, emotional, cognitive and social development. stablehandstherapy.com

 

Easter Egg Felting Workshop

Saturday, Feb. 28 | The Copper Mug, Wausau
Come hatch a half dozen Easter eggs -- the easy way! This workshop teaches you how to create decorative Easter eggs out of wool felt. Make one or stay and finish all six. This class is perfect for new or veteran felters. All supplies included. Extra supplies will be available for purchase to complete more eggs for yourself or to give as gifts. Know that felting needles are very sharp and there is a chance you could poke yourself. Attendees will need to use repetitive motion with their hands and wrists. Starts at 9 a.m. The workshop fee is $45. http://square.link/u/tkVU3vJx

 

Live Music at the Glass Hat

Friday, Feb. 27 | The Glass Hat, Wausau
Enjoy a variety of music from Green Bay’s Jesse Fuller at the Glass Hat in Wausau. His set starts at 9:30 p.m.

 

STEM Scientist Club

Tuesday, March 3 | UWSP-Wausau Campus Fieldhouse Classroom, Wausau

Designed for kids who are passionate about science, technology and engineering, this program offers a fun and collaborative environment where creativity meets learning. Participants will explore fascinating STEM concepts through hands-on activities, experiments and challenges that spark curiosity and inspire innovation. Whether you’re designing tech, experimenting with chemistry or tackling engineering problems, you’ll have the chance to explore your interests while making new friends who share your passions! Sponsored by Wausau & Marathon County Parks, Recreation & Forestry. $10 per class. 5:30-7 p.m. Register at tinyurl.com/4m39f43y

 

Absolute Cinema: “Ivan’s Childhood”

Friday, Feb. 27 | UWSP Dreyfus Center Theater, Stevens Point
Screening this month at UWSP is Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1962 film “Ivan’s Childhood.” This Soviet war drama tells the story of orphaned boy Ivan, whose parents were killed by the invading German forces, and his experiences during World War II. This was Tarkovsky’s first feature film, won him critical acclaim and made him internationally known. Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at givebutter.com/vP7WAU