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6 things to do around Wausau this week

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Laugh with the "Bored Teachers," enjoy live music or catch the WI Valley Coin Club Show! Here are six fun things to do around Wausau this week:

Bored Teachers Comedy Tour

Sunday, May 3 | The Grand Theater, Wausau
They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings and lost their last ounce of patience — and now they’re taking it out on stage! Bored Teachers is back with brand-new jokes, bigger laughs and the most relatable teacher comedy you’ll ever hear. It’s the ultimate night of laughter and solidarity for anyone who’s ever worked in education, taught a lesson, or just survived parent-teacher conferences. The funniest teacher-comedians in the world share their side-splitting stories, savage truths and hilarious classroom confessions. Starts at 3 p.m. Tickets are $40.75-$79.75. grandtheater.org

 

The Yawpers with Graham Parsons

Friday, May 1 │ Lamplight Sessions, Mosinee
Los Angeles’ high-energy, indie rock band, The Yawpers play the Lamplight Sessions with special a guest: psychadelic rocker Graham Parsons, of the Go Rounds. The Yawpers emerged from the underground rock scene of Denver in the early 2010s, carving out a reputation as one of the most visceral and uncompromising bands of the modern garage rock revival, building a following through relentless touring and word-of-mouth buzz. Their live shows are often described as explosive and unpredictable, earning them a devoted fanbase drawn to their authenticity and emotional intensity. Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $38. lamplightsessions.com

 

Wisconsin Valley Coin Club Show

Sunday, May 3 | Holiday Inn, Rothschild
Pockets will be jingling this Sunday! The annual Wisconsin Valley Coin Club show will host dealers in coins, currency, bullion and all areas of numismatics. There will be free door prize drawings and free coins for kids with activity tables. Tickets will be available for a big raffle, featuring a gold coin and other valuable numismatic items. Free admission and open to the public. Parking is also free. With 44 vendors, there is something for everyone to learn, see or purchase. Show runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Live Music at the Garage

Saturday, May 2 | The Garage, Rib Mountain

Come hear the one-and-only “country redneck rocket surgeon” Brett Westgrove at the Garage in Rib Mountain. His set kicks off at 8 p.m. brettwestgrove.com

 

Ladies Garden Tea Party

Sunday, May 3 | Willow Springs Gardens, Wausau
Celebrate spring with a traditional, beautifully decorated tea party out in the lovely countryside. Guests will relish in some special treats and tea sandwiches, little salad sides, fresh fruits and dessert beyond the usual flair. A very floral photo backdrop is avaialbe to caputre guests in their spring bonets, fresh floral dresses and white gloves. Guests are invited to create a fresh flroal bouquet to take home. $20 for adults, $8 children 11 and under. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reservations required, call 715-675-1171. willowspringsgardens.com

 

Mama I’m A Big Girl Now

Thursday, May 7 | The Grand Theater, Wausau
Join Broadway’s beloved leading ladies — Kerry Butler, Laura Bell Bundy and Marissa Jaret Winokur — as they reunite for the first time since opening “Hairspray” together for a spectacular night of music, laughter and heartfelt memories in “Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now.” You know them from their iconic roles in “Legally Blonde” and “Beetlejuice,” but now they’re back together with props, wigs and full choreo to celebrate two decades of friendship taking you on a journey of their origins to “Hairspray,” their lives and careers after, finding love and becoming “Mama’s” themselves. It’s a joy bomb wrapped in a dazzling array of popular songs that will have you laughing, crying, and reminiscing. Starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $35. grandtheater.org

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