7 things to do around Wausau this week

Catch the amazing Peking Acrobats, play innocent at a murder mystery dinner, or get down with Ricky Skaggs! Here are seven things to do around Wausau on this week:

The Peking Acrobats

Thursday, Feb. 19 | The Grand Theater, Wausau
For 32 years, the Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs, and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45-$73. grandtheater.org

Murder Mystery Dinner

Feb. 20 & 21 | Willow Springs Gardens, Wausau
Don’t just go to a thrilling show, be part of it! The murder mystery dinner at Willow Spring’s Gardens invites guests to participate in a murder mystery plot by assuming a character and helping discover the killer, all while enjoying a lavish buffet of appetizers, dinner and dessert. This mystery is set at the debut party of a traveling circus company, attended by all sorts of Big Top performers. Tickets are $60. Arrive no earlier than 5:15 for character assignments, dinner and mystery begins at 6 p.m. willowspringsgardens.com

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

Sunday, Feb. 22 │ Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School

Legendary American musician, singer, producer and a child prodigy on the mandolin, Ricky Skaggs is known for his pivotal role in bringing country and bluegrass to mainstream success in the 1980s, earning numerous awards and a Grand Ole Opry membership. Skaggs’ band Kentucky Thunder are known for their incredible musicianship, featuring razor-sharp pickin’ and crisp vocal harmonies, blending traditional bluegrass, country, and gospel and making for an electrifying, multi-generational musical experience. Starts at 4 p.m. $75. rubbersoulproductions.com

Live Music at Bull Falls Brewing Company

Saturday, Feb. 21 | Bull Falls Brewing Co, Wausau
Enjoy the unique bluegrass string stylings of Dig Deep at Bull Falls Brewing Co in Wausau. Their set starts at 7 p.m.

STEM Saturday

Saturday, Feb. 21 | Children’s Imaginarium, Wausau
This special event with 4-H Marathon County explores hands-on activities that spark curiosity, encourage activity and deepen learning through interactive experiences. Starts at 1 p.m. childrensimaginarium.org

Breakfast with Tiffanys

Saturday, Feb. 21 | Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
Catch up with Woodson Art Museum staff in the “Tiffany or Ti-phony?” galleries over coffee and treats from Kreger’s Bakery and view this monumental exhibition in the museum before it opens for the day. Gorgeous gilded-age colors are shining through the museum with the largest traveling exhibition of Tiffany lamps to date. Starting with a seemingly simple question — is a lamp genuine Tiffany or a deliciously deceptive Ti-phony? — this exhibition sheds light on an unexpected tale of innovation, desire, and imitation. Tiffany or Ti-phony culminates with an alluring assortment of genuine and fake lamps, and an opportunity for viewers to reflect on how they have experienced the influence of Tiffany lamps. Starts at 9:30 a.m. Free refreshments.

Stained Glass for Beginners

Sunday, Feb. 22 | K & P Customs, Wausau
Ready to get crafty? Spend a fun afternoon creating your own stained glassed blujay! This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners looking to learn a new skill. No experience necessary, all materials will be provided with the guidance you’ll need to create a beautiful display in your home. Crafters will work on foiling, burnishing and soldering their items to completion. The workshop generally takes 2-2.5 hours. Tickets are $55. Starts at 11 a.m. Reserve your spot at: square.link/u/6lnhRQ48.