7 things to do around Wausau this week

Enjoy The Glam Band, stand-up comedy or a planetarium show!Here are seven things to do around Wausau this week:

The Glam Band

Friday, March 27 | The Grand Theater, Wausau

In celebration of 20 years of rocking the Midwest, the Glam Band is gearing up for an all-new concert experience that blends the power of a live orchestra with the electrifying edge of glam rock. This special concert will bring together the hair metal attitude you know and love with the sweeping drama of full symphonic arrangements. Fans can expect larger-than-life performances of legendary hits from Guns N’ Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, Van Halen, Whitesnake, and many more — each reimagined with dramatic strings, bold brass, and epic percussion backing The Glam Band’s signature high-energy style. Starts at 7:30 p.m. $54-$69. Grandtheater.org

Standup Comedy Night

Saturday, March 28 | Timekeeper Distillery, Wausau
Get ready for a night of big laughs, craft cocktails and great vibes at Timekeeper Distillery. A gut-busting lineup of stand-up comedians are coming to the historic depot, including Sean Patrick Moore, Gemini the Savage and Connor O’Hara. Grab a drink, settle in and enjoy a hilarious night out with friends. Seating is limited, so snag your tickets early and come laugh the night away. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, available by searching “Timekeeper Distillery” at www.exploretock.com.

Make It Up: Macramé Leaf Wall Decor

Saturday, March 28 | Marathon County Public Library, Wausau
In this session of the Make It Up series, learn simple macramé knotting techniques and create beautiful leaf designs. Dowels, beads and macramé cord will be provided so you can assemble your leaves and turn them into stunning wall décor. The goal of the Make It Up series is to learn how to make things that you would normally just purchase. It is about slow living, being mindful and putting your own handmade effort into each element of a process, while saving yourself some money and learning a new skill. All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity! Open to adults only. 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required. 715-261-7230.

Black Hole Planetarium Shows

Sunday, March 29 | Allen Blocker Planetarium, Stevens Point
Enjoy two short shows — “The Most Extreme Things in the Universe that Are Not Black Holes” and “The Largest Star in the Universe” — that follow a journey through the universe to compare black holes of all sizes and quasars, powerful blazing beacons powered by supermassive black holes devouring matter at the centers of galaxies. Shows start at 2 p.m. Free. uwsp.edu

Live Music at Sawmill Brewing Company

Saturday, March 28 | Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill
Come out and enjoy the unique stylings of Derek Byrne & Paddygrass, who play a delightful mix of Celtic, bluegrass, folk and gospel tunes, as well as some sea shanties, at Sawmill Brewing Company. Their set starts at 5 p.m.

Cookie Decorating Class

Wednesday, April 1 | Uncommon Pints, Rothschild

Hop on over to Uncommon Pints for an egg-stra sweet Easter cookie decorating class that’s sure to put a little spring in your step! From pastel icing to adorable designs, they’ll have you cracking into fun techniques and hatching cookies that are almost too cute to eat. Class includes six cookies, icing, all tools to decorate, two hours of guided instruction and a complimentary beverage. 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $45. Reserve your spot at www.bluehousecakery.com.

Absolute Cinema: “Holy Motors”

Friday, March 27 | UWSP Dreyfus Center Theater, Stevens Point
Screening this month at UWSP is Leos Carax’s 2012 film “Holy Motors.” This French surrealist fantasy follows a man who boards a limousine and is driven to nine mysterious “appointments.” From dawn to dusk, the film follows a few hours in the life of Monsieur Oscar, a shadowy character who journeys from one life to the next. He is, in turn, captain of industry, assassin, beggar, monster, family man. He seems to be playing roles, plunging headlong into each part — but there are no cameras present.