WISCONSIN RAPIDS − The Daily Tribune is highlighting local events happening in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Every week, you’ll find three local events ranging from children’s activities to festivals, learning events, performances and more. Do you have an event you want to highlight? Email event descriptions, posters, event links, photos and more details to news@wisconsinrapidstribune.com.
Amateur Comedy Open Mic Night
17Sixteen will host Unfiltered & Unqualified – Amateur Comedy Open Mic Night starting at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at 1716 Baker St. in Wisconsin Rapids. Guests can watch amateurs take their shot at standup comedy. Comics interested in performing can message 17Sixteen. After the comedy portion of the event, 17Sixteen will host karaoke. For more information, find 17Sixteen on Facebook.
Snowmobile Show & Swap
Vesper SnowDrifters will host its second annual Vesper Snowdrifters Vintage Snowmobile Show & Swap starting at 9 a.m. Jan. 17 at the Vesper Community Center, 5032 Benson Ave. in Vesper. The event will feature a wide variety of classes on display, a snowmobile swap area, Kids Choice Award with children voting for the coolest snowmobiles and food from The Daily Special food truck. Beverages, basket raffles, cash raffle and a warm sitting area will be available inside. For more information, Vesper SnowDrifters on Facebook.
Make-A-Wish fundraiser
The South Wood County Recreation Center and Make-A-Wish Wisconsin will host a Make-A-Wish Wisconsin Fundraiser Public Skate from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at 2711 16th St. S. in Wisconsin Rapids. Admission for the fundraising event will be $5, with skate rentals for $4. For more information, visit swcrc.net or find South Wood County Recreation Center on Facebook.
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This article originally appeared on Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune: 3 weekend events you don’t want to miss Jan. 15-18 in Wisconsin Rapids
Reporting by Caitlin Shuda, Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune / Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
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