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Manitowoc

Events and things to do in Manitowoc, WI, are deeply connected to the city's Lake Michigan shoreline and walkable downtown. The community calendar is anchored by a series of beloved annual festivals that take over the waterfront and city parks. Meanwhile, the historic downtown and riverfront district provides a consistent hub for live music, performing arts, and local brewery culture.

• Evenings along the riverfront are often filled with live music, with crowds gathering at the seasonal outdoor stage at The Wharf Manitowoc or inside local spots like PetSkull Brewing.
• The historic Capitol Civic Centre is a key destination for the performing arts, presenting concerts, plays, and musicals in a grand, restored theater setting.
• Major annual festivals are a huge part of local life, from the unique Sputnikfest at the Rahr-West Art Museum to the Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival at Red Arrow Park and Beach.