{"id":2502785,"date":"2026-07-15T09:31:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T09:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2502785"},"modified":"2026-07-15T09:31:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T09:31:07","slug":"manitowoc-weekend-events-include-sand-art-and-live-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/manitowoc-weekend-events-include-sand-art-and-live-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Manitowoc weekend events include sand art and live music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-9b09e4bb-5eaf-37c9-9bf1-28f6a9fdf170\">\n<header class=\"flex justify-between items-start\"\/>\n<div class=\"flex items-start justify-between w-full mt-[7px] mb-4 flex-row\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center space-x-2.5\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:icon;slk:USA TODAY;\" href=\"https:\/\/uw-media.usatoday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative h-full\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col border-l border-gray-400 ml-4 pl-2.5\" style=\"border-left-width:1px\">\n<div class=\"relative\">\n<p><span class=\"author-name font-bold uppercase text-[13px] leading-[21px] text-[color:--base-font-color]\">Visit Manitowoc, Special to Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin<\/span><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"text-black text-xs bg-white absolute right-[10px] top-[20px]\">&#8230; See more<\/button><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-[.923em] text-[#808080] font-semibold leading-[19px]\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-15T09:11:39.000Z\">Wed, July 15, 2026 at 9:11 AM UTC<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-body\">\n<p>MANITOWOC \u2013 Looking for fun things to do in Manitowoc this weekend? From towering sand sculptures and Lake Michigan views aboard the S.S. Badger to live music, theater and art, here are some can&#8217;t-miss events to put on your calendar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Masquers stage &#8216;Vintage Hitchock&#8217;: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Masquers turn up the suspense with 'Vintage Hitchcock';elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/masquers-turn-suspense-vintage-hitchcock-100249878.html\">Masquers turn up the suspense with &#8216;Vintage Hitchcock&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival brings giant beach art to Manitowoc<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p><strong>What to know:<\/strong> See massive works of art at the fourth annual Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival at the newly renovated Red Arrow Park &amp; Beach. Throughout the weekend, semi-pro sand sculptors will create large sculptures in the beach sand. An amateur competition will take place Saturday. Attendees can watch and chat with competing sculptors, enjoy live performances, play S.S. Badger Bingo, and visit food trucks, cold drink stands and vendor booths. Spectators can vote for their favorite sculpture for the People&#8217;s Choice award from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Red Arrow Park &amp; Beach, 1931 S. Ninth St.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p><strong>Cost and information:<\/strong> Free. A suggested $5 donation supports Manitowoc Sunrise Rotary&#8217;s charitable community efforts. For full event details and to enter the amateur competition, go to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:www.visitmanitowoc.com\/wssf;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visitmanitowoc.com\/wssf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.visitmanitowoc.com\/wssf<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read more about the festival: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Red Arrow Park to host Wisconsin Sand Sculpting competition July 18-19;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/red-arrow-park-host-wisconsin-090908053.html\">Red Arrow Park to host Wisconsin Sand Sculpting competition July 18-19<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Take a Lake Michigan shoreline cruise aboard the S.S. Badger<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p><strong>What to know:<\/strong> Sail the Manitowoc coastline aboard the S.S. Badger Lake Michigan car ferry. During the two-hour Shoreline Cruise, passengers can enjoy the historic vessel without going too far from home. The cruise includes music by Henry Herig, appetizers and desserts. Drinks will be available for purchase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Boarding begins at 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> S.S. Badger dock, 900 S. Lakeview Drive<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\"\/><\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">See &#8216;Evil Dead the Musical&#8217; at the Mikadow Theatre<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:960px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"The Mikadow Theatre stages 'Evil Dead the Musical' July 17-19.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/1D683D40138EB11DACB94F4F0C928818E26B46D7EB0ECC5E191896C565DC47E3\/subgraphmysterio\/resizefit_w960_h640;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Faol_usatoday_us_articles_590%2F084d611aadc06147840be9a594f736ae\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>The Mikadow Theatre stages &#8216;Evil Dead the Musical&#8217; July 17-19.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p><strong>What to know:<\/strong> &#8220;Evil Dead the Musical&#8221; continues for a second weekend. The show combines elements of the cult classic films &#8220;The Evil Dead&#8221; and &#8220;Evil Dead 2&#8221; into one funny, bloody, over-the-top theatrical experience. The musical follows five college students who go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them into demons. There&#8217;s even a splatter zone where part of the audience gets covered in fake blood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18; 3 p.m. Sunday, July 19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Mikadow Theatre, 1118 Washington St.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p><strong>Cost and information:<\/strong> Tickets range from $34 to $45. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:mikadow.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mikadow.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">mikadow.com<\/a>. This production is rated R.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Rahr-West Art Museum hosts Art of Conversation with John Olbrantz<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:960px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Manitowoc's Rahr-West Art Museum, 610 N. Eighth St., was established as a cultural center in 1950, after the house was donated by Clara Rahr for public use in 1941.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/092374B8E0DFF5A3603013ACB6DC4BF9D11744E1208975B9EE6B8BB12606AF8F\/subgraphmysterio\/resizefit_w960_h640;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Faol_usatoday_us_articles_590%2Fadda7801aa0d9aa365736d97c843607c\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Manitowoc&#8217;s Rahr-West Art Museum, 610 N. Eighth St., was established as a cultural center in 1950, after the house was donated by Clara Rahr for public use in 1941.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p><strong>What to know:<\/strong> Attend the latest installment of Art of Conversation, featuring a discussion with John Olbrantz, curator of &#8220;Antiquity Unveiled,&#8221; now on display at the Rahr-West Art Museum. Olbrantz is the Maribeth Collins Director of the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. During the discussion, he will trace David Roberts&#8217; colorful career and discuss the exhibit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> 2 p.m. Thursday, July 16<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Rahr-West Art Museum, 610 N. Eighth St.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\"\/><\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Where to hear live music in Manitowoc this weekend<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:960px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Live music is at PetSkull and The Wharf this weekend.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/BB83DD39D12BEDAF0DD1EDE0A2563E02F884626C282B1D40437E66EBBEF2C57E\/subgraphmysterio\/resizefit_w960_h640;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Faol_usatoday_us_articles_590%2F3c39baddc7eb0a35feaaefe651292080\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Live music is at PetSkull and The Wharf this weekend.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Grab some friends and enjoy live music across Manitowoc this weekend.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading\">Friday, July 17, live music in Manitowoc<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Glas Hamr at PetSkull Brewing (1015 Buffalo St.), 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Boogie and the Yo-Yoz at The Wharf (606 Quay St.), 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"heading\">Saturday, July 18, live music in Manitowoc<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Torn \u2013 Tribute to Creed at PetSkull Brewing (1015 Buffalo St.), 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Pretty Tied Up: Guns N&#8217; Roses Tribute at The Wharf (606 Quay St.), 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"heading\">Sunday, July 19, live music in Manitowoc<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Flight Crew at The Wharf (606 Quay St.), 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Kyle Megna and the Monsoons at PetSkull Brewing (1015 Buffalo St.), 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Igor &amp; The Red Elvises at PetSkull Brewing (1015 Buffalo St.), 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Visit Manitowoc;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.htrnews.com\/search\/?q=%22visit+manitowoc%22\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Visit Manitowoc<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0is the city of\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Manitowoc's Department of Tourism;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manitowoc.org\/9\/Visitors\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Manitowoc&#8217;s Department of Tourism<\/em><\/a><em>. Find more events and live music schedules at\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:https:\/\/www.visitmanitowoc.com\/events\/;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmanitowoc.com\/events\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https:\/\/www.visitmanitowoc.com\/events\/<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:What to do in Manitowoc this weekend, July 17-19;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.htrnews.com\/story\/entertainment\/events\/2026\/07\/15\/manitowoc-weekend-events-sand-sculpting-ss-badger-live-music\/90883099007\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>What to do in Manitowoc this weekend, July 17-19<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.aol.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visit Manitowoc, Special to Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin &#8230; See more Wed, July 15, 2026 at 9:11 AM UTC MANITOWOC \u2013 Looking for fun things to do in Manitowoc this weekend? 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