Manitowoc can't-miss events include quilt show, symphony concert and craft fair

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MANITOWOC - Here's your look at can't-miss events in Manitowoc this week. For more events and live music schedules, go to https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/events/.

1. See artistic quilts at the Expo

Just like cookies, blankets are better when they are made with love. And what type of blanket is more special than a handmade quilt?

This weekend, head to the Manitowoc County Expo Center, 4921 Expo Drive, for Quilts from the Heart Quilt Show.

Included will be artistic handmade quilts, food and refreshments, vendors, raffles, a youth area and more.

The event is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 15-16. Admission is $6. Find more information and see some of the quilts by going to Patch of Lakeshore Quilter’s Facebook page.

2. Listen to Romantic Era hits

Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra performs.
Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra performs.

Continuing its POPS! Concert series, Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra is putting on its Romantic Era Pops concert, which highlights music from three beloved composers from that era: Beethoven, Brahms and Grieg.

The concert is at the Capitol Civic Centre, 913 S. Eighth St., at 7:30 p.m. April 15.

You can get your tickets now by going to cccshows.org or calling 920-683-2184.

3. Check out the Craft & Vendor Fair

Sign outside Citizen Park Recreation Center, 930 N. 18th St., Manitowoc.
Sign outside Citizen Park Recreation Center, 930 N. 18th St., Manitowoc.

Let your crafty side run wild at the Friends of Citizen Park Rec Center’s Craft & Vendor Fair.

With more than 45 vendors, brat and burger fry, bucket raffle, and baked goods, you can feed your creativity and your belly.

This event is held at the Rollaire Skate Center, 930 N. 18th St., from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. April 15 and serves as a fundraiser for building improvements.

4. Meet other writers over coffee

Channel your inner writer and meet other writers at Creative Exploration: A Poetry Studio at LaDeDa Books & Beans, 1624 New York Ave., Manitowoc, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 15.

This is a free event and writers of all skill levels and ages are welcome to come and try out writing prompts and enjoy some coffee and light snacks.

5. Jam out at karaoke night

Warm up your vocal chords and bring some friends out to the The Wharf, 606 Quay St., from 7 to 11 p.m. April 15 for Karaoke Night!

It’s your chance to step up to the mic and show the world what you’ve got, or sit back and sip on cold drinks or munch on some good eats while your share a good laugh with friends.

Visit Manitowoc is the City of Manitowoc's Department of Tourism. Email tourism@manitowoc.org, call 920-686-3508 or go to Visit Manitowoc's downtown Visitor Center, 824 S. Eighth St., open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays (closed holidays). For more about upcoming events, follow @VisitManitowoc on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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