Forge Theater

11/16/2024

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08/11/2024

*TOMAHAWK ROOM TONIGHT*

…our weekend run closes out tonight in Chippewa Falls at one of the Valley’s best spots: .room! The bar will be open and will be making up some delicious small plates.

Doors at 5, show at 6:30. Hope you’ll join us for our very last performance of “Every Brilliant Thing”.

08/10/2024

*TONIGHT AT THE NUCLEUS*

The Nuke’s own Paige Vasel brings her powerhouse performance to some familiar confines as Night 3 heads to on Water Street in EC. Customers, co-workers, and all other Eau Clairians are invited to come see the show + support Paige.

Doors at 6, show at 7:30, all ages welcome, no ticket purchase required (donations welcome, though!).

The Nuke kitchen will also be fixing up a special menu just for tonight:

• Greek Freak Flatbread  (contains gluten)
whipped feta, regular feta, caramelized onions, sauteed spinach, strawberry fig jam, and toasted almonds; can add chicken and/or bacon

• Veggie Flatbread  (vegan, contains gluten)
hummus, roasted red pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes, and basil

Blueberry Flatbread (contains gluten)
blueberries, honey goat cheese, caramelized onions topped with arugula, scallions, and balsamic glaze; can add chicken and/or bacon

*** gluten-free option will be the blueberry flatbread as a salad

Reservations not required but recommended to guarantee a seat. Email us at [email protected] to claim yours!

08/08/2024

*CHEERS*

4 nights of pop-ups start tonight at , and at all 4 shows our specially brewed beer from nonic (Frederick’s Farmhouse with Elderberry) will be available—it’s delicious!

Tonight & tomorrow we’re at brewery nonic in Menomonie, shows at 7:30 both nights. No reservation required, but bring a lawn chair.

Saturday night we’re at in Eau Claire. Doors at 6, show at 7:30. Reservations recommended (email or DM us).

And Sunday we’re closing things out at .room in Chippewa Falls. Doors at 5, show at 6:30. Reservations recommended.

…see you soon, Chippewa Valley! 🍻

08/07/2024

Attendees of our first run of “Every Brilliant Thing” were invited to write down something they find brilliant and life-affirming, and perhaps unsurprisingly many of the post-its ended up being about food.

Well…good news for all you hungry foodies considering attending this weekend’s pop-ups: there’s going to be some really good eating!

THU at come early and enjoy one of the area’s best food trucks (Stacked) serving up starting at 5!

SAT at the kitchen is whipping up a special menu of delicious flatbreads including the following:

• Greek Freak Flatbread (whipped feta, regular feta, caramelized onions, sauteed spinach, strawberry fig jam, and toasted almonds; can add chicken and/or bacon)

• Veggie Flatbread (hummus, roasted red pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes, and basil)

• Blueberry Flatbread (blueberries, honey goat cheese, caramelized onions topped with arugula, scallions, and balsamic glaze; can add chicken and/or bacon)

(The gluten free option will be the blueberry flatbread as a salad)

+ SUN at .room celebrated local chef Nate Berg () will be making up some incredible small plates.

…limited seats available for Nucleus & Tomahawk Room events, ensure yours by emailing us at [email protected]

08/06/2024

So excited to be back with four more performances of “Every Brilliant Thing” this week starring Paige Vasel!

Thursday & Friday -
Saturday -
Sunday - .room

…the Stacked food truck will be serving at brewery nonic on Thursday ahead of the show, on Saturday The Nucleus has a special menu lined up for attendees, and on Sunday will be making some delicious small plates.

Additionally you can enjoy the specially brewed limited edition Frederick’s Farmhouse by brewery nonic at all four pop-ups!

In short: great show + great performer + great venues + great food + great beer = one seriously great time.

Limited seating, reserve your spot by emailing us at [email protected]

08/06/2024

*THIS WEEK*

Forge Theater’s production of “Every Brilliant Thing” is back for 4 pop-up performances across the Chippewa Valley! Hope you’ll make plans to join us at one of the following shows:

• Thursday, 8/8 at 7:30 - brewery nønic (Menomonie)
• Friday, 8/9 at 7:30 - brewery nønic (Menomonie)
• Saturday, 8/10 at 7:30 - The Nucleus (Eau Claire)
• Sunday, 8/11 at 6:30 - Tomahawk Room (Chippewa Falls)

Enjoy a special food menu at both & .room shows + ’s specially brewed beer Frederick’s Farmhouse with Elderflower at all four.

Limited seats available for The Nucleus and Tomahawk Room shows, so reserve yours in advance by emailing us at [email protected]

08/02/2024

A week from today our first of 4 pop-up performances will be happening at brewery nønic, with two nights at the brewery as part of their outdoor theater series.

More info / RSVP here:

EVERY BRILLIANT THING at brewery nønic (Night 1)

EVERY BRILLIANT THING at brewery nønic (Night 2)

07/30/2024

How we’ll feel if you don’t come to one of our pop-up shows next weekend!

• Thursday, 8/8 - brewery nønic (Menomonie)
• Friday, 8/9 - brewery nønic (Menomonie)
• Saturday, 8/10 - The Nucleus (Eau Claire)
• Sunday, 8/11 - Tomahawk Room (Chippewa Falls)

Full details on each show coming this week.

07/24/2024

Excited to say that at all four pop-up performances next month a specially brewed beer from will be available for purchase!

Introducing Fredrick’s Farmhouse with Elderflower.

Like Forge’s production of “Every Brilliant Thing” itself this brew was a team effort, but one person really carries the whole thing: big thanks to Levi, who is to this beer what Paige is to this show.

Experience the show + enjoy Frederick’s Farmhouse:
• Thursday, 8/8 - brewery nønic (Menomonie)
• Friday, 8/9 - brewery nønic (Menomonie)
• Saturday, 8/10 - The Nucleus (Eau Claire)
• Sunday, 8/11 - Tomahawk Room (Chippewa Falls)

(Please note: reservations required for Nucleus and Tomahawk Room shows. Email [email protected] to confirm seats!)

07/17/2024

WE'RE BACK!!!

Forge Theater is excited to announce the return of Every Brilliant Thing for one weekend only. There will be a final chance to see it right here in Eau Claire and we'll also be bringing it to Menomonie & Chippewa Falls for the first time. Here's the when and the where:

• Thursday, 8/8 - brewery nønic (Menomonie)
• Friday, 8/9 - brewery nønic (Menomonie)
• Saturday, 8/10 - The Nucleus (Eau Claire)
• Sunday, 8/11 - Tomahawk Room (Chippewa Falls)

Full details on each show to come, and all four will be pay-what-you-wish. Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for more!