Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
Good morning, Oshkosh.
🏘️ Community
Oshkosh’s Menominee Park Zoo stays free this summer with extended hours from Saturday at 9 a.m. to Sept.
27. The park at 520 Pratt Trail features wolf, elk, otter, eagle and bear exhibits plus free entry programs starting in June—like National Black Bear Day on June 10.
🎭 Culture
Oshkosh's Waterfest returns to the Leach Amphitheater for six Thursday nights with national acts including Hairball, Vertical Horizon, Starship and Little River Band.
The series begins on June 18 at 5:45 p.m.—teachers get free admission—and tickets or season passes are at the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce on Jackson Street.
🎓 Education
UW-Oshkosh is starting summer projects, burying long-exposed pipes and demolishing three under-used dorms to improve campus infrastructure for the upcoming Polk Library project.
The work begins as graduation progresses and green spaces will replace old dorms (pending future development).
🎉 Oshkosh Events
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Copper Box Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — Thelma Sadoff Center For the Arts — Free entry — Experience an energetic live performance from Copper Box combining folk, polka, rock, blues, and jazz.
KPop Dance Camp
1:30 – 3:30 PM — Richard's School of the Dance — Register now — Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of KPop dance with this exciting summer camp.
Tabletop Minions Expo 2026
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center — $12 — Experience wargaming demos, painting classes, and open play with vendors at this exciting convention.
KPop Dance Camp
1-3 p.m. — Richard's School of the Dance — Register today — Dive into KPop dance with energetic sessions for all skill levels.
Backdrop Painting Workshop
3-4 p.m. — Oshkosh Public Library — Materials provided — Get creative and paint a theater backdrop in this fun, hands-on workshop.
2nd Annual Oshkosh's Funniest Comedian (Preliminary Round 2)
7-10 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness the best up-and-coming standup comedians battle for laughs and glory in a thrilling crowd-driven competition.
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