Geneva Jam & more live music in Lake Geneva, Yerkes hosts 'Reno 911!' star
LOOK AHEAD
Take the nooks and Crannies Tour at Black Point estate & Gardens to see seldom-seen sights within the 1880s summer mansion.
Look Ahead is The Resorter's weekly event listing for the Lake Geneva area, featuring festivals, fairs, parades, concerts and more. Shows marked Local Live Music are by artists who live in the area and/or frequently play here. Please note that the following information is subject to change. Ticket prices may not include fees and taxes. Sold-out events are included on the chance that some readers may still be able to find a way to attend.
Wednesday, July 29
Local Live Music: Grant Milliren — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, 617 W. Main St., Lake Geneva, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com / calendar. Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Chicago.
Local Live Music: Dan Blitz — 5:30-8:30 p.m., Pier 290, 1 Liechty Drive, Williams Bay, pier290.com/ events.
ELO Tribute — 7 p.m., Belfry Music Theatre, 3601 Highway 67, Delavan, belfrymusictheatre.com/events. Strange Magic recreates the music of Electric Light Orchestra. Tickets $78-94. Another show is scheduled Thursday, July 30, at 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 30
Nooks and Crannies Tour — 12:30-4 p.m., Black Point Estate & Gardens, W4270 Southland Road, town of Linn. Think you know all there is to know about the historic 1880s summer manor? The Nooks and Crannies Tour offers a rare all-access tour of Black Point's three floors, including seldom-seen rooms and an exclusive glimpse at the iconic tower. Tour includes a complimentary beer or wine to toast the legacy of Conrad Seipp, the Chicago beer baron who built Black Point. Cost: $60 adults, ages 13-17 $45, ages 65 and older $58, ages 5-12 $45, and ages 5 and younger $2. Ticket link at the Facebook event page.
Local Live Music: Noah Hittner — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com /calendar.
Local Live Music: Tobias — 5:30-8:30 p.m., Pier 290, pier290.com / events.
Visit Lake Geneva Concerts in the Park: Sam Barrett Quintet — 6-8 p.m., Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, visitlakegeneva.com/events/concerts-park/ concert-week-6. The free weekly summer outdoor concert series continues. The quintet will perform music from the Great American Songbook, a collection of well-known tunes by Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and more.
Local Live Music: Craig Colson — 6-9 p.m., Mars Resort, W4098 South Shore Drive, town of Geneva, mars-resort.com / live-music-calendar.
Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce Music in the Park: Claire Kelly Music — 6-8 p.m., Reid Park Gazebo, Fontana, genevalakewest.com /fontana-music-in-the-park. Free outdoor concert series in Fontana continues. More at the link.
"Matilda the Musical" — Doors open 6:30 p.m., show starts 7 p.m., Geneva Stage, 244 Broad St., Lake Geneva, genevastage.com / matilda. The Roald Dahl story becomes a musical brought to life by local performers in this StageCraft Theatre Company production. This is the first night of performances. Future shows: Friday, July 31, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 1, 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 2, 2 p.m. Tickets start at $25.
Whitewater Lake Ski Show — 7-8 p.m., Whitewater Wharf, N7660 State Park Road, Whitewater, southernwakesunited.com. Free to attend. Find out more about Southern Wakes United Water Ski Show Team at the website.
Friday, July 31
Local Live Music: Lake County Sky Trio — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com/calendar.
The Geneva Jam 2026 — 4-9 p.m., Lake Geneva House of Music, N3241 County Road H, town of Geneva, www.LGHOM.com. A three-day summer music festival with multiple stages of live jam bands and DJs, plus a vendor market, beer garden, coffee house and more. The event is also a fundraiser for Rising Stars Music School. More dates: Saturday, Aug. 1, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets $15 presale, $20 day of. No admission charge Aug. 2.
Local Live Music: Bahama Bob — 4-7 p.m., Mars Resort, mars-resort.com /live-music-calendar.
Local Live Music: Matt Jaye — 6-9 p.m., Topsy Turvy Brewery, 727 Geneva St., Lake Geneva, topsyturvybrewery.com/events.
Nosotros Tequila Dinner — 6-9 p.m., Pier 290, 1 Liechty Drive, Williams Bay, pier290.com. A four-course dinner paired with Nosotros tequila cocktails. Tickets $150. Purchase by clicking on pop-up window at the website or by finding the event in the calendar.
SOLD OUT: Yerkes Observatory Open House: The Wonders of Physics — 6-8 p.m., Yerkes Observatory, 373 W. Geneva St., Williams Bay, yerkesobservatory.org.
Local Live Music: Luke Schmitt — 7-10 p.m., Mars Resort.
Local Live Music: Whalen & Guest — 7-11 p.m., Pier 290, pier290.com /events.
Supertramp Tribute — 7 p.m., Belfry Music Theatre, belfrymusictheatre.com /events. Dreamer performs. Tickets $78-94. Another show is set for Saturday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m.
Movie in the Park— Dusk, Riverview Park, 1588 Mill St., town of Lyons. "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" will be shown. Free admission, free popcorn. Guests can bring their own snacks, soft drinks, blankets and chairs.
Saturday, Aug. 1
Ride to Mars — Noon-3 p.m., Mars Resort, houseofharleydavidson.com /event /48994/rideto-mars. House of Harley Davidson and Arrowsmith's Gun and Archery Shop host a motorcycle meet-up at Mars Resort, with live music, food, drinks, prizes and more. The Terry Byrne Band will perform. See link for more.
Local Live Music: Scott Huffman — Noon-4 p.m., Pier 290, pier290.com / events.
Local Live Music: Dawley & Sadler — 2-5 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com / calendar.
Local Live Music: Dog House Roses — 4-7 p.m., Mars Resort, mars-resort.com /live-music-calendar.
Local Live Music: Scott Huffman — 6-9 p.m., Topsy Turvy Brewery, topsyturvybrewery.com/events.
SOLD OUT: Thomas Lennon and His Informal Reading of "Prairie Dog" — 6-7:15 p.m., Yerkes Observatory, yerkesobservatory.org. Did you know that the actor/writer who plays Lt. Jim Dangle on "Reno 911!" wrote a new one-person play about Frank Lloyd Wright? Lennon, also of MTV sketch show "The State" and numerous films, will host a first-of-its-kind performance at Yerkes. Event is intended for ages 19 and older. Ticket purchase link unavailable as of press time.
Local Live Music: Chris Kohn — 7-10 p.m., Mars Resort.
Local Live Music: Telstar — 7-11 p.m., Pier 290, pier290.com /events.
Icons of Country: Jason Aldean/Luke Bryan Tribute — 7-9 p.m., Phoenix Park Bandshell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan, phoenixparkbandshell.com. Part of the park's free concert series. Visit website for more.
Sunday, Aug. 2
Local Live Music: Terry Byrne — Noon-4 p.m., Pier 290, pier290.com /events.
Local Live Music: Thompson Duo — 2-5 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com/calendar.
Local Live Music: Eric Carlson — 6-9 p.m., Mars Resort, mars-resort.com / live-music-calendar.
Local Live Music: Mark & Gretch — 4-7 p.m., Mars Resort.
Monday, Aug. 3
Local Live Music: SRG Jazz — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com/calendar.
Tuesday, Aug. 4
Local Live Music: Kenny of Sundown Crowd — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com /calendar.
