On Point: Your weekly event guide for June 20 – July 1

Wednesday, June 20
Live Music: Whitehouse Players – 6PM
-Held at PJ’s, 601 N. Michigan Ave., this act marries metal guitarist Marty Cheyka with wife ans Nashville recording artist Shelby Cheyka.
Live Music: City Band – A Really Big Shew (70th Anniversary of The Ed Sullivan Show) — 7PM
-Held at the Pfiffner Park bandshell, 1100 Crosby Ave.
Thursday, June 21
Live Music: Levitt AMP Series – Lehto & Wright – 6PM
-Celtic follk rock group Lehto & Wright take the stage at Pfiffner Park on Thursday. Opening act will feature Galynne and Markondrums.
Friday, June 22
Live Music: Genesee Depot Album Release – 6PM
-Country music artists Genesee Depot will have a party for their newest album, “Distraction”. Held at Rookie’s Sports Pub, catch them live at 3465 Church St.
Live Music: Grove of Trees – 7PM
-Hosted by Central Waters, 351 Allen St. in Amherst, catch this folk/Americana band from Michigan.
Live Music: The Rising Star Mill Presents: Art Stevenson & Highwater – 7PM
-Catch what many believe is some of the best bluegrass in the state at Rising Star Mill, 3190 County Highway Q. Admission is $12
Saturday, June 23
Meet Your Maker — 10AM
-Hosted at the IDEA Center, 1039B Ellis St., a team will show attendees how to craft an olla that you can decorate and take home. Garden ollas are clay vessels that are used to efficiently water plants and gardens. Cost is $20.
Hope for Hunter Kopchinski Benefit In The Pines – 2PM
-Held those in need with this benefit for Hunter Kopchinski, held at the Portage County Fairgrounds, 186 Forest St. W. in Rosholt.
Live Music: Substyle – 5:30 p.m.
-Get your fill of blues, R&B and soul with this live performance held at Sunset Point Winery, 1201 Water St.
Support Our Slacks (S.O.S.) – 9AM
-Melissa Slack is currently battling cancer, while John Slack is fighting paralysis. You can help them out in this all-important community fundraiser and 5K run/walk. In addition, there will be a kid’s scavenger hunt on the Green Circle Trail with prizes. The event kicks off as Celebration Church, 4701 Industrial Park Rd. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/171040463567483/
Summer Solstice Bike Party – 8PM
-Join this summer party bike ride at Point Area Bicycle Service, (PABS) at 1311 Strongs Ave.
WPR’s Listener Appreciation Event – 11AM
-Hosted at Central Rivers Farmshed, 1220 Briggs St., meet your favorite WPR broadcasters as they hold this listener appreciation event.
Wednesday, June 27
Live Music: PJ’s Live: Spicy Tie Band – 6PM
-PJ’s Live series continues with local favorites, the Spicy Tie Band. PJ’s is located at 601 N Michigan Ave.
Friday, June 29
Live Music: Jerry Schmitt Trio – 8:30 PM
-Get your fill of country music at Rookie’s Sports Pub on Friday, located at 3245 Church St.
Friday, June 29 – Sunday, July 1
Riverfront Rendezvous
-Stevens Point’s very own annual Fourth of July celebration kicks off next weekend. Enjoy a full lineup of performances, including The Original Wailers, culminating in the fireworks show on Sunday night. This all takes place at Pfiffner Park, 1100 Crosby Ave.
For a full lineup, visit Riverfront Rendezvous Schedule Released