EVENTS & LIVE MUSIC
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EVENT - Dancing with the Stars Watch Party
EVERY TUESDAY STARTING OCTOBER 13, 2026, 7:00 PM
Eat, drink, judge, repeat. Watch Dancing with the Stars on the big screen with a whole room of fans, score every dance with judging paddles, and enjoy DWTS-inspired cocktails and nightly giveaways. Come a little early to grab a spot and order dinner before the opening number.
Hosted by The Hot Spot Lake Country with Smoke on the Water. Open to everyone. Reservations recommended: call 262-468-5012.
LIVE MUSIC - Nashville's Michael Scott Performing Live in Okauchee
POSTPONED due to the Brewers vs. Dodgers playoff game. New date coming soon.
Michael Scott is bringing the FULL BAND to Smoke on the Water for a Friday night of live music on the lake.
Milwaukee-raised and Nashville pro, Michael Scott brings high-energy country with a rock-and-roll edge and the kind of live show built for a Friday night crowd.
He's shared stages with some of country music's biggest names, including Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and Reba McEntire, mixing original music with country favorites you'll want to sing along to.
Come early, grab dinner and make a night of it.
BIKE RIDE - Fall Colorama Ride for Fisher House
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 9AM
Ride through Lake Country fall color and raise money for Fisher House Wisconsin. New for 2026, the ride starts and ends at Smoke on the Water.
Fisher House gives military and veterans' families a free, home-like place to stay while a loved one receives care at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center.
9AM on-site registration. 10:45AM riders' meeting. 11AM kickstands up. Stops at Bryant's Dousman House, Knucklehead Pub and Stolley's Hogg Alley, then back to Smoke.
Stick around for the Packers after-party. Packers vs. Cowboys, Sunday Night Football, 7:20PM.
$25 per rider or passenger. All net proceeds go to Fisher House.
LIVE MUSIC - Pretty Vicious
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 8PM
Pretty Vicious is making their live debut at Smoke on the Water on Okauchee Lake.
They're a female-fronted Southeast Wisconsin cover band playing a high-energy mix of rock, alternative, pop, pop-punk and party favorites spanning multiple decades, with a fresh setlist built around keeping the night moving.
Music starts at 8:00PM. 21+.
Come early and make a night of it. Grab dinner at Smoke on the Water before the show. Reservations are highly recommended.
Book table reservations here:
EVENT - Okauchee Business Trick or Treat
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026, 5:45 TO 8:00 PM, DOWNTOWN OKAUCHEE
Grab your costumes and candy buckets for an evening in Downtown Okauchee. The night starts with a pumpkin lighting at the roundabout at 5:45 PM, then business trick or treating and Touch-A-Truck from 6 to 8 PM, with fire trucks, dump trucks, excavators and tractors to explore.
The first 300 kids get a free trick or treat bag. Hosted by the Okauchee Area Business Association.
LIVE MUSIC - Maddie Jo Duo
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026, 8:00 PM
Modern country attitude, classic country favorites and a whole lot of rock and roll. The Milwaukee-area singer jumps from Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert and Shania Twain to Bon Jovi, AC/DC and Guns N' Roses.
Come early for Friday Fish Fry and dinner before Maddie Jo takes the stage at 8 PM.
LIVE MUSIC - Kris & Dani Crow
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 8 PM
Kris & Dani Crow bring acoustic harmonies and witty banter for an engaging, feel-good evening. They're also known for playing with the 5 Card Studs.
Grab a fish fry and an old fashioned before the show!
EVENT - 5th Annual Take it to Heart
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026, 11:30 AM
Packers vs. Vikings on the big screen, bold bites, prize-packed raffles and fun for little fans. This Packers-themed fundraiser supports Children's Wisconsin's Herma Heart Institute and children with congenital heart defects.
EVENT - Party Like It's 1999!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026, 6:30 TO 10:30 PM
A throwback dance party for women 40+. DJ-spun 80s, 90s and 00s jams, non-stop dancing, sing-along anthems, cocktails and mocktails.
The first two parties packed the dance floor with 200+ women. Reserved tables are sold out, but come solo or bring your crew. Once the music starts, everybody dances together. Hosted by The Hot Spot Lake Country.
LIVE MUSIC - The Bar Downs LIVE on Thanksgiving Eve
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 8 PM
The Bar Downs are back for the 3rd annual Thanksgiving Eve bash at their favorite party spot on Okauchee Lake.
They've sold out every past show here, so if you want a table, get here early or lock in dinner reservations now.
Expect:
High-energy crowd favorites from the '80s through the 2000s
Big sing-along moments
Rock, pop, country and throwback hits
A packed house from the first song to last call
Grab your crew, order dinner, and make a night of it. This one fills up fast every time.
Get dinner reservations now, the best times sell out fast. Or call 262-468-5012 during business hours.
