• Funk N Spuds & Maria and the Coins

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Embark on a musical journey with Funk N Spuds, a dynamic ensemble that emerged from the heart of Minneapolis in early 2020. What started as a whimsical obsession with potatoes and jazz between brothers Martin and Max evolved into a powerhouse of musical innovation. This collective, comprising seasoned musicians from across the Midwest, brings a […]

  • Texas Toast

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    The Toast returns to No Name Bar! Come on out for an evening of original tunes paired with some of our favorite covers thrown in. We’ve been hard at work creating some new music to head into the studio this winter and look forward to trying some of it out on the fine people of […]

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  • Why Old is Green – Sustainability in Older Homes

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    This free class, supported by the Winona Community Foundation, explores sustainability in homes, emphasizing why "old is green." Natalie Heneghan, Community Outreach Director at Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region, will discuss adapting old homes for reduced living costs, traditional building materials, good design, and energy efficiency. Part of Rethos: Places Reimagined's […]

  • Krampus Ball: Alt X-mas Costume Party & Goth Ball

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Krampus Ball by RADDERDAZE: An annual alternative Christmas costume party and goth prom! Enjoy Krampus happy hour specials from 6-9 PM. Embrace the naughty list and dress as goths, scrooges, evil elves, or ghosts of Christmas RAD. Take photos in the Krampus booth, meet Krampus, sip themed cocktails, and dance the night away in your […]

  • Winona METAL FEST 4

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    This is a show you don’t want to miss! Winona’s only metal fest is back and in a big way! On November 22nd, some of the craziest death metal acts from around the Midwest will be destroying the stage at the No Name Bar. Yotuma Ancient Entities Glutton For Punishment Carrion Throne Descent of Man […]

  • Nerd Nite Winona – #41

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    It’s our last Nerd Nite before our winter hiatus, but don’t worry—we'll be back on January 22nd. ## Talk #1 – The Art of Film Music: A Personal Journey by Paul Goltz Paul Goltz will take us on a captivating journey through the history of film music, highlighting influential composers and their contributions to the […]

  • “Sleepy Weekend”

    Recurring
    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    KQAL is a proud partner of Sleepy Weekend, a two-day festival at No Name Bar! Friday Night's Line Up includes Saltydog, Karate Chop, Silence, Luke Callen & Sleeping Jesus.  Doors @ 6:30 Saturday Night's Line Up is The Shackletons, Yellow Ostrich, Molly Brandt, Socktopus, Ruben and, wait for it..Sleeping Jesus! Doors @ 5:00 While pre-sale […]

  • “Sleepy Weekend”

    Recurring
    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    KQAL is a proud partner of Sleepy Weekend, a two-day festival at No Name Bar! Friday Night's Line Up includes Saltydog, Karate Chop, Silence, Luke Callen & Sleeping Jesus.  Doors @ 6:30 Saturday Night's Line Up is The Shackletons, Yellow Ostrich, Molly Brandt, Socktopus, Ruben and, wait for it..Sleeping Jesus! Doors @ 5:00 While pre-sale […]

  • Black Widows, Crush Scene & Cass Brady Trio

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Black Widows are a DIY surf-punk-psyche band from Mpls serving up wild surf guitar, riot grrrl vox, slick bass grooves, & mean beats. BW has toured overseas & also nationally from NYC to LA. Crush Scene is a four-piece Minneapolis-based ya’llternative rock band featuring members of The Toxenes, Cicada Collective, and Mad Mojo Jett. The […]

  • Beet Root Stew & Tennessee Stiffs

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Beet Root Stew is a jamgrass Americana band originating from Winona, MN. Although the band has been on hiatus due to members relocating, they periodically reunite for enjoyable performances. Their repertoire features a blend of diverse covers and original songs, creating a sound that is both familiar and energizing, sure to get audiences moving. The […]

  • Setting with upup/OVER

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Join us for an Early Evening Sunday, featuring the innovative sounds of *Setting* (Durham, NC) and *upup/OVER*, a new project by Mike Munson. Seating is first-come, first-serve. *Setting* brings together Nathan Bowles (banjo, piano, drums), Jaime Fennelly (harmonium, synth), and Joe Westerlund (drums, metallophones) in a unique blend of polyrhythmic, ambient improvisation. Their debut album, […]

  • Space Monkey Mafia, Ice Climber & Meskales

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Space Monkey Mafia: Founded in 2016, the six-piece band is rooted in the best parts of 90s/00s ska and punk, infused with a healthy dose of contemporary influence, and combined with a lyrical urgency and message to meet the moment. Ice Climber: Genre-bending, shape-shifting, Improv loving, Acid Punk Collective Meskales is a high-energy band blending […]

  • Dr. Bob Halloween Cabaret and Karaoke

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Dr. Bob Presents A Halloween Cabaret! Featuring:Burlesque Performance by Señorita LolaFrankenstein’s Monster: The Human BlockheadSpooky Tales by Eerie SpectreDr. Bob’s Puppets presents a performance of DRACULA 21+    $5

  • Breakaway, Cass Magpie, Indicat & Grape Soda Dogg

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Breakaway - Froseph!Cass Magpie - Beautiful, contemplative indie-folk of songwriter Cassie Brady.Indicat - New project with Bryn Edholm, Travis Mord & Kirissa Grams Grape Dogg Soda – (Brian Patrick Sanders, Jr) Spacey Experimental Electronica from St. Paul.

  • Winona Jazz Collective

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Their monthly appearance at the No Name, the Winona Jazz Collective, is a 7-piece jazz/rock fusion band from here in Winona.

  • Nerd Night Winona #39

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Some of the best Topics Ever!! Topic #1: “The Beale Cipher: Finding Treasure or Wasting Decades?” by Harry Ledecky In 1885, a Virginia printer sold a pamphlet that claimed that millions of dollars worth were hidden within a few miles of where the first readers just happened to be standing, the only difficulty being breaking […]

  • Live Music: Mike Munson, Molly Maher & Sarah Morris

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Mike Munson - When asked,  Winona's own Mike Munson tells people he plays American music. With over a decade of long drives to well-lit, expansive stages, tiny dive bars, and everything in between, Munson has seen plenty of the country that influences his songwriting. Molly Maher - Molly's music resides on the border Americana roots […]

  • Nerd Nite Winona #38

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Talk 1 — Are broken things still useful? - Nathan Moore Talk 2 — Winona Has Terrible Voter Turnout: what?!? Why? HOW? and what we can do about it! - Dan Wilson Talk 3 — Joyful Noises – the weird world of experimental vocal music.  - Liz Pearse

  • Pegasus Queer Dance Night w/ DJ TeeSo

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    6PM - 9PM: Happy Hour w/ Throwback Music9PM - Close: Dance Party w/ DJ TeeSoFREE21+ I.D. Required

  • The Silent Treatment w/Radium Girls – 36? – Baltic Ave Neighborhood Watch

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    The Silent Treatment - is anything but. It is Minneapolis rock and roll at its finest, stripped down and subtle as a car accident with fast and driving rhythms, raucous guitar tones, and fiery tongue-in-cheek lyrics. Solid Power Pop from Radium Girls! 36? - Is a psychedelic art-rock band from Calgary, AB eh? We also […]

  • Mutt w/Socktopus & Fernando Mendoza

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Winona hip-hoppers Mutt return to No Name with their homies Socktopus and Fernando Mendoza. They'll bring the heat, you bring the boogie. Got it? 21+ - $5

  • mutt w/ Socktopus and Fernando Mendoza

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Winona hip-hoppers mutt return to the No Name with their homies Socktopus and Fernando Mendoza. They'll bring the heat, you bring the boogie. 21+    $5

  • Dear Dario, Stopping Short, Zammek & Rogue the Wolf

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Dear Dario -  is a Chicago-born rock band known for their distinct sound and passionate lyrics. The band quickly made a name for themselves on the local music scene with their high-energy live shows and powerful performances. Stopping Short is up from La Crosse! Zammek - High Energy Punk from LAX as well... 21+ - […]

  • RADDERDAZE: Why Her, Snowshoe, & DJ Cat Scientist

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Join us every first Saturday of the month at No Name Bar—bringing you rad bands for less clams. It's better than bad. It's rad. RADDERDAZE. Why Her (alt jangle pop) - Winona Snowshoe (garage surf) - Minneapolis DJ Cat Scientist! (electronic dance party) - Minneapolis   21+  $5

  • Saltydog & Baba Fats

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Saltydog is a Duluth-based Northwoods funk jam band, while Baba Fats is an alluring grooves and lush harmonies to warm your spirits in the frigid Northwoods.

  • Charlieboy, Chutes & SIB

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    SibSib  - is a new odd-rock group out of La Crosse, WI. Their songs tend to hone in on a groove to move to, while also aiming to freak you out! Chutes is an Indie Rock band from Minneapolis. Born out of quarantine, Chutes is the music project of songwriter Ryan Kemp, who began recording […]

  • Huckleberry Quin B2B Krispy Fingaz w/ local support from Gibbz

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Stop by for electrifying bass music provided by Huckleberry Quin and Krispy Fingaz. Coming all the way from Las Vegas, Nevada, these two are sure to get your head nodding and your feet moving. Expect a wide array of experimental sounds from the styles of Dubstep, UK Garage, Grime, Drum & Bass, Jungle, and more!

  • 5th Annual Pride Party – No Name Bar

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    The No Name Bar is hosting their annual Pride Party, a fundraiser for the Advocacy Center of Winona and you’re invited! Doors 6pm - $10 cover 21+ must have a valid ID Venus Demars & All The Pretty Horses: 8:30pm-9:30pm DJ Hardworking Lover: 10pm to Close Giveaways, a photo booth, and more! Proceeds from this […]

  • Sheep for Wheat & Stardust

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Stardust is a singer-songwriter from Mahtomedi, Minnesota, who envokes echoes of Jackson Browne, and Bruce Springsteen as well as more contemporary artists. Winona's Sheep for Wheat is an eclectic four-piece that combines the energy of a rock & roll club with the attitude of a wandering storyteller, weaving together tall tales, electric solos, and catchy […]

  • Artist Reception: Venus DeMars

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Join us for an artist reception with Minneapolis artist Venus DeMars. Venus is a musician, visual artist, writer, activist, and performer. Venus has been performing as a musician since the 80s and fronts the glam-punk band All the Pretty Horses. In addition to being an incredibly gifted visual and musical artist, Venus is a prominent […]

  • Nerd Nite Winona #37

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Nerd Nite is a monthly talk series that takes place in over 100 cities worldwide. Every month three speakers give ~15-minute fun-yet-informative presentations on something they nerd out about. It could be a personal passion, hobby, or research.

  • Amanda Grace, Cloud Caravan & Jordan Johnston

    No Name Bar 252 E. 3rd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Jordan Johnston is a Minneapolis-based R&B/pop singer/songwriter/producer who draws from a wide range of musical influences including, Micheal Jackson, Mint Condition, Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Usher & Prince. Cloud Caravan is a Winona-based indie rock band with blues roots and a jam-band feel. The Amazing One, Amanda is a Minnesota native and […]