Here is a rundown of weekend events happening in the area this weekend.

Friday, Sept. 22-23
Riverkings Hockey vs. Hudson — 7:00 p.m.
-The Defending Champion Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings open up the season against the Hudson Havoc this Friday. The puck drops at 7:00 p.m. at the South Wood County Recreation Center, 2711 16th St. South.

Friday, Sept. 22
Nekoosa Football vs. Mauston — 7:00 p.m.
-If you’re a Papermakers fan, head over to Holland Field this Friday night as Nekoosa looks for their third straight win against the Golden Eagles of Mauston. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 22
Relentless at the Hotel Mead — 7:00 p.m.
-Catch country/rock band Relentless, as they play the Hotel Mead on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. The Mead is located at 451 E. Grand Ave.

Saturday, Sept. 23 — 6:00 p.m.
Chainsnap/UnBroken/Cheapseats
-Get your fill of metal, thrash and rock on Saturday night, as longtime favorites Chainsnap will be headlining Freddie’s Pub & Eatery on Saturday night. They will be playing with UnBroken, and Cheapseats, as well. First act is at 6:00 p.m. Freddie’s is located at 2010 Chestnut St.

Saturday, Sept. 23
Rumours — 9:00 p.m.
-If you’d had your fill of metal, head over to Hollyrock’s for some for some classic rock, as Rumours will take the stage. Hollyrock’s is located at 114 Second St. North in downtown Wisconsin Rapids.