Old World Wisconsin

Discover the Story of the 23rd Wisconsin Regiment&nbsp;
In partnership with military history interpreters Badger Light Infantry, Old World Wisconsin presents For Liberty &amp; Union: A Civil War Living History Experience. Explore the impact of Wisconsin's communities in the American Civil War in the theater of battle and at home. For 2026, Old World will focus on the 23rd Wisconsin regiment, a group made up of multiple immigrant groups , from across southern Wisconsin.
Please note that out of respect to service members who have experienced active combat, OWW's living history interpreters will not re-enact live battles. Demonstrations featuring blank ammunition may be included in the program.
This Living History Experience is&nbsp;performed&nbsp;in partnership with the Badger Light Infantry.&nbsp;

Local Event: For Liberty & Union: A Civil War Living History Experience

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For Liberty & Union: A Civil War Living History...

 Discover the Story of the 23rd Wisconsin Regiment 
In partnership with military history interpreters Badger Light Infantry,...

For Liberty & Union: A Civil War Living History Experience

Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom

Willie Jones from Madison-based grass band, Sortin' The Mail, will be hosting a monthly bluegrass jam at our taproom! This jam will be a little different than your standard. While we will never tell a musician how to do their job, our only request was "fun, uptempo, and different". While we love standards and traditional old-timey, we want our jam sessions to be a little more of a broad array of styles. Each jam will start with a set of tunes from Willie (and possibly some special guests!) followed by an open jam for anyone who has a tune they wanna share or is just looking to rock out. So come join us for a great afternoon of pickin' and grinnin'!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/147454/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Willie Jones of Sortin' The Mail

Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Willie Jones of Sortin'...

Willie Jones from Madison-based grass band, Sortin' The Mail, will be hosting a monthly bluegrass jam at our taproom! This jam...

Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Willie Jones of Sortin' The Mail

Red Rock Saloon

90s or Y2K—who takes the crown? Join the ultimate decade showdown in Madison on July 18th!
🕹️ Rewind, Sip, Repeat! 🕹️
Whether you’re team 90s or team Y2K, grab your friends and pick your side for the ultimate throwback crawl. Who will reign supreme? Only one way to find out!. 💿✨
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📻 Two Eras. One Epic Night. 90s vs Y2K, The Battle Is On!
🍹 2-3 Drinks Or Shots Included With Ticket Purchase
🚫 No Cover At All Bars, Mid Party, &amp; After Party
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This 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl will take you through some of Madison’s best bars for a night of pure nostalgia and non-stop fun. Relive the days of scrunchies, flip phones, low-rise jeans, and iconic jams as you sip, dance, and throw it back with your crew.
From Tamagotchis to MySpace, boy bands to early 2000s bangers, we’re celebrating it all with a drink in hand. Dress the part in 90s classics (denim, neon, scrunchies) or bring the Y2K heat (glitter, juicy tracksuits, low-rise everything) the choice is yours!
Don’t miss Madison’s biggest throwback party of the year. Grab your tickets today and let’s make this crawl totally rad and majorly iconic! 💿🍻✨ _____________________________________
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Local Event: The 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl - Madison

The 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl - Madison

 90s or Y2K—who takes the crown? Join the ultimate decade showdown in Madison on July 18th!
🕹️ Rewind, Sip, Repeat! 🕹️
Whether...

Majestic Theatre

Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway dance party celebrating the best in show tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character. We’ll have surprise guests from some of your favorite Broadway stars! Live out your Broadway fantasies at Broadway Rave — the most POPULAR Broadway Dance party around.
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Local Event: Broadway Rave

Broadway Rave

Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a...

The Sharp Keys, also known as Heidi Coles and Ken Stewart, are an acoustic guitar and vocal duo playing classic and more recent acoustic rock hits, as well as original tunes. With Heidi's lovely, expressive voice, Ken's solid guitar playing, and a harmony blend that is truly special, The Sharp Keys keep on rockin. Come and enjoy!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/153583/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Sharp Keys

Sharp Keys

The Sharp Keys, also known as Heidi Coles and Ken Stewart, are an acoustic guitar and vocal duo playing classic and more recent...

Madison Children’s Museum welcomes children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory challenges to experience the museum during sensory-friendly hours, free of charge. This program aims to bring families together to learn through play in an environment that supports the unique needs of children with ASD.
This program is free to all attendees! Pre-registration for the event is recommended, but not required.
Register here!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/151593/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: July Sensory-Friendly Night

July Sensory-Friendly Night

Madison Children’s Museum welcomes children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory challenges to...

Madison Country Day School

It's the adventures of the lovely and resourceful Vasilisa, the intrepid Prince, the world-weary Tsar, and the trickster Baba Yaga. An evening of fantastical tales from folk tradition with death-defying escapes, soaring love stories, and terrible stepmothers.
Madison Shakespeare Company presents Boris Borisovich's Wonder Tales, directed, translated, and adapted by Brian R. Johnson.
Featuring the talents of Evy Gildrie-Voyles, Rhiannon Talbot, Christian Neuhaus, Jon Rowe, Malcolm McCanles, Kellie Morin, and Ian Hughes.
Presented outdoors at the Madison Country Day School amphitheater. Bring a blanket, cushion, or chair for best comfort!

Local Event: Boris Borisovich's Wonder Tales

Boris Borisovich's Wonder Tales

It's the adventures of the lovely and resourceful Vasilisa, the intrepid Prince, the world-weary Tsar, and the trickster Baba...

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a DJ dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams. We may even invite some of your favorite artists and bands to surprise you and join the party. Get ready to scream your lungs out, mosh, and dance to all your favorite songs with all of your favorite people and experience the awesomeness that is Emo Night Brooklyn.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/154044/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Emo Night Brooklyn

Emo Night Brooklyn

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a DJ dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams. We may even invite some of your...

Ethical Trade Co

Fair Trade Clothing Sale!
Join us July 25 &amp; 26 at Ethical Trade Co for 50% off all men’s and women’s clothing.
Shop ethically made styles that support fair wages, dignified work, and artisan communities around the world.
July 25 &amp; 26 11am–5pm both days Ethical Trade Co 1904 Winnebago St, Madison, WI
Come find something meaningful — and save big while you do it!

Local Event: Two-Day Fair Trade Fashion Sale

Two-Day Fair Trade Fashion Sale

Fair Trade Clothing Sale!
Join us July 25 & 26 at Ethical Trade Co for 50% off all men’s and women’s clothing.
Shop ethically...

Step back in time with the great music of the ragtime era! The popular duo Cherry and Jerry will visit Minocqua's Madison Tap Room with an afternoon of ragtime, blues, jazz and popular music from about 1900-1920. They will bring you well known songs such as The Entertainer, Alexander’s Ragtime Band, and St. Louis Blues as well as some rarely heard but great old time music. The St. Louis duo has toured music of the ragtime era throughout the region, appearing at libraries, museums, pubs and restaurants, special events, and more. Appearances include the Illinois State Fair, the George Washington Carver National Monument, the Cole Porter Festival in Peru, Indiana, and the Nathanial Dean House in Madison. Photo Credit: Robbie Edwards<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/142307/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Cherry and Jerry Ragtime Duo

Cherry and Jerry Ragtime Duo

Step back in time with the great music of the ragtime era! The popular duo Cherry and Jerry will visit Minocqua's Madison Tap...

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East 4402 E Washington Ave Madison, WI 53704

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East in Madison, WI, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Madison? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.Happens on the following Dates: Jul 11, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada) Jul 25, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/148746/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Madison, WI

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery...

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter,...

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Madison, WI

House of Heavy is a night built for the fans who crave the pit, the riffs, the breakdowns, and the chaos, but are tired of waiting for the next metal tour to hit their city. We’re bringing the energy of a packed metal show to you all year long: the nu-metal nostalgia, the alt-metal anthems, the metal-core breakdowns. Come scream along, throw down with friends, and lose yourself in the heaviest night out your city has to offer<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/154051/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: House of Heavy

House of Heavy

House of Heavy is a night built for the fans who crave the pit, the riffs, the breakdowns, and the chaos, but are tired of...

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Madison. Get your tickets now to discover the music of 90s Hip-Hop on Strings at Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives. General Info Venue: Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Madison
Tentative Program
Fugees and Lauryn Hill Medley (Ready or Not, Doo-Wop, Fu-Gee-La, and Killing Me Softly) Jay-Z Medley (Can I Get A…, Big Pimpin, Money Ain't a Thing, and More) Nas Medley (It Ain't Hard to Tell, N.Y. State of Mind, The World Is Yours, and More) Outkast Medley (Rosa Parks, Elevators (Me &amp; You), SpottieOttieDopaliscious, and More) Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott Medley (The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly), Sock It to Me, and More) A Tribe Called Quest Medley (Can I Kick It, Check the Rhime, Scenario, and More) Wu Tang Clan Medley (C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me), Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' Wit, Protect Ya Neck, and More) 2Pac Medley (Dear Mama, California Love, and more) The Notorious B.I.G. Medley (Juicy, Big Poppa, Hypnotize, and More) Dr. Dre Medley (Still D.R.E., Forgot About Dre, Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang, and More) Gin and Juice - Snoop Dogg
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String Quartet - Listeso - Madison Seating Map<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/150982/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Austin Cebulske is a saxophonist, educator, and composer hailing from the historically and culturally vibrant music scene of St. Louis, Missouri. He is currently residing in Madison, WI, where he serves as Lecturer of Saxophone &amp; Music at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He leads an organ trio, Soul Impressions, his own jazz trio, and performs as a sideman in a diverse array of music ensembles in the Madison area. As a performer, Austin has released several albums as a leader, including a self-titled debut with his quartet in 2020 and a trio record, Slophouse, in 2021. He can also be heard as a sideman on recordings with artists like the Funky Butt Brass Band, Drew Zaremba’s Big Band, &amp; the Zach Rich Sextet. Throughout his career, Austin has been privileged to perform with such luminaries as Sheila Jordan, Vincent Gardner, Donald Harrison, Carmen Bradford, Dick Oatts, Rodney Whitaker and Marquis Hill. His extensive performance history has led him throughout Europe and across much of the United States, including to such iconic venues as Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Jazz At the Bistro, Frederick P. Rose Hall at Lincoln Center and Dazzle Denver. Austin holds a Bachelors of Music in Jazz Performance from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a M.A. in Jazz Studies from Northern Illinois University, and is currently finishing a D.A. in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado. His dissertation focuses on the colorful improvisational vocabulary of George Coleman.
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Local Event: Austin Cebulske

Austin Cebulske

Austin Cebulske is a saxophonist, educator, and composer hailing from the historically and culturally vibrant music scene of...

Center For Puppetry Arts

Experience Tesla vs Edison at the Center for Puppetry Arts! An Electric Showdown Between Two of History's Greatest Inventors! In this electrifying theatrical spectacle, two brilliant inventors square off in the most famous rivalry of the industrial age. Thomas Edison, a relentless entrepreneur and master showman, faces Nikola Tesla, the visionary dreamer with lightning in his imagination. August 5th-23rd 2026 Includes Museum Admission, and FREE Midtown parking Tickets starting at $24 - $36 Tickets at <a href="https://puppet.org/programs/tesla-vs-edison/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">puppet.org/programs/tesla-vs-edison/</a> 1404 Spring St. NW, at 18th, Atlanta, GA 30309

Local Event: Tesla vs Edison

Tesla vs Edison

Experience Tesla vs Edison at the Center for Puppetry Arts! An Electric Showdown Between Two of History's Greatest Inventors!...

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Ethical Trade Co empowers trade artisans and farmers that are vulnerable to exploitation and human trafficking. This trade relationship provides a livable wage in artisans’ respective communities and empowers them to break out of poverty - the root cause of exploitation and trafficking. Our customers and donors are the heart of this empowerment movement as their conscious purchase and generous donations make all this possible. And because we are a donor-funded nonprofit and fundraise for our wages, every dollar spent in our store creates a maximum return for our partners.

Ethical Trade Co empowers trade artisans and farmers that are vulnerable to exploitation and human trafficking. This trade relationship provides a...

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