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 Taylor Swift at Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info Venue: Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 65 minutes. Doors open 60 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted 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 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Madison To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
Love Story Red Medley Anti-Hero The Fate of Ophelia Reputation Medley Cruel Summer Folklore Medley Shake It Off You Belong With Me 1989 Medley Performers
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Local Event: Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

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Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

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

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 Queen and The Beatles at Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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 <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p8M1eHgrClueC47EWRr7nZYXZ-hhSBHJhyQPLrYf_aQ/pub" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> 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 <a href="https://candlelightexperience.com/groups/#groups-form" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> Check out all the <a href="https://feverup.com/en/madison/candlelight" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Candlelight concerts</a> in Madison To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click <a href="https://feverup.com/m/499398" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>
Tentative Program
<ul><li>Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles</li><li>Blackbird - The Beatles</li><li>Help! - The Beatles</li><li>Come Together - The Beatles</li><li>Yesterday - The Beatles</li><li>All You Need Is Love - The Beatles</li><li>Love of My Life - Queen</li><li>Another One Bites the Dust - Queen</li><li>I Want to Break Free - Queen</li><li>We Are the Champions - Queen</li><li>We Will Rock You - Queen</li><li>Radio Ga-Ga - Queen</li><li>Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen</li></ul>
 Performers
<ul><li>String Quartet - Listeso - Madison</li></ul>
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Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

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

Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom

Travel back in time with Emmy Award winning songwriter Jack Norton for a concert of vaudeville blues and old-time music. Oddball ukulele legend Tiny Tim hailed Norton as “the greatest entertainer I have ever seen!” The Minneapolis Star Tribune called Jack “one of the most entertaining acoustic musicians in the Midwest.” His performances are an authentic throwback to a simpler time and bygone era.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/140889/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Jack Norton

Jack Norton

 Travel back in time with Emmy Award winning songwriter Jack Norton for a concert of vaudeville blues and old-time music....

Working Draft Beer Company

Working Draft is turning eight this year, so we are going to party 8-bit style. Think of your favorite things from an old-school arcade: yummy pizza by the slice, nachos, and of course, Pac-Man!
We will have so much fun going on all weekend, including:
-- A Pac-Man arcade game generously loaned to us by I/O Arcade -- Pac-Man on the Switch -- An at-home Pac-Man game console that we will be raffling off to a lucky winner -- Pizza by the slice by Ian’s Pizza Nachos -- Four anniversary ghosts (beers) for Pac-Man (you) to chase around -- “Norty” North German Pilsner -- “Octy” 8P Pale Czech Lager -- “Lupy” New Zealand Hazy IPA -- “Clynt” Dry-Hopped To Those Who Wait Czech Pilsner -- Special anniversary t-shirt with glow in the dark printing! -- A silicone coaster set featuring the four ghosts (beers) -- Anniversary cocktail -- More fun!
Join us the weekend of April 24th through 26th!This event runs on all days from&nbsp;Apr 24, 2026, to&nbsp;Apr 26, 2026 time:&nbsp;12:00pm to&nbsp;7:00pm<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/137028/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Working Draft's 8-Bit Anniversary Party

Working Draft's 8-Bit Anniversary Party

Working Draft is turning eight this year, so we are going to party 8-bit style. Think of your favorite things from an...

Bartell Theatre

Shakespeare's taut drama of power, ambition, and control. Directed by Dustin J. Martin (SummerStage of Delafield) and featuring Laura Kochanowski (Love's Labour's Lost) as Isabella, Wyatt Clement (The Importance of Being Earnest) as Angelo, and Shelton Tripp (A Valentine's Affair 2026) as the Duke.
The Duke of Vienna conducts a social experiment: he pretends to leave town putting his deputy Angelo in charge to see how the situation will unfold. Angelo immediately becomes an autocratic tyrant, enforcing the most severe forgotten laws as the situation threatens to spiral out of control. Only a young woman, Isabella, galvanized by the death sentence handed down to her brother, stands in the way.

Local Event: Shakespeare's Measure For Measure

Shakespeare's Measure For Measure

Shakespeare's taut drama of power, ambition, and control. Directed by Dustin J. Martin (SummerStage of Delafield) and featuring...

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

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:
<ul><li>Apr 4, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Apr 25, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul>
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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

Central Midwest Ballet Academy

Come dance with us and give Central Midwest Ballet’s classes a try!
Open to all dancers ages 11+ including adults. These FREE classes will be taught by CMB faculty members at an intermediate to advanced level. There is no dress code and the doors will open 20 minutes before class begins. Class is completely free, but please register ahead of time so we know how many to expect. 
Sunday, April 26 | 12:30-2:00pm

Sunday, May 31 | 12:30-2:00pm

Local Event: FREE Sunday Ballet Class

FREE Sunday Ballet Class

Come dance with us and give Central Midwest Ballet’s classes a try!
Open to all dancers ages 11+ including adults. These FREE...

Lost Soul Jazz Band A modern take on pre-war Jazz and roots music. A little bit of New Orleans, a whole lot of Madison.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/140890/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Lost Soul Jazz Band

Lost Soul Jazz Band

Lost Soul Jazz Band A modern take on pre-war Jazz and roots music. A little bit of New Orleans, a whole lot of Madison.View...

Arts + Literature Laboratory

A powerful drama of manipulation and motive by one of the greatest modern playwrights.
Henrik Ibsen's blockbuster play about a woman who turns an idyllic, boring life on its head, seizing control of her destiny and sending the fates of others spiraling downward.
A staged reading presented by Falconbridge Players, directed by Lydia Salus. Free and open to the public.

Local Event: Hedda Gabler by Ibsen

Hedda Gabler by Ibsen

A powerful drama of manipulation and motive by one of the greatest modern playwrights.
Henrik Ibsen's blockbuster play about a...

The Arena at the Alliant Energy Center

The Madison area’s largest children’s consignment sale, featuring tens of thousands of items for pregnant moms, expecting parents, and young families, featuring items of all types for ages 0 – 12, plus maternity. Register to consign your items, or volunteer to work the sale and get access to the presale held on Friday May 1. A half-price sale will be held on Sunday May 3 from 8am – 1pm. Put your clothing and money back into our community in this mom owned and 100% local sale. The sale will be held at the Alliant Energy Center's Arena building, with FREE parking!

Local Event: Half-Pint Resale Spring Sale

Half-Pint Resale Spring Sale

The Madison area’s largest children’s consignment sale, featuring tens of thousands of items for pregnant moms, expecting...

Madison Public Library - Pinney

Pinney LibraryCommunity Rooms A and B CombinedMay 2, 2026 | 11am - 12pm
The Pinney Saturday Music Series welcomes performers on the first Saturday of the month! (Intended audience is adults, teens, and older children.)
The Madison Brass Band in its current form was created in 2002 and is one of three British-style brass bands in Wisconsin. The band has performed as a small group and full band all across Wisconsin and across the United States and play a variety of music including contest music, marches, hymns, ballads, pops, jazz, and more!&nbsp;
The series is generously sponsored by <a href="https://friendsofpinneylibrary.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Friends of Pinney Library<svg focusable="false" width="1em" height="1em" class="ext" data-extlink-placement="append" aria-label="(link is external)" viewBox="0 0 80 40" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M48 26c-1.1 0-2 0.9-2 2v26H10V18h26c1.1 0 2-0.9 2-2s-0.9-2-2-2H8c-1.1 0-2 0.9-2 2v40c0 1.1 0.9 2 2 2h40c1.1 0 2-0.9 2-2V28C50 26.9 49.1 26 48 26z"></path><path d="M56 6H44c-1.1 0-2 0.9-2 2s0.9 2 2 2h7.2L30.6 30.6c-0.8 0.8-0.8 2 0 2.8C31 33.8 31.5 34 32 34s1-0.2 1.4-0.6L54 12.8V20c0 1.1 0.9 2 2 2s2-0.9 2-2V8C58 6.9 57.1 6 56 6z"></path></svg></a>.
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Local Event: Pinney Saturday Music Series - presenting the Madison Brass Band

Pinney Saturday Music Series - presenting the...

Pinney LibraryCommunity Rooms A and B CombinedMay 2, 2026 | 11am - 12pm
The Pinney Saturday Music Series welcomes performers on...

Pinney Saturday Music Series - presenting the Madison Brass Band

Working Draft Beer Company 1129 E Wilson Street Madison, WI 53703

Happy Star Wars Day / Weekend!
The Midichlorian count will be high at the taproom all weekend because:
All Weekend
-- We’re brewing a Berliner Weisse that allows you to choose the Light-Side or walk down the Dark-Side (and forever will it dominate your destiny if you do) by adding a Woodruff, Lavender, or Raspberry syrup. -- We’re bringing back Bantha’s Best Blue Hazy IPA from last year. -- We'll have a Mandalorian Margarita 🍋‍🟩 -- There will be fun stuff on the tv all weekend 😉
Saturday
-- Cinn City Smash Burgers will be here from 1-7pm Saturday 🍔 -- We’re hosting a Star Wars-themed Trivia Saturday at 6:30pm
Sunday
-- We’re selling Great Taste of the Midwest tickets. Tickets go on sale at noon, but you can start lining up at 7am. The taps will be open at 8am! -- Sabor Regio will be serving food from 9am to 4pm. Breakfast tacos in the morning, yum 🌮
Monday
Lego Night will be Star Wars-themed!
We have friends everywhere. Bring yours to WDBC and join the rebellion!This event runs on all days from&nbsp;May 2, 2026 to&nbsp;May 4, 2026 : Time :12:00pm to&nbsp;8:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/142574/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: May the Fourth Weekend

May the Fourth Weekend

Happy Star Wars Day / Weekend!
The Midichlorian count will be high at the taproom all weekend because:
All Weekend
-- We’re...

River Arts Center (Sauk Prairie School District)

Featuring selections from classical ballet standards and new works created by local and regional artists. This family friendly production highlights the dancers of Central Midwest Ballet Academy performing in a mixed repertoire showcase.

1:00 &amp; 6:00pm

Tickets: Adult $23 | Child $17|Video $25

Sponsored by: One Community Bank, Middleton Endowment, WI Arts Board, Madison Investments, Jason Thomas Homes, Dane Arts

Local Event: Central Midwest Ballet's Spring Showcase

Central Midwest Ballet's Spring Showcase

Featuring selections from classical ballet standards and new works created by local and regional artists.  This family friendly...

Neighborhood House Community Center

Come strategize with other tenants about neighborhood organizing in small buildings.
In this one-hour session, we’ll break down what organizing looks like when you don’t have a large complex: how to start conversations, map your building, and identify shared issues.
Participants will work through urgent issues and swap strategies that have worked in similar setups.
You’ll leave with concrete tools: a simple outreach plan, ways to stay in touch with neighbors, and ideas for building momentum beyond a single building.
Organized by Madison Tenant Power.

Local Event: Organizing in Homes and Duplexes

Organizing in Homes and Duplexes

Come strategize with other tenants about neighborhood organizing in small buildings.
In this one-hour session, we’ll break down...

Join us as we host our third Blind Tiger Night Market! Between 5-9pm, there will be something for everyone, including:
— Over a dozen Madison- and Milwaukee-area artists and makers are bringing their crafts — DIY crafts activities — Common Pasta food truck will be feeding us — Ice Cream Social is bringing dessert — DJ Dudley Noon will be spinning records — Working Draft is releasing the Blind Tiger Amber Alt! — Pick up a stamp card when you arrive at WDBC and get it stamped each time you make a purchase, either at the bar or from a vendor. Get three stamps and earn a free sticker. Four stamps gets you a free Blind Tiger glass!
We’ll also have a suncatcher / sticker vending machine during the month of May, where all proceeds benefit the UW Carbone Cancer Center 💕
Enjoying great beer and food, listening to great tunes, browsing amazing one-of-a-kind crafts, all under the moonlight? Sounds perfect!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/142575/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Blind Tiger Night Market at Working Draft

Blind Tiger Night Market at Working Draft

Join us as we host our third Blind Tiger Night Market! Between 5-9pm, there will be something for everyone, including:
— Over a...

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: May 9, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada) May 23, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/140435/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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