Events

Events this week: May 29

Hello, dear reader!

At the time this newsletter was sent, it was a balmy 80 degrees in Madison. Here are three fantastic resources to help you celebrate summer:

FESTIVALS! Wondering if your favorite festival is back on this summer? Check out the Isthmus' summer festival calendar.
PATIOS! This patio guide from the Cap Times includes information about more than 250 local patios.
SUMMER CAMPS! Madison Mom created a comprehensive list of summer camps in the Madison area.

Have a good week!

— Sam

Monday, May 30

Suffocation, Atheist, Soreption, Contrarion, Vermillion at Crucible. 6 p.m. $22 advance, $25 doors. 🟠
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) screening at Memorial Union Terrace. From IMDb: "Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate 'Captain' Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead." 9 p.m. Free.

Tuesday, May 31

Lunch with a Founder: Ana Kraft, founder of Xena Workwear. Hosted by StartingBlock Madison. 12 to 1 p.m. Virtual. Free.
Timeless Music and a Timeless Disease: Classical Composers and Consumption at Arts + Literature Lab. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Wednesday, June 1

Dragonfly Monitoring Walk at the UW Arboretum with the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society. Guided walk to monitor dragonflies, including identifying species and collecting data for the Arboretum’s dragonfly monitoring project. 3 p.m. Free.
Covet, Hikes, King Of Heck at High Noon Saloon. Doors at 6:30 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m. $20 advance, $25 doors. 🟠
Bastille at The Sylvee. Show at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50.
MAMAs Hip Hop Night at the Bur Oak. Featuring Marcus Porter, Dude Da Def, Poetic Ye, Meish, Suave, Tweezy P
Hosted by K.I.L.O. Show 8 p.m. $15.

Thursday, June 2

Friday, June 3

Before The Light Art Market at Imaginary Factory. 3 to 11 p.m. 🟠
Tomato Box at Memorial Union Terrace. 4 p.m. Free. 🟠
Perfect Harmony Chorus Spring Concert: Language of the Soul, 7:30 p.m. $25.
PROUD AS F#@K!" art show reception at Dark Horse ArtBar. Features all LGBTQ+ artists. 7 p.m.
"Bodega" outdoor market at Breese Stevens field. 4-8 p.m. Free.
Matthew Muñeses Quintet at North Street Cabaret. 8 p.m. $20. 🟠
Chris Mann: Phantom Voices at the Overture. The Phantom of the Opera music. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $30.
Robinia Court Friday Night Disco. Outdoor dance party (indoors if raining) with a 10-piece 70's disco/funk big band. 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 4

Friends of Madison Public Library Big Book Sale. Seven library Friends' groups are pooling their inventory for a large sale of gently used and new books that have been donated. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Madison Vintage Market at Neighborhood House Community Center. 12-3 p.m.
All Ages Improv Show at Harmony Bar. Improv that's appropriate for both kids and adults. 5:30 p.m. $12.50.
ZRL: Our Savings at Arts + Literature Laboratory. Doors at 6:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m. $15 advance, $20 doors. 🟠
The Tim Daisy 4 Tet at North Street Cabaret. 8:30 p.m. $20. 🟠
Graham Marlowe aka Lakewaves at Communication. 7 p.m. 🟠
Johannes Wallmann & Precarious Towers at Café Coda. 7 p.m. $20. 🟠

Sunday, June 5

Bob Westfall "Celebration of Life" Concert at High Noon Saloon. Doors at 1 p.m., music at 2 p.m. Free. 🟠
Simplified Characters, Meliorists, Clare McCullough at Communication. 7 p.m. 🟠
Madison Brewery Bike Race. No marked course – just get from one brewery to the other. 12-6 p.m. $30.

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