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4th Annual Madison Mental Health Market
2026-05-30 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | SOAR (Supporting Opportunities for Advocacy & Resilience), 4513 Milwaukee St, Madison, WI, 53714-2132, United States
Presented by Madtown Artisans in support of and in collaboration with SOAR (Supporting Opportunities for Advocacy and Resilience), the Madison Mental Health Market is a time and space that both organizations have cultivated since November 2023 for people of all walks of life who have lived experience of trauma, emotional distress, and all the other things systems often call “mental health” or substance use challenges. It’s a place where finding a means of support in the pursuit of living well, creativity, and community not only exist together in the same space, but they influence one another in large and small ways. It’s a place where local people of all walks of life who create fine arts, crafts, jewelry, stories & books, herbal goods, prints, yarn arts, food, and so much more can share their work and connect with others who have shared identities.
Many of the people supported by SOAR are also artists, makers, writers, creators, and dreamers building something incredibly meaningful in their lives. This market is meant to be an accessible opportunity for people of all walks of life to take the steps into sharing their work publicly, build confidence in themselves & their business, and participate in the local creative economy with others who have been professional creatives in the Madison vending community for anywhere from a year or two to decades.
If you, a friend, a loved one, or if you’re a mental health professional, someone you support may enjoy vending, volunteering, or simply attending, please feel free to share this opportunity with them. Folks applying to be a vendor do not need to be professional artists, makers, authors, or creators! They just need to be people who make things and want to be part of a supportive community space.
If you’d like to support the market in other ways, we are also accepting donations to help cover vendor booth fees and seller’s permits for vendors who may not otherwise be able to participate. Making this market financially accessible is one of our biggest priorities. We hope to do this in support of maximizing equity, allowing creatives from all economic backgrounds to participate, learn, and connect, building a stronger & more diverse community.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Madtown Artisans. And if this resonates with you, please help spread the word!
This market is just one small piece of a much bigger picture – people supporting one another in building lives that feel creative, meaningful, and connected. Every story deserves respect and every creator deserves space at the table to share their story and their art. Help us in continuing to create something beautiful and powerful for a fourth year. 💛
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If you’d like to make a donation, please donate via SOAR’s website here: https://soarcms.org/support-the-movement. In the checkout, you’ll be able to designate that you’d like your donation be put toward the art market.
Vendor applications are open until March 28th, 2026 at 11:59p. First time vendors, emerging artists, disabled, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, & CCS consumers encouraged to apply. If you or someone you know would like to apply to be a vendor, please apply through this link: https://forms.gle/GEaTojNbmJn5poGM7
If you or someone you know would like to apply to be a volunteer, please apply through this link: https://forms.gle/N8hUe9KiqBuxkwyy7
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ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION:
Madtown Artisans and SOAR are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, welcoming, and accommodating event environment for all vendors and attendees.
This event is wheelchair accessible.
The event is being held at SOAR (Supporting Opportunities for Advocacy & Resilience) inside the building and in their parking lot. The parking lot is paved and has accessible parking available. The building has a ramp to the front entrance as well as door openers for accessibility.
The restroom available upstairs is large enough for wheelchair and other mobility aid users as well as having pull bars available near the toilet. There is a sharps container available in the upstairs restroom.
There is a water fountain available upstairs in the building and salt will be available near the water fountain for anyone who needs increased salt intake.
We ask that attendees refrain from wearing strong fragrances in order to be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities.
There will be a quiet room available for those who may be overstimulated, need a quiet area to regulate themselves, and for those who need a break so they can then continue enjoying the event.
We plan to clearly sign routes of travel inside the building as well as outside.
Mask usage is encouraged inside to protect those in our community who are more vulnerable to illness.
SOAR is a dog friendly office Monday through Friday. There may be service animals present, including dogs or cats. Despite regular cleaning, trace elements of allergens and dander may be present.
If you have any specific accessibility questions, please contact Madtown Artisans at madtownartisans @gmail.com by May 16, 2026

Cornish Tea with Kathleen Ernst
2026-05-30 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Pendarvis Historic Site, 114 Shake Rag Street, Mineral Point, WI, 53565, United States
Visit the Site That Inspired Ernst’s Murder Mystery Narrative
Enter the world of Mining for Justice—literally! Join talented author Kathleen Ernst as she returns to discuss her Chloe Ellefson mystery—the eighth in the series—set amongst the historic buildings, hills and mines of Pendarvis. See several of the unique objects featured in the novel and listen to Ernst talk about her writings while enjoying Cornish tea, finger sandwiches, tartlets, scones with jam, lemon curd, clotted cream and more. Finish your meal with a slice of a special saffron cake first made by the founder of Pendarvis’ grandmother. Round out your experience with a special Mining for Justice tour of Pendarvis—be sure to bring your copy and follow along!

Promenade: A Musical Walk Through Taliesin
2026-05-30 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Join Ensemble Dal Niente at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin in Spring Green for a unique experience that explores the relationship between music, architecture, and nature. This musical promenade will take guests through multiple spaces within Wright’s main residence where musicians will offer site-specific instrumental improvisations – spontaneous musical dialogues that respond directly to each room’s acoustics, design, and atmosphere. Guests will move from space to space, experiencing a deeply immersive journey that blends community, architecture, and music. The evening will conclude with a wine and cheese artist reception, inviting reflection and conversation between audience members and the ensemble about the shared experience and creative process.

Taste of Broadway
2026-05-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | The Sylvee, 25 S. Livingston Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us at Taste of Broadway!
90 Minutes | For All Ages
Family Friendly Event
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at The Sylvee
Doors open at 6pm, show begins at 7pm
A night of song and dance, food and festivities!
Taste of Broadway is a revue of popular Broadway songs performed cabaret-style by CTM youth and talented professional talent. Prepare to be amazed by the performances and sense of community felt at this popular event!
Dinner theater tickets include a buffet-style meal and desserts, with reserved table seating.
Balcony tickets are for show only, and provide an amazing view of this unique theater experience!
Directed by Brian Cowing | Program is approximately 90 minutes
Is your business interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Samantha Garcia at sgarcia@ctmtheater.org

Haydn's Creation
2026-05-30 19:30 - 20:30 UTC | McKinley Performing Arts Center, 2219 Monroe Street, Madison, 53711, United States
Experience the awe and majesty of Joseph Haydn’s oratorio The Creation. Festival Choir of Madison presents a choral masterpiece that brings the Genesis story to life in a new concert version for chamber orchestra, soloists and choir.

FREE Sunday Ballet Class
2026-05-31 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Central Midwest Ballet Academy, 2831 Parmenter Street, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
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.
Registration Link
https://www.cmballet.org/free-sunday-classes

Ensemble Dal Niente in Concert and Discussion: Hillside Theater at Taliesin
2026-05-31 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Hillside Theater, Taliesin, Spring Green, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Join us for a special Sunday afternoon concert featuring Ensemble Dal Niente in the historic Hillside Theater at Taliesin. Featuring works by works by Igor Santos, Misato Mochizuki, Fausto Romitelli, and more, this performance offers an opportunity to experience the ensemble’s distinctive and boundary-pushing musical voice within one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most acoustically and architecturally compelling spaces. Following the concert, an open conversation will explore the intersections of music and architecture—structure, rhythm, improvisation, and space. Audience members are invited to engage with the panel through questions, reflections, and observations, making this an interactive and thoughtful afternoon of art and dialogue.

Meat Raffle at Working Draft Beer Company
2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-28 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Working Draft is hosting a Meat Raffle the last Sunday of the month!
Our monthly Meat Raffles start at 2pm, last six rounds, paddles are $2 per round, and feature meat from Jenifer Street Market, Conscious Carnivore, Willow Creek, Wells Family Farms, and more.
And you won’t find a more personable, engaging emcee than our very own Kyle.
We love a good Meat Raffle, and we know that you do too 🥩
This event will occur every last Sunday of the month from Mar 29, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026.

Czech Fest 2026 at Working Draft Beer Co
2026-06-05 12:00 - 2026-06-07 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
If you like lagers brewed and served the right way, you have to join us for our annual Czech Fest!
Learn about Czech drinking culture and experience different styles of Czech beers and Czech pours. The weekend will include:
— 16 Czech side pull faucets
— 8 Working Draft Czech beers
— 2 special taps from the Czech Republic (Czechvar and Pilsner Urquell)
— Czech guest taps from breweries around the state
Not only will we have 16 different Czech-Style beers, you can also choose from three different Czech-Style Pours:
— Hladinka – Creamy head, 25% foam
— Šnyt – Half beer / half foam
— Mlíko – Wet, almost entirely foam
But the experience doesn’t end withe delicious Czech-Style beer. We will also have authentic Czech food made for us by Stalzy’s deli:
— Svíčková na smetaně – Tender beef swimming in a delicious root vegetable / cream sauce
— Vepřový Řízek – A Czech take on pork schnitzel
— Bramborový salát – A classic Czech-style potato salad
— Knedliky – Czech-style pierogies
Circle June 5th – 7th for a delicious weekend

A Day at Taliesin 2026
2026-06-06 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Hillside School, 6604 State Highway 23 Trunk, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Immerse yourself in the world of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Spring Green estate with a celebration of all things that make Taliesin special! Enjoy a wide variety of family-friendly activities including an independent walking tour and scavenger hunt, guided Hillside and Kitchen Garden tours, crafts and activities, and entertainment in Hillside Theater. Food for purchase from Riverview Terrace Cafe or bring your own picnic lunch. Tours of the Taliesin home are not included; option to purchase discounted Guided and Self-Paced House Tours for June 6 with registration. Space is limited, pre-registration is highly recommended!

Seafood & Seasoning: A Collab with Sitka Seafood Market - June 6th
2026-06-06 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join Team Deliciouser for a seafood workshop partnered with Sitka Seafood Market. Focused on seasonal ingredients and simple, approachable techniques. This class is designed to help home cooks feel confident cooking fish—without overcomplicating the process.
We’ll center the workshop around seasonal rockfish, exploring a few straightforward preparations that highlight the natural flavor of the fish while showcasing how The Deliciouser spice blends can elevate everyday seafood dishes. Guests will learn practical tips for selecting, seasoning, and cooking fish, with an emphasis on methods that are easy to replicate at home.
Chef Patrick will share his favorite Deliciouser seasoning pairings for seafood, along with guidance on building balanced flavors using minimal ingredients. As always, the experience includes a tour of our spice lab, kitchen stories, and thoughtful discussion around seasonality and technique.
Guests will leave with new skills, fresh inspiration, and the confidence to bring seafood into their regular cooking rotation.
Bar & Shopping @ 12:00 p.m.
Workshop @ 12:30 p.m.
Tickets: $70
Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill
We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash

Dinner Detective Madison
2026-06-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East, 4402 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
North America’s largest interactive comedy true-crime mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. Each ticket includes our signature award-winning true-crime mystery dinner theatre show (based on actual cold cases), along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show!

Gilda's Backyard BBQ
2026-06-11 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
Let’s Ignite Hope Together!
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Gilda’s Club Wisconsin Backyard | 7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI
Gather in Gilda’s backyard for an adult evening featuring lip-smacking BBQ fare provided by Blue Plate Catering, thirst-quenching adult beverages provided by Bailey’s Run Vineyard and The Lone Girl Brewing Company, and live music by Universal Sound.
Your support of Gilda’s Backyard BBQ directly supports Gilda’s Club Wisconsin’s mission to provide free emotional support, community, and hope for individuals and families touched by cancer in our community. Funds raised help sustain vital programs, such as support groups, healthy living programs, and educational programs that offer comfort, connection, and hope at every stage of the cancer journey.
Learn more about our programs and how your support makes a difference by visiting gildasclubwi.org.
Tickets are $75 each or $280 for four. We hope you will join us!
Interested in sponsoring Gilda’s Backyard BBQ? Learn more about sponsorships and special incentives in 2026 here. Contact Taylor Retondo, Events Director, at taylor@gildasclubwi.org to learn more.
Please Note: This is a 21+ (years of age) adult event. Per the City of Middleton, you must show your photo ID (regardless of your age) and receive a wristband if you will be consuming adult beverages.

Middleton Pride 2026
2026-06-13 | Downtown Middleton, WI, 1821 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI, 53562, Select a Country:
Join The Good Neighbor City for its annual Middleton Pride Festival on Saturday, June 13.
This is a family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in the Good Neighbor city.
In 2025, the festival included two Drag Story Hours (from both Kings and Queens), performances from local school ensembles and home-grown DJ Stu, and nearly 30 vendors, area organizations, and Queer-affirming businesses. Expect a similar lineup in 2026 as well as more than enough crafts, games, and love to go around! Stay tuned for exact details as the event gets closer.
Food, Drinks & More:
Middleton has a dozen restaurants within walking distance of Stone Horse Green, feel free to grab lunch and bring it over and enjoy on a blanket or one of the bistro tables. Bring your own blankets and folding chairs, if you like. You can also bring alcohol that is in non-glass containers, such as one of the hundreds of canned beers for sale at Longtable Beer Cafe just across the street.

Brats and Bloodys at Working Draft Beer Company
2026-06-14 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-06 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
We’re doing our Brats and Bloodys shindig on the second Sunday of each month. What’s Brats and Bloodys you ask?
We’ll be serving Jenifer Street Market brats cooked in WDBC beer and house-made Bloody Marys.
We’ll have a full bloody fixin’s bar, including house made pickles, cheese cubes, meat sticks, green olives, onions, celery sticks, brussels sprouts, asparagus, limes, lemons, and more. Build your own 🙂
And you know there will be WDBC beer chasers.
So come hungry and thirsty!
Happens on the following Dates:
Mar 29, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Apr 12, 2026, 12:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
May 10, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jun 14, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jul 12, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Aug 9, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Sep 6, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 11, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Nov 8, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Dec 13, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Samba Night at Working Draft Beer Company
2026-06-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-20 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us at Working Draft Beer Co for a night of samba music and tasty food. Saideira Pagode will be bringing their Brazilian rhythms and we’ll have fresh, authentic Brazilian food as well!
Food service starts at 5 (and it goes pretty quickly!) and the Samba will fill the taproom from 7-9 pm. And of course, the WDBC taps will be flowing from 3-10 pm.
We do Samba Night the third Thursday of each month.
Working Draft Beer plus Brazilian food plus Brazilian music? Sim por favor!
Happens on the following Dates:
Apr 16, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
May 21, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jun 18, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jul 16, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Aug 20, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Sep 17, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 15, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Nov 19, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Dec 17, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Cellist Mike Block: Hillside Theater at Taliesin
2026-06-20 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Hillside Theater, Taliesin, Spring Green, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Mike Block is a Grammy® Award-Winning multi-style cello player, composer, singer, and educator, with a passion for cross-cultural collaborations. Hailed as “one of the bravest, most intriguing musicians on the American fusion scene” by Gramophone, he was acclaimed by the New York Times for his “vital rich-hued solo playing”, and “a true artist… a sight to behold” by Salt Lake City Desert News. Mike Block’s solo show offers a rich mixture of classical repertoire, folk music, original compositions and songs that draw inspiration from his diverse collaborations. An admirer of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture since childhood, this performance will include works directly inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and Taliesin.

National Mustard Day Festival
2026-08-01 | Downtown Middleton, WI, 1821 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI, 53562, Select a Country:
The National Mustard Day Festival in Middleton is a celebration of “America’s favorite condiment” and a day of quirky fun for mustard lovers everywhere. Celebrated the first Saturday of August, thousands join the National Mustard Museum in Downtown Middleton for family-friendly games, food vendors, live music, and of course, MUSTARD!
Middleton takes National Mustard Day quite seriously. As home to the National Mustard Museum and National Mustard Day, it is no wonder why this day is marked on everyone’s calendar.
The next National Mustard Day will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, and festivities include closing Hubbard Avenue downtown in front of the museum and gift shop and filling the street with mustard, brat and pretzel vendors; mustard-themed family-friendly games; kids’ activities like a bouncy house and balloon animals; and a stage with live music all afternoon.

Sunset Photography Class at Taliesin
2026-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Taliesin, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Join internationally published travel and architectural photographer Andrew Pielage at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin to learn the basics of sunset photography hands-on! Enjoy the rare opportunity to photograph Taliesin in the evening while learning about the best techniques for capturing the changing light. The evening begins with a welcome reception and instruction from Andrew, and then participants will be able to explore, taking interior and exterior photos. This class is open to guests of all levels and experiences. Phone cameras welcome!

Weekend Workshop: Intermediate Photography
2026-08-07 12:30 - 2026-08-09 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Spend a weekend photographing Taliesin – Frank Lloyd Wright’s 800-acre estate in Spring Green! In this workshop with photographer Andrew Pielage, you will learn to look critically at composition, engage in peer photo critiques, and learn about the powerful editing software Adobe Lightroom that will take your photos to the next level.

Weekend Workshop: Broadacre City - Wright's Vision for the American City
2026-08-14 12:30 - 2026-08-16 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Taliesin, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Spend a weekend at Taliesin – Frank Lloyd Wright’s 800-acre estate in Spring Green! Advocating decentralization, local governance, small-scale industry, farming, and widespread property ownership, Broadacre City challenged conventional ideas of urban life. Join Dr. Jennifer Gray to explore how Taliesin served as a laboratory for Broadacre City—both its successes and shortcomings—and how we might apply these ideas today.

Weekend Workshop: Intermediate Plein Air Painting
2026-08-21 12:30 - 2026-08-23 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Experience Taliesin – Frank Lloyd Wright’s 800-acre estate in Spring Green – while enhancing your plein air painting skills in this weekend workshop with Jan Norsetter. Designed for intermediate to experienced artists, you’ll refine techniques in value, composition, and capturing the essence of nature.

Good Neighbor Festival
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-30 | Middeton, Wisconsin
The Middleton Good Neighbor Festival brings families and friends together for a weekend of rides, food and games, as well as a craft fair, a parade and live entertainment. This is fun the whole family can enjoy while proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations.
Visit the website for more information.
