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Disney's Newsies: The Musical
2026-05-17 13:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-16 14:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-10 13:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-09 14:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-03 13:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-02 14:00 - 21:00 UTC | Starlight Theater at MYArts, 1055 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
When powerful New York newspaper publishers raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack Kelly rallies his ragtag group of “newsies” to fight back. Inspired by true events, this high-energy musical tells the story of young people discovering their voice and proving that courage and determination can change the world.
Recommended for ages 7+
Happens on the following Dates:
May 2, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 2, 2026, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 3, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 3, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 9, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 9, 2026, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 10, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 10, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 15, 2026, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 16, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 16, 2026, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 17, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 17, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CDT

Spring Into Wellness: A Community Wellness Gathering
2026-05-16 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Ether Wellness, 25 N Pinckney St. Ste 310, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
A Community Wellness Gathering
Join us for an afternoon designed to help you reconnect with your health, your body, and your community. Spring Into Wellness brings together a curated group of local practitioners and wellness businesses offering services, resources, and experiences that support whole-person well-being.
Whether you’re curious about new wellness approaches, looking for support in your health journey, or simply want to spend time in an uplifting environment, this event offers a welcoming space to explore and connect.
Participating Local Businesses:
• Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
• Chiropractic Care
• Acupuncture
• Massage Therapy
• Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching
• Natural Wellness Products
AND MORE!
Learn More and See Participating Vendors Here –>
https://etherwellnessmadison.com/spring-into-wellness-madison-wisconsin/
When: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Ether Wellness | 25 N Pinckney St, Suite 310, Madison, WI (3rd floor)
Cost: Free | RSVP for a bonus entry into our curated gift basket drawings.
RSVP HERE –> https://etherwellnessmadison.myflodesk.com/springintowellness2026

Art Walk Middleton
2026-05-16 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Middleton, WI, 1821 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI, 53562, Select a Country:
Don’t miss the 2026 Art Walk Middleton, a vibrant celebration of local art and culture.
Hosted by the Middleton Arts Committee, this free, one-day event (10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, May 16) invites visitors to explore the works of dozens of talented artists in a variety of mediums.
The Art Walk will take place on Terrace Avenue, nestled near Capital Brewery & Bier Garten in the heart of Middleton’s lively downtown district. Stroll through the outdoor exhibition to discover stunning paintings, photography, jewelry, and more — available for purchase. Enjoy live art demonstrations and music throughout the day as you immerse yourself in the creative energy of our community.
All are welcome to attend — bring your friends, family, dogs, and a love for local art!

Education: Neuropathy Prevention and Treatment [Virtual]
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Gilda’s Club Wisconsin, 7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Prevention and treatment of chemo-induced neuropathy can impact nearly every facet of life. Learn what can be done to prevent, manage and treat neuropathy that is caused by chemotherapy. Bring your questions. Presented by Dr. Michele Pipp-Daum, who provides care for patients with solid tumors and hematologic disorders at the UW Carbone Cancer Center, and provides outreach oncology services at Platteville/Southwest Health, Beaver Dam Community Hospital and Reedsburg Area Medical Center. Dr. Pipp-Dahm is medical oncologist with special interests in breast cancer and hematologic disorders, including leukemias, lymphomas and other blood disorders.

Art Show Opening Reception
2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Gilda’s Club Wisconsin, 7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Join us to celebrate the opening of our Community Art Show, view the art exhibition, and meet some of the artists. This is sure to be an evening of powerful art, great music, and time to reconnect with others impacted by cancer.
The reception will be held in the backyard (weather permitting).
To learn more about our community art show, visit https://gildasclubwi.org/artshow
Questions? Contact autumn@gildasclubwi.org

Listen to Your Mother Show
2026-05-10 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Peace Lutheran Church, 701 S Century Ave, Waunakee, WI, 53597, United States
After a 9 year hiatus, Listen to Your Mother returns to the Madison area. With a focus on motherhood, twelve local cast members will read their original stories during this live event in Waunakee, WI. We’re giving motherhood a microphone on Mother’s Day 2026.
What is LTYM, anyway? The goal of every LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER production is to take the audience on a well-crafted 90-minute journey of diverse true stories about motherhood—being a mom, having a mom, losing a mom, finding a mom—as many interpretations on the theme of mothering as you can imagine. From hilarious and heartwarming, to emotionally intense and profound, LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER entertains, energizes, brings community together and leaves everyone feeling a little less alone and a little more understood.

Afternoon Tea with The Kilted Cook
2026-05-10 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Come and join us for a slice of British heritage – with a twist of the Deliciouser creativity – at our first Afternoon Tea at The Deliciouser on May 10th, 2026.
Said to have been invented in 1840 by Anna Russell, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, to satisfy her peckishness between lunch and dinner – Afternoon Tea is a quintessential British dining experience to celebrate any occasion.
Our afternoon tea will comprise of finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream & preserves, and a mouth-watering range of exquisitely presented pastries and teacakes all served with a selection of teas to choose from.
Add an extra bit of sparkle to the occasion with a glass of champagne or a signature Deliciouser cocktail
The perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day and round off Graduation weekend in Madison!
Bar & Shopping @ 12:00 p.m.
Tea @ 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

Brats and Bloodys at Working Draft Beer Company
2026-05-10 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)

Wisconsin Chamber Choir’s Spring Concert “Time Pieces”
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join the Wisconsin Chamber Choir for a concert of music about time in its many facets. Our program samples a broad range of poetic and musical interpretations of time, from 2000-year-old religious texts to music written just a few years ago that speaks to the times we live in, today. The wide breadth of repertoire ranges from British Romantic composers Edward Elgar and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, to contemporary Americans Libby Larsen and David Lang, to popular music icons Cole Porter, Bob Dylan, and Dolly Parton.
As human beings, we interact with time in many different ways and on many different levels. The cyclical time of the passing seasons finds voice in Elgar’s passionate O Wild West Wind and Coleridge-Taylor’s luminous Song of Proserpine, both settings of poems by Shelly. One of the most resolute depictions of recurring time is David Lang’s Again (After Ecclesiastes), whose music is based on a mesmerizing, seemingly endless ostinato. Time as longing animates Argentinian composer Carlos Guastavino’s Ojos de tiempo (Eyes of Time) and Cole Porter’s Night and Day, and time as eternity bookends Three Herrick Songs by Boston composer William Cutter.
A special feature of the program is the world premiere of Ever by Minnesota composer, Michael Ferguson, a powerful setting of Shakespeare’s Sonnet XIX, Devouring Time, Blunt Thou the Lions Paws. Another recent work, of particular relevance today, is Minneapolis composer Libby Larsen’s Verdad/True, a 2019 composition that uses texts by Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral to document the pain of migrants separated from their families, who long for the time when they will be reunited.
Bob Dylan’s The Times They Are a-Changin’ hit a nerve in 1964, and Adam Podd’s transcendent arrangement for choir and piano from 2021 testifies to the original song’s continuing relevance. The concert concludes with Dolly Parton’s upbeat anthem about the travails of working 9 to 5.
Tickets are $25 for adults / $5 students, available in advance from www.wisconsinchamberchoir.org or at the door. Discounted tickets are available for children, students, and patrons experiencing financial hardship.
Founded in 1998, the Wisconsin Chamber Choir has established a reputation for excellence in the performance of oratorios by Bach, Handel, Mozart, and Brahms; a cappella works from various centuries; and world premieres. WCC Artistic Director Robert Gehrenbeck, a Professor of Music at UW-Whitewater, has been hailed by critics for his vibrant and emotionally compelling interpretations of a wide variety of choral music. Under his leadership the WCC has presented major works with orchestra as well as innovative programs of rarely heard music by composers from a wide variety of eras, nationalities, and cultures.

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Madison, WI
2026-05-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East, 4402 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
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 & Canada)
May 23, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Dinner Detective Madison
2026-05-09 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!

City Connections
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Madison Public Library Hawthorne Branch, 2707 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
The community is invited to participate in an upcoming audio inspired mural entitled, City Connections. All are invited from across the city to come and be a part of this mural project. Amy Zarmba, a Madison-based painter, will find her inspiration in these community pop-ups sessions. Participants are asked to reflect on the theme of connection. The recorded audio clips will complement the mural adding an additional layer of understanding, listening, connection, and art interaction. Zaremba is known for omitting specific figurative features and working in a vibrant color palette to create a diverse and inclusive mural expression. The mural exhibition will be free to view 365 days/ year planned at Union Cab Cooperative in Madison.

Graduation Brunch at The Deliciouser
2026-05-09 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join Team Deliciouser for Graduation Brunch! A four-course experience designed to honor big milestones and bright futures. This event invites you to gather around the table with family and friends, raise a glass, and savor a thoughtfully curated progression of seasonal dishes.
The full menu will be revealed upon arrival, adding a touch of anticipation to an already celebratory afternoon. Expect vibrant flavors, beautiful presentation, and a few delightful twists along the way.
Bar & Shopping @ 12:00 p.m.
Brunch @ 12:30 p.m.
Tickets: $75
Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill
We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash

Grow and Gather: Spring Foraging
2026-05-09 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Come explore the Welsh Hills Trail at Taliesin and learn how to forage with our Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman. Class will begin with a discussion of foraging basics at the base of the trail. Then, we will embark on a two-mile loop through the Welsh Hills to put our new knowledge to the test, identifying common Spring wild edibles along the way! By the end of this course, you will learn why you should forage, where you can forage, how to forage safely and responsibly, as well as key identification techniques and common plant families.

YWCA Madison's Inaugural Solidarity Sunset Soirée
2026-05-08 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
On Friday, May 8th, at the Madison Marriott West, YWCA Madison invites you to our first-ever Solidarity Sunset Soirée. This new signature event honors the transformative leadership of women, illuminates the impact of YWCA Madison, and brings together the shared power and love that sustains this community. Rooted in the beloved traditions of Circle and Women of Distinction, this milestone year invites us into something expansive: a living reflection of where we have been and a collective vision of what we are becoming.
Throughout the evening, we will move together through moments of connection and celebration, including shared conversation, heartfelt tributes, vibrant art, a seated dinner, and joyful dancing. We will also celebrate 50 years of Women of Distinction, a sisterhood of radiant women across generations whose leadership has shaped our local justice movements, while uplifting the impact of YWCA Madison’s work and nurturing a spirit of solidarity that continues to grow within our community. Registration is live at ywcamadison.org. Doors open at 5:30 pm. We can’t wait to see you there!

Role of Exercise after Diagnosis (PUBLIC)
2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Gilda’s Club Wisconsin, 7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
The intervention with best data for improving side effects related to cancer and cancer therapy and maybe even improve outcomes is exercise. The talk will identify which side effects are improved with exercise and what types of exercise are most useful. We will also explore how exercise might help improve cancer outcomes. Finally we will talk about practical ways to get started.

Drag Bingo Fundraiser | Mental Health Awareness Month Event
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago Street, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Get out for a fun, high-energy night of bingo, entertainment, and great prizes—all in support of Journey Mental Health Center.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, this event brings the community together for a night that’s both fun and meaningful.
Hosted by Kendra Banx$, this 21+ event includes 8 rounds of bingo, light snacks, and a drink ticket, with additional beverages available for purchase. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with bingo running from 7:00–8:30 PM.
Every ticket sold helps Journey provide therapy, crisis support, school-based services, and more to people across Dane County.
Tickets + details: https://rebrand.ly/bingo-brava

Cinco de Mayo Dinner at The Deliciouser
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join Team Deliciouser as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with unforgettable flavors and festivity.
The evening will consist of a vibrant five-course Mexican dinner, the menu will be revealed only upon arrival. From bold, smoky flavors to bright, citrusy notes, each course is thoughtfully crafted to showcase the richness and diversity of Mexican cuisine.
Expect a lively atmosphere filled with warm hospitality as well as dishes that honor both tradition and creativity. Whether you’re a lover of Mexican cuisine, or simply looking for a unique night out, this dining experience will delight your senses from beginning to end.
Bar & Shopping @ 5:30 p.m.
Dinner @ 6:15 p.m.
Tickets: $100
Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill
We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash

MEDI Cycle 1: Now – new Madison dance incubator performance series launch
2026-05-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Ballet U, 411 Prairie Heights Dr, Verona, Wisconsin, 53593, United States
Madison Experimental Dance Incubator (MEDI) launches its inaugural performance event, MEDI Cycle 1: Now, a new platform supporting emerging and experimental choreography in the Madison area. The program features works by Bri Lucey, Christopher Coffman, Bhavani Dinakaran’s Soulful Dancers, Evan Stoll and Jen Costillo exploring themes of athleticism, identity, empathy, and the evolving life of a dancer. The evening concludes with an audience Q&A panel with the artists hosted by Robin Pettersen.
MEDI connects dance, technology, and interdisciplinary performance while creating new opportunities for regional creators to share work in progress.

Central Midwest Ballet's Spring Showcase
2026-05-02 13:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | River Arts Center, 105 Ninth St. , Prairie du Sac, WI, 53578, United States
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 & 6:00pm
Sponsored by: One Community Bank, Middleton Endowment, WI Arts Board, Madison Investments, Jason Thomas Homes, Dane Arts

Pinney Saturday Music Series - presenting the Madison Brass Band
2026-05-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Pinney Library, 204 Cottage Grove Rd. , Madison, WI, 53716, United States
Pinney Library
Community Rooms A and B Combined
May 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!
The series is generously sponsored by The Friends of Pinney Library.

Black Earth Children's Museum Badgerland Learning Day
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Black Earth Children’s Museum, 1131 Mills Street, Black Earth, WI, 53515, United States
Join us on May 2nd from 10am to 11:30am as Heidi from Center Ground Studios will guide your kids in building a mosaic style wooden recycled sculpture in the style of American contemporary artist Louise Nevelson. Let your kids’ creativity flow. They will love the hands-on experience in designing and building their own art sculpture. All ages are welcome.

Monkey Business Institute Improv
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Gilda’s Club Wisconsin, 7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Monkey Business Institute (MBI) is Madison’s favorite improv comedy company, made up of seasoned performers who have been creating laughter and connection in our community for 20+ years. We believe—just like Gilda’s Club—that laughter is powerful, healing, and best enjoyed in a space where everyone feels welcome, respected, and safe.
Each MBI show is completely custom, inspired by audience suggestions and shaped in the moment. That means no scripts, no re-runs, and no picking on anyone—ever. Our performers are kind humans first and comedians second, and our goal is always to lift people up, not put them on the spot. Audience participation is always invitational, supportive, and done with care, so everyone can relax and enjoy the fun.
This one-hour show is packed with fast-paced, classic short-form improv comedy that’s smart, clean, and laugh-out-loud funny. The content is appropriate for all ages—delighting kids, adults, and anyone who appreciates clever humor with heart. Expect big laughs, joyful surprises, and a room full of people feeling connected, seen, and a little lighter than when they arrived.
Join us for this great evening of the unexpected, improv, and laughter.

Downtown Middleton Sip & Stroll: Wine Walk
2026-04-30 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Raise your glasses and grab your passports! The Downtown Middleton Business Association is excited to host our annual Sip & Stroll: Wine Walk. This year the theme is Around the World!
This event is organized by the Downtown Middleton Business Association and will take place from 5 – 8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 30. Each of the 20+ stops along the way will feature a wine from a different region of the world, giving you the chance to explore international flavors as you stroll through the historic Downtown Middleton. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or simply enjoy a cold drink, this event promises something for everyone.
This Sip & Stroll isn’t just about drinking — it’s also a celebration of community and culture. As you stroll from one tasting station to the next, you’ll have the opportunity to discover the unique flavors and personalities of Downtown Middleton’s vibrant local businesses.
Tickets cost $40 or $12 for a designated driver ticket and include:
-20+ sip stops
-Keepsake sampling wine glass
-Delicious apps and snacks at each stop
-Photo op stops along the way
-Exclusive specials from participating businesses
