Live from the Wonderground: Grupo Balança & Handphibians with Ótimo Dance
2025-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N Hamilton, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Every month this summer, enjoy free concerts at MCM featuring an eclectic mix of Madison bands. Adults get to dance and chat, kids climb and play, and caregivers enjoy low-stress social time in an outdoor space like no other!
On August 1, we’re welcoming three superb samba groups to the MCM stage: Grupo Balança, The Handphibians, and Ótimo Dance. Be sure to grab a delicious dinner from La Belle and a dreamy dessert from Stellie’s Ice Cream cart—both for-purchase options in the Wonderground.
Live from the Wonderground admission is free! You may choose to provide a donation at the door, but no entry fee is required. Proceeds benefit the work of Madison Children’s Museum and allow us to bring accessible programming to our community. All tickets are at the door, no advance registration. Please enter at the Wonderground gate on E. Dayton Street, by the Log Cabin.
Live from the Wonderground brings music, dancing, food, and drinks for all ages to downtown Madison’s most creative playground, the Wonderground. This first Friday concert series features local bands, drinks, light snacks, and fresh air fun. Events take place from 5 to 8 p.m., with bands performing two sets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Parking Address: 218 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703

Dane Dances: Sangamam/VO5
2025-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Gates Open at 4:30 PM
Sangamam (Indian) 6 – 7:30 PM
VO5 (Disco/Funk) 8 – 9:30 PM
Family Dance – DJ Francis Medrano – FREE Dance Lessons
5:30 – 6 PM & 7:30 – 8 PM
FREE! NO TICKETS NEEDED OR REQUIRED
Dane Dances is a free, family-friendly event held every Friday evening in August on the beautiful Monona Terrace rooftop. The much-anticipated summer music series promotes inclusivity for all ages and is a great way to get down and dance with your friends, family, or coworkers.
Food and cocktails are available for purchase at 4:30 PM. Lake Vista Café will be open for your enjoyment along with La Taguara, Melly Mells Catering, and Kipps Kitchen. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Feel free to bring a blanket, chair, and picnic basket Sorry, carry-in alcohol is prohibited. Seating on the rooftop is limited.
In the case of inclement weather, the August 1, 8, 15 and 22 concerts will be moved inside Monona Terrace. In the case of inclement weather on August 29 the concert will be moved to the Alliant Energy Center.

Dane Dances: Sangamam / VO5
2025-08-01 18:00 - 21:30 | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Gates Open at 4:30 PM
Sangamam (Indian) 6 – 7:30 PM
VO5 (Disco/Funk) 8 – 9:30 PM
Family Dance – DJ Francis Medrano – FREE Dance Lessons
5:30 – 6 PM & 7:30 – 8 PM
FREE! NO TICKETS NEEDED OR REQUIRED
Dane Dances is a free, family-friendly event held every Friday evening in August on the beautiful Monona Terrace rooftop. The much-anticipated summer music series promotes inclusivity for all ages and is a great way to get down and dance with your friends, family, or coworkers.
Food and cocktails are available for purchase at 4:30 PM. Lake Vista Café will be open for your enjoyment along with La Taguara, Melly Mells Catering, and Kipps Kitchen. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Feel free to bring a blanket, chair, and picnic basket Sorry, carry-in alcohol is prohibited. Seating on the rooftop is limited.
In the case of inclement weather, the August 1 concert will be moved inside Monona Terrace.

Live @ Lake Vista: Louka (Singer Songwriter/Guitarist)
2025-08-06 16:30 - 18:00 | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Join us at Lake Vista Café on the rooftop overlooking lovely Lake Monona for live music in a relaxed atmosphere.
Louka Patenaude is a veteran of the Madison music scene and is a performing guitarist, teacher, songwriter and composer. His music is grounded in acoustic roots with influences from jazz, classical and old world Mediterranean traditional music. An award-winning musician, Louka’s performed on stage with the Madison Symphony Orchestra, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, and many notable jazz artists.
Free & Open to the Public
Lake Vista Café will have a menu featuring delicious fare and drinks for purchase until 7 p.m., including buy one get one free appetizer from 4 – 6 p.m.
If the weather is inclement, the performance will be canceled.

Dane Dances: Orquesta Salsoul Del Mad /Soul 2 The Bone
2025-08-08 18:00 - 21:30 | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Gates Open at 4:30 PM
Sangamam (Indian) 6 – 7:30 PM
VO5 (Disco/Funk) 8 – 9:30 PM
Family Dance – DJ Francis Medrano – FREE Dance Lessons
5:30 – 6 PM & 7:30 – 8 PM
FREE! NO TICKETS NEEDED OR REQUIRED
Dane Dances is a free, family-friendly event held every Friday evening in August on the beautiful Monona Terrace rooftop. The much-anticipated summer music series promotes inclusivity for all ages and is a great way to get down and dance with your friends, family, or coworkers.
Food and cocktails are available for purchase at 4:30 PM. Lake Vista Café will be open for your enjoyment along with La Taguara, Melly Mells Catering, and Kipps Kitchen. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Feel free to bring a blanket, chair, and picnic basket Sorry, carry-in alcohol is prohibited. Seating on the rooftop is limited.
In the case of inclement weather, the August 8 concert will be moved inside Monona Terrace.

Dane Dances: Orquesta Salsoul Del Mad / Soul 2 The Bone
2025-08-08 18:00 - 21:30 | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Gates Open at 4:30 PM
Orquesta Salsoul Del Mad (Latin/Fusion) 6 – 7:30 PM
Soul 2 The Bone (R&B) 8 – 9:30 PM
Family Dance – DJ Francis Medrano – FREE Dance Lessons
5:30 – 6 PM & 7:30 – 8 PM
FREE! NO TICKETS NEEDED OR REQUIRED
Dane Dances is a free, family-friendly event held every Friday evening in August on the beautiful Monona Terrace rooftop. The much-anticipated summer music series promotes inclusivity for all ages and is a great way to get down and dance with your friends, family, or coworkers.
Food and cocktails are available for purchase at 4:30 PM. Lake Vista Café will be open for your enjoyment along with La Taguara, Melly Mells Catering, and Kipps Kitchen. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Feel free to bring a blanket, chair, and picnic basket Sorry, carry-in alcohol is prohibited. Seating on the rooftop is limited.
In the case of inclement weather, the August 8 concert will be moved inside Monona Terrace.

Agora Art Fair 2025
2025-08-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Agora Fitchburg, 5500 E Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI, 53711, United States
Over 100 Wisconsin artists will be showcased in the 17th Annual Agora Art Fair set amid the stunning architecture of Agora and the natural prairie landscape of southern Wisconsin. Local and regional artists in every medium will be featured, including painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography, glass, metals, woodwork, mixed media, fiber, and sculpture.
The event will feature live music throughout the day, local food carts, a Wisconsin craft brew and wine garden, hands-on art activities, and the popular “Art In The Wind” kite exhibit!

Concerts at McKee - Chicago Latin Groove
2025-08-18 18:00 - 21:00 | McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg , WI, 53508, United States
Concerts at McKee, presented by Oak Bank, is back for 2025! Bring the family or coworkers and enjoy a relaxing evening in the park!
Concerts at McKee is a Party in the Park for everyone! A Youth Band from Madison Music Foundry is at 6:00pm, and the headliner will take the stage at 7:00pm.
Chicago Latin Groove is the Midwest’s premier Tropical music band
Food trucks from local vendors, beverages and beer are available or pack a picnic and bring family, friends and co-workers. It is the best way to spend a summer Monday night! Thank you to our generous sponsors: Oak Bank, Ward-Brodt, Mosquito Joe of Madison, The Cesta an Illuminus Community, Klaas Financial, Vanden Heuvel & Associates CPAs, Matt Winzenreid Real Estate Partners, Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce, City of Fitchburg, WI – Government, and Madison Music Foundry.

Live @ Lake Vista: Mark Croft Duo (Singer Songwriter)
2025-08-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Join us at Lake Vista Café on the rooftop overlooking lovely Lake Monona for live music in a relaxed atmosphere.
Mark Croft is a multi-award-winning singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist who has always been unafraid to break the genre barriers. Croft takes inspiration from a variety of musical styles and blends them into his own Roots, Rock & Americana-based approach to songwriting, infusing soulful performances with infectious rhythms and unforgettable melodies. He is joined by violinist extraordinaire and long-time sideman, Jon Vriesacker, who also shares his talents on mandolins & electric guitar.
Free & Open to the Public
Lake Vista Café will have a menu featuring delicious fare and drinks for purchase until 7 p.m., including buy one get one free appetizer from 4 – 6 p.m.
If the weather is inclement, the performance will be canceled.

Pig Roast at the Fitchburg Farmers Market
2025-08-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Agora Fitchburg, 5500 E Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI, 53711, United States
Join us on Thursday, August 21 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM for our annual Pig Roast here at the Fitchburg Farmers Market! Along with local offerings from our vendors, live music by Shelley Faith will be showcased, as well as plenty of places to sit and enjoy your meal with family and friends!
At $14/plate, we will be offering pulled pork, beans, coleslaw, and chips, benefitting Luke’s Closet – a nonprofit giving aid to children in foster/kinship families in Dane County. Water will be available for purchase. Want to take your meal home? To-go will be offered as well. ONLY 130 PLATES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN TOTAL. Pre-ordering will end Wednesday, August 20, by noon.
