By Lily Mihelich | Photography by Beth Skogen
2024 Madison Night Market
June 13, North Carroll and West Mifflin Streets on the Capitol Square, in addition to State and Gilman Streets
Local artisans, businesses and food and gift vendors will gather on selected downtown blocks to liven up downtown Madison. Catch live music on the Peace Park stage and throughout the market.
bravamagazine.com/event/madison-night-market-2
2024 Loop the Lake Benefit Bike Ride
June 15, Olbrich Park
Hosted by the Clean Lakes Alliance, the Loop the Lake Benefit Bike Ride around Lake Monona fundraises to keep the Greater Madison lakes in good health. Activities along the route include an Aldo Leopold Center education station, salsa music by Orquesta SalSoul at Grand Crossing Park and history talks by guide from the Ho-Chunk Nation at Hudson Park.
cleanlakesalliance.org/loop-the-lake
Madison Jazz Festival: Jazz on the Terrace
June 15 & 16, Memorial Union Terrace
Madison celebrates jazz city-wide at this festival that started June 7 and ends June 16. On June 15, the Terrace will host free performances by the headlining, GRAMMY-nominated Orrin Evans Quartet, the Madison Jazz Fest High School All Stars, Gerri DiMaggio and friends featuring Peter Dominguez, Heirloom and ¡Azucar!: A celebration honoring Celia Cruz featuring Betty Guerrero y La Combi. On Sunday catch A.S.T.R.O., We Exist! Dee Dee Bridgewater Quartet and more.
union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/theater-jazz-on-the-terrace-2024
National Women’s Music Festival
June 20-23, Madison Marriott West Hotel & Conference Center
Celebrate the 48th annual National Women’s Music Festival, made possible by Women In the Arts, Inc., a nonprofit. The festival features concerts, comedy, theater, films an auction and more ways to support women in the arts.
Make Music Madison
June 21, various locations
Musicians of all levels and backgrounds will perform in over 100 Madison locations for a DIY-style music festival. Check out their website for a map with location details and times for specific performances.
Festival Foods Lights the Isthmus
June 29, Breese Stevens Field
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and a celebration at Breese Stevens Field. The event features live musicians including main headliner, Uncommon Denominator, plus food and drink, games and more family fun.
breesestevensfield.com/upcoming-events/festival-foods-lights-the-isthmus-1-j38nn
