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Discover what's going on in Greater Madison! Use our events calendar below to search for events by date, keyword or category--we'll show you a variety of options that are sure to make your visit memorable.

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05-24-2013

Special Event

Madison Classic Horse Show

Recurring daily until May 26, 2013
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
Alliant Energy Center of Dane County
Thu & Fri 1pm & 7pm, Sat. 9am, 1pm & 7pm, & Sun 11am
Special Event
Come and Join the Fun! Spectators! Come and see the horse America made, the American Saddlebred at our horse show this weekend! It's fun for the entire family. Saddlebreds and Hackney Ponies from across the Midwest will... more >

New Glarus Music Fest

Recurring daily until May 27, 2013
, New Glarus, WI 53574
Special Event
New Glarus is the place to be for family fun, music and more this Memorial Day weekend! The fun begins on Saturday with a 5k run/walk, co-ed volleyball and a great day of music! Come back on Sunday for a kickball tourname... more >

Ongoing Events

Artisan Gallery: Three New Exhibits & Opening Reception

Recurring daily until June 02, 2013
6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI 53508
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe
Ongoing Events
Opening reception will be held April 19 from 5-9pm. Exhibit runs through June 2. Gerit Grimm: New work in Ceramics Drawing from rich folk traditions, Grimm creates ceramic sculptures which push the boundaries between kit... more >

Boat Rental on Lake Mendota

Recurring daily until October 15, 2013
5381 Westport Rd., Madison, WI 53708
SkipperBud's
Ongoing Events
Rent a Pontoon, Sport Boat or Kayak on beautiful Lake Mendota. Skipper Buds of Madison offers half and full day rentals 7 days a week out of our harbor. Call, email or simply stop in to reserve your rental today! more >

Drawings from the Joseph McCrindle Collection

Recurring daily until May 26, 2013
750 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706
Chazen Museum of Art
Ongoing Events
This exhibition reflects the breadth of a bequest from Joseph McCrindle of more than 150 English, Italian, and French drawings from the sixteenth through the twentieth century. The drawings demonstrate how each generation... more >

Dueling Pianos

January 25, 2013
116 W. Mifflin St. or 111 State Street, Madison, WI 53703
Starting: 8:00 PM
Ongoing Events
Dueling Pianos non-stop entertainment! Join us nightly request songs and sing along! Perfect for your special occasion or for just a night you won't forget! Dueling Pianos Thurs-Sat nights, solo all requests shows Tues &a... more >

Focal Points: American Photography Since 1950

Recurring daily until September 01, 2013
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Ongoing Events
Focal Points: American Photography Since 1950 looks at ways in which fine art photography has examined American identity. This major exhibition presents over 100 works and will be on view in the museum’s main galler... more >

Live Oom-pah Music at Essen Haus

September 28, 2012
514 E. Wilson St., Madison, WI 53703
From: 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Ongoing Events
Dance the night away to live bands performing party favorites such as the hokey pokey, the chicken dance, and spirited German drinking songs at the Essen Haus! more >

Maira Kalman Exhibition and Artist Reading at Madison Children’s Museum

Recurring daily until August 31, 2013
100 N. Hamilton St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Children's Museum
Ongoing Events
Join artist Maira Kalman for a free opening reception of What Pete Ate, a collection of original artwork from her beloved children's book. Kalman will be on hand for the unveiling of the exhibit and an author reading at 1... more >

Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets

Recurring daily until May 28, 2013
I-94 at Hwy. 26, Johnson Creek, WI 53038
Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
Ongoing Events
Kick off the summer season with the hottest trends and colors plus enjoy savings on the sidewalks and in the stores! Extraordinary savings of 25%-65% off regular retail on your favorite brands at Banana Republic Factory S... more >

Michael Lucero Installation

Recurring daily until August 18, 2013
750 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706
Chazen Museum of Art
Ongoing Events
Ceramicist Michael Lucero began developing a body of larger-than-life figures as a graduate student. When he moved to New York City in 1978 he didn’t have access to a kiln and instead constructed a series of 17 ha... more >

Terrace After Dark Music: Trinidad Tripoli Steel Drum Band

May 24, 2013
800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53704
From: 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Ongoing Events
Still going strong and playing sunny steel drum music that will keep a weekend of dancing going, make sure to catch these legends when they make their stop on the isthmus. more >

Walking Food Tours Madison Food Explorers

Recurring daily until November 23, 2013
, Madison, WI 53704
Most tours start at 12:30pm
Ongoing Events
Take a city food tour and experience Madison one tasty bite at a time! Join us on a walking culinary tour of Madison’s savory neighborhoods. Discover hidden Madison restaurants. Taste local, fresh, Madison food and... more >

Wisconsin Historical Museum: Wisconsin Innovations Exhibit

Recurring daily until June 01, 2013
30 N. Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703
Wisconsin Historical Museum
Daily
Ongoing Events
Wisconsin is home to some of the most remarkable inventions in America. Some you may know, while others have surprising stories behind innovations you might not expect. more >

You Are Here: Maps and Meanings

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until November 09, 2013
30 N. Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703
Wisconsin Historical Museum
From: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Ongoing Events
We all use maps to find our way. Yet maps can show much more than destinations. They help define who we are and where we belong, and can help us understand our world in new ways. See a variety of striking, intriguing and ... more >

05-25-2013

Special Event

Arboretum Night Walk: Sunset Serenade

May 25, 2013
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
8-9:30pm
Special Event
Free naturalist-led hike to take in the sights and sounds of a late spring evening. The sun will set at 8:30, followed by an hour of twilight time in woods or prairie. Meet on Visitor Center steps; dress for the weather a... more >

Follow the Child Family Fun Run

May 25, 2013
8312 Forsythia St, Middleton, WI 53562
Starting: 9:00 AM
Special Event
This fun run provides the unique opportunity to leave the couch, video games, and junk food behind to celebrate healthy families and communities. With a 40 yard Kiddie Dash for preschoolers, a 1 mile segment for children... more >

Madison Brewery Bus Tour: East Side

May 25, 2013
706 John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI 53713
Sheraton Madison Hotel
From: 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Special Event
Join Hop Head Beer Tours on a tour of three of Madison's east side breweries! Stops include Karben4 Brewing, Ale Asylum and House of Brews. more >

Madison Classic Horse Show

Recurring daily until May 26, 2013
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
Alliant Energy Center of Dane County
Thu & Fri 1pm & 7pm, Sat. 9am, 1pm & 7pm, & Sun 11am
Special Event
Come and Join the Fun! Spectators! Come and see the horse America made, the American Saddlebred at our horse show this weekend! It's fun for the entire family. Saddlebreds and Hackney Ponies from across the Midwest will... more >

New Glarus Music Fest

Recurring daily until May 27, 2013
, New Glarus, WI 53574
Special Event
New Glarus is the place to be for family fun, music and more this Memorial Day weekend! The fun begins on Saturday with a 5k run/walk, co-ed volleyball and a great day of music! Come back on Sunday for a kickball tourname... more >

Ripley Park Opening Day

May 25, 2013
N4310 Park Road, Cambridge, WI 53523
From: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Special Event
The gates of Ripley Park will open marking yet another wonderful summer in Cambridge, Wis. Located on the west shores of Lake Ripley, Ripley Park is an 18 acre park privately owned by the Cambridge Foundation and managed ... more >
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