Events

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Footloose

Recurring daily until August 23, 2013
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
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A small farming town is turned upside-down when Ren, a high school student from Chicago, reluctantly moves there with his mother. Can Ren adjust to the tough local laws, including a ban on dancing? Will the strict Reveren... more >

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Free Summer Music Concert Series – featuring Sleep Cyclists

August 23, 2013
One N. Pinckney, Madison, WI 53703
DreamBank
From: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Complement Madison’s beautiful summer evenings with the dream-inspiring sounds of local musicians. These talented artists will perform at DreamBank on Friday evenings, providing incredible entertainment (and free ap... more >

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Geek.Kon

Recurring daily until August 25, 2013
1313 John Q. Hammons Dr., Middleton, WI 53562
Madison Marriott West
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Geek.Kon is Madison Wisconsin's very own anime convention, sci-fi convention, and gaming convention all rolled into one! As the name implies, Geek.Kon is a place to celebrate all that is geeky from strong foundations in a... more >

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Live on King Street: Rev. Horton Heat w/ Wayne Hancock and Iron Band

August 23, 2013
115 King St., Madison, WI 53703
Majestic Theatre
Starting: 5:00 PM
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Head on down to King Street for 5 free outdoor concerts on Friday nights featuring nationally touring artists. Doors open at 5pm. more >

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Madison Brewery Bus Tour

August 23, 2013
706 John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI 53713
Sheraton Madison Hotel
From: 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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Madison Brewery Bus Tour Friday, August 23rd. 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. Departing the Sheraton Hotel, 706 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53713 (FREE Parking) Transportation: 14 passenger shuttle bus Tour includes: Ale Asylum -... more >

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Madison Parks Moonlight Movie Series: Madagascar 3

August 23, 2013
325 W. Olin Ave., Madison, WI 53715
Gates 7:45pm, Movie starts 8pm
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The Madison Mallards and Madison Parks are teaming up to host the Moonlight Movie Series celebrating the Madison Parks Foundation’s 10 years supporting our community’s parks. Join us throughout the summer and ... more >

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Madison Ruby Conference

Recurring daily until August 24, 2013
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
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Madison Ruby Conference is a more than one track conference committed to bringing together two great communities. The conference will showcase to locals the assets of the Ruby community and allow visitors to Madison a cha... more >

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Middleton Good Neighbor Festival

Recurring daily until August 25, 2013
7400 Lee St, Middleton, WI 53562
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Delicious foods, a midway with rides and games, parade, live entertainment and more! Check goodneighborfestival.com for more details! more >

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Yamaha DTX Electronic Drums Clinic with Kenny Aronoff

August 23, 2013
9770 Silicon Prairie Pkwy., Madison, WI 53593
Full Compass Systems
From: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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The legendary Kenny Aronoff will be at Full Compass for an explosive clinic featuring his unique playing style and technique on Yamaha DTX digital drums. Kenny has performed and recorded with some of the world’s gre... more >

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Boat Rental on Lake Mendota

Recurring daily until October 15, 2013
5381 Westport Rd., Madison, WI 53708
SkipperBud's
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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 >

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Dane Dances

August 23, 2013
One John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI
From: 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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Monona Terrace is thrilled to serve as the home base for Dane Dances! Kick off your heels and get down on the rooftop with these fun community dances that have become a Madison tradition. These concerts were created to he... more >

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Dueling Pianos

Every Friday, Saturday until September 28, 2013
116 W. Mifflin St. or 111 State Street, Madison, WI 53703
Starting: 8:00 PM
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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 >

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Focal Points: American Photography Since 1950

Recurring daily until September 01, 2013
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
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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 >

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Gifts of the Ebb Tide: The Sea in Japanese Prints

Recurring daily until September 01, 2013
750 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706
Chazen Museum of Art
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The sea is pervasive in the imagery of Japan—after all, it is an island nation. Kitagawa Utamaro’s Gifts of the Ebb Tide, also called The Shell Book, is famous among Japanese paeans to the sea and its bounty. ... more >

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I Dream Too Much: Paintings by Leslie Smith III

Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until September 01, 2013
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
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Featuring a focused selection of the artist’s work from recent years, alongside his newest canvases, I Dream Too Much will be Leslie Smith’s first solo museum exhibition. Leslie Smith employs abstraction to ... more >

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Live Oom-pah Music at Essen Haus

Every Friday, Saturday until September 28, 2013
514 E. Wilson St., Madison, WI 53703
Essen Haus German Restaurant
From: 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM
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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 >

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Los Grandes del Arte Moderno Mexicano

Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until June 01, 2014
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
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Los Grandes del Arte Moderno Mexicano (Masters of Mexican Modern Art) showcases the artists who, more than any others, defined Mexican Modernism in the 1920s and 1930s: Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Frida Kahlo, Leopoldo Mé... more >

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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
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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 >

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Molly Sweeney

August 23, 2013
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 3:00 PM
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Molly is a new bride – happy, content. And blind. But now she has a chance to see. For Molly’s husband, restoring her sight is his latest cheerful obsession. For her surgeon, a shot at redemption. And for Moll... more >

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Picnic in the Park Concert Series

August 23, 2013
100 East Main Street, Cambridge, WI 53523
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Enjoy the open air Picnic in the Park Concert Series held in downtown Cambridge at Veteran’s Park. All concerts are Fridays at 6:30. 2013 concert dates: June 21: The Dang-Its (western swing, honky tonk, Americana)... more >

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Sightseeing Tours of Madison

Recurring daily until October 01, 2013
1 E. Main, Madison, WI 53703
9:30-11:30 weekdays, 1:30-3:30 weekends
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Take a 30-mile, two-hour tour of beautiful Madison WI in a comfortable minivan. See what makes Madison such a gorgeous place. In addition to driving around the downtown and Capitol Square, you will see Madison's 3 beau... more >

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Sisters in Spirit: Native American Stories from Rocks and Beads

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until November 02, 2013
30 N. Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703
Wisconsin Historical Museum
From: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Explore the messages left by the original artists and storytellers of Wisconsin through masterful watercolors and sparkling glass beadwork. This exhibit showcases Geri Schrab's petroglyph- and pictograph-inspired watercol... more >

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Terrace After Dark Music: Behind the Beat - Tritonics

August 23, 2013
800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53704
From: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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This local bluegrass band gets their name from the fact that they all work full time jobs. more >

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Terrace After Dark Music: Pat McCurdy

August 23, 2013
800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53704
Starting: 9:00 PM
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"Sex and beer." Pat McCurdy's signature song. A man that has been traveling from stage to stage over the past 30 years, has certainly made an impression on his loyal fans and new members in the crowd. more >

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Too Many Husbands

August 23, 2013
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 8:00 PM
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Prim English chivalry gets bushwhacked by fate in this hilarious comedy. In the wake of WWI, lovely Victoria loses husbands like pocket change. And though anyone (Victoria included) will tell you she looked ravishing in h... more >

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