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Dane Dances
Aug. 16th 2013
A Provideo Comedy Series Event: The Kinsey Sicks
Aug. 17th 2013
Agora Art Fair
Aug. 17th 2013
Ride the Drive: Westside
Aug. 18th 2013
WI State Finals Barrel Horse Race
Aug. 16th-Aug. 18th 2013
Dane Dances
Aug. 23rd 2013
Hy-Vee IronKids Triathlon
Aug. 24th 2013
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10-20-2013
Special Event
2013 Wisconsin Book Festival
Recurring daily until October 20, 2013
see website
Special Event
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Special Event
This year's festival will be made up of approximately 50 author events occurring in and around the new Central Branch of Madison Public Library. After 11 successful years, Madison Public Library is taking over as organi... more >
Madison Symphony Orchestra: Philippe Bianconi plays Brahms
Recurring daily until October 20, 2013
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
Special Event
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
Special Event
French pianist Philippe Bianconi is one of those artists with whom John DeMain and the MSO have cultivated a close relationship, coming together again and again to explore the joy and intimacy of making and sharing music.... more >
Michael Nosworthy, clarinet, Guest Artist Series
October 20, 2013
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
Starting: 7:30 PM
Special Event
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
Starting: 7:30 PM
Special Event
Michael Norsworthy, professor of clarinet at the Boston Conservatory, is one of the most celebrated champions of the modern repertoire. To date, he has given over 125 world premieres with leading contemporary music groups... more >
Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience
Recurring daily until October 20, 2013
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
See website
Special Event
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
See website
Special Event
A Critic's Pick by the New York Times, New York Magazine and Time Out London, Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience — A Parody by Dan and Jeff, won the prestigious 2012 Olivier Award nomination for Best E... more >
Ongoing Events
Antony and Cleopatra
October 20, 2013
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 6:00 PM
Ongoing Events
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 6:00 PM
Ongoing Events
Antony and Cleopatra is a love story with the power to shatter nations. But reality has a way of intruding on romance, and love is not the only force at work here. Shaky political alliances, ambition and war threaten the ... more >
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
Ongoing Events
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Ongoing Events
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 >
Once Upon A Mattress
Every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday until October 27, 2013
1131 Janesville Ave., Ft. Atkinson, WI 53538
Fireside Dinner Theatre
Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun matinees; Thurs, Sat evenings; Sunday midday
Ongoing Events
1131 Janesville Ave., Ft. Atkinson, WI 53538
Fireside Dinner Theatre
Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun matinees; Thurs, Sat evenings; Sunday midday
Ongoing Events
You may think you know this time honored tale of The Princess and the Pea but we’ll tell you the real story in one of Broadway’s happiest shows. Delightful music, period costumes, charming romance and rib-tick... more >
Walking Food Tours Madison Food Explorers
Recurring daily until November 23, 2013
, Madison, WI 53704
Most tours start at 12:30pm
Ongoing Events
, 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 >
10-21-2013
Special Event
Live in Concert: Harry Connick, Jr.
October 21, 2013
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
Starting: 8:00 PM
Special Event
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
Starting: 8:00 PM
Special Event
In addition to the wealth of original music on his new discs, Connick will release “Love Wins.” The song is dedicated to Ana Grace Marquez-Greene, one of the children killed in the Newtown, Connecticut trage... more >
Ongoing Events
Daily 25-mile Sightseeing Tours of Isthmus
Recurring every week day starting August 26, 2013
1 East Main St., Madison, WI 53703
9:30 Weekdays, 1:30 weekends, or by app't
Ongoing Events
1 East Main St., Madison, WI 53703
9:30 Weekdays, 1:30 weekends, or by app't
Ongoing Events
Daily, Highlights Tours of Madison, 2-Hour, 25 mile drive tours encompassing the whole of the Isthmus. We drive by all 3 lakes, features the Square, the best photo stops, Maple Bluff, Mansion Hill, the University, Frank L... more >
Walking Food Tours Madison Food Explorers
Recurring daily until November 23, 2013
, Madison, WI 53704
Most tours start at 12:30pm
Ongoing Events
, 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 >
Youth Open Play at Keva Sports Center
Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday until April 28, 2014
8312 Forsythia St., Middleton, WI 53562
Keva Sports Center
From: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Ongoing Events
8312 Forsythia St., Middleton, WI 53562
Keva Sports Center
From: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Ongoing Events
Open activities and inflatable bounce castle for youth. Parent supervision required. Fee of $5 for one child, $7 for 2, $9 for 3 or more. $3 additional charge for bounce castle. more >
10-22-2013
Special Event
The Price Is Right Live! Stage Show
October 22, 2013
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
Starting: 7:30 PM
Special Event
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
Starting: 7:30 PM
Special Event
The Price Is Right Live! is the hit interactive stage show that gives contestants pulled right from the audience the chance to "Come On Down" to win appliances, vacations and even new cars by playing classic gam... more >
Ongoing Events
Daily 25-mile Sightseeing Tours of Isthmus
Recurring every week day starting August 26, 2013
1 East Main St., Madison, WI 53703
9:30 Weekdays, 1:30 weekends, or by app't
Ongoing Events
1 East Main St., Madison, WI 53703
9:30 Weekdays, 1:30 weekends, or by app't
Ongoing Events
Daily, Highlights Tours of Madison, 2-Hour, 25 mile drive tours encompassing the whole of the Isthmus. We drive by all 3 lakes, features the Square, the best photo stops, Maple Bluff, Mansion Hill, the University, Frank L... more >
Downtown Middleton Farmer's Market
Every Tuesday until October 29, 2013
Terrace Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
From: 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Ongoing Events
Terrace Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
From: 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Ongoing Events
Discover what's in season! more >
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
Ongoing Events
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Ongoing Events
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 >
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
Ongoing Events
30 N. Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703
Wisconsin Historical Museum
From: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Ongoing Events
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 >
The Browns in Christian Concert
Recurring every week day until October 23, 2013
1131 Janesville Ave., Ft. Atkinson, WI 53538
Fireside Dinner Theatre
Tuesday and Wednesday matinees plus Tuesday evening
Ongoing Events
1131 Janesville Ave., Ft. Atkinson, WI 53538
Fireside Dinner Theatre
Tuesday and Wednesday matinees plus Tuesday evening
Ongoing Events
The musical stylings of The Browns exude excitement and offer a life-changing experience to all who hear them. Touring the U.S. for the past ten years, The Browns have received the honors of Top 10 Mixed Group of the Year... more >
Walking Food Tours Madison Food Explorers
Recurring daily until November 23, 2013
, Madison, WI 53704
Most tours start at 12:30pm
Ongoing Events
, 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 >
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
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 >
Youth Open Play at Keva Sports Center
Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday until April 28, 2014
8312 Forsythia St., Middleton, WI 53562
Keva Sports Center
From: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Ongoing Events
8312 Forsythia St., Middleton, WI 53562
Keva Sports Center
From: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Ongoing Events
Open activities and inflatable bounce castle for youth. Parent supervision required. Fee of $5 for one child, $7 for 2, $9 for 3 or more. $3 additional charge for bounce castle. more >
10-23-2013
Special Event
Dane County Farmers' Market
Every Wednesday until November 06, 2013
200 block of MLK, Jr. Blvd, Madison, WI
From: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Special Event
200 block of MLK, Jr. Blvd, Madison, WI
From: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Special Event
Photo credit: John Maniaci. The Dane County Farmers’ Market is a tradition in Madison, Wisconsin. You’ll find the season’s best bounty of vegetables, flowers, and specialty products. more >
Madison Ballet: Dracula Returns!
Recurring daily until October 26, 2013
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
Varies
Special Event
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
Varies
Special Event
After overwhelming success and raves reviews, Dracula: A Rock Ballet, the steampunk rock hit of the season, returns to the Capital Theater, October 23-26, 2013. This rock-n-roll ballet closely follows Bram Stoker's nine... more >
Ongoing Events
Daily 25-mile Sightseeing Tours of Isthmus
Recurring every week day starting August 26, 2013
1 East Main St., Madison, WI 53703
9:30 Weekdays, 1:30 weekends, or by app't
Ongoing Events
1 East Main St., Madison, WI 53703
9:30 Weekdays, 1:30 weekends, or by app't
Ongoing Events
Daily, Highlights Tours of Madison, 2-Hour, 25 mile drive tours encompassing the whole of the Isthmus. We drive by all 3 lakes, features the Square, the best photo stops, Maple Bluff, Mansion Hill, the University, Frank L... more >
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
Ongoing Events
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Ongoing Events
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 >
