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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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10-27-2013
Special Event
2013 Reddan Ice Age Classic
Recurring daily until October 27, 2013
6874 Cross Country Rd., Verona, WI 53593
Varies by date.
Special Event
6874 Cross Country Rd., Verona, WI 53593
Varies by date.
Special Event
Reddan Soccer Park's "coolest" event. 130 teams from Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa compete in age groups 11-19.
more >
Halloween at the Zoo
October 27, 2013
702 S Randall Ave, Madison, WI 53715
Special Event
702 S Randall Ave, Madison, WI 53715
Special Event
Dress up as your favorite goblin, ghoul or witch and head to the Zoo for a safe alternative to trick or treating. Halloween at the Zoo is a celebration for the entire community that includes free trick or treating, a Fu... more >
Haunted Hustle Run
Recurring daily until October 27, 2013
W. Beltline Hwy. 12/14 & Greenway Blvd., Middleton, WI 53562
Greenway Station Shopping Center
Special Event
W. Beltline Hwy. 12/14 & Greenway Blvd., Middleton, WI 53562
Greenway Station Shopping Center
Special Event
Summit Credit Union Haunted Hustle Marathon Ghost Tour is a thrilling marathon, half marathon.10K & 5K experience. The race is held in fabulous Middleton, Wisconsin voted by Money Magazine as best place to live in Ame... more >
Les Thimmig; Faculty Concert Series
October 27, 2013
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
Starting: 1:00 PM
Special Event
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
Starting: 1:00 PM
Special Event
Three lecture-performances of the late-period work of American composer Morton Feldman. (See also Feb. 2) Featuring Les Thimmig, flutes; Jennifer Hedstrom, keyboard; and Sean Kleve, percussion. more >
Parry Karp, cello; Faculty Concert Series
October 27, 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
Professor of cello Parry Karp performs works from the piano trio repertoire with guests Thomas Kasdorf, piano and Suzanne Beia, violin. more >
University Opera, Handel's Ariodante
October 27, 2013
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
Starting: 3:00 PM
Special Event
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
Starting: 3:00 PM
Special Event
UW's University Opera performs Handel's "Ariodante" directed by William Farlow with Mimmi Fulmer, associate director and James Smith conducting the UW Chamber Orchestra. more >
Ongoing Events
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 >
10-28-2013
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 >
10-29-2013
Special Event
Madison Nonprofit Day
October 29, 2013
One John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI 53703
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
All Day
Special Event
One John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI 53703
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
All Day
Special Event
Madison Nonprofit Day is a family-friendly day providing engaging and explorative ways for nonprofits and community to interact. A number of community events and activities, such as photo exhibits, hands on art exploratio... more >
University Opera, Handel's Ariodante
October 29, 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
UW's University Opera performs Handel's "Ariodante" directed by William Farlow with Mimmi Fulmer, associate director and James Smith conducting the UW Chamber Orchestra. 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 >
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 >
10-30-2013
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 >
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 >
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 >
