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  • Beaver Dam Area Community Choir

    Beaver Dam High School Auditorium 500 Gould St., Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States

    Come experience the joy of music at the very first concert by the Beaver Dam Area Community Choir! Director Judy Hein has handpicked a diverse and exciting program that’s sure […]

    Free

  • LunART 2025 Festival: “Our Voice” Gala Chamber Music Concert

    WYSO Center for Music 1118 E Washington Ave, Madison

    Get swept away by a whirlwind of bold, breathtaking music from an extraordinary lineup of composers: the trailblazing Rebecca Clarke, the masterful Louise Farrenc, visionary Composer-in-Residence Chen Yi, and the […]

    $15 – $35

  • LunART 2025 Festival: Composers Hub Spotlight Chamber Music Concert

    WYSO Center for Music 1118 E Washington Ave, Madison

    The grand finale of “Her Legacy, Our Voice” unites seven composers from across the globe, whose distinct creative voices are shaping the landscape of 21st century music. LunART’s Composers Hub fellows join forces with our Composer-in-Residence Dr. Chen Yi for a week of workshops and collaboration, culminating in this one-of-a-kind sonic palette. Expect to be […]

    Free

  • Nature Everywhere Day – Family Night Hike

    Lake View Hill Park 1202 Northport Drive, Madison, United States

    Have you ever been out at dusk to listen for animals that are out at night? Now is your chance! Join us under the full moon to explore different parks for animals that are out at night. This program will engage those of all ages through interactive activities about creatures of the night. We will […]

    Free
  • Anytime Anywhere Meditation Course

    Anytime Anywhere Meditation Course

    Tergar Meditation Community of Madison 301 S. Blount St, Madison, WI, United States

    Join Tergar Madison for a 5-week hybrid workshop designed to make meditation enriching and accessible from anywhere. This program will guide you through the essential topics of awareness, compassion, and wisdom, blending traditional teachings with modern insights. The workshop will be led by Scott Anderson, an experienced meditator and teacher who combines his expertise in […]

    $25 – $75
  • Madison Black History Walking Tours

    Madison Black History Walking Tours

    History Maker Space 1 S Pinckney St, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

    In the years following the Civil War and into the 20th century, Madison was a growing and dynamic city. Working and living within this changing environment were Black residents who established a vibrant community around the East Dayton-North Blount-East Johnson Streets in downtown Madison—and in doing so, left a lasting and historic mark on the […]

    $5 – $65

  • Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society 34th Chamber Music Festival : FIRE FROM HEAVEN

    Hamel Music Center 740 University Avenue, Madison

    Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society ( BDDS) presents its 34th summer chamber music festival, FIRE FROM HEAVEN, June 6-22, 2025, featuring nine different concerts over three weekends. “ Just Ken “ is an intimate one hour concert and talk back with the extraordinary Kenneth Olsen, cello , and BDDS founders. Ken will perform music by […]

    $10 – $123

  • Paddle in the Park

    LaFollete County Park 2248 Williams Dr, Stoughton, United States

    Enjoy an evening paddle on Dane County waterways! This is a beginner level paddle on the Yahara River from LaFollette County Park to Viking County Park. We have 10 canoes available to rent for $30 each or you are welcome to bring your own boat ($10 – no paddle boards). Each canoe can hold up […]

    $10 – $30

  • Nest Box Trail Walking Tour at Pope Farm Conservancy

    Pope Farm Conservancy 7440 West Old Sauk Rd, Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

    Explore the Nest Box Trail at Pope Farm Conservancy with Patrick Ready (Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin) and Lori Sheehan (Nest Box Trail Monitor at PFC). Discover the fascinating world of cavity-nesting birds as we explore the Conservancy’s nest box trail and check in on active nests. Learn about the species that use these boxes, […]

    Free
  • Madison Black History Walking Tours

    Madison Black History Walking Tours

    History Maker Space 1 S Pinckney St, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

    In the years following the Civil War and into the 20th century, Madison was a growing and dynamic city. Working and living within this changing environment were Black residents who […]

    $5 – $65