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  • Black Hawk Folk Music Festival

    Black Hawk Folk Society’s 36th annual festival begins with an open mic from 10:30 – noon, followed by hour long sets by Jaspar Lepak, Paper Birds (at 1:10 & 4:45), Mean Mary, and Water Street Hot Shots. Concessions by Mt. Morris Pioneers 4-H Club. Other highlights: A curated arts and crafts show, and a raffle/silent […]

    $18 – $20
  • Garage Opera

    Garage Opera Central 2110 Vilas Ave., Madison

    Dive into the pixelated world of “8-Bit Opera,” a unique blend of classical opera and retro video gaming brought to life in neighborhood garages across Madison. This summer, Fresco Opera transforms garages into enchanting stages, where iconic video game characters and operatic tales converge. Join us for an unforgettable series of performances that combine the […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee Art Museum Free Days Presented by Baird

    Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee

    Milwaukeeans and visitors alike are invited to enjoy free admission to the Milwaukee Art Museum and experience its iconic architecture and world-class collection! Explore art from antiquity to the present […]

    Free
  • Garage Opera

    Garage Opera Far West Side 2341 Talc Trail, Madison

    Dive into the pixelated world of “8-Bit Opera,” a unique blend of classical opera and retro video gaming brought to life in neighborhood garages across Madison. This summer, Fresco Opera transforms garages into enchanting stages, where iconic video game characters and operatic tales converge. Join us for an unforgettable series of performances that combine the […]

    Free
  • Environmental Fun Fair

    Lussier Family Heritage Center 3101 Lake Farm Road, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

    Join Dane County Parks for an Environmental Fun Fair located on the grounds of our Lussier Family Heritage Center facility. This FREE fun afternoon will be full of hands-on, sensory activities centered around nature, outdoor recreation, and science. This is an inclusive event appropriate for ALL ages and abilities! Activities under both solar shelter, the […]

    Free
  • Turtle Creek Chamber Orchestra

    St. John Lutheran Church, 302 N. Parker Dr., Janesville. Escape the midsummer heat for an hour or two and listen to some wonderful music.

    Free
  • School of Rock

    School of Rock is a performance-based music education program through which students learn music by rehearsing and performing live as a group. Their group themes for the summer season include pop punk/emo, Hendrix, and funk.

    FREE
  • Ben Mulwana and The Village

    Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret 137 West Jefferson Street, Spring Green, WI, United States

    Ben Mulwana is a Ugandan-born and raised artist residing in Wisconsin. With songs about love, loss and everything in between, Ben’s band project “Ben Mulwana and the Village” is made of a groovy, rock and soulful sound from a group of amazing musicians. Ben released his debut album, “Mr Mulwana”, on May 1st; and is […]

    $10
  • La Crosse Concert Band 2024 Season 94th year!

    Riverside Park 100 State St, La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

    La Crosse Concert Band 2024 Season 94th year! July 17 “Synergy” Conducted by Michelle Jensen

    Free
  • Ordinary Elephant At The White Lilac

    The White Lilac 5029 6th ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    “Ordinary Elephant transcends our expectations of folk music and offers a moving testament to what we can find in the nuances of traditional form.” – The Associated Press. Ordinary Elephant, a folk duo comprising married couple Crystal and Pete Damore, has gained critical acclaim and respect from industry luminaries through a decade of relentless touring. […]

    $20
  • Garver Food Truck Friday ft. The Rotation

    Garver Feed Mill 3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI, United States

    Garver Food Truck Fridays is presented by Garver Events and sponsored by 3 Sheeps Brewing. This FREE live music on the Garver Patio happens every Friday and select Thursdays during the summer months! In addition to food and drink available from Garver tenants, delight in a variation of food truck offerings right on the patio […]

    Free
  • Willy Street Chamber Players with Celia Hatton, viola

    Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison

    Join the award-winning Willy Street Chamber Players and guest artist Celia Hatton for a night of beautiful chamber music! Admission is $20 and tickets can be purchased at the event or online. Program: ​William Grant Still: Danzas de Panama Caroline Shaw: Valencia Johannes Brahms: String Sextet No. 1 in B flat major

    $20