Pommerntag
2024-06-30 12:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago)
Pommerntag is almost here! Join us!
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Pommerntag hosted by Pommerscher Verein Freistadt
Noon – 5:30 p.m.
Rotary Park, 4100 Highland Rd., Mequon, WI
Pommerntag means Pomeranian Day and is a one-day celebration of all things Pomeranian. This year is the 47th annual celebration with free admission and parking. Entertainment includes Pomeranian dance groups and a German band. The cultural building has displays, free access to the Pedigree Database of over 182,000 names, and genealogical research help.
Check out the PVF gift store. And of course there will be Pomeranian food and drink!
https://pommerscher.org/cpage.php?pt=20

Garage Opera
2024-06-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Garage Opera West Side, 6002 Galley Ct, Madison, 53705
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 drama of opera with the nostalgic charm of arcade classics. Each show promises to be a family-friendly, engaging adventure, inviting audiences of all ages to experience the magic of opera in a fresh, accessible format. Don’t miss this innovative fusion of art and gaming—right in your own neighborhood! Free, donations welcome
Bring your own chair or blanket

Magical Mozart: Music for Violin and Piano
2024-06-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Token Creek Concert Barn, 4037 State Road 19, DeForest, Wisconsin, 53562, United States
Mozart’s 35 sonatas for keyboard and violin are a window into his musical evolution over his prolific and eventful and all too short career. Delicate, colorful, emotional, soulful, and at times stormy, they are considered some of the finest of all chamber music. A program of four sonatas, with a discussion of period instruments and bowing.
Kangwon Kim, violin
Minyoung Lee, piano
__________
Sunday June 30th at 4:00pm
Tickets: $25 (students $10)
https://aftontickets.com/MozartMusicforViolinandPiano

Early Museum Closure
2024-07-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, 53202
The Milwaukee Art Museum closes early, at 5 p.m., due to the Fourth of July holiday. Regular Thursday hours, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., resume on Thursday, July 11.

4th of July Concert
2024-07-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Sherry-Butt House, 795 N Main St., Viroqua, WI, United States
The Viroqua Community Band will perform their final concert of the season on July 4th at 1 pm in Viroqua WI, at the Historic Sherry-Butt House. Come and enjoy some wonderful music while having some fresh strawberry shortcake!

FREE Orton Park Concert-Willy Street Chamber Players
2024-07-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Orton Park, 1103 Spaight Street, Madison, 53703
Bring a blanket or lawn chair*, a picnic, a beverage, and your ears! Enjoy a beautiful evening in our neighborhood Orton Park as we fill the warm air with the sweet sounds of strings! This special program explores beautiful works of chamber music by a diverse group of our favorite creators. Admission to COMMUNITY CONNECT events is always completely free of charge thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.​ *No seating provided
Program:
William Grant Still (1895-1978): Danzas de Panama (1948)
Mendelssohn (1809-1847): Four Pieces for String Quartet (1827-47)
Jlin (b. 1987): Little Black Book (2018)
Caroline Shaw (b. 1982): Valencia (2012)
Angélique Kidjo (b.1960): YanYanKliYan Senamido (2020)
This project is funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board.
*Rain date: Saturday, July 9th at 6pm

Sonatas for Viola: Two World Premieres
2024-07-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Token Creek Concert Barn, 4037 State Road 19, DeForest, Wisconsin, 53562, United States
Violist Madlen Breckbill presents the world premieres of two new sonatas she commissioned during her final year toward the doctor of musical arts degree. The new works for viola and piano by Micah Behr and Nolan Veldey will be presented with each composer serving as pianist.
Madlen Breckbill, viola
Micah Behr, piano
Nolan Veldey, piano
__________
Saturday July 6th at 5:00pm
Tickets: $25 (students $10)
https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/l3x3nno7jd/sonatas-for-viola-two-world-premieres-madlen-breckbill-viola

Barlow
2024-07-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Arts and Entertainment District, 1 Division St, Stoughton, 53589
Boasting a lifelong career as an actor (and currently a member of the Acting Company at American Players Theatre) with a deep knowledge of funk and soul music under his belt, Barlow aims to be the Renaissance Man of your alt-R&B fantasies. Expressive lyrics, believable angst and a colored past all bubble together for impressive, passionate music. Reminiscent of Daniel Caesar, Anderson .Paak, and Miguel, Barlow’s debut self-titled EP with veteran producer Bionik (Lizzo, Far East Movement, Sophia Eris) is raw, eclectic and carries on the tradition of great R&B from Minneapolis, Minnesota. His live band includes Bionik (guitar, vocals) and Eric Mayson (keyboard, vocals).
Tickets $10 in advance/$15 at the door

Barlow
2024-07-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret, 137 W Jefferson, Spring Green, WI, 53588

Kids' Art Day at the Grohmann Museum
2024-07-10 10:00 - 14:00
July 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kids’ Art Days: Watercolor Painting
Paint en plein air on the rooftop of the Grohmann Museum. Art, industry, and nature combine on our fourth floor sculpture garden. Paint what you see or use your imagination to create something new.

La Crosse Concert Band 2024 Season 94th year!
2024-07-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Riverside Park, 100 State St, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601, United States
La Crosse Concert Band 2024 Season 94th year!
July 10
“Silly to Sublime & Everything Intertwined”
Conducted by Jeff Copp

Garver Summer Music Series ft. The Acoustic Charlies
2024-07-11 18:00 - 20:00
Garver Summer Music Series is presented by Garver Events and sponsored by 3 Sheeps Brewing.
This FREE live music on the Garver Patio happens on select Thursdays and every Friday during the summer months! Delight in food and drink available from Garver tenants as you enjoy music from local artists, The Acoustic Charlies!
Music starts at 6pm. Limited seating is first come, first serve. No carry-ins. Full bar and food menus available onsite.
Music will relocate to the Garver Lounge for inclement weather.

Garver Food Truck Friday ft. Bob's Your Uncle
2024-07-12 17:00 - 20:00
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 as you enjoy music from local trio, Bob’s Your Uncle!
Food service starts at 5pm and music starts at 6pm. MEGA Eggrolls, Gloria’s Mexican, Far Breton, Frios Gourmet Pops, The Aloha Wagon, and Bit of Briana will be serving delicious eats from 5pm – 8pm. Limited seating is first come, first serve. No carry-ins. Full bar and food menus available onsite.
Music will relocate to the Garver Lounge for inclement weather.

Willy Street Chamber Players with Johanna Wienholts, harp
2024-07-12 18:00 - 19:30 | WYSO Center for Music, 1118 E Washington Ave, Madison, 53703
Join the Willy Street Chamber Players and guest artist Johanna Wienholts on harp at the brand-new WYSO Center for a night of beautiful chamber music. Admission is $20 and tickets can be purchased at the event or online.
Program:
André Caplet: Conte Fantastique
Leila Adu-Gilmore: Alyssum
Franz Schubert: String Quintet in C major D. 956

Bill Miller in Concert
2024-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Good Shepherd Luther Church, 504 South Main St.,Viroqua, 504 South Main St, Viroqua
This performance is a fundraiser for Couleecap, Amara Rose Foundation and A Little Rae of Hope.

Black Hawk Folk Music Festival
2024-07-13 10:30 - 18:00
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 auction fundraiser for BHFS. This is an outdoor event (rain site: Mountain View Community Center), please bring lawn chairs and your usual summer outdoor supplies. Free, on-site parking. Park and restrooms are handicap friendly. Due to limited wi-fi, cash or check only. Held at Mt. Morris Town Park, N3847 County Road G, just outside of Mt. Morris, WI

Garage Opera
2024-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Garage Opera Central, 2110 Vilas Ave., Madison, 53711
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 drama of opera with the nostalgic charm of arcade classics. Each show promises to be a family-friendly, engaging adventure, inviting audiences of all ages to experience the magic of opera in a fresh, accessible format. Don’t miss this innovative fusion of art and gaming—right in your own neighborhood! Free, donations welcome
Bring your own chair or blanket.

Milwaukee Art Museum Free Days Presented by Baird
2024-07-14 10:00 - 2024-07-20 17:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, 53202
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 day in the collection galleries, and don’t miss the exhibitions “Idris Khan: Repeat After Me,” “Arresting Beauty: Julia Margaret Cameron,” and “On Site: Derrick Adams: Our Time Together.” Make art together in the Kohl’s Art Studio, which is open with special hours all week!

Garage Opera
2024-07-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Garage Opera Far West Side, 2341 Talc Trail, Madison, 53719

Environmental Fun Fair
2024-07-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Road, Madison, Wisconsin, 53711, 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 big oak tree and the lower level of the Center. Parking is available at the Heritage Center and across the road at the Capital City Trail/Lower Yahara River Trail Trailhead (3102 Lake Farm Road).
Activities will include:
🗑️ Mobil Trash Lab – Dane County Waste & Renewables
🛰️ Bird Banding and Tracking – International Crane Foundation
🐦 Bird and Nature Activities – Madison Friends of Urban Nature (FUN)
🕊️ Birds of Stewart Park – Friends of Stewart Park
🌳 Tree Climb (all ages and abilities) – Dane County Parks Arborists
🌧️ Rainfall Simulator – Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership
🌻 Roadshow – Madison Children’s Museum
🐶 Read to a pup – Tales with Big T
🎨 Face Painting – Antsy Pants Paints
🐺 Biofact Exploration and Animal Adaptation Matching – Henry Vilas Zoo
🦎 Live Animals – Bethel Horizons Nature Center
🥏 Disc Golf Tee – Dane County Parks
🍂 Healthy Parks, Healthy You
⛰️ Hiking Stick Decoration + Leave No Trace information – Ice Age Trail Alliance
🏕️ Camping Demo with Sierra Club Four Lakes Group
📖 Book Bike – Monona Public Library
👩🏾‍🦽 All-Terrain Wheelchairs – Access Ability WI and Dane County Parks
🔬 Diagnostic Laboratory with Microscope – Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
🐞 LED Bugs– Dane County 4H
♻️ Recycling Game – Sustain Dane
⚡ Induction Cooktop Demonstration & Guess the Watts – Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change
🐢 Live Animals – Bethel Horizons Nature Center
All station areas listed on the map will have picnic table seating. There are benches and restrooms are available at the front entrance of the Heritage Center.
Spanish interpreters will be on site and available to help where needed.

Turtle Creek Chamber Orchestra
2024-07-14 15:00 - 16:30
St. John Lutheran Church, 302 N. Parker Dr., Janesville.
Escape the midsummer heat for an hour or two and listen to some wonderful music.

School of Rock
2024-07-14 18:00 - 21:00
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.

Ben Mulwana and The Village
2024-07-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret, 137 West Jefferson Street, Spring Green, WI, 53588, 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 available on all streaming platforms. The album “Mr. Mulwana” is about growth, in music, mind and soul. I built the studio I recorded in from scratch with the goal of recording all the songs in it. I thought of giving up several times, and several times I got back up and kept going. This album is the musical representation of this process, all the ups and downs, the struggle and the joy of it all.
We’ll start our show with Alys and the Ark, featuring Alys Dickerson, Phoebe Rodriguez, Ron Román-Melendez, and Patrick Michaels.
Tickets $10 in advance/$15 at the door

La Crosse Concert Band 2024 Season 94th year!
2024-07-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Riverside Park, 100 State St, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601, United States
La Crosse Concert Band 2024 Season 94th year!
July 17
“Synergy”
Conducted by Michelle Jensen

Ordinary Elephant At The White Lilac
2024-07-17 20:00 - 21:30 | The White Lilac, 5029 6th ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, 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. They won the International Folk Music Award for Artist of the Year in 2017 with their album “Before I Go” and continued their success with “Honest” in 2019, celebrated by the Associated Press as one of the best Americana albums of that year. Their latest album, a self-titled collection, represents a refined expression of their music, emphasizing their exquisite harmonies and intricate string play. This album, born from uncertainty, exudes confidence and showcases their deep-seated synergy in both their personal and professional lives, presenting a tapestry of rich storytelling and emotive music that celebrates sincerity, patience, and the joy of the moment.
See them with incredible sound quality in Kenosha’s “Micro-Venue” – THE WHITE LILAC.
Tickets are $20 and are available at whitelilackenosha.com

Garver Food Truck Friday ft. The Rotation
2024-07-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI, 53704, 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 as you enjoy music from local band, The Rotation!
Food service starts at 5pm and music starts at 6pm. Propa Jerk, MEGA Eggrolls, Gloria’s Mexican, Soho Gourmet, Frios Gourmet Pops, and Jakarta Cafe will be serving delicious eats from 5pm – 8pm. Limited seating is first come, first serve. No carry-ins. Full bar and food menus available onsite.
Music will relocate to the Garver Lounge for inclement weather.

Willy Street Chamber Players with Celia Hatton, viola
2024-07-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, 53703
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

The Wizard of Oz
2024-07-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Mielke Arts Center, N5649 Airport Ln, Shawano, 54166
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Mielke Arts Center … and join us for Box In The Wood Theatre Guild’s Summer Musical … THE WIZARD OF OZ! July 18-20 at 7p. Buy Your Tickets Online Now: https://shawanoarts.ludus.com/index.php … Seating is Limited … It is recommended that you buy online to secure your seat! This delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, features the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

Shamarr Allen
2024-07-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret, 137 West Jefferson Street, Spring Green, WI, 53588
Shamarr Allen is the definition of New Orleans! Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, Allen has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues and country. He is the lead vocalist and trumpeter of his band “Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs.” In addition to performing with his band, Allen has collaborated with many renowned artists around the world such as Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Galatic, Harrick Connick Jr, and Lenny Kravitz, to name a few. He is a sought after artist for festivals and venues around the world. In addition to displaying his skills on the front-line as a lead performer, Allen is also a music composer, writer, and producer. With a scintillating and unique sound, look, and exemplary talents, Shamarr Allen transcends musical boundaries. He is the True Orleans experience!
Tickets $10 in advance/$15 at the door

EXITSTATMENTS + Primitive Broadcast Service + Fake Twin + Regal Machines
2024-07-19 19:30 - 23:00
Four Milwaukee bands from the noisy side of rock team up for a show Friday July 19 at Anodyne Coffee Co. in Walker’s Point, the day after the RNC convention ends:
This show is ALL AGES and is intended as a cathartic effort to cleanse the spirit of the city with a heavy dose of rock dissonance, noise and fun! Come help us celebrate on the GET-OUT-OF-TOWN day of the RNC!
