Madison Digest - Jun 18

Paws on the Patio Featuring Ma, Paws, & Me Pet Rescue - Thu Jun 18 Meet adoptable pups and hang out on the patio during Garver Feed Mill’s weekly summer “Paws on the Patio” at Garver Feed Mill.

USTA Tumbling and Trampoline Championships 2026 - Thu - Sat Jun 18 - 20 USTA’s tumbling and trampoline championships at Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center.

MMoCA Cinema • The Wizard of Oz - Thu Jun 18 Free screening of The Wizard of Oz in MMoCA’s Lecture Hall, tying into themes in David R. Harper: Good Morning Sweetheart.

The Big Gay PRIDE Market - Fri - Sun Jun 19 - 21 Pride market at the Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall with queer artists and crafters, informative programs, comedy, local orgs, drag, free headshots, and more (Friday night is 18+ and ticketed; Sunday is masks-required).

Juneteenth Celebration - Fri Jun 19 Free Juneteenth celebration at the Majestic Theatre featuring Flame The Ruler, No Love Monday, Uchi Kinte, and DJs Iron Mike + DJ Pain 1.

Dane County Farmers’ Market - Sat Jun 20 Dane County’s producer-only farmers’ market, with produce, flowers, bakery staples, and specialty foods. Learn about other Madison area farmers’ markets with our guide.

CREATE: Yoga Flow & Tie Dye - Sat Jun 20 All-levels yoga flow followed by a creative tie-dye session at Olbrich Park. Free with optional donations.

Make Music Madison - Sun Jun 21 Free, citywide day of live music for the summer solstice with performances all over Madison (parks, porches, restaurants, shops, and more) as part of the global Make Music Day celebration.

Make Music Market - Sun Jun 21 Free, all-ages makers market celebrating Make Music Madison with live music, local vendors, face painting, and food trucks around the corner of E Main + Brearly.

Futurebirds - Thu Jun 18 Athens, GA indie rockers bring their “cosmic American roots” sound to High Noon Saloon on the Far Out Country Tour with Joelton Mayfield.

Capitol City Band Concerts - 58th Season - Thu Jun 18 Bring a chair and catch the Capitol City Band’s 58th season kickoff concert at Rennebohm Park Shelter.

Bob Schneider - Thu Jun 18 Austin singer-songwriter blends folk/rock/country at the Majestic Theatre with Chris Trapper opening.

Our Home States - Mountain Region - Thu - Sun Jun 18 - 21 Broom Street Theater’s one-act play festival heads to the Mountain States.

Mission (Jerry Garcia Band tribute) - Thu Jun 18 Free High Noon Patio show featuring Mission playing Jerry Garcia Band classics as part of High Noon’s summer Thursday/Friday live music series.

Hot 8 Brass Band - Thu Jun 18 New Orleans brass band brings a high-energy mix of traditional jazz with funk, hip hop, and bounce to Atwood Music Hall.

Kinfolk (Concerts on the Rooftop) - Thu Jun 18 Free rooftop concert at Monona Terrace featuring Madison R&B/soul band Kinfolk, blending jazz, funk, Latin, Jamaican rhythms, and soulful originals (free ticket required).

Water for Elephants - Thu - Sun Jun 18 - 21 Broadway musical at Overture Hall based on the bestselling novel, following a young man who finds love and a new life with a traveling circus, with big choreography and spectacle.

Madison Jazz Festival 2026 - Fri - Sun Jun 19 - 21 Citywide jazz festival with concerts and community events around Madison, including a mix of ticketed club shows and free outdoor sets.

Matt Maeson - Fri Jun 19 Multiplatinum alt singer-songwriter behind “Cringe” and “Hallucinogenics” brings a set of raw, hooky anthems to The Sylvee.

Colin Quinn - Fri - Sat Jun 19 - 20 Stand-up from the SNL/Comedy Central alum at Comedy on State.

Kinfolk - Juneteenth Celebration! - Fri Jun 19 Celebrate Juneteenth with Madison R&B/soul favorites Kinfolk at High Noon Saloon.

DCVIII DJ Collective - Fri Jun 19 Free High Noon Patio set from DCVIII DJ Collective as part of High Noon’s Thursday/Friday summer patio series.

Armor For Sleep - Sat Jun 20 The alternative rock favorites hit the Majestic Theatre on the “There Is No Summer” tour with Spanish Love Songs and Flycatcher.

Taking Back Sunday - Sun Jun 21 Emo/alt-rock favorites bring songs from their latest album 152 plus classics to The Sylvee.

Madison Area Public Pool Guide - Check out our guide to popular outdoor public pools in the area to enjoy this summer.

Parks Alive | Owl Creek Park - Thu Jun 18 Free Parks Alive night at Owl Creek Park with family-friendly activities, plus free food and music. Theme: Self-Care & Wellness.

Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area - Sat Jun 20 Free, family-friendly “Paddle the Creek” outing on Starkweather Creek with Friends of Starkweather Creek. Some canoes will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Bring your own canoe/kayak if you have one.

Ecological Restoration Work Party - Sat Jun 20 Volunteer for habitat restoration work at the UW Arboretum’s Wingra Oak Savanna.

Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park - Sun Jun 21 Free, family-friendly nature walk at Warner Park focused on imagining what the park could look/feel like in the future as the climate changes and how those impacts can be mitigated.

Family Nature Program: Insects Galore! - Sun Jun 21 Fun, family-friendly program for kids (elementary age and younger) and their adults to explore the natural world at the UW Arboretum with a nature walk and activities.

Yeeshan Asian Eatery - Refined pan-Asian comfort food with a seasonally driven menu and shareable plates (great for a date night or group dinner).

Samba Night - Thu Jun 18 Samba night at Working Draft Beer Co with Saideira Pagode + fresh Brazilian food.

Gus’s Diner - Retro 50’s-style diner with jukebox booths, big portions, and classic comfort-food favorites that are easy for the whole family.

Food Truck Friday - Sabor Regio - Fri Jun 19 Food Truck Friday at Working Draft Beer Co featuring Sabor Regio.

Garver Food Truck Friday ft. Adem Tesfaye - Fri Jun 19 Free Garver Food Truck Friday on the Garver Patio with live music from local musician Adem Tesfaye, plus food/drinks from Garver tenants and various food trucks.