Madison Digest - Jun 22

Rooftop Yoga - Mon Jun 22 Rooftop yoga + sound healing session at Monona Terrace with gentle movement, breathwork, and meditation, plus handpan/tongue drum sound bath to close; all levels welcome.

Movie in the Park | Turning Red - Mon Jun 22 Catch a free Turning Red screening under the stars at Elver Park (as part of Parks Alive). Make sure to pack a blanket or lawn chairs.

WERQ FOR KIDS - Tue Jun 23 Free Lakeside Kids! rooftop session at Monona Terrace featuring WERQ, a kid-friendly cardio dance class set to pop and hip-hop.

Make History Madison Presents: Music Venues We Have Loved - Tue Jun 23 Free (donations accepted) evening at High Noon Saloon celebrating the history of Madison music venues.

Mic on State - Wed Jun 24 One of the largest comedy open mics in the country at Comedy on State, featuring 20 comedians.

Movie in the Park | Superman - Wed Jun 24 Free outdoor movie night at Hammersley Park (as part of Parks Alive); bring a blanket or lawn chair for Superman.

Paws on the Patio Featuring Fetch WI Rescue - Thu Jun 25 Meet adoptable pups and hang out on the patio during Garver Feed Mill’s weekly summer “Paws on the Patio” at Garver Feed Mill.

Overture Galleries Summer 2026 Exhibitions Reception - Thu Jun 25 Free reception + artist talks at Overture Center celebrating the Summer 2026 gallery exhibitions.

MMoCA Cinema • Köln 75 - Thu Jun 25 Free screening in MMoCA’s Lecture Hall of Köln 75, the behind-the-scenes story of how Keith Jarrett’s legendary The Köln Concert nearly didn’t happen.

The Bodega - Thu Jun 25 Nighttime local artisan market at Breese Stevens Field featuring 90+ Wisconsin makers + food vendors, plus live music, activities, and more. Free admission.

Drag Bingo - Fri Jun 26 Cynthia Mooseknuckle is back for Pride Month Drag Bingo at Garver Feed Mill, with cocktails + fish fry and tacos, plus prizes from Garver tenants.

Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Convention - Fri - Sat Jun 26 - 27 Scrapbook convention in the Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall; shop, learn, and crop.

Flower Pounding Workshop w/ Allen Centennial Gardens - Sat Jun 27 Flower pounding workshop at Working Draft Beer Co with Allen Centennial Gardens (classes at 1pm + 3:30pm); harvest and hammer flowers onto fabric, and each ticketholder gets materials plus a free beer.

Pride Market (Madison Makers Market) - Sat Jun 27 Pride-themed makers market at Delta Beer Lab with local vendors plus free face painting, live portraits, and food from LT’s Aloha Wagon and Pira Bites Turkish Food.

Fashion Show and Field to Frock Panel - Sun Jun 28 Linen-focused panel + fashion show at High Noon Saloon, featuring a conversation about Midwest flax-to-linen revival and a runway of new linen creations; donation requested.

Madison Jazz Festival 2026 - Mon - Sat Jun 22 - 27 Citywide jazz festival with concerts and community events around Madison, including a mix of ticketed club shows and free outdoor sets.

Lunch Time LIVE! - Wed Jun 24 Free midday music series at Olin Terrace (Rotary Circle) by Monona Terrace; grab lunch nearby and catch a live marimba set from Eric De Los Santos.

Concerts on the Square - Wed Jun 24 Free Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra kickoff show on the Capitol Square (King Street corner) celebrating Billy Joel + Elton John hits with Jeans ’n Classics.

Live @ Lake Vista: Peter Mac + Janet O’Mahony - Wed Jun 24 Free live music at Monona Terrace’s Lake Vista Café featuring Peter Mac + Janet O’Mahony with a mix of classic rock, 80s, soul, and R&B.

Concerts on the Rooftop - LA COMBI - Thu Jun 25 Free Concerts on the Rooftop show at Monona Terrace featuring LA COMBI’s eclectic Latin mix; bring a lawn chair. Free ticket required.

The Night Painters - Thu Jun 25 Free all-ages patio show at High Noon Saloon as part of their Thursday/Friday summer free live music series.

Mel Bryant & The Mercy Makers, Kat And The Hurricane, And June Henry - Thu Jun 25 Live show at High Noon Saloon featuring Mel Bryant & The Mercy Makers, Kat And The Hurricane, and June Henry.

Live On Queen - Fri Jun 26 Pride night at the Orpheum with a free, open-to-all pre-show celebration, followed by a high-energy drag variety show hosted by Bianca Lynn Breeze with drag, DJs, and comedy.

Magic Across America Tour - Fri Jun 26 Award-winning illusionist Josh Farley brings a fast-paced, comedy-forward magic show to the Bartell Theatre’s Drury Stage.

Dawn - Fri - Sat Jun 26 - 27 North Star Dance Theatre’s inaugural summer season showcase at the Barrymore, featuring original ballet + contemporary works exploring human connection.

Jamal Harrington - Sat Jun 27 Comedy night on the Bartell’s Drury Stage headlined by NYC stand-up Jamal Harrington, with local acts Lisa Quam, Rob Sanchez, and Will Isenberg, plus fellow New Yorker Jonathan Ziegel.

Black Country, New Road - Sat Jun 27 London art-rock favorites bring their shape-shifting sound (from post-rock/jazz touches to lush chamber-pop) to The Sylvee, with Horsegirl opening.

Parks Alive | Elver Park - Mon Jun 22 Parks Alive takes over Elver Park for a free, family-friendly evening with activities, music, and complimentary food. This week’s theme is Self-Care & Wellness.

Parks Alive | Aldo Leopold Park - Tue Jun 23 Head to Aldo Leopold Park for a free Parks Alive evening with complimentary food, kid-friendly activities, and live music. This week’s theme is Self-Care & Wellness.

What’s in Bloom? - Wed Jun 24 Free UW Arboretum garden tour with Wisconsin Native Plant Garden curator Susan Carpenter. Learn about what’s flowering on native trees, shrubs, and other plant.

Parks Alive | Hammersley Park - Wed Jun 24 Free Parks Alive night at Hammersley Park with family-friendly activities plus free food and music; theme is Self-Care & Wellness.

Adapted Swim - Fri Jun 26 Free open adapted swim with MSCR at Goodman Pool, open to individuals with disabilities plus caregivers and families.

Ecological Restoration Work Party - Sat Jun 27 Volunteer work party at the UW Arboretum helping with restoration in prairies, savannas, and woodlands; tools and training provided.

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

Asteria Ice Cream - House-made ice cream shop in downtown Sun Prairie serving small-batch scoops made with premium Wisconsin dairy and locally sourced ingredients, plus seasonal sundaes, rotating desserts, and craft sodas.

Black Bear Inn - Cozy, family-owned Cottage Grove bar-and-grill serving Wisconsin comfort classics like burgers, Friday fish fry, and rotating daily specials, plus weekend breakfast.

Northside Food Cart Fest - Fri Jun 26 Family-friendly food cart fest outside Warner Park Community Recreation Center with food carts (food tickets for purchase), plus a bounce house, balloon twister, face painters, and music.

Food Truck Friday - Sandwich Hub - Fri Jun 26 Food Truck Friday at Working Draft Beer Co featuring Sandwich Hub.

Garver Food Truck Friday ft. Rosemary Lowe - Fri Jun 26 Free Garver Food Truck Friday on the Garver Patio with live music from local musician Rosemary Lowe, plus food/drinks from Garver tenants and various food trucks.