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Juneteenth isn’t going anywhere
On June 21, Madison will continue its 36 years of community gatherings honoring Juneteenth. Educator and documentarian Charles Taylor covers the history and celebration of this now federal holiday in a new book.
Frank Cain
What to do in Madison this weekend: Make Music Madison, 'Sconnie Street' and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for June 19-22 also includes the annual Juneteenth celebration at Penn Park; Sessions at Garver finds a new home at Garver Feed Mill.
Jun 19, 2025
Kyle Hilker/Shatter Imagery
What to do in Madison this week: Denise S. Robbins, Don't Mess With Cupid and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for June 16-19 also includes a social to meet the new MPL naturalist-in-residence, author Andrea Debbink; a tour stop by 'MJ the Musical' at Overture.
Jun 16, 2025
courtesy River Alliance of Wisconsin
What to do in Madison this weekend: Marquette Waterfront Festival, MAMA Awards and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for June 12-15 also includes 'A Tribute to Clyde Stubblefield' opening the new Atwood Music Hall; record release shows by rocker Geoff Palmer and mockers Cribshitter.
Jun 12, 2025
Jason Joyce
King James
Terrell James is an organizer, promoter, hype man, creator and influencer. But to call him a grassroots leader might be most apt.
Jun 11, 2025
Tommy Washbush
Office of rock
Don’t be misled by the location of Wilder Deitz’s School for Creative Music. He has turned a former therapy office near the Dane County airport into a collection of cozy practice spaces.
Jun 10, 2025
Kyle Wege/Crimson Sun Studios
What to do in Madison this week: Madison Night Mares, 'Read(y) to Wear' and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for June 9-12 also includes a tour stop by I'm With Her at Overture; learn to identify dragonflies and damselflies with Wisconsin Dragonfly Society and UW Arboretum.
Jun 9, 2025
Zak Stowe
From Mozart to Motown
A new Madison-penned opera. One of the best-selling rock albums of all time. And Beethoven’s Fifth. Who could ask for more?
Jun 6, 2025
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Laura McReynolds
Lavender farms thrive near Madison, and midsummer’s the best time to visit
Visiting a lavender farm means vibrant color, soothing aromas, scenic beauty and maybe even a lavender latte.
Jun 5, 2025
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Len Villano
All the state’s a stage
Wisconsinites don’t have much time to enjoy their summer, so it makes sense that theater, like dining, moves outdoors. Here’s a roundup of plays presented al fresco throughout the state.
Jun 5, 2025
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Sharon Vanorny for Destination Madison
Try an e-bike this summer
There are some cyclists who consider riding an e-bike somehow cheating. I may have been one of those cyclists at one point in my life, but age and experience have convinced me otherwise.
Jun 5, 2025
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Patric Ullaeus
What to do in Madison this weekend: Mad with Power, Art Cart 50th birthday open house and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for June 5-8 also includes an album release concert for the Dan Walkner Band; American Players Theatre's summer repertory season begins with 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.'
Jun 5, 2025
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Robert Keith Wessel
Isthmus' 2025 Madison summer music, theater and dance calendar
Locate those lawn chairs, break out the sunscreen…summer is here again. Here’s our 2025 roundup listing concert series, festival schedules, and dance and theater performances in Madison, Dane County and further afield.
Jun 4, 2025
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