# Frilly Smart Directory

Discover local businesses, organizations, and makers in Madison, WI through AI-powered search.

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## Directory Structure

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### Organizations by Location
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### Individual Makers by Location
- [Madison, WI Individual Makers](https://frilly.ai/i/madison-wi.md) - Artists, craftspeople, freelancers

**More cities:** Full list in [sitemap](https://frilly.ai/sitemap-llm.xml)

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## Events
- [Madison, WI Events](https://frilly.ai/events/wi/madison-events.md) - 214 upcoming events
- Full event list in [sitemap](https://frilly.ai/sitemap.xml)

## Upcoming Events
- [CHEAP DATE NITE & TANDUAY TUESDAY](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/cheap-date-nite-tanduay-tuesday-2026-08-18) — Mon, Aug 17, 2026, Lola's
- [Lucid Tuesday](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/lucid-tuesday-2026-08-18) — Tue, Aug 18, 2026, Crucible Madison
- [VINYL LISTENING PARTY:  TLC - “CRAZY SEXY COOL”](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/vinyl-listening-party-tlc-crazy-sexy-cool-2026-08-19) — Tue, Aug 18, 2026, Lola's
- [Therapy Gecko](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/53049) — Tue, Aug 18, 2026, Comedy on State
- [Crucible Karaoke](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/crucible-karaoke-2026-08-19) — Wed, Aug 19, 2026, Crucible Madison
- [GLOBAL GROOVES with EVAN WOODWARD](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/global-grooves-with-evan-woodward-2026-08-20) — Wed, Aug 19, 2026, Lola's
- [Member Tour of Extended Play: A-Side](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/member-tour-of-extended-play-a-side-2026-08-20) — Wed, Aug 19, 2026, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- [Josh Wolf](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/josh-wolf-2026-08-20) — Wed, Aug 19, 2026, Comedy on State
- [Table Games in the Galleries](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/table-games-in-the-galleries-2026-08-20) — Wed, Aug 19, 2026, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- [Words with Nerds](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/words-with-nerds-2026-08-20) — Thu, Aug 20, 2026, Crucible Madison
- [Goth AF presents: The Darkness](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/goth-af-presents-the-darkness-2026-08-20) — Thu, Aug 20, 2026, Crucible Madison
- [Mubus // Solshade // 2g // Fred Really](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/mubus-solshade-2g-fred-really-2026-08-21) — Thu, Aug 20, 2026, Gamma Ray Bar
- [THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/the-melting-pot-with-chuck-money-2026-08-21) — Thu, Aug 20, 2026, Lola's
- [The Rocky Horror Picture Show](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-2026-08-21) — Fri, Aug 21, 2026, Crucible Madison
- [Mellow Harsher + Livid + MILORGANUT + Stomach + more](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/mellow-harsher-livid-milorganut-stomach-more-2026-08-22) — Fri, Aug 21, 2026, Crucible Madison
- [Saturday Sketching](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/saturday-sketching-2026-08-22) — Fri, Aug 21, 2026, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- [Nitzer Ebb](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/nitzer-ebb-2026-08-23) — Sat, Aug 22, 2026, Majestic Theatre
- [Mathias Lattin](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/mathias-lattin-2026-08-23) — Sun, Aug 23, 2026, The Bur Oak
- [Trans Social Night](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/trans-social-night-2026-08-24) — Sun, Aug 23, 2026, Crucible Madison
- [MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ commando](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/motown-mondays-with-dj-commando-2026-08-24) — Sun, Aug 23, 2026, Lola's
- [CHEAP DATE NITE & TANDUAY TUESDAY](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/cheap-date-nite-tanduay-tuesday-2026-08-25) — Mon, Aug 24, 2026, Lola's
- [Lucid Tuesday](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/lucid-tuesday-2026-08-25) — Tue, Aug 25, 2026, Crucible Madison
- [WESTERN WEDNESDAY with DJs CHUCK MONEY + THE REAL JAGUAR](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/western-wednesday-with-djs-chuck-money-the-real-jaguar-2026-08-26) — Tue, Aug 25, 2026, Lola's
- [Comedy on State & Ian’s Pizza Blood Drive w/ American Red Cross](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/blooddriveaugust) — Tue, Aug 25, 2026, Comedy on State
- [Crucible Karaoke](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/crucible-karaoke-2026-08-26) — Wed, Aug 26, 2026, Crucible Madison
- [KC SHORNIMA](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/kc-shornima-2026-08-27) — Wed, Aug 26, 2026, Comedy on State
- [New Diplomat // Marengo // Full Panic](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/new-diplomat-marengo-full-panic-2026-08-27) — Wed, Aug 26, 2026, Gamma Ray Bar
- [Insidious: The Incursion](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/insidious-the-incursion-2026-08-27) — Wed, Aug 26, 2026, Crucible Madison
- [GLOBAL GROOVES with DJ DH](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/global-grooves-with-dj-dh-2026-08-27) — Wed, Aug 26, 2026, Lola's
- [Muse at MMoCA](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/muse-at-mmoca-2026-08-27) — Wed, Aug 26, 2026, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- [Table Games in the Galleries](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/table-games-in-the-galleries-2026-08-27) — Wed, Aug 26, 2026, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- [Uprise & Undress!](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/uprise-undress-2026-08-27) — Wed, Aug 26, 2026, Crucible Madison
- [Supertanker](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/supertanker-2026-08-27) — Wed, Aug 26, 2026, High Noon Saloon
- [The Analogs](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/the-analogs-2026-08-27) — Thu, Aug 27, 2026, The Bur Oak
- [Blasfemme // Doll Chaser // PINKSQUEEZE // Hey Ghost](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/blasfemme-doll-chaser-pinksqueeze-hey-ghost-2026-08-28) — Thu, Aug 27, 2026, Gamma Ray Bar
- [THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/the-melting-pot-with-chuck-money-2026-08-28) — Thu, Aug 27, 2026, Lola's
- [FUNKY FRIDAY WITH BRIAN GILLESPIE](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/funky-friday-with-brian-gillespie-2026-08-28) — Thu, Aug 27, 2026, Lola's
- [BAD BUNNY NIGHT with DJ CHAMO](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/bad-bunny-night-with-dj-chamo-2026-08-29) — Fri, Aug 28, 2026, Lola's
- [Color in the Washington Color School: Gallery Talk with Derrick Buisch](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/color-in-the-washington-color-school-gallery-talk-with-derrick-buisch-2026-08-29) — Fri, Aug 28, 2026, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- [Finick // Tollbooth // Croix Du Nord // Evan](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/finick-tollbooth-croix-du-nord-evan-2026-08-29) — Fri, Aug 28, 2026, Gamma Ray Bar
- [Saturday Sketching](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/saturday-sketching-2026-08-29) — Fri, Aug 28, 2026, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- [Denny Love: Show Love Tour](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/1) — Fri, Aug 28, 2026, Comedy on State
- [Elevated Art Pole Dance Showcase - Back to School](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/elevated-art-pole-dance-showcase-back-to-school-2026-08-29) — Sat, Aug 29, 2026, Crucible Madison
- [ILUKA](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/iluka-2026-08-29) — Sat, Aug 29, 2026, The Bur Oak
- [Elevated Art: After Dark](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/elevated-art-after-dark-2026-08-29) — Sat, Aug 29, 2026, Crucible Madison
- [Member Tour of Extended Play: A-Side](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/member-tour-of-extended-play-a-side-2026-08-30) — Sat, Aug 29, 2026, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- [August Open Mic](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/august-open-mic-2026) — Mon, Aug 31, 2026, The Bur Oak
- [STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE!](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/steal-this-story-please-2026-09-01) — Mon, Aug 31, 2026, Barrymore Theatre
- [The FIXX](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/the-fixx-2026-09-01) — Tue, Sep 1, 2026, Barrymore Theatre
- [They Might Be Giants](https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/they-might-be-giants) — Tue, Sep 1, 2026, Barrymore Theatre

## Upcoming Festivals
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## Upcoming Events — Full Detail

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### CHEAP DATE NITE & TANDUAY TUESDAY
- **When**: Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- **Where**: Lola's, 617 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Lola's
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.lolasmadison.com/events/ape3trebs7bnhws-k2mgd-ypbcy-zeynk-wa4ek-zbjdf-jwmjd-f9mnj
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/cheap-date-nite-tanduay-tuesday-2026-08-18

This weekly Tuesday event features a curated soundtrack of Sinatra-era jazz standards played over a high-fidelity audio system, accompanied by screenings of Turner Classic Movies. The evening also offers a specialized food and wine package alongside featured Tanduay Rum cocktail promotions.

### Lucid Tuesday
- **When**: Tue, Aug 18, 2026, Doors: 9:00 PM | Show: 9:00 PM
- **Where**: Crucible Madison, 3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI, 53714
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Crucible Madison
- **Tickets**: $5 — https://www.cruciblemadison.com/events/2026-08/lucid-tuesday-1
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/lucid-tuesday-2026-08-18

Crucible Madison hosts Lucid Tuesday weekly, featuring a rotating selection of regional electronic artists. This event provides a consistent platform for emerging talent within the local electronic music scene.

### VINYL LISTENING PARTY:  TLC - “CRAZY SEXY COOL”
- **When**: Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- **Where**: Lola's, 617 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Lola's
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.lolasmadison.com/events/gtdeblzgebfcj5a-zxryd-7yt49-am35b-srf93-wemny
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/vinyl-listening-party-tlc-crazy-sexy-cool-2026-08-19

Inspired by the Japanese "Jazz Kissa" tradition, this listening session features a complete playback of TLC's landmark 1994 album, *CrazySexyCool*, on a high-fidelity audio system in an acoustically treated space. Curated in partnership with local record store Strictly Discs and Dancing Goat Distillery, the event presents the vinyl record from start to finish. The playback is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM.

### Therapy Gecko
- **When**: Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 7:00 PM
- **Where**: Comedy on State, 202 State Street, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Comedy on State
- **Tickets**: $31 - $42 — https://www.madisoncomedy.com/event/53049/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/53049

Therapy Gecko, the persona of comedian Lyle Forever, will embark on his fourth tour in 2026, offering audiences an interactive experience where they can share their personal stories and challenges live on stage. Known for blending comedy with human interest narratives, Therapy Gecko has gained significant popularity through social media and has performed at major music festivals, including Bonnaroo and Electric Forest. His podcast features a range of notable guests, further establishing his presence in the entertainment industry.

### Crucible Karaoke
- **When**: Wed, Aug 19, 2026, Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 6:30 PM
- **Where**: Crucible Madison, 3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI, 53714
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Crucible Madison
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.cruciblemadison.com/events/2026-08/crucible-karaoke-1
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/crucible-karaoke-2026-08-19

Brain Monkeys Media hosts Crucible Karaoke, an event that integrates the Songbooks Online platform for participant song selection and queue management. Karaoke tracks are sourced in .CDG format from platforms such as karaoke-version.com and buykaraokedownloads.com.

### GLOBAL GROOVES with EVAN WOODWARD
- **When**: Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- **Where**: Lola's, 617 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Lola's
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.lolasmadison.com/events/632yaj8htdnjtft-sce23-ayxgb-eryag
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/global-grooves-with-evan-woodward-2026-08-20

Presented by Fernet-Branca, Global Grooves is a weekly Thursday night event in Madison dedicated to showcasing diverse international music genres. This installment features DJ Evan Woodward, who will spin a curated selection of Afrobeat, Brazilian grooves, French disco, and Japanese city pop.

### Member Tour of Extended Play: A-Side
- **When**: Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
- **Where**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 227 State St, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- **Tickets**: Free (Members Only) — https://www.mmoca.org/events/member-tour-of-extended-play-a-side/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/member-tour-of-extended-play-a-side-2026-08-20

Led by Director Paul Baker Prindle, this members-only tour offers an in-depth look at *Extended Play: A-Side*, the first of a two-part exhibition on postwar American abstraction at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. The walkthrough highlights seminal works from prominent Washington Color School artists, including Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland, Alma Thomas, and Sam Gilliam.

### Josh Wolf
- **When**: Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 7:00 PM
- **Where**: Comedy on State, 202 State Street, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Comedy on State
- **Tickets**: $30 - $66 — https://www.madisoncomedy.com/event/josh-wolf26/2026-08-20/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/josh-wolf-2026-08-20

Stand-up comedian, actor, and *New York Times* best-selling author Josh Wolf is widely recognized for his work on *Chelsea Lately*, his father-son podcast *Hey Maaan*, and writing credits on series like *My Name is Earl*. Following the release of his music-and-comedy hybrid project *The Campfire Special*, Wolf is currently touring new material internationally while maintaining a weekly residency at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas.

### Table Games in the Galleries
- **When**: Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 7:00 PM
- **Where**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 227 State St, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.mmoca.org/events/table-games-in-the-galleries-11/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/table-games-in-the-galleries-2026-08-20

As part of its *Extended Play: A-Side* exhibition programming, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) hosts "Table Games in the Galleries" on Thursday evenings from June 11 through September 24. The weekly event offers free admission and invites the public to play a variety of board and card games within the museum's main gallery spaces during extended hours.

### Words with Nerds
- **When**: Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
- **Where**: Crucible Madison, 3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI, 53714
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Crucible Madison
- **Tickets**: $15 ADV / $20 DOS / $10 student — https://www.cruciblemadison.com/events/2026-08/words-nerds
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/words-with-nerds-2026-08-20

On August 20, 2026, the Crucible in Madison, Wisconsin, will host "Words with Nerds," an infotainment variety show that blends academic-style presentations with stand-up comedy. Hosted by comedian Sasha Rosser, the lineup features regional talent including storyteller Alice Pauser and Chicago-based comic Georgia Marie Gove presenting on niche, research-driven topics. The event offers a structured hybrid of lecture-format storytelling and live performance art, showcasing local specialists, academics, and comedians.

### Goth AF presents: The Darkness
- **When**: Thu, Aug 20, 2026, Doors: 9:00 PM
- **Where**: Crucible Madison, 3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI, 53714
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Crucible Madison
- **Tickets**: $5 — https://www.cruciblemadison.com/events/2026-08/goth-af-presents-darkness
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/goth-af-presents-the-darkness-2026-08-20

Goth AF presents "The Darkness," an evening dedicated to classic and contemporary goth music featuring sets by DJ Whynothing and DJ Samogon. The 18+ event offers a curated selection of dark alternative tracks, starting at 9:00 PM with a $5 admission fee.

### Mubus // Solshade // 2g // Fred Really
- **When**: Thu, Aug 20, 2026, Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:00 PM
- **Where**: Gamma Ray Bar, 121 West Main Street, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Gamma Ray Bar
- **Tickets**: $10 - $15 — https://gammaray.bar/show/mubus-solshade-2g-fred-really/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/mubus-solshade-2g-fred-really-2026-08-21

This 21+ showcase features a diverse lineup of regional acts, headlined by Mubus following the release of their single "Crank Theory." The bill also includes Madison, Wisconsin-based artist 2g, progressive twang project Solshade, and multi-hyphenate producer and radio personality Fred Really. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with performances scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM.

### THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
- **When**: Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- **Where**: Lola's, 617 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Lola's
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.lolasmadison.com/events/gfn83cjh3w82xtn-9mzlm-ygegd-kx699-4spwe-xfre6-l4xp6-nfxtc-a3y8l-pajp7-t6cya-4tsjf-sst97-zcnwc-2e2ns-ycm6x-l6e36-ze9rp-tg6jx-jprsf
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/the-melting-pot-with-chuck-money-2026-08-21

Hosted every Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, "The Melting Pot" is a weekly residency featuring veteran Madison selector DJ Chuck Money. The event showcases a diverse, genre-spanning musical curation that includes soul, jazz, funk, reggae, and Latin rhythms. Presented in partnership with Ford’s Gin, the evening also features promotional cocktail pricing from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

### The Rocky Horror Picture Show
- **When**: Fri, Aug 21, 2026, Doors: 11:00 PM
- **Where**: Crucible Madison, 3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI, 53714
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Crucible Madison
- **Tickets**: $8, $13 under 21 — https://www.cruciblemadison.com/events/2026-08/rocky-horror-picture-show
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-2026-08-21

Crucible will host a screening of the cult classic film *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* featuring a live performance by Madison-based shadow cast Velvet Darkness. The event offers an interactive experience, combining the traditional film presentation with synchronized, live theatrical accompaniment.

### Mellow Harsher + Livid + MILORGANUT + Stomach + more
- **When**: Fri, Aug 21, 2026, Doors: 5:00 PM
- **Where**: Crucible Madison, 3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI, 53714
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Crucible Madison
- **Tickets**: $15 — https://www.cruciblemadison.com/events/2026-08/mellow-harsher-livid-milorganut-stomach-more
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/mellow-harsher-livid-milorganut-stomach-more-2026-08-22

Kohlchella 2026 showcases a diverse lineup of Midwest extreme music, headlined by a rare home-state performance from Stoughton, Wisconsin-based grindviolence outfit Mellow Harsher. The 18+ event also features Illinois doom metal band Stomach—comprising former members of Weekend Nachos—alongside regional hardcore and powerviolence acts including Livid, Adrenochrome, and Milorganut.

### Saturday Sketching
- **When**: Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 7:00 PM
- **Where**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 227 State St, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.mmoca.org/events/saturday-sketching-12/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/saturday-sketching-2026-08-22

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) hosts "Saturday Sketching," a weekly, self-guided public program running from June 6 through August 29. The museum provides complimentary drawing kits, allowing visitors to engage directly with the exhibitions by sketching in the main galleries. Admission to the weekly event is free and open to the public from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

### Nitzer Ebb
- **When**: Sat, Aug 22, 2026, Doors: 7:00 pm | Show: 8:00 pm
- **Where**: Majestic Theatre, 115 King St, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Majestic Theatre
- **Tickets**: $25.00 — https://majesticmadison.com/event/nitzer-ebb/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/nitzer-ebb-2026-08-23

Formed in 1982, the English industrial group Nitzer Ebb is widely recognized as a pioneering force in the development of Electronic Body Music (EBM) and alternative dance. This performance highlights the band's influential four-decade career, showcasing the minimalist electronic beats and aggressive vocal style that shaped the post-punk electronic landscape.

### Mathias Lattin
- **When**: Sun, Aug 23, 2026, Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
- **Where**: The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: The Bur Oak
- **Tickets**: $15adv / $18DOS — https://theburoakmadison.com/shows/mathias-lattin
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/mathias-lattin-2026-08-23

Houston-based blues guitarist and producer Mathias Lattin will perform a seated showcase, highlighting the genre-blending style that earned him both Best Band and Best Guitarist honors at the 2023 International Blues Challenge. Now 24, Lattin has toured with prominent blues figures such as Buddy Guy and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, integrating jazz, funk, and soul influences into his traditional Texas blues sound. The 21+ event begins at 8:00 PM, with tickets available for $15 in advance and $18 at the door.

### Trans Social Night
- **When**: Sun, Aug 23, 2026, Doors: 6:00 PM
- **Where**: Crucible Madison, 3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI, 53714
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Crucible Madison
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.cruciblemadison.com/events/2026-08/trans-social-night-0
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/trans-social-night-2026-08-24

Trans Social Night is a recurring community gathering held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:00 PM. Designed as a low-pressure space for connection and socialization, the 21-and-over event is free to attend with no cover charge.

### MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ commando
- **When**: Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- **Where**: Lola's, 617 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Lola's
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.lolasmadison.com/events/ejgkktcl53rcg24-yafjy-4sz2z-r9jd9-j5nfh-hrwpw-bwar5-24bxc-k28sz-y8plw-3b3ng
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/motown-mondays-with-dj-commando-2026-08-24

Hosted weekly, Motown Mondays features DJ commando spinning classic tracks from the Motown, Stax, and Northern Soul catalogs. The event pairs vintage soul and R&B music with specialized food and beverage offerings, including a multi-item menu bundle and discounted regional cocktails.

### CHEAP DATE NITE & TANDUAY TUESDAY
- **When**: Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- **Where**: Lola's, 617 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Lola's
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.lolasmadison.com/events/ape3trebs7bnhws-k2mgd-ypbcy-zeynk-wa4ek-zbjdf-jwmjd-f9mnj-sfrg5
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/cheap-date-nite-tanduay-tuesday-2026-08-25

This weekly Tuesday event features a curated soundtrack of Sinatra-era jazz standards played over a high-fidelity audio system, accompanied by screenings of Turner Classic Movies. Alongside the mid-century audio and visual programming, the venue offers a specialized food and wine pairing package and featured Tanduay Rum cocktail specials.

### Lucid Tuesday
- **When**: Tue, Aug 25, 2026, Doors: 9:00 PM | Show: 9:00 PM
- **Where**: Crucible Madison, 3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI, 53714
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Crucible Madison
- **Tickets**: $5 — https://www.cruciblemadison.com/events/2026-08/lucid-tuesday-2
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/lucid-tuesday-2026-08-25

Lucid Tuesday is a weekly event at Crucible Madison, presenting a rotating lineup of local electronic artists. This series offers a consistent platform for regional talent within the electronic music genre.

### WESTERN WEDNESDAY with DJs CHUCK MONEY + THE REAL JAGUAR
- **When**: Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- **Where**: Lola's, 617 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Lola's
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.lolasmadison.com/events/honky-tonk-lounge-with-real-jaguar-chuck-money-97xzt-s23f8-46arj-7y2fr-wyzx9-getx9-p6wc5-4zsjr-flg8g-ylca5-a5pbh-afwd5-3ymw9-dpgr7
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/western-wednesday-with-djs-chuck-money-the-real-jaguar-2026-08-26

Held on the final Wednesday of each month, Western Wednesday features DJs Chuck Money and The Real Jaguar spinning an all-vinyl selection of classic country music. The curation highlights foundational artists of the genre, including Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, Dolly Parton, and Johnny Cash. The venue opens at 4:00 PM, with the DJ sets beginning at 5:30 PM.

### Comedy on State & Ian’s Pizza Blood Drive w/ American Red Cross
- **When**: Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 7:00 PM
- **Where**: Comedy on State, 202 State Street, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Comedy on State
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.madisoncomedy.com/event/blooddriveaugust/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/blooddriveaugust

The American Red Cross is organizing a blood drive in partnership with Comedy on State and Ian's Pizza. This community event will be held at 202 State Street, utilizing the venue's basement level showroom.

### Crucible Karaoke
- **When**: Wed, Aug 26, 2026, Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 6:30 PM
- **Where**: Crucible Madison, 3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI, 53714
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Crucible Madison
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.cruciblemadison.com/events/2026-08/crucible-karaoke-2
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/crucible-karaoke-2026-08-26

Crucible Karaoke utilizes the Songbooks Online app for streamlined song selection and queue management, implementing a one-mic-per-singer policy with post-performance sanitization. The event also features a unique audience engagement rule, requiring attendees to cheer for all performers.

### KC SHORNIMA
- **When**: Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 7:00 PM
- **Where**: Comedy on State, 202 State Street, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Comedy on State
- **Tickets**: $7.50 - $30 — https://www.madisoncomedy.com/event/kc-shornima26/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/kc-shornima-2026-08-27

KC Shornima is a stand-up comedian and current writer for *Saturday Night Live’s* "Weekend Update" segment. Recognized as a Just For Laughs New Face in 2022, her industry credits include writing for Comedy Central’s *Tooning Out the News* and performing alongside established comedians such as Nate Bargatze and Dave Attell.

### New Diplomat // Marengo // Full Panic
- **When**: Wed, Aug 26, 2026, Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:00 PM
- **Where**: Gamma Ray Bar, 121 West Main Street, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Gamma Ray Bar
- **Tickets**: $10 advance / $15 door — https://gammaray.bar/show/new-diplomat-marengo-full-panic/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/new-diplomat-marengo-full-panic-2026-08-27

San Francisco-based indie-electronic act New Diplomat headlines this 18+ showcase, sharing the bill with two Madison, Wisconsin-based projects. Local support features indie pop-rock group Marengo and alternative rock revival band Full Panic. The performance begins at 7:00 PM, with tickets priced at $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the show.

### Insidious: The Incursion
- **When**: Wed, Aug 26, 2026, Doors: 9:00 PM
- **Where**: Crucible Madison, 3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI, 53714
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Crucible Madison
- **Tickets**: $5 — https://www.cruciblemadison.com/events/2026-08/insidious-incursion
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/insidious-the-incursion-2026-08-27

Presented by BM Worldwide and Crucible, *Insidious: The Incursion* is a monthly electronic music event held at The Crucible, with the next installment taking place on August 27, 2026. The night features a DJ set by Acideon, showcasing a selection of hard dance, psytrance, techno, and industrial music. Occurring every fourth Thursday, the event integrates live dance performances alongside custom lighting and visual production.

### GLOBAL GROOVES with DJ DH
- **When**: Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- **Where**: Lola's, 617 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Lola's
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.lolasmadison.com/events/632yaj8htdnjtft-sce23-ayxgb-eryag-dy8tj
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/global-grooves-with-dj-dh-2026-08-27

Presented by Fernet-Branca, Global Grooves is a weekly Thursday night series in Madison dedicated to international music styles, including Afrobeat, Japanese city pop, French disco, and Latin rhythms. This installment features a set by DJ DH, who will curate an eclectic selection of global sounds and tropical funk. The event also features food and beverage pairings, including a taco and mezcal special.

### Muse at MMoCA
- **When**: Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 5:00 PM
- **Where**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 227 State St, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.mmoca.org/events/muse-at-mmoca-7/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/muse-at-mmoca-2026-08-27

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art will host Muse at MMoCA, a free, 21+ evening event integrating gallery access with live music and curated refreshments. Held in the museum's Rooftop Sculpture Garden, the event features a DJ set by DJ Shameless alongside signature cocktails crafted by Executive Chef Elena Terry of Tall Grass at MMoCA.

### Table Games in the Galleries
- **When**: Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 7:00 PM
- **Where**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 227 State St, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.mmoca.org/events/table-games-in-the-galleries-12/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/table-games-in-the-galleries-2026-08-27

As part of its *Extended Play: A-Side* programming, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) hosts *Table Games in the Galleries* on Thursday evenings from June 11 through September 24. This free, weekly event integrates a variety of board and card games into the museum's main exhibition spaces during extended hours, offering an interactive environment for visitors to engage with the current installations.

### Uprise & Undress!
- **When**: Wed, Aug 26, 2026, Doors: 6:00 PM
- **Where**: Crucible Madison, 3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI, 53714
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Crucible Madison
- **Tickets**: Pay what you can — https://www.cruciblemadison.com/events/2026-08/uprise-undress
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/uprise-undress-2026-08-27

Presented by Cherry Popper and hosted by Plezher, *Uprise & Undress!* is a burlesque showcase at Crucible in Madison featuring a lineup of Wisconsin-based performers. The 21+ event operates on a pay-what-you-can admission model, with all proceeds directly benefiting the immigrant rights advocacy organization Voces de la Frontera. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the performance scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM.

### Supertanker
- **When**: Wed, Aug 26, 2026, Doors: 4:30 pm | Show: 5:30 pm
- **Where**: High Noon Saloon, 701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: High Noon Saloon
- **Tickets**: Free — https://high-noon.com/event/supertanker/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/supertanker-2026-08-27

Madison-based indie rock band Supertanker will perform a free outdoor set as part of the venue's summer patio music series. The performance runs from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, with doors opening at 4:30 PM. Please note that the venue's box office will be closed on July 3 and July 4 in observance of the holiday.

### The Analogs
- **When**: Thu, Aug 27, 2026, Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
- **Where**: The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: The Bur Oak
- **Tickets**: $10 — https://theburoakmadison.com/shows/the-analogs
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/the-analogs-2026-08-27

Based in Madison, Wisconsin, The Analogs are a pop and rock collective known for their eclectic live performances that blend classic blues-rock, '90s grunge, and modern pop. Fronted by vocalist and keyboardist Paul Barbato, the four-piece lineup features experienced local musicians Prasad Dalvie, Bill Byrd, and Chris Bruegman. This 21-and-over event at [Venue Name] begins at 8:00 PM, with doors opening at 7:00 PM and admission priced at $10.

### Blasfemme // Doll Chaser // PINKSQUEEZE // Hey Ghost
- **When**: Thu, Aug 27, 2026, Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM
- **Where**: Gamma Ray Bar, 121 West Main Street, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Gamma Ray Bar
- **Tickets**: $10 - $15 — https://gammaray.bar/show/blasfemme-doll-chaser-pinksqueeze-hey-ghost/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/blasfemme-doll-chaser-pinksqueeze-hey-ghost-2026-08-28

This 21-and-over showcase highlights independent queer punk and rock acts from across the Midwest, featuring Madison-based acoustic-punk artist Blasfemme and Twin Cities political punk band Doll Chaser. The lineup is completed by Chicago queer rock quartet PINKSQUEEZE and Hey Ghost. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with performances scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM.

### THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
- **When**: Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- **Where**: Lola's, 617 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Lola's
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.lolasmadison.com/events/gfn83cjh3w82xtn-9mzlm-ygegd-kx699-4spwe-xfre6-l4xp6-nfxtc-a3y8l-pajp7-t6cya-4tsjf-sst97-zcnwc-2e2ns-ycm6x-l6e36-ze9rp-tg6jx-jprsf-xpazt
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/the-melting-pot-with-chuck-money-2026-08-28

Hosted by veteran Madison selector DJ Chuck Money, "The Melting Pot" is a weekly Friday evening residency focusing on an eclectic curation of soul, jazz, funk, reggae, and Latin genres. The event runs from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and is presented in partnership with Ford’s Gin, which features promotional cocktail pricing during the early hours of the set.

### FUNKY FRIDAY WITH BRIAN GILLESPIE
- **When**: Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
- **Where**: Lola's, 617 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Lola's
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.lolasmadison.com/events/hm9hfxzjf3j3fy7-ebc4p-8cm4d-lmf8y
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/funky-friday-with-brian-gillespie-2026-08-28

Hosted on Madison's Northside, "Funky Friday" features DJ Brian Gillespie spinning a curated selection of classic funk, 90s R&B, and experimental hip-hop. The weekly event offers a deep dive into groove-based music, accompanied by a late-night kitchen service operating until midnight.

### BAD BUNNY NIGHT with DJ CHAMO
- **When**: Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
- **Where**: Lola's, 617 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Lola's
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.lolasmadison.com/events/gcnh9b334r6shb3bg6hnpua3b2reii
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/bad-bunny-night-with-dj-chamo-2026-08-29

DJ Chamo will host a dedicated Bad Bunny and reggaeton tribute event on Saturday, August 29th, transforming the venue's dining space into a dance floor starting at 9:00 PM. The 21+ event features a curated selection of Bad Bunny's discography alongside classic reggaeton tracks. Admission is free of charge, with VIP booth reservations available.

### Color in the Washington Color School: Gallery Talk with Derrick Buisch
- **When**: Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:00 PM
- **Where**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 227 State St, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.mmoca.org/events/derrick-buisch/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/color-in-the-washington-color-school-gallery-talk-with-derrick-buisch-2026-08-29

Artist Derrick Buisch will lead an in-depth gallery talk focusing on the thematic use of color within the exhibition *Extended Play: A-Side*. The discussion will examine color as a primary subject, contextualizing the displayed works within the historical framework of the Washington Color School. The event will take place on Saturday, August 29, at 2:00 PM in the Main Galleries.

### Finick // Tollbooth // Croix Du Nord // Evan
- **When**: Fri, Aug 28, 2026, Doors: 6pm | Show: 6:30pm
- **Where**: Gamma Ray Bar, 121 West Main Street, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Gamma Ray Bar
- **Tickets**: $10 advance / $15 door — https://gammaray.bar/show/finick-tollbooth-croix-du-nord-evan/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/finick-tollbooth-croix-du-nord-evan-2026-08-29

This 18+ showcase highlights emerging Midwestern indie-folk talent, featuring Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Finick (Josie Hasnik) alongside Madison acoustic artist Croix Du Nord (Christopher Norcross). The lineup is completed by regional acts Tollbooth and Evan, offering a focused look at the contemporary folk and indie scenes of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Doors open at 6:00 PM for the 6:30 PM show, with tickets priced at $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

### Saturday Sketching
- **When**: Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 7:00 PM
- **Where**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 227 State St, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- **Tickets**: Free — https://www.mmoca.org/events/saturday-sketching-13/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/saturday-sketching-2026-08-29

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) is hosting Saturday Sketching, a weekly, self-guided program running Saturdays from June 6 through August 29. The museum provides complimentary drawing kits for visitors to sketch within the main galleries and exhibition spaces. Admission to the program and the galleries is free of charge.

### Denny Love: Show Love Tour
- **When**: Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 7:00 PM
- **Where**: Comedy on State, 202 State Street, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Comedy on State
- **Tickets**: $36 - $71 — https://www.madisoncomedy.com/event/dennylove/2026-08-28/1/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/1

Comedian and actor Denny Love will launch his first headlining "Show Love Tour" in Fall 2026. Love has appeared in Hulu's "Looking for Alaska" and Paramount+'s "Mayor of Kingstown," and has performed live comedy alongside Chris D’Elia and Theo Von. This tour follows his participation in an 18-city national theatre tour with the Kevin Langue Show and an upcoming appearance at Netflix Is a Joke in 2026.

### Elevated Art Pole Dance Showcase - Back to School
- **When**: Sat, Aug 29, 2026, Doors: 6:00 PM
- **Where**: Crucible Madison, 3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI, 53714
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Crucible Madison
- **Tickets**: $14 — https://www.cruciblemadison.com/events/2026-08/elevated-art-pole-dance-showcase-back-school
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/elevated-art-pole-dance-showcase-back-to-school-2026-08-29

On Saturday, August 29, Crucible will host the Elevated Art Pole Dance Showcase, a 90-minute event featuring local and regional performers across various skill levels and styles. Hosted by Ruby Devour, this "Back to School" edition marks the first time the inclusive showcase is open to an 18+ audience. The 7:00 PM performance is the first of two back-to-back showcases scheduled at the venue that evening.

### ILUKA
- **When**: Sat, Aug 29, 2026, Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
- **Where**: The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: The Bur Oak
- **Tickets**: $15-$18 — https://theburoakmadison.com/shows/iluka
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/iluka-2026-08-29

Australian-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter ILUKA will perform in support of her November 2025 album, *the wild, the innocent & the raging*, following the completion of her headlining "Wings Tour" across the US and Australia. Known for her blend of folk-influenced storytelling and themes of resistance, the artist has garnered critical coverage from publications including *Rolling Stone* and *NME*. This 21+ event begins at 8:00 PM, with tickets available for $15 in advance and $18 at the door.

### Elevated Art: After Dark
- **When**: Sat, Aug 29, 2026, Doors: 9:00 PM
- **Where**: Crucible Madison, 3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI, 53714
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Crucible Madison
- **Tickets**: $14 — https://www.cruciblemadison.com/events/2026-08/elevated-art-after-dark
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/elevated-art-after-dark-2026-08-29

Hosted by Ruby Devour, "Elevated Art: After Dark" is a performance showcase dedicated to the classic, exotic, and sensual styles of pole dance. The event features local and regional performers of various skill levels, utilizing an extended stage design to bring the audience closer to the presentation. Doors open at 9:00 PM for this 21+ event, with the showcase beginning at 10:00 PM.

### Member Tour of Extended Play: A-Side
- **When**: Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 2:00 PM
- **Where**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 227 State St, Madison, WI, 53703
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- **Tickets**: Free (Members Only) — https://www.mmoca.org/events/member-tour-of-extended-play-a-side-2/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/member-tour-of-extended-play-a-side-2026-08-30

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) will host an exclusive member tour of *Extended Play: A-Side*, the first of a two-part exhibition focusing on postwar American abstraction. Led by MMoCA Director Paul Baker Prindle, the walkthrough offers detailed insight into works by prominent Washington Color School artists, including Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland, Alma Thomas, and Sam Gilliam. The event is reserved strictly for museum members.

### August Open Mic
- **When**: Mon, Aug 31, 2026, SIGN UP: 6:00PM | PERFORMANCES: 7:00PM
- **Where**: The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: The Bur Oak
- **Tickets**: Free — https://theburoakmadison.com/shows/august-open-mic-2026
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/august-open-mic-2026

The August Open Mic, hosted by Sky Crowe, offers a platform for performers to showcase their talents in a supportive environment. Participants can sign up at 6:00 PM, with performances scheduled from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, each allotted a 15-minute slot. This seated event emphasizes inclusivity, welcoming individuals of all abilities and identities to engage with the local music community.

### STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE!
- **When**: Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 7:00 PM
- **Where**: Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Barrymore Theatre
- **Tickets**: $10.00 — https://barrymorelive.com/event/steal-this-story-please/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/steal-this-story-please-2026-09-01

Presented by *The Progressive* and WORT-FM, this event features a screening of *STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE!*, a documentary exploring the 30-year career of journalist Amy Goodman and the impact of *Democracy Now!*. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Goodman and the film’s Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning directors, Tia Lessin and Carl Deal. The film examines the vital role of independent media in the face of contemporary political and environmental crises.

### The FIXX
- **When**: Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 7:00 PM
- **Where**: Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Barrymore Theatre
- **Tickets**: https://barrymorelive.com/event/the-fixx/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/the-fixx-2026-09-01

British new wave band The FIXX will perform alongside Colin Blunstone, lead vocalist of The Zombies, and multi-instrumentalist Peter Asher in a concert presented by FPC Live. Known for their influential MTV-era hits such as "One Thing Leads To Another" and "Saved By Zero," The FIXX continues to tour with their classic five-piece lineup. The performance is scheduled for 7:30 PM, with doors opening at 6:30 PM.

### They Might Be Giants
- **When**: Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 7:00 PM
- **Where**: Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
- **City**: Madison, WI
- **Hosted by**: Barrymore Theatre
- **Tickets**: $40.00 - $45.00 — https://barrymorelive.com/event/they-might-be-giants/
- **Page**: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/events/they-might-be-giants

They Might Be Giants will perform two distinct "Evening with" shows, featuring an expanded eight-piece band with a three-piece horn section. Each night's two-set program includes a different album spotlight and selections from their entire catalog, incorporating new 2026 material and tracks from their recent "Eyeball" EP and "The World Is to Dig" album.

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