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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Madison
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
October 24, 2025 12:29 PM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Local music scene in Madison, WI
Who to look out for + where to find them.
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Ally Geiger
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Overture Galleries’ 2022 fall exhibition
September 21, 2022
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Ryan Waldman
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Last call to see the landscapes 🎨
September 6, 2022
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La Fête de Marquette 2022 in Madison, WI
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A guide to Art Fair on the Square in Madison, WI
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Local comedy scene in Madison, WI
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History of Chazen Museum of Art in Madison, Wisconsin
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Ryan Waldman
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A guide to Make Music Madison 2022
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