Indianapolis AlleyCats vs. Madison Radicals | 7-10 p.m. | Breese Stevens Field | $12 | You’ve never seen frisbee like this — watch athletes leap and make acrobatic plays in a sport similar to American football.
Friday, May 30
The Famous Attic Sale | Friday, May 30-Saturday, May 31 | Times vary | $10 | This annual sale is back with gently used, but high quality home decor and furniture; admission is free if you arrive early each day.
Saturday, May 31
Madison Irish Fest | 2-9 p.m. | Four Winds Farm | $25+ | Join a celebration of Irish culture featuring live music and mesmerizing dance performances.
Sunday, June 1
Monroe Street Farmers Market | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Monroe Street Farmers Market | Free | Shop from local vendors selling fresh produce, seasonal offerings, home decor, and various body products.
Monday, June 2
Royal Oak Leprechauns vs. Madison Mallards | 6:05-9:30 p.m. | Warner Park | Our Mallards are flying through this season as one of the top teams in the Great Lakes West division.
Tuesday, June 3
Drink and Draw | 6-9 p.m. | The Harmony Bar and Grill | Free | Doodle, draw, sketch, or color at this weekly meet up where creatives are encouraged to socialize.
Friday, June 20
The 75th Annual Madison Area Parade of Homes | Friday, June 20-Sunday, June 29 | Times vary | Locations vary | $5.25+ | Tour newly constructed homes built by local home builders and located throughout the capital region — including the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home® Showplace.*
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Renovations are coming to one of the oldest buildings on UW-Madison’s campus. Science Hall has been slated for a $160+ million project in 2027 that includes an updated interior and a new rear atrium. It’s expected to be finished by February 2029. (Isthmus)
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Happy 50 years, Art Cart. The traveling and interactive experience from the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is celebrating its milestone with two kid-friendly events this summer. The first is at the museum on Saturday, June 7.
Opening
It’s all about the foundation. The One09 high-rise apartment building will feature a food hall on the first floor. One Social Food Hall will have seven different vendors in addition to an upscale steakhouse and cocktail bar. (Wisconsin State Journal)
Outdoors
MadTown BMX is riding again. The locally owned nonprofit is planning to open a new bike track at Angell Park by May 2026. They are seeking $500,000 in donations and you can help the cause online.
Travel
New fear unlocked. A flight headed to Madison had to turn around after two pigeons were discovered on the plane. Unsurprisingly, the pigeons cared very little about the decorum of airplane travel. (WMTV 15)
The Word
Parahydroxybenzoate — say that three times fast. That’s what UW-Madison researcher Brian Fox discovered inside biochemically engineered poplar trees. He believes this could lead to eco-friendly advancements in many products that rely on the compound since this could be replicated sustainably. (Channel 3000)
Community
Mark your calendars, Madisonians: East and Northside Libraries are hosting 150th Anniversary Parties this Saturday, May 31. Join the celebration for cake, art and craft activities, historic photos, and more. Trust us: You don’t want to miss this.*
Try This
Summer’s in full swing at the Wisconsin Union’s Memorial Union Terrace. Enjoy a jam-packed lineup of free and low-cost events all season long, from live music and outdoor films to art activities and themed music weekends — happening now through August. Check out the full schedule.*
Cause
Fresh, local food should be accessible — and thanks to one local initiative, it is. In partnership with 50+ local farmers, Farm to Foodbank Initiative is bringing farm to table with a focus on scalable food security. Learn more about the local impact.*
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We’re shining the bat signal on Gotham Bagels, a Chicago-based bagel shop in Madison. | Photo by 608today
Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, Madison. Check out this list of places where lunch for one costs $10 or less.
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Canteen Taco | A handheld lunch doesn’t have to be boring — especially at Canteen, where two pork belly tacos are just $9.50. Plant-based eaters won’t go hungry either as this local spot also offers cauliflower, potato, or crispy Brussels sprouts as taco fillings.
Gotham Bagels | Go full NYC at this bagel shop with a bacon, egg, and cheese, or keep it classic with a schmear and a coffee.
Mickie’s Dairy Bar | This no frills diner opened in 1946 and has since become a Madison staple thanks to its affordable menu. Whether you’re craving a cheeseburger with grilled onions, eggs and toast, or pancakes, Mickie’s has it for less than $10.
A rechargeable handheld fan to keep you cool all summer long. With a battery life of up to 14 hours and three adjustable speeds, it’s our favorite hack to keep from overheating in warm weather.
Happy Thursday, Madison. I’ve been locked into the NBA Playoffs and was reminded of the time Tyrese Haliburton, point guard for the Indiana Pacers, visited Madison. Yup. He’s from Oshkosh and he led his high school to a state championship in 2018.
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