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SUMMARY:National Women's Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:This event: Is LGBTQ hosted || The National Women’s Music Festival is produced by Women In the Arts\, Inc.\, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. The 2026 National Women’s Music Festival — the 50th — will be held at the Marriott Madison West\, 1313 John Q. Hammons Dr.\, Middleton\, WI 53562 on July 3-6\, 2025. \nFor more information\, browse this site or send an e-mail to nwmf.info@gmail.com. \nThe National Women’s Music Festival is a four-day musical and cultural extravaganza that incorporates all facets of women’s lives. It’s a jam-packed long weekend where choices for things to do range from workshops\, concerts\, comedy\, theatre presentations\, a marketplace\, newly released films and videos\, a live auction\, and much\, much more! \nAttendees come from all genders and cultures\, cutting across ethnic\, racial\, sexual\, age\, and ability boundaries. Likewise\, Festival programming reflects many points of view; a diversity of ideas and topics are explored and discussed in a safe environment. Festival is an environment in which philosophies and politics are open for discussion\, not mandated or judged. \nMainstage concerts are routinely interpreted for the deaf. Interpreter services can be provided for workshops and other Festival events upon request. Volunteer opportunities and work-exchange of four-hour work-shifts is available for reduced-price registration. This is limited and arrangements must be made prior to the Festival. || $150-$400
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/national-womens-music-festival/
LOCATION:Madison Marriott West\, 1313 John Q Hammons Drive\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Festival,Film,Informational,Market,Music,Performance Art,Social,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Paint your Cat Night
DESCRIPTION:This event: Is LGBTQ hosted || Learn how to paint your cat using watercolors! We will start by outlining our cats with a black\, waterproof pen and then layer on colors using a wet on dry technique. At the end\, we will add a colorful background using a wet on wet technique. \nBut you don’t know how to draw your cat? NO PROBLEM! I will come to class with your cat drawn on your paper! That’s right- this isn’t a drawing class- it’s a painting class! Let’s not waste time on drawing! Perfect for beginners. \n*Your first drink is FREE! * Alcoholic and mocktail options available \nAll supplies included. You will leave the class with a 5×7 inch framed or matted finished piece. \n***THE BEST PART?!*** 10% of your class fee will go directly to Madison Cat Project. || $65 per person. Your first drink is included!
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/paint-your-cat-night/
LOCATION:Delta Beer Lab\, 167 E Badger Rd\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Lecture,Madison + South Central
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SUMMARY:Ugly Dumpling Studio Open House
DESCRIPTION:This event: Is LGBTQ hosted\, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Visit our studio at 630 Grand Canyon Drive\, Madison\, WI 53719 for an afternoon of printmaking demos! We will have risograph demos\, a linocut carving station with a Pocket Press by Diana Kohne\, and a station for monoprinting on gel plates. All demos and activities are free and open to the public! || FREE
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/ugly-dumpling-studio-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Ugly Dumpling Studio\, 630 Grand Canyon Dr\, Madison\, WI\, 53719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Informational,Madison + South Central,Social,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Disability Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:This event: Has LGBTQ content\, Is LGBTQ hosted\, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || The 2026 Disability Pride Festival is a joyful\, accessible celebration of disability culture\, community\, and justice. Join us on Saturday\, July 25\, from noon to 5 p.m. at Warner Park for live music\, free food\, interactive activities\, and more than 70 exhibitors. We celebrate the diversity of our community—including disabled LGBTQIA+ people\, people of color with disabilities and people without medical diagnoses—and welcome everyone to gather\, connect\, and build a more inclusive Madison. || Free
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/the-disability-pride-festival/
LOCATION:Warner Park\, 2930 N Sherman Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Art Exhibition,Festival,Informational,Madison + South Central,Market,Music,Performance Art,Social,Sports
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SUMMARY:Paint your Dog Night
DESCRIPTION:This event: Is LGBTQ hosted || Learn how to paint using watercolors! In this class\, you will paint your own dog! We will start by outlining our pups with a black\, waterproof pen and then layer on colors step by step. \nBut you don’t know how to draw? NO PROBLEM! I will come to class with your dog drawn on your paper! That’s right- this isn’t a drawing class- it’s a painting class! Let’s not waste time on drawing! \nAll supplies included. You will leave the class with a 5×7 inch framed or matted finished piece. \n***THE BEST PART?!*** 10% of your class fee will go directly to Dane County Humane Society! || $65 per person (includes your first drink for free!)
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/paint-your-dog-night/
LOCATION:Delta Beer Lab\, 167 E Badger Rd\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Lecture,Madison + South Central
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SUMMARY:Paoli Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || \n  \nPaoli Art in the Park 2026\, organized by Southern Wisconsin Art Guild\, Inc. (SWAG)\, is scheduled for Saturday\, September 5 and Sunday\, September 6\, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Paoli Town Park. Now in its 5 th year\, this annual event has become one of the area’s premier art fairs. Each year we discover new artists to feature along with returning favorites in a variety of mediums. Come find that truly unique\, one-of-a-kind piece of art\, at Paoli Art in the Park. Enjoy the art fair\, then check out this historic community. Paoli is located just 14 miles south of Madison. ||
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/paoli-art-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Paoli Town Park\, 1367 County Rd PB\, Paoli\, WI\, 53508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Madison + South Central,Market
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SUMMARY:Sun Prairie Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:This event: Has LGBTQ content\, Is LGBTQ hosted\, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Sun Prairie Pride Fest Celebration is a welcoming\, family friendly event that is planned and coordinated by a collective group of Sun Prairie leaders. The event has been planned with our community in partnership with Sun Prairie Community Schools\, the Sun Prairie Area School District\, the City of Sun Prairie\, local faith-based organizations\, nonprofits\, businesses and many volunteers. \nThis group of Sun Prairie leaders have come together to provide a safe and inclusive place where kids and families feel surrounded by support and love. This celebration reflects the Sun Prairie community support for LGBTQIA+ rights and a collective message that Sun Prairie is for everyone. \nBuilt on a shared purpose and commitment to positively impact the outcomes for LGBTQIA+ youth\, Pride Fest remains focused on changing our local data from the Dane County Youth Assessment as seen below. \n38.7% of high school youth who identify as LGBTQ have thought about completing suicide in the past 12 months as compared to 13.9% of youth who identify as straight or heterosexual. \n77.5% of youth who identify as gay or lesbian\, 70.5% of youth who identify as bi-sexual and 63.9 % of youth who identify as questioning their sexual orientation report feeling anxious always\, compared to 44.1% of heterosexual youth. \n58.2% of high school youth who identify as LGBTQ confirmed symptoms of depression compared to the 24.4% of youth who identified as straight or heterosexual. \nThis event connects youth\, their families\, and community members with resources and positive role models that can support and uplift them all year round with a community of caring individuals and organizations. \nAs leading institutions in our community\, we integrate strategies for advancing equity\, honoring our diverse identity and fostering an inclusive culture across our city\, schools and systems. We are proud to recognize and elevate Pride Month as part of our commitment to honoring the diverse identities and experiences within our community. These efforts are meaningful and remain an important part of how we build belonging in Sun Prairie. \nSun Prairie Pride Fest is a free\, family-friendly event that is open to everyone. Every dollar raised goes straight back into supporting this event. We invite you and your loved ones to join us and celebrate the joy and love this event offers! \nKey Strategy Partners \nSun Prairie Community Schools \nCity of Sun Prairie\, City Council & City Administrator office \nSun Prairie Area School District \nSunshine Place \nSun Prairie United Methodist Church \nSun Prairie Good Shepherd Episcopal Church \nSun Prairie Pride Alliance || Free to all
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/sun-prairie-pride-fest-2/
LOCATION:Sun Prairie West High School\, 2850 Ironwood Dr\, Sun Prairie\, WI\, 53590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Festival,Informational,Madison + South Central,Market,Music,Networking,Performance Art
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