Our Lives

The Big Gay Pride Market
2026-06-19 17:00 - 2026-06-21 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
This event: Has LGBTQ content, Is LGBTQ hosted, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ THE BIG GAY PRIDE MARKET RETURNS! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Madison Pride with 200+ queer artists and crafters, informative programs, comedy, local orgs, drag, free headshots, a youth fair, a clothing swap, a trinket trade, and MORE. Every day of the market features different events! For the most up to date event information, visit our website! ||

Euchre Night
2026-06-19 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-26 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-03 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-10 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-17 18:30 - 21:30 | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
This event: Is LGBTQ hosted || Join us once a week in the Delta taproom for some good old fashioned Euchre! Our group meets every Friday from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Space is limited to the first 32 folx that sign up. Interested in joining? Reach out to deltaeuchre@gmail.com to sign up! || Free to play!

Hot Summer Gays x Hot Flash
2026-06-19 19:00 - 23:59 | Atwood Music Hall, 1925 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
This event: Has LGBTQ content, Is LGBTQ hosted, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Hot Summer Gays x Hot Flash
June 19th – 7pm to Midnight
$10 adv, $15 day of show
Featuring:
DJs:
>> Connie Kway-Lewd (Chi)
>> Dreamgirl
>> Millbot
>> Fuzzy Duck || 10-15

Lesbian Pop Up Bar // Madison Edition
2026-06-20 18:00 - 21:00 | The Rusty Bee Lounge, 5134 E Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg, WI, 53711, United States
This event: Is LGBTQ hosted, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Filling the void of Madison’s lack of Lesbian Bars with a monthly pop-up bar. ||

Camp Aldo Evenings: Tie-Dye at Sunset
2026-06-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Dr., Madison, WI, 53716, United States
This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Camp Aldo Evenings is your invitation to experience the Aldo Leopold Nature Center after hours—when the prairie glows, music drifts through the trees, and summer feels a little more magical.
Join us for a laid-back evening filled with live music, local food and drinks, golden-hour adventures, and hands-on, tie-dye fun. It’s an event for adults, families, and anyone ready to unwind outdoors
What to Expect?
– Cash bar with beer, wild-crafted cocktails, and wine
– Food trucks on site
– Live music on the grounds
– A summer camp-inspired tie-dye activity (pre-registration requested)
– Optional on-site childcare (for a fee)
– Campfire and s’mores
– Sunset trail walks through prairie and forest
– Lawn games and activity stations
For our first Camp Aldo Evenings event, staff and volunteers will lead a classic summer camp favorite: tie-dye! Whether it’s a childhood throwback or your first try, come add a colorful summer twist to your wardrobe.
This event is FREE and open to the public. No RSVP is necessary unless you would like to reserve your spot for the tie-dye activity or on-site childcare, as space is limited and pre-registration encouraged.
Visit our event page to pre-register for tie-dye or optional on-site childcare:
Camp Aldo Evenings: Tie-Dye at Sunset

To keep the activity as sustainable as possible, please bring your own 100% cotton white shirt, hat, tote bag, or other item to dye. It’s a fun way to refresh something you already own! Don’t have anything to bring? We’ll have a limited supply of secondhand garments and older ALNC t-shirts available while supplies last.
A $20 suggested donation helps cover tie-dye supplies and supports Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s children’s environmental education programs.
Limited parking is available onsite. Biking and carpooling are encouraged! The Madison Metro Bus line G also has a stop near the Nature Center.
A photographer may be onsite to document this event. If you would not like your photo taken, please advise the photographer. Thank you! || 0

Camp Aldo Evenings: Tie-Dye at Sunset
2026-06-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Dr., Madison, WI, 53716, United States
This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Camp Aldo Evenings is your invitation to experience the Aldo Leopold Nature Center after hours—when the prairie glows, music drifts through the trees, and summer feels a little more magical.
Join us for a laid-back evening filled with live music, local food and drinks, golden-hour adventures, and hands-on, tie-dye fun. It’s an event for adults, families, and anyone ready to unwind outdoors
What to Expect?
Cash bar with beer, wild-crafted cocktails, and wine
Food trucks on site
Live music on the grounds
A summer camp-inspired tie-dye activity (pre-registration requested)
Optional on-site childcare (for a fee)
Campfire and s’mores
Sunset trail walks through prairie and forest
Lawn games and activity stations
For our first Camp Aldo Evenings event, staff and volunteers will lead a classic summer camp favorite: tie-dye! Whether it’s a childhood throwback or your first try, come add a colorful summer twist to your wardrobe.
This event is FREE and open to the public. No RSVP is necessary unless you would like to reserve your spot for the tie-dye activity or on-site childcare, as space is limited and pre-registration encouraged.
Visit our event page to pre-register for tie-dye or optional on-site childcare:
Camp Aldo Evenings: Tie-Dye at Sunset

To keep the activity as sustainable as possible, please bring your own 100% cotton white shirt, hat, tote bag, or other item to dye. It’s a fun way to refresh something you already own! Don’t have anything to bring? We’ll have a limited supply of secondhand garments and older ALNC t-shirts available while supplies last.
A $20 suggested donation helps cover tie-dye supplies and supports Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s children’s environmental education programs.
Limited parking is available onsite. Biking and carpooling are encouraged! The Madison Metro Bus line G also has a stop near the Nature Center.
A photographer may be onsite to document this event. If you would not like your photo taken, please advise the photographer. Thank you! || $0

Sun Prairie Pride Fest
2026-06-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Sun Prairie West High School, 2850 Ironwood Dr, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590, United States
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, non profits, businesses and many volunteers.
This 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. || FREE

Ugly Dumpling Studio Open House
2026-06-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Ugly Dumpling Studio, 630 Grand Canyon Dr, Madison, WI, 53719, United States
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

Madison Makers Pride Market
2026-06-27 15:00 - 20:00 | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
This event: Has LGBTQ content, Is LGBTQ hosted, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Madison Makers Market is ecstatic to announce the next date in their super popular event series at Delta Beer Lab! The Madison Makers Pride Market will be held on Saturday, June 27 at Delta Beer Lab, 167 E. Badger Road, just off the Beltline in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin.
This celebration of queer artists, makers, and culture will showcase 24 artists and makers as well as amazing beer and munchies too. Shop unique items that you can’t find anywhere else all with a drink in hand!
This event is free and no tickets are needed to come and enjoy the fun. You only pay for the items you want to buy from vendors, and the drinks or food you want to consume. All ages are welcome.
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 3pm to 8pm
Location: Delta Beer Lab, 167 E. Badger Road, Madison, WI
Website: www.madisonmakersmarket.com/delta-market || free

OutReach's Nonprofit Spotlight Night at the Night Mares
2026-06-27 16:05 - 20:30 | The Duck Pond at Warner Park, 2920 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
This event: Has LGBTQ content, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Join OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center at our Nonprofit Spotlight Night at the Night Mares Softball game. Tickets purchased through the link benefit OutReach. There will also be an info booth and 50/50 Raffle to benefit OutReach. || $16

Brewery Pride Ride w/ Delta, Giant Jones, & Working Draft
2026-06-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
This event: Has LGBTQ content, Is LGBTQ hosted, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Delta Beer Lab, Giant Jones, and Working Draft Beer Co are teaming up to celebrate Pride Month with a Pride Ride.
Starting at 1pm on Sunday, June 28th, riders will travel between the three breweries. It doesn’t matter where you start or finish, just as long as you have some fun.
It’s free to participate and all riders will receive $1 off full pours at all three breweries from 1pm to 5pm.
Let your Pride shine through and see you on the 28th! || Free to attend!

Pups on the Patio: Fetch WI Rescue
2026-06-28 15:00 - 18:00 | The Kickback Bar, 7622 Lisa Ln, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || June 28th @ 3:00 PM
Have a beer and play some pinball and help the Kickback support one of our favorite causes, Fetch WI Rescue!
Sunday, June 28 (3-6 PM): Special event where $1 from every pint sold during this time will also go to Fetch WI Rescue.
Tuesday, June 23 – Sunday, June 28: One pinball table designated for Fetch WI Rescue, with 100% of its earnings going directly to the organization.
Fetch WI Rescue Logo
Adoptable Dogs on Site!
Fetch WI Rescue is working with their fosters to bring some adoptable dogs to the event!
Come grab a beer, play some pinball, and help us support this amazing cause!
Huge thanks to Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming for supporting our patio pups with free treats and for donating bandanas, tennis balls, and goodies to our adoptable dogs every fourth Sunday.
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming ||

Pride Month Hanging Wall Art Workshop
2026-06-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
This event: Has LGBTQ content, Is LGBTQ hosted, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Join us for an evening of crafty Pride fun at Delta Beer Lab! We are hosting a Hanging Yarn Art Workshop perfect for crafters of all ages and skill! Join us on Monday, June 29th to create your masterpiece!
We will be leading the class through step-by-step instruction. Each person will be able to choose from a variety of different Yarns, Beads, and more to make their piece one-of-a-kind!
This is a great project for groups or as a date night, and a great introduction to Macrame and other knotting art techniques! Included in your admission is your first beverage, too! || $40, price includes your first beverage

Paint your Cat Night
2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
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.
But 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.
*Your first drink is FREE! * Alcoholic and mocktail options available
All supplies included. You will leave the class with a 5×7 inch framed or matted finished piece.
***THE BEST PART?!*** 10% of your class fee will go directly to Madison Cat Project. || $65 per person. Your first drink is included!

Drag Bingo w/ Cynthia Mooseknuckle
2026-07-05 13:00 - 15:00 | The Kickback Bar, 7622 Lisa Ln, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
This event: Has LGBTQ content, Is LGBTQ hosted, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Join us for Drag Bingo games and a performance by the one and only Cynthia Mooseknuckle!
$5 to play
5 rounds of Bingo
Prizes from The Kickback & Dancing Goat Distillery
Discounts on Dancing Goat Distillery beverages during the show!
Live performance you won’t forget!
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to shout BINGO! || $5 bingo card

Speed Meeting
2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
This event: Is LGBTQ hosted, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Meeting new friends is hard. Where do you look? How do you choose who to talk to? Or what to talk about? And who has the time??? Taking a cue from speed dating, but removing the pressure and stress of romantic expectations, Delta is proud to debut a new form of community-building: Speed Meeting!
Happening the second Thursday of every month, this event takes the guesswork out of new social connections. Show up, grab a beverage, and let Delta staff do the rest. And feel free to bring a friend: The more the merrier! We’ll provide the conversation prompts (and the timer), and attendees will get the opportunity to have a short but lively discussion with a rotating set of fellow community-seekers. Stick around after the official programming to mingle and pick up where you left off with your brand-new pals. Meeting new people has never been so easy, or so quick! || Free to meet!

Sacred Queerness: Earth-Based Spiritual Retreat
2026-07-11 09:30 - 2026-07-12 11:30 | Holy Wisdom Monestary, 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
This event: Has LGBTQ content, Is LGBTQ hosted, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Queer and Trans people are a sacred part of the Earth, always have been, and always will be. We invite LGBTQ+ people of all ages to join four local queer spiritual leaders and land stewards for a two-day, one-night healing retreat at Holy Wisdom Monastery. The retreat will hold time for writing and art, work with the restored prairie and savanna ecosystems that surround the monastery and an exploration of what we hold as sacred.
Recognizing the religious trauma many of us carry, we are defining the “sacred” in this retreat broadly as “that which is bigger than us” – our place in the world, community and how we find profound meaning. Sacred Queerness is open to people of any religious/spiritual path or none and participants will be asked to protect and honor this diversity. In an unsafe and turbulent time, we will strengthen community bonds, connect with the local more-than-human world and affirm our place on Earth.
Please bring a journal and something to write with.
This retreat is for anyone who identifies as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. LGBTQIA+ people under 18 should attend with a trusted adult, who may be an ally. || $200, scholarships available

Youth Pinball Free-Play & Tourney!
2026-07-11 11:00 - 13:00 | The Kickback Bar, 7622 Lisa Ln, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Join us for a fun, casual pinball event for kids ages 7-17 at The Kickback in Middleton! Whether you’re new to pinball or a regular flipper wizard, there’s something for everyone.
Schedule:
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Free Play & Tournament Warmups
At least 12 machines will be set to free play, a great chance for kids to explore the games, practice, and get some tips from local league players.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
$5 Match Play Tournament
Sign up by 11:45 AM to compete in a 6-round match play tournament. Free soda for all players during the tournament!
Prizes and t-shirts for winners
Not ready for competition? No problem, you’re welcome to hang out during free play and watch the action. ||

Live Music on the Patio - Tom Innis
2026-07-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
This event: Is LGBTQ hosted || Tom Innis will be performing a set of live outdoor music on the Delta Beer Lab patio from 5 – 8 pm. Come enjoy new takes on Rock, Blues, and Americana classics performed in Tom’s signature acoustic style. || Free to attend!

Lesbian Pop Up Bar // Madison Edition
2026-07-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnell’s, 2513 Seiferth Rd, Madison, WI, 53716, United States

Yuengling Presents: Kickback9 Pin-Golf Tour 3
2026-07-12 12:00 - 15:00 | The Kickback Bar, 7622 Lisa Ln, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || https://thekickback.bar/category/kickback-nine/
Get Ready for Tour 3 of the Kickback9 Pin-Golf Series!
Join the Craft Beer Pinball League and Wisconsin Pin-Golf for theKickback9 Tour, a 6-event series where pinball meets golf, fueled by Yuengling Brewery!
Start Time: Noon
Registration: 11:00 AM
Entry Fee: $5 (Includes a sponsored beverage courtesy of Yuengling Brewery!)
Format: 9-hole Pin-Golf (rotating set of 9 games)
Big Points: This event is projected to be a 200% TGP event, with over 45 IFPA points available for the winner!
Dates: July 12, July 19
Drop in is encouraged!
End-of-Year Pinball Invitational Qualifier
This event is a qualifying tournament for our End-of-Year Pinball Invitational. Winners earn an invitation to compete in our invite-only championship later this year, with prizes and bragging rights on the line. Click the link below to learn more!
https://thekickback.bar/end-of-year-pinball-invitational/ ||

Studio Ghibli Trivia
2026-07-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
This event: Is LGBTQ hosted || Climb on the Catbus and head out to Delta Beer Lab on Tuesday, July 14 from 7 – 9 pm for Studio Ghibli trivia!
We’re diving deep into Ghibli’s gorgeous world of watercolor animation in celebration of one of the most prominent names in Japanese media. Grab a Delta beverage, and a few film-loving friends, for a cozy night of embracing simplicity and finding the beauty in the everyday. || Free to play!

GOLDEN GIRLS CHALLENGE Pairs Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
2026-07-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
This event: Is LGBTQ hosted || See how fast you and a friend can put together a 500 piece puzzle. There will be prizes! Get ready for an extra challenge! Are 300 piece puzzles too easy for you and your pair? Come try puzzling a 500 piece puzzle!
Grab a friend and see how quickly you can complete a 500 piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishing pair. There will also be door prizes. All pairs get to keep their competition puzzle.
Each pair will receive the same puzzle concealed in a bag. No one will see the puzzle before the timer starts. After a countdown, pairs will open their boxes and start puzzling. A competition judge will monitor teams and record finishing times. Once you have completed your puzzle, you may leave, or stay and work on another puzzle and enjoy a drink or two! || $40 per pair

Meat Raffle @ The Kickback - Proceeds go to Brown Paws Rescue
2026-07-19 13:00 - 15:00 | The Kickback Bar, 7622 Lisa Ln, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Join us at The Kickback for our next Monthly Meat Raffle, featuring premium cuts from Jenny St Market! It’s an afternoon filled with great prizes, cold drinks, and plenty of fun.
How It Works
We’re keeping it simple and exciting:
5 Rounds
40 paddles available
$3 per paddle
6 prizes per round
3 Meat prizes
1 Cheese prize
1 Brewery prize
1 Kickback prize
That’s 30 total prizes throughout the afternoon!
Every round brings a mix of quality meats, delicious cheese, brewery swag, and Kickback goodies. It’s the perfect Sunday hang with a little friendly competition mixed in.
Come early, grab a drink, and get your paddles ready. Whether you’re in it for the steaks, the swag, or just the good company, this is one Kickback tradition you won’t want to miss.
This Month’s Lineup
Brewery Partners: Bell’s Brewery Inc. / New Belgium Brewing
Charity Partner: Brown Paws Rescue ||

OutReach's 2nd Annual Trans Pool Party 2026
2026-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Private Pool – Madison, WI
Join OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center for our Second Annual Trans Pool Party!This event is created for and by trans people to provide a safe, affirming, and joyful space where we can be our full selves at the pool.Sunday, July 197:00–9:00 PMWe’re renting out a private pool for the evening and have a full lineup of fun planned, including: Private pool access Music Print-making activities Tie dye station Harm reduction resources Snacks and drinks provided Community potluck (bring a dish to share if you’d like!)Trans people come in all shapes, sizes, and expressions. Wear whatever swimwear feels most affirming and comfortable to you. We’ll also have trans tape and swim shirts available for folks who don’t want to wear traditional swim tops.Tickets are limited, and we are prioritizing trans and nonbinary attendees. Suggested donation is $0–$50+, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.Register here: https://bit.ly/TRANSPOOLPARTYCome celebrate trans joy, community, and summer with us!
