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SUMMARY:Hot Flash! An Early Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Wanna get your dancing shoes on but don’t wanna be out too late? DJ Millbot presents: HOT FLASH! This is the party for you!\nEvery first Friday at the Cardinal Bar in Madison\n7-9:30pm – NO COVER – 21+\n\nEnjoy throwback club hits from the ’70s\, ’80s\, ’90s\, and ’00s – and get home in time for a reasonable night’s sleep (or consider this your pre-party for whatever comes next)! WE SEE YOU. xoxo\n\n**THIS IS A LGBTQ+ AFFIRMING SPACE. No harassment\, no racism\, no groping\, no B.S. Ask for consent every time. You will be asked to leave if you violate these terms.**
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/hot-flash-an-early-dance-party/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Cardinal Bar\, 418 E. Wilson St.\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:21+,Music
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SUMMARY:Pinney Saturday Music Series - presenting the Madison Brass Band
DESCRIPTION:This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Pinney Library\nCommunity Rooms A and B Combined\nMay 2\, 2026 | 11am – 12pm\nThe Pinney Saturday Music Series welcomes performers on the first Saturday of the month! (Intended audience is adults\, teens\, and older children.) \nThe Madison Brass Band in its current form was created in 2002 and is one of three British-style brass bands in Wisconsin. The band has performed as a small group and full band all across Wisconsin and across the United States and play a variety of music including contest music\, marches\, hymns\, ballads\, pops\, jazz\, and more! \nThe series is generously sponsored by The Friends of Pinney Library. || 0
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/pinney-saturday-music-series-presenting-the-madison-brass-band/
LOCATION:Madison Public Library – Pinney Branch\, 204 Cottage Grove Rd.\, Madison\, WI\, 53716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Madison + South Central,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T193000
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SUMMARY:✨ QUEER PROM: A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS ✨
DESCRIPTION:This event: Has LGBTQ content\, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Dust off your sequins for the ultimate prom do-over! Join us at South Second for a cosmic night of dancing\, authenticity\, and celebration. This inclusive “redo” honors your true self while raising vital funds for the Milwaukee Trans and Queer Depot. \nTHE HIGHLIGHTS\nEntertainment: Beats by DJ Milwaukee Airwaves\, tarot readings by Tres Ojos & Raising Suns\, and show-stopping drag performances by Ramona.\nThe Main Event: A Prom Royalty coronation where authenticity takes the crown.\nFood & Drink: Cash bar and late-night bites by Saz’s.\nPerks: Professional photo booths\, a resource table\, and a FREE afterparty hosted by POP \nP.S. This event is for ages 21+ || $30 – $85
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/%e2%9c%a8-queer-prom-a-night-under-the-stars-%e2%9c%a8/
LOCATION:South Second | A Saz’s Hospitality Group Venue\, 838 South 2nd Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53204\, United States
CATEGORIES:21+,Milwaukee + Southeast,Music,Performance Art,Social
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SUMMARY:Dayshift - The 30+ Daytime Party
DESCRIPTION:5PM-9PM\n$22ADV / $27DOS\nA 30+ Day Time Party in Madison?\nDayshift is a party in for the 30+ generation who want the unmatched energy of a club\, but detest the idea of being out past midnight. Join us for the worldwide clubbing phenomenon alongside DJ’s\, dancers\, disco balls\, confetti showers\, and much more.\nParty during daytime hours\, get all the fun of a nightclub but during the daytime. Expect the biggest 80s/90s/00s tunes all day long.
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/dayshift-the-30-daytime-party/
LOCATION:Atwood Music Hall\, 1925 Winnebago St\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Madison + South Central,Music,Social
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SUMMARY:LunART Festival 2026 RESONANCE: Panel Discussion "The Power of Collective Creative Practice"
DESCRIPTION:This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || What happens when artists create not in isolation\, but in dialogue? This panel explores the dynamic relationships between performers\, composers\, artists\, and art leaders\, and how collaboration shapes contemporary art practice. From commissioning new work to the act of interpretation\, artists continually influence\, challenge\, and amplify one another’s voices. \nJoin us for a conversation on the creative exchange\, and discover how collective practice generates deeper resonance\, innovation\, and impact. \nPANELISTS & MODERATOR \nLibby Larsen\, composer | Dr. Iva Ugrcic\, performer and art leader | Jen Uphoff Gray\, Forward Theater Company Artistic Director \nTICKETING INFO \nThis event is free. Suggested donation $15. || 0
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/lunart-festival-2026-resonance-panel-discussion-the-power-of-collective-creative-practice/
LOCATION:WYSO Center for Music\, 1118 E Washington Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Lecture,Music
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SUMMARY:LunART Festival 2026 RESONANCE: Becoming Together
DESCRIPTION:This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Experience the power and richness of women’s artistic voices in an evening of choral and chamber music. The program features works by women composers that explore the textures\, harmonies\, and emotional depth of the human voice\, often in dialogue with piano\, strings\, and other instruments. \nHighlights include Rita Strohl’s Piano Trio No. 2 in D minor\, evocative choral works by Madeline Barrett and Joan Johnson Drewes\, our 2026 Call for Scores winners\, and Libby Larsen\, our 2026 Composer-in-Residence. Additional works by Amy Beach\, BE Boykin\, and Jocelyn Hagen\, along with Mel Bonis’ Scenes de la Forêt for flute\, horn\, and piano\, bring both intimate and expansive textures to the evening. Contemporary perspective is offered by Sarah Bareilles’ Kaleidoscope Heart\, reflecting on connection and resonance in today’s world. \nTogether\, these pieces celebrate collaboration\, creativity\, and the resonant power of women’s voices\, inviting the audience into a world of shared artistic presence. \nTICKETING INFO \nChildren 3 and under\, free entrance. Please refer to our Youth and Child Concert Guidelines at the bottom of this page. \nGeneral Admission: $35 \nGala Concerts Bundle: $50 (save $20!) \nReception to follow! || 35
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/lunart-festival-2026-resonance-becoming-together/
LOCATION:WYSO Center for Music\, 1118 E Washington Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Madison + South Central,Music,Performance Art
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SUMMARY:Haydn's 'Creation'
DESCRIPTION:This event: || Experience the awe and majesty of Joseph Haydn’s oratorio The Creation\, a choral masterpiece that brings the Genesis story to life in a new concert version for chamber orchestra\, soloists and choir. || Adult $25 Student $10
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/haydns-creation/
LOCATION:McKinley Performing Arts Center\, 2219 Monroe Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T210000
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SUMMARY:LunART Festival 2026 RESONANCE: New Currents
DESCRIPTION:This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Join us for an extraordinary evening showcasing the cutting edge of chamber music\, featuring award-winning compositions\, world premieres\, and a newly commissioned work. The program highlights the Call for Scores 2026 winners\, Leah Reid’s Crossed Wires for viola\, percussion\, and electronics\, and Rain (Yurui) Hou’s Manhattan Suite for flute and piano. \nWe are thrilled to present our Composer in Residence\, Libby Larsen\, with Barn Dances for flute\, clarinet\, and piano\, alongside the premiere of a commissioned work\, Crane Cycles by Lawren Brianna Ware Boggs\, scored for flute\, violin\, cello\, clarinet\, horn\, and marimba. Additional highlights include Harriet Steinke’s marimba solo Door in the Mountain\, Louis Harriet-Viardot’s Spanish Quartet for violin\, cello\, viola\, and piano\, and the world premiere of Chanda Dancy’s January on Altadena Drive for horn and fixed media. \nExperience a night where innovation meets artistry\, celebrating both emerging talents and established voices in contemporary music. \nTICKETING INFO \nChildren 3 and under\, free entrance. Please refer to our Youth and Child Concert Guidelines at the bottom of this page. \nGeneral Admission: $35 \nGala Concerts Bundle: $50 (save $20!) \nReception to follow! || 35
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/lunart-festival-2026-resonance-new-currents/
LOCATION:WYSO Center for Music\, 1118 E Washington Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Madison + South Central,Music,Performance Art
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SUMMARY:LunART Festival 2026 RESONANCE: Composers' Hub Spotlight Concert
DESCRIPTION:This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || The grand finale of “RESONANCE” unites seven composers from across the globe\, whose distinct creative voices are shaping the landscape of 21st century music. LunART’s Composers Hub fellows join forces with our 2026 Composer-in-Residence Libby Larsen for a week of workshops and collaboration\, culminating in this one-of-a-kind sonic palette. The concert showcases works that explore intricate textures\, inventive timbres\, and bold emotional landscapes\, reflecting each composer’s unique voice while weaving a collective sonic tapestry. Prepare to be immersed in music that surprises\, challenges\, and redefines the boundaries of contemporary expression. \nFrom shimmering solo piano lines to dynamic chamber interactions and the inventive layering of winds\, strings\, and voice\, the fellows’ pieces reveal a remarkable diversity of approach\, each one offering a fresh perspective on the possibilities of sound. \nReception to follow! || 0
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/lunart-festival-2026-resonance-composers-hub-spotlight-concert/
LOCATION:WYSO Center for Music\, 1118 E Washington Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Madison + South Central,Music,Performance Art
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