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Jazz Fest, More Pride Events and a Brand New Music Venue!
Week of June 12th
This is a big week, Madison!
Pride events continue. Jazz Fest rages on. Wisconsin Democrats are having their annual convention…
AND WE’RE GETTING A BRAND NEW MUSIC VENUE!!! 🪩 🎉🍾
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First, one other big piece of local news: Meriter Nurses agreed on a new contract, after an historic 5-day strike. Check out our post for some key takeaways:
Now let’s dig in!
Atwood Music Hall Is Opening Its Doors 💃🕺
 | The long wait is over: Atwood Music Hall officially opens its doors tomorrow night! They have some great shows lined up, and we can’t wait to see what else they have in store. |
This Atwood venue can host 700 people — quite a jump from the (wonderfully) intimate Bur Oak down the street. Both spots are run by the same folks, so you know it’s going to be another special place to see live musit.
Just this week they’re hosting a Tribute to Clyde Stubblefield, an evening with Chris Farley’s brother, the 2025 MAMA Awards and more!
Pride Month Rolls On 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
 | Pride Month continues on. The Big Gay Market is happening June 13-15 at the Alliant Energy Center. Delta Beer Lab is hosting a Delta Pride Celebration on Friday from 5-9pm. The Orpheum is hosting a free Pride-Day the 13th show on Friday, June 13th. |
WisDems Are Hosting Their Annual Convention
 | If you know the name Ben Wikler, this event might be for you. WisDems are hosting their annual convention this weekend, just up the road in the Dells. Along with talking about the future of the state and the party, they’ll be voting to replace Ben Wikler, who is not running for re-election as party chair. |
No King’s Protest
 | Believe America should be ruled by a President, not a king? Indivisible and partner organizations are hosting a NO KINGS Nationwide Day of Defiance on June 14. The Madison event will start at UW Library Mall at 2pm. |
Jazz Fest Soldiers On
 | The annual Madison Jazz Fest will keep going strong through June 15th. There are loads of events all over town, including Jazz Saturday on the Memorial Union terrace. |
Quick Hits!
With so many events happening throughout Madison, we definitely can’t catch them all. Here are some other fun ones on our radar:
General Events:
🛍️ Madison Night Market celebrating Madison sports, 6/12
👩🚒 94th Annual Cottage Grove Fireman’s Festival, 6/12-6/15
🎤 Smino: Kountry Kousins at the Sylvee, 6/21
Sports:
⚾ Madison Night Mares v Wausau Ignite, 6/12
⚾ Madison Mallards v Royal Oak Leprechauns, 6/13
🥏 Madison Radicals v Minnesota Wind Chill, 6/13
⚾ Madison Mallards v Lakeshore Chinooks, 6/14 and 6/15
⚾ Madison Night Mares v Minor Honeybees, 6/17 and 6/18
⚽️ Madison Forward vs Westchester SC, 6/18
Event details can change — we recommend calling ahead or checking online to confirm times, prices, and availability.
See you out there, Madison!
— Team We Love Madison
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