All Day

Idea Fest

Cap Times annual event, 9/18-26, UW Campus area, Center for Black Excellence and Culture, and online. Schedule: captimesideafest.com. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/idea-fest/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-18T00:00

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest Grounds, LaCrosse Madison

Annual celebration, 9/24-27, Oktoberfest grounds, LaCrosse. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/oktoberfest-lacrosse/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T00:00

New Glarus Oktoberfest

9/24-27, downtown New Glarus, with music, craft vendors, food, beer tent. Schedule TBA. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/new-glarus-oktoberfest/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T00:00

Request-A-Thon

Second Harvest Foodbank Madison

Radio hosts taking requests with a $40 donation for Second Harvest Foodbank, 6 am-6 pm, 9/24, on 105.5 FM. Call 608-204-8000. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/request-a-thon/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T06:00

Free Dentistry Day

Cleaning, filling or extraction, first-come first-served, 8 am-noon, 9/24, Four Lakes Family Dental, 6038 Gemini Drive. 608-819-8344. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/free-dentistry-day/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T08:00

Greenway Station Farmers’ Market

Ancho and Agave Madison

8 am-1 pm Thursdays, 5/7-10/1, by Ancho & Agave. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/greenway-station-farmers-market-summer/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T08:00

The Two “Gentlemen” of Verona

American Players Theatre, Spring Green Madison

Shakespeare adapted by Aaron Posner, in repertory, 7/31-10/3. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/the-two-gentlemen-of-verona/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T10:00

PingPongParkinson

East Madison Community Center Madison

American Parkinson Disease Association-Wisconsin Chapter play (designed for those with Parkinson's/care partners), 10 am Thursdays and 2 pm Sundays, East Madison Community Center. Free. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/ping-pong-parkinson-thursday/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T10:00

As You Like It

American Players Theatre, Spring Green Madison

Shakespeare, in repertory, 6/6-10/4. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/as-you-like-it-2026/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T10:00

Coffee & Connections

Neighborhood House Madison

Casual social group for older adults, 11 am Thursdays. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/coffee-connections-thursdays/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T11:00

Walk-in Meals

Neighborhood House Madison

Free meal, noon, Wednesday-Thursday, Neighborhood House. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/walk-in-meals-wed-thu/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T12:00

Meditation

Monona Terrace series, guided by Sarah Moore, noon Thursdays, 9/17-12/17, on Zoom. Free. RSVP for link. No meeting 11/26. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/meditation-monona-terrace-fall/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T12:00

Steady She Goes

Overture Center-Playhouse Madison

Forward Theater: World premiere of new play by Erica Berman, 9/10-27, Playhouse, at 7:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday and 2 pm Sunday, plus 2 pm, 9/19, 24 & 26. $71.32-$56.47. Tickets and […]

Gay, Gray & Beyond

Madison Senior Center Madison

OutReach discussion group, second & fourth Thursdays. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/gay-gray-beyond-fourth-thursday/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T14:00

Fitchburg Mayor’s Open Office Hours

Fitchburg City Hall Madison

With Fitchburg Mayor Julia Arata-Fratta. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/fitchburg-mayors-office-open-hours/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T15:00

Fitchburg Center Farmers’ Market

Agora Pavilion, Fitchburg Madison

3-6 pm Thursdays, 5/7-10/29; Fall Fest 9/17. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/fitchburg-farmers-market/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T15:00

Storybook Music Project

Black Earth Library Madison

Beyond the Page program: children's books paired with music by Utka Ensemble. Free. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/storybook-music-project-black-earth-library/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T15:00

The Middle East in the Global Economy and Global Security

UW Gordon Dining & Event Center Madison

Wisconsin School of Business (and partners) panel discussion. RSVP. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/middle-east-global-economy-global-security/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T16:00

MMSD + Urban League Volunteer Tutors

UW Memorial Union Madison

Adult volunteers sought for Middle Schools of Hope program; training session 4-6 pm, 9/24, UW Memorial Union. RSVP. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/urban-league-volunteer-tutors/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T16:00

El Mercadito de Centro

Centro Madison

4-8 pm Thursdays, Centro (plaza). Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/el-mercadito-de-centro/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T16:00

Peace Vigil

Gathering to protest U.S. militarism, 4:30 pm Thursdays, corner of Williamson & Blair streets. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/peace-vigil-thursdays/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T16:30

Troy Garden Night

Troy Farm Madison

Kids' activities, music, food & more. Free. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/troy-garden-nights/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T16:30

Madison Downtowners

Public Parking Madison

Social gathering. Free, but RSVP. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/madison-downtowners-public-parking/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T17:00

Jazz Jam

Zuzu Cafe Madison

5 pm Thursdays. Free. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/jazz-jam-thursdays/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T17:00

Find Your Faherty Palette

Hilldale Madison

10-minute color teaser sessions by appointment, 5-7 pm, 9/24, Faherty-Hilldale. $5 benefits The Center for Black Excellence and Culture. RSVP. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/find-your-faherty-palette-hilldale/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T17:00

John Kostle

Hop Garden Brewing & Tap Room, Evansville Madison

media release: Live music continues at The Hop Garden Evansville Tap Room! For schedule check out our calendar and follow us on Facebook Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/john-kostle-hop-garden-evansville/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T17:00

Two Concepts of Patriotism: Nationalist and Civic

UW Elvehjem Building Madison

UW Center for the Humanities (and partners) “1776/2026: The Declaration at 250” series lecture by Desmond Jagmohan, Room L150. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/two-concepts-of-patriotism-nationalist-and-civic/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-24T17:00

Icon for Hire w/ Elijah

The Rave-Eagles Club 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee

Alternative Venue: The Rave-Eagles Club, Milwaukee Tickets and full details: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A70ApA

Fluorescents

High Noon Saloon 701 East Washington Avenue, Madison

Doors at 7:00 pm | Show at 8:00 pm CASHLESS VENUE - The High Noon Saloon services all credit and debit payments only. No cash accepted. Bags (max size 12" […]

They Might Be Giants

Pabst Theater 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee

Alternative Venue: Pabst Theater, Milwaukee Tickets and full details: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A70-pv

BERTHA: Grateful Drag

Majestic Theatre 115 King St., Madison

Doors at 7:00 pm | Show at 8:00 pm CASHLESS VENUE - The Majestic Theatre services all credit and debit payments only. No cash accepted. BERTHA: Grateful Drag has partnered […]

Beth Hart

Orpheum Theater 216 State Street, Madison

Doors at 7:00 pm | Show at 8:00 pm CASHLESS VENUE - The Orpheum services all credit and debit payments only. No cash accepted. Bags (max size 12" x 6" […]