Music

Make Music Madison 2024! June 21, 2024 The show will be outside Mother Fool's by our graffiti wall, unless the weather is bad, in which case we'll be inside.
Story Slam: Close Encounters June 7, 2024 Be it a close call, a close friends, or a run in with other worldly being, come tell a story about a close encounter of any kind!
Poetry Open Mic May 31, 2024 Come share your poetry with us and hear other poets' poems. 7:15 Sign up to read for 5 minutes 7:30 Performance
Art Reception for Ryan Swain May 5, 2024 Come meet May's featured artist, Ryan Swain. Prints will be available during the event. Free and open to the public. 2 - 4 pm
Mad City Story Slam - Going to Grandma's May 3, 2024 Bring us your stories about the shit your Grandma says, her wacky habits, the fun trips she took you on as a kid, or the reason she banned you from family gatherings.
Poetry Open Mic April 26, 2024 Come share your poetry with us and hear other poets' poems. 7:15 Sign up to read for 5 minutes 7:30 Performance
Art Reception for Jackie Knight April 14, 2024 Come meet our featured artist for April, Jackie Knight. Free and open to the public. 2 - 4 pm.
Mad City Story Slam - "You can't do that!" April 5, 2024 Has anyone ever told you, "You can't do that!" right before you landed a triple front flip off the high dive?
Poetry Open Mic March 29, 2024 Come share your poetry with us and hear other poets' poems. 7:15 Sign up to read for 5 minutes 7:30 Performance
Mad City Story Slam - Wishes do come true! March 1, 2024 For March we have a theme suggested by a member of the story slam community: Wishes do come true! Come tell a story about a wish of yours (whether it came true or not)!
Poetry Open Mic February 23, 2024 Come share your poetry with us and hear other poets' poems. 7:15 Sign up to read for 5 minutes 7:30 Performance Host: Paul Baker, WORT-FM "Listen Adventurously”
Free Julian Assange Postcard Party February 15, 2024 Julian Assange's final extradition hearing is scheduled for Feb 20-21st. Come fill out postcards to send to EVERY member of the House, urging them to support H. Res.
Mad City Story Slam - Short and Sweet February 2, 2024 February! Shortest month of the year. Arguably the best month of the year for those of us with sweet tooths. So... Short and Sweet! It makes sense!
Poetry Open Mic January 26, 2024 Sign up for a 5 minute slot at the beginning of the event. 7 - 9 pm. Hosted by Paul Baker.
Mad City Story Slam - My Very First Time January 5, 2024 Come share your best "My Very First Time" story at the Mad City Story Slam! Sign up starts at 6:30 and the event starts at 7.
Poetry Open Mic December 29, 2023 Come share your poetry with us and hear other poets' poems. 7:15 Sign up to read for 5 minutes 7:30 Performance Host: Paul Baker, WORT-FM “Listen Adventurously”
Madame Rose & Professor Lazlo presenting The Deluxe Magic Show December 16, 2023 Madame Rose and Professor Lazlo invite you to their award-winning act, "The Deluxe Magic Show."
Mad City Story Slam: Naughty or Nice December 1, 2023 Come share your best "Naughty or Nice" story at the Mad City Story Slam! Sign up starts at 6:30 and the event starts at 7.
Art Reception - Ecotones: Nature at the Edge November 26, 2023 Join nature photographer Hannah Edwards and Madison Metropolitan Sewer District Artist-in-Residence Charles Payne for the closing reception of Ecotones: Nature at the Edge.
Poetry Open Mic November 24, 2023 Come share your poetry with us and hear other poets' poems. 7:15 Sign up to read for 5 minutes 7:30 Performance Host: Paul Baker, WORT-FM “Listen Adventurously”
Mad City Story Slam: Family Feud November 3, 2023 Join us for stories about family drama and hit American game shows. Sign up starts at 6:30. Storytellers get the stage for 5 minutes. Event starts at 7 and goes until 9.
Poetry Open Mic October 27, 2023 Come share your poetry with us and hear other poets' poems. 7:15 Sign up to read for 5 minutes 7:30 Performance Host: Paul Baker, WORT-FM “Listen Adventurously”
Mad City Story Slam: Cursed October 6, 2023 Sign up starts at 6:30. Show starts at 7. Story tellers have the stage for up to 5 min. This month's theme is: Cursed.
Poetry Open Mic September 29, 2023 Come share your poetry with us and hear other poets' poems. 7:15 Sign up to read for 5 minutes 7:30 Performance Host: Paul Baker, WORT-FM “Listen Adventurously”
Art Reception for Christina Peterson September 10, 2023 Come meet our September artist, Christina Peterson 2 - 4 pm Free and open to the public