Music

Mad City Story Slam September 1, 2023 Sign up before or during the event for a 5 min time slot. This month's suggested topic: Free Falling.
Poetry Open Mic August 25, 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 August 4, 2023 Sign up starts at 6:30 / Show at 7 Slots are 5 min
Poetry Open Mic July 28, 2023 7:00 – 7:30 Sign up to read for 5 minutes 7:30 Performance Host: Paul Baker, WORT-FM “Listen Adventurously”
Josh Rank - The Present is Past July 21, 2023 Mary Weber is losing her grasp on the difference between the past, present, and future. And after her husband suffers a heart attack, they need to figure out how to move forward.
Story Slam: Summer Camp July 7, 2023 Sign up starts at 6:30 / Show at 7 Slots are 5 min This months prompt is: Summer Camp
Art Reception for Samantha Carter July 2, 2023 Come meet our featured artist for July, Samantha Carter. 3 - 5 pm Free and open to the public
Poetry Open Mic June 30, 2023 7:00 – 7:30 Sign up to read for 5 minutes 7:30 Performance Host: Paul Baker, WORT-FM “Listen Adventurously”
Burkhard Bilger June 23, 2023 Every family has its ghosts, every country some dark history that haunts it. For Burkhard Bilger, that history was just closer to home.
Make Music Madison 2023 June 21, 2023 Make Music Madison is a free, citywide day of music held annually on June 21st, the longest day of the year.
Art Reception for Sandra Brekke June 4, 2023 Meet the Artist! Free and open to the public 7 - 9 pm
Mad City Story Slam June 2, 2023 The theme is Father Figures. Sign up starts at 6:30. The show starts at 7. Each story teller gets 5 minutes to share their tale.
Poetry Open Mic May 26, 2023 7:00 – 7:30 Sign up to read for 5 minutes 7:30 Performance Host: Paul Baker, WORT-FM “Listen Adventurously”
Magic Show with James the Magician May 19, 2023 An intimate evening of parlor magic. Doors at 6:30 $7 All ages welcome
Mad City Story Slam: Offbeat May 12, 2023 "Offbeat" is the theme. Come tell us your story. You've got five minutes and we're all ears.
Dada-Surrealist Remix Reception May 5, 2023 Come check out our May art show during Gallery Night. 5 - 9 pm. Free and open to the public.
(w)rap Up with PranaMaker April 29, 2023 Artist Natalia Marie, aka PranaMaker, will host an evening of fashion, philosophy and performance.
Open Mic Poetry Jam April 28, 2023 Sign up at 7:00 to read for five minutes. No admission charge Host: Paul Baker
Mad City Story Slam: April Showers April 7, 2023 The theme is "April Showers" so let's hear your best April showers stories! Or come just to listen! Signup starts at 6:30PM, show starts at 7PM. Readers get five minutes on the mic.
Poetry Open Mic March 31, 2023 7:00 – 7:30 Sign up to read for five minutes 7:30 Performance Host: Paul Baker, WORT-FM “Listen Adventurously”
Madison Vegan Spring Pop-Up March 26, 2023 We will be serving coffee and etc at the Madison Vegan Pop-Up Market! Goodman Community Center 149 Waubesa St. Madison, WI 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Mad City Story Slam: Pets! March 3, 2023 The theme is "Pets" so bring you best pet tales. Or come just to listen! Signup starts at 6:30PM, show starts at 7PM. Readers get five minutes on the mic.
Mother Fools Poetry Open Mic February 24, 2023 Bring your poems and your stage presence. Signup begins at 7:30; Reading begins at 8:00. Host: Paul Baker
Mad City Story Slam: Love is Blind February 3, 2023 Love is Blind. Tell a story about loving and losing, or loving despite it all, or anything else you can think off. Or even just to listen! Doors open at 6:30PM, show starts at 7PM.
Open Mic Poetry Jam January 28, 2023 Sign up at the beginning of the event to read for five minutes. Improvised musical accompaniment will be available for any interested performers. Host: Paul Baker