Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events *
Home Is Where You Find It: Reimagined Little Free Libraries | A LAB^4 Group Exhibition
Image by John One
As part of the LAB^4 project, Home Is Where You Find It invites viewers to explore the intimate, expansive, and layered concept of “home” through a unique collaboration between six Madison-area artists and the city’s iconic Little Free Libraries. Madison becomes both canvas and collaborator in this citywide installation, reimagining these beloved neighborhood structures as portals into artistic expressions of the many things that “home” can mean.
Inside the gallery at Arts + Literature Laboratory, visitors will find a work by each participating artist that offers a window into their practice. Accompanying the exhibition is an illustrated zine created by local artist TL Luke, charting the locations of each artist-designed Little Free Library across Madison.
Visitors are encouraged to take home a printed copy of the map and experience this expansive art show in person and beyond the gallery walls.
Midwest Fire Fest
Midwest Fire Fest 2025
June 14 | 10am–10pm
June 15 | 10am–4pm
Cambridge, WI
Let’s light up summer together with a blazing good time at Midwest Fire Fest! Get amazing, one-of-a-kind experiences with fire-based art, demos, music, food, and community, right in the heart of downtown Cambridge.
30 amazing fine artists from across the Midwest and beyond — including WI, MN, IA, SD, OH, NC, and VA
6 live bands
The Big Bonfiring 7-foot sculpture reveal
Live iron pour
Blacksmithing experience tent
Live demos in Raku, glass, clay, forging, fire dancing & more
Food trucks
Craft & NA beer (still just 6 bucks!)
Make your Fire Fest plans now, and bring your friends, kids, appetite, and your love of fire! We're family-friendly and admission is totally free.
Thank you to your sponsors and friends - Amoco, Amundson Hoffmann Insurance, The Cambridge Foundation, Cambridge Market, Cambridge Tap House, Cash & Olive's Pub, Dancing Goat Distillery, General Beverage, Keystone Grill, Koshkonong Solar, Millie’s Coffee, Paoli Clay, Silver Lining Foundation, Strictly Discs, and the Village of Cambridge Public Works.
Share and follow the Midwest Fire Fest Facebook page for sneak peeks, artist features up until the big event!
Presented by the Cambridge Arts Council + The Clay Collective.
The Big Gay Pride Market
The Big Gay PRIDE Market 2025
Save the date! The Big Gay Market is PROUD to host our third annual PRIDE event! Presented by the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce.
June 13th – 15th, 2025
Friday: 6pm – 10pm (18+ only!)
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 2pm (masks required)
https://www.thebiggaymarketllc.com/event-details-registration/the-big-gay-pride-market-2025
Madison Makers 4/20 Market
The Details:
When: Saturday, April 19th, 2025 from 3-8pm
Where: Delta Beer Lab - 167 E Badger Rd
What: 23 vendors, food trucks, music and a local brewery.
More info to come
Nerds at Night - Nerd Made: Madison
Nerds at Night hosted by Nerd Made Madison!
Come join us for a nerdy night of cosplay, music and dozens of local art vendors!
Big Gay Holiday Market
The Big Gay HOLIDAY Market
Friday, December 20th, 2024 AND
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
Friday: 6 - 10pm (ticketed, 18+)
Saturday: 9am - 5pm (all ages)
Holiday season approaches! Come shop queer and ally vendors at The Big Gay Holiday Market at the Alliant Energy Center!
This market is 2 days: Friday, December 20th AND Saturday, December 21st.
Friday night will be 6 - 10pm and is an 18+ ticketed event (see more details below)
Saturday will be 9am - 5pm and is free to attend (all ages)
Tickets for the Friday Night Market are available now! TBGM TICKETS
Check out The Big Gay Market website or socials for more information about upcoming events!
Mini Crafty Fair
Guess what, there will be a bonus opportunity to check out a whole new set of artists on Saturday, December 14th at the Mini Crafty Fair! This fair gives you one more opportunity to support local artists and buy amazing gifts for your friends, loved ones and family!
MSCR Pottery Sale
Find the perfect gift and shop local! Showcasing thousands of handmade pieces from instructors, participants and local artists. Proceeds benefit the MSCR Pottery Program.
MSCR West
7333 West Towne Way, Madison, WI 53719
Dec. 12 & 13, 8:00am – 6:00pm
Dec. 14, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Dec. 15, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Crucible Dark Holiday Bazaar
Join us Sunday December 1st as Crucible presents it's 3rd annual Dark Holiday Bazaar!
This event features an incredible lineup of talented artists, vendors, and crafters offering up a variety of unique treasures, perfect for gift giving and for yourself!
We'll have fantastical performers to entertain you throughout the day and you might just spot Krampus will be lurking around, so be sure to behave.
1:00pm - 5:00pm
$5 at the door (No cover for children under 12)
Waunakee Artisan Market
The Waunakee Artisan Market (WAM) is a juried one-day event held on the historic 40-acre Schumacher Farm Park in Waunakee. Come shop from a wide variety of unique artisan wares emphasizing the talents of local artists and get a head start on your holiday shopping. Admission to this event is $2 cash per adult.
Madison Comic & Pop Culture Expo
MadEx is a celebration of comics, toys, TV, film, art, cosplay, games, and all things nerdy. If you're a fan of Batman, the Avengers, Doctor Who, Star Wars, LEGO, Disney, Star Trek, the Walking Dead, Power Rangers, Game of Thrones, etc., you'll probably fit right in at MadEx!!