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How Madison’s Capital City Theatre is Reinventing ‘RENT’
Madison's Capital City Theatre is putting on a bold new version of the Tony-winning musical 'RENT' at the Orpheum Theater June 5-7. For i...
Madison's Best New Restaurants
This month's list of new restaurants include a new coffee shop on Winnebago Street, an ice cream shop coming to downtown Sun Prairie and...
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Events
Tuesday, June 2
- 💰 Bingo Night at Working Draft Beer Company
- 🪡 Craft & Connect at Starkweather Brewing Company
- 🎲 Eastside Tabletop Story Games at Reading Room @ A Room Of One's Own Bookstore
- ❓ Queer Trivia at Public Parking
- 🤔 Local Trivia & Tastings with BJ the Spice DJ and Alex Riley at The Deliciouser
- 🚲 Madison Bike Week 2026 at multiple locations (through June 7)
- 🎶 Madison Django Jazz Jam at Leopold's Books Bar Caffe
- 🧘 Madison Moves: Yoga for Kids with Pogie at Lisa Link Peace Park
- ❓ Premier Trivia at The Kickback
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Madison’s Circus Scene isn’t Clowning Around
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The History of Madison in 10 Isthmus Headlines
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How to Celebrate Earth Day 2026 in Madison
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Where To Find the Best Bagels in Madison
Madison has plenty of great bagel options, from Mermaid Kitchen to Gotham Bagels to Bagels Forever.
Reader Tips On How To Beat High Gas Prices
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