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May 8, 2024

Dyke Dive: Madison’s Coolest Lesbian Pop-Up

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Dyke Dive: Madison’s Coolest Lesbian Pop-Up

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Madison is a proudly gay-friendly city. Yet, we don’t have any lesbian specific bars, despite having an active and vibrant lesbian scene. One event that serves Madison’s lesbian community is a monthly pop-up called Dyke Dive that’s been around for nearly a decade.


Host Bianca Martin sits down with DJ and Dyke Dive co-organizer Sarah Akawa to learn more about the event and what’s on their roster for this spring and summer.  


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