Your Guide To April 2025 in Madison
Happy April, Madison! We’re not fooling you when we say there’s plenty going on this month in our city. We’re kicking off the month with an election, but that’s not all we’re excited about in April. The City Cast Madison team has handpicked some of the best things to do, see, and eat in Madison this month. From Earth Day celebrations to local theater recommendations, we’ve got you covered.
Mentioned on the show
Why Susan Crawford Wants To Be Wisconsin’s Next Supreme Court Justice [🎧City Cast Madison]
Madison Print & Resist Zinefest 2025
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
Why Madison Loves the Wisconsin Film Festival [🎧City Cast Madison]
The Best Strip Mall Restaurants in Madison [🎧City Cast Madison]
Cafe Domestique to open third location in former The Heights Kitchen space [Madison Magazine]
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