Welcome to the WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar!

Does meditation “work”? If so, what does meditation do, and how does it do what it’s purported to do? Discover the science of meditation with distinguished neuroscientist and psychologist Dr. Richard Davidson. Dr. Davidson’s groundbreaking research into the underpinnings of meditation and well-being has pioneered the field of contemplative neuroscience. A friend and confidant of […]

Jazz Coterie presents 2X Grammy-nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel with Gabriel Chakarji on piano, Or Bareket on bass, and Ofri Nehemya on drums. Info & Tickets at JazzCoterie.com | $35 General […]

Jazz Coterie presents 2X Grammy-nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel with Gabriel Chakarji on piano, Or Bareket on bass, and Ofri Nehemya on drums. Info & Tickets at JazzCoterie.com | $35 General Admission | FREE for Music Students | 50% for Musicians & Educators Born in Vancouver, raised in Los Angeles, and is currently living in New […]

Paul Jacobs, Grammy-award winning organist and Juilliard professor, opens our 20th anniversary season with a program featuring Liszt’s towering Fantasy and Fugue on “Ad nos, ad salutarem undam.” You won’t want to miss Mr. Jacob’s incredible technique and artistry that will be on full display in our kickoff to this celebratory season! – Greg Zelek […]

We Are The Willows is an alternative and indie rock band that crafts dynamic songs with a contemplative air. The quintet will play the Opera House stage on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 7:30 PM. Doors will open at 6:30 PM. Tickets will range from $20 to $25 (plus Eventbrite fees) and will increase by […]

🌳 Join Us for a Tree Walk! 🌳 Curious about the trees in South Madison? Want to learn more about how they benefit our community? 🌿🍂 Come explore with the Urban Tree Alliance on a guided Tree Walk! We’ll take a stroll through local green spaces, identify various tree species, and share tips on how […]

Saturday, October 5 the Heritage Park Friends is hosting a Fall Into Fall event at Rock River Heritage County Park, formerly Camp Indian Trails. The October 5 event features a […]

This year’s Beet Street is happening on Saturday, October 5th! The annual, family-friendly celebration takes over the 2400 block of S. Wentworth Avenue between Cactus Club (Russell Ave) and Goodkind […]

You’ve never seen ballet like this! From coast-to-coast, Ballets with a Twist is turning heads and setting trends with its signature production, Cocktail Hour: The Show. Watch as “Mint Julep,” “Manhattan,” mocktail “Shirley Temple,” and more spring off the menu and onto the stage in a series of dazzling vignettes. Suitable for audiences of all […]

Walk to the end of the south pier and explore the 1912 Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse! Learn the history of the harbor and the need for a lighthouse here, as well as the steps being taken to protect the building today. Walk through all 4 levels of the lighthouse climbing all the way to the lantern, […]

Join us for a heartwarming 30-minute interactive family concert inspired by Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora, celebrating generosity and the spirit of community. A wind quintet introduces the world of music with playful selections from Trois Pièces Brèves by Jacques Ibert, followed by a reading of the children’s book Thank You, Omu!—where a grandmother’s […]