Welcome to the WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar!

While it can seem like meditation is all about self-improvement and chilling out, the practice of meditation actually has deep, pro-social roots. In this talk, Dr. Davidson will discuss how meditation has been associated with reductions in implicit bias, more equitable behavior, and improved outcomes in a variety of socially relevant measures. Dr. Davidson’s groundbreaking […]

Out-of-The Ordinary Guitarist

Join us Wednesday March 19th at the Italian Community Center as we gather once again to celebrate la tavola di San Guiseppe. This tradition dates back to the Middle Ages […]

Please join us for the Marathon County Historical Society’s 26th annual Vintage Springtime Tea to be held Thursday, March 20th, 2025 at 2 pm in the Woodson History Center (410 […]

Join us in the Garver Lounge for an evening of fun! Participate in “Designer Purse Bingo” for a chance to win a luxury handbag! And stop in Garver Canvas if you’re looking for a pup to steal your heart! Underdog Pet Rescue will have adoptable pups onsite waiting to give you some good luck snuggles. […]

Romana Shemayev brings her hauntingly beautiful “Goth Folk” sound, a style deeply rooted in the folk traditions of resistance and resilience. Originally from the USSR, Romana has been a Madison […]

An amazing concert showcasing original music from local women artists. Free admission. Donations accepted, cash bar.

By Rajiv Joseph Produced by Grey Area Productions Gruesome Playground Injuries is a darkly comic, yet deeply poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring bonds of childhood. The play […]

St. Bernadette Parish, 8200 West Denver Avenue (about three blocks south of Good Hope Road) invites you to enjoy their fabulous fish fry in the parish hall. Included in a […]

Every Friday in Feb. – April Blacklight & Brews Tour, an enchanting and unforgettable experience designed for adults. This unique tour promises a captivating journey through the cave, illuminated by ultraviolet lights that reveal the dazzling beauty of fluorescent minerals and formations. Important Information for Attendees; Age Restriction: This event is strictly for guests aged […]

Claudia is a well-known singer/songwriter and poet who is returning to the Midwest for a short tour. She has a big personality and a fine sense of humor to go […]

Experience the magic of Bach like never before! The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra teams up with student musicians from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music for an afternoon where art and music […]

Every Saturday starting in Feb. through April Unique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You will learn about ultraviolet light, fluorescence, and see the speleothems GLOW! The tour price includes a black light rental and a guided tour of Cave of the Mounds. […]

Country Music Hall of Famer, five-time Grammy-winner, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree Marty Stuart picks up where he left off on Altitude, his first new album in five years, exploring a cosmic country landscape populated by dreamers and drifters, misfits and angels, honky-tonk heroes and lonesome lovers. There’s a desert flare to the music here, […]

Join the Madison Bach Musicians for a performance of the powerful J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, featuring two orchestras, two choirs, and numerous outstanding soloists! The incredible storyline of Jesus’s betrayal, trial, and crucifixion is brought into focus by our musicians, along with English supertitles to accompany the German text. In this work, Bach […]

Lochanside is a Scottish folk band consisting of an electric bagpipe, guitar, fiddle, Irish flute, and a bodhran. This Madison based quartet plays a mixture of upbeat Celtic dance music […]

Join the Madison Bach Musicians for a performance of the powerful J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, featuring two orchestras, two choirs, and numerous outstanding soloists! The incredible storyline of Jesus’s betrayal, trial, and crucifixion is brought into focus by our musicians, along with English supertitles to accompany the German text. In this work, Bach […]

Walk through what used to be an ancient ocean and look for fossils older than the dinosaurs. In a limestone cave, there are many fossils to see. Learn from our Cave Educator about different fossils that have been discovered. Fossilization is rare. According to the BBC, scientists estimate that less than one-tenth of 1% of […]

Every Sunday in March (except the 30th) Discover the cave like the first explorers. Walk through the cave using only lanterns and flashlights that are provided. Feel as though you are one of the first people to ever see the cave. Your guide will take you on an adventure while sharing the history & the […]