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Madison has many summer events and activities with the low, low price tag of zero dollars. That’s right, they’re totally free, so let the cost-effective adventures begin!

It’s easy Log-roll (or just watch) on Lake Wingra. Started by 19th-century lumberjacks who would test their bravery after driving logs down rivers, log rolling has grown into a competitive athletic event. You can give rolling a try at one of Madison Log Rolling’s free open houses (June 4, June 12 and June 18) or observe competitors practice all summer long, Mondays through Thursdays, at 5 p.m. The log-rolling fun unfolds near the Wingra Boats boathouse at 824 Knickerbocker St.

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Practice your asanas in the park. This year marks the fourth summer of free yoga classes at the Olin Park Pavilion, thanks to a partnership of Friends of Olin-Turville, Madison Parks and the Madison Police Department. Classes begin at 5:30 p.m. on June 2, 9, 16, July 7, 21 and Aug. 4. Focus is on yoga basics and breathing techniques. Mats and props are provided. Ù

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Sessionable From honky-tonk to African music to Celtic tunes, the Central Park Sessions offer another rich season of music so good you can’t believe it’s free. Food and beer are sold in this relaxed, neighborhoodfestival atmosphere. Support local nonprofits by buying a raffle ticket or two. The final session — the only one held at another park (Olbrich) — features the Portland Cello Project. This all-cello ensemble blurs the lines of genre, playing everything from classical pieces to Kanye West covers. Head over to the east side on Thursday nights starting July 28. Music begins at 5 p.m.

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Nature lovers Learn to identify native plants and better understand local ecology with free drop-in walks at the UW-Madison Arboretum every Sunday at 1 p.m. Tours of the Arboretum’s Longenecker Horticultural Gardens and the Native Plant Garden, led by Arboretum staff and other local experts, take place Wednesdays at 7 p.m. And there are many more free events throughout the summer, so be sure to check the Arboretum’s event calendar at arboretum.wisc.edu/visit/events.

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Flicks at the old brickyard Historic Breese Stevens Field transforms into an outdoor movie theater for three Friday nights this summer with its new Catch & Reel film series. The Incredibles, Star War: The Force Awakens and The Big Lebowski will show on a 30-foot screen on June 10, July 15 and Aug. 12, respectively. Admission is free; beer, wine and food, including a Friday fish fry, will be available for purchase. Doors open at 7 p.m. with movies beginning at 8:30. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your favorite buddy to snuggle up with under the stars.

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See a serious game of baseball, without buying a ticket. The Men’s Adult Baseball League of Southern Wisconsin gives passionate players the chance to play ball at a competitive level, and sports fans are encouraged to come out and watch the games. Over 20 teams play at East Madison Little League Field at 1010 North St. on Fridays at 6:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at one or more of the following times: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. See mablofsouthernwi.com for a full schedule. JODY KETTER

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Thanks to Dane Dances, every Friday in August from 6 to 9:30 p.m. you can dance the night away on the rooftop of Monona Terrace. Irresistibly danceable bands taking the stage include Madisalsa, VO5 and Grupo Candela. Great food, including Venezuelan cuisine from La Taguara, will be for sale. ï&#x192;&#x2122;

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Visit one of more than 10 neighborhood farmers’ markets all over Madison and adjacent communities. From free coffee (until it’s gone) at the Westside Community Farmers’ Market to face painting and crafts for kids at the Monroe Street market, each spot has its own attractions — in addition to fresh fruits and vegetables. Many also host live music and family-friendly activities. There’s a farmers’ market nearly every day of the week; consult the Isthmus.com calendar and check “Farmers’ Markets” under “event categories.”

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Urban hikes Get to know Madison on a DIY walking tour. Explore 10 different historic Madison neighborhoods with guidebooks available from the city. First published as brochures that were available at Madison public libraries in the 1980s, these guides are now long out of print, but the city has made them available again as PDF downloads at cityofmadison.com/planning/ walktour.html. Despite their age, much of the information in the guides is still accurate. A walking tour is a fun way to spend an afternoon outdoors and you’re sure to see your neighborhood in a whole new way.

Farm in the city From learning about passive solar to cultural considerations in gardening, the Sol Levin Memorial Trail at Troy Gardens offers a surprisingly rich self-guided tour of Troy co-housing, the community gardens and adjacent lands, which include a restored prairie and an urban farm. (The trail is named after affordable housing advocate Sol Levin, who spearheaded the Troy Gardens project.) Trail guides are available at the kiosk on the left side of the driveway into the co-housing at 570 Troy Drive, or you can download or print it from the Community GroundWorks website. Taste a cherry or peach from their “edible landscape” area, surround yourself with fragrances in the herb garden, and listen to the songbirds that have returned in strong numbers thanks to the restoration of natural areas.

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Riding around Lake Monona is a classic summer pastime, but riding with a group of friends is even better. Beginning Aug. 1, We Are All Mechanics, whose mission is to empower people through bicycle education, hosts “Mondays Around Monona.” These leisurely rides, which follow the city’s designated Lake Loop bike route, leave from the intersection of the Capital City Bike Path and Fair Oaks Avenue. You’ll learn something, too. Each week, there’ll be a featured theme, from chain maintenance to shifting techniques. F

India Viola (left) and Ali Dwyer of We Are All Mechanics will lead bike rides and host maintenance mini-lessons.

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BEYOND MONONA AND MENDOTA You know Madison’s lakes. Now give some others a try. BY LINDA FALKENSTEIN

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Madison with the presence of three lakes — Mendota, Monona and Wingra — smack in the middle of town, and two (Waubesa and Kegonsa) just down the Yahara River. You can paddle from the north end of Lake Mendota all the way to Stoughton. Why would anyone ever need to go to another lake? Leaving Madison on a summer weekend can feel like a betrayal: I’m cheating on you, Lake Monona. It’s not you, it’s me, Lake Mendota. However, there are many perfectly valid reasons to start seeing other lakes. Ù

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Located about an hour and a half’s drive southeast of Madison, Lake Geneva is perhaps the least “Wisconsiny” of southern Wisconsin’s lakes. Its history as a summer resort for wealthy Chicagoans has left its imprint; in downtown Lake Geneva you’ll find more wine shops and upscale clothing boutiques than bait shops and corner taps. That’s exactly the attraction, of course. The 21-mile Lake Geneva Lake Shore Path circles the entire lake. It’s a narrow footpath (no bikes) from which you can see the “cottages” and estates. The public-access walkway began as a Potawatomi trail; now it gives gawkers a chance to get a closer look at our very own Newport. The path itself varies; some property owners have landscaped it in welcoming fashion; others let underbrush obscure it. Not everyone has a 21-mile stroll in them...but you’re in luck. The Lake Geneva Cruise Line accesses the other towns on the lake (Williams Bay and Fontana), enabling hikers to configure two-, seven- or 10-mile jaunts, then boat back to their start. Reservations are required; call 262-2486206 or see cruiselakegeneva.com. A detailed guide to the path is available from walktalkgawk.com. The Wisconsin Historical Society offers tours of one of the 19th-century lake homes: Black Point Estate. Access is via the Lake Geneva Cruise Line; the tour and boat trip lasts three hours. More info at blackpointestate.wisconsinhistory.org.

Young Lorine Niedecker enjoying the simple life on Blackhawk Island, at Lake Koshkonong.

Lake Koshkonong Lake Koshkonong, about a 45-minute drive southeast of Madison, may be best known as a fishing and boating spot. Muskies, pan fish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye and catfish are all here, according to the Wisconsin DNR. Before a dam was built at Indianford in 1850, the lake was a marsh where native wild rice and celery grew, attracting ducks in great numbers, which in turn attracted hunters, who built resorts and established hunting clubs. Large chunks of lake-adjacent land are still owned by hunt clubs. The lake’s two swimming beaches are both on the south shore; both belong to private campgrounds. However, the Lakeview Campground and Bar (1901 E. Hwy. 59) allows non-campers to use the beach as long as they buy some refreshments at the bar and grill. There’s also a Friday fish fry, naturally, with cod, bluegill or walleye. Swim or just hang out in an Adirondack chair. This is a great Wisconsin bar-and-fish-fry kind of lake. Norm’s Hideaway (8639 Kuehn Rd., Fort Atkinson) has a deck overlooking the lake and an extensive Friday

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menu — cod, bluegill, walleye, catfish and shrimp. The Lake House Inn (1612 E. Hotel Drive, on the Edgerton side of the lake) is a historic Civil War-era farmhouse and classic supper club. Blackhawk Island, which is not an island but a peninsula created by marshland and the flow of the Rock River into Lake Koshkonong, is at first glance a collection of aging fishing cottages. It was also the home of Wisconsin poet Lorine Niedecker, who was born on the island and lived there off and on for much of her life. She recreated the sense of the swampy landscape and fishing culture of the area in such poems as “My Life by Water” and “Paean to Place.” Niedecker’s cottage and original cabin on the island (W7309 Blackhawk Island Rd.) and a historical marker can easily be seen from the road, but the property itself is privately owned and not open to tourists.

Devil’s Lake Devil’s Lake State Park — the state’s largest, at 9,217 acres — is a quick 45-minute drive north of Madison. It’s one of the few rock climbing and bouldering destinations in the state. And even non-rock climbers love to take to the Balanced

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Rock Trail, a half-mile scramble straight up the quartzite bluffs. Devil’s Lake is a great size to hike around, too. The one-mile, paved Tumbled Rocks Trail on the west shore is the easiest leg of the trip. On the east side of the lake, make the trek up the rocks to the top of the East Bluff, where the scenery overlooking the lake is spectacular. Words of advice: a counterclockwise hike means you’re climbing up the difficult Balanced Rock Trail; clockwise means you’ll be heading down it. Alternatives do exist: Grottos Trail is longer at

slightly under a mile, but provides a more gradual ascent or descent. And a completely flat circuit is possible by hiking along the train tracks on the east side of the lake. Swimming is popular at the lake, with sandy beaches at the north and south ends. The lake is quite clean and cool. Rentals of single and double kayaks, rowboats, canoes, paddleboards and paddle boats are available from the north beach concession. Group kayak tours and kayaking lessons are also offered throughout the summer; there’s also a special night paddle on July 19. The historic pavilion at the north beach was built for dances back in 1925. It will be put to good use this summer with classic Wisconsin fish fries every Friday night from June 10 to Sept. 2, and two big band dances per month on Saturday nights (June 11 and 18, July 9 and 23 and Aug. 13 and 27) with the accompaniment of the Hal Edwards Orchestra. In addition to a full slate of nature talks this summer, look out especially for the high-tech bat hike on June 29, “Finding Bigfoot” on July 14, and s’mores along with watching the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 13. Ù

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Mirror Lake Just north of Baraboo, this state park is tailor-made for families. This is a small, calm lake with a no-wake rule, which makes it great for kid canoeing and kayaking adventures, and an excellent site for learning standup paddleboarding. Rentals are available

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at the beach (rowboats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, even pontoon boats); see mirrorlakeboatrentals.com. Three loops of bike-friendly trails don’t focus on the lake at all, but they are a beautiful place for kids to learn to bicycle off-road. There are no big hills, few rocky spots and only a couple of sandy patches.

Lake Delton Lake Delton has often been overshadowed by the surrounding vacationland of Wisconsin Dells. It’s possible to visit the Dells and not realize that Lake Delton is even there. It most recently made headlines back in June 2008, when heavy rains ultimately destroyed the dam, and the entire lake emptied into the Wisconsin River. While that event was devastating to surrounding businesses, it created a rare opportunity to completely restore, improve and refill the lake. If Mirror Lake is small and calm, Lake Delton is big and brassy. If silent sports are not your thing, this is the lake where you can rent a wave runner — though kayaks and SUP rentals are also available. Though the big resorts on Lake Delton are slowly swallowing up the old-time tourist cabins, not all the classic Dells attractions are gone. The Tommy Bartlett Show remains in residence on the southwestern shore of the lake with pro-level waterskiers — take in the human pyramid, ski ballet, skiless skiers barefooting, and dancing colored lights at the close of the evening performance. With so many baby-boomer Dells attractions now gone, this is one way to make the connection to the lake’s midcentury heyday: Sit back, relax, and spectate. F

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Welcome to the S’more Museum. Do not touch the exhibits. Backpacks and large purses are not permitted. No flash photography, please. & The first known recipe for the s’more

appeared in the 1927 Girl Scout handbook, Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts, in which it was referred to as a “Some More.” “Toast two marshmallows over the coals to a crisp gooey state and then put them inside a graham cracker and chocolate bar sandwich,” read the instructions. The recipe ends, in direct contradiction to the treat’s name, with the phrase “one is really enough.”

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The best of the summer concert lineups BY AARON R. CONKLIN Summer in Madison has always been a boom time for live music, but with new events and venues proliferating like dandelions — both here and across the state and region — it’s becoming ridiculous, in the best way possible. If you are independently wealthy, have unlimited free time and the ability to teleport, you could spend close to half the hours between June and September soaking in must-see live performances. But since most of us don’t enjoy such luxuries, feel free to use the following list to prioritize your jam time.

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Jon Pardi SHAKE THE LAKE JUNE 25

Swear and Shake SUNSET MUSIC SERIES JUNE 9

Shitty Barn Sessions Most Wednesdays (sometimes Tuesday, Thursday or Friday) through Oct. 5, Spring Green

Memorial Union Terrace Wednesdays through Saturdays, all summer Any fears that the reconstruction of the Terrace — the site of many a spectacular evening of summer music — would not be done in time for summer music were put to rest in mid-May when the venue, complete with a bigger stage and a better sound system, opened its colorful new patio. From Cajun to salsa to jazz, rock and blues, the Union’s extensive schedule has you covered. This summer’s headliners are grouped under the “Wisconsin Jams” banner. Among over three dozen announced acts, be sure to circle your calendars for Lili K (June 2) and Kyle Megna & the Monsoons (June 10).

High Noon Saloon Summer Patio Series Thursday evenings through Sept. 29, plus Monday, July 4 The High Noon is best in summer, on the patio, when sunset gilds the music and the sweet night air gently cools. The list of local artists set to own the outdoor stage includes a heavy dose of folk rock, with the Wells Division (June 2) and the Mascot Theory (July 17), roots rock with Pine Travelers (Aug. 11) and power pop from BingBong (July 21).

The Barn’s harmonious change in leadership was one of the biggest feel-good music stories of the spring, and summer is when audiences will really see the payoff. The sold-out Bully show (July 6) would be a can’t-miss in any venue; in the rough-and-tumble, intimate confines of the Barn, it’s going to be legendary. Several other shows on the docket are already sold out, too, but there’s still time to score tickets to acts like ME eN YOU (July 27), the Pines (Sept. 14-15) and, as the billing puts it, An Intimate Evening with Cribshitter (Aug. 17).

Sunset Music Series Many Thursdays from June 9 through Aug. 11, East Side Club Turns out live music sounds just as sweet from the other side of Lake Monona — maybe even sweeter, given that the beautiful downtown skyline is your view and not your backdrop. The six-date series kicks off with New York folksters Swear and Shake (June 9) and closes with Nashville-based Americana act Los Colognes (Aug. 11).

Live on King Street Various Friday evenings starting June 24, Majestic Theatre The Majestic Theatre’s free summer concert series always draws a monster crowd to the streets surrounding the Capitol. This year’s lineup features the return of Grateful Dead tribute band Dark Star Orchestra (June 24), plus indie rockers Lewis Del Mar (July 15) and Ra Ra Riot (July 29), Stevens Point bluegrass boys Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (Aug. 5) and party hardy cover band Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press (Aug. 12). Rounding out the season is the blues-punk of the Kills (Sept. 16).

Shake the Lake Saturday, June 25, John Nolen Drive (Broom Street to Blair Street) Year two of Madison’s fireworks-fueled festival in the shadow of Monona Terrace ups the musical ante and splits the demographics. Country fans get Jon Pardi, while the more altrocking among us get a double dose of Guster and Blitzen Trapper. Whichever option you end up choosing, it’s free, family-friendly and freaking awesome.

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Pitchfork Music Festival Summerfest Wednesday, June 29, through Sunday, July 10 (closed July 4), Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee Sure, it’s beer-soaked and more than a little hectic, but you won’t find a deeper and more diverse lineup of music to salt your summer than what’s playing at the Summerfest grounds. The Marcus Amphitheater is a little throwback-y this year, with gigs by Paul McCartney (July 8) and a double-bill featuring Sting and Peter Gabriel (July 10), but it’s leavened with the presence of Selena Gomez (June 29). The fest’s other stages feature everything from Garbage to the Decemberists, Jason Derulo, Willie Nelson, Passion Pit and “Weird Al” Yankovic.

Breese Stevens Field Fridays, July 1, Aug. 19, and Sept. 9, Breese Stevens Field Breese Stevens opened in 1926, was recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014, and yet had never hosted a major concert before last October’s sold-out visit by the Avett Brothers. This year the venue is set to host not one but three major outdoor concerts. The Steve Miller Band keeps on a-rockin’ us back to the ’70s (July 1), with the blues harmonica of Charlie Musselwhite and the smooth jazz of local hero Leo Sidran in tow. Jeff Tweedy and Wilco will return to Madison with Kurt Vile & the Violators opening (Aug. 19). Cake finishes the season (Sept. 9) with support from Dr. Dog.

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Friday, July 15, to Sunday, July 17, Union Park, Chicago An out-of-state road trip’s never out of the question, and Madison is only about a threehour drive from Pitchfork, one of the coolest and fastest-growing regional summer music festivals. On the schedule this year are 44 artists, topped by ex-Beach Boy Brian Wilson (performing Pet Sounds in its entirety) and also including Beach House, Sufjan Stevens, Broken Social Scene and even Carly Rae Jepsen. And unlike Chicago’s behemoth Lollapalooza, tickets for all three days are still available.

Central Park Sessions Various Thursdays from July 28 to Sept. 8, plus Friday, Aug. 12, Central Park The lineup for the Literacy Network-sponsored Central Park Sessions will transport Madison around the world over the course of this summer while raising money for nonprofits. This year’s itinerary includes Ireland, featuring Dervish and the Kissers (Aug. 11); Africa, featuring Mali’s Fatoumata Diawara (Aug. 12); and Central America, featuring Latin Grammy winners Monsieur Perine and the Palenke Soultribe (Aug. 18).

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Mile of Music Thursday, Aug. 4, to Sunday, Aug. 7, multiple venues, Appleton If there’s an Americana act that event organizers haven’t managed to pack into the streets of downtown Appleton for their annual four-day indie-artist event, we have no idea what it is. The hundreds of performers would stretch a lot further than a single mile, but feel free to try to see as many as you can. Madison faves Ida Jo, Seasaw and Teddy Davenport are among the assembled, as are bands from New York (Dreamers), Nashville (the Jag) and Australia (Julia Jacklin).

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This second iteration of Justin Vernon’s musical festival — an event that somehow manages to feel both like a laid-back visit to a friend’s cabin and Wisconsin’s own Woodstock — has a slightly less A-list feel to its lineup than last year. But that’s not going to change the chill vibe when thousands of people stand in silent amazement under the stars to hear Bon Iver play “Holocene.” A whopping 54 acts — that’s more than Pitchfork! — will play, including Erykah Badu, Beach House and Vince Staples. For the oldtimers who grooved on last year’s Indigo Girls set, this year Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers will perform The Way It Is in its entirety.

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In repertory June 3-Nov. 20 americanplayers.org Whether you’re in the mood for a classic Shakespeare comedy of mistaken identity (The Comedy of Errors), a cornerstone of American drama (Death of a Salesman)or a contemporary play exploring mathematics, history, chaos theory and the impact of love on the universe (Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia), put an evening of amazing drama under the stars on your summer calendar. And this fall, come back to the intimate indoor Touchstone Theater for a beautiful love story set against the backdrop of World War I in Mary’s Wedding. Whatever you choose, pack a picnic, a good bottle of wine — and a gallon of bug spray— and enjoy some of the best regional theater productions in the country, just an hour from Madison.

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June 17-18, Capitol Theater, Overture Center. capitalcitytheatre.org Mama Rose is back, and “everything’s comin’ up roses” for Capital City Theatre, as the company presents its second major production. The classic Broadway musical Gypsy features the ultimate ambitious stage mother, pushing her two daughters towards success in vaudeville at almost any cost. Based loosely on the 1957 memoir of famed striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, audiences will recognize songs including “Let Me Entertain You,” and “Some People.” Artistic director/musical director Andrew Abrams will lead a 25-piece orchestra, which will be seated at the back of the stage. In front of them, the full cast will perform with minimal sets and costumes. The show features Broadway performer Michele Ragusa as Mama Rose and Madison’s own Liz Griffith as Louise, with choreography from the Madison Ballet’s W. Earle Smith.

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Aug. 5-7, Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison. fourseasonstheatre.com Cue the coconut shells. The knights of Spamalot are cantering into Madison this summer with their own hilarious version of Arthurian events. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot riffs on the legend of the Knights of the Round Table, who are now charged with finding the grail, fighting some ill-tempered Frenchmen, rescuing Prince Herbert and putting on a Broadway show. (They also eat ham and jam a lot.) Along the way they meet a bevy of beautiful show girls, the Lady of the Lake, killer rabbits and the Knights who say “Ni.” Winner of three Tony awards, Spamalot includes many new tunes, as well as “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” “Brave Sir Robin” and “Knights of the Round Table.”

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July 8-9 and 14-16, Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison. mtmadison.com Specializing in bringing new and lesser-known musicals to Madison audiences, Music Theatre of Madison presents the truly unusual piece A New Brain this summer in the Play Circle at the UW Memorial Union. William Finn’s highly autobiographical tale focuses on a composer who is unhappily employed writing for a children’s TV show and dreaming of a Broadway career. When he collapses into a plate of ziti, it is revealed that he has a devastating brain disease. Knowing that his time may be running short, he fights for his life and the chance to write all the songs that are still inside him. Complemented with catchy tunes and a guy in a frog suit, A New Brain is an ultimately uplifting portrayal of a composer rediscovering his art.

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July 12-17; overturecenter.com. As they say, don’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his heels. The winner of six Tony Awards, Kinky Boots was a surprise Broadway hit when it opened in 2013, featuring songs by Grammy- and Tonywinning pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein. Based on the 2005 film and inspired by a true story, Kinky Boots follows Charlie Price, an aspiring young businessman who is forced to abandon his life in London and come home in order to save the family business in northern England. When Charlie inherits his father’s bankrupt shoe factory, he finds unexpected inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous drag performer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As happens in Broadway musicals, Lola helps Charlie turn the factory around while transcending prejudice and bridging cultures with high kicks and a lot of sass. There are also plenty of show-stopping numbers in this fluffy but fun story.

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JUNE Verona Hometown Days: June 2-5, Hometown Park, Verona. Carnival, entertainment, fireworks 9:30 pm Saturday, sports. veronahometowndays.com. 608-845-5777.

Cows on the Concourse: 8 am-1 pm, June 4, Capitol Square, Madison. Petting zoos, entertainment, food. cowsontheconcourse.org. 608-250-4257. Fruit Fest: LGBTQI block party for all ages/ lifestyles, June 4, 900 block of Williamson Street, Madison. Music, food, vendors, “Fruit Loop” scholarship fundraiser 5K run/walk 10 am. fruitfestmadison.org. Free Outdoor Fun Weekend: June 4-5, statewide. Free admission to parks, forests and trails, no fishing license required, plus special activities at many locations. dnr.wi.gov. 888-936-7463.

Highland Games/Scottish Fest: 9 am-10 pm, June 4, Hart Park, Wauwatosa. milwaukeescottishfest.com. 414-422-9235. Summer Frolic: Gates 5 pm on June 9-10 and 8:30 am on June 11-12, Grundahl Park, Mount Horeb, with carnival, beer tent, music, games, parade noon, June 12. mthorebsummerfrolic.com. PrideFest: June 10-12, Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee. Largest LGBT celebration in Wisconsin. pridefest.com. 414-272-3378. Taste of the Dells: June 10-11, downtown Wisconsin Dells. 4:30-10:30 pm Fri. and 9 am-10 pm Sat. tasteofthedells.com. 800-223-3557. Edgerton Clay Day & Pottery Festival: 9 am-4 pm, June 11, Clay Pit Heritage Park, with demonstrations, kids’ activities, vendors, music, food. Free admission. facebook.com/ potteryfestival.

Old Time Cheesemaking: Milk truck arrives 9 am, June 11, National Historic Cheesemaking Center, 2108 6th Ave., Monroe. Authentic 19th-century cheesemaking demos, plus displays, cream puffs, grilled cheese sandwiches. nationalhistoriccheesemakingcenter.org. 608-325-4636. Taste of the Arts Fair: 9 am-4 pm, June 11, Sheehan Park, Sun Prairie. Arts and crafts, entertainment, kids’ area, wine and cheese tasting. sunprairiechamber.com. 608-837-4547. Cottage Grove Firemen’s Festival: Annual fundraiser, June 16-19, Firemen’s Park, Cottage Grove. Sports, carnival, entertainment. cottagegrovefire.org.

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Wurst Times: Second Harvest Foodbank benefit brat cookout, 11 am-7 pm, May 28, High Noon Saloon, Madison, with many bands and beer. wursttimes.com.

Festa Italia: 4:30-11 pm on June 3, 11 am-11 pm on June 4 and 11 am-7 pm, June 5, McKee Farms Park, Fitchburg. Entertainment, cultural displays, food and more. iwcmadison.com. 608-258-1880.

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Wisconsin Beer Lovers Festival: June 18, Bayshore Town Center, Glendale. More than 100 craft beer selections. $45/$55. wisconsinbeerloversfest.com. Oregon Summer Fest: June 23-26, Kiser Fireman’s Park, Oregon. Entertainment, carnival, food, parade, fireworks on Thursday. oregonwisummerfest.com. 608-835-3697. Heidi Festival: June 24-26, New Glarus. Arts and crafts, “Heidi” performances 1:30 pm Sat.-Sun. swisstown.com. 608-527-2095. Ivan Kupala: Noon-dusk, June 25, Token Creek County Park. Russian Education Association cultural celebration, with traditional music and dance, folk games for all ages, food, bonfire. Free admission. ivankupala608.org. Cedarburg Strawberry Festival: June 25-26, Cedarburg. cedarburgfestivals.org. 888-894-4001. Shake the Lake: Free, all-ages celebration, 4-11 pm, June 25, along John Nolen Drive, with music by Guster, Jon Pardi, The Congregation, Blitzen Trapper, food, fireworks at 10 pm. shakethelake.org. 608-246-4277.

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Monona Community Festival: July 3-4, Winnequah Park. Music, carnival, art fair, food. mononafestival.com. Jefferson County Fair: July 6-10, Jefferson. Colt Ford, Jon Pardi, July 11; Justin Moore, July 12. jeffersoncountyfairpark.com. 920-674-7148. Sauk County Fair: July 11-17, Baraboo. Oak Ridge Boys, 7:30 pm, July 16. saukcountyfair. com. 608-356-8707. Lafayette County Fair: July 13-17, Fairgrounds, Darlington. lafayettecountyfair.org. 608-776-4828. Bastille Days: July 14-17, Thurs.-Fri. 11 ammidnight, Sat. 10 am-midnight, Sun. 11 am-9 pm, East Town/Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee. bastilledaysfestival.com. 414-271-1416. La Fete de Marquette: Bastille Day celebration, July 14-17, Central Park. Frenchthemed food, arts and crafts, music. wil-mar.org. 608-257-4576. Maxwell Street Days: State Street sidewalk sale, Madison, July 15-17. maxwellstreetdays.org. Port Washington Fish Day: 10 am-10 pm, July 16, Port Washington. Billed as the “World’s largest outdoor one-day fish fry,” Fish Day features deep-fried fish and chips, plus ice-cream-eating and smoked-fish-eating contests. portfishday.com. 800-719-4881 Hometown Brewdown: Beer festival with 100+ beers and 35+ breweries, noon-5 pm, July 16, Hometown Community Park, Verona. hometownbrewdown.com. Dane County Fair: July 20-24, Alliant Energy Center. danecountyfair.com. 608-224-0500. Waukesha County Fair: July 20-24, Waukesha Fairgrounds. Skid Row, July 21; Foreigner, July 22; Thompson Square, July 23; Blood Sweat & Tears, July 24. waukeshacountyfair.com. 262-544-5922. Green County Fair: July 20-24, Monroe. greencountyfair.net. 608-325-9159. Fond du Lac County Fair: July 20-24, Fond du Lac Fairgrounds. fonddulaccountyfair.com. 920-929-3168. Festa Italiana: July 22-24, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee. festaitaliana.com. 414-223-2808.

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Karner Blue Butterfly Festival: July 1-2, downtown Black River Falls, with arts and crafts, entertainment, kids’ activities; fireworks and music on Saturday night, Lunda Community Park. blackriverfallsdowntown.com.

Circus Celebration: July 23-24, downtown Baraboo, with performances, exhibit of circus wagons and vintage autos, Big Top Parade 2 pm Saturday. bigtopparade.com. 608-356-8333.

La Crosse Riverfest: July 1-4, Oktoberfest Grounds, La Crosse. Music, family activities, fireworks 10 pm Saturday. riverfestlacrosse.com. 608-782-6000.

Milwaukee Armenian Fest: 11 am-6 pm, July 24, St. John the Baptist Armenian Orthodox Church, Greenfield. Food, music, cultural displays. Free. armenianfest.com. 414-282-1670.

Old World Fourth of July: 10 am-5 pm, July 2-4, Old World Wisconsin, Eagle. 19thand 20th-century games, band concert, singing. oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org. 262-594-6300.

Washington County Fair: July 26-31, West Bend. Music headliners: Hunter Hayes, July 28; .38 Special, Shooter Jennings, July 29; Lee Brice, Lewis Brice, July 30. wcfairpark.com.

Fire on the River: Independence Day celebration, noon-midnight, July 2, along the Riverway, Sauk City, with kids’ activities, food, art activities, music, fireworks at dusk. fireontheriver.org.

Rock County 4-H Fair: July 26-31, Janesville. Parmalee, Jordan Rager, July 28; Eric Paslay, July 29; Diamond Rio, William Michael Morgan, July 30. rockcounty4hfair.com. 608-755-1470.

DeForest Fourth of July: July 3-4, Fireman’s Park, DeForest. Music, kids’ activities, beer tent, fireworks at dusk Mon. deforestarea.com. 608-846-2922.

Columbia County Fair: July 27-31, Portage. columbiacofair.com. 608-697-5307.

Waunafest: July 28-31, Centennial Park, Waunakee. Music, sports, carnival, kids’ activities. waunafest.org. German Fest: July 29-31, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee. Music, folk dancing, marketplace, food, parade, fireworks 10:30 pm Fri.-Sat. germanfest.com. 414-464-9444. Brady Street Festival: 11 am-midnight, July 30, Brady Street, Milwaukee. Artisan cheese, local foods, wines, four entertainment stages. bradystreet.org. AtwoodFest: July 30-31, Atwood Avenue’s 2000-2100 blocks, Madison. Food, crafts and music. atwoodfest.org. Greek Fest: July 30-31, Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 7th St. & East Washington, Madison. Food and music. agocwi.org. 608-244-1019.

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Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival: Gates open 6 pm on Aug. 18-19 and 11:30 am on Aug. 20-21, Angell Park, Sun Prairie. Carnival, craft show, entertainment, games. Sweet corn sold noon7 pm Saturday and Sunday. sunprairiechamber.com. 608-837-4547. Milwaukee Irish Fest: Aug. 18-22, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee. Irish festival with dance, music, food, and a red hair and freckles contest. irishfest.com. 414-476-3378. Badger Steam & Gas Engine Club Show: Aug. 19-21, show grounds north of Baraboo. Flea market. badgersteamandgas.com.

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WHAT TO DO White Church THEATRE Project Co-Founders Steven Wasson and Corinne Soum were the last assistants of the ‘father of modern mime’ Etienne Decroux in Paris. In 1984, they created their company, the Theatre de l’Ange Fou, and their school, the International School of Corporeal Mime. They are now permanently located in Spring Green, Wisconsin, with The White Church Theater Project. Their work has been described by the London Sunday Times as, ‘A beautifully staged, atmospheric piece of total theatre.’ And by the Scotsman: ‘If Beckett had ever produced a ballet, it would have looked something like this.’ Experience the multi-faceted world of Physical Theatre, a leap into transformation and dream...

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• June 25 – 26 Spring Green Arts & Craft Fair

• July 4 Lone Rock – 4th of July Celebration & Parade

• July 8 – 9 City Wide Garage Sale

• August 20 Spring Green Car Show

• September 5 Beatlefest

• October 1 Plain Fest

MUSIC Middleton Good Neighbor Festival: Aug. 28-30, Firemen’s Park, Middleton, with arts and crafts, carnival, music stages. goodneighborfestival.com. 800-688-5694. Walworth County Fair: Aug. 31-Sept. 5, Elkhorn. Scotty McCreedy, Sept. 4. walworthcountyfair.com. 262-723-3228.

SEPTEMBER Iowa County Fair: Sept. 1-5, Mineral Point. Carnival rides, harness racing, truck and tractor pulls. iowacountyfair.com. 608-987-3490. Wisconsin Highland Games: Sept. 2-4, Waukesha Expo Center, with sports, music, demonstrations, food. wisconsinscottish.org. Rock River Thresheree: Sept. 2-5, Thresherman’s Park, Edgerton. Demonstrations/ displays, flea market, Parade of Power at 2 pm daily. thresheree.org. 920-723-1555. Wilhelm Tell Festival: Sept. 2-4, Wilhelm Tell Grounds, New Glarus. Performances of the story of Swiss Independence 1:30 pm Sat.-Sun. Also camping, art fair, yodel contest. wilhelmtell.org. 608-527-2095. Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw: Sept. 2-3, Marion Park, Prairie du Sac. Cow chip throw, art fair, music stages. wiscowchip.com. 608-643-4317. Taste of Madison: 2-8:30 pm on Sept. 3 and 11 am-7 pm, Sept. 4, Capitol Square, Madison. tasteofmadison.com. 608-276-9797.

Alpine Valley Music Theater: Zac Brown Band, Drake White & the Big Fire, June 25-26; Dave Matthews Band, July 1-2; Dead & Company, July 9-10, East Troy. Madison tickets: livenation.com. Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society: Six different musical programs with performances June 11, 17-18 & 24-25 at Overture Center, Madison; June 12, 19 & 26 at Hillside Theater, Taliesin, Spring Green; and June 10 at Stoughton Opera House. bachdancinganddynamite.org. 608-255-9866. Brewgrass Fridays: Edgewater Hotel Plaza, Madison, 5 pm fish fry, 6 pm free live music. The Appleseed Collective, June 10; Feeding Leroy, June 17; Charlie Parr/The Dead Pigeons, June 24; Evan Murdock & Imperfect Strangers, July 1; Them Coulee Boys, July 8; Jawbone Bell, July 15; Awful Purdies, July 22; Kind Country, July 29; Dig Deep, Aug. 5; Shaffer’s Lost 40, Aug.12; The Lowest Pair, Aug. 19; The Difibulators, Aug. 26. Blues Picnic in the Park: Madison Blues Society event, noon-9 pm, June 18, Warner Park, Madison. Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, Lauren Anderson, Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Mama, Blues Disciples, Paul Filipowicz. madisonbluessociety.com. Cambridge Concerts in the Park: 6:30 pm Fridays, Veterans Park, Cambridge. Madpolecats, June 10; Main Street Big Band, June 24; Patchouli, July 8; The Tooles, July 15; TBA, Aug. 12. cambridgewiarts.org. Capitol City Band Concerts in the Park: 7 pm Thursdays June 9-Aug. 25, Rennebohm Park, Madison. mmqccb.org. 608-835-9861.

Central Park Sessions: Benefit concerts for Literacy Network and other local nonprofits, all at Central Park: July 28: Beth Kille Band 5 pm, Nikki Hill 6:30 pm, Marcia Ball 8:30 pm; Aug. 4: Ameranouche 5 pm, Sasha Masakowski 6:30 pm, Dakha Brakha 8:30 pm; Aug. 11: The Kissers 5 pm, Nuala Kennedy Band 6:30 pm, Dervish 8:30 pm; Aug. 12: Kikeh Mato 5 pm, Limanya Dance Troupe 6 pm, Daby Touré 6:30 pm, Fatoumata Diawara 8:30 pm; Aug. 18: Tony Castañeda Latin Jazz Sextet 5 pm, Monsieur Periné 6:30 pm, Palenke Soul Tribe 8:30 pm; Sept. 8: The Mustache 5 pm, Portland Cello Project 6:30 pm, MarchFourth! 8:30 pm. facebook.com/cpsessions. Catfish River Music Festival: Live roots, bluegrass, blues, folk, etc., plus food, art and other vendors. July 2-4, outside the Opera House at Rotary Park, Stoughton. catfishrivermusicfest.com. Concert on the Green: Madison Symphony Orchesta League’s annual fundraiser picnic, 4:45 pm, June 27, Bishops Bay Country Club, Middleton, with music by MSO members and guest violinist Julian Rhee; golf tournament earlier in the day. RSVP: madisonsymphony.org. Concerts on the Rooftop: 7-9 pm Thursdays, Monona Terrace Rooftop, Pink Houses, June 2; Natty Nation, June 16; Too White Crew, June 30; Ultimate Legends Band (Blues Brothers/ Aretha Franklin tribute), July 7; Madison County, July 14; Love Monkeys, July 21. Call 608-261-4000 after 3 pm show day for inclement weather info. Concerts in the Park: McKee Farms Park, Fitchburg. 7 pm, Dead Horses, June 20; People Brothers Band, June 18; and Grupo Candela, Aug. 15. fitchburgchamber.com. 608-288-8284.

• October 1–9 Fermentation Fest in the River Valley

• October 14-16

Dead Horses play Concerts in the Park at McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg on June 20.

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Country on the River: Aug. 4-6, rural Prairie du Chien, with headliners Kid Rock, Lee Brice, Billy Currington. countryontheriver.com. 888-353-7554.

Hastil Trio 2:15 pm, Eric Koppa Triple Saxtet 4 pm, “The Lighthouse” movie 5:45 pm. Wednesday: Shannon Hall: Joey Alexander Trio 8 pm ($28-$20). uniontheater.wisc.edu.

Dane Dances! 5:30-9:30 pm Fridays, Monona Terrace Rooftop, Madison. BBI, Shining Star, DJ Pain 1, Aug. 5; Primitive Culture, Madisalsa, DJ Pain 1, Aug. 12; Davis Family Band, VO5, DJ Ace, Aug. 19; Kinfolk, Grupo Candela, DJ Ace, Aug. 26. Call 608-261-4000 after 2 pm for cancellation or location change information.

Jazz at Five: Wednesdays, 5-8 pm, Aug. 10Sept. 27, State Street’s 100 block, Madison. jazzatfive.org.

Dean House Back Porch Concerts: 7 pm Thursdays, 4718 Monona Dr., Monona. Madison Accordion Band, July 7; Middleton Jazz Band, July 14; Capitol Chordsmen, July 21; KG & the Ranger, July 28; Ice Cream & Pie Social (5:30 pm) and Old Time Fiddlers, Aug. 4. 608-249-7920

Live & Local: Free outdoor concerts Thursdays, 5-7 pm, Elizabeth Link Peace Park, 452 State St., Madison: Overture Center Rising Stars, June 2 & 9; Sunspot, July 7; Gentle Brontosaurus, July 14; The Begowatts, July 28; Gin Mill Hollow, Aug. 4; Newport Jam with FlowPoetry, Aug, 11; Mudroom, Aug.18; Sweet Delta Dawn, Aug. 25; Krause Family Band, Sept. 8; other Thursdays TBA.

Drums on Parade: Regional competition, 7 pm, July 10, Middleton High School’s Breitenbach Stadium. 317-275-1212. Isthmus Jazz Festival: June 17-18 & 22, UW Memorial Union, Madison. Friday: Terrace: High School All-Stars 4:30 pm, Ladies Must Swing 6 pm, Chicago Yestet 8 pm, Madison Jazz Orchestra 10 pm; Play Circle (performance/talks): “Jazz in the Movies” by Toni Jakovec 4:45 pm, Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble 6:45 pm, Nick Moran Quartet 8:30 pm. Saturday: Terrace: Edgewood College Jazz Ensemble 1:30 pm, UW-Whitewater Jazz Ensemble One 3 pm, UW-Platteville Jazz One 4:30 pm, Gerri DiMaggio 6 pm, UW Jazz Orchestra with Sharon Clark 8 pm, Charanga Agoza 10 pm; Play Circle: Marilyn Fisher-Paul

Jazz in the Park: Dudgeon-Monroe Neighborhood Association event, June 18, Wingra Park, Madison, with music, kids’ activities. dmna.org.

Live on King Street: Free outdoor concerts, 7 pm, in front of Majestic Theatre, Madison: Dark Star Orchestra, June 24; Lewis Del Mar, July 15; Ra Ra Riot, July 29; Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Aug. 5; Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press, Aug. 12; The Kills, Sept. 16. liveonkingstreet.com. Mad Gael Music Festival: Aug. 26-27, Breese Stevens Field, with headliner Gaelic Storm. $20/$15 per day ($25 weekend; $20 adv.). madgaelmusicfest.com.. Madison Early Music Festival: Concerts, lectures and more, July 9-16, UW Humanities Building-Mills Hall and other venues. madisonearlymusic.org. 608-265-2787.

Madison Live: free music series at Edgewater Hotel Plaza, Madison, 6 pm. Red Hot Horn Dawgs, June 11; Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, June 18; TBA, June 25; Gomers/ Hometown Sweethearts, July 2; Natty Nation, July 9; Wheelhouse, July 16; The Kissers, July 23; Pat McCurdy, 7/30; Alex Wilson Band, Aug. 6; The Big Payback, Aug. 13; Yacht Rock, Aug. 20; The Sharrows, Aug. 27.

National Women’s Music Festival: June 30-July 3, Marriott Madison West, Middleton. Alive, Mary Watkins, Nan Washburn, Nedra Johnson & the Fat Bottom Girls, more. wiaonline.org. 317-395-3809.

Madison Summer Choir: ”This Is My Soul,” 7:30 pm, June 25, UW Humanities BuildingMills Hall, Madison. madisonsummerchoir.org.

Opera in the Park: Madison Opera Chorus and Madison Symphony Orchestra, 8 pm, July 23, Garner Park, Mineral Point Road, Madison. Rain date: July 24. madisonopera.org.

Make Music Madison: Annual city-wide outdoor performances, June 21. makemusicmadison.org. Marquette Waterfront Festival: Annual celebration/fundraiser, noon-8 pm on June 11 and noon-7 pm, June 12, Yahara Place Park, with music, sports, kids’ activities, food. Saturday: Dandelion Dash 5K 8:30 am (registration 7:15 am, $5 donation); Main Stage: East High School Black Music Ensemble noon, Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble 1:30 pm, April Verch Band 3 pm, Boogat 4:45 pm, BélO 6:30 pm; Cottonwood Stage: Ukulele Jam with Lil Rev 11:30 am, Lo Marie 12:30 pm, Lil Rev 1:30 pm, Cris Plata 2:45 pm, Shannon McNally 4 pm, April Verch 5:30 pm. Sunday: Main Stage: Fat Babies 11:30 am, Evan Murdock & the Imperfect Strangers 1 pm, Shannon McNally 2:30 pm, Jon Dee Graham & the Fighting Cocks 4:15 pm, JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound 6 pm; Cottonwood Stage: Slipjig noon, David Landau 1:30 pm, Jon Dee Graham 2:30 pm, Anna Vogelzang 4 pm, MalO-Dua 5:30 pm. marquette-neighborhood.org.

New Glarus Music Festival: Vision Youth Committee’s annual fundraiser, June 24-26, Village Park, with kids’ activities and more. ngmusicfest.com.

Polka Fest: June 10-12, New Glarus; “Beer, Bacon & Cheese” fest 1-5 pm Sat. ($40). Free swisstown.com. 608-527-2095. Shitty Barn Sessions: Concerts at 7 pm most Wednesdays, May 4-Oct. 5, Shitty Barn, Spring Green. shittybarnsessions.com. Steel Bridge Songfest: Annual Michigan Street Bridge awareness outdoor concerts, June 9-12. Sturgeon Bay. $25 weekend pass; many free concerts. steelbridgesongfest.org. 920-743-5605. Sugar Maple Traditional Music Festival: Aug. 5-6, Lake Farm County Park, Madison. sugarmaplefest.org. Summer Concerts in the Gardens: 7 pm Tuesdays, Olbrich Gardens, Madison. The Blues Party, June 21; Sena Ehrhardt & Cole Allen, June 28; Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra, July 5; Listening Party, July 12; Bird’s Eye, July 19; Stone Barone & the Mad Tones, July 26; Madison Public Library Summer Reading Program concert, Aug. 2; Fresco Opera Theatre, Aug. 9. olbrich.org. 608-246-4550.

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Summerfest: June 29-July 10, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee. Closed July 4. Headlining at the Marcus Amphitheater: Selena Gomez, June 29; Blake Shelton, July 1; Chris Stapleton, Alabama Shakes, July 2; Tim McGraw, Kacey Musgraves, Ryan Kinder, July 3; Blink-182, All Time Low, July 5; Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon, Tesla, July 6; Luke Bryan, Frankie Ballard, July 7; Paul McCartney, July 8; Weezer, Panic! at the Disco, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, July 9; Sting & Peter Gabriel, July 10. summerfest.com. 800-273-3378. Sunset Music series: 6-9 pm Thursdays, East Side Club, 3735 Monona Dr. Swear and Shake, June 9; Jessica Lee Mayfield, June 23; Diane Coffee, June 30; Myzica, July 14; Bad Bad Hats, July 28; Los Colognes, Aug. 11; Valley Queen, Aug. 25. LakesideMadison.com. Waukesha Blues Fest: Aug. 12-13, Naga-Waukee Park, Delafield, with headliners Popa Chubby, Lydia Pense & Cold Blood. waukeshabluesfest.com.. Summer Set Music and Camping Festival: Aug. 12-14, Somerset Amphitheater, Somerset, with Skrillex, Bassnectar, Chance the Rapper, many more. summersetfestival.com. UW Memorial Union Terrace 9 pm unless noted: Ben Ferris Octet, May 28; Lili K, June 2; Me En You, Siren, June 3; Seasaw, Oh My Love, June 4; Johnny Chimes, June 9; Kyle Megna & the Monsoons, June 10; F.Stokes, June 11; Immigre, June 16; Isthmus Jazz Fest, June 17-18 & 22; Jaill, June 23; Post Social, Pollinators, June 25; Something to Do, Proud Parents, July 1; Science Is Fun demonstration, Gabe Burdulis, July 2; Township, July 7; Soul Low, July 8; Milo, July 9; Melisande, July 14; Cajun Strangers, July 15; Sweet Crude, July 16; Limanya Dance & Drum Ensemble, July 21; Conundrum, July 22; Dimensions in Sound, July 23; Mascot Theory, Future Stuff, July 28; Anderson Brothers, July 30; The Gambol, Aug. 4; BlueZone, Aug. 5; Local Hip-Hop Fest, Aug. 6; Cash Box Kings, Aug. 11; Pat McCurdy, Aug. 12; The Jimmys, Joe Duraes & the Skills, Aug. 13; International Jet Set, Aug. 19; Handphibians, Grupo Balanca, Aug. 20; Nuggernaut, Aug. 26; Edi Rey y Su Salsera, Aug. 27; Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Sextet, Sept. 2; VO5, Sept. 3. Bluegrass/Americana series, Thursdays, 5-7 pm: Northern Comfort, June 2; SpareTime Bluegrass, June 9; Boo Bradley, June 15; Piper Road Spring Band, June 23; Sortin’ the Mail, June 30; Oak Street Ramblers, July 7; Milkhouse Radio, July 21; Ida Jo, July 28; Devil in a Woodpile, Aug. 4; Mad City Jug Band, Aug. 11. Behind the Beat series, Fridays, 5-7 pm: Brennan Connors & Stray Passage, June 3; Paul Dietrich Quintet, June 10; Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble, June 24; Jon Hoel Trio, July 1; Golpe Tierra, July 8; Johannes Wallmann Quintet, July 22; Dixie Sizzlers, July 29; Wilder Deitz Group, Aug. 5; Lesser Lakes Trio, Aug. 12; Ben Ferris Quintet, Aug. 19; Mal-O-Dua, Aug. 26. Warner Park Summer Concert Series: 6 pm Mondays, Warner Park shelter, Madison. Northern Hooks, June 13; Eddie Butts Band, June 20; Ladies Must Swing, June 27; Thirsty Jones, July 11; Soggy Prairie Boys, July 18; Cajun Strangers, July 25. nescoinc.org. 608-243-5252.

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Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Concerts on the Square: 7 pm Wednesdays, Capitol lawn, Madison: “The Appian Way,” with pianist Liam Mayo, June 29; “Bursts of Joy,” with vocalists Kitt & Alli Foss, July 6; “Nature’s Revelries,” with violinist Jery Loughney, July 13; “Reel Sound,” July 20; “Eastern Elements,” with Chitravina Ravikiran, July 27; “Capriccio,” with trombonist Mark Hetzler, Aug. 3. wcoconcerts.org.

ART EVENTS JUNE MHAAA Spring Art Tour: 10 am-5 pm, June 3-5, in Black Earth, Blue Mounds, Mazomanie, Mount Horeb and Verona. Map at springarttour.com. Dragon Art Fair: 9 am-4 pm, June 4, along Market Street, DeForest, with 100+ artists, music, kids’ activities. dragonartsgroup.org. Lakefront Festival of Art: June 17-19, lakeshore near Milwaukee Art Museum. One of the country’s finest juried art fairs. lfoa.mam.org. 414-224-3856. ArtJune: 9 am-4 pm, June 18, downtown Baraboo. Fine art on the courthouse lawn. saukcountyartassociation.com. Spring Green Arts and Crafts Fair: June 25-26, Jefferson St., Spring Green. 200 artists. springgreenartfair.com.

JULY Art Fair on the Square: 9 am-6 pm on July 9 and 10 am-5 pm, July 10, Capitol Square, Madison. mmoca.org. 608-257-0158. Art Fair off the Square: 9 am-6 pm on July 9 and 10 am-5 pm, July 10, MLK Blvd./ Monona Terrace, Madison. artcraftwis.org. 608-204-9129. Mount Horeb Art Fair: July 18-19, “The Trollway,” Mount Horeb. trollway.com. 608-437-5914.

AUGUST Tallman Arts Festival: 9-am-5 pm, Aug. 7, Lincoln-Tallman House, Janesville. Artisans, food and entertainment. rchs.us. 608-756-4509. Agora Art Fair: 100+ artists, 10 am-5 pm, Aug. 20, 5500 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Fitchburg, with music, kids’ art yard, food, beer. agoraartfair.com. 608-277-2606. Oconomowoc Festival of Arts: 10 am-5 pm, Aug. 20-21, Fowler Park, Oconomowoc. Juried exhibition of works by 130 artists, on the lake, with three music stages, food. oconomowocarts.org.

SPORTS ALL SUMMER LONG Madison 56ers: Premier League of America men’s soccer, all matches 7 pm, Breese Stevens Field: vs. Aurora Borealis, June 15; vs. SSC Minneapolis City, June 25; vs. Croatian Eagles, July 2; vs. Minnesota United Reserves, July 16; vs. Milwaukee Bavarians, 7 pm, July 22, Breese Stevens Field. pla.madison56ers.org.

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Madison Radicals: Ultimate Frisbee, Breese Stevens Field. Madison Minnesota, 7 pm, May 27; vs. Pittsburgh, 5 pm, June 4; vs. Detroit, 6 pm, June 11; vs. Indianapolis, noon, July 10. radicalsultimate.com. Madison Mad Dawgs: Semi-pro football, Warner Park. Madison vs. Green County Outlaws, 3 pm, June 4; vs. Roscoe Revolution, 3 pm, June 18; vs. Tri-county Bulldogs, 3 pm, June 25. 608-239-6885. Mad-City Ski Team: Free water ski shows, 5:30 pm Sundays, May 29-Sept. 4, Law Park (off Lake Monona). No shows on July 24 & Aug. 14. madcityskiteam.com. Madison Blaze: Women’s pro football, Middleton High School’s Breitenbach Stadium. 5 pm, June 11. madisonblazefootball.com.

MAY Madison Marathon: May 28-29, Capitol Square. Kids’ race 6:30 pm, 10K 8 pm May 28; half-marathon 7 am, May 29, Monona Terrace. madisonfestivals.com. 608-276-9797.

JUNE WIAA State Boys Individual Tennis Tournament: June 2-4, Nielsen Tennis Stadium, Madison. wiaa.org. 715-344-8580. WIAA State Track & Field Tournament: June 3-4, UW-La Crosse Memorial Statium, La Crosse. wiaa.org. 715-344-8580. Race for the Cure: 8:20 am, June 4, Alliant Energy Center-Willow Island, Madison. komenmadison.org. 608-836-1083. Free Outdoor Fun Weekend: June 4-5, statewide. Free fishing in all state lakes and streams; state park admission and trail fees also waived. dnr.wi.gov. 888-936-7463. WIAA State Boys Golf Tournament: June 6-7, University Ridge Golf Course, Madison. wiaa.org. 715-344-8580. WIAA State Softball Tournament: June 9-11, UW Goodman Softball Diamond, Madison. wiaa.org. 715-344-8580. WIAA State Boys Team Tennis Tournament: June 10-11, Nielsen Tennis Stadium, Madison. wiaa.org. 715-344-8580. Trek 100 Ride for Hope: 7:30 am, June 11, Trek Factory, Waterloo. 100-19-mile routes. trek100.org. 800-248-8735 .

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Best of the Mallards promotions 2016 Heading to Warner Park to take in a Mallards game is always a wise decision. The joie de vivre starts at the front gate with a lineup of kid-friendly activities. Mascots Maynard Mallard and his significant other, Millie, greet spectators. Grownups can look for varied food and beer options and this year, the addition of Salvatore’s double-decker pizza bus. And are you going to leave the Duck Pond without swag in your hand? No, you are not. Here are our picks for the best of the promo nights. Check the full game schedule at northwoodsleague.com/madison-mallards/2016-complete-schedule.

JUNE 3: Fireworks and a free hot/cold pack kick off the season. JUNE 10: Chris Farley Bobblehead giveaway and Farley costume contest (in which fans will probably not “wear clothes that fit them”).

JUNE 11: Dane County Regional Airport balsa wood airplane giveaway and Michael Feldman and fireworks!

JUNE 29: It’s ’80s Night, including a tribute to Prince. And — sorry, Prince — it’s also Mullet Night. (If you really have a mullet, get $1 off a hot dog for every inch of, uh, tail.)

JUNE 30: “Balking Dead” Maynard Bobblehead. Why has this not happened sooner? JULY 7: “Summertime St. Patrick’s Day” with music from the Kissers. Plus, free Quench Gum. JULY 12: Lego giveaway. JULY 14: Pizza Bus Maynard Bobblehead giveaway. JULY 27: Pooch in the park night — dogs welcome! And free doggy chip clips. Hey, dogs don’t want you to clip your chips shut.

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WIAA State Spring Baseball Tournament: June 14-16, Fox Cities Stadium, Grand Chute. wiaa.org. 715-344-8580. WIAA State Girls Soccer Tournament: June 16-18, Uihlein Soccer Park, Milwaukee. wiaa.org. 715-344-8580. Capital Lakes DragonFest: 7 am-5 pm June 18, Vilas Park, Madison. 40-foot-long boats — each filled with 20 people paddling in unison, a steersperson, and a drummer — racing along a watery course. capitallakesdragonfest.com. Duck Dash: 8-11 am, June 18, Wingra Park, Madison. Family-friendly out-and-back boat race and fun run. wingraboats.com. Paddle Horicon Marsh: Launch 7:30 am, June 25, Green Head Boat Landing, Horicon. Paddle the 6-mile canoe trail at the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. horiconmarsh.org. 920-387-7890.

JULY WIAA State Summer Baseball Tournament: July 22, Concordia University-Kapco Park, Mequon. wiaa.org. 715-344-8580. Wisconsin AIDS Ride: AIDS Network’s annual fundraiser ride of about 300 miles, July 28-31 across south central Wisconsin.$60 registration (plus $1,200 fundraising minimum). RSVP: wisaidsride.org. 608-316-8601. Isthmus Paddle & Portage: 9 am, July 30, starting from James Madison Park, ends at Olbrich Park for post-race party. paddleandportage.com. 608-251-5627.

Ride the Drive: 10 am-2 pm, July 31, John Nolen Drive/Square/State Street area, Madison, with car-free streets downtown for riding, walking, skating. 608-266-4711.

AUGUST Bike MS Best Dam Bike Ride: Aug. 6-7, starting from Waukesha County TechPewaukee Campus, and ending at WPS, Madison. 200-50 mile options. 800-242-3358. Silver Lake Triathlon: 6:30 pm on Aug. 26 and 7 am, Aug. 27, Portage. Beginner-friendly event. silverlaketriathlon.com.

THEATER American Players Theatre: The Comedy of Errors, Death of a Salesman, An Ideal Husband, Arcadia and King Lear (outdoors); and The African Company Presents Richard III, Eurydice, Endgame and Mary’s Wedding (indoors) in repertory June 3-Nov. 20. Spring Green. americanplayers.org. 608-588-2361. Broom Street Theater: Spread the Nudes, May 27-June 11, 1119 Williamson St. bstonline.org. Cambridge-Deerfield Players: Into the Woods, July 21-24; Annie!, Aug. 25-28, Cambridge Historic School, 213 South St., Cambridge. cdplayerstheater.org. Capital City Theatre: Gypsy, June 17-18, Capitol Theater, Overture Center, Madison. capitalcitytheatre.org. 608 622-7507.

Loop the Lake Bike Ride: 10 am, July 30, Olbrich Park, fun ride around Lake Monona.

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Fermat’s Last Theater Company: The Trial, June 23-July 2, Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison. fltco.tumblr.com.

Oregon Straw Hat Players: Big Fish, July 29-31 and Aug. 4-5, Oregon High School Performing Arts Center, Oregon. oshponline.org.

First Act Children’s Theater: Alice in Wonderland, June 24, and Excalibur!, Aug. 5, Oakwood Village-University Woods; Beauty and the Beast Jr., July 15, Edgewood College, the Stream Black Box Theatre, Madison. firstactchildrenstheatre.com. 608-358-9572.

Overture Center: The Lion King, May 10-June 5; Kinky Boots, July 12-17; Overture Center for the Arts, Madison. overturecenter.com. 608-258-4141.

Four Seasons Theatre: Monty Python’s Spamalot, Aug. 5-7, Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison. fourseasonstheatre.com. 608-258-4141.

StageQ: Queer Shorts 2.0 The Re-Boot!, June 10-12 and 16-18; Casa Valentina, July 22-23, 28-31 and Aug. 4-6, Bartell Theatre, Madison. stageq.com. 608-661-9696.

Madison Shakespeare Company: Macbeth, July 21-24, outdoors at the Edgewood College Amphitheater, Madison. madisonshakespeare.org. Madison Opera: Opera in the Park, July 23, Garner Park, Madison. madisonopera.org. 608-238-8085 Madison Savoyards: The Gondoliers, July 29-31 and Aug. 5-7, UW Music Hall, Madison. madisonsavoyards.org. 608-262-2201. Middleton Players Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar, May 28-29; Sunday in the Park with George, June 24-26 and June 30-July 3; Seussical The Musical, Aug. 12-14 and 18-21, Middleton-Cross Plains Area Performing Arts Center, Middleton High School, Middleton. middletonplayers.com. 608-831-2521. Music Theatre of Madison: A New Brain, July 8-9 and 14-16; and Miscast, July 9, Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison. mtmadison.com. 608-237-2524.

Proud Theater: Sky Full of Stars, May 26-28, Edgewood College, the Stream Black Box Theater, Madison. proudtheater.org. 608-222-9086.

University Theatre: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), July 17-31, UW Vilas Hall-Mitchell Theatre, Madison. 608-265-2787. Upstart Crows Productions: Man of Destiny, May 27-28; Jake Revolver: Freelance Secret Agent, July 29-Aug. 6, Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, Madison. upstartcrowsproductions.org. 608-827-9482. Verona Area Community Theater: Mary Poppins, June 17-19 and 23-25, Verona Area High School Performing Arts Center, Verona. vact.org. 608-845-2383. Young Shakespeare Players: YSP Playhouse, 1806 West Lawn Ave., Madison. Nicholas Nickleby and As You Like It; check for production dates at youngshakespeareplayers.org. F

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SUMMER 2016 WBC BACKYARD EVENT CALENDAR

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1 bend & BREw 3:30pm 4 forward tapping 3pm 5 hop rub 4pm 6 string benders 6pm 13 rev-raven & the chain smoking altar-boys 6pm 15 fitness on tap 12pm 19 forward tapping 3pm 20 the jimmys 6pm 21 80’s night 7pm 27 wheelhouse 6pm

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1 forward tapping 3PM 3 mark croft 6pm 5 fly kids yoga 3:30pm 10 conscious pilot 6pm 11 frenchtown 6pm 17 the moon gypsies 6pm 18 80’s night 7pm 19 fitness on tap 12pm 24 the red hot horn dawgs 6pm

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1079 american way • verona south on 18-152 • exit PB

5 the mascot theory 6PM 6 madison county 8pm 7 bend & brew 3:30pm 12 wheelhouse 6pm 19 mark croft 6pm 20 hop harvest tour 12pm 20 80’s night 7pm 21 fitness on tap 12pm 26 wiffee & the huzz band 6pm

hjuly

1 the jimmys 6PM 3 bend & brew 3:30pm 8 wifee & the huzz band 6pm 9 depth charge 6pm 15 wells division 6pm 16 dueling pianos 6pm 17 fitness on tap 12pm 22 David Hecht & the Whodat 6pm 29 copper box 6pm

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2 conscious pilot 6PM 4 bend & brew 3:30pm 9 THIRSTY Jones 6pm 16 ryan mcgraph mcgrath band 6pm 18 fitness on tap 12pm 23 westside west side andy andy 6pm 6pm 30 pupy costello & the new hiram kings 6pm

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