Community Events & Promotions

Endeavor boldly explores relentless excellence. The third Musical Landscapes in Color installment features living Black American composers spanning nearly 30 years. From Regina Harris Baiocchi’s evocative Muse for Orchestra to Autumn Maria Reed’s world premiere Mental Health Suite, this program celebrates resilience and creativity. Experience Eric Gould’s cinematic An American City, Omar Thomas’ soulful Of Our New Day Begun, and Xavier Foley’s powerful Soul Bass Concerto, performed by the composer.

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and Festival Choir of Madison kick off the holiday season with Handel’s Messiah, the world’s most performed classical work. Joined by soloists Sarah Lawrence, Sadie Cheslak, Gene Stenger, and Andrew Garland, this timeless piece delivers a universal message beyond its religious roots.

Eroica kicks off the 25/26 Masterworks Season in Capitol Theater, encapsulating the timeless beauty of classical music. We welcome back guest violinist Vladyslava Luchenko to perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, whose captivating performance will infuse the stage with emotional depth and brilliance. The evening begins with Rautavaara’s Suite for Strings, a work filled with lush textures and evocative melodies and concludes with Beethoven’s groundbreaking Symphony No. 3 ‘Eroica’. With its sweepi

Join us for an electrifying evening showcasing the fiery virtuosity of guest pianist Ilya Yakushev in Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3. A true tour de force, this concerto brims with lyrical beauty and relentless energy—perfectly suited to Yakushev’s commanding artistry. The program opens with Mozart’s elegant Symphony No. 27, a charming and sophisticated gem that captures the composer’s youthful brilliance, and Bizet’s Symphony in C brings the evening to a close, radiating lyrical warmth and French finesse

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra explores themes of transformation and renewal with Angel Lam’s Please let there be a paradise…, Dan Cavanagh’s world premiere Concerto for Jazz Trio, and Michael Bell’s Regeneration: A Pentalogy. The evening culminates in the world premiere of Renascence by Kanopy Dance, a powerful reflection on life’s cycles.

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra presents Dueling Violins with Gilles Apap and Eric Silberger, showcasing works by Sinding, Barber, Sarasate, and Bach. The program is anchored by Haydn’s luminous Symphony No. 47, creating an unforgettable celebration of violin mastery.

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra closes the 25/26 Masterworks Season with Caroline Shaw’s Entracte, Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2 featuring Salome Jordania, and Beethoven’s exuberant Symphony No. 4. This finale blends modern flair, virtuosity, and playful brilliance for a vibrant season conclusion.

Each Trivia Night, our hosts Premier Trivia will put your team to the test with a variety of trivia questions, from general knowledge to cult-classic deep-dives. Weekly prizes!

At Spare Time, you can eat, bowl, and play arcade games, laser tag, escape rooms, and more — we are your complete entertainment facility.

At Spare Time, you can eat, bowl, and play arcade games, laser tag, escape rooms, and more — we are your complete entertainment facility.

Join us for our 9th annual Driving Out Childhood Cancer golf outing! Hosted by Northwestern Mutual Southern Wisconsin, this golf event is a fun-filled day of golf, sun, good people, and good times! All proceeds for this event go to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, supporting childhood cancer research and family support.

Shop Dane County's Largest Kids Consignment Sale

Looking for a fun, family-friendly event that brings people together for a great cause? Join us on Sunday, October 5th in Middleton for Gilda’s Run/Walk—or participate virtually from anywhere!

Downtown Middleton offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants, taverns, services, arts and entertainment.