What's on in Madison

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What's on this weekend in Madison

Thu, Oct 22

BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of KING CRIMSON

Orpheum Theater · Madison

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Fri, Oct 23

Brett Goldstein: Sex, Death & Small Talk

Orpheum Theater · Madison

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Fri, Oct 23

Fruit Bats

Majestic Theatre · Madison

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Fri, Oct 23

ALLEYCVT

The Sylvee · Madison

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Fri, Oct 23

DICE

High Noon Saloon · Madison

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Sat, Oct 24

Spooky New World

Majestic Theatre · Madison

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Sat, Oct 24

Sammy Rae & The Friends - the GET DOWN!

The Sylvee · Madison

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Sun, Oct 25

Prince Daddy and the Hyena w/ Combat and Walter Etc.

Majestic Theatre · Madison

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Sun, Oct 25

Greg Freeman

High Noon Saloon · Madison

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Sun, Oct 25

Ben Folds & A Piano

Orpheum Theater · Madison

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Mon, Oct 26

American Aquarium

High Noon Saloon · Madison

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Tue, Oct 27

The Tallest Man On Earth

Majestic Theatre · Madison

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Madison sits on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, with the state Capitol and University of Wisconsin anchoring downtown. It is a bike-friendly, farm-to-table college town built around its lakes, State Street and one of the country's largest producer-only farmers markets.

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