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Amy Stocklein
Just walking around
Canada has poutine. Mexico has nachos. India has chaat. So if it’s chaat you want, head to Chaat Cafe. more
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Liz Lauren
“Blood Knot” feud
After facing a firestorm of online criticism for casting James DeVita as a light-skinned black man, American Player Theatre hosts a pay-what-you-can performance and post-show discussion of “Blood Knot.” more
Aug 16, 2018
David Michael Miller
The crazy uncle in the attic
The Supreme Court legalized first-trimester abortions in its 1973 decision, Roe V. Wade. The decision is a bad piece of constitutional jurisprudence. more
Aug 16, 2018
Alyssa Eidsness
Political restaurants
The personal has always been political, and there’s nothing more personal than sharing a meal. At some Madison restaurants, food comes with a side of social justice. more
Aug 16, 2018
Eats events
Vegan pop-up at Badger Rock Neighborhood Center, Pupusafest, history of capital cuisine at the Wisconsin Historical Museum and, sigh, Chick-Fil-A you got our attention, this week in events that have mystique and mesquite. more
Aug 16, 2018
Sweeney Photography
Multitasking metal royalty
Heavy on irony and on music, Lords of the Trident create head-banging music with a theatrical flair. They release a seventh album on Aug. 24 and headline Mad With Power Fest the next night. more
Aug 16, 2018
Documenting the undocumented
"Los Lecheros,” a short documentary making the round of film festivals, explores the intertwined fates of Wisconsin’s farmers and undocumented dairy workers. more
Aug 16, 2018
Madweek for Aug. 16, 2018
"No" to police at pride, "maybe" to new condos downtown and nearly 6,000 Republicans voted for a neo-Nazi in the primary. It's been a mad, mad Madweek. more
Aug 16, 2018
Joe Newton
Secret perving
A D/s relationship that involves others hits a wall – questioning the ethical responsibility toward the others the couple secretly involve. And there’s some stuff going on with a woman, her husband-to-be, and his boot collection. more
Aug 16, 2018
Steven Potter
’Round here
A DJ-focused record store on the east side has a new space. Jiggy Jamz owner Geoffrey Kaster is finally achieving his dream of a tangible, in-person record-buying experience for DJs at every level. more
Aug 16, 2018
Eric Tadsen
Bow down to the kings
According to some, we’re living in the golden age of drag. Pop culture phenomenons like RuPaul’s Drag Race have made the art form more popular — and more visible — than ever. You already know the queens. It’s time to meet the kings. more
Aug 16, 2018
Amy Stocklein
Just walking around
Canada has poutine. Mexico has nachos. India has chaat. So if it’s chaat you want, head to Chaat Cafe. more
Aug 16, 2018
Isthmus Events
Madison’s Favorite Night
Isthmus and Downtown Madison are partnering to bring you Madison's Favorite Night, featuring the Madison Night Market and the Isthmus Mad Faves concert on Thursday, Sept. 13. more
Isthmus Oktobeerfest
Prost! Isthmus OktoBEERfest is back for the fourth year with new and favorite local breweries, food and games for this modern interpretation of the classic German-style fest. Join us on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Breese Stevens Field. more
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Eats events
Vegan pop-up at Badger Rock Neighborhood Center, Pupusafest, history of capital cuisine at the Wisconsin Historical Museum and, sigh, Chick-Fil-A you got our attention, this week in events that have mystique and mesquite. more
Political restaurants
The personal has always been political, and there’s nothing more personal than sharing a meal. At some Madison restaurants, food comes with a side of social justice. more
’Round here
A DJ-focused record store on the east side has a new space. Jiggy Jamz owner Geoffrey Kaster is finally achieving his dream of a tangible, in-person record-buying experience for DJs at every level. more
Just walking around
Canada has poutine. Mexico has nachos. India has chaat. So if it’s chaat you want, head to Chaat Cafe. more
Off The Square: Breaking news
How about those elections? more
Schenk's Corners Block Party
Annual music fest, 4-10 pm on 8/17 and 2-10 pm, 8/18, outside Alchemy Cafe. Free. Click through for schedule. more
Aug 17, 2018
ExpectoCon
Weekend of wizarding classes & activities, 8/17-19, Marriott-West, Middleton, with special guests Stanislav Ianevski, Ernest Gary Gygax Jr., D Lieber & Bryan Donihue. $65/weekend ($25/$20 per day). more
Aug 17, 2018
William J. O'Brien
"Reliquary," 8/18-11/11, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (reception 6-9 pm, 8/17, with music, artist talk 6:30 pm, $10). more
Aug 17, 2018
Little Miss Sunshine
Music Theatre of Madison: A family with issues makes a cross-country trek to a beauty pageant, 7:30 pm on 8/17-18, 2 pm on 8/19 and 7:30 pm, 8/23-25. more
Aug 17, 2018
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