A Dec. 2022 calendar with all the dates crossed off except New Year's Eve.
Feeling like it’s okay to head back into the water this New Year’s Eve? You’re not alone. Events live and in-person have returned, and without restrictions like proof of vaccination. We’ve pulled together what’s happening, starting with music in clubs in and around Madison. But there’s also comedy, theater, family game night, a nature walk and even meditation. We'll keep adding to this list as more information comes in.
Music/Clubs (in Madison unless noted otherwise):
M.O.D. Media Productions
Nuggernaut
Alchemy Cafe: Nuggernaut, DJ Evan Woodward, 10:30 p.m. $15; a portion benefits WORT-FM. facebook.com/events/521472993258403.
Anchor Bar, Edgerton: The Stevee Nix, 8 p.m. $15. eventbrite.com/e/453977407647.
BarleyPop Live: Treatment, Mossmen, Irish Goodbyes, 9 p.m. Rock. $5. facebook.com/barleypoplive.
Bowl-A-Vard Lanes: The Solution, classic rock, 8 p.m. bowlavard.com.
courtesy M. White
Dj M. White and a Numark V7.
DJ M. White
Brink Lounge: DJ M. White, '90s R&B. $60. facebook.com/events/672966580903194.
Buck and Honey's, Sun Prairie: James Crockett, 8:30 p.m. Free. buckandhoneys.com.
Cafe Carpe, Fort Atkinson: Cheryl & the Home Town Boys, 7 p.m. $45 (includes dinner seatings at 5:15, 5:45 or 6:15 p.m.). RSVP: cafecarpe.com.
Cider Farm Tasting Room: Jeanne Marshall Bindley, 6 p.m. Free. theciderfarm.com.
Comedy on State: Sam Tallent, 5:30, 8 & 10:30 p.m. $50-$30. madisoncomedy.com.
Concourse Hotel: Music by Frank Martin Busch & the Names, Road Trip, DJs, comedy by Todd Andrews, dinner/cocktail hour, 5 p.m., Concourse Hotel, Madison. Various overnight or event-based ticket options, $499-$40. concoursehotel.com/new-years-eve.
Crucible: Matt Fanale, psych0tron, senseless, Acideon, 8:30 p.m. $15. eventbrite.com/e/484746769637.
courtesy TRT
The Rascal Theory (left to right): Jack Peterson, Linwood "Woody" Riley, Joe Iaquinto, Roscoe Foster, Brian Barta.
Doundrins Distilling, Cottage Grove: The Rascal Theory, soul/blues/rock, 9 p.m. doundrinsdistilling.com.
Crystal Corner Bar: Dogsblood, Wristwatch, Carrellee (album release), Educational Davis, Haunted Ones DJs, 9 p.m. $10. thecrystalcornerbar.com.
Essen Haus complex: 6 p.m.-close, with music at 9 p.m. by Granny Shot (Come Back) and Gary Beal Band (EH). $125 includes buffet/drinks. eventbrite.com/e/468681337497.
Full Mile Beer Co., Sun Prairie: Karaoke 8 p.m., DJ Motchy, 11 p.m. Free. fullmilebeercompany.com.
Glass Nickel-Atwood Avenue: Monkey Business Institute, all-ages 5:30 p.m. ($22/$20) or adults only 8:30 p.m. ($27/$25; both shows include buffet). monkeybusinessinstitute.com.
Great Dane-Downtown: DJ Vilas Park Sniper, 9 p.m. $10. facebook.com/greatdanedowntown.
Harmony Bar: Loving Cup (Rolling Stones tribute), The Scratch-Offs, 9 p.m. $15. harmonybarandgrill.com.
Gustav Ryberg
The Kissers
High Noon Saloon: The Kissers, 5 p.m., $15 (free ages 17 & under); KennyHoopla, Groupthink, Jackie Hayes, 10 p.m., $25. high-noon.com.
Ho-Chunk Gaming, Baraboo: Cherry Pie, Madison County, 9 p.m. Free. ho-chunkgaming.com/wisconsindells.
Hop Garden Tap Room, Paoli: The Radiant Beings, 3 p.m. Free. thehopgarden.net.
Ivory Room Piano Bar: Andy Schneider, Anthony Cao, Leslie Cao, Luke Hrovat-Staedter, 8 p.m. Sold out. ivoryroompianobar.net.
Lakeside Bar & Grill, Poynette: Cool Front, rock/blues/funk, 8 p.m. 608-635-0135.
Lazy Oaf Lounge: Saturday Morning Cartel, rock/pop, 9 p.m. lazyoaflounge.com.
courtesy Star Monster
A person with folded arms.
Star Monster
Liquid + Ruby: Star Monster, Star Monster, C.A.M, Cntrlla, Mama B, PowerUp, RONCO, Trini, AztekDevil, Gary, Mercury, Gravemynd, Headrush, Rafael, 9 p.m. $20 ($30 ages 18-20). liquidmadison.com.
Louisianne's, Middleton: Jim Erickson, jazz, 6 p.m. Free. louisiannes.com.
Main Street Music, Brooklyn: Gas Can Alley, Dawg Bones, Shaun Peterson,, 6 p.m. $5. mainstreetmusicmore.org.
Majestic Theatre: People Brothers Band, Mae Simpson, DJ Kayla Kush, 730 p.m. $25 ($20 adv.). majesticmadison.com.
Merchant: DJ EMC, 10:37 p.m. Free. merchantmadison.com.
Our House: Darren Sterud Trio, house concert, 7:30 p.m. $25 donation. RSVP: annedave@chorus.net.
Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro, Paoli: Jim White, 6 p.m. Free. schoolhousebistro.com.
Pyramid Event Venue, Lake Mills: DJ Charles (streaming from Los Angeles), 9 p.m. $5 donation. pyramidlakemills.com.
Red Rock Saloon: Garrett Speer, country, 10 p.m. $30. eventbrite.com/e/474281066437
Red Rooster: The Jimmys, Oscar Wilson & Billy Flynn, Madtown Mannish Boys, blues, 8 p.m. $35. redroostermadison.com.
Rex's Innkeeper, Waunakee: QUEST, classic rock, 8:30 p.m. rexsinnkeeper.com.
Slowpoke Lounge, Spring Green: Jambidextrous, Rare Element, 7:30 p.m. $25. slowpokelounge.com.
The Rigby: DJ Khoa Le, 10 p.m. Free. facebook.com/rigbypub.
Shatter Imagery
A seven-piece band on stage.
The Civil Engineers (from left): Tim Lopez, Kyle Rightley, Molly Fish, Carl Rettke (behind Molly), Jason Buck, Garrick Rohm, Drew Money.
The Spaceship (online): Max Ink Radio live with performances by The Civil Engineers, Lynda & the Zeros, Porky’s Groove Machine, hosts Jimmy K, Teri Barr and Rokker. Donations. thespaceship.tv.
The Sylvee: Gimme Gimme Disco (Abba tribute), DJ Tanner Savage, 8 p.m. $40-$20 adv. thesylvee.com.
Tyranena Brewing Co., Lake Mills: Mel Ford & the Fairlane, 7 p.m. Free. tyranena.com.
Urban Air Adventure Park: Musical Memories Mobile DJs, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. $32.99-$22.99 includes kids' climbing/rec activities ($11.99 ages 5 & under). store.urbanairparks.com.
Whiskey Jacks Saloon: DJ Vamp, 8 p.m. $30 ($50 VIP). tickets.lineleap.com/e/F16zCNUvUvlVIpGSgxLo.
Woof's: DJ Tony Ritschard, masked fetish ball, 11 p.m. madwoofs.com.
Other events
Ball Drop Blitz: Mercury Players Theatre & KnowBetter Productions short plays created in 24 hours, 8 p.m., Bartell Theatre, Madison. $25. bartelltheatre.org.
Boujee Nights Release Party: Social and sampling, 6-10 p.m., Working Draft. facebook.com/workingdraftbeer.
Drunken Karaoke: Livestream with Lords of the Trident's Fang singing requests for donations (to help defray costs from recent tour and to Community Shares of Wisconsin), at twitch.tv/LordsOfTheTrident or youtube.com/@LordsoftheTrident.
Happy New Peaceful You: Talk and meditation led by Gen Kelsang Gomlam, 7 p.m., Kadampa Meditation Center Madison. $15 ("Inner Peace is My Superpower" kids class takes place simultaneously; $3). RSVP: meditationinmadison.org. 608-661-3211.
Guys on Ice: Final 2022 performance, 2 p.m., Dec. 31, Barrymore Theatre. $35. barrymorelive.com.
Bonnie Manley Photography
David Landau with guitar.
David Landau
My Family New Year's Eve: Entertainment and activities, 2-8 p.m., Keva Sports Center, Middleton, with music by David Landau. $20 ($16 kids 3 & up). facebook.com/events/499037638682597. 608-662-7529.
New Year's Eve Dance Party: All ages, with DJ Nick Nice, 10:30 a.m., Madison Children's Museum, Madison. $12 admission. madisonchildrensmuseum.org. 608-256-6445.
New Year's Eve Family Walk: Friends of Urban Nature event, guided by JoAnn Riecke, 6:30 p.m., Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Monona (meet at the Children's Shack). Free. facebook.com/friendsofetcp.
Nobody Likes You When You're 2023: '90s-'00s-themed party games, photobooth, one-night-only cocktails, 8 p.m., State Line Distillery, Madison. Sold out. facebook.com/sldistillery.
Rock Around the Block: Drink tour by bus, 4-9 p.m., from Lone Girl or Red & White Wine Bar (both in Waunakee), with other stops including J. Henry Bourbon Distillers and Rock N Wool Winery. $100 includes one drink at each stop and appetizers. checkout.square.site/buy/RVBRLBEMT6KLQ2TOGAMKEOMI.
