What to do in Madison this weekend: Aug. 13-16, 2026
Weekend picks include Art Lit Lab's NeuroArts Festival at Olbrich Gardens; a recption for artists Wence Martinez and Roberto Torres Mata at James Watrous Gallery.
Weekend picks include Art Lit Lab's NeuroArts Festival at Olbrich Gardens; a recption for artists Wence Martinez and Roberto Torres Mata at James Watrous Gallery.
Madison’s SASY neighborhood votes the most A review of Aug. 11 turnout numbers shows east side was Hong’s stronghold While partisan primaries don’t draw nearly as many voters as general elections, Tuesday’s vote saw turnout in Dane County c…
‘Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea' hits home at American Players Theatre This modern-day fable is an immersive experience As Madison reels from the police killing of Corey Ruiz, art that encourages us to value and take action for Black lives is…
‘A political comeback for the ages’ Crowley bests Hong in primary, but will need her supporters for a November win When Gov. Tony Evers announced last summer he would not run for a third term in office, it was the first time in 16 years tha…
Can a spoonful of local honey help allergy sufferers? There are many believers, but no hard data yet Wisconsin license plates read America’s Dairyland. Madison residents should be offered another option: America’s Allergyland. I am new to M…
Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford wins Democratic primary for Madison Assembly seat The transgender city alder is poised to make history in November There was a warm vibe inside Giant Jones Brewing Company Tuesday night. Dina Nina Martinez-Ruth…
With race still up in the air, Hong rallies supporters before calling it a night Spirits were high at energetic watch party for Democratic gubernatorial candidate at Atwood Music Hall At 11:20 p.m., with the Democratic primary race for gove…
Beloved east-side Barrymore Theatre gets new leader Jared Duymovic chosen to succeed longtime general manager Steve Sperling after a national search Concluding a national search process that began last fall and attracted more than 30 applic…
Catherine Jagoe writes her way to belonging An essayist’s search for home Normally I would start with something like, “Madison’s Catherine Jagoe will publish her new book of essays, Unbelonging, with UW Press.” But Unbelonging’s theme, its
The attention-getting Pandan Painchiller at Lucille is worth it Lucille offers five NA cocktails Most non-alcoholic cocktails are quite literal. They use the same ingredients as the alcoholic version, just without the liquor. Where’s the NA…
Isthmus News Quiz: August 2026 Test your knowledge of local news 1: Which of the following is not part of Edgewood High’s planned athletic field upgrade? A. A targeted sound system designed to reduce neighborhood noise B. Bleachers to seat
Questions for Wisconsin’s next governor Child care, housing and health care are all on the list This week, Wisconsin voters will know the two major-party candidates for governor in the Nov. 3 general election. The chaotic Democratic primary…