What a busy weekend ahead on the Isthmus in Downtown Madison. Lots of options to keep the whole family occupied and having a good time. Fireworks, bugs and log rolling are just a few things. Make time to discover what entire Madison area has to offer this weekend.
It Sounds like a Burlesque Routine but it's Really a Fireworks Show
The big event is Rhythm and Booms, new location & new energy! The event that has usually been held at Warner Park has been moved to the downtown lakefront not far from the Monona Terrace. Since the fireworks will be set off from a barge on the lake, boating in the area will be restricted. The city is also closing part of John Nolen Dr. for the event and people will be allowed to pick the perfect spot along the lakefront for their blankets. There will be a cornucopia of food venders. You will find me inline for my favorite Bacon & Sausage on a stick from The Smokin’ Cantina. Live music on the Marcus Stage from 2 to 11pm and the Mad-City Ski team will be preforming from 5 to 7pm on Lake Monona.
Downtown Madison John Nolen Dr. Saturday June 28th 2pm to 11pm. Rhythm & Booms
The First Step to Embracing your Inner Film Nerd
Avant-Garde films under the stars in downtown Madison! That’s right, feel like you’re in New York on a roof top at a “In the moment” Theatre. Madison Museum of Contemporary Art 9th season of Film Under The Stars on the museum’s roof top this Friday spotlights a collection of the great Lillian Schwartz pioneer in computer art films. Bring a friend, blanket and hunker down for some great shorts.
Downtown Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 227 State Str. Friday June 27th at sundown around 9pm Film Under The Stars
Let it Roll, Let it Roll
Rugged plaid clad Lumberjacks log rolling on Lake Monona, well sort of. It’s the Midwest Log Rolling Championships this Saturday June 28th at Brittingham Boathouse off of North Shore Dr. in Downtown Madison. Sunday events are happening at Wingra Park off of Monroe St. Profits will be donated to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Great Lake Region. It’s a great cause so make time to stop by. Amateur warm ups are at noon with rolling starting at 1pm and the Big guys/girls starting at 3pm for the celebrity rolling. Let’s be honest, we're all watching for them to fall.
Brittingham Boathouse Downtown Madison 701 Brittingham Place off Saturday June 28th 1 to 6 and Sunday 29th at Wingra Park 824 Knickerbocker St. off of Monroe St. 1 to 6 Log Rolling Information
Cross Plains is at it Again
Seems like there is a party in this town every weekend. Take the short trip to Cross Plains this weekend for Cross Plains World Fair. Starting Friday at 5pm and going all weekend long. Carnival rides, midway games, baseball and fireworks are just a few things it has to offer.
Cross Plains Friday June 27 to Sunday June 29th. Cross Plains World Fair Link
Come for the Show, Fall in Love with the Music, Hug a Sweaty Stranger
The “World’s Largest Music Festival” also started this week in Milwaukee. Summerfest the greatest music venue goes until July 6th and has music for everyone’s taste. Check out the list of performers on the link below.
Milwaukee Lakefront Summerfest Grounds June 25th to July 6th List of Events at Summerfest
It's Only the Most Beautiful and Largest Freaking Marsh in the State
Looking to do a nice paddle this weekend? Get out to Paddle Horicon Marsh and get your paddle wet! It’s a 6 mile canoe/kayak tour with the Wis. Dept. of Natural Resources staff. It’s a great way to see the natural beauty of the marsh and its wildlife. You might be lucky and see Billy the Beaver.
Green Head Boat Landing, Horicon. Saturday June 28th starting at 8am. Horicon Marsh Website
Sick of Bug Spray? Teach your Kids to Eat Insects Instead
If your kids like bugs take them to the Madison Children’s Museum Saturday June 28th for Edible Insects at 1 pm. Find out about growing and eating insects that might help save the earth by cutting down on animal farming. It’s free so why not?
Downtown at Madison Children’s Museum 100 N Hamilton Saturday June 28th 1pm. Madison Children's Museum Website
Blues Music + Great Park + Interesting Food = F to the U to the N
Looking for a little Blues and tasty ethnic food? It’s time for Blues Picnic in the park this Saturday. Just nearby the Maple Bluff neighborhood, you'll find great music that will make your feel every beat and food that will fill you with JOY. It’s a free event at Warner Park.
Warner Park 2930 N Sherman Ave Saturday June 28th Blues in the park
What Have You Done to Help Polar Bears Lately?
Want to help out Vilas Zoo create a wonderful home for the Polar Bears & Seals and learn to paddleboard? Get to Paddle for Polar Bears at Wingra Park off of Monroe St. Sunday June 29th to learn the fast growing sport of stand up paddleboarding. $15 of the $30 fee goes to the Zoo. Find out more here: Paddle for the Polar Bears
Wingra Park 824 Knickerbocker st off of Monroe St. Sunday June 29th sessions start at 9,11,1 & 3
Don't Forget About the Monkeys
If you’re going to help the Polar Bears why not help the Monkeys? Pancakes for Primates Sunday June 29th at the Wil-Mar Center. Help raise money to build a Primate sanctuary in Wisconsin. It will provide permanent and enriching homes to monkeys retiring from research facilities, pet ownerships, and the entertainment industry. Give the little guys a nice place to live out their golden years. No, you can’t glue hair on your Dad and send him there. Yummy pancakes and good conversation with other Monkey lovers.
Wil-Mar Center 953 Jenifer St Sunday June 29th 9am Wil-Mar Web Site
For a full list of events this weekend go to: The Daily Page
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