Cycropia Aerial Dance at a past Agora Art Fair.
Let’s face it: For many, it’s been difficult to feel festive in Madison recently, for very valid reasons. But making time for joy is also important and often, these events support community programs. Summer events large and small offer the chance to hear a band for the first time, cheat on your diet with some fair food, enjoy an arts and crafts market, and many other activities.
Our annual roundup of summer activities is split between festivals in Madison and around Dane County, as well as those farther afield. We’re trying something a bit different this year in breaking up the calendar into sections to make it a bit easier to navigate, but you can also find the whole summer posted here. More detailed schedules for music-focused fests can be found as they are announced in the calendar listings and our music/arts summer calendar post. It’s advisable to check event websites and social media for last-minute schedule changes or potential cancellations. Updates to these lists will continue all summer as more information is announced; changes and new events can be emailed to [email protected].
Dane County
Next Level Park Street Music Fest: Peboga showcase, 3:30-8 p.m., Aug. 1, Madison Labor Temple, with health screenings; also, 5K run 9 a.m. pebogaorg.com…