{"id":2394300,"date":"2026-04-29T10:33:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2394300"},"modified":"2026-04-29T10:33:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:33:27","slug":"5-fun-events-happening-in-madison-this-week-april-29-may-5-%f0%9f%8e%a8%e2%9c%8a%f0%9f%91%97-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/5-fun-events-happening-in-madison-this-week-april-29-may-5-%f0%9f%8e%a8%e2%9c%8a%f0%9f%91%97-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"5 fun events happening in Madison this week, April 29 – May 5 \ud83c\udfa8\u270a\ud83d\udc57 | Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Overture’s James Watrous Gallery hosts a concurrent exhibit of colorful works by Tom Antell and Romano Johnson starting May 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The James Watrous Gallery on the third floor of the Overture Center, 201 State St., hosts a concurrent exhibit of colorful works by Tom Antell and Romano Johnson. Antell\u2019s exhibition, \u201cDemocratic Vistas<\/strong>,\u201d features works \u201cfull of symbolism meant to convey aspects of Native American history and culture.\u201d \u201cGospel Love Heart<\/strong>,\u201d Johnson\u2019s collection of large-scale works, fills the room \u201cwith energy and power.\u201d Visit Thursday through Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. An artists\u2019 reception is set for May 17. Free.<\/p>\n

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Celebrate May Day with a\u00a0rally, march and concert\u00a0to benefit Voces\u2019 Legal Aid and Worker Justice Fund May 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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FRIDAY, MAY 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s May Day will celebrate and highlight the importance of immigrants and workers\u2019 rights with a rally and march starting at noon at UW-Madison\u2019s Library Mall. Later in the day, Voces De La Frontera will host Freedom Rising: Voices Strong<\/strong>, a benefit concert with music from Gold Dust Women, Honor Among Thieves and The New Kids and spoken word poetry from Cue608 Poets. Tickets costs $20 to benefit Voces\u2019 Legal Aid and Worker Justice Fund.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Join content creator Old Time Hawkey for a meet-and-greet at the Muskellounge and Sporting Club May 2.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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SATURDAY, MAY 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the Cedar Swamp<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If the soothing tones of a woodsman from the northern reaches of Michigan sounds like spring, join content creator Old Time Hawkey<\/strong> for a meet-and-greet this weekend at the Muskellounge and Sporting Club, 4102 Monona Drive. Sponsored by Two Hearted IPA from Kalmazoo\u2019s Bell\u2019s Brewery, the \u201cCatch You There\u201d tour features a meat raffle (12-3 p.m.), trivia, euchre and an open mic. The event starts at 11 a.m. for VIPs and noon for the general public.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Shop over 40 vintage clothing vendors at the Midwest Vintage Flea at Garver Feed Mill May 2-3.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Midwest Vintage Flea<\/strong> brings together over 40 vintage clothing vendors at Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green. To beat the rush of secondhand searchers a $20 VIP wristband, available to only 50 people, gives wearers access to stalls for an hour before general admission opens. On Saturday, hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and general admission is $5. On Sunday, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free.<\/p>\n

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Stop into artists\u2019 studios and homes and browse a wide variety of work of over 60 creators for the\u00a0Marquette-Atwood Art Walk May 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Art in Atwood<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s a record year for the Marquette-Atwood Art Walk<\/strong>, featuring 62 artists at 36 locations across the neighborhood. Stop into artists\u2019 studios and homes and browse a wide variety of work, from quilted wall hangings and functional ceramics to handmade wooden furniture, earrings made with semi-precious stones, socks with hand-dyed yarn and vibrant watercolors. Tour these spots from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and find a map at the link below.<\/p>\n

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