{"id":2434092,"date":"2026-05-27T12:13:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T12:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2434092"},"modified":"2026-05-27T12:13:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T12:13:50","slug":"5-fun-events-happening-in-madison-this-week-may-28-june-3-%f0%9f%a4%a3%f0%9f%8e%89%f0%9f%8f%80-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/5-fun-events-happening-in-madison-this-week-may-28-june-3-%f0%9f%a4%a3%f0%9f%8e%89%f0%9f%8f%80-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"5 fun events happening in Madison this week, May 28 – June 3 \ud83e\udd23\ud83c\udf89\ud83c\udfc0 | Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The comedy “Noises Off”\u00a0runs May 28-30 at Bartell Theatre.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 28-30<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chaos on stage<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Need a laugh? The comedy \u201cNoises Off<\/strong>,\u201d written by Michael Frayn and directed by Julia Houck for Madison Public Theatre, follows a group of British actors rehearsing a farce while navigating chaos backstage. Tickets cost $25 for performances Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 1:30 pm at the Bartell Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin St.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Watch fireworks, enjoy live music and more during\u00a0Verona Hometown Days, May 29-31.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 29-31<\/strong><\/p>\n

Berry sweet festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Watch fireworks, enjoy live music and indulge in strawberry shortcake from Knights of Columbus at Verona Hometown Days<\/strong>, Hometown USA Festival Park. The festival will feature a carnival, petting zoo, parade, beer tent and more with a full schedule of events on the website. The festival is free to attend, and carnival wristbands cost $30 for unlimited rides. The grounds are open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, noon to midnight on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Join Martin and Chris Kratt as they activate creature power for \u201cWild Kratts LIVE 2.0.\u201d on May 30 at Overture Center.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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SATURDAY, MAY 30<\/strong><\/p>\n

Koala-ty viewing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re an animal lover or are in need of unique trivia facts, join Martin and Chris Kratt as they activate creature power for \u201cWild Kratts LIVE 2.0.<\/strong>\u201d The family-friendly theatrical stage show blends live action entertainment with animation and animal facts. Tickets cost $31-$193 for performances at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Overture Hall, 201 State St.<\/p>\n

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Lakeside Cinema screens \u201cSpace Jam\u201d at Memorial Union Terrace June 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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MONDAY, JUNE 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the rebound<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Lace up your sneakers for the Lakeside Cinema screening of \u201cSpace Jam<\/strong>\u201d at Memorial Union Terrace, 800 Langdon St. The Wisconsin Union Directorate reboots the weekly summer film programming with this film, in which Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes seek help from NBA champion Michael Jordan to defeat their alien opponents. The film begins at 9 p.m. and is free to attend.<\/p>\n

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Celebrate Juneteenth early at \u201cFreedom\u2019s Journey,\u201d June 3 at the Monona Terrace.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Freedom\u2019s journey<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Celebrate Juneteenth early at \u201cFreedom\u2019s Journey<\/strong>,\u201d featuring inspirational thoughts from civil rights icon and \u201cgrandmother of Juneteenth\u201d Opal Lee, speaking with author, educator and filmmaker Charles Taylor. There will be a moderated interview with Lee and Taylor, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Register in advance for the event, held 1-3 p.m. at Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Drive. Free.<\/p>\n

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