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Sep 21

Sep 21, 2017 6:30pm – 8:30pm18:30 – 20:30 free, film Joel Shanahan Central Library

Bad Cinema: Cloak & Dagger (free)

Sep 21, 2017 6:30pm – 8:30pm18:30 – 20:30 free, film Joel Shanahan Central Library

A young videogamer gets in way over his head in this 1984 flop.

Sep 21, 2017 6:30pm – 8:30pm18:30 – 20:30 free, film Joel Shanahan Central Library

Sep 21

Sep 21, 2017 9:00pm – 11:59pm21:00 – 23:59 music Emili Earhart Frequency

Dead Rider, Axis:SOVA, Solid Freex

Sep 21, 2017 9:00pm – 11:59pm21:00 – 23:59 music Emili Earhart Frequency

Chicago band Dead Rider play here ahead of a characteristically twisted new album.

Sep 21, 2017 9:00pm – 11:59pm21:00 – 23:59 music Emili Earhart Frequency

Sep 21

Sep 21, 2017 9:30pm – 11:05pm21:30 – 23:05 free, film Ian Adcock Union South Marquee

Hausu (free)

Sep 21, 2017 9:30pm – 11:05pm21:30 – 23:05 free, film Ian Adcock Union South Marquee

The 1977 Japanese cult-horror film is best enjoyed with a crowd, and not while sober.

Sep 21, 2017 9:30pm – 11:05pm21:30 – 23:05 free, film Ian Adcock Union South Marquee

Sep 22

Sep 22, 2017 – Sep 24, 2017 4:00pm16:00 talks, readings Chris Lay Alliant Energy Center

Wizard World

Sep 22, 2017 – Sep 24, 2017 4:00pm16:00 talks, readings Chris Lay Alliant Energy Center

Stan Lee tops the bill at this year's installment of the annual big-box comics convention.

Sep 22, 2017 – Sep 24, 2017 4:00pm16:00 talks, readings Chris Lay Alliant Energy Center

Sep 22

Sep 22, 2017 7:00pm – 11:00pm19:00 – 23:00 comedy David Wolinsky Capitol Theater

Mike Birbiglia (multiple showtimes)

Sep 22, 2017 7:00pm – 11:00pm19:00 – 23:00 comedy David Wolinsky Capitol Theater

On his current tour, comedian Mike Birbiglia really wants you to be surprised.

Sep 22, 2017 7:00pm – 11:00pm19:00 – 23:00 comedy David Wolinsky Capitol Theater

Sep 22

Sep 22, 2017 7:00pm – 9:00pm19:00 – 21:00 film, free Scott Gordon Vilas Hall

To Sleep With Anger (free)

Sep 22, 2017 7:00pm – 9:00pm19:00 – 21:00 film, free Scott Gordon Vilas Hall

Charles Burnett visits to introduce a screening of his 1990 film, featuring one of Danny Glover's finest performances.

Sep 22, 2017 7:00pm – 9:00pm19:00 – 21:00 film, free Scott Gordon Vilas Hall

Sep 22

Sep 22, 2017 – Sep 23, 2017 9:00pm21:00 music Emili Earhart Frequency

Queer Pressure

Sep 22, 2017 – Sep 23, 2017 9:00pm21:00 music Emili Earhart Frequency

The LGBTQ-focused collective presents a dance party with three Madison-based DJs.

Sep 22, 2017 – Sep 23, 2017 9:00pm21:00 music Emili Earhart Frequency

Sep 23

Sep 23, 2017 – Sep 24, 2017 2:00pm14:00 art, talks Ian Adcock Sid Boyum House

Sid Boyum Pop-Up Museum

Sep 23, 2017 – Sep 24, 2017 2:00pm14:00 art, talks Ian Adcock Sid Boyum House

Visit late Madison sculptor Sid Boyum's home and learn more about his work.

Sep 23, 2017 – Sep 24, 2017 2:00pm14:00 art, talks Ian Adcock Sid Boyum House

Sep 23

Sep 23, 2017 7:00pm – 9:00pm19:00 – 21:00 film, free Chris Lay Vilas Hall

Stop Making Sense (free)

Sep 23, 2017 7:00pm – 9:00pm19:00 – 21:00 film, free Chris Lay Vilas Hall

The classic Talking Heads concert film kicks off a short tribute to late filmmaker Jonathan Demme.

Sep 23, 2017 7:00pm – 9:00pm19:00 – 21:00 film, free Chris Lay Vilas Hall

Sep 23

Sep 23, 2017 8:00pm – 11:00pm20:00 – 23:00 music Henry Solotaroff-Webber Wisconsin Union Theater

Lizzo, Sophia Eris

Sep 23, 2017 8:00pm – 11:00pm20:00 – 23:00 music Henry Solotaroff-Webber Wisconsin Union Theater

The Twin Cities rapper's musical strengths are still intact, but a little watered down.

Sep 23, 2017 8:00pm – 11:00pm20:00 – 23:00 music Henry Solotaroff-Webber Wisconsin Union Theater

Sep 23

Sep 23, 2017 9:00pm – 11:59pm21:00 – 23:59 music Emili Earhart Majestic

Metz, Dasher, FACS

Sep 23, 2017 9:00pm – 11:59pm21:00 – 23:59 music Emili Earhart Majestic

The Toronto noise-rock outfit opens up a bit on its third album.

Sep 23, 2017 9:00pm – 11:59pm21:00 – 23:59 music Emili Earhart Majestic

Sep 24

Sep 24, 2017 12:00pm – 5:00pm12:00 – 17:00 music, workshops, Tone Madison Presents, free Scott Gordon East Side Club

Gear And Beer Fest Wisconsin #2 (free)

Sep 24, 2017 12:00pm – 5:00pm12:00 – 17:00 music, workshops, Tone Madison Presents, free Scott Gordon East Side Club

The gear sale/swap event expands with DJs, record labels, and workshops.

Sep 24, 2017 12:00pm – 5:00pm12:00 – 17:00 music, workshops, Tone Madison Presents, free Scott Gordon East Side Club

Sep 24

Sep 24, 2017 8:00pm – 11:59pm20:00 – 23:59 music Scott Gordon High Noon Saloon

Wild Belle, Fred Thomas

Sep 24, 2017 8:00pm – 11:59pm20:00 – 23:59 music Scott Gordon High Noon Saloon

It's good to hear veteran indie musician Fred Thomas get some stuff off his chest on his latest solo album.

Sep 24, 2017 8:00pm – 11:59pm20:00 – 23:59 music Scott Gordon High Noon Saloon

Sep 24

Sep 24, 2017 8:00pm – 10:00pm20:00 – 22:00 music Emili Earhart Arts + Literature Laboratory

Andrew Cyrille + Bill McHenry

Sep 24, 2017 8:00pm – 10:00pm20:00 – 22:00 music Emili Earhart Arts + Literature Laboratory

Veteran avant-jazz drummer Andrew Cyrille plays a mix of composed and improvised pieces with saxophonist Bill McHenry.

Sep 24, 2017 8:00pm – 10:00pm20:00 – 22:00 music Emili Earhart Arts + Literature Laboratory

Sep 25

Sep 25, 2017 7:30pm – 9:00pm19:30 – 21:00 art, talks Scott Gordon Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery

Theaster Gates (free)

Sep 25, 2017 7:30pm – 9:00pm19:30 – 21:00 art, talks Scott Gordon Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery

The Chicago artist and Stony Island Arts Bank founder visits as part of the Humanities Without Boundaries lecture series.

Sep 25, 2017 7:30pm – 9:00pm19:30 – 21:00 art, talks Scott Gordon Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery

The best shows, screenings, talks, and other cultural events around town, selected and previewed by Tone Madison's writers and editors.

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