Have a lot of great movies coming out. Movies for everyone. Kids, families and even looks like a…read morethriller. Temp inside is pretty good now so you don't need to bring a blanket. Snacks are expensive.

We always want the yummy buttered popcorn even if we aren't going to a movie. So on a Saturday…read moremovie night we go to the theater , get popcorn and go home and enjoy it. Most don't know this but at the beginning of the year, they offer a bucket of popcorn for $25, you keep the bucket and when you bring it back to enjoy more popcorn or go to the movie, it only costs $5 to fill that same bucket!! And this can be done throughout the year with that bucket. Shown in the picture is the bucket and the popcorn. The friendly staff also put the popcorn in a baggy so we wouldn't dirty the bucket on this visit. Normally concession items are super expensive at theaters. This is a great way to really save on popcorn, at theaters theater or at your home!

Where does one park??? Especially on a Friday or Saturday on U.W. campus?…read moreThis is a very small venue though film choices are usually exceptional.

Madison has some of the best offerings in free entertainment and culture out there, especially for…read moreit's size. Free museums, concerts, a zoo and of course the free cinematheque. The UW Cinematheque has been around for 10 years so I'm a little surprised there were no reviews already for this amazing facility. What you need to know: It's Free!!! They show movies every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm during the Fall and Spring semesters and they have a summer series that runs on Thursdays and Fridays. They only show the best prints available, usually 35 or 16 mm on their reel to reel but they also are capable of showing BetaSP, DVD, DVCam, and VHS. It's open to everyone and they start seating at 7pm. It's first come first served so it pays to get their early.

Cool vibe at this historical theater! Located in a fun area of Madison, it's a gem to look at in…read moreboth it's interior and exterior. Despite being an old theater they keep both the theater area and restrooms clean. Great acoustics and lighting for the size. For the best views, I'd definitely recommend snagging a front balcony seat to see the show and soak up the ambiance of the theater. Prices on drinks are a little high but reasonable enough. Polite and efficient staff. You can get digital tickets or pay something like $5 to have them mailed to you, which I prefer because it's fun to keep your ticket stubs. Cons? The chairs aren't super comfortable and they manage to get just under 1,000 people in the venue; impressive for ticket sales but it does make for a somewhat cramped venue, crowded lobby for drinks/merch and long lines out the front waiting for the show. Winter in Wisconsin? Better bring some hand warmers and all the things for the long wait on the sidewalk. Very limited parking so we find it best to park a couple blocks into the residential areas and wear comfortable shoes. It's a pretty safe area. Just a few things to keep in mind if you have claustrophobia. Totally worth coming for a show if it's someone/a group you've been waiting to see. We'll continue watching the upcoming shows lineup and come back!

What a good time at the Barrymore the first led theaters style and heart make any show here amazingread more

Date of visit: January 24, 2026…read more One of my Christmas gifts was seeing John Mulaney here at The Orpheum and it was a delightful venue, full of history and stately charm. Like many venues of this age, it was not built for security checks and metal detectors, which meant we were waiting outside to get in for a while and that normally would not bother me but given the frigid temperatures, I do wish they could have done something to streamline the wait. Once we were in, staff inside were friendly if not necessarily helpful with not one but two ushers steering us in the wrong direction to our seats, seats on the floor that were not cconsistently labeled. Thankfully there weren't any issues with our seats and we were able to enjoy the show--too bad our feet never warmed up the entire visit!

Been to the Orpheum for several shows. I have always found it to be a positive experience…read more Getting through security was easy, and quick. The lobby can get a little busy and crowded (nothing new there). If you are planning to buy alcohol, you get your wrist strap ahead of time. There's a place to get merchandise, and that can get a bit congested. Plenty of folks to help you get to your seats. For this show we were front row balcony (which I feel is the best spot in the entire place). The seats are a little dated, narrow, and might benefit from being restuffed. The acoustics were good, but not great but certainly better than most large venues (i.e. Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee). I would definitely come again.

Lady of Peace at the Sylvee. Fun show and great atmosphere…read more The dunk prices are a bit steep but it's a music venue so it comes with the territory. Friendly staff

We mainly come here for the concerts, so I'll definitely be back whenever there's a show I want to…read moresee. The atmosphere and live music are usually a highlight, although the drink prices are pretty steep. Tonight's service was not quite as good as what I've experienced here before, and the performance itself was decent but didn't really stand out. Still, it's a convenient place to catch a concert, so I'll be returning for another show.

The place would be Amazing, except it's so understaffed it's not even funny. That's the whole…read moreproblem. I gave it three stars because the few workers that are there doing it all, and the ambiance. It's also a very clean place. Whoever is in charge of staffing, needs to understand that people were leaving because of that reason alone. This has happened both times we've been there. So again understaffed, understaffed, and understaffed.

This place has TONS of fun activities for everyone to enjoy- laser tag, escape rooms, bowling,…read morearcade, and a restaurant. The arcade felt small and the prizes available were lackluster but we enjoyed playing several rounds of skee ball. Would prefer to see a few more skill games and not as many quarter drop type machines. Most of the machines were priced at $2-2.50. We didn't try any of the other activities during this visit but do plan on doing so in the future. The escape room looked quite intriguing and we plan on ensuring we have a reservation and allocate enough time for it on our next visit. Bowling has late night specials starting at 9pm most nights.

I've seen this group perform 3-4 times now on Sunday mornings through Story Hour Improv- both at…read morethe Aubergine space across from the Willy Street Co-op market, and also in Verona at a gorgeous space called Art House 360. Four actors plus a fab musician on keyboards co-create a marvelous- and so funny- improv show for kids, all ages but perhaps geared towards the 3-8 age crowd. The parents and sibs love it, too- lots of laughing and applause. The performance spaces are nice and open and the performers have room to move, incorporate some props, include the audience members. Really talented crew each time. So fun. At Art House there are treats for purchase, comfy seats, and loads of space to move around and explore, if your kid gets extra-wiggly. Aubergine is a lovely space, too. Great acoustics, very bright and welcoming. Tickets are only $6, so it makes for a very reasonably priced Sunday morning family outing! Highly recommend.

We had wanted to see their show since we first learned about them right before covid. We never did…read moreget over to the Glass Nickel for a show but we saw they were performing at the Fete de Marquette so we made sure to go. I am guessing this was not their regular show but a shortened version since they were doing three different performances at the festival on this evening. The troupe was quite funny. Of course improv can be hit or miss especially when trying to engage with a big crowd that was moving in and out of the tent (many were in the tent avoiding the rain). We definitely had a many good laughs. We now plan to go to one of their regular shows.

We have a great time every time we visit high noon saloon. We usually sit in the very small seating…read moresection upstairs but occasionally get down right to the band on the floor. This time we opted for upstairs seating and went downstairs to grab a couple of drinks just prior to the show starting. The beverage service is generally prompt even though at times there can be a long lines. The biggest joy is hearing these small bands perform and hoping for them that they make it to the big time!

A lovely 400 seat capacity venue complete with a loft that features tables and chairs. From the…read morestreet, the space is available for lease, but on the backside it's all business. The wife and I were in town and had come to see Not Quite Brothers (Iowa) which have a phenomenal mixed set list that covers more decades than their age would suggest. In fact, I'm pretty sure the majority of the crowd were older than the band. Regardless, a good time was had by all. I'm pretty sure this Saturday night show was wrapped up and had a bow put on it by 10 or 10:30pm. I would totally come see a show here again and would totally see NQB again. One interesting thing to note about NQB, is that once they hit the stage, they played non-stop until they were done, no breaks, came back for an encore set and done \m/