Rebulu at the Cardinal Bar every 2nd and 4th Thursday!

Join us right away at 8:30pm for a progressive SALSA dance lesson with The Capitol Social until 9:30pm.

Live/DJ music follows from 9:30pm until 1am. DJ LUIS will take care of partner dance music between band sets.

Cover is just $10 (18+) and that includes dance lesson, live/DJ music, full bar (with small plates), and event photography

See you on the dance floor!

Wisconsin’s premiere Latin Jazz Band for over 20 years, Tony Castañeda and his band have been honoring and keeping alive the music of what some call the Golden Age of Latin Jazz.  Winner of 14 Isthmus Madison Favorite Jazz Band annual awards The Tony Castañeda Latin Jazz Band has opened for legendary Latin jazz artists such as Poncho Sanchez, John Santos, Giovanni Hidalgo and John Benitez.

EVERY THURSDAY 5:30 - 7:30PM, FREE EVENT

TRIVIA EVERY WEDNESDAY AT THE CARDINAL BAR

Host: Premier Trivia

Time: 7pm

Teams of up to 5

Prizes for the top 3 teams

Wanna get your dancing shoes on but don't wanna be out too late? HOT FLASH is the party for you!

Every first Friday at the Cardinal Bar in Madison
7-9:30pm - NO COVER - 21+

Enjoy club hits from the '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s and more - and get home in time for a reasonable night's sleep (or consider this your pre-party for whatever comes next)! WE SEE YOU. xoxo

DJ Millbot & Rotating Guest DJ’s

**THIS IS A LGBTQ+ AFFIRMING SPACE. No harassment, no racism, no groping, no B.S. Ask for consent every time. You will be asked to leave if you violate these terms.**

LA COMBI Latin Band is finally back at Madison's classic Latin haven: The Cardinal Bar!

We play a bit of everything; but primarily Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, and Changüí--all the great stuff that Latin dance lovers enjoy!

Join us right away at 8:30pm for a progressive SALSA dance lesson with The Capitol Social until 9:30pm.

Live/DJ music follows from 9:30pm until 1am. DJ LUIS will take care of partner dance music between band sets.

Cover is just $10 (18+) and that includes dance lesson, live/DJ music, full bar (with small plates), and event photography

See you on the dance floor!

Wisconsin’s premiere Latin Jazz Band for over 20 years, Tony Castañeda and his band have been honoring and keeping alive the music of what some call the Golden Age of Latin Jazz.  Winner of 14 Isthmus Madison Favorite Jazz Band annual awards The Tony Castañeda Latin Jazz Band has opened for legendary Latin jazz artists such as Poncho Sanchez, John Santos, Giovanni Hidalgo and John Benitez.

EVERY THURSDAY 5:30 - 7:30PM, FREE EVENT

TRIVIA EVERY WEDNESDAY AT THE CARDINAL BAR

Host: Premier Trivia

Time: 7pm

Teams of up to 5

Prizes for the top 3 teams

VIVA SATURDAY

Una Noche Para El Bailador!

with DJ Chamo

Salsa - Merengue - Bachata - Cumbias - Reggaeton - Dembow Y Mas!

10pm

$10 Cover

21+ Event

LA COMBI Latin Band is finally back at Madison's classic Latin haven: The Cardinal Bar!

We play a bit of everything; but primarily Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, and Changüí--all the great stuff that Latin dance lovers enjoy!

Join us right away at 8:30pm for a progressive SALSA dance lesson with The Capitol Social until 9:30pm.

Live/DJ music follows from 9:30pm until 1am. DJ LUIS will take care of partner dance music between band sets.

Cover is just $10 (18+) and that includes dance lesson, live/DJ music, full bar (with small plates), and event photography

See you on the dance floor!

Wisconsin’s premiere Latin Jazz Band for over 20 years, Tony Castañeda and his band have been honoring and keeping alive the music of what some call the Golden Age of Latin Jazz.  Winner of 14 Isthmus Madison Favorite Jazz Band annual awards The Tony Castañeda Latin Jazz Band has opened for legendary Latin jazz artists such as Poncho Sanchez, John Santos, Giovanni Hidalgo and John Benitez.

EVERY THURSDAY 5:30 - 7:30PM, FREE EVENT

TRIVIA EVERY WEDNESDAY AT THE CARDINAL BAR

Host: Premier Trivia

Time: 7pm

Teams of up to 5

Prizes for the top 3 teams

Join us at the Cardinal Bar for a monthly Balboa Social!

1-2pm: Beginner friendly class

2-4pm: Social dancing with DJed music

$10 donation is suggested ($5 for students), payable by cash or card

18+

Sappho’s Secret: Dyke Masquerade 11/15

Sappho’s cordially invites you to bring your masc to the Dyke Masquerade!

DJ Saint Cat

9pm | $10 in costume | 21+ event

Dreaming of a Disco 11/14

Host: DJ DH

DJ’s: INES (CHI) | ABESM (MSN)

9PM | $5

Suggested additional $5 donation for Illinois Coaliton for Immigrants & Refugee Rights

Founded in 2014, the Bill Roberts Combo brings a tight, nuanced, and rhythmically powerful  presentation to blues-jazz unlike anything you've heard before. The Combo performs both as an instrumental unit, and in a full band with a vocalist and other instrumentation, allowing the Combo to shine in many different kinds of events and venues. Bill Roberts has been voted best electric guitarist in the Madison area, and his award-winning album Blues Rides Shotgun has received critical claim as best blues album of the year. Backing Bill is a band of veteran players who have performed nationally and internationally in such places as France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Mexico, and elsewhere. Closer to home, the Bill Roberts Combo  plays many top venues in Madison and the upper Midwest. BRC delivers grace, subtlety, power and passion in their unique and mesmerizing take on the jazz-blues tradition every time they take the stage.

Every 2nd Friday

5:30pm

FREE EVENT

Rebulu at the Cardinal Bar every 2nd and 4th Thursday!

Join us right away at 8:30pm for a progressive SALSA dance lesson with The Capitol Social until 9:30pm.

Live/DJ music follows from 9:30pm until 1am. DJ LUIS will take care of partner dance music between band sets.

Cover is just $10 (18+) and that includes dance lesson, live/DJ music, full bar (with small plates), and event photography

See you on the dance floor!

An Evening for Palestine

Join us for Lights Up for Palestine at Willy and Blair Streets, then walk over to the Cardinal Bar to enjoy music by the Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band starting at 5:30pm

Free admission, donations accepted to benefit Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA). Sponsor an olive tree in the Madison-Masafer Yatta Olive Grove in the West Bank.

Olive oil, olive oil soap, Palestinian embroidery and kuffiyas available for sale.

Sponsors: JVP Madison, Veterans for Peace, Meca for Peace, Madison Rafah Sister City, World Beyond War UW-Madison, Mennonite Action Madison

TRIVIA EVERY WEDNESDAY AT THE CARDINAL BAR

Host: Premier Trivia

Time: 7pm

Teams of up to 5

Prizes for the top 3 teams

The Bird’s Nest presents:

VISIONS

DEADSET

PRAIRIE SMOKE

FAUX BEAUX

7PM | $5 | 18+

The Cardinal Bar and The Capitol Social are pleased to welcome you to the revival of Latin night at Madison's original Latin dance spot for over 40 years!

**FEATURING 2 HOURS OF LATIN DANCE LESSONS**

WHEN:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH from 8:00pm-2:00am

WHERE:
THE CARDINAL BAR
418 E Wilson St
Madison, WI 53703

$10 (21+) COVER

WHAT:
Experience *the* original and most inclusive Latin dance spot in Madison, now re-opened and revitalized with a new ownership and management team! LA RUMBA is stacked with amenities--all included with the cover charge:

-Two complimentary Latin dance lessons by Luis & The Capitol Social crew from 8-10 p.m. We will cover BACHATA for the first hour and SALSA for the 2nd hour. We will have 2 levels (Beginner and Intermediate) taking place simultaneously--each group with its own set of instructors!

-Smoothly dance to classic and current hits in the Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Merengue genres with DJ Luis from 10:00pm - 2:00am

-Event photography by @armacanqui.photo

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*We strongly recommend bringing a small washcloth-size towel and an extra change of top/shirt/face covering... it may get a bit sweaty!

*The Cardinal Bar and The Capitol Social are inclusive local businesses. All patrons are welcome and will be able to enjoy our party in a safe and joyful environment. Whether it's during the dance lesson or open dancing, please be respectful of others' preferences when it comes to dance partners.

11/7 JAMS

HOST: DJ AZZA

GLEN S (AU) | NATURAL LANGUAGE | SAMUEL WALLNER

10pm | $10

RIVER FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT EVENT!

Wanna get your dancing shoes on but don't wanna be out too late? HOT FLASH is the party for you!

Every first Friday at the Cardinal Bar in Madison
7-9:30pm - NO COVER - 21+

Enjoy club hits from the '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s and more - and get home in time for a reasonable night's sleep (or consider this your pre-party for whatever comes next)! WE SEE YOU. xoxo

DJ Millbot & Rotating Guest DJ’s

**THIS IS A LGBTQ+ AFFIRMING SPACE. No harassment, no racism, no groping, no B.S. Ask for consent every time. You will be asked to leave if you violate these terms.**

Join the Capitol Social at 8:30pm for a progressive SALSA dance lesson with The Capitol Social until 9:30pm.

Live/DJ music by Latin Pride Orchestra follows from 9:30pm until 1am. DJ LUIS will take care of partner dance music between band sets.

Cover is just $10 (18+) and that includes dance lesson, live/DJ music, full bar (with small plates), and event photography

See you on the dance floor!

Wisconsin’s premiere Latin Jazz Band for over 20 years, Tony Castañeda and his band have been honoring and keeping alive the music of what some call the Golden Age of Latin Jazz.  Winner of 14 Isthmus Madison Favorite Jazz Band annual awards The Tony Castañeda Latin Jazz Band has opened for legendary Latin jazz artists such as Poncho Sanchez, John Santos, Giovanni Hidalgo and John Benitez.

EVERY THURSDAY 5:30 - 7:30PM, FREE EVENT

TRIVIA EVERY WEDNESDAY AT THE CARDINAL BAR

Host: Premier Trivia

Time: 7pm

Teams of up to 5

Prizes for the top 3 teams

HOT GAY HALLOWEEN II at the Cardinal Bar!

Friday 10/31

DJs Tim Walters & Covergurrl

9pm | $15 cover | 21+ event

Costume contest: Top 3 costumes receive spooky prizes!

Drink specials, gogo dancing, ghouls gone wild!

THE GREATEST HALLOWEEN PARTY IN MADISON

Wisconsin’s premiere Latin Jazz Band for over 20 years, Tony Castañeda and his band have been honoring and keeping alive the music of what some call the Golden Age of Latin Jazz.  Winner of 14 Isthmus Madison Favorite Jazz Band annual awards The Tony Castañeda Latin Jazz Band has opened for legendary Latin jazz artists such as Poncho Sanchez, John Santos, Giovanni Hidalgo and John Benitez.

EVERY THURSDAY 5:30 - 7:30PM, FREE EVENT

TRIVIA WEDNESDAY: Scary Movie Theme!

Host: Premier Trivia

Time: 7pm

Teams of up to 5

Prizes for the top 3 teams

Monster Tea Dance & Brunch

A Queer Day Party

It’s our monthly Tea Dance but add BRUNCH!

That’s right! Your favorite queer day party with all of your favorite brunch food and drinks!

This month’s theme: LADY GAGA

Calling all little monsters! DJ Femme Noir will be spinning all of Lady Gaga’s hits! Stop by for some tasty food, tasty drinks, tasty beats, and tasty queer fun!

2-6pm | NO COVER

CHAMOWEEN: Latin Night Halloween Party

Saturday, October 25th

DJ Chamo

10pm - 2:30am

$10 cover | 21+ event

Dress in costume! Hot latin beats and Halloween fun!