Here’s a curated list of some of the major Madison, WI events happening this weekend.

Concerts, Musicals, Other Performances

• The Nutcracker: Friday, Dec. 19 through Sunday, Dec. 21 at Overture Center
• A Christmas Carol: Friday, Dec. 19 through Sunday, Dec. 21 at the Overture Center

Festivals, Expos, Community Events

• Holiday Fantasy in Lights: Saturday, Nov. 15 through Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Olin Park
• Zoo Lights: Friday, Dec. 19 through Tuesday, Dec. 23 at Vilas Zoo
• The Big Gay Holiday Market: 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 and 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Alliant Energy Center

Parties, Galas, Food-Related Events

• FEED Kitchens Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at FEED Kitchens
• Christmas Bar Crawl: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Red Rock Saloon

Sports, Races

• 60Eight Basketball Tournament: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Madison College Truax
• Badger State Wrestling Invitational: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Alliant Energy Center

 

Photo by FEED Kitchens

Tags: downtown, near west, north side, south side

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