Monroe Street is the Place to Be

Experience the magic of Monroe Street on the first Friday evening of each month. The participating boutique shops and retail stores will be open late so you can enjoy all that our unique slice of Madison has to offer. And don't forget to plan on dinner and drinks in our many locally owned restaurants. From shopping pop-ups to ice cream and free outdoor movies, there’s a little something for everyone.

 Because each First Friday will feature different experiences, check back to see the participating businesses, entertainment, and more!

FIRST FRIDAY ON MONROE STREET WILL BE HELD ON JuLY 4

Because of the holiday, some of our businesses will be closed. Music By the Lake will still take place that evening, and there will be other special events as well!

MUSIC BY THE LAKE RETURNS FOR THE SUMMER!

Celebrate summer with live music and food carts in Wingra Park on July 4th during First Friday on Monroe Street. Enjoy tasty food and treats from local restaurants and spread out your picnic blanket or rent a boat and float to bands. You’ll want to hang out in our beautiful park and enjoy summer vibes and music all evening long. Sponsored by the Dudgeon Monroe Neighborhood Association and Wingra Boats.

Scheduled from 5-8 pm the First Friday of every month, June through September.

- Kids Music 5-6 pm

- Kids activities 5-7 pm

- Main band 6-8 pm with a short intermission.

Here’s the list of happenings on Monroe Street on First Friday in June.

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Basecamp Fitness

1730 Monroe Street • 608 960-450 • basecampfitness.com

5:00am-5:00pm Any class pack $75 off 10 pack regularly $299 20 pack regularly $399 30 pack regularly $499.

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

6:30 Free outdoor movie: School of Rock

Clear Path Counseling and Wellness

1934 Monroe Street • (608)-800-7293 • clearpathmadison.com

Clear Path will be offering free 20-minute consultation sessions and will be available to answer questions about therapy and what they have to offer.

Club Pilates

2623 Monroe Street • 608-855-9132 • clubpilates.com

20% off the first month of membership + $0 enrollment fee! (Up to $195 in savings). Call, email or walk-in to get signed up!

Garth's Brew Bar

1722 Monroe Street  • garthsbrewbar.com • @garthsbrewbar

4:00-10:00 Order a "First Friday Flight" at Garth's Brew Bar and upgrade any one pour from your beer flight to 8 ounces for free.

Hive of Madison

1904 Monroe Street  • hiveofmadison.com • @hiveofmadison

4:00-7:00 Happy Hour 4-7 pm

MSN Plant Collective

1817 Monroe Street • (608) 230-6821 • @msnplantcollective

10:00am-6:00pm 20% Off Hibiscus, Mandeville, Cordyline & Bananas!

Orange Tree Imports

1721 Monroe Street • 608.255.8211 • orangetreeimports.com • @OrangeTreeImports

5:00-7:00 Every month Orange Tree Imports partners with a non-profit, and donates 10% of all sales from 5:00-7:00 to that organization. In honor of Pride Month, OTI will be donating to GSAFE in June. GSAFE is a local organization dedicated to creating just schools for LGBTQ+ youth in Wisconsin. OTI also be offering their popular Sip & Spin activity - every purchase of $10 or more allows you to take a chance on winning a prize!

Sunne Boutique

2534 Monroe Street • 608.405.5565 • sunneboutique.com

4:00-6:00 Sunne Boutique will be having a happy hour from 4-6pm!

Zip-Dang

2636 Monroe Street

4:00-8:00 We’re so excited to host this incredibly talented painter and fellow creative Gen X woman! Amy Regutti and her colorful, creepy, weird and wonderful surreal work will be at the shop for one night- don’t miss out. Free drinks & discounts on all zip-dang goods.