CLASSIC JAZZ HOUR with DJ SLIMZY (WORT)
Jun
14

CLASSIC JAZZ HOUR with DJ SLIMZY (WORT)

Join WORT’s DJ Slimzy for an all vinyl set of classic jazz selections, expertly curated to perfectly soundtrack your Saturday night dinner and drinks. Expect everything from Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Art Blakey, Charlie Parker and so much more! Designed for vibe, guaranteed to groove!

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MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ COMMANDO
Jun
16

MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ COMMANDO

Every Monday we showcase some of Madison’s finest DJs playing nothing but the music of Motown, Stax, Northern Soul and other classics from the Motown era. Mondays also feature our “Hi/Lo Five” special where you can get 5 items for just $20: Hi/Lo Burger, Fries, can of Hamm’s, a shot of Fernet & a Pull Tab! Dine with us, drink with us, groove with us…because every Monday needs a little bit of Motown!

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TUESDAY CHEAP DATE NIGHT
Jun
17

TUESDAY CHEAP DATE NIGHT

Every Tuesday is our weekly Cheap Date Night where you can single, double or even triple date (booth life 🙌) in our cozy intimate vibes! Order from our full menu or take advantage of our $60 Date Night Package: 1 Dumpling Dish, 1 Pizza, 1 Bottle of Wine 🍷
To set the mood juuust right, we’ll also feature Sinatra-era jazz classics and standards on the HiFi system (curated by co-owner Matt) and Turner Classic Movies on our flip-down TVs ❤️

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GLOBAL GROOVES with DJ BP LAR
Jun
19

GLOBAL GROOVES with DJ BP LAR

Wanna get away?! Every Thursday we celebrate music from around the world with our Global Grooves night! Whether it’s Latin or Brazilian grooves, French disco, Afrobeat, Japanese city pop or funky tropical sounds….these global sounds are handpicked by some of Madison’s finest DJs, designed for vibe and guaranteed to groove! $10 Global Boilermakers Every Thursday: Toña and a shot of Puntagave Mezcal!

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SIDECAR KARAOKE THURSDAYS with DJ GANSETT
Jun
19

SIDECAR KARAOKE THURSDAYS with DJ GANSETT

Due to popular demand, we’re bringing karaoke in our new Sidecar Lounge back EVERY THURSDAY starting at 7pm!! Hosted by our very own Ryan Cushin (aka DJ Gansett) we’ll have a massive digital library of tunes to sing in the cozy vibes of the Sidecar, located right next door to Lola’s! Get ready to sing your hearts out, Madison….this is Sidecar Karaoke! This is a 21+ event.

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THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
Jun
20

THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY

Veteran Madison DJ Chuck Money pulls from his extensive vinyl collection every Friday from 5-8pm to soundtrack your dinner and drinks! Expect a soulful stew of sounds for all peoples: heaping cups of soul, liberal doses of jazz, hunks of funk, with dustings of reggae and Latin rhythms. Rare groove to Northern soul to cheap heat. If it gives you the feels it might just make…The Melting Pot. $3 late night tacos after 9pm, kitchen open until 12am!

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FUNKY FRIDAY with DJ DUDLEY NOON
Jun
20

FUNKY FRIDAY with DJ DUDLEY NOON

Every Friday night we bring nothing but funky beats to the Northside of Madison! Expect anything from James Brown to Prince, to 90s-era R&B and Hip-Hop…to experimental funk and hip-hop grooves. Come early for Chuck Money’s weekly “Melting Pot” from 5-8pm and stick around for those late night street tacos starting at 9pm! Kitchen open until 12am.

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THE GROOVE with DJ BRUCE BLAQ
Jun
21

THE GROOVE with DJ BRUCE BLAQ

The Groove is a journey through sound, blending timeless classics and fresh cuts from hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and soul. It’s where golden-era vibes meet modern rhythms, creating a rich sonic experience that honors the past while moving the crowd forward. More than just music, The Groove is a vibe.

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AUGUST AUX NIGHT with DJ SAM WALLNER
Jun
21

AUGUST AUX NIGHT with DJ SAM WALLNER

August Shop presents: AUGUST AUX on Saturday, June 21 — a laid-back lounge night with vinyl spinning from 9 to midnight. Expect rare wax and sounds inspired by chill out, jazz, Habibi funk, and early Café del Mar vibes, cool, stylish, and reminiscent of 90s and early 2000s after hours lounges.

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MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ THIERRY ENNUI
Jun
23

MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ THIERRY ENNUI

Every Monday we showcase some of Madison’s finest DJs playing nothing but the music of Motown, Stax, Northern Soul and other classics from the Motown era. Mondays also feature our “Hi/Lo Five” special where you can get 5 items for just $20: Hi/Lo Burger, Fries, can of Hamm’s, a shot of Fernet & a Pull Tab! Dine with us, drink with us, groove with us…because every Monday needs a little bit of Motown!

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TUESDAY CHEAP DATE NIGHT
Jun
24

TUESDAY CHEAP DATE NIGHT

Every Tuesday is our weekly Cheap Date Night where you can single, double or even triple date (booth life 🙌) in our cozy intimate vibes! Order from our full menu or take advantage of our $60 Date Night Package: 1 Dumpling Dish, 1 Pizza, 1 Bottle of Wine 🍷
To set the mood juuust right, we’ll also feature Sinatra-era jazz classics and standards on the HiFi system (curated by co-owner Matt) and Turner Classic Movies on our flip-down TVs ❤️

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MONTHLY WESTERN WEDNESDAY w/ CHUCK MONEY & FRIENDS
Jun
25

MONTHLY WESTERN WEDNESDAY w/ CHUCK MONEY & FRIENDS

Classic Country night is BACK! On the 4th Wednesday of each month we take a break from our regularly schedule Vinyl Listening Parties to bring you a tour of nothing but classic country vinyl with everything from Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, Dolly Parton, Buck Owens, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash to anything with a little touch of twang. So come have a little twang on the side of some tasty dinner and drinks. Open at 4pm, DJs on at 6. Bar open until midnight, kitchen ‘till 11pm.

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SIDECAR KARAOKE THURSDAYS with DJ GANSETT  (Copy)
Jun
26

SIDECAR KARAOKE THURSDAYS with DJ GANSETT (Copy)

Due to popular demand, we’re bringing karaoke in our new Sidecar Lounge back EVERY THURSDAY starting at 7pm!! Hosted by our very own Ryan Cushin (aka DJ Gansett) we’ll have a massive digital library of tunes to sing in the cozy vibes of the Sidecar, located right next door to Lola’s! Get ready to sing your hearts out, Madison….this is Sidecar Karaoke! This is a 21+ event.

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GLOBAL GROOVES with DJ DH
Jun
26

GLOBAL GROOVES with DJ DH

Wanna get away?! Every Thursday we celebrate music from around the world with our Global Grooves night! Whether it’s Latin or Brazilian grooves, French disco, Afrobeat, Japanese city pop or funky tropical sounds….these global sounds are handpicked by some of Madison’s finest DJs, designed for vibe and guaranteed to groove! $10 Global Boilermakers Every Thursday: Toña and a shot of Puntagave Mezcal!

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THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
Jun
27

THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY

Veteran Madison DJ Chuck Money pulls from his extensive vinyl collection every Friday from 5-8pm to soundtrack your dinner and drinks! Expect a soulful stew of sounds for all peoples: heaping cups of soul, liberal doses of jazz, hunks of funk, with dustings of reggae and Latin rhythms. Rare groove to Northern soul to cheap heat. If it gives you the feels it might just make…The Melting Pot. $3 late night tacos after 9pm, kitchen open until 12am!

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FUNKY FRIDAY with DJ PHIL MONEY
Jun
27

FUNKY FRIDAY with DJ PHIL MONEY

Every Friday night we bring nothing but funky beats to the Northside of Madison! Expect anything from James Brown to Prince, to 90s-era R&B and Hip-Hop…to experimental funk and hip-hop grooves. Come early for Chuck Money’s weekly “Melting Pot” from 5-8pm and stick around for those late night street tacos starting at 9pm! Kitchen open until 12am.

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MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ BP LAR
Jun
30

MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ BP LAR

Every Monday we showcase some of Madison’s finest DJs playing nothing but the music of Motown, Stax, Northern Soul and other classics from the Motown era. Mondays also feature our “Hi/Lo Five” special where you can get 5 items for just $20: Hi/Lo Burger, Fries, can of Hamm’s, a shot of Fernet & a Pull Tab! Dine with us, drink with us, groove with us…because every Monday needs a little bit of Motown!

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TRUE NORTH MUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAL
Sep
27

TRUE NORTH MUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAL

TICKETS & INFO HERE! Brought to you by Lola’s Hi/Lo Lounge and the Madison Mallards, the True North Music + Food Festival is a celebration of incredible food, drink, and music at the Mallards Duck Pond, in Madison’s Northside on Saturday, September 27th.

Featuring some of Madison’s best chefs, restaurants, and finest emerging local and regional music, there’s simply no better place than a baseball field to capture the timeless and authentic intersection of home grown music, food and community.

Expect great food, killer music, and unbeatable vibes! Come hungry, come thirsty, bring your crew, and find your True North! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for continued updates!

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FUNKY FRIDAY with DJ MARCUS JOHAN
Jun
13

FUNKY FRIDAY with DJ MARCUS JOHAN

Every Friday night we bring nothing but funky beats to the Northside of Madison! Expect anything from James Brown to Prince, to 90s-era R&B and Hip-Hop…to experimental funk and hip-hop grooves. Come early for Chuck Money’s weekly “Melting Pot” from 5-8pm and stick around for those late night street tacos starting at 9pm! Kitchen open until 12am.

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THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
Jun
13

THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY

Veteran Madison DJ Chuck Money pulls from his extensive vinyl collection every Friday from 5-8pm to soundtrack your dinner and drinks! Expect a soulful stew of sounds for all peoples: heaping cups of soul, liberal doses of jazz, hunks of funk, with dustings of reggae and Latin rhythms. Rare groove to Northern soul to cheap heat. If it gives you the feels it might just make…The Melting Pot. $3 late night tacos after 9pm, kitchen open until 12am!

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SPIRITED WOMEN:  GOTH PROM in SIDECAR LOUNGE
Jun
12

SPIRITED WOMEN: GOTH PROM in SIDECAR LOUNGE

Our first ever 𝕲𝖔𝖙𝖍 𝕻𝖗𝖔𝖒 presented by Spirited Women! This isn’t just any prom — it’s a party with a purpose. We’re raising funds for the LGBTQIA+ community while throwing a goth-glam bash where folks can show up, dress up, and feel safe, seen, and celebrated.
💃 𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒗𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒄 𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒅 ✨️ Stay tuned for sneak peeks while we get ready for this summer bash!

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LATIN GROOVES with THE REAL JAGUAR
Jun
12

LATIN GROOVES with THE REAL JAGUAR

Wanna get away?! Every Thursday we celebrate music from around the world with our Global Grooves night! Whether it’s Latin or Brazilian grooves, French disco, Afrobeat, Japanese city pop or funky tropical sounds….these global sounds are handpicked by some of Madison’s finest DJs, designed for vibe and guaranteed to groove! $10 Global Boilermakers Every Thursday: Toña and a shot of Puntagave Mezcal!

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WSUM NIGHT:  DJs Grandma Cyd & DH
Jun
11

WSUM NIGHT: DJs Grandma Cyd & DH

Join us on Wednesday, June 11th for a benefit for WSUM in celebration of 20 years of Grandma Cyd’s show “Heavy Petting Zoo”! Grandma Cyd will be in the booth from 5-8pm with classics from the big bands and beyond with DJ DH taking over from 8-11pm spinning upbeat vinyl disco and boogie. We’ll feature a signature cocktail, with a percentage of sales to benefit WSUM! PLUS we’ll be hosting a pop-up record store in our Sidecar Lounge where you “pay what you want” for handpicked used vinyl from the WSUM library and Strictly Discs with 100% of proceeds going to support WSUM and the “Friends of Madison Student Radio”!

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TUESDAY CHEAP DATE NIGHT
Jun
10

TUESDAY CHEAP DATE NIGHT

Every Tuesday is our weekly Cheap Date Night where you can single, double or even triple date (booth life 🙌) in our cozy intimate vibes! Order from our full menu or take advantage of our $60 Date Night Package: 1 Dumpling Dish, 1 Pizza, 1 Bottle of Wine 🍷
To set the mood juuust right, we’ll also feature Sinatra-era jazz classics and standards on the HiFi system (curated by co-owner Matt) and Turner Classic Movies on our flip-down TVs ❤️

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MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ AZZA
Jun
9

MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ AZZA

Every Monday we showcase some of Madison’s finest DJs playing nothing but the music of Motown, Stax, Northern Soul and other classics from the Motown era. Mondays also feature our “Hi/Lo Five” special where you can get 5 items for just $20: Hi/Lo Burger, Fries, can of Hamm’s, a shot of Fernet & a Pull Tab! Dine with us, drink with us, groove with us…because every Monday needs a little bit of Motown!

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SOUNDLAB with DJ JIGGY GEOFF K
Jun
7

SOUNDLAB with DJ JIGGY GEOFF K

DJ Jiggy Geoff K is the owner of Jiggy Jamz Record Store and is behind the decks for a Saturday night set featuring anything he has up his sleeve — expect everything from downtempo grooves, to funky house, disco and more!

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FUNKY FRIDAY: ROLLERSKATE BOOGIE with KELLY AIGLON
Jun
6

FUNKY FRIDAY: ROLLERSKATE BOOGIE with KELLY AIGLON

DJ Kelly Aiglon swing in from Milwaukee for a night of 80s and 90s rollerskate jams!

ABOUT FUNKY FRIDAY: Every Friday night we bring nothing but funky beats to the Northside of Madison! Expect anything from James Brown to Prince, to 90s-era R&B and Hip-Hop…to experimental funk and hip-hop grooves. Come early for Chuck Money’s weekly “Melting Pot” from 5-8pm and stick around for those late night street tacos starting at 9pm! Kitchen open until 12am.

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THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
Jun
6

THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY

Veteran Madison DJ Chuck Money pulls from his extensive vinyl collection every Friday from 5-8pm to soundtrack your dinner and drinks! Expect a soulful stew of sounds for all peoples: heaping cups of soul, liberal doses of jazz, hunks of funk, with dustings of reggae and Latin rhythms. Rare groove to Northern soul to cheap heat. If it gives you the feels it might just make…The Melting Pot. $3 late night tacos after 9pm, kitchen open until 12am!

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SIDECAR KARAOKE THURSDAYS with DJ GANSETT
Jun
5

SIDECAR KARAOKE THURSDAYS with DJ GANSETT

Due to popular demand, we’re bringing karaoke in our new Sidecar Lounge back EVERY THURSDAY starting at 7pm!! Hosted by our very own Ryan Cushin (aka DJ Gansett) we’ll have a massive digital library of tunes to sing in the cozy vibes of the Sidecar, located right next door to Lola’s! Get ready to sing your hearts out, Madison….this is Sidecar Karaoke! This is a 21+ event.

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JAPANESE CITY POP with THIERRY ENNUI
Jun
5

JAPANESE CITY POP with THIERRY ENNUI

Every Thursday we celebrate music from around the world with our Global Grooves night! Whether it’s Latin or Brazilian grooves, French disco, Afrobeat, Japanese city pop or funky tropical sounds….these global sounds are handpicked by some of Madison’s finest DJs, designed for vibe and guaranteed to groove! $10 Global Boilermakers Every Thursday: Toña and a shot of Puntagave Mezcal!

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BLUE NOTE VINYL LISTENING PARTY: LEO PARKER - Rollin’ With Leo
Jun
4

BLUE NOTE VINYL LISTENING PARTY: LEO PARKER - Rollin’ With Leo

Our 1st Wednesday series where we spotlight a #TonePoet album from Blue Note Records! As a tribute to the “Jazz Kissa” concept in Japan, enjoy and celebrate essential vinyl through our HiFi sound system in our acoustically treated room with legendary albums played start to finish…handpicked by Lola’s and our friends from Strictly Discs and Dancing Goat Distillery. Needle drops at 8:30 sharp and $2 off Manhattan’s all night!

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TUESDAY CHEAP DATE NIGHT
Jun
3

TUESDAY CHEAP DATE NIGHT

Every Tuesday is our weekly Cheap Date Night where you can single, double or even triple date (booth life 🙌) in our cozy intimate vibes! Order from our full menu or take advantage of our $60 Date Night Package: 1 Dumpling Dish, 1 Pizza, 1 Bottle of Wine 🍷
To set the mood juuust right, we’ll also feature Sinatra-era jazz classics and standards on the HiFi system (curated by co-owner Matt) and Turner Classic Movies on our flip-down TVs ❤️

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MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ NICK NICE
Jun
2

MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ NICK NICE

Every Monday we showcase some of Madison’s finest DJs playing nothing but the music of Motown, Stax, Northern Soul and other classics from the Motown era. Mondays also feature our “Hi/Lo Five” special where you can get 5 items for just $20: Hi/Lo Burger, Fries, can of Hamm’s, a shot of Fernet & a Pull Tab! Dine with us, drink with us, groove with us…because every Monday needs a little bit of Motown!

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FUNKY FRIDAY with DJ PAUL GRAIN
May
30

FUNKY FRIDAY with DJ PAUL GRAIN

Every Friday night we bring nothing but funky beats to the Northside of Madison! Expect anything from James Brown to Prince, to 90s-era R&B and Hip-Hop…to experimental funk and hip-hop grooves. Come early for Chuck Money’s weekly “Melting Pot” from 5-8pm and stick around for those late night street tacos starting at 9pm! Kitchen open until 12am.

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THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
May
30

THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY

Veteran Madison DJ Chuck Money pulls from his extensive vinyl collection every Friday from 5-8pm to soundtrack your dinner and drinks! Expect a soulful stew of sounds for all peoples: heaping cups of soul, liberal doses of jazz, hunks of funk, with dustings of reggae and Latin rhythms. Rare groove to Northern soul to cheap heat. If it gives you the feels it might just make…The Melting Pot. $3 late night tacos after 9pm, kitchen open until 12am!

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SIDECAR KARAOKE THURSDAYS with DJ GANSETT
May
29

SIDECAR KARAOKE THURSDAYS with DJ GANSETT

Due to popular demand, we’re bringing karaoke in our new Sidecar Lounge back EVERY THURSDAY starting at 7pm!! Hosted by our very own Ryan Cushin (aka DJ Gansett) we’ll have a massive digital library of tunes to sing in the cozy vibes of the Sidecar, located right next door to Lola’s! Get ready to sing your hearts out, Madison….this is Sidecar Karaoke! This is a 21+ event.

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GLOBAL GROOVES (PAN AFRICA) with ANKUR MALHOTRA
May
29

GLOBAL GROOVES (PAN AFRICA) with ANKUR MALHOTRA

Every Thursday we celebrate music from around the world with our Global Grooves night! Whether it’s Latin or Brazilian grooves, French disco, Afrobeat, Japanese city pop or funky tropical sounds….these global sounds are handpicked by some of Madison’s finest DJs, designed for vibe and guaranteed to groove!

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WESTERN WEDNESDAY with MISS MEMPHIS & THE LADY IN BLACK DJ DUO
May
28

WESTERN WEDNESDAY with MISS MEMPHIS & THE LADY IN BLACK DJ DUO

Classic Country night is BACK! On the 4th Wednesday of each month we take a break from our regularly schedule Vinyl Listening Parties to bring you a tour of nothing but classic country vinyl with everything from Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, Dolly Parton, Buck Owens, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash to anything with a little touch of twang. So come have a little twang on the side of some tasty dinner and drinks. Open at 4pm, DJs on at 6. Bar open until midnight, kitchen ‘till 11pm.

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TUESDAY CHEAP DATE NIGHT
May
27

TUESDAY CHEAP DATE NIGHT

Every Tuesday is our weekly Cheap Date Night where you can single, double or even triple date (booth life 🙌) in our cozy intimate vibes! Order from our full menu or take advantage of our $60 Date Night Package: 1 Dumpling Dish, 1 Pizza, 1 Bottle of Wine 🍷
To set the mood juuust right, we’ll also feature Sinatra-era jazz classics and standards on the HiFi system (curated by co-owner Matt) and Turner Classic Movies on our flip-down TVs ❤️

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SMOOTH SUNDAY: A MEMORIAL YACHT ROCK SALUTE with DJ RENO’S SOUL
May
25

SMOOTH SUNDAY: A MEMORIAL YACHT ROCK SALUTE with DJ RENO’S SOUL

We’re usually closed on Sunday but when it’s Memorial Day Weekend and y’all don’t have to work the next day….it’s the right time celebrate the beginning of YACHT ROCK SEASON! Join us starting at 4pm for dinner and drinks…with Milwaukee’s DJ Reno’s Soul in the booth starting at 6pm spinning an all vinyl set of classic and deep cuts from his epic yacht rock collection. Expect everything from the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan, to Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins and more!

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ITALO DISCO with ASHER GRAY (MKE)
May
24

ITALO DISCO with ASHER GRAY (MKE)

We’re stoked to have Asher Gray swinging in from Milwaukee for an eclectic set of Italo disco, funk and boogie beats to get your Saturday night groovin! Kitchen open until Midnight, $3 late night tacos starting at 9pm LETS GO!

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FUNKY FRIDAY with DJ JEAN LE DUKE
May
23

FUNKY FRIDAY with DJ JEAN LE DUKE

Every Friday night we bring nothing but funky beats to the Northside of Madison! Expect anything from James Brown to Prince, to 90s-era R&B and Hip-Hop…to experimental funk and hip-hop grooves. Come early for Chuck Money’s weekly “Melting Pot” from 5-8pm and stick around for those late night street tacos starting at 9pm! Kitchen open until 12am.

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THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
May
23

THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY

Veteran Madison DJ Chuck Money pulls from his extensive vinyl collection every Friday from 5-8pm to soundtrack your dinner and drinks! Expect a soulful stew of sounds for all peoples: heaping cups of soul, liberal doses of jazz, hunks of funk, with dustings of reggae and Latin rhythms. Rare groove to Northern soul to cheap heat. If it gives you the feels it might just make…The Melting Pot. $3 late night tacos after 9pm, kitchen open until 12am!

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