Music at Lola’s is designed to enhance your dining experience, expertly curated by our DJs and selectors for vibe and groove!CLICK HERE for upcoming events in our Sidecar Lounge like our popular Sidecar Karaoke!
CHEAP DATE NITE & TANDUAY TUESDAY
Every Tuesday is our weekly Cheap Date Nite where you can single, double, triple date (booth life 🙌) or join us for a swanky friends night out in our cozy intimate vibes! Order from our full menu or take advantage of our $60Date Nite Package: 1 Dumpling Dish, 1 Pizza, 1 Bottle of Wine. To set the mood juuust right, we 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 ❤️
We’ll also have a featured Tanduay Rum cocktail special for #TanduayTuesday!
MONTHLY WESTERN WEDNESDAY with CHUCK MONEY + THE REAL JAGUAR
On the last Wednesday of each month we bring you a tour of nothing but classic country vinyl with DJs Chuck Money and The Real Jaguar spinning 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 5:30. Yeehaw!
VINYL LISTENING PARTY: JOHNNY BLUE SKIES “MUTINY AFTER MIDNIGHT”
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, plus our new Thai-Fi Wings on special!
GLOBAL GROOVES with EVAN WOODWARD
Wanna get away?! Every Thursday we celebrate music from around the world with our Global Grooves night, presented by Fernet-Branca! 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! Plus all night we have have our Thursday $20 Hi/Lo Five Special: 3 Tacos, 1 Toña, 1 shot of Puntagave Mezcal!
SIDECAR KARAOKE THURSDAYS with DJ GANSETT
Our popular karaoke night happens EVERY THURSDAY in our Sidecar Lounge starting at 7pm presented by Nosotros Tequila & Mezcal! 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!
PRO-TIP: Swing into Lola’s beforehand (or after) for for warm-up dinner and drinks!!
THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
Ford’s Gin presents Veteran Madison DJ Chuck Money who 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. $2 off any Ford’s Gin menu cocktails 4-6pm!
FUNKY FRIDAY NEW JACK SWING: DJ KELLY AIGLON
Kelly Aiglon takes you on a tour of her favorite 90s New Jack Swing records!
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. Late night street tacos starting at 9pm! Kitchen open until 12am.
VINYL TRIBUTE TO THE WHO: DJ MISS MEMPHIS
On Saturday, May 2nd DJ Miss Memphis will soundtrack your dinner and drinks with a tour of her vinyl collection of The Who, mixed with other classic rock hits from the era!
HIP-HOP ROOTS with JEAN LE DUKE
Join Jean Le Duke for a Saturday night set celebrating the late 90s and early 2000s hip-hop movement! Expect artists like The Roots, Mos Def, Pete Rock, Nas, Digable Planets, Gang Starr and more! Late night tacos starting at 9pm LET’S GO!
MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ NICK NICE
Every Monday we host 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! PLUS it’s $2 off our J. Henry & Sons Wisco Gold Rush cocktail every Monday! Dine with us, drink with us, groove with us…because every Monday needs a little bit of Motown!
TUESDAY CHEAP DATE NITE & TANDUAY TUESDAY
Every Tuesday is our weekly Cheap Date Nite where you can single, double, triple date (booth life 🙌) or join us for a swanky friends night out in our cozy intimate vibes! Order from our full menu or take advantage of our $60 Date Nite Package: 1 Dumpling Dish, 1 Pizza, 1 Bottle of Wine. To set the mood juuust right, we 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 ❤️
We’ll also have a featured Tanduay Rum cocktail special for #TanduayTuesday!
CINCO DE MAYO with DJ CHAMO
We interrupt our usual Cheap Date Night vibes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our pal DJ Chamo! We’ll be serving up our famous street tacos, and feature $2 off margaritas plus $5 tequila shots! Chamo will be spinning everything from old school salsa (Willie Colon, Buena Vista, etc) to salsa fusion, Latin grooves and house later in the night! Come celebrate with us!
VINYL LISTENING PARTY: BILL WITHERS - “Just As I Am”
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, plus our new Thai-Fi Wings on special!
GLOBAL FUNK + JAPANESE CITY POP with THEIRRY ENNUI
The first Thursday of each month is Global Funk & Japanese City Pop Night!
ABOUT GLOBAL GROOVES: Every Thursday we celebrate music from around the world with our Global Grooves night, presented by Fernet-Branca! 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! Plus all night we have have our Thursday $20 Hi/Lo Five Special: 3 Tacos, 1 Toña, 1 shot of Puntagave Mezcal!
THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
Ford’s Gin presents Veteran Madison DJ Chuck Money providing the soundtrack for your dinner and drinks every Friday from 5-8pm! 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. $2 off any Ford’s Gin menu cocktails 4-6pm!
FUNKY FRIDAY: DJ ZIPGUN BOOGIE
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. Late night street tacos starting at 9pm! Kitchen open until 12am.
CLASSIC JAZZ & SOUL HOUR with DJ SLIMZY (WORT)
Join WORT’s DJ Slimzy for an all vinyl set of classic jazz selections blended with smooth soul, expertly curated to perfectly soundtrack your Saturday night dinner and drinks. Expect everything from Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, as well as Al Green, Sam Cooke & more. Designed for vibe, guaranteed to groove!
SOUNDLAB SATURDAY with LANGUAGE MODELS
Language Models (MKE) is swinging through with an eclectic collection of vinyls with vibey grooves, hip-hop, house, progressive, disco & more! Late night tacos starting at 9pm!
MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ ESTEBAN (CHI)
Every Monday we host 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! PLUS it’s $2 off our J. Henry & Sons Wisco Gold Rush cocktail every Monday! Dine with us, drink with us, groove with us…because every Monday needs a little bit of Motown!
CHEAP DATE NITE & TANDUAY TUESDAY
Every Tuesday is our weekly Cheap Date Nite where you can single, double, triple date (booth life 🙌) or join us for a swanky friends night out in our cozy intimate vibes! Order from our full menu or take advantage of our $60 Date Nite Package: 1 Dumpling Dish, 1 Pizza, 1 Bottle of Wine. To set the mood juuust right, we 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 ❤️
We’ll also have a featured Tanduay Rum cocktail special for #TanduayTuesday!
VINYL LISTENING PARTY: JUSTIN BIEBER - “SWAG”
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, plus our new Thai-Fi Wings on special!
LATIN GROOVES with DJ REAL JAGUAR
Wanna get away?! Every Thursday we celebrate music from around the world with our Global Grooves night, presented by Fernet-Branca! 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! Plus all night we have have our Thursday $20 Hi/Lo Five Special: 3 Tacos, 1 Toña, 1 shot of Puntagave Mezcal!
THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
Ford’s Gin presents Veteran Madison DJ Chuck Money providing the soundtrack for your dinner and drinks every Friday from 5-8pm! 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. $2 off any Ford’s Gin menu cocktails 4-6pm!
FUNKY FRIDAY: DJ FUZZY LOGIC
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. Late night street tacos starting at 9pm! Kitchen open until 12am.
THE GROOVE with DJ BRUCE BLAQ
Every third Saturday it’s The Groove with DJ BruceBlaq! 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.
SOUL CLAP BOOM-BAP with DJ PAUL GRAIN
Paul Grain (aka Dru Korab) is warming up the room with some handpicked soul vinyl followed by a tour of some of classic and rare BOOM-BAP: a sub-genre of hip-hop that dominated the East Coast during the late 1980s and early 1990s, defined by its hard-hitting drums and gritty, sampled-based production. The name is an onomatopoeia for the sound of the kick drum (boom) and the snare (bap), often featuring jazzy, soulful loops and an emphasis on lyricism.
MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJs DCVIII
Every Monday we showcase 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! PLUS it’s $2 off our J. Henry & Sons Wisco Gold Rush cocktail every Monday! Dine with us, drink with us, groove with us…because every Monday needs a little bit of Motown!
CHEAP DATE NITE & TANDUAY TUESDAY
Every Tuesday is our weekly Cheap Date Nite where you can single, double, triple date (booth life 🙌) or join us for a swanky friends night out in our cozy intimate vibes! Order from our full menu or take advantage of our $60 Date Nite Package: 1 Dumpling Dish, 1 Pizza, 1 Bottle of Wine. To set the mood juuust right, we 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 ❤️
We’ll also have a featured Tanduay Rum cocktail special for #TanduayTuesday!
VINYL LISTENING PARTY: DOECHII - “ALLIGATOR BITES NEVER HEAL”
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, plus our new Thai-Fi Wings on special!
GLOBAL GROOVES with EVAN WOODWARD
Wanna get away?! Every Thursday we celebrate music from around the world with our Global Grooves night, presented by Fernet-Branca! 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! Plus all night we have have our Thursday $20 Hi/Lo Five Special: 3 Tacos, 1 Toña, 1 shot of Puntagave Mezcal!
THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
Ford’s Gin presents Veteran Madison DJ Chuck Money providing the soundtrack for your dinner and drinks every Friday from 5-8pm! 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. $2 off any Ford’s Gin menu cocktails 4-6pm!
FUNKY FRIDAY: DJ BP LAR
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. Late night street tacos starting at 9pm! Kitchen open until 12am.
BRAZILIAN & BOSSA NOVA DINNER with DJ KLEBER
Kleber Campos Vasconcelos is a Brazilian native and is making his Lola’s debut spinning a dinner set featuring his incredible vinyl collection of Brazilian grooves! Expect a little bossa nova, samba, Brazilian jazz and more!
FUNKY DISCO GROOVES with IAN ADCOCK
Ian Adcock is back for a Saturday night vinyl set featuring funky disco vinyl, boogie, 80s and more! Late night tacos after 9pm!
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 for the 2nd Annual Yacht Rock Salute starting at 4pm for dinner and drinks and featuring 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!
MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ NATE ZUKAS
Every Monday we host 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! PLUS it’s $2 off our J. Henry & Sons Wisco Gold Rush cocktail every Monday! Dine with us, drink with us, groove with us…because every Monday needs a little bit of Motown!
CHEAP DATE NITE & TANDUAY TUESDAY
Every Tuesday is our weekly Cheap Date Nite where you can single, double, triple date (booth life 🙌) or join us for a swanky friends night out in our cozy intimate vibes! Order from our full menu or take advantage of our $60 Date Nite Package: 1 Dumpling Dish, 1 Pizza, 1 Bottle of Wine. To set the mood juuust right, we 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 ❤️
We’ll also have a featured Tanduay Rum cocktail special for #TanduayTuesday!
MONTHLY WESTERN WEDNESDAY with DJ MISS MEMPHIS
On the last Wednesday of each month we bring you a tour of nothing but classic country vinyl with DJs Miss Memphis and the Lady in Black spinning 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 5:30.
100TH BIRTHDAY VINYL LISTENING PARTY: miles davis quintent - “1964 paris jazz festival”
It’s Miles Davis 100th Birthday on May 26th so we’re celebrating with a Miles Davis Vinyl Listening Party on May 27th and playing his 1964 performance at the Paris Jazz Festival!
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, plus our new Thai-Fi Wings on special!
GLOBAL GROOVES with DJ DH
Wanna get away?! Every Thursday we celebrate music from around the world with our Global Grooves night, presented by Fernet-Branca! 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! Plus all night we have have our Thursday $20 Hi/Lo Five Special: 3 Tacos, 1 Toña, 1 shot of Puntagave Mezcal!
THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
Ford’s Gin presents Veteran Madison DJ Chuck Money providing the soundtrack for your dinner and drinks every Friday from 5-8pm! 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. $2 off any Ford’s Gin menu cocktails 4-6pm!
FUNKY FRIDAY: 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. Late night street tacos starting at 9pm! Kitchen open until 12am.
SADE SATURDAY with THIERRY ENNUI
Smooth operator Thierry Ennui is bringing his Sade records down to soundtrack your dinner and drinks on Saturday, May 30th. Expect the music of Sade mixed with other soulful grooves from the Sade era.
STRICTLY WAX with PCAROLDACTYL
Pcaroldactyl (of Strictly Discs) is on the decks the last Saturday of each month spinning an all vinyl set of funk, 80s, r&b and and disco grooves! Late night street tacos start at 9pm, full menu served until 12am!
PRINCE BIRTHDAY BASH with DJ NICK NICE
Join DJ Nick Nice as we celebrate the purple one ‘s birthday on Saturday, June 6th! Expect a massive amount of Prince mixed with music from his Minneapolis friends, and the music that he inspired!
MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ IAN ADCOCK
Every Monday we showcase 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! PLUS it’s $2 off our J. Henry & Sons Wisco Gold Rush cocktail every Monday! Dine with us, drink with us, groove with us…because every Monday needs a little bit of Motown!
STRICTLY WAX with DJ SLIMZY
DJ Slimzy is on the decks spinning an all vinyl set of funk, 80s, r&b and and disco grooves! Late night street tacos start at 9pm, full menu served until 12am!
JAZZY SOULFUL DINNER GROOVE with JARED THIELE
Avid vinyl collector Jared Thiele joins us from Minneapolis to spin a variety of classic and rare vinyl in jazz, soul, and lots more!
FUNKY FRIDAY: DAPTONE VS COLEMINE with DJ MARCUS JOHAN
WVMO”s Marcus Johan pays an all vinyl tribute to the kings of modern throwback soul record labels - Daptone and Colemine!
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.
THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
Ford’s Gin presents Veteran Madison DJ Chuck Money who 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. $2 off any Ford’s Gin menu cocktails 4-6pm!
SIDECAR KARAOKE THURSDAYS with DJ GANSETT
Our popular karaoke night happens EVERY THURSDAY in our Sidecar Lounge starting at 7pm presented by Nosotros Tequila & Mezcal! 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. Click Here to see our Sidecar Karaoke snacks and cocktail menu!
PRO-TIP: Swing into Lola’s beforehand (or after) for for warm-up dinner and drinks!!
GLOBAL GROOVES with DJ EVAN WOODWARD
Wanna get away?! Every Thursday we celebrate music from around the world with our Global Grooves night, presented by Fernet-Branca! 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! Plus all night we have have our Thursday $20 Hi/Lo Five Special: 3 Tacos, 1 Toña, 1 shot of Puntagave Mezcal!
VINYL LISTENING PARTY: KENDRICK LAMAR - “DAMN”
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, plus our new Thai-Fi Wings on special!
CHEAP DATE NITE & TANDUAY TUESDAY
Every Tuesday is our weekly Cheap Date Nite where you can single, double, triple date (booth life 🙌) or join us for a swanky friends night out in our cozy intimate vibes! Order from our full menu or take advantage of our $60Date Nite Package: 1 Dumpling Dish, 1 Pizza, 1 Bottle of Wine. To set the mood juuust right, we 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 ❤️
We’ll also have a featured Tanduay Rum cocktail special for #TanduayTuesday!
MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJs DCVIII
Every Monday we host 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! PLUS it’s $2 off our J. Henry & Sons Wisco Gold Rush cocktail every Monday! Dine with us, drink with us, groove with us…because every Monday needs a little bit of Motown!
SO FULL SATURDAY with DJs FUZZY DUCK, DH & AZZA
DJs Fuzzy Duck, Azza and DH are taking over the decks on Saturday April 18th from 5pm to Midnight spinning an eclectic mix of soulful grooves with everything from jazz to funk to late night funky house, disco and boogie! Grab some dinner and drinks and enjoy the ride! Kitchen open 4pm to 12am.
FUNKY FRIDAY with FLANNEL JAMMIES
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. Late night street tacos starting at 9pm! Kitchen open until 12am.
THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
Ford’s Gin presents Veteran Madison DJ Chuck Money who 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. $2 off any Ford’s Gin menu cocktails 4-6pm!
CANCELED SIDECAR KARAOKE (JUST TAKING A WEEK OFF!)
WE’RE TAKING A WEEK OFF FROM SIDECAR KARAOKE BUT WE’LL BE BACK AT IT APRIL 23!
Our popular karaoke night happens EVERY THURSDAY in our Sidecar Lounge starting at 7pm presented by Nosotros Tequila & Mezcal! 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.
PRO-TIP: Swing into Lola’s beforehand (or after) for for warm-up dinner and drinks!!
GLOBAL GROOVES: SAULT + UK SOUL TRIBUTE with DJ PHIL MONEY
DJ Phil Money salutes modern soul from the UK, with a focus on the incredible music of SAULT.
ABOUT GLOBAL GROOVES: Wanna get away?! Every Thursday we celebrate music from around the world with our Global Grooves night, presented by Fernet-Branca! 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! Plus all night we have have our Thursday $20 Hi/Lo Five Special: 3 Tacos, 1 Toña, 1 shot of Puntagave Mezcal!
RCC SAFER BAR FUNDRAISER
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Safer Bar is a sexual violence prevention and bystander intervention training for the service industry. We love our local nightlife spaces and want them to be fun, inclusive, and safe(r) for everyone! Learn more about the work we do at www.saferbar.org! We’ll be donating proceeds for a mocktail for the evening plus you can win great prizes on our Spin of the Day wheel, hosted by our pals from Dancing Goat!
Donate to support RCC's Safer Bar program HERE.
VINYL LISTENING PARTY: NINA SIMONE - "I Put A Spell On You”
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, plus our new Thai-Fi Wings on special!
SIDECAR CRAFT & GROOVE WITH ELLIE BRAUN
GET TICKETS HERE. Tin embossed photo frame will be taught by Ellie Braun in our Sidecar Lounge. Ellie is a Madison-based artist working in a variety of mediums. She enjoys teaching people new skills and connecting with community. She also offers classes in sewing, ceramics, and stained glass out of the Bodgery. The price includes arts materials, the lesson, and a special cocktail.
TUESDAY CHEAP DATE NITE
Every Tuesday is our weekly Cheap Date Nite where you can single, double, triple date (booth life 🙌) or join us for a swanky friends night out in our cozy intimate vibes! Order from our full menu or take advantage of our $60Date Nite Package: 1 Dumpling Dish, 1 Pizza, 1 Bottle of Wine. To set the mood juuust right, we 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 ❤️
MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ ESTEBAN (CHI)
Every Monday we showcase 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! PLUS it’s $2 off our J. Henry & Sons Wisco Gold Rush cocktail every Monday! Dine with us, drink with us, groove with us…because every Monday needs a little bit of Motown!
FUNK/BOOGIE/DISCO with DJ B•P LAR
DJ B•P•LAR is back in the booth for a Saturday night set of funky house, disco, boogie and more. Come vibe with us! Late night street tacos start at 9pm, full menu served until 12am!
CLASSIC JAZZ & SOUL HOUR with PCAROLDACTYL
Join Pcaroldactyl for an all vinyl set of classic jazz selections blended with smooth soul, expertly curated to perfectly soundtrack your Saturday night dinner and drinks. Expect everything from Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, as well as Al Green, Sam Cooke & more. Designed for vibe, guaranteed to groove!
FUNKY FRIDAY with DJ CALEB WESTPHAL
Caleb Westphal's special edition of Funky Friday will feature all 45s of sixties proto-funk and soul funk and early seventies funk.
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! Late night street tacos start at 9pm, full menu served until 12am!
THE MELTING POT with CHUCK MONEY
Ford’s Gin presents Veteran Madison DJ Chuck Money who 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. $2 off any Ford’s Gin menu cocktails 4-6pm!
SIDECAR KARAOKE THURSDAYS with DJ GANSETT
Our popular karaoke night happens EVERY THURSDAY in our Sidecar Lounge starting at 7pm presented by Nosotros Tequila & Mezcal! 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. Click Here to see our Sidecar Karaoke snacks and cocktail menu!
PRO-TIP: Swing into Lola’s beforehand (or after) for for warm-up dinner and drinks!!
GLOBAL GROOVES with DJ ANKUR MALHOTRA
Wanna get away?! Every Thursday we celebrate music from around the world with our Global Grooves night, presented by Fernet-Branca! 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! Plus all night we have have our Thursday $20 Hi/Lo Five Special: 3 Tacos, 1 Toña, 1 shot of Nosotros Tequila!
VINYL LISTENING PARTY: STEELY DAN TRIPLE PLAY
We were going to just play Steely Dan’s “Can’t Buy A Thrill”…and then our pal Paul Gordon said we should also play Aja and Gaucho. Join us to hear all 3 incredible albums back to back to back on our premium HiFi system starting at 8:00pm!
ABOUT LISTENING PARTIES: 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, plus our new Thai-Fi Wings on special!
TUESDAY CHEAP DATE NITE with DJ BUNK
The first Tuesday of each month, DJ Bunk is in the booth for Cheap Date Night spinning swoony jazz and soul grooves from the 6-9pm…
Every Tuesday is our weekly Cheap Date Nite 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 Nite 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 ❤️
NAKED MUSIC NYC with SEVENSUGARS
SevenSugars takes you on a tour of iconic NYC record label Naked Music’s catalogue of funky and soulful house and downtempo grooves! Late night tacos, kitchen open until 12am!
ROADMASTER DAVE’S 45s FUNK & SOUL SPIN
The first Saturday of each month finds Dave Leucinger aka “45 Dave” in the booth to showcase his incredible collection of 45 RPM records! Expect a lighter touch of ‘60s soul, funk, and doo-wop with a few hits and a lot of rarely-heard cuts – all tailored to let folks sip and dine smooth atmospheric ambiance of the past! 🎵