FUNKY FRIDAY: BEASTIE BOYS EDITION with BRIAN GILLESPIE
Brian Gillespie, legendary owner of Galaxy Sound Company, takes us on a tour of Beastie Boys and friends!
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. Late night street tacos start at 9pm, full menu served until 12am!
VINYL DEPARTMENT DINNER HOUR with TJK
DJ TJK swings by from Milwaukee for a tasty set of jazz, funk, soul, nu-disco, boogie...old to new, popular to underground. All to soundtrack your Saturday evening dinner and drinks! Let there be vibe…
70s & 80s ST. PADDY'S PARTY with DJ RENO'S SOUL
Join Milwaukee’s DJ Reno’s Soul for a Saturday night St.Paddy’s Day throw down! He’ll take you on a tour of some of his best 70s and 80s vinyl to get the party groovin for your late night dinner and drinks! Late night tacos after 9pm!
MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJs DCVIII
Every Monday we present a 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! 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
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 ❤️
SIDECAR MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT
Join us and our friends from Dream Day Entertainment for our first ever trivia night in the Sidecar Lounge! In true Lola’s fashion, we’re calling all music fanatics as we’ll be focused on music trivia from the 90s and 00s! And since it’s St. Paddy’s Day we’ll have a special Irish twist (lookout U2 and Cranberries fans!). Doors open at 6pm, sign-ups at 6:30 and trivia starts at 7pm!
PRO-TIP: Nourish your brain with dinner and drinks next door at Lola’s before trivia!
VINYL LISTENING PARTY: HERBIE HANCOCK - “Head Hunters”
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 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 Nosotros Tequila!
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!!
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. Late night street tacos start at 9pm, full menu served until 12am!
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.
THE GROOVE with DJ BRUCE BLAQ
Join DJ BruceBlaq every 3rd Thursday for The Groove: 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.
AUGUST AUX NIGHT
August Shop presents: AUGUST AUX night featuring funky electronic and downtempo grooves for your late night vibes! Late night street tacos start at 9pm, full menu served until 12am!
MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ COMMANDO
Every Monday we present a 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! 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
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 ❤️
MONTHLY WESTERN WEDNESDAY with MISS MEMPHIS & THE LADY IN BLACK
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.
SIDECAR LOUNGE DRAG BINGO NIGHT
Welcome to Drag Bingo in our Sidecar Lounge with the most fabulous queen in the game, Loretta Love-Lee! Test your luck to win prizes like Lola’s swag, gift cards, a free cocktail or vinyl! Doors open at 6:30 and bingo starts around 7pm. Admission is subject to capacity! We’ll have cocktails and snacks available throughout but pro-tip: grab dinner or drinks next door at Lola’s before or after bingo!
VINYL LISTENING PARTY: NOAH KAHAN - “Stick Season”
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 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!
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!!
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. Late night street tacos start at 9pm, full menu served until 12am!
FUNKY FRIDAY: NU-GROOVE with DJ AZZA
For DJ Azza’s special edition of Funky Friday, groove to the sounds of artists like: Kali Uchis, Amber Mark, Kaytranada, Sade, Leon Bridges, Mac Miller, The Weeknd, FKJ, Tom Misch, Disclosure
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.
BIG BANDS & BEYOND with GRANDMA CYD
Join Grandma Cyd for a set of big band jazz and crooner vibes to soundtrack your Saturday night dinner and drinks…designed for vibe, guaranteed to groove!
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!
MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ NATE ZUKAS
Every Monday we present a 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! 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
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 ❤️
EASTER VINYL LISTENING PARTY: BAD BUNNY - “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS”
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!
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!
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.
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. Late night street tacos start at 9pm, full menu served until 12am!
VINYL LISTENING PARTY: MAMA DIGDOWN'S BRASS BAND
Hear Mama Digdown’s Brass Band’s new album, “Brass Jackson” — a tribute to Michael Jackson!
Brass Jackson rewires the circuitry of some of the King of Pop’s biggest hits. The album features 10 original arrangements from his landmark solo years in the 1980s and 1990s, including “They Don’t Really Care About Us,” “Baby Be Mine,” and “Why You Wanna Trip on Me.” More than a decade in the making, the double LP brings brass band grit and swagger to these iconic songs.
Following the listening session, Mama Digdown’s will perform selections from the album live. The Brass Jackson LP will be available in Madison for the first time at the event.
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!!
VINYL LISTENING PARTY: CAROLE KING - “Tapestry”
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 MOVIE PARTY: The Big Lebowski
The Dude Abides in the Sidecar Lounge on Wednesday March 11th as we toss on our robes, listen to some Creedence tapes, sling some White Russians, and celebrate perhaps the greatest comedy film ever made: The Big Lebowski. Doors open at 6pm, movie starts at 7pm and admission is subject to capacity. White Russian drink specials and a costume contests to win a $100 Lola’s gift card! PLEASE NOTE: All guests are required to be housebroken.
ABOUT MOVIE PARTIES: Sure we like music, but we also like MOVIES! We’re back with another MOVIE PARTY in our Sidecar Lounge, presented and handpicked by our new pals from Four Star Video Rental! A celebration of cinema in a lively social setting, specialty cocktails, snacks, free popcorn and great vibes.
TUESDAY CHEAP DATE NITE
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 ❤️
MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ FUZZY LOGIC
Every Monday we present a 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! 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!
FUNKY FUTURE 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 of funky breaks and future jazz! Late night tacos after 9pm, kitchen open until 12am!
JAZZOLOGY with LANDOLOGY
Landology (aka Josh Landowski) is a music encyclopedia…and with a deep history in the Madison music scene he’s jumping back in the booth for a jazz and soul focused vinyl set to kick off your Saturday night dinner and drinks! Jazzy beats. Warm treats.
FUNKY FRIDAY: 80s LADIES with DJ KELLY AIGLON
Kelly Aiglon takes you on a special edition tour of Funky Friday with an all vinyl tribute to music from ladies in the 80s!
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
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. Late night street tacos start at 9pm, full menu served until 12am!
HARRY STYLES LISTENING PARTY
On February 18th we were lucky enough to host one of two official listening parties in the U.S. for the new Harry Styles album, “Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally”!
In case you missed it, you can see some of the photos HERE, but you’re also invited to hear the album at 11pm on Thursday March 5th for our “PLAY IT BACK DANCE PARTY” where the first 50 guests will receive an official Madison Listening Party poster! Come hear that album in full for the very first time on our premium HiFi sound system! Admission is first come first served and subject to capacity!
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!!
JAPANESE CITY POP with THEIRRY ENNUI
The first Thursday of each month is 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!
VINYL LISTENING PARTY: SILK SONIC - “An Evening With Silk Sonic”
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 ❤️
MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ NICK NICE
Every Monday, J. Henry & Sons presents a showcase of 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!
**SOLD OUT** QUEEN BEY & POP DIVA DRAG BRUNCH
***SOLD OUT!***
ON-SALE FRIDAY 1/16 AT 10AM: 10:00AM BRUNCH • 1:30PM BRUNCH
WE’RE BACK with the 4th installment of our popular drag brunch series on Sunday March 1st! This time we celebrate the one, the only BEYONCÉ!
Assemble your crew and get in formation as we celebrate Queen Bey and other Pop Divas featuring 4 of Wisconsin’s best Drag Queens, DJ Nick Nice and brunch fit for a queen provided by Executive Chef Evan Dannells!
👑 Drag Queens performances from Bianca Lynn Breeze, Shanta Chanel Infiniti-Sanchez, Mercedes Benzova and hosted by Loretta Love-Lee!
🥞 Pop Queen Brunch from Lola’s co-owner and Exec Chef Evan Dannells
🎧 DJ Nick Nice spinning the music of Beyoncé and Pop Divas!
🔔 TWO SHOWS at 10:30 and 1:30! TICKETS ON-SALE Friday January 16 at 10am at the link above!
🔔 NOTE: 20% gratuity will be added to your brunch bill! This is a 21+ event.
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!
MARTINI TIME with MISS MEMPHIS & THE LADY IN BLACK
Join DJs Miss Memphis & the Lady in Black spinning an all vinyl mix of 50s era “champagne orchestra” jazz and standards featuring lush orchestrations, perfect for sipping Saturday martinis! Think Jackie Gleason, Bert Kaempfert, Engelbert Humperdinck, Lawrence Welk and Frank Sinatra. Let us soothe your soul!
FUNKY FRIDAY: GOLDEN ERA HIP-HOP with DJ SWADETRACZ
DJ Swadetracz takes us on a tour of 80s, 90s and early 00s golden era hip-hop!
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. Late night street tacos start at 9pm, full menu served until 12am!
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. Late night street tacos start at 9pm, full menu served until 12am!
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 + BLOOD CANCER UNITED FUNDRAISER with DJ DH
For this special edition Thursday we’re helping our friends from Blood Cancer United raise money for the fight against cancer featuring a 50/50 raffle, and $1 from every Manhattan and Old Fashioned to support the cause!
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!
VINYL LISTENING PARTY: TYLER CHILDERS - “Purgatory”
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!
MONTHLY WESTERN WEDNESDAY with MISS MEMPHIS & THE LADY IN BLACK
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.
TUESDAY CHEAP DATE NITE
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 ❤️
MOTOWN MONDAYS with DJ COMMANDO
Every Monday, J. Henry & Sons presents a 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!
AUGUST AUX NIGHT with DJ MITCH RYAN
August Shop presents: AUGUST AUX night featuring Mitch Ryan spinning funky electronic and downtempo grooves for your late night vibes! Late night street tacos start at 9pm, full menu served 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.