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Vivian Lark Presents: Cabaret Noir

Doors: 7:00 PM
$15
21+

Crucible is thrilled to welcome back Vivian Lark, who has crafted another magnificent edition of Cabaret Noir, a 90 minute cabaret show featuring professional Madison-area performers. An elegant evening of burlesque entertainers and vocalists with live accompaniment. Song selections explore...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Doors: 11:00 PM
$8, $13 under 21
18+

Are you prepared to swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh - erotic nightmares beyond any measure, and sensual daydreams to treasure forever? We certainly hope that you are, because you are cordially invited to take part in...

Masquerade: Second Halloween

Doors: 9:00 PM
$8
21+

We've had Halloween, yes, but what about SECOND Halloween? Does the thought of waiting six more months for Halloween fill you with sorrow? Us too, so we're throwing a second Halloween party in April! Dress in whatever halloween costume you'd...

Crucible Karaoke

Doors: 6:00 PM
None
21+

The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.

Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...

Cherry Popper's Depraved Shenanigans!

Doors: 6:30 PM
$12
21+

Attention all weirdos, silly people, lovers of the strange! We have a show for you! Cherry Popper’s Depraved Shenanigans is a burlesque show that celebrates the weird, silly, fun-loving, bonkers - all for the purpose of being true to ourselves...

Insidious: Resurgence

Doors: 9:00 PM
$5
21+

EBM Worldwide and Crucible present:
Insidious: Resurgence
April 24, 2025
$5 cover, 21+, 9 PM doors
Welcome to a mid-week dance party! Join us for a night of Hard Dance, Psytrance, Techno, Industrial music and more! The beats are guaranteed...

Deviance

Doors: 9:00 PM
$12 if dressed /$20 street clothes
21+

This is a NO PICTURES OR RECORDINGS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED event. This includes the dungeon, taproom, patio, AND bathrooms. This also includes selfies. There are no exceptions! Violators will be escorted out by security.

Deviance is a 21+ monthly...

Ronnie Stone W/ Insula Iscariot and Spy the Night

Doors: 7:00 PM
$12/15
21+

Ronnie Stone seems to have traveled from both the past and future simultaneously, bringing with him a unique style of contemporary synth-pop that seamlessly blends nostalgia with the bleeding-edge of modern dance music. The NYC-based producer and multi-instrumentalist writes and...

All Heritages in Motion

Doors: 7:00 PM
$25
21+

Hey y’all—did you catch Heritage in Motion: Part 1?
It was our powerful Black History Month production at Crucible Nightclub—and it was nothing short of amazing. Because of the love and support it received, we’re back with Part 2—this time...

Crucible Karaoke

Doors: 6:00 PM
None
21+

The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.

Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...

Oh, My! A Stand-Up & Burlesque Variety Show

A comedy variety spectacle blending stand-up, burlesque, and more.
Doors: 6:30PM
$15 Advance | $20 DOS | $5 cash with student ID
18+

On May 9, Crucible Madison and Cheshire Cat Comedy present Oh, My! A Stand-Up + Burlesque Variety Show, featuring hilarious and saucy acts from all across the Midwest.

Followed at 9pm by Video Rewind dance night DJed by Nick Nice...

Kazha w/ Queen of Dreams and Trash Pandas!

Doors: 7:30 PM
$10
21+

Kazha are joined by Madison locals Queen of Dreams and Trash Pandas!

Kazha is a rock band founded by Japanese singer-songwriter Kazuha Oda (Kazha) and guitarist Hideki Matsushige in 2009. Kazuha is a classically trained singer who has worked in...

Ego Likeness w/ Klack

Doors: 7:00 PM
$15/20
21+

Ego Likeness, formed in 1999 in Baltimore, Maryland by artist/musician Steven Archer and writer/vocalist Donna Lynch, is a dark-electronic project, combining elements of goth, industrial, rock, and dance music.

Klack makes EBM and New Beat, of the old style. Very...

Crucible Karaoke

Doors: 6:00 PM
None
21+

The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.

Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...

Crucible Karaoke

Doors: 6:00 PM
None
21+

The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.

Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...

Brand Spankin Newbie Night!

Doors: 6:30 PM
$10
21+

The second Brand Spankin’ Newbie Night is May 22nd! We have a full cast of brand new performers trying out burlesque for either the first time, or with only a couple performances under their belt. Presented by Cherry Popper (yes...

Crucible Karaoke

Doors: 6:00 PM
None
21+

The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.

Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...

Charming Disaster w/ Combo Noir and Leah Brooke

Doors: 7:00 PM
$15/20
21+

Charming Disaster is a goth-folk musical duo based in Brooklyn, NY, formed in 2012 by Ellia Bisker and Jeff Morris. Inspired by the macabre humor of Edward Gorey and Tim Burton, the murder ballads of the Americana tradition, and the...

Crucible Karaoke

Doors: 6:00 PM
None
21+

The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.

Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...

MAKE AMERICA GAY AGAIN: A Comedy Show

An ultra-queer drag and comedy show
Doors: 6:30PM
$15 Advance | $20 DOS | $5 cash with student ID

Best of Madison winner Cheshire Cat Comedy brings back its hit show with a scintillating lineup of queer stand-up and drag performers as they unite to MAKE AMERICA GAY AGAIN at Crucible Madison on Thursday, June 5.

Hosted by the...

Anti-Social Presents: Aurelio Voltaire w/ Panic Priest!

Doors: 9:00 PM
$20/25
21+

Often described as a modern-day renaissance man, Aurelio Voltaire is an accomplished singer-performer, author, and creator of films, animation, toys, and home decor.

As an internationally touring musician for nearly 30 years, Voltaire is at the forefront of the Gothic...

Crucible Karaoke

Doors: 6:00 PM
None
21+

The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.

Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...

The SoapGirls w/ Mumbumper and tba

Doors: 7:00 PM
$15/20
21+

The SoapGirls are not just a band  they are a movement. Formed by sisters Noemie and Camille Debray, this genre-defying alternative rock duo has been inseparable both personally and creatively since early childhood. Their story is one of raw talent...

Crucible Karaoke

Doors: 6:00 PM
None
21+

The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.

Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...

Blades of Steel

Doors: 6:00 PM
see ticket link
21+

3 days of skull fracturing metal and once again most the bands have never ir rarely play in Madison, Wisconsin

Cancer (UK/Spain)
Atrophy
Vicious Rumors
Morta Skuld
Molder
Siren
Adamantis
Mean Mistreater
Bray Road
Antagonizor
Breakker