La Vuelta Espana 2026 Watch Party

August 22 -September 13 9AM -Noon (Note: we are closed Monday and Tuesday)

The 2026 Vuelta a España route is out, and with seven summit finishes and almost 58,000 metres of climbing, it might be the toughest edition the race has ever seen. Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar has never won it and is hoping to join the Elite 8 who have won all three grand tours.

Chess Night Every Thursday Starting

6 PM - 8 PM-ish

Friends Applaud is introducing our weekly Chess Night!

Thursday 6 PM -8PM starting August 13th. Open to all skill/experience levels. Come for a joyful and inquisitive atmosphere. Bring your board if you have one or use ours.

If you have the the guts beat the hosts, Erik or Sacha, for a free beer.

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Chess tournament Thursday, September 10th, 6 PM

8 minute timed games.

$5 entrance fee.

$100 cash prize for the Winner.

Catfish Stephenson

‍ ‍(Ben Leigh had to cancel so we’re bringing in Catfish !)

Saturday, August 29th

6 PM -8 PM

Outdoors in the back Courtyard - No Cover

6 PM - 8 PM No Cover

‍ ‍Angela Puerta

Saturday, September 5th

6 PM -8 PM

Outdoors in the back Courtyard - No Cover

Happy Birthday Marcia!!!

Angela Puerta combines traditional Latin American sounds with modern pop, rock, and tropical beats.

Learn all about her

Ced on Guitar

Saturday, September 12th

Noon - 2 PM. No Cover.

Ced's instagram

Park Street Piano Kids Performance

Saturday, September 19th

Noon -1 PM ( A short performance, be on time!)

These kids are learing to play right around the corner from Friends Applaud and have decided to take the stage for a legendary neighborhood performance!

Learn about Park Street Piano

Ced on Guitar

Saturday, September 26th

6 PM - 8 PM. No Cover.

Ced's instagram

Friday Fish Boil in our back courtyard

September 25th.

Tickets go on Sale September 1st at the restaurant.

Join 50 Mile Foods and Friends Applaud for a grand Wisconsin tradition. Information about tickets will come closer to the event.

Learn about 50 Mile Fish LLC

Shy Guy

Wednesday, October 21st

7 PM - 9PM. No Cover.

Indoor Show

Singer Songwriter - Al Day

Guitar - Victor Sanders

Bass - Kevin Clark

Alex & Emily

October 24th

6 PM-8 PM. No Cover.

Outside on the Back Courtyard Stage

Outdoor Show (Inside if there’s bad weather),

DJ Wangzoom

More shows to be announced

6 PM - 8 PM No Cover

Outdoor Show (Inside if there’s bad weather)

As a staple in Madison's DJ scene since 2012, Wangzoom has shared his eclectic and engaging sonic selections at locations ranging from Nattspil to MMoCA to The Sylvee. Each set is uniquely curated to contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, suited specifically for the time and place of the event. Listeners at Friends Applaud can expect a wide range of auditory treats, including trip hop, indie folk, broken beat and jazz, to accompany their melty raclette sandwiches and handcrafted beverages.

DJ Wangzoom's instagram