Lake Vista Café Events
Live @ Lake Vista
Lake Vista Café – Monona Terrace Rooftop Gardens
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Free & Open to the Public
Join us at Lake Vista Café on the rooftop for live music in a relaxed atmosphere. Lake Vista Café will have a menu featuring delicious fare and drinks for purchase until 7 p.m., including buy one get one free appetizer from 4 – 6 p.m.
If inclement weather, performance will be canceled.
CARISA
(Folk/ Jazz/ Bedroom Café)
CANCELED DUE TO HEAT ADVISORY
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Lake Vista Café – Monona Terrace Rooftop Gardens
(If inclement weather, performance will be canceled)
carisa’s music is best categorized as bedroom cafe. It hints at some of her influences, primarily bossa nova, folk, and jazz. Her lyrics are often straight from the pages of her journal and are always autobiographical in some way.
LOUKA
(Singer-songwriter/ guitarist)
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Lake Vista Café – Monona Terrace Rooftop Gardens
(If inclement weather, performance will be canceled)
Louka Patenaude is a veteran of the Madison music scene and is a performing guitarist, teacher, songwriter and composer. His music is grounded in acoustic roots with influences from jazz, classical and old world Mediterranean traditional music. An award-winning musician, Louka’s performed on stage with the Madison Symphony Orchestra, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, and many notable jazz artists.
MARK CROFT DUO
(Singer Songwriter)
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Lake Vista Café – Monona Terrace Rooftop Gardens
(If inclement weather, performance will be canceled)
Mark Croft is a multi-award-winning singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist who has always been unafraid to break the genre barriers. Croft takes inspiration from a variety of musical styles and blends them into his own Roots, Rock & Americana-based approach to songwriting, infusing soulful performances with infectious rhythms and unforgettable melodies. He is joined by violinist extraordinaire and long-time sideman, Jon Vriesacker, who also shares his talents on mandolins & electric guitar.