What to do in Madison this weekend: Live on Queen, Kitty Palooza and more Isthmus Picks – Isthmus

Cardinal Bar grand opening week, June 20-24: Change is inevitable, but there are certain elements of Madison that should just stay the same. And one thing that should stay the same is that the Cardinal Bar should always be on the ground floor of the old Cardinal Hotel at 416 E. Wilson St. — and once again, it is. The legend begins in 1974, when Ricardo Gonzalez bought and rejuvenated the space that became a gathering spot for both the gay and Cuban communities, and anyone interested in Latin music and dance. After a stint as Nomad World Pub, the space is back as The Cardinal. One of the first events to return was a weekly Latin jazz concert by Tony Castañeda and crew, every Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. During the grand opening week that show is joined by a Nick Nice-spun dance party called “The Cardinal Thru the Ages” on Friday at 9 p.m.; Orquesta SalSoul del Mad takes…