Cafe Carpe

Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats. BEN MERENS is a singer, troubadour, and storyteller.  He likes to combine all three roles, take audience suggestions, and write songs “on the spot.” Ben also plays originals and well-known covers in never-heard-before ways. Many know Ben from his 21 years on Wisconsin Public Radio. He currently broadcasts weekly on […]

ATTENTION:  The summer fling of the Delta variant has us once again rethinking how to do safely do our business. The small space of the listening room prevents any reasonable distancing.  For the safety of everyone, and to protect the performers who cannot mask while performing, we will be requiring mask wearing in the backroom, […]

JEFFREY FOUCAULT is gracing us with a hometown visit, carrying stories from his trip with fellow-Jeff Bezos. Buy tickets right here.  Likely to sell quickly- NOTA BENE- After discussion with Jeff, the following decision was made: The room will be crowded, and the Delta variant seems to be working overtime,, so we are requiring proof […]

Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats. Masks are required in the confined space of our listening room, and recommended elsewhere when not eating or drinking. Anyone not familiar with the music of BILL STAINES is in for a special treat. Singing mostly his own songs, he has become one of the most popular and durable […]

ATTENTION- Be sure to stay tuned for updates. The Delta variant is having a summer fling which may last past the summer, and we will be adapting.  Since the backroom space is so small, and will be really crowded on this night, the band has requested for their safety that all attendees bring proof of […]

This will take place in our parking lot. It is part of the Fort Chamber of Commerce Rhythm on the River Remix: Join us Saturday, August 21st from 10:00am to 6:00pm along the Rock River in Fort Atkinson for a “remix” of Rhythm on the River. This family-friendly, free event will feature five downtown venues […]

This will take place in our parking lot. It is part of the Fort Chamber of Commerce Rhythm on the River Remix: Join us Saturday, August 21st from 10:00am to 6:00pm along the Rock River in Fort Atkinson for a “remix” of Rhythm on the River. This family-friendly, free event will feature five downtown venues […]

ATTENTION: The summer fling of the Delta variant has us once again rethinking how to do safely do our business. The CDC recommends that vaccinated Americans return to wearing masks in indoor spaces in communities where coronavirus transmission is substantial or high, and Jefferson county, Wisconsin, is currently in the substantial category https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view, so we'll do our part. […]

ATTENTION: The summer fling of the Delta variant has us once again rethinking how to do safely do our business. The CDC recommends that vaccinated Americans return to wearing masks in indoor spaces in communities where coronavirus transmission is substantial or high, and Jefferson county, Wisconsin, is currently in the substantial category https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view, so we'll do our part. […]