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Thursday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Friday 11:30am - 1:30pm 4:30pm - 9:30pm Saturday 4:30pm - 9:30pm

Cafe Carpe

Name: Cafe Carpe
Address: 18 S Water Street W, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, US
Telephone: +19205639391
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

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The Carpe offers an eclectic menu of hot foods, sandwiches, salads, and desserts, has regional microbrews on tap, and offers wine and mixed drinks.
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Hear the best in acoustic music in our renowned listening room. Enjoy our screened porch seasonally.

10/27/2026

Delighted to have award‑winning Amy Speace Thursday November 5 on her tour celebrating the release of her debut book of poetry The Cardinals. Each performance on the tour weaves together her songs, intimate storytelling, and live readings from the book, creating an immersive, literary‑musical experience. Her work has long been celebrated for its emotional clarity, literary depth, and unmistakable voice. Don't hesitate to get your tickets at https://cafecarpe.com/event/amy-speace-the-cardinals-tour-words-and-music/

Sh***un Hearts - Written by Amy SpeaceRecorded Live April 25, 2024...

10/24/2026

TONIGHT! Grace Pettis, Natalie Price, and Rachel Laven—Texas natives who now call Nashville home but carry the Lone Star spirit wherever they go. Each artist brings her own flavor of heartfelt storytelling, rich musicianship, and irresistible charm, creating a night of music that feels like a reunion of old friends. https://cafecarpe.com/event/tex-pats/

Song performed by The Texpats: featuring Rachel Laven, Natalie Pric...

10/23/2026

TONIGHT! This Friday October 23 up from Chicago: Singer/songwriter& guitarist AL DAY and electric guitarist VICTOR SANDERS . AL DAY has been hailed “Most Promising Songwriter” by Chicago Magazine and has appeared in clubs and colleges throughout the United States and on radio and TV shows such as WFMT’s “Midnight Special” and WTTW’s “Sound Stage.” His rich lyrics and poignant metaphors recall a Randy Newman-esque wit, with the sparse, but dead-on authority of a Tom Waits. Victor is “A master of mystery guitar. They will be joined by seasoned Madison bass player Kevin Clark.

10/22/2026

This Friday October 23 up from Chicago: Singer/songwriter& guitarist AL DAY and electric guitarist VICTOR SANDERS speak to the mystery of the world we are each trying live in and understand. Al’s rich lyrics and poignant metaphors recall a Randy Newman-esque wit, with the sparse, but dead-on authority of a Tom Waits. Victor’s influences stem from guitarists as diverse as Robert Fripp, Amos Garrett, Larry Carlton, and David Gilmour.

Together they create a collage of words and music, exploring the ongoing human condition, and the desire for grace and understanding, in a world filled with insurmountable obstacles and unanswerable questions. They will be joined by seasoned Madison bass player Kevin Clark. All this week's shows here:

10/21/2026

Check out Cam Pierce here this Thursday- https://cafecarpe.com/event/cam-pierce/

One day several years ago when I was enjoying some down time (very...

10/19/2026

Here's the hops for this week- another great assortment to sample.

ROUND ROBIN w/ TRICIA ALEXANDER October 21 @ 6:30 pm Round robin led by TRICIA ALEXANDER– (performer, poet, healer, “with a voice, music and lyrics that resonate the heart”) done informally, not from the stage, no microphones. This is a lovely […] $5

10/19/2026

Cam Pierce here for the first time this Thursday. "Just a love and a hungry passion to tell stories and exchange experiences with others through words, melody and the road. He is a songwriter, a teller of things, plain and simple. A man who works diligently at his craft." Show info at https://cafecarpe.com/event/cam-pierce/

An intimate live version of my song "Passing Train" off a Record I ...

10/17/2026

Tonight! JESS KLEIN Jess’s live shows are known for their intimate and soulful atmosphere. Whether solo with just her guitar or backed by a band, Jess performs with a raw, emotional intensity. Her emotive vocals, and poignant storytelling invite her fans on a journey through themes of love, loss, and resilience. She had some nice things to say about our place on her page. Show info at https://cafecarpe.com/event/jess-klein/

Vocals: Jess KleinPiano: Mark AddisonFilmed by Brian MendesReco...

10/16/2026

Saturday JESS KLEIN Jess’s live shows are known for their intimate and soulful atmosphere. Whether solo with just her guitar or backed by a band, Jess performs with a raw, emotional intensity. Her emotive vocals, and poignant storytelling invite her fans on a journey through themes of love, loss, and resilience. Show info at https://cafecarpe.com/event/jess-klein/

Vocals: Jess KleinPiano: Mark AddisonFilmed by Brian MendesReco...

10/15/2026

Tonight's the night for the Satchel Paige no hitter with Ruthie McQuinn in the infield and Nick Lang as catcher. Show at 8:00. Come as you are. Better than the Brewers.

Cover photo by Leroy "Satchel" Paige legendary pitchin...

Address

18 S Water Street W
Fort Atkinson, WI
53538

Opening Hours

Thursday	4:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday	11:30am - 1:30pm
	4:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday	4:30pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+19205639391

Website

http://www.cafecarpe.com/

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