Over two years in and the energy and good vibes at these nights are still off the charts! Grateful to all the DJs and dancers who've helped make Hot Flash such a special event.
Join us! Every first Friday from 7-9:30ish at @cardinalbarmadison - 21+/no cover! Early parties 4 eva ✌🏻🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
May Day! May Day! Hot Flash is back your monthly fix of throwbacks + early fun! Stoked to welcome guest @djciggy608 to help me set the mood for the evening, too.
Join @vocesdelafronterawi earlier that day at noon for the Day Without Immigrants/May Day Strong Rally at the Capitol to show your support for our immigrant friends and neighbors, then come dance it out with us from 7-9:30pm at @cardinalbarmadison . No cover, 21+. 🤘🏻❤️🔥
Stoked to throw down some harder, darker beats this Saturday (4/11) with my ol' pal @causticmf for the next edition of Anti-Social at @cruciblemadison ! I'll be sneaking in some throwback house and techno, too. Come excorcise your demons by dancing with us! 🤘🏻💕🔥
HOT FLASHERS! The April 3 edition is gonna be 🔥🔥🔥 I'll be out of town for this one 😭 BUT you'll be in excellent hands with long-time collaborater @djfuzzyduck and special guest, Madison legend DJ @nicknice ! They'll be holding it down with all the best throwback jams from 7-9:30ish as usual at @cardinalbarmadison
BONUS: Stick around after Hot Flash for a Y2K party courtesy of DJ @normalhuman27 🙌🏻💕
#EarlyParty #HotFlash #DanceParty #MadisonWI
Cocktails in the Conservatory was a whole VIBE. Thanks to @olbrichgardens for letting me play in such a beautiful space, and big love to everyone who came out and danced/sweated your hearts out with me. 💕🔥🤘🏻🌴
(First photo by @megananagem ❤️)
Sip cocktails in the tropical Bolz Conservatory and enjoy the beats of DJ Millbot! $15 (tickets sold in advance); must be 21+ to enter. Bars accept cash or card. All proceeds benefit the Gardens.
Purchase tickets in advance by time slot:
- 1st time slot: 6:45 - 8:45 p.m.
- 2nd time slot: 9 - 11 p.m.
- Arrive anytime during your scheduled time slot
- Guests exit the Conservatory at the conclusion of each time slot
- Want to stay for the whole event? Buy entry for both time slots
For tickets & more info, visit the link in our bio!
DJ Millbot (aka Emily Mills) is a longtime Madison DJ, musician, writer, and event organizer. They currently hold a residency at the Cardinal Bar with their monthly early dance party, Hot Flash (every first Friday from 7-9:30pm), and make frequent appearances at events like Hot Summer Gays. Whatever genre they're focused on, the goal is always to curate a fun, engaging musical flow and experience for all. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook @dj_millbot .
#CocktailsintheConservatory #Cocktails #DJ #BolzConservatory #Concert #Nightlife #MadisonWI #MadisonWisconsin
FRIDAY! Join me & @djfuzzyduck at the WELCOME SPRING edition of Hot Flash! Always early, always free, always hottt 🙌🏻🔥🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
7-9:30pm @cardinalbarmadison
#EarlyParty #DJs #Retro
If you've never been to Hot Flash, what can I say? You're missing out on the best dancefloor vibes in town (IMHO). Really grateful for this space we've created over the past 2 years!
Here's a little taste of the vibes from last night. We're here at @cardinalbarmadison every first Friday of the month! Come thru. ✌🏻💕🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
It's cold outside but always hottt on the dance floor at HOT FLASH 🔥🔥 We're back this Friday, Feb. 6 for another edition of the best early party in town. I'll be joined by the excellent @djfemmenoir and we'll be playing your fav throwback jams from 7-9:30pm at @cardinalbarmadison
Pull up to the bumper!
21+ // FREE 🤘🏻
Ring in the New Year with another high energy edition of Hot Flash! Join us for your favorite throwback dance jams from the '70s-'00s, always early, always free.
We've got a lot to shake off from 2025. It's also a good time to dance out your winter blues and set intentions for 2026. No more BS! Fight back! Party hard!
Friday, January 2 from 7-9:30pm at @cardinalbarmadison with your host, me/DJ Millbot 🔥🤘🏻🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Next gig is gonna be a real good one! Making my triumphant return to @cruciblemadison for their monthly masquerade dance party on Saturday, Dec. 20 - and it's choose-your-own adventure! For a costume lying around that you haven't had the chance to bust out yet/in a while? Anything goes! Let's dress up, ring in the solstice, and dance the night away together. ✌🏻💕💀
Costumes strongly encouraged but never required! 9pm / $8 / 21+ 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#DanceParty #CostumeParty #DJ #MadisonWI
