RSVP for Safe Communities Annual Breakfast
Annual event, 8:30 am, 4/28, Black Business Hub. RSVP by 4/21.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
American Red Cross Blood Drive
9 am-1 pm, 4/21, appointments recommended.
Coffee with a Cop: North District
Meet North District officers.
Tuesday Morning Booktalks
Odyssey Project discussion of "Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts" by Margaret Atwood. Free/donations. RSVP.
Un Títere de Sangre Zapoteco
UW Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies puppet show/talk by Alejandro Jiménez Molina and Carolyn Kallenborn, Room 206. RSVP for Zoom option.
UW Softball
Doubleheader vs. St. Thomas.
The Man Died
UW African Studies Program screening of film adaptation of Wole Soyinka's prison memoir; director Awam Amkpa will participate in a Q&A after the film. Free.
Nail Trim Clinic
bad dog frida trims for dogs and cats, appointments available starting 4:30-6:45 pm, in the Barrymore. $15/dog benefits Lola's Lucky Day Rescue. RSVP for time.
Gratitude in Nature
Outdoor yoga and animal education presented by Madison Parks and Friends of Olin Turnville and Dane County Parks.
Learn to Nordic Walk
Madison Parks and Madison Nordic Ski Club class. Free, but RSVP.
Reentry Service Fair
Meeting with information on services & programs offered by community agencies for those returning to the community from prison.
Madison Board Games & Beer
Board games/card playing session, 5 pm third and fourth Tuesdays. Free.
Children's African Story Hour
UW African Studies Program storybook reading, activities and food, 5:30 pm Tuesdays, through 5/12. Free.
Tuesday Two-Shot
Madison 48-Hour Film Project social. Free.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Discussing resurfacing project on Highway 151 between I-39/90/94 and Sun Prairie, 5:30 pm, 4/21, Southwest Region Office, 2101 Wright St.
Jerry Fitzpatrick
5:30 pm Tuesdays. Free.
Angela Pelster
Discussing "The Evolution of Fire: Essays on Crisis and Becoming," essay collection, with Emily Callaci.
Isthmus 50 Fest: Smarter Than You Trivia
Madison trivia hosted by Paul Guse. $13.30 adv.
Keystone Plants and Soft Landings: Planting for Native Bees
Spring Lecture Series talk by Heather Holm. $15. RSVP.
Northside Bicycle Infrastructure: How to Get the Future we Want
Panel discussion, 6 pm, 4/21, Cool Bikes North, 1861 Northport Drive. Click through for link to Google Meet livestream option.
Verona Skatepark Concept Design
Public input workshop on planned new facility
Midnight Monarchs
Blues. Free/donations.
Madison West Coast Swing Club
Lesson 6:15 pm, open dance, 7-9 pm Tuesdays. $10.
Bingo
6:30 pm Tuesdays. Free.
Central Cinema Cinesthesia presents Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
Central Cinema Cinesthesia presents Kiss Me Deadly (1955)."In this atomic adaptation of Mickey Spillane’s novel, directed by Robert Aldrich, the good manners of the 1950s are blown to…
FreeMadison Common Council
Room 201. Zoom and webcast options available; click through for info.
Open Mic with Sam Sturtevant
6:30 pm Tuesdays, Locker Room. Free.
Quizmaster Trivia
6:30 pm Tuesdays. Free/donations.
Saber Combat Club
The Saber Legion Madison chapter sparring session, 6:30 pm Tuesdays. Free/donations.
Taproom Trivia
Hosted by Brews and Q's, 6:30 pm Tuesdays. Free.
Art Journaling with Katherine Simdon
Bring your journal, favorite supplies, and your bestie and join us for our monthly Art Journaling evening with Katherine Simdon at Dairyland! No prior experience necessary. Tuesday April 21st from
Free
Knit Club
Starting 04/21/2026 - A free sign-up, bring your own projects craft in community night
Free
Live Music: The Lowliest One, Deadset, Prairie Smoke
A stacked night in The Rigby’s Cavern Club: The Lowliest One, Deadset, and Prairie Smoke take the stage April 21. Come get loud‼️🔊🎵 Doors 8:30 - Music 9:15 💵 $10 or Pay What You Can
$10 or PWYC
Paint & Sip: DiY Happy Hummingbird Crushed Glass Suncatcher
We are so excited to host you for this resin event! Come spend some time with your friends and family, listen to music, sip, snack and have some fun!! Please note: All resin projects must stay in our
$75
Storytime for the Very Young
Read and play with your favorite baby or toddler! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills and…
FreeMadison Writing Assistance at Goodman South
The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing…
FreeAnjiPlayDate
*Note: this event takes place at the Lussier Community Education Center 55 S. Gammon Rd*Do your cooped-up kids need a warm, free place to run and be loud? Come experience Anji Play! In…
FreeNature Everywhere Madison - With Rooted
Potato Chia Pets - RootedIn this hands-on exploration of sprouting seeds, we will read the book “Sprout Seed Sprout”, learn about the life cycle of a seed, and make a…
FreeBaby Storytime
READ and PLAY with your favorite baby, ages birth to 17 months! Reading, singing, talking, and playing with your baby from the beginning is important because the roots of language are developing…
Free[FULL] One-on-One Computer Assistance
Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Looking for assistance with using a smart phone or downloading library eBooks and audiobooks? We offer free one-on-one sessions on Tuesdays and…
FreeMemory Screening with ADRC (15-minute appointments)
Memory screening is an important part of overall health, much like other routine health screenings. The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dane County (ADRC) is offering free and…
FreeAdult Knitting Group
Come on in and share tips or get advice. This group is not limited to knitters--crocheters and other fiber artists are welcome! Please bring your own supplies. All skill levels welcome.
FreeDream Bus at Lori Mann Carey Elementary
Visit the Dream Bus to browse books and other library materials, place or pick up holds, and sign up for a library card.…
FreeMunch Mobile Meals
The River Food Pantry's Munch Truck will be stopping outside Hawthorne onTuesdays from 3:45 pm to 4:05 pm.About River Food Pantry & Munch Truck…
FreeAfter-School Art with Amy
Join local artist Amy Mietzel for hands-on art projects! For ages 5-12.
FreeDream Bus at Bridge-Lakepoint-Waunona Neighborhood Center
Visit the Dream Bus to browse books and other library materials, place or pick up holds, and sign up for a library card.…
FreeMunch Mobile Lunch Van
The Munch Mobile Lunch Van will make a stop at Lakeview Library on Tuesdays. All people in and around the library can get a free lunch.
FreeMeadowridge Anime Club
Love anime or want to get into it? Watch an anime (title TBD), participate in an Asian snack tasting, play a game, or create a craft project. Check back in closer to the program date for more…
FreeSequoya Kids' Chess Club
Kids' Chess Club is for school-aged kids who know the basic moves of chess and want to practice their skills. Sessions begin with a 30 minute strategy or tactics lesson, followed by open game time…
FreeCooking with Chef Lily
Join The Kids Chef, Lily Kilfoy, for a cooking class for school-age kids and their families. Participants will learn about different foods, where they come from, how to follow recipes,…
FreeSocial Fabric Stitch Along
Cross stitch and needle arts have undergone a really cool revitalization and transformation over the past few years. With amazing patterns ranging from traditional-style samplers to Pokemon to…
FreeDream Bus at Monona Shores Apartments
Visit the Dream Bus to browse books and other library materials, place or pick up holds, and sign up for a library card.…
FreeHawthorne Library Contemporary Horror Book Club: 4/21: "Mongrels" by Stephen Graham Jones
Calling all bookish scream queens! Join us for reflective and spirited talks on today’s most possessing horror literature. We’ll explore themes of grief, memory, madness, revenge, faith, and…
FreeNational Library Week Film Screening of The Librarians
In honor ofNational Library Week, enjoy a special screening ofThe Librarianshosted in partnership with…
FreeForage Kitchen Yarn Crafting
Greetings! This week we're meeting at Forage Kitchen in Hilldale! It is located in the middle of Hilldale (in the cut-through section near Hollander), and serves healthy delicious grain bowls and sal...
Trivia Meetup @ Me&Julio in Fitchburg
Do you enjoy eating delicious TexMex cuisine while a stranger asks you random questions? Great! Come on in and join us for trivia night at Me&Julio! There's more than just Mexican food too. With burg...
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Trivia Night at The Lone Girl Brewing Company
Your Weekly Bar Trivia Challenge! Drink a beer, munch some food, and compete for glory & prizes! FREE to play!
Baby & Toddler Storytime (ages birth to 3)
READ and PLAY with your favorite baby or toddler! Reading, singing, talking and playing with your baby from the beginning is important because the roots of language are developing in a baby’s…
FreeScrabble at the Library
Attention word lovers: exercise your brain by playing Scrabble with other adults!
FreeMulti-Age Storytime
READ and PLAY together with children under age 5! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills and…
FreeWednesday D&D @ Pegasus Games
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, *Tales from the Badger Den*, at **Pegasus Games!** **New to** *Tales from the Badger Den*\*\*?\*\* Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den site ...
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Open Men's Circle 🐥
**Room 201** We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the do...
Music Wacko @ VFW Post 1318 "The V"
Join us at VFW Post 1318 "The V" for **Music Wacko, a unique spin on music bingo**. Starts at 7:00 but arrive a bit early so you are set to play. VFW posts are not just for veterans. All are welcome,...
Ravenous Rendezvous (Lunch): Thai Fusion
Join us for a tasty meal as we sample foods around Madison.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Muso Listening Room Series: Ravenswing
Join Ravenswing for a night of songs and tunes, both old and new, at Muso Madison!
Jack Norton
Travel back in time with Emmy Award winning songwriter Jack Norton for a concert of vaudeville blues and old-time music....
Free
Thursday D&D @Misty Mountain Games
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, *Tales from the Badger Den*, at **Misty Mountain Games!** **New to** *Tales from the Badger Den*\*\*?\*\* Visit the official Tales from the Badger De...
Shut up and Write! -- Madison North/East
**Details** Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you on Thursday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay,...
Shut Up & Write!® in Beaver Dam
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeti...
Think Fast Trivia @ VFW Post 1318 "The V"
Join Team Random Facts for **Think Fast Trivia, Madison's best trivia experience**. 80 fast paced questions organized in 8 categories, multiple choice or fill in the blank, audio and visual rounds as ...
Friday, April 24, 2026
Master Public Speaking & captivate any room with confidence — Online Event
This is a virtual workshop and will be conducted on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link and all instructions to join the workshop
WICRs State Convention 2026
Get ready to connect, learn, and have a blast with fellow College Republicans at the biggest state meetup of 2026!
Praise the Mic Gospel Karaoke
Come enjoy an evening of fellowship singing your favorite Gospel and Inspirational hits!
RSVP for Friday Fish Fry
Join us Friday's for drink specials, live music, and of course our fish fry and regular menu available until 10pm!
Working Draft's 8-Bit Anniversary Party
Working Draft is turning eight this year, so we are going to party 8-bit style. Think of your favorite things from an...
Free
Shakespeare's Measure For Measure
Shakespeare's taut drama of power, ambition, and control. Directed by Dustin J. Martin (SummerStage of Delafield) and featuring...
Free
Game Night! 21+
Use stairs to the right of main door. I'll post signs. Call if door is locked. 608-662-8776 & Yes the office building is the correct spot. Stop in for a night full of games. There will be a plethora ...
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Phresh Owt
300 free, in this economy!
JBC Public Cupping
A public cupping (coffee tasting) with the coffee professionals at JBC Coffee Roasters!
AUSTRALIA'S GIRLS NIGHT OUT THE SHOW® TAKEOVER IN MADISON, WI, USA!!
Experience the THUNDER of Australia's Ultimate Girls Night Out! TICKETS On Sale NOW! 21+ Doors 7pm Don’t miss the Best Girls Night Ever!!
Earth Day Every Day: Community Sustainability Fair & EV Show
This annual family-friendly fair includes live music, activities for kids, environmental exhibitors and owner-shown electric vehicles.
Madison, Wisconsin Scavenger Hunt
Join us for a fun-filled scavenger hunt adventure in Madison, Wisconsin.
Project Management Techniques Training Bootcamp in Madison, WI
Get certified in project management techniques at our classroom training and live virtual training!
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Madison, WI
North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter,...
Free
Shakespeare's Measure For Measure
Shakespeare's taut drama of power, ambition, and control. Directed by Dustin J. Martin (SummerStage of Delafield) and featuring...
Free
Saturday D&D at Game Haven
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, ***Tales from the Badger Den***, at **Game Haven!!** **New to *Tales from the Badger Den*?** Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den site to le...
🥞 🌈✨ Optional: Drag Bingo + Brunch | 608 Social Club (20s & 30s)
For anyone in the mood for something fun and a little more high-energy, there’s a drag bingo + brunch happening at Merchant! Miss Bianca Lynn Breeze is bringing bingo, performances, and a full show, ...
🍸✨ Chill Drinks + Meet New People | 608 Social Club (20s & 30s)
If you’re in your 20s or 30s and looking to meet new people in Madison, come hang out for a relaxed drinks night. This is a relaxed, social meetup with no pressure, no cliques, just good vibes and co...
Shut Up & Write! Madison Central Library
**Where:** Madison Central Library, Room 209 **When:** Every Saturday, 10:00 AM Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s ...
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Shakespeare's Measure For Measure
Shakespeare's taut drama of power, ambition, and control. Directed by Dustin J. Martin (SummerStage of Delafield) and featuring...
Free
FREE Sunday Ballet Class
Come dance with us and give Central Midwest Ballet’s classes a try! Open to all dancers ages 11+ including adults. These FREE...
Free
Lost Soul Jazz Band
Lost Soul Jazz Band A modern take on pre-war Jazz and roots music. A little bit of New Orleans, a whole lot of Madison.View...
Free
Sunday D&D @ Gamer's Library
Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers' League @ **Gamer's Library-Downtown Madison!!** **New to D&D Adventures' League?** Visit the Madison D&D Adventurers League site to learn more and for char...
Dungeons and Dragons and Drinks at Awildan Distillery
Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons & Drinks at Awildan Distillery **New to Madison D&D?** Visit the Madison D&D site to learn more and for character creation guidelines: [https://madisondnd.com/](https:/...
Monday, April 27, 2026
Monday D&D @ Noble Knight Games
Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers' League @ **Noble Knight Games!!** **New to D&D Adventures' League?** Visit the official D&D Adventurers League site to learn more and for character creatio...
Shut Up & Write! Madison Lakeside Cafe
**Where:** Lakeside Street Coffee House **When:** Every Monday, 10:00 AM Join us for an hour of writing! Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff...
Boulders Climbing: Downtown
You may fill out this waiver ahead of time to save time when you arrive: [https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver](https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver) This week we will be attending the Downto...
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Turning Small Wins into Big Business Growth with Katy Ripp
Jump start your morning at DreamBank with coffee, networking and entrepreneurial insights.
Hedda Gabler by Ibsen
A powerful drama of manipulation and motive by one of the greatest modern playwrights. Henrik Ibsen's blockbuster play about a...
Free
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Weekly Wine Wednesday Tasting
Discover new favorites every week!
90s Trivia at Garth's!
Test your 90s knowledge and vibe with us live at Garth’s for some rad trivia fun!
Wednesday D&D @ Pegasus Games
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, *Tales from the Badger Den*, at **Pegasus Games!** **New to** *Tales from the Badger Den*\*\*?\*\* Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den site ...
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Beginner's Workshop
Looking to start a yarn craft, but not sure where to begin? Then this, dear potential friend, is the meetup for you! This is one of our occasional Beginner's Workshops, which are set up mostly like ...
Open Men's Circle 🥚
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Album Club: The Beatles, Rubber Soul (1965)
With pick #35 on the Top 100, we turn to an album that quietly changed the direction of popular music: *Rubber Soul* by The Beatles. Released in 1965, *Rubber Soul* feels like the moment when The Bea...
Ravenous Rendezvous (Lunch): Kebabe Cuisine
Join us for a tasty meal as we sample foods around Madison. https://www.kebabecuisine.com/
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Shakespeare's Measure For Measure
Shakespeare's taut drama of power, ambition, and control. Directed by Dustin J. Martin (SummerStage of Delafield) and featuring...
Free
Thursday D&D @Misty Mountain Games
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, *Tales from the Badger Den*, at **Misty Mountain Games!** **New to** *Tales from the Badger Den***?** Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den si...
Shut up and Write! -- Madison North/East
**Details** Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you on Thursday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay,...
Shut Up & Write!® in Beaver Dam
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeti...
Friday, May 1, 2026
Cartas De Cuba
The UW-Madison Department of Spanish & Portugese presents María Irene Fornés's Cartas de Cuba. This play is free and open to the public.
Chris Duarte Group
To classify Chris Duarte simply as a Blues Man is an understatement. In his own words, “rockin’ blues” or ”punk blues” describes him best.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
PULSE 3.0: THE ISSUE FASHION SHOW
EXPERIENCE THE WORK OF 15 BRANDS AT THE PULSE OF MADISON'S FASHION REALM!
Half-Pint Resale Spring Sale
The Madison area’s largest children’s consignment sale, featuring tens of thousands of items for pregnant moms, expecting...
Free
Pinney Saturday Music Series - presenting the Madison Brass Band
Pinney LibraryCommunity Rooms A and B CombinedMay 2, 2026 | 11am - 12pm The Pinney Saturday Music Series welcomes performers on...
Free
May the Fourth Weekend
Happy Star Wars Day / Weekend! The Midichlorian count will be high at the taproom all weekend because: All Weekend -- We’re...
Free
Central Midwest Ballet's Spring Showcase
Featuring selections from classical ballet standards and new works created by local and regional artists. This family friendly...
Free
Saturday D&D at Game Haven
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, ***Tales from the Badger Den***, at **Game Haven!!** **New to *Tales from the Badger Den*?** Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den site to le...
🌿🤍 Arboretum Walk + Meet New People | 608 Social Club (20s & 30s)
Join us for a relaxed walk and a chance to connect with new people in a welcoming, low key space. We’ll walk about 2 miles at an easy pace and take time to chat along the way. Most people come solo, ...
Shut Up & Write! Madison Central Library
**Where:** Madison Central Library, Room 209 **When:** Every Saturday, 10:00 AM Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s ...
Devil Wears Prada 2 (And Dinner After)
🎬✨ **Movie Night + Dinner Hangout: *The Devil Wears Prada 2*!** ✨🍔 Ready for a stylish night out with great people, good food, and even better conversation? Let’s do it. We’re getting together to catc...
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Organizing in Homes and Duplexes
Come strategize with other tenants about neighborhood organizing in small buildings. In this one-hour session, we’ll break down...
Free
Sunday D&D @ Gamer's Library
Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers' League @ **Gamer's Library-Downtown Madison!!** **New to D&D Adventures' League?** Visit the Madison D&D Adventurers League site to learn more and for char...
Monday, May 4, 2026
Monday D&D @ Noble Knight Games
Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers' League @ **Noble Knight Games!!** **New to D&D Adventures' League?** Visit the official D&D Adventurers League site to learn more and for character creatio...
Shut Up & Write! Madison Lakeside Cafe
**Where:** Lakeside Street Coffee House **When:** Every Monday, 10:00 AM Join us for an hour of writing! Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff...
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Sweetgreen Yarn Crafting
Hello Friends! We have found a new location to add! And guess what it's ANOTHER place with food in bowls! I love those. Which is good, because they're a lot of the restaurants that fit our needs. This...
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Wednesday D&D @ Pegasus Games
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, *Tales from the Badger Den*, at **Pegasus Games!** **New to** *Tales from the Badger Den*\*\*?\*\* Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den site ...
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Open Men's Circle 🌻
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Ravenous Rendezvous : La Pollera Colombiana
Join us for a tasty meal as we sample foods around Madison. https://lapolleracolombianarestaurantwi.com/la-pollera-colombiana-restaurant/locations/
Thursday, May 7, 2026
[miabb tour] Madison The Rigby
Damien Liriano going on his [miabb tour] at Madison's The Rigby
![[miabb tour] Madison The Rigby](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1178149464%2F2992966673801%2F1%2Foriginal.20260222-194035?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&w=512&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.102&fp-y=0.041&s=28b08505ba8836d702ad3265a2f89388)
Nurse Appreciation Night at Drumlin Ridge Winery
A relaxed Nurse Appreciation Night at Drumlin Ridge Winery during Nurse Appreciation Week. Wine on us to say thank you.
Thursday D&D @Misty Mountain Games
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, *Tales from the Badger Den*, at **Misty Mountain Games!** **New to** *Tales from the Badger Den***?** Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den si...
Shut up and Write! -- Madison North/East
**Details** Join us for an hour of writing on thursday mornings! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you. Be it a book, blog, script, essay,...
Shut Up & Write!® in Beaver Dam
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeti...
Friday, May 8, 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Uncork Me Wisconsin 2026
Sampling of 100+ Wisconsin wines, meads, and ciders. May 9, Breese Stevens Field, Madison. 2:30PM (VIP) 3PM (Early Access) 4PM (GA) to 7PM.
Blind Tiger Night Market at Working Draft
Join us as we host our third Blind Tiger Night Market! Between 5-9pm, there will be something for everyone, including: — Over a...
Free
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Madison, WI
North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter,...
Free
Saturday D&D at Game Haven
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, ***Tales from the Badger Den***, at **Game Haven!!** **New to *Tales from the Badger Den*?** Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den site to le...
Shut Up & Write! Madison Central Library
**Where:** Madison Central Library, Room 209 **When:** Every Saturday, 10:00 AM Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s ...
I/O Arcade Smash Cancer Auction/Fundraiser
Please share the event and spread the word! Join us and help raise money for Gilda's Club Madison. Play some games, enjoy delicious pizza, bid on some items, and raise money for a great cause. We hav...
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Sunday D&D @ Gamer's Library
Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers' League @ **Gamer's Library-Downtown Madison!!** **New to D&D Adventures' League?** Visit the Madison D&D Adventurers League site to learn more and for char...
Monday, May 11, 2026
Monday D&D @ Noble Knight Games
Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers' League @ **Noble Knight Games!!** **New to D&D Adventures' League?** Visit the official D&D Adventurers League site to learn more and for character creatio...
Shut Up & Write! Madison Lakeside Cafe
**Where:** Lakeside Street Coffee House **When:** Every Monday, 10:00 AM Join us for an hour of writing! Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff...
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Call Me Karizma - Im No American Idol - US Tour 2026
Call Me Karizma - Im No American Idol - US Tour at The Annex!
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Wednesday D&D @ Pegasus Games
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, *Tales from the Badger Den*, at **Pegasus Games!** **New to** *Tales from the Badger Den*\*\*?\*\* Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den site ...
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Panera Yarn Crafting
Hello friends, This week we're going to patronize the Panera Bread on West Washington. They serve delicious sandwiches and overpriced cookies, as you probably know. Anyway, we are going to meet there...
Open Men's Circle 🌞
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Movie Club: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
Welcome to #33 on the Top 100, where we enter the locked wards of an Oregon psychiatric hospital and ask ourselves: who, exactly, is sane? Directed by Miloš Forman and based on Ken Kesey's landmark n...
Ravenous Rendezvous : Hot 'n Spicy
Join us for a tasty meal as we sample foods around Madison.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Thursday D&D @Misty Mountain Games
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, *Tales from the Badger Den*, at **Misty Mountain Games!** **New to** *Tales from the Badger Den***?** Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den si...
Shut up and Write! -- Madison North/East
**Details** Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you on Thursday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay,...
Shut Up & Write!® in Beaver Dam
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeti...
Friday, May 15, 2026
Passive Building Tour
Join us for a tour and learning more about a passive multi-family home in Madison.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Saturday D&D at Game Haven
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, ***Tales from the Badger Den***, at **Game Haven!!** **New to *Tales from the Badger Den*?** Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den site to le...
Shut Up & Write! Madison Central Library
**Where:** Madison Central Library, Room 209 **When:** Every Saturday, 10:00 AM Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s ...
Syttende Mai Festival (Stoughton)
[https://www.stoughtonfestivals.com/syttende-mai-festival-event-overview](https://www.stoughtonfestivals.com/syttende-mai-festival-event-overview) the address is one of the parking lots. text me when ...
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Sunday D&D @ Gamer's Library
Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers' League @ **Gamer's Library-Downtown Madison!!** **New to D&D Adventures' League?** Visit the Madison D&D Adventurers League site to learn more and for char...
Monday, May 18, 2026
Monday D&D @ Noble Knight Games
Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers' League @ **Noble Knight Games!!** **New to D&D Adventures' League?** Visit the official D&D Adventurers League site to learn more and for character creatio...
Shut Up & Write! Madison Lakeside Cafe
**Where:** Lakeside Street Coffee House **When:** Every Monday, 10:00 AM Join us for an hour of writing! Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff...
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Noodles Yarn Crafting
Hello friends, We're meeting at Noodles again! They are the same as always. You can try to knit with them if you order spaghetti. We'll be at the UNIVERSITY AVE (/Midvale) location, not any of the ot...
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Wednesday D&D @ Pegasus Games
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, *Tales from the Badger Den*, at **Pegasus Games!** **New to** *Tales from the Badger Den*\*\*?\*\* Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den site ...
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Open Men's Circle 🐑
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Thursday D&D @Misty Mountain Games
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, *Tales from the Badger Den*, at **Misty Mountain Games!** **New to** *Tales from the Badger Den***?** Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den si...
Shut up and Write! -- Madison North/East
**Details** Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you on Thursday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay,...
Shut Up & Write!® in Beaver Dam
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeti...
Friday, May 22, 2026
Saturday, May 23, 2026
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Madison, WI
North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter,...
Free
Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...
Free
Saturday D&D at Game Haven
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, ***Tales from the Badger Den***, at **Game Haven!!** **New to *Tales from the Badger Den*?** Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den site to le...
Shut Up & Write! Madison Central Library
**Where:** Madison Central Library, Room 209 **When:** Every Saturday, 10:00 AM Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s ...
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Sunday D&D @ Gamer's Library
Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers' League @ **Gamer's Library-Downtown Madison!!** **New to D&D Adventures' League?** Visit the Madison D&D Adventurers League site to learn more and for char...
Monday, May 25, 2026
Monday D&D @ Noble Knight Games
Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers' League @ **Noble Knight Games!!** **New to D&D Adventures' League?** Visit the official D&D Adventurers League site to learn more and for character creatio...
Shut Up & Write! Madison Lakeside Cafe
**Where:** Lakeside Street Coffee House **When:** Every Monday, 10:00 AM Join us for an hour of writing! Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff...
Boulders Climbing: Downtown
You may fill out this waiver ahead of time to save time when you arrive: [https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver](https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver) This week we will be attending the Downto...
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Wednesday D&D @ Pegasus Games
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, *Tales from the Badger Den*, at **Pegasus Games!** **New to** *Tales from the Badger Den*\*\*?\*\* Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den site ...
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Chocolate Shoppe Yarn Crafting
Alright! It's a bit early in the year, and I'm scheduling this back in March, so we're very much gambling on the weather here, but assuming it's still nice out (and society hasn't collapsed or whateve...
Open Men's Circle 🦢
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Book Club: The Wings of the Dove, Henry James (#26, 1902)
With pick #26, we travel to early-1900s London and Venice, into a world that is elegant and formal on the surface but ruthless underneath. Where what is said and what is meant are rarely the same thin...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Thursday D&D @Misty Mountain Games
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, *Tales from the Badger Den*, at **Misty Mountain Games!** **New to** *Tales from the Badger Den***?** Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den si...
Shut up and Write! -- Madison North/East
**Details** Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you on Thursday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay,...
Shut Up & Write!® in Beaver Dam
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeti...
Friday, May 29, 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Cornish Tea with Kathleen Ernst
Visit the Site That Inspired Ernst’s Murder Mystery Narrative Enter the world of Mining for Justice—literally! Join talented...
Free
Saturday D&D at Game Haven
Welcome to the Dungeons & Dragons Organized Play, ***Tales from the Badger Den***, at **Game Haven!!** **New to *Tales from the Badger Den*?** Visit the official Tales from the Badger Den site to le...
Shut Up & Write! Madison Central Library
**Where:** Madison Central Library, Room 209 **When:** Every Saturday, 10:00 AM Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s ...
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Sunday D&D @ Gamer's Library
Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers' League @ **Gamer's Library-Downtown Madison!!** **New to D&D Adventures' League?** Visit the Madison D&D Adventurers League site to learn more and for char...
Monday, June 1, 2026
Shut Up & Write! Madison Lakeside Cafe
**Where:** Lakeside Street Coffee House **When:** Every Monday, 10:00 AM Join us for an hour of writing! Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff...
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Freedom’s Journey:A Juneteenth Conversation w/Opal Lee & Dr. Charles Taylor
An inspiring Juneteenth conversation with Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," and historian Dr. CharlesTaylor. In-person & livestream
An Evening with Larry Meiller in Madison
You’re invited to a special evening celebrating Larry Meiller’s incredible career on WPR!
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Shut up and Write! -- Madison North/East
**Details** Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you on Thursday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay,...
Shut Up & Write!® in Beaver Dam
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeti...
Friday, June 5, 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Shut Up & Write! Madison Central Library
**Where:** Madison Central Library, Room 209 **When:** Every Saturday, 10:00 AM Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s ...
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Monday, June 8, 2026
Shut Up & Write! Madison Lakeside Cafe
**Where:** Lakeside Street Coffee House **When:** Every Monday, 10:00 AM Join us for an hour of writing! Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff...
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Open Men's Circle 🥥
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Album Club: Michael Jackson, Off the Wall (1979)
Many of us know that *Thriller* (#12 on the Top 100) made Michael Jackson the biggest pop star on earth. But three years before that masterpiece, there was *Off the Wall* (#36 on the Top 100). Releas...
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Shut up and Write! -- Madison North/East
**Details** Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you on Thursday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay,...
Shut Up & Write!® in Beaver Dam
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeti...
Friday, June 12, 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Open Men's Circle 🌊
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Monday, June 22, 2026
Boulders Climbing: Downtown
You may fill out this waiver ahead of time to save time when you arrive: [https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver](https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver) This week we will be attending the Downto...
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Open Men's Circle 🌡️
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Movie Club: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
With pick #34 on the Top 100, we travel back to 1937 and to something that had genuinely never existed before in America: a feature-length animated film. Walt Disney's gamble was so widely doubted tha...
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Open Men's Circle 🗽
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Open Men's Circle 🦅
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Saturday, July 18, 2026
The 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl - Madison
90s or Y2K—who takes the crown? Join the ultimate decade showdown in Madison on July 18th!
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Open Men's Circle ⚾
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026
Boulders Climbing: Downtown
You may fill out this waiver ahead of time to save time when you arrive: [https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver](https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver) This week we will be attending the Downto...
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Open Men's Circle 🏐
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Friday, July 31, 2026
Sugar Maple Music Festival 2026
Two-day outdoor festival in Madison that celebrates American roots music and dance through performances, workshops, and jam sessions.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Open Men's Circle 🍹
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Open Men's Circle 🍨
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Friday, August 21, 2026
Monday, August 24, 2026
Boulders Climbing: Downtown
You may fill out this waiver ahead of time to save time when you arrive: [https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver](https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver) This week we will be attending the Downto...
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Open Men's Circle 🍦
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Library Yarns Stitch group
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another fiber or needlecraft, please join us at a (mostly) weekly, drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. Meet up with other fiber art enthusia...
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Open Men's Circle 🍂
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Open Men's Circle 🍁
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Open Men's Circle 🔥
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Monday, September 28, 2026
Boulders Climbing: Downtown
You may fill out this waiver ahead of time to save time when you arrive: [https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver](https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver) This week we will be attending the Downto...
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Open Men's Circle 🥮
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area. ...
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
Boulders Climbing: Downtown
You may fill out this waiver ahead of time to save time when you arrive: [https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver](https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver) This week we will be attending the Downto...
Monday, November 23, 2026
Boulders Climbing: Downtown
You may fill out this waiver ahead of time to save time when you arrive: [https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver](https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver) This week we will be attending the Downto...
Monday, December 28, 2026
Boulders Climbing: Downtown
You may fill out this waiver ahead of time to save time when you arrive: [https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver](https://www.bouldersgym.com/signinwaiver) This week we will be attending the Downto...