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…
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Upcoming free events from April 21, 2026
46 events · Updated April 21, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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
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Knit Club
Starting 04/21/2026 - A free sign-up, bring your own projects craft in community night
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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…
FreeWednesday, April 22, 2026
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…
FreeThursday, April 23, 2026
Jack Norton
Travel back in time with Emmy Award winning songwriter Jack Norton for a concert of vaudeville blues and old-time music....
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Friday, April 24, 2026
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...
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Shakespeare's Measure For Measure
Shakespeare's taut drama of power, ambition, and control. Directed by Dustin J. Martin (SummerStage of Delafield) and featuring...
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Saturday, April 25, 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,...
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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
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...
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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...
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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...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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...
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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
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Half-Pint Resale Spring Sale
The Madison area’s largest children’s consignment sale, featuring tens of thousands of items for pregnant moms, expecting...
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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...
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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...
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Central Midwest Ballet's Spring Showcase
Featuring selections from classical ballet standards and new works created by local and regional artists. This family friendly...
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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...
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Saturday, May 9, 2026
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...
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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, 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...
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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...
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