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Things to Do in Madison Today
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
82 events · Updated April 21, 2026 at 8:33 AM
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...