Events: Oct. 4-10

How about a yarn shop hop? Food truck night? Open mic comedy?

Hi there!

I hope everyone finds something interesting in this week's events post.

I've been sorting through the feedback we've gotten over the past couple of weeks, and there's a clear need for us to include more kid-friendly events.

Here are some more go-to resources for people with young kids at home:

• Madison Mom is a local blog that has great suggestions for anyone who takes care of kids.
• The Madison Public Library system has tons of recurring events at branches across the area.
• The Madison Children's Museum also features a lot of recurring events, and many are free.

Do you have more suggestions for where to find kid-friendly events? Send them to contact@madisonminutes.com.

- Sam

Multi day

• Dream Summit. Wednesday and Thursday. Motivational keynotes & workshops presented by American Family Insurance’s DreamBank. Speakers include Tan France, Glennon Doyle, and the Property Brothers. Virtual. Free.
• MadTown Yarn Shop Hop. Friday through Sunday. Self-guided tour of area yarn stores and related businesses. Free.
• Autumn Color Train Rides at Mid-Continent Railroad Museum, located about one hour from Madison. Saturday and Sunday. Adult $22, senior $20, 3-15 years old $12, 2 and under free.
• Tour the new MYArts building, which is home to the Madison Youth Choirs and Children’s Theater of Madison. Saturday and Sunday. Pre-registration required. Free.

Monday, Oct. 4

• Tequila for Tatas fundraiser benefiting the UW Carbone Cancer Center at Tri-North Builders in Fitchburg. Margaritas, appetizers, raffle. 4-7 p.m. $30.
• Open Mic Comedy Night at the Bur Oak. 7-10 p.m. Free.
• Concert: Grandpa's Elixir at The Malt House. 7 p.m. No cover.

Tuesday, Oct. 5

• Wisconsin Innovation Awards ceremony at Memorial Union. 5:30 p.m. $40.
• Panel: “Invest in community, not cops! A Black women’s panel for defunding police.” Organized by Freedom Inc. 6 p.m. Virtual. Free.
• Madison city council Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Virtual.
• “Carnival of Souls” screening at Bierock. From IMDb: “After a traumatic accident, a woman becomes drawn to a mysterious abandoned carnival.” 8 p.m. Free.

Wednesday, Oct. 6

• Food cart night at North Star Park. 5-8 p.m. Free. Food carts include Cultura Cali, Jakarta BBQ Station, Vengan Pa'Ka, and Cool Sweet Treats.
• Author talk: “We Will Always Be Here” with Jenny Kalvaitis and Kristen Whitson at Monona United Methodist Church. Book “explores the rich and diverse history of LGBTQ+ activism in Wisconsin.” Virtual option. 6:30 p.m. Free.
• “Ema” screening at MMoCA. From IMDb: “A couple deals with the aftermath of an adoption that goes awry as their household falls apart.” 7 p.m. Free for members and those 18 or younger, $7 for non members.
• '90s Pop Culture Trivia at Bierock. 7 p.m. Free.
• Author talk: "Madison in the Sixties" with Stu Levitan. 7 p.m. Virtual. Free.
• Storytime in the Park at Elver Park with Madison Public Library staff. 6:30 p.m. Free.
• “Jumanji: The Next Level” screening at Elver Park. From IMDb: “The gang is back but the game has changed… players will have to brave parts unknown from arid deserts to snowy mountains, to escape the world's most dangerous game.” 7 p.m. Free.
• Presentation: "Winged Sentinels: How Birds are Coping with Climate Change." Virtual and in-person at the UW Biotechnology Center. 7 p.m. Free.

Thursday, Oct. 7

• Panel: “Can Ranked-Choice Voting Work in Wisconsin?”. Organized by the UW Elections Research Center. 8 a.m. Free.
• Read to a Dog at Sequoya Library. Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and read aloud to a furry friend. 3:30-5 p.m. Free.
• Headshot Happy Hour at Boardman & Clark. Networking and professional headshots. Organized by Habitat Young Professionals. 5:30 p.m. HYP members $45, non-members $50.
• “Beat the Brewer” at I/O Arcade Bar. Play the Third Space brewer team in a game of your choice. If you win, you get a free beer. 6-9 p.m.
• Concert: Porter Robinson at the Sylvee. Doors: 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. $42.50 advance, $45 at door.
• “Justin Bieber: Our World” advance screening at Memorial Union. From IMDb: “Lead-up to Justin Bieber's first full concert in three years and his New Year's Eve show in 2020 on the rooftop of the Beverly Hilton.” 7 p.m. Free.
• Comedy Showcase at North Street Cabaret. 7:30–9:30 p.m. $10 advance, $15 cash at door.
• Concert: Ryley Walker with Motel Breakfast at Memorial Union Terrace. 8-11 p.m. Free.

Friday, Oct. 8

• Wisconsin Tech Month networking event at US Bank Plaza. 12-3 p.m. Free.
• Book Reading: “What's Good? A Memoir in Fourteen Ingredients” at Garver Feed Mill. 6 p.m. Free.
• Forward Art Prize Ceremony & Women's Work Reception at Giant Jones Brewing Company. 6-8 p.m.
• “Poetry Speaks: A response to ‘Caja de visiones’” at MMoCA. 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Concert: Call Me Karizma and Justin Stone at The Annex at The Red Zone Madison. Doors at 7 p.m. $15.
• Comedy+ at Crucible Nightclub. “Stand-up comedy PLUS a little sumpin sumpin.” 👀 7 p.m. $10.
• Comedian Paula Poundstone at Overture. 8 p.m. $29.50+. All ages.
• Concert: Supa Friends w/ Marcus Porter + Juciee Monroe, part of the Mad Lit event series, on the 100 block of State Street. 8-11 p.m. Free.
• Concert: OHMME with Abigail Arkley at Memorial Union. 8-10 p.m. Free.

Saturday, Oct. 9

• Redistricting Reform with the Madison West Kiwanis. Hosted by Fair Maps Wisconsin. 10-11 a.m. Virtual.
• Thriller Dance Class with instructors from Variations Dance Studio at Winnequah Park in Monona. 10 a.m. $35, includes beer and pizza.
• Oktoberfest Pub Crawl. Check-in at 10 a.m. at Whiskey Jacks. $5 stein, $5 refills.
• Octoberfresh Vintage Market at Robinia Courtyard. 11a.m. - 4 p.m. Featuring 20 vendors, food, and drinks.
• Bark Scoot and Boogie benefitting Shelter from the Storm Pet Rescue at Spay Me! Clinic. Drinks, music, food, auction. 2-8 p.m. $10 for adults, kids are free.
• “The Incredibles” screening at Bordner Park. From IMDb: “A family of undercover superheroes, while trying to live the quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world.” 6 p.m. Free.

Sunday, Oct. 10

• Jim Erickson plays jazz piano during brunch at Cafe Coda. 12-1:30 p.m.
• Family Nature Walk at UW Arboretum. 1-2:30 p.m. Free.
• German Beer Brew Off at Karben4 brewing. 10+ chilis and 10 German-inspired beers. Help select the winner. 1-5 p.m.  $25.
• “Save SSM Midwifery” rally at St. Mary's Hospital - Madison protesting the closure of SSM’s midwifery practice. 3-5 p.m.
• Groove Roulette Live. Four musicians from different local bands come together and improvise unique and original music for a couple hours. Doors. 6 p.m. show at 6:30 p.m. $10.