Events

Events this week: May 2

Hi there,

The "on our radar" section is making a triumphant return to the newsletter this week. Due to the finite limits of time and space, I had to pause it for a while. But it's back now! Three cheers for being able to think more than one week ahead.

— Sam

Monday, May 2

A Conversation with Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell, UW–Madison’s spring 2022 Public Affairs Journalist in Residence. 6 p.m. Virtual. Free.
Aimee Mann, Jonathan Coulton at Stoughton Opera House. 7:30 p.m. $50. 🟠
Leon Bridges at The Sylvee. Music at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $69.50.

Tuesday, May 3

Star Wars Trivia at The Rigby. 7-9 p.m.
Public Domain Movie Night: Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women (1968) at Bierock. From IMDb: “Astronauts landing on Venus encounter dangerous creatures and almost meet some sexy Venusian women who like to sun-bathe in hip-hugging skin-tight pants and seashell brassieres.” 8 p.m. Free.
Grown Up Improv Show at the High Noon Saloon. Classic improv games and more in two whole acts of hilarious improv comedy. Show at 7:30 p.m. $15.
Alec Benjamin at The Sylvee. Music at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29.50.

Wednesday, May 4

La Follette Forum: American Power, Prosperity, and Democracy at Monona Terrace. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 🟠
The Wednesday Dane County Farmers’ Market on the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 8:30 a.m - 1:45 pm
Evan and Tom Leahy at Olin-Turville Park. Irish folk/rock due. Part of Friends of Olin Turville Spring Concert Series. 6-8 p.m. Free.
“Beat the Brewer” at I/O Arcade Bar. Play the Great Lakes Brewing brewing team in a game of your choice. If you win, you get a free beer. 6-9 p.m.
81355, Supa Friends at High Noon Saloon. Music at 8 p.m. $10 advance, $12 doors. 🟠
Three Days Grace at The Sylvee. Music at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

Thursday, May 5

Mix & Mingle with the Out Professional Engagement Network at The Rigby.
Bake-Along with The Baked Lab. Virtual baking workshop. 6 p.m. Free.
Geoff Brady & Friends at Gates of Heaven. 7 p.m. Free. 🟠
Ben Rector at The Sylvee. Music at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

Friday, May 6

Gallery Night at venues all around town. Organized by MMoCA. 5-9 p.m. Gallery shows and artist talks.
Wild At Heart at UW Cinematheque. 7 p.m. Free. 🟠
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes at The Barrymore. 7 p.m. Tickets start at
Control, Traindodge at Revolution Cycles. 7 p.m. 🟠
Ron's Supper Club, No Tagbacks, Educational Davis at The Rigby. Music at 8 p.m. Belated CD-release show for Educational Davis' 2020 album, Navigation 🟠

Saturday, May 7

Hill Farms Spring Art Walk & Sale. 30+ artists. 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
UW Family Gardening Day. Hands-on activities with seeds, plants and soil. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free.
Madison Makers Spring Market. Vendors set up at area bars and breweries. No admission fees. See full map of participating locations here. 12-5 p.m.
A Tour of the Mounds of the Mendota State Hospital Grounds. Usually off-limits to the public. 1 p.m. Free.
Communication Arts Spring 2022 Showcase at Union South Marquee. 7 p.m. Free. 🟠
WORT FM Benefit at North Street Cabaret. 7 p.m. $10 advance, $12 doors. 🟠
Kassa Overall, Rob Dz at Arts + Literature Laboratory. Music at 7 p.m. $20 advance, $25 doors. 🟠
Drake White at the Majestic. Show at 8 p.m.