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• Clean Room | Monday, June 19 | 8-11 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St., Madison | $5 | Rock n’ Roll a’la Ramones meets King Tuff, with emphasis on dino-jr-tones sounding guitar.

• Wisconsin Veterans Museum Trivia Night | Tuesday, June 20 | 7-8 p.m. | Wisconsin Veterans Museum, 30 W. Mifflin St., Madison | Free | Face off against fellow history buffs on general knowledge Qs.
• Madison Mallards vs. Fond du Lac | Tuesday, June 20 | 12:35 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | $6.08 | Tyler’s Amazing Balancing Act will perform at the ballpark.*

• Learn to Fish with WI DNR | Wednesday, June 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Wingra Park, 824 Knickerbocker St., Madison | Free | Anglers ages 16 and older will need a Wisconsin fishing license.
• Library in the Park | Wednesday, June 21 | 9:30-11 a.m. | Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Ave., Middleton | Free | Kids can choose a free book and “take and make” activity.

• Happy Hour with Wisconsin Microfinance | Thursday, June 22 | 4-6 p.m. | Drumlin Ridge Winery, 6000 River Rd., Waunakee | Free | Drumlin Ridge is donating $2 of every glass or bottle of wine sold to Wisconsin Microfinance at this networking event.

• Seltzer & Cider Fest 2023 | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 4-7 p.m. | Breese Stevens Field, 917 E Mifflin St, Madison | $45 | On a beautiful late-summer day, you’re invited to try local and national makers of hard seltzer, cider, tea, canned cocktails, canned mocktails, and more.*

• Juneteenth, which marks the end of institutional slavery in the US. It is a federal holiday, so expect closures, limited bus routes, and no trash pickup. Commemorate the day by checking out Melissa Harris-Perry’s virtual “Resilience, Reflection, and Joy” discussion.

• A Mexican restaurant will soon occupy the former HotelRed, now Stadium Loft apartments, on the corner of Monroe + Regent Streets. Camp Cantina, is set to open by mid-August. The space will undergo minimal renovations — think: painting, decor, and flooring. (Madison.com)

• This fall, the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra will launch “Musical Landscapes in Color,” a multi-year recording project that highlights the groundbreaking works of living composers of color. The performance titled “Harmony in Black” is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 13, with tickets available in early August. (Madison 365)

• The Madison area Parade of Homes is in full-swing. The parade-site homes are located at Arboretum Village in Waunakee and Windsor Gardens in Windsor. Running until Sunday, June 25, the Spring Parade of Homes is open Monday-Friday, 4-8 p.m., and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekends. (Channel 3000)

• Emanuel Scarbrough will receive the Annual Reverend Wright Human Rights Award at a Common Council meeting on Tuesday, June 20. Emanuel actively contributes to important community programs, such as the annual Back to School Celebration organized by 100 Black Men of Madison.

• Fact: Mammograms save lives. Learn more about your breast cancer risks, preventative steps, and updated guidance for when you should begin screenings and how often to get them by scheduling an appointment.*

• News flash: Your “high-yield savings” account may not actually be very high-yield at all. This account can grow your money at 11x the national rate without all the hassle. Learn more.*

• Independence Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time to stock up on Smirnoff Red, White & Berry to make the most festive drinks around. Bonus: In honor of the holiday, Smirnoff is also giving away a themed cooler bag with a built-in speaker. Enter to win.*

• Family history writing workshop
• Milkweed soup cooking demo and sampling celebration
• Multigenerational basket making workshop