🍦 Food and drink

• Brat Stand | Brats, burgers, grilled chicken, and corn on the cob
• BBQ Stand | Smokehouse sandwiches and sides

• Badger Market | Convenience store snacks and premade options
• Carte | Sandwiches and made-to-order salads
• Daily Scoop | Madison’s very own Babcock ice cream
• Der Rathskeller | Classic bar food in a German bier hall setting
• Der Stiftskeller | Craft beer and wine by the glass
• Lakeview Lounge | Family-style pizzas, apps, and a variety of local beer and wine
• Peet’s Coffee | Bakery, sandwiches, and cafe sips
• Strada | Wood-fired pizzas

🛶 Activities

🗓️ Events

• Madison’s Funniest Comic Competition | Wednesday, April 17 | 9 p.m. | Comedy on State, 202 State St., Madison | $10 | Doors open at 7:30 p.m., so arrive early to secure a seat for round one of this competition.

• Studio Night | Thursday, April 18 | 5-10 p.m. | Imaginary Factory, 1401 Northern Ct., Madison | Cost of purchase | Enjoy a beverage, free art supplies, and an assortment of snacks while doodling at the bar.

• Midwest Horse Fair | Friday, April 19-Sunday, April 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison | $20-$45 | Horse around at the nation’s largest fair of its kind featuring rodeos, blacksmithing, and shopping.
• Slushii | Friday, April 19 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Liquid Madison, 624 University Ave., Madison | $20-$30 | Dance into the weekend to the beats of DJ Slushii at this 18+ show.

• Spring Clean-Up Day | Saturday, April 20 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | San Damiano Monona, 4123 Monona Dr., Monona | Free | Volunteers are needed for yard work and picking up trash on the grounds and along the shoreline of Lake Monona.
• Delta Market 4/20 | Saturday, April 20 | 3-8 p.m. | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E. Badger Rd., Madison | Cost of purchase | Enjoy beer, food, and shop from a curated selection of local artisans.

• Stand-Up Science Presents: Volcano | Sunday, April 21 | 4 p.m. | Crucible, 3116 Commercial Ave., Madison | $12-$15 | Scientist-turned-standup comedian Ben Miller explores volcanology, entomology, and Hawaiian history.
• 2024 Night to Remember | Sunday, April 21 | 5-8 p.m. | Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr., Madison | Free | Heartland Church invites individuals with disabilities for a night of dancing, games and a red carpet walk.

1. Visit our new self-service advertising portal, purchase a “Newsletter Promo,” and look for an email confirmation.
2. Request a run date (and we’ll confirm it).
3. Submit your key points + best horizontal photo.

• The Alliant Energy Center could soon look a lot different. Redevelopment proposals include plans for exhibition hall improvements, a new central plaza, an indoor soccer facility, and a multi-use entertainment arena. Decisions could be made by July. (WKOW)

• Metcalfe’s Market, Madison’s family-owned grocery store for over a century, is under new ownership. Michigan-based SpartanNash will purchase Metcalfe’s by the end of this spring. The store will retain its local flavor and Metcalfe family members will continue working for the company. (Cap Times)

• The UW-Madison women’s volleyball team will play at the Fiserv Forum in the Women’s College Volleyball Showcase on Sunday, Sept. 1 + Monday, Sept. 2. The Badgers will play teams from Stanford, University of Minnesota, and University of Texas. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, April 18 at 10 a.m.

• This is a bright idea. Instead of issuing citations for a headlight or turn signal being out, UW-Madison police will now give out free repair vouchers at participating local auto repair shops.

• The Biergarten at Olbrich Park is now open for the season. With craft beer, ciders, seltzers, and locally sourced food (we’re looking at you, giant pretzel with Dusseldorf mustard), it’s open daily with a 9 p.m. last call.

• The largest solar canopy in the state is on top of the coming UW Health Eastpark Medical Center on Madison’s east side. The 2,064 solar panels will generate enough power to run the proton therapy branch of the center opening in October. (WKOW)

• The Sun Prairie Killer Bees hockey team has suspended operations due to administrative and financial issues. The Bees’ inaugural season started with a bang in February as part of the Union Hockey League. Ownership is looking for other opportunities.

• The BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin is addressing inclusivity issues in birding by distributing birding backpacks to centers and schools in Madison and Milwaukee. Each backpack includes binoculars and localized field guides for kids and adults. (Channel 3000)

• Thinking about your dream home? Victory Homes can help Madisonians build a custom home with a personalized plan created by their team of in-house designers. Meet the team and schedule a tour of a model home. Happy house building, Madison.*

• Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

What is it?

• Increase connectivity between parks via pedestrian, bike, and water trails
• Improve and preserve the unique ecosystems in conservation parks
• Promote winter recreation opportunities
• Preserve and enhance historic parks
• Prioritize acquisition of land adjacent to existing parkland

Drop-in sessions

• Thursday, April 25 | Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr.
• Thursday, May 2 | Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave.
• Thursday, May 9 | Madison Parks Lakeside Offices, 330 E. Lakeside St.