The Plan

• Boathouse
• Concession stands
• Outdoor amphitheater
• Story walk highlighting the voices of the Ho-Chunk Nation

The Future

• “Orlando” | Thursday, April 18-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | Mitchell Theatre - Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave., Madison | $9-$26 | Based on the novel by Virginia Woolf, UW-Madison’s Department of Theatre and Drama’s play is about the poet Orlando as they strive to find love and authenticity.
• Slothrust | Thursday, April 18 | 8 p.m. | High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington Ave., Madison | $20-$22 | The celebrated cover artists take classics and make them their own, whether it be Al Green or Ginuwine.

• The Hunt | Friday, April 19-Sunday, May 12 | Times vary | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County, 2059 Atwood Ave., Madison | $25 | Get your team together for a county-wide scavenger hunt that benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County.
• Kosa Spring Emergence Dance Party | Friday, April 19 | 7-11 p.m. | Kosa Spa at Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison | $10 | Feel some good vibes at a dance party with tunes from DJ Aqua Soul.

• Spring Ice Show Party | Saturday, April 20 | 11 a.m.; 3 p.m. | Madison Ice Arena, 725 Forward Dr., Madison | $12-$15 | Enjoy the talents of the Figure Skating Club of Madison.
• Madison Softball Team Name Announcement | Saturday, April 20 | 5 p.m. | Orpheum Madison, 216 State St., Madison | Free | Join Madison Softball as they unveil the team’s name and logo with treats, activities, and guest appearances before their first game.

• Several Questions with Nate Chappell | Sunday, April 21 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Gib’s, 1380 Williamson St., Madison | $10 | Chuckle over this interview-style talk show with comedian Nate Chappell where guests do their best to answer very silly questions.

• The Madison Common Council has new leadership. District 10 Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole was selected the new president, becoming the first Latina to hold the office. District 1 Alder John W. Duncan is the new vice president.

• Bravo. The new Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Center for Music is officially open. We toured the facility recently — take a look inside. (WMTV)

• A Wisconsinite is coming back home. The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s new director is UW-Madison grad Baker Prindle, who will start Thursday, May 9, replacing Christina Brungardt. Previously, Prindle ran the Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum at California State University, Long Beach. (Cap Times)

• A few Wisconsin brewing companies are named on the Brewers Association’s list of the Top 50 Producing Craft Brewing Companies in 2023. In the 608, New Glarus Brewing Co. and Minhas Craft Brewery clinched the No. 11 and No. 29 spots, respectively.

• What would you rename Southside Elementary? The Madison Metropolitan School District wants your ideas. Proposals can be submitted online by 10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30.

• The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and Monona’s park shelters are now open for the season.

• Calling all innovators and entrepreneurs. Forward Festival, Wisconsin’s largest technology and entrepreneurship festival, taking place in August, is accepting submissions for events until Wednesday, May 15. Events should be related to entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity.

• Kickoff Celebration | Friday, April 19 | 1-6:30 p.m. | Discovery Building, 330 N. Orchard St. | An engaging lineup of lectures and performances.
• ASM Earth Day March | Saturday, April 20, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Library Mall, 715 State St. | March to the Capitol building.
• Spring Fest | Sunday, April 21, 1-5 p.m., Eagle Heights Community Garden, 3016 Lake Mendota Dr. | Enjoy crafts, live music, and food.