• Spring Gallery Night | Friday, May 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Downtown Madison | Free | Stroll through downtown’s latest exhibitions and stop into various participating businesses for some shopping.

• Dia de los Niños | Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Boys & Girls Club - Allied Family Center, 4619 Jenewein Rd., Fitchburg | Free | All families are invited to celebrate Children’s Day with interactive activities, food, and art.
• Backyard Gourmet | Saturday, May 4 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Bruce Company, 2830 Parmenter St., Middleton | Free | Taste truffle bars from Seattle Chocolate Company while browsing garden goodies.

• Monroe Street Farmers Market | Sunday, May 5 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Edgewood High School (parking lot), 2219 Monroe St., Madison | Free | Shop fresh produce and home goods from your favorite local vendors at the first market of the year.
• Spring Kite Fly-In | Sunday, May 5 | 1-3 p.m. | Anderson County Park, 914 Union Rd., Oregon | Free | Go fly a kite with the help of the Wisconsin Kiters group.

• Personal Archiving Lab | Monday, May 6 | 2-4 p.m. | Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin St., Madison | Free | Drop in for a tutorial on digitizing analog materials like home movies, audio cassettes, and photographs.
• Service Industry Night | Monday, May 6 | 4-8 p.m. | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E. Badger Rd., Madison | Cost of purchase | Get a discount on a much-needed pint if you work in service, hospitality, education, or healthcare.

• South Owen Drive, between Regent and Hillcrest Drive, will be closed for reconstruction starting Monday, May 6 until Sunday, Sept. 1. The City will be replacing sewer lines and asphalt and adding new curbs and sidewalks.

• The Live on King outdoor music series is canceled this year due to “production logistics and sourcing.” There will, however, be a Live on Queen indoor event at The Sylvee on Friday, June 21, hosted by Bianca Lynn Breeze.

• The Madison Public Library Foundation’s new online store is open. You can support the library and show your bookworm pride with T-shirts, mugs, tote bags, and more swag.

• Metro Transit’s summer youth pass program will soon return for its fourth year. Madison Metropolitan School District will distribute free summer bus passes to students in grades 6 through 12 towards the end of the school year to “make it easier for kids this summer to enjoy everything Madison has to offer.”

• Mint Mark will close at 1929 Winnebago St. this Saturday, May 4, in anticipation of its relocation. The grand reopening will take place in mid-June (date TBD) at its new spot in The Standard (1874 E. Washington Ave.).

• Lettuce rejoice. The Sun Prairie Farmers’ Market kicks off this Saturday, May 4. The market, at 1 Cannery Square, is open from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday through October.

• Hummingbirds are returning to the 608. Though they winter in Central America they return to Wisconsin in late spring. The best ways to attract them to your yard is with a hummingbird feeder filled with sugar water and/or planting flowers like Fire Bushes, Orange Marigolds, and Zinnias. (Wisconsin State Journal)

• Drink Up Week — our annual celebration of Madison’s vibrant beverage culture — is coming July 22-July 26. If you’re a local business, you’re going to want to get in on the buzz. Be our exclusive presenting sponsor and advertise your brand with us during Drink Up Week.

• Thinking about your dream home, but aren’t sure where to start? Victory Homes can help. Their team of in-house designers can create a personalized design if you’re looking to build a custom home. Get inspired by exploring one of their model homes (available to tour every weekend, or by appointment).*

If you’re not attending

• Friday, May 10 | 5:30 p.m. | Kohl Center, 601 W. Dayton St.
  
• Saturday, May 11 | 12 p.m. | Camp Randall, 1440 Monroe St.

If you’re attending

• Noisemakers
• Flags, banners, and signs
• Bags larger than 8.5x11 in.
• Food and beverages
• Strollers