Ride the Drive, a free community event by City of Madison Parks Division, returns tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event promotes alternative methods of transportation by closing select streets to motor vehicles. Stroll through six park hubs, and enjoy free activities, food, and entertainment along the way.
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The Dinner Detective | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | DoubleTree Madison East | $66 | Actors from the show are hidden in the audience, and it will be your job to solve the mystery.
Oregon Straw Hat Players presents “Mamma Mia!” | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Oregon Performing Arts Center | $15-$20 | The local theater group will bring the classic Greek musical to life.
Ice Cream Boat Float | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 4-6 p.m. | Wingra Boats | You scream, I scream, we all scream before we paddle out to an ice cream barge for treats with the family.
Yoga Up On Tap | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 3-5 p.m. | Delta Beer Lab | $35 | Start with a plank pose and end with a pilsner pose.
Plan Ahead
Good Vibes: A Comedy Show | Friday, Aug. 16 | 7 p.m. | The Cardinal Bar | $5-$20 | Laugh along to a lineup of some of the Midwest’s best comics, headlined by New York City-based comedian Liam Nelson.
Madison Taco & Margarita Festival | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Alliant Energy Center | $13-$88 | Enjoy margarita and taco vouchers + watch live professional wrestling.
You’re invited to relive your camp days with crafts, games, competitions, and campfire songs while enjoying local food trucks, craft beer + and other beverages.
Want to make your camping experience the real deal? Sign up for Capture the Flag, which will take place across the nature center, Woodland Park + Edna Taylor Park.
Money raised from the event will support children’s environmental education in southern Wisconsin.
The Stuffed Olive, a new restaurant offering 100+ martinis, opened inside ōLiv downtown. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website. (In Business)
Eat
Madison Black Restaurant Week runs from Sunday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Aug. 18. Celebrate Black-owned restaurants as they offer specialty meals and discounts. Some participating spots include Falbo Brothers, House of Flavas, Buraka, and JustVeggiez.
Plan Ahead
Madison Night Market has two sessions left for the year: Thursday, Sept. 12 + Thursday, Oct. 17. Head to Capitol Square from 5 to 9 p.m. for live music, food carts, and local vendors selling fresh produce, artwork, and handmade goods.
It takes a village, as they say. As proud Madisonians, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died. (Wisconsin State Journal)
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Older Adults
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Plan your next 60(date) night
We’re helping you plan your next 60(date) night in Madison
The Mint Mark’s design aesthetic is perfect for date night. | Photo by 608today
Whether you’ve met “the one” or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got plenty of local date night ideas that are worth a fling.
Lallande This bistro offers a cozily romantic ambiance and a seasonal menu that is sure to impress self-proclaimed foodies.
Play games (just not with your heart)
NerdHaven Great for double dates, this arcade is home to one of the state’s largest collections of pinball machines in addition to over 150 arcade games.
A portable handheld fan. The battery-operated mini fan is compact enough to throw in a purse or tote, making it your new best friend during sports events, beach days, and outdoor festivals this summer.
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