• 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.

• 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.

• 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)

• 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.

• 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.

• At 608today, we love that we get to make the whole city of Madison our office. If you’re looking for your next dream job, check out our guide to top employers and industries or explore more places to work.

• 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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• What’s on the horizon? Retirees can dive into volunteering with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Put your skills to work, brighten lives, and enjoy the perks of staying active — physically, mentally, and socially — by giving back to our community. Help neighbors with grocery shopping or provide companionship to those in need.*

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