Did you know you can meet actors like Tom Kenny (the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants) at the Madison Comic & Pop Culture Expo event this weekend? Grab tickets to attend today or tomorrow.
Wisconsin Football vs. Alabama | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 11 a.m. | Camp Randall | $107+ | The Badgers will take on the No. 4 ranked Crimson Tide — get your gear ready, the theme is stripe out.
Focaccia and Cocktail Workshop | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 12:30-3 p.m. | The Deliciouser | $75 | Tour the spice lab and create recipes like olive oil focaccia and no-cook Bomba tomato sauce.
Paint Your Dog | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Delta Beer Lab, Fitchburg | $60 | Paint a watercolor portrait of your pup with all supplies and instructions provided.
Madison Comic Book Convention | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Hawthorn Suites, Fitchburg | Free | This comic book convention showcases vendors selling both vintage and current issues.
Plan Ahead
Friday Family Films: “Encanto” | Friday, Sept. 20 | 5:30-7:45 p.m. | Goodman South Madison Library | Snacks are provided during the screening of this kid-friendly Disney movie.
Harvest Weekend | Saturday, Sept. 21 + Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | Yowela Farms, Stoughton | $25+ | Learn about Wisconsin’s harvest culture with a community celebration and educational workshops.
Wauktoberfest continues today and tomorrow at the Endres Manufacturing Grounds with live music, food, pumpkin decorating, and German-themed competitions including Sauerkraut eating + the Dachshund Dash. “TravelMag” named this one of the best festivals and fairs in Wisconsin.
Show
“Shrek the Musical” is coming to Overture Hall on Friday, Oct. 11 + Saturday, Oct. 12. See the green ogre and his donkey friend come to life on stage with a comedic musical performance. Tickets are on sale now.
Open
Grey Market — an intimate, seafood-centric restaurant — opened earlier this week at 756 E. Washington Ave., inside The Constellation building. Want to stay in-the-know about all Madison food news? Read more on our website. (The Cap Times)
Try This
It’s time for all fun at Henry Vilas Zoo. Run Wild 2024 — a 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run race — is Sunday, Sept. 29. Then, bring the kids for Boo at the Zoo on Sunday, Oct. 27 with trick-or-treating and pumpkin enrichment for the animals.
Older Adults
Age 55+? Want to find a rewarding new venture post-retirement? Here are several opportunities to volunteer in our community. (Perks include feeling accomplished, fit, and connected.)*
Finance
Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*
The Word
Balance transfer cards: One of the best-kept secrets for managing credit card debt. This card gives you almost two years to pay off your existing balance, sans interest — plus, that sweet, sweet cash back.*
Home
Bad luck comes in many (scary) forms. As renters, we worry about leaky pipes, stolen bikes, and spilled desk drinks. That’s where Lemonade steps in, covering it all for as little as $5 a month.*
It doesn’t get more classic than The Curve. | Photo by @ramblin_eats
In this town, brunchin’ ain’t easy but it’s necessary. Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken and waffles, or mind-blowing bloody marys, we’ve got you covered.
Hotel Brunch
Palette | Saturday + Sunday, 7-10 a.m. | Indulge in an artistic take on a classic brunch.
The Audrey | Saturday + Sunday, 7-11 a.m. | Choose from a full entree or go a-la-carte style at this hotel bar + kitchen.
Greasy Spoons
The Curve | Daily, 6 a.m.-1 p.m. | This quintessential greasy spoon is as classic as it gets with bottomless coffee + cash-only payment.
Come Back In | Saturday + Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fuel up on the walleye + eggs before a game of in-house shuffleboard.
Boozy Brunch
Full Mile | Saturday + Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Try a flight of beer or seltzers brewed in-house, or stick to the classic brunch mimosa.
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