November Plan Ahead: Your Madison events calendar

Happy November, Madison. 🦃 We’re looking forward to cooler days, Thanksgiving food + maybe even our first snowfall — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the City of Four Lakes.

November 1-7

Monday, Nov. 1

• Pundamonium | Mon., Nov. 1 | 7 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $7 | Watch as 10 contestants have 2 minutes each to make the best puns they can.
• Ninja Warrior Training | Mon., Nov. 1 | 3:30-4 p.m. | Orthdx Natural Fitness, 2903 N. Sherman Ave. | $89 | Kids will be trained to conquer obstacles on the mat.
• Learn to Meditate | Mon., Nov. 1 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn the basics of meditation + engage in this mindful practice.
• Handbuilt Ceramics | Mon., Nov. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Memorial Union | $180 | Learn the whole process of working with clay, from forming all the way to firing.
• Painting Portraits with Thread | Mon., Nov. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Virtual | $55+ | Explore embroidery and stitching techniques to transfer an image to fabric. 🎨
• An Enchanted Evening with Harp | Mon., Nov. 1 | 7-9 p.m. | Graebner home, Madison | $65 | Listen to the sweet sounds of MSO harpist Johanna Wienholts. 🎻
• Peace of Fall | Mon., Nov. 1 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Wine and Design, 167 S. Fair Oaks Ave. | $38 | Sip on your drink of choice + paint pumpkins in a guided art class. 🎃
• Team Trivia at the Sett | Mon, Nov. 1 | 7-9 p.m. | Union South, The Sett | Free | Bring your best game to trivia night.

Tuesday, Nov. 2

• Yoga Core | Tues., Nov. 2 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Monona Terrace | Free | All yogis are welcome at this practice designed to build strength + body awareness.
• Silversun Pickups | Tues., Nov. 2 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | $29.50+ | Dance the night away with an American alternative rock band. 🎶
• Tiny Moving Parts | Tues., Nov. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $18+ | Enjoy sounds from the Minnesota rock band. 🎸
• Outreach for Introverts | Tues., Nov. 2 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join UW for “the best LinkedIn training on the market.” 💼
• Trivia Night | Tues., Nov. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Garth’s Brew Bar, 1726 Monroe St. | Free entry | Test your trivia knowledge + enjoy craft beer.
• Knitting Social Craft Night! | Tues., Nov. 2 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Fiddlesticks Knits, 1976 Atwood Ave. | Free | A social crafting group for all people. 🧶

Wednesday, Nov. 3

• Wednesday Dane County Farmers’ Market | Wed., Nov. 3 | 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | MLK Jr. Block | Free entry | A more intimate version of the Saturday market perfect for a mid-week restock on produce + treats. 🌶️
• Doughnation Night at Ian’s Pizza | Wed., Nov. 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Ian’s Pizza, 3241 Garver Green | Free entry | Eat pizza + support Friends of Pinney Library. 🍕
• Cocktail Class 101 | Wed., Nov. 3 | 6 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | $160 | Let the Garver bartenders teach you how to make a killer cocktail. 🍸
• Smartphone Photography I | Wed., Nov. 3 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Memorial Union | $35 | Take your photography to the next level with composition + editing tips. 📸
• Trivia at the Lab | Wed., Nov. 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E. Badger Rd. | Free entry | Bring your friends + flex your trivia skills at the taproom.
• Music Bingo | Wed., Nov. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Hy-Vee Market Grille East, 3801 E. Washington Ave. | Free | Enjoy food at the Grille while engaging with community members to compete for bingo prizes.
• Board and ABOF Night | Wed., Nov. 3 | 3-8 p.m. | The Cider Farm, 8216 Watts Rd. | Free entry | Order an Apple Brandy Old Fashioned + signature board for $5 off your order.
• Spotlight Cinema: Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy | Wed., Nov. 3 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Madison Museum of Contemporary Art | $7 | Three short tales of women in contemporary Japan.
• Greater Sun Prairie Area Job Fair | Wed., Nov. 3 | 1-6 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn, 1220 South Grand Ave., Sun Prairie | Free | Meet 45+ employers, have your resume reviewed, and practice interviewing skills

Thursday, Nov. 4

• Paint Your Pet Fundraiser | Thurs., Nov. 4 | 6-9 p.m. | 133 E. Lakeside St. | $65 | Send a photo of your pet in advance + come to class ready to paint on canvas while supporting the Friends of Madison Mounted Horse Patrol. 🐴
• Zach Bryan | Thurs., Nov. 4 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | $29.50+ | Enjoy a night of folk melody from the singer-songwriter. 🎤
• Intro to Wheel Pottery | Thurs., Nov. 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Memorial Union | $180 | Learn the whole processing of working with clay from forming to firing. 🏺
• TeslaCon: War of the Worlds | Thurs., Nov. 4 | 5 p.m. | Teslacon, 1313 John Q. Hammonds Dr. | $70 | TeslaCon celebrates 11 years as the longest-running Steampunk convention in the country.
• Slow Pulp with Girl K | Thurs., Nov. 4 | 8:30-11:30 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $15+ | A night of indie rock from this local band. 🎶
• Nikon Camera Basics | Thurs., Nov. 4 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Camera Company, 6742 Odana Rd., | $50 | Perfect for those new to photography, this class will cover different controls + settings on Nikon cameras. 📷
• Briarpatch Youth Services’ Golden Anniversary Event | Thurs., Nov. 4 | 6-10 p.m. | Brassworks, Goodman Community Center, 214 Waubesa St. | $50 | Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Briarpath organization with hors d’eouvres and music.

Friday, Nov. 5

• First Friday | Fri., Nov. 5 | 4-7 p.m. | Monroe St. | Free entry | Enjoy extending shopping hours + a movie night at Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream.
• Wisconsin vs. Minnesota | Fri., Nov. 5-Sat., Nov. 6 | Kohl Center | $20+ | Cheer on the Badgers hockey team as they face off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
• Yoga Core | Fri., Nov. 5 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Monona Terrace | Free | All yogis are welcome at this practice designed to build strength + body awareness. 🧘🏒
• Sierra Ferrell | Fri., Nov. 5 | 9:30 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $12+ | An evening of sounds for the singer-songwriter known for her spellbinding voice. 🎶
• Gojira | Fri., Nov. 5 | 7 p.m. | The Sylvee | $35+ | Music from the heavy metal French band.
• Open Mic Night | Fri., Nov. 5 | 8-11 p.m. | Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters, 816 State St. | Free | All are welcome to share music, poetry, dance, comedy + more in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. 🎤
• Lucia di Lammermoor | Fri., Nov. 5-Sun., Nov. 7 | Times vary | Overture Center | $19+ | An Italian opera of love, longing, betrayal + despair.
• Mama Digdown’s Brass Band | Fri., Nov. 5 | 8-11 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | $20 | Join the brass band on the dance floor + a full bar will be open for the event.
• Ex Libris: New Recipe | Fri., Nov. 5 | 7-10 p.m. | Madison Public Library, 201 W. Mifflin St. | $75+ | Join local restaurants + breweries for the library’s 11th annual fundraiser with a silent auction.
• Cargo Music Presents: Red Door Duo + Mackenzie Moore | Fri., Nov. 5 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Cargo Coffee East, 750 E. Washington Ave. | Free+ | Enjoy music + coffee to start off your weekend. ☕
• Sam Tallent | Fri., Nov. 5-Sat., Nov. 6 | Times vary | Comedy on State, 202 State St. | $18 | A night of comedy with Sam Tallent, who previously made appearances on Comedy Central + TruTV.
• Tales with Teresa | Fri., Nov. 5 | 9:30-10 a.m. | Madison Children’s Museum | Free+ | Stories to help develop early literacy + listening skills
• Honor, Respect, and Sacrifice: Raising the Ho-Chunk Nation Flag on Bascom Hill | Fri., Nov. 5 | 10-10:45 a.m. | Bascom Hill, UW-Madison Campus | Free | Join UW + the Ho-Chunk Nation as part of an ongoing commitment to moving from ignorance to awareness.

Saturday, Nov. 6

• Live Music + Cider Tasting | Sat. Nov. 6 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Cider Farm, 8216 Watts Rd. | Free entry | Enjoy music by local singer Shekinah King while sipping some locally made cider. 🎶
• 5th Annual Art and Craft Fair | Sat., Nov. 6 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Eastside Lutheran Church, 2310 Independence Ln. | Free entry | Enjoy hand-crafted items, a book sale, auction, food + drinks. 🎨
• The Dinner Detective | Sat., Nov. 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Doubletree by Hilton | $61.95 | Solve “who done it” at America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theater show. 🕵️
• Mike Birbiglia | Sat., Nov. 6 | 7 p.m. + 9:30 p.m. | Overture Center | $58.50+ | Laugh your socks off with an award-winning comedian.
• Iliza Schlesinger: Back in Action Tour | Sat., Nov. 6 | 7 p.m. | Orpheum Madison | $39.50 | Spend the evening with the comedian, actress + television host.
• Elvis Costello & the Imposters | Sat., Nov. 6 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | $59.50+ | Enjoy an evening of music with the awarding-winning Grammy artist. 🎶
• Capitol Hockey vs. Green Bay | Sat., Nov. 6 | 7:05 p.m. | Bob Suter’s Capitol Ice, 2616 N. Pleasant View Rd., Middleton | $11+ | Watch the Capitol’s as they take on an in-state rival. 🏒
• NOLS Wilderness First Aid Course | Sat., Nov. 6-Sun., Nov. 7 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Memorial Union, Outdoor UW | $225+ | Gain the skills + knowledge to prepare for the unexpected in the wild.
• Flannel Fest South 2021 | Sat., Nov. 6 | 6 p.m. | Funk’s Pub, 5956 Executive Dr., Fitchburg | $21.99+ | A night of music to benefit the Keep Wisconsin Warm + Cool Fund.
• 6th Annual Candlelight Hike + Bonfire | Sat., Nov. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Anderson Farm County Park, 914 Union Rd., Oregon | Free | A family-friendly hike followed by a bonfire, s’mores, hot chocolate + a “story walk” by the library.
• Cribbage Social | Sat., Nov. 6 | 2-5 p.m. | The Malt House, 2609 E. Washington Ave. | Free+ | An afternoon of friendly cribbage + happy hour pricing on drafts.
• Art and Craft Fair | Sat., Nov. 6 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Cambridge High School, 403 Blue Jay Way, Cambridge | $2 | Enjoy handmade merchandise from over 90 vendors + cash prize raffles. 🎨
• First Annual Sneaker Ball | Sat., Nov. 6 | 7 p.m. | Monona Terrace Ballroom | $75 | Dress your best with your favorite pair of sneakers at this first annual event. 👟
• Madison Celtic Film Festival | Sat., Nov. 6-Sun., Nov. 7 | Times vary | Union South: The Marquee, 1308 W. Dayton St. | Free | Enjoy nine films over the two-day event. 🎥
• Mastering Your DSLR/Mirrorless Camera Hands-On Workshop | Sat., Nov. 6 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Camera Company, 333 S. Madison St., Waunakee | $159 | A workshop for photographers who have been shooting in auto mode or manual mode but seek better results.
• Gather X Adventure: Let’s Go Hiking | Sat., Nov. 6 | 3:30 p.m. | Pheasant Branch Conservatory | Free | An afternoon stroll through the trees at Madison’s outdoor gems.
• Wisconsin vs. Bemidji State | Sat., Nov. 6 | 2 p.m. | La Bahn Arena | $5+ | Watch the women’s hockey team take on Bemidji State beavers.

Sunday, Nov. 7

• Nature Walk | Sun., Nov. 7 | 1-2:30 p.m. | UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center, 2280 Longenecker Dr. | Free | Explore nature on a guided walk + learn about the natural world. 🍃
• Real Estate | Sun., Nov. 7 | 8 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $25+ | A concert with the Brooklyn-based indie rock band. 🎸
• 2021 MAMA Award Show | Sun., Nov. 7 | Virtual | Free | The Madison Area Music Association is back + excited to honor local Madison artists. 🏆
• Bingo, Bloodys, Beer + Brunch | Sun., Nov. 7 | 12-2 p.m. | The Lone Girl Brewing Company, 114 E. Main St. | Free entry | Play 10 rounds with chances to win in every round.
• Sunday Social Run | Sun., Nov. 7 | 8-10 a.m. | Brittingham Park, 829 W. Washington Ave. | Free | Join Movin’ Shoes for a nice run with a running buddy. 👟
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Sun., Nov. 7 | 1:30-3 p.m. | 6098 N. Sherman Ave. | Free | A family-friendly guided walk through the Cherokee Marsh North Unit.
• Wisconsin vs. Bemidji State |Sun., Nov. 7 | 2 p.m. | La Bahn Arena | $5+ | Watch the women’s hockey team take on Bemidji State beavers.

November 8-14

Monday, Nov. 8

• Painting Portraits with Thread | Mon., Nov. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Virtual | $55+ | Explore embroidery and stitching techniques to transfer an image to fabric. 🎨
• Chunky Blanket Workshop | Mon., Nov. 8 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Wine and Design, 167 S. Fair Oaks Ave. | $90 | Workshop includes 6 rolls of yarn to create a chunky blanket.
• Dia des los Muertos Story Sharing and Celebration | Mon., Nov. 8 | 6 p.m. | Overture Center for the Arts | Free | Hear from the altar creators as they share stories of their ancestors. 💀
• Monday Group Run | Mon., Nov. 8 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Movin’ Shoes, 528 S. Park St. | Free | A 3-5 mile community run at a 9-12 min/mile pace. 👟
• Screen Printing Workshop | Mon, Nov. 8 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Memorial Union | $110 | Learn how to print images on paper + t-shirts.

Tuesday, Nov. 9

• Yoga Core | Tues., Nov. 9 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Monona Terrace | Free | All yogis are welcome at this practice designed to build strength + body awareness.
• Trivia Night | Tues., Nov. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Garth’s Brew Bar, 1726 Monroe St. | Free entry | Test your trivia knowledge + enjoy craft beer.
• National Geographic Live: When Women Ruled the World with Kara Cooney | Tues., Nov. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Overture Center, Capitol Theater | $25+ | Join a professor of Egyptology for a lecture on female rulers in the ancient world.
• Knitting Social Craft Night! | Tues., Nov. 9 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Fiddlesticks Knits, 1976 Atwood Ave. | Free | A social crafting group for all people.
• Gus Dapperton | Tues., Nov. 9 | 8-11 p.m. | Majestic Madison, 115 King St. | $20+ | Music from American singer-songwriter. 🎶
• Ron Gallo x Post Animal | Tues., Nov. 9 | 8 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $15+ | A night of sounds from the psychedelic rock band. 🎸
• Landscape your Way to a Dry Basement | Tues., Nov. 9 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Olbrich Botanical Gardens | Learn about creative and functional ways to keep your basement from flooding.
• Vengan Pa’ka Food Truck Pop Up | Tues., Nov. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Garth’s Brew Bar | Free entry | Grab vegan-street-taco-deliciousness + eat on the patio with a pint.

Wednesday, Nov. 10

• Trivia at the Lab | Wed., Nov. 10 | 7-9 p.m. | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E. Badger Rd. | Free entry | Bring your friends + flex your trivia skills at the taproom.
• How the Arts can Save Education with Dr. Erica Rosenfeld Halverson | Wed., Nov. 10 | 5 p.m. | A Room of One’s Own Bookstore | Free | Join Dr. Erica Rosenfeld Halverson as they discuss how the arts can help rethink what good learning, teaching + curriculum can be.
• Board + ABOF Night | Wed., Nov. 10 | 3-8 p.m. | The Cider Farm, 8216 Watts Rd. | Free entry | Order an Apple Brandy Old Fashioned + signature board for $5 off your order.
• UW Women’s Basketball vs. St. Thomas | Wed., Nov. 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Kohl Center | $5+ | Watch the Badgers take on St. Thomas. 🏀
• Erica Rosenfeld Halverson: How the Arts can Save Education | Wed., Nov. 10 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join A Room of One’s Own for a presentation with a UW-Madison professor + author on an education book focusing on the arts.
• Spotlight Cinema: Days | Wed., Nov. 10 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Madison Museum of Contemporary Art | $7 | A Taiwanese film that captures the isolation of contemporary urban life.
• Clean Lakes 101: At-Home Water Quality Action | Wed., Nov. 10 | 8-9 a.m. | Virtual | Free+ | Learn actionable ways to reduce stormwater runoff from reaching the lakes.
• Zinfandel Wine Tasting | Wed., Nov. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | WineStyles Tasting Station - Sun Prairie, 2824 Prairie Lakes Dr. | $15 | Taste the various expressions of the Zinfandel grape.
• Natural Movement for the Caregiver and Child with MovNat Madison | Wed., Nov. 10 | 9:15-9:45 a.m. | Pinney Library | Free | The program will help kids to learn body awareness + parents to learn better mechanics for lifting them.
• Pop Up Pierogi Night with Noosh | Wed., Nov. 10 | 5:30-6:45 p.m. | Garth’s Brew Bar | Free entry | Enjoy vegan, vegetarian + carnivorous pierogies with a pint on the patio.

Thursday, Nov. 11

• Glass Wave Panel | Thurs., Nov. 11 | 6 p.m. | Memorial Union | $50 | Create your own free-standing glass panel.
• Twiddle | Thurs., Nov. 11 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Madison | $22+ | Music from the folk band with rock, jazz + bluegrass influences. 🎶
• Relief Printing | Thurs., Nov. 11 | 6-9 p.m. | Memorial Union | $100+ | Create layered block prints using a printing press. 🎨
• e.E. Charlton-Trujillo: Fat Angie series | Thurs., Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join A Room of One’s Own for a presentation with an ALA Stonewall Award-winning Mexican-American author on youth literacy.
• The Nutcracker SPHS Play | Thurs., Nov. 11-Sun., Nov. 14 | Times vary | Sun Prairie High School, 888 Grove St. | $9+ | An adaption of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker in an entertaining family-friendly play.
• Thanksgiving Wine Tasting | Thurs., Nov. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | WineStyles Tasting Station - Sun Prairie, 2824 Prairie Lakes Dr. | $15 | Find the perfect wine to pair with a Thanksgiving turkey.
• Two Friends | Thurs., Nov. 11 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | Free | Join the creators of the award-winning Big Bootie Mix for their 21+ show.
• Melted Food Truck Pop Up | Thurs., Nov. 11 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Garth’s Brew Bar | Free entry | Grab dinner from the Melted food truck + enjoy with a pint on the patio.

Friday, Nov. 12

• Yoga Core | Fri., Nov. 12 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Monona Terrace | Free | All yogis are welcome at this practice designed to build strength + body awareness. 🧘
• Gallery Night | Fri., Nov. 12 | 5-9 p.m. | Various venues | Free | Enjoy a long-time Madison arts tradition that showcases the city’s vibrant arts scene at galleries around town. 🖼️
• Grand Panorama | Fri., Nov. 12-Sun., Nov. 14 | Times vary | Overture Center for the Arts | $20+ | The Madison Symphony Orchestra brings projected images of the Grand Canyon to life through a musical and visual performance. 🎼
• Wisconsin Volleyball vs. Purdue | Fri., Nov. 12 | 7 p.m. | Wisconsin Field House | $24+ | Watch the volleyball team take on Big 10 rival Purdue. 🏐
• Old Crow Medicine Show | Fri., Nov. 12 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | The two-time Grammy-award-winning band presents a night of folk music. 🎶
• Elizabeth Mary Live at Toot + Kate’s Wine Bar | Fri., Nov. 12 | 7-10 p.m. | Toot + Kate’s winebar, 109 S. Main St., Verona | Free entry | Enjoy tunes from a local singer-songwriter. 🎶
• Holiday Art Sale | Fri., Nov. 12-Sat., Nov. 13 | Times vary | 2001 W. Broadway, Monona | Free entry | Get your holiday shopping done early with art from Camp Createability.
• Holiday Open Houses | Fri., Nov. 12-Sun., Nov. 14 | Times vary | Downtown New Glarus | Free entry | Enjoy decorated shops + presents for all on your list.
• Wine Walk + Shop | Fri., Nov. 12 | 5:30-9 p.m. | 114 S. Main St., Lodi | TBD | A plaid-themed cozy wine walk through town. 🍷
• Tales with Teresa | Fri., Nov. 12 | 9:30-10 a.m. | Madison Children’s Museum | Free+ | Stories to help develop early literacy + listening skills
• Paint Your Pet @ Flavors Wine Bar | Fri., Nov. 12 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Flavors! Wine Bar, 100 E. Main St., Sun Prairie | $60 | Submit a pet photo + paint-by-number to capture your furry friend.
• Curator’s Tour: Picturing a Nation | Fri., Nov. 12 | 4 p.m. | Chazen Museum of Art | Free | A guided tour of the exhibition — “Picturing a Nation: American Drawings and Watercolors”

Saturday, Nov. 13

• Winter Art Fair Off the Square | Sat., Nov. 13- Sun., Nov. 14 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Monona Terrace | Free | Join local artists for this cozy indoor event featuring artwork of all kinds. 🖼
• Touring the Lost City | Sat., Nov. 13 | 1 p.m. | UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center, 2880 Longenecker Dr. | Free | Explore the unfinished development that was dubbed “the Venice of the North.” 👻
• Inspired by Wright | Sat., Nov. 13 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Monona Terrace | $30 | Take a tour of Monona Terrace + see Wright’s perspective on geometric shapes and nature.
• Badger Bash | Sat., Nov. 13 | TBD | Union South, next to Camp Randall | Free entry | Tailgate with the UW-Madison marching band, hang with the spirit squad, enjoy live music + eat food. 🔴
• Mark Hetzler/Mr. Chair | Sat., Nov. 13 | 8 p.m. | Hamel Music Center | Free+ | The group will be performing premieres of new and original music. 🎶
• VAEF Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale | Sat., Nov. 13 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Sugar Creek Elementary School, 740 N. Main St., Verona | Find jewelry, knitting, quilters, woodworking, dip and sauce mixes + other vendors.
• The Fantasy 5K Run | Sat., Nov. 13 | 4:30 p.m. | Olin Park, 1156 Olin-Turville Ct. | $25+ | Runners will enjoy a display of holiday lights as they run through Olin Park at the start and finish. 👟
• Book Launch for Local Author S. K. Kruse’s “Tales From the Liminal” | Sat., Nov. 13 | 5-7 p.m. | Kismet Books, 101 N. Main St., Verona | Free | A Madison author’s book debut, music + more.
• Comic + Toy Show | Sat., Nov. 13-Sun., Nov., 14 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | East Towne Mall | Free | Enter in video game tournaments and cosplay contests + mingle with artists, authors + vendors throughout the mall. 🎮
• MAD LAUGHS | Sat., Nov. 13 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Bos Mead Hall, 849 E. Washington Ave. | $10+ | Clean comedy from New Jersey’s Matt Jenkins.

Sunday, Nov. 14

• Family Nature Walk | Sun., Nov. 14 | 1-2:30 p.m. | UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center | Free | Explore nature with family + learn about the natural world. 🍃
• Madison Marathon | Sun., Nov. 14 | 7 a.m. | Capitol Square | $100 + | Run a full or half through some of Madison’s most iconic spots. 👟
• UW Cinematheque — Summer of 85 | Sun., Nov. 14 | 2-3 p.m. | Chazen Museum of Art | Free | Immerse yourself in a French film at the museum. 🎥
• Jingle + Mingle | Sun., Nov. 14 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Red and White Winebar, 331 E. Main St., Waunakee | $15 | Ticket includes a mimosa + a cup of morsels from a charcuterie board. 🛍️
• Bingo, Bloodys, Beer + Brunch | Sun., Nov. 14 | 12-2 p.m. | The Lone Girl Brewing Company, 114 E. Main St. | Free entry | Play 10 rounds with chances to win in every round.
• Sunday Social Run | Sun., Nov. 14 | 8-10 a.m. | Brittingham Park, 829 W. Washington Ave. | Free | Join Movin’ Shoes for a nice run with a running buddy. 👟
• Wisconsin Volleyball vs. Northwestern | Sun., Nov. 14 | 1 p.m. | Wisconsin Field House | $15+ | Watch the volleyball team take on Big 10 rival Northwestern. 🏐
• Herbal and Goat Milk Soap Making | Sun., Nov. 14 | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Olbrich Botanical Garden | $44+ | Enjoy the morning making soaps with herbs + fresh goat’s milk to nourish your skin.
• Brunch x Learn: Financial Wellness + Wealth Building | Sun., Nov. 14 | 1-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join Gather X for an adulting 1010 topic.

November 15-21

Monday, Nov. 15

• Best of Madison Taste Party | Mon., Nov. 15 | The Edgewater Madison | $25 | Celebrate + mingle with the Best of Madison winners by enjoying live music by Shekinah King and sampling drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts. 🫒
• Painting Portraits with Thread | Mon., Nov. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Virtual | $55+ | Explore embroidery and stitching techniques to transfer an image to fabric.
• UW-Madison 2021 Master of Fine Arts Exhibitions | Mon., Nov. 15 | Virtual | Free | Tune in and see artwork from UW-Madison’s Class of 2021 UW-Madison Graduate professionals. 🎨
• UW Men’s Basketball vs. Providence | Mon., Nov. 15 | 8 p.m. | Kohl Center | $29+ | Cheer the men’s team on as they face Providence.

Tuesday, Nov. 16

• Yoga Core | Tues., Nov. 16 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Monona Terrace | Free | All yogis are welcome at this practice designed to build strength + body awareness. 🧘
• King Buffalo | Tues., Nov 16 | 7 p.m. | Bur Oak, | $12+ | Jam out with this heavy-blues band from Rochester, NY. 🎶
• Fiddler on the Roof | Tues., Nov. 16-Sun., Nov. 21 | Times vary | Overture Center for the Arts | $25+ | Watch a new vision of this Broadway classic come to life by a Tony-winning director + team.
• Trivia Night | Tues., Nov. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Garth’s Brew Bar, 1726 Monroe St. | Free entry | Test your trivia knowledge + enjoy craft beer.
• Machine Embroidery Basics | Tues., Nov. 16 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Electric Needle, 4281 W. Beltline Hwy. | $35 | Learn embroidery hopping + other machine basics.
• Knitting Social Craft Night | Tues., Nov. 16 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Fiddlesticks Knits, 1976 Atwood Ave. | Free | A social crafting group for all people. 🧵
• The Lemonheads | Tues., Nov. 16 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $25+ | Enjoy a performance from this rock band from Boston. 🎸
• Tuesday Evening Run | Tues., Nov. 16 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Up North Bar, 514 E. Wilson St. | Free | A 4-5 mile run that ends with pints + bites at Essen Haus. 👟
• Madison Skyline | Tues., Nov. 16 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Wine and Design, 167 S. Fair Oaks Ave. | $40 | Paint the iconic skyline in a step-by-step class. 🎨
• Composition, changing the way you look at photography | Tues., Nov. 16 | 5:30 p.m. | The Camera Company, 6742 Odana Rd. | $50 | Class on composition + light control.
• Color, Texture, Shape + Form | Tues., Nov. 16 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | $12+ | Join the Olbrich Botanical Gardens in a class on basic plant terminology. 🌱
• Nail Trim Clinic | Tues., Nov. 16 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Barrymore Theater | $15+ | Bring your dog to get their nails cut + enter to win a bad dog frida gift card.
• Tres Leches Cake Class | Tues., Nov. 16 | 4 p.m. | Monona Bakery and Eatery | $80 + Learn step-by-step how to make a tres leches with all materials provided.

Wednesday, Nov. 17

• Trivia at the Lab | Wed., Nov. 17 | 7-9 p.m. | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E. Badger Rd. | Free entry | Bring your friends + flex your trivia skills at the taproom.
• Board + ABOF Night | Wed., Nov. 17 | 3-8 p.m. | The Cider Farm, 8216 Watts Rd. | Free entry | Order an Apple Brandy Old Fashioned + signature board for $5 off your order. 🥃
• Wynonna Judd with The Big Noise | Wed., Nov. 17 | 7:30-10 p.m. | The Barrymore Theatre | $45+ | Enjoy music from the band that encompasses country, Americana, blues, soul + rock. 🎶
• Blair Braverman + Quince Mountain: Co-authors of Dogs on the Trail | Wed., Nov. 17 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join A Room of One’s Own for a presentation with professional mushers + authors.
• Alex G | Wed., Nov. 17 | 8-11 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $20+ | Music from the indie rock singer-songwriter.
• Housing Equity Community Breakfast | Wed., Nov. 17 | 8-9:30 a.m. | Free | First United Methodist Church | Volunteer to serve breakfast + coffee to community members experiencing homelessness.
• Spotlight Cinema: Fabian: Going to the Dogs | Wed., Nov. 17 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Madison Museum of Contemporary Art | $7 | A German film about three young people navigating the hedonism of the waning days of the Weimar Republic.
• Natural Movement for the Caregiver and Child with MovNat Madison | Wed., Nov. 17 | 9:15-9:45 a.m. | Pinney Library | Free | The program will help kids to learn body awareness + parents to learn better mechanics for lifting them.

Thursday, Nov. 18

• Madison Night Market | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 4-9 p.m. | State St. + Gilman St. | Free entry | Celebrate Madison’s unique creative culture with live music, artists + visiting food carts. 🌙
• Sewing Machine 101 | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 11 a.m. | Electric Needle, 4281 W. Beltline Hwy. | $25 | Bring your sewing machine to learn the basics of sewing. 🧵
• Surfaces | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 7:15 p.m. | The Sylvee | $25+ | The Texas-based group brings jazz, soul + pop to Madison. 🎶
• Virtual Lecture: “Labor Migration from Mexico to the Heartland,” with Professor Armando Ibarra | Thurs., Nov., 18 | 6-7 p.m. | Madison Museum of Contemporary Art | Free | A lecture with a UW-Madison professor on the exhibition — Caja des visiones.
• Phony Ppl | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Wisconsin Union Theater, Shannon Hall | $35+ | Jazz, hip-hop + pop in celebration of Black American music. 🎶
• Mess Night: Joseph Tachovsky | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Wisconsin Veterans Museum, 30 W. Mifflin | $30+ | Enjoy dinner + a lecture from Joseph Tachovsky about a specialized group of Marines.
• Sustain Dane Summit: Weaving Stories of Change | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. | Monona Terrace | $20+ | A day focused on creating systems that increase sustainability.
• Acrylic Pour Ornaments | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 6 p.m. | Wine and Design, 167 S. Fair Oaks Ave. | $45 | Create your own holiday ornaments in a step-by-step class. 🎄
• Ever Gleaming | Thurs., Nov. 18-Sat., Nov. 20 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Wisconsin Historical Museum | Free+ | Learn about how Wisconsin-made Christmas decorations became 1960s pop culture icons in the historical exhibit.
• Holiday Cocktail Class | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 6 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green | $160 | Learn seasonal cocktails from the Garver bartenders.
• Become a Data Professional with No Experience | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join UW-Madison + experts in the field for actionable tips on starting a career in one of the most in-demand fields.
• Indigenous Sovereignty: Land, Food, Art with Anastasia Adams and nibiiwakamigkwe | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Chazen Museum of Art | Free | A hybrid happy hour with Indigenous artists.

Friday, Nov. 19

• Yoga Core | Fri., Nov. 19 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Monona Terrace | Free | All yogis are welcome at this practice designed to build strength + body awareness.
• Capitol Hockey vs. Youngstown | Fri., Nov. 19 | 7:05 p.m. | Bob Suter’s Capitol Ice, 2616 N. Pleasant View Rd., Middleton | $11+ | Watch the Capitol hockey team as they take on Youngstown. 🏒
• Wine + Canvas — Sunset Silhouette, Acrylic | Fri., Nov. 19 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Memorial Union, $50 | Sip + paint your own masterpiece with step-by-step instructions. 🥃
• Tim Dillon | Fri., Nov. 19 | 7 p.m. | Orpheum Theater | $35+ | Enjoy a night full of laughter with this stand-up comedian, actor + writer.
• The Floozies | Fri., Nov. 19 | 7 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $25+ | Table reservation required for the show + maximum of four people per table.
• Two Remain (Out of Darkness) | Fri., Nov. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | UW-Madison Music Hall, 925 Bascom Mall | $10+ | UW-Madison’s Opera will perform music from this Jake Heggie + Gene Scheer piece.
• Wingra Wind Quintet | Fri., Nov. 19 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Hamel Music Center, 740 University Ave. | Free, ticket required | Listen to a performance from the current members of the Wingra Wind Quintet.
• “More American Graffiti” Showing | Fri., Nov. 19 | 7 p.m. | Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave. | Free | Watch this Geroge Lucas sequel to the “American Graffiti” film. 🎥

Saturday, Nov. 20

• Trails Are Alive Night Adventure | Sat., Nov. 20 | 4:30 p.m. | Lake Geneva Ziplines + Adventures | $37 | Trail enthusiasts can do a 3, 6, or 9-mile walk/hike/run starting just before sunset. 🥾
• Art, Glass + Bead Show | Sat., Nov. 20-Sun., Nov. 21 | Times vary | Alliant Energy Center | Free | Shop from dozens of local vendors. 🎨
• Full Moon Night Walk | Sat., Nov. 20 | 6:30-8 p.m. | UW–Madison Arboretum Visitor Center, 2880 Longenecker Dr. | Free | Walk under the Deer Running Moon + learn about the name that the Ho-Chunk people gave it. 🌕
• Holiday Market | Sat., Nov. 20 | 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Monona Terrace | Free entry | Visit Dane County Farmers’ Market’s one-stop-shop for local holiday food. 🛍️
• Madison Gem, Mineral + Jewelry Show | Sat., Nov. 20-Sun., Nov. 21 | Times vary | Alliant Energy Center | cost of purchases | Gem-fanatics can find crystals, fossils, special minerals + jewelry exhibits. 💎
• Badger Bash: Badgers vs. Nebraska | Sat., Nov. 20 | TBD | Union South | Free entry | Tailgate before Badgers football takes on a Big 10 team. 🏈
• Golden Winter: In Studio | Sat., Nov. 20 | 3-5 p.m. | Wine and Design, 167 Fair Oaks Ave. | $40 | Choose gold or silver to paint an abstract winter scene. 🎨
• Isthmus Bowl | Sat., Nov. 20 | TBD | Verona Area High School | TBD | The first postseason collegiate bowl in Wisconsin history featuring one WIAC team and one CCIW team. 🏈
• A Vintage Christmas 2 | Sat., Nov. 20 | 9 a.m. | Nineteen 66 on Atwood, 2140 Atwood Ave. | Free entry | A vintage Christmas open house with a large selection of ornaments. 🎄
• JBC Cupping Class | Sat., Nov. 20 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | JBC Coffee Roasters, 5821 Femrite Dr. | $15 | Learn about the cupping process + try new offerings. ☕
• Noche Tropical — Salsa Social | Sat., Nov. 20 | 8 p.m. | CopaCabana Madison, 2001 Zeier Rd. | Free entry | A night of salsa music by DJ Alex.
• Vintage Clothing & Art Pop-up Shop | Sat., Nov. 20 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | 513 State St. | Free entry | A plethora of affordable vintage and custom clothing as well as a DJ + art from local Madison artists.
• 3rd Saturday Traditional Gaming | Sat., Nov. 20 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hawthorne Library | Free | One-shot adventures and sometimes campaigns open to new + recurring players.
• Native American Storyteller: Harvest Walk | Sat., Nov. 20 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Edna Taylor Conservation Park | Free | Join Madison Public Library + Andi Cloud for an autumn storytime for families.

Sunday, Nov. 21

• Mad City Bridal Expo | Sun., Nov. 21 | 11:30 a.m.-3p.m. | Double Tree by Hilton | Free with pre-registration, $10 at door | Meet with wedding professionals to help you plan the perfect wedding. 💍
• Cranksgiving Madison 2021 | Sun., Nov. 21 | 11 a.m. | Black Saddle Bike Shop, 601 N. Sherman Ave. | Free | Ride around Madison + collect food supplies for The Goodman Center. 🥫
• Reindeer Games + Tree Lighting | Sun., Nov. 21 | 3-6 p.m. | Hilldale Shopping Center | Free entry | Kick off the holiday season with a visit from Santa and a preview of Black Friday deals. 🎄
• Nature Hike | Sun., Nov. 21 | 1-2:30 p.m. | UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center, 2280 Longenecker Dr. | Free | Explore nature on a guided walk + learn about the natural world. 🍃
• Don Juan | Sun., Nov. 21 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave. | $10+ | Molière’s play with scandalous affairs, deceitful behavior, and blasphemy.
• Camp Randall Volunteer Event | Sun., Nov. 21 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Camp Randall Stadium | Free | Help Habitat Young Professionals of Dane County is uninstalling comfy seats from the stadium.
• Sunday Candle Light Yoga | Sun., Nov. 21 | 7-8 p.m. | Madison Circus Space, 2082 Winnebago St. | Free+ | Relax with a slow flow as you start your week.
• OGG Monthly Speakers Meeting | Sun., Nov. 21 | 1 p.m. | Olbrich Botanical Gardens | Free | Join the Orchid Growers’ Guild of Madison for a presentation on the effects of climate change on orchids.

November 22-28

Monday, Nov. 22

• Charcoal Drawing Event “Leafy” in Madison | Mon., Nov. 22 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Hy-vee, 3810 E. Washington Ave. | $30 | Join Charcoal Expressions for a guided class on charcoal drawing.
• Nathaniel Stampley | Mon., Nov. 22 | 8 p.m. | Hamel Music Center | Free+ | The Mead Witter School of Music Guest Artist Series’ featuring a UW-Madison grad.
• Madison Math Circle | Mon., Nov. 22 | 6-7 p.m. | 3255 Helen C White Library | Free | A weekly series of mathematically based activities aimed at middle school + high school students organized by the UW Math Department.
• Open Mic Comedy Night | Mon., Nov. 22 | 8 p.m. | The Bur Oak | Free | Come try out your material or listen to local comedians.

Tuesday, Nov. 23

• Yoga Core | Tues., Nov. 23 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Monona Terrace | Free | All yogis are welcome at this practice designed to build strength + body awareness.
• Trivia Night | Tues., Nov. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Garth’s Brew Bar, 1726 Monroe St. | Free entry | Test your trivia knowledge + enjoy craft beer.
• Knitting Social Craft Night! | Tues., Nov. 23 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Fiddlesticks Knits, 1976 Atwood Ave. | Free | A social crafting group for all people. 🧵
• Gnome Workshop | Tues., Nov. 23 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Wine and Design, 167 S. Fair Oaks Ave. | $5 | Sip + make your own gnomes in the instructor-led class. 🎨
• Housing Equity Food/Hygiene Bag Packing | Tues., Nov. 23 | 8-9:30 a.m. | First United Methodist Church | Free | Volunteer to create food & hygiene bags made from non-perishable items for those experiencing homelessness in Madison.
• Bianca come il latte, rossa come il sangue (Giacomo Campiotoo, 2013) | Tues., Nov. 23 | 7-10 p.m. | 126 Memorial Library | Free | Join the UW Cineteca italiana for an Italian film about star-crossed lovers.
• Beginning Irish Gaelic | Tues., Nov. 23 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn the basics of the Irish language with UW-Madison Language Institute.
• Sony Camera Basics | Tues., Nov. 23 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Camera Company, 6742 Odana Rd., | $50 | Perfect for those new to photography, this class will cover different controls + settings on Sony cameras. 📷

Wednesday, Nov. 24

• Trivia at the Lab | Wed., Nov. 24 | 7-9 p.m. | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E. Badger Rd. | Free entry | Bring your friends + flex your trivia skills at the taproom.
• Board + ABOF Night | Wed., Nov. 17 | 3-8 p.m. | The Cider Farm, 8216 Watts Rd. | Free entry | Order an Apple Brandy Old Fashioned + signature board for $5 off your order. 🥃
• Latin Music Fest 2021 | Wed., Nov. 24 | 8:30 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $20+ | A night of music with proceeds going toward food and supplies for Camaguey, Cuba.
• Family Fun: Italian American Favorites | Wed., Nov. 24 | 4 p.m. | Sur la table | $59 | Learn to make fresh pasta + gelato with the whole family.
• Max Capacity 80’s Party and Second Harvest Benefits | Wed., Nov. 24 | 8:30-11 p.m. | Harmony Bar and Grill, 2201 Atwood Ave. | $10 | The 5th annual Thanksgiving Eve party with an 80s mixtape dance party to benefit Second Harvest.

Thursday, Nov. 25

• Madison Turkey Trot | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 8:30 a.m. | Alliant Energy Center | $25+ | Get moving before the big Thanksgiving meal with a 5k walk + run. 🦃
• Berbee Derby | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 8:30 a.m. | Fitchburg Business Park, 5500 E. Cheryl Pkwy. | $35+ | Choose from a 10k, 5k, or kids dash to get the blood moving on Thanksgiving morning. 👟
• Essen Haus Thanksgiving Dinner | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Essen Haus Madison | $12+ | Make reservations for a traditional family-style feast with bottomless sides.
• Elvehjem Turkey Trot 2021 | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 8:30 a.m. | Droster Park, Droster Ave. | Free+ | Start of the holiday with a run/walk + bring a canned good for Second Harvest Foodbank.
• 3rd Annual Community Thanksgiving at The Lab | Thurs., Nov 25 | 2-6 p.m. | Delta Beer Lab | Free+ | Celebrate the holidays with a beer + Thanksgiving food — whether you’re on your own or your group needs a home for the day.

Friday, Nov. 26

• Black Friday Market + Pub Crawl | Fri., Nov. 26 | 12-5 p.m.| Various locations | Free entry | Shop local this Black Friday + enjoy drinks while you’re at it. 🛍️
• Wisconsin Volleyball vs. Nebraska | Fri., Nov. 26 | 4:30 p.m. | Wisconsin Field House | 4:30 p.m. | $5+ | A Big Ten volleyball matchup. 🏐
• Bailey’s Run — Indoors! | Fri., Nov. 26 | 5 p.m. | Bailey’s Run Vineyard, N8523 Klitzke Rd., New Glarus | Free entry | Take a break from turkey leftovers + enjoy music inside.
• Ever Gleaming | Fri., Nov. 26-Sat., Nov. 27 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Wisconsin Historical Museum | Free+ | Learn about how Wisconsin-made Christmas decorations became 1960s pop culture icons in the historical exhibit.
• Zoo Lights 2021 | Fri., Nov. 26-Thurs., Dec. 30 | Times vary | Henry Vilas Zoo | $10+ | See the zoo lit up at night with decorations for all ages.
• Homemade Fall Crossiants | Fri., Nov. 26 | 9 a.m. | Sur la table | $79 | Practice mixing, laminating, shaping + baking croissants.
• Date Night: Paris Bistro | Fri., Nov. 26 | 7 p.m. | Sur la table | $79 | Sear steak, create a salad, and perfect your mousse skills.
• 7th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting | Fri., Nov. 26 | 2-7 p.m. | The Edgewater Madison | Free entry | Kick off the season with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and several special guests with food + drinks available for purchase.
• 4th Annual Celebration of Tom Petty | Fri., Nov. 26 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theater | $13+ | Pay tribute to one of the most iconic rock artists + raise money for the Madison Area Music Association.
• Madison Arboretum 10k Group Walk | Fri., Nov. 26 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Colectivo Coffee, 2530 Monroe St. | Free+ | Join Dairyland Walkers on a walk through the Arboretum to #OptOutside on Black Friday.

Saturday, Nov. 27

• Beach Bunny | Sat., Nov. 27 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | $22+ | Music from the Chicago-based pop band. 🎶
• Small Business Saturday in Cambridge | Sat., Nov. 27 | All day | Downtown Cambridge, 100 E. Main St., Cambridge | Free entry | Shop local at the small + unique businesses of Cambridge.
• Wisconsin Volleyball vs. Indiana | Sat., Nov. 27 | 7 p.m. | Wisconsin Field House | $5+ | A Big Ten volleyball matchup. 🏐
• Tipsy Turkey Pub Crawl | Sat., Nov. 27 | 1-5 p.m. | 418 Railroad St., New Glarus | $35 | Explore New Glarus’ bars + taverns with 7 drink tickets provided.
• Ecological Restoration Work Party | Sat., Nov. 27 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Martin St. parking lot, UW-Madison Arboretum | Free | Volunteer for restoration activities + learn about prairies and savannas.
• Small Business Saturday | Sat., Nov. 27 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Monroe St. | Free entry | The 12th annual Small Business Saturday with local shops on Monroe.
• Wisconsin Men’s Hockey vs. Clarkson | Sat., Nov. 27 | 6 p.m. | Kohl Center | $20+ | Cheer on the Badgers hockey team as they face off against the Clarkson Golden Knights.
• Holiday Benefit Concert | Sat., Nov. 27 | 5 p.m. | Bos Mead Hall | $10 | Support Friends of the State Street Family with a lineup of local musicians.

Sunday, Nov. 28

• Garden Stroll | Sun., Nov. 28 | 1-2 p.m. | UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center, 2880 Longenecker Dr. | Free | Bring the whole family for a stroll through the gardens + learn about plants, animals, and fungi. 🍃
• Sullivan King | Sun., Nov. 21 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | $25+ | A night of music with the electronic singer-songwriter. 🎶
• Mannheim Steamroller Christmas | Sun. Nov. 28 | 7 p.m. | Overture Hall | $35+ | Christmas music with multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting.
• Small Brewery Sunday | Sun., Nov. 28 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join The Lone Girl Brewery Company for a special launch + more to come.
• Holiday Traditions: Tamales | Sun., Nov. 28 | 10 a.m. | Sur la table | $79 | Learn how to make tamales from start to finish.
• Local Author Holiday Market | Sun., Nov. 28 | 4-6 p.m. | Leopold’s Books Bar Caffè, 1301 Regent St. | Free entry | Local authors will introduce their latest books in the new downstairs Book Nook.

Monday, Nov. 29

• Delta Rae | Mon., Nov. 29 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $25+ | A band of southern storytellers from Durham, NC.
• Monday Group Run | Mon, Nov. 29 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Movin’ Shoes, 528 S. Park St. | Free | A 3-5 mile community run at a 9-12 min/mile pace. 👟
• American Doughnut Workshop | Mon., Nov. 29 | 10 a.m. | Sur la table | $79 | Make a menu of delicious doughnuts.

Tuesday, Nov. 30

• American Red Cross Blood Drive | Tues., Nov. 30 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Karben4 Brewing, 3698 Kinsman Blvd. | Sign-up to donate blood + receive a beverage token.
• Project Management Essentials | Tues., Nov. 30 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn methodology to help with project management + delivery.
• Mio fratello è figlio unico (Daniele Luchetti, 2007) | Tues., Nov. 30 | 7-10 p.m. | 126 Memorial Library | Free | Join the UW Cineteca italiana for an Italian film about two brothers.
• Housing Equity Food/Hygiene Bag Packing | Tues., Nov. 30 | 8-9:30 a.m. | First United Methodist Church | Free | Volunteer to create food & hygiene bags made from non-perishable items for those experiencing homelessness in Madison.
• The 3 Buckets of Marketing KPIs | Tues., Nov. 30 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Vintage Brewing, 674 Whitney Way | Free+ | Join AMA Madison for a presentation on KPIs + networking.
• Giving Tuesday Celebration | Tues., Nov. 30 | 7-9 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | Free entry | 350 Madison celebrates Giving Tuesday with an auction + celebration at Garver.
• Winter Entertaining: Beef Wellington | Tues., Nov. 30 | 7 p.m. | Sur la table | $89 | Learn techniques for making the classic dish.