Crafting Business Close-out! Friday 8/15 - Sat 8/16
2025-08-15 09:00 - 2025-08-16 16:00 UTC | Barth Estate Services and Sales, 30 Millstone Rd, Madison, WI, 53717, United States
🎨🛠️ HAMMER & STAIN CLOSEOUT SALE 🛠️🎨
Everything Must Go!
After an incredible journey of creativity and community, Hammer & Stain is closing its doors — but not before one FINAL SALE!
Friday, August 15th & Saturday August 16th 9am – 4pm
30 Millstone Rd. Madison WI 53717
Join us for our Closeout Event and take home amazing deals on:
🪑 DIY Workshop Kits
🖌️ Craft Supplies, Glue Pots, UV Lights, Heat Guns, Blowers
🪵 Wood Blanks, Yarn, Sea Glass, Hats, Resin, Ribbon, Wood Flowers, Ceramics, Mosaics
🎁 Handmade Gifts, Studio Decor, Finished Pieces
🪚 Tools, Furniture, Shelving, Storage
✨ Perfect for DIYers, Teachers, Artists, Makers, or anyone who loves to create!
🎉 Everything is discounted — priced to sell!
Gift Cards will be accepted.
Come say goodbye, grab some deals, and stock up for your next creative adventure.

Kokoro Workshop: A Holistic Approach to Well-being
2025-08-15 12:30 - 2025-08-17 17:00 UTC | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Join Professor Kimiko Gunji and curator Tim Gruner at Taliesin for a weekend exploring the Japanese concept of Kokoro. Experience authentic activities like tea ceremonies in Frank Lloyd Wright’s living room, calligraphy sessions in his drafting studio, and outdoor mindfulness exercises.
This enriching weekend will nurture your mind, heart, and spirit, offering a unique blend of tradition, culture, and personal reflection.

Adult Swim: Moving Day
2025-08-15 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI, 53703-2116, United States
All fun, no sweat—it’s Adult Swim: Moving Day!
Come celebrate the fresh-start feeling of a new move without the stress of packing up your life. Kick back with a cold beer, test your skills with cardboard box Tetris, acquire a new fave thing at our oddity swap, and more!
Please note: The museum is NOT actually moving. Please do not call that friend with a truck or start boxing up the gift shop… we have packing tape, and we’re not afraid to use it.
Tickets
Ages 21+ ONLY
$20 in advance
$25 day of the event
Bring the whole moving crew! Get 10% off for 10 or more tickets, applied automatically at checkout.
Get your tickets now!
Parking Address:- 218 E Mifflin St Madison , WI 53703

Agora Art Fair 2025
2025-08-16 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Agora Fitchburg, 5500 E Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI, 53711, United States
Over 100 Wisconsin artists will be showcased in the 17th Annual Agora Art Fair set amid the stunning architecture of Agora and the natural prairie landscape of southern Wisconsin. Local and regional artists in every medium will be featured, including painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography, glass, metals, woodwork, mixed media, fiber, and sculpture.
The event will feature live music throughout the day, local food carts, a Wisconsin craft brew and wine garden, hands-on art activities, and the popular “Art In The Wind” kite exhibit!

Built on Bread: Toast Board Workshop - August 16th
2025-08-16 12:30 - 14:30 UTC | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Get inspired by how good a slice of bread can become in this workshop dedicated to the endlessly versatile toast board. We’ll explore three layered combinations designed to balance texture, spice, and seasonal ingredients:
– Avocado toast elevated with a kick of Togarashier
– Hart-beet cured salmon paired with whipped ricotta
– A shakshuka-inspired toast topped with a jammy egg, berbere-roasted tomatoes, peppers, and a pleasant hit of spice
We’ll walk you through how each element is prepared, what makes the flavor combinations work, and how to bring it all together beautifully.

From the Garden: Herbal and Goat Milk Soapmaking
2025-08-16 13:00 - 16:30 UTC | Willy Street Co-op AUBERGINE, 1226 Williamson St., Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join herbalist Linda Conroy to learn how to make soap from scratch. Participants will also learn how to incorporate herbs into the soap for skin health and healing. Everyone will take home recipes and bars of soap that we make in class. Bring an apron, rubber kitchen gloves, and safety glasses. All other supplies will be provided. Hands-on.

Core Connection: A Mind-Body Reset Interactive Workshop
2025-08-17 16:30 - 18:00 UTC | Ether Wellness, 25 N Pinckney St. Ste 310, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Restore your core from the inside out.
This interactive workshop blends movement, education, and mindfulness to explore the essential role your core and pelvic floor play in overall wellness—from posture and strength to stress and hormone balance.
You’ll learn foundational breath and movement techniques that support both physical stability and nervous system regulation, with a focus on vagal toning, core connection, and cortisol reset strategies.
Perfect for women in all seasons of life who want to reconnect with their body, reduce stress, and build core strength—both physically and emotionally.
Who’s It For?
• Women seeking core strength with mindfulness—not intensity
• Those recovering post-birth or in perimenopause/menopause
• Anyone wanting better posture, reduced tension, and enhanced pelvic awareness
• Individuals looking to balance stress, support hormones, and feel more present in their body
• Beginners or experienced movers alike—this workshop is for all levels
What to Expect:
• A supportive space to reconnect with your core and nervous system
• Education on the core, pelvic floor, and their role in stress and hormone balance
• Guided breathwork and mindful movement for deep core activation
• Simple tools to reset cortisol and tone the vagus nerve
• Restorative practices for stress relief and emotional balance
• A take-home guide with daily exercises and wellness tips
What to Bring: Wear comfortable clothes to move. Bring a yoga mat (limited number of yoga mats are available), as well as a water bottle and notebook.
Pre-registration is required at least 2 hours before the workshop starts: https://EtherWellnessMadison.buzops.com/CoreConnection
Non-Members = $32
*Members = $27.20 with promo code “MEMBER15”
*View the website for more details about our memberships: www.etherwellnessmadison.com
📍Location Notes:
Ether Wellness is located on the 3rd floor above The Old Fashioned (no elevator access—please plan accordingly). Street parking, the Capitol Square North Garage and the Dayton/Pinckney Ramp are nearby.
Event Page–> https://etherwellnessmadison.com/core-connection/

Yin Yoga at Ether Wellness
2025-08-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-31 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Ether Wellness, 25 N Pinckney St. Ste 310, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Give yourself permission to slow down. This deeply nourishing practice invites you to settle into floor-based postures held for 3–5 minutes, gently targeting the fascia and connective tissues. Through stillness and breath, Yin Yoga helps release tension, calm the nervous system, and create space—physically and energetically—for rest and renewal.
Pre-registration required at least 2 hours before class.
Non-Members = $22/class –> https://etherwellnessmadison.buzops.com/YinYoga
(4 class pack = $19/class. Purchase under “packages”–> https://etherwellnessmadison.buzops.com/)
Members = Free with promo code “MEMBERFREECLASS”
Class lead by: Kari Mysker
Every Sunday 6:30-7:30pm
Ether Wellness (25 N Pinckney St Ste 310 Madison, WI 53703)
📍Location Notes:
Ether Wellness is located on the 3rd floor above The Old Fashioned (no elevator access—please plan accordingly). Street parking, the Capitol Square North Garage and the Dayton/Pinckney Ramp are nearby.

Navigating Work & Cancer
2025-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
Whether you need to work, want to work, or are ready to think differently about work, our jobs are deeply tied to our identity, social connections, financial stability, and sense of purpose.
This workshop invites participants to reflect on what work truly means to them and to explore the complex decisions surrounding employment during and after a cancer diagnosis.
Together, we’ll discuss the emotional, physical, and logistical challenges of working through cancer—and how to make choices that align with your values and needs.
The workshop is presented by Hannah Fry, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and support group facilitator at Gilda’s Club.

Concerts at McKee - Chicago Latin Groove
2025-08-18 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg , WI, 53508, United States
Concerts at McKee, presented by Oak Bank, is back for 2025! Bring the family or coworkers and enjoy a relaxing evening in the park!
Concerts at McKee is a Party in the Park for everyone! A Youth Band from Madison Music Foundry is at 6:00pm, and the headliner will take the stage at 7:00pm.
Chicago Latin Groove is the Midwest’s premier Tropical music band
Food trucks from local vendors, beverages and beer are available or pack a picnic and bring family, friends and co-workers. It is the best way to spend a summer Monday night! Thank you to our generous sponsors: Oak Bank, Ward-Brodt, Mosquito Joe of Madison, The Cesta an Illuminus Community, Klaas Financial, Vanden Heuvel & Associates CPAs, Matt Winzenreid Real Estate Partners, Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce, City of Fitchburg, WI – Government, and Madison Music Foundry.

The Power of Produce: Simple Summer Harvest Dishes for Wellness
2025-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
Join the UW Health Culinary Medicine team as they explore the amazing in season foods. We will explore what is at the farmers market, provide nutrition benefits of the fruits and vegetables in season, as well as continuing to support patient protein needs by providing information on adjusting protein and calorie content in recipes.
The menu will include a watermelon cocktail, Caprese skewers, and veggie/quinoa tabbouleh. You will have the opportunity to learn, chat, and enjoy the delicious food.

Cancer Support Services through Gilda’s Club Madison [Virtual]
2025-08-20 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-26 09:00 - 09:30, 2025-09-04 11:00 - 11:30 UTC | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
Have you or someone you loved been given a cancer diagnosis? Are you looking for a space to connect with others who understand?
Join Gilda’s Club for a group New Member Meeting delivered on Zoom.
This meeting will discuss the resources we have to offer and get you started as a Gilda’s Club member.
*If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org to schedule an individual New Member Meeting.
Questions? Please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.

15th Annual Rock Island Women's Herbal Trip
2025-08-21 10:00 - 2025-08-25 13:00 (America/New_York) | Moonwise Herbs, Albion, WI, United States
Register and Pay by June 1st for the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT! (Space is Limited).
Join herbalist and wildcrafter Linda Conroy, MSS, MLSP for our 15th Annual Rock Island Women’s Herbal Trip – an unforgettable journey on a primitive island located off of the tip of Door County peninsula in Lake Michigan. Cars and even bikes are not allowed on the 912-acre island, making for an experience unlike any other. There are 10 miles of hiking trails, including a one-mile interpretive trail and 5,000 feet of beach. This herbal intensive will offer an opportunity to connect deeply with the plants on this remote island. Participants will hike the island, commune with green allies and enjoy camping right along the lake.
Time & Location:
Aug 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – Aug 25, 2025, 1:00 PM
Rock Island, WI, USA

Midday Reset: Breathwork & Meditation at Ether Wellness
2025-08-21 12:15 - 12:45, 2025-08-28 12:15 - 12:45 UTC | Ether Wellness, 25 N Pinckney St. Ste 310, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Hit pause on your Thursday with this 30-minute reset designed to calm your mind and recharge your energy. Kari will guide you through simple, accessible breathwork and Kriya Yoga meditation to help you release stress and return to your day feeling grounded and renewed.
No experience necessary—and you don’t even have to change out of your clothes if you don’t want to! Just come as you are, take a seat, and breathe.
Non-Members = $12/class –> https://etherwellnessmadison.buzops.com/MiddayReset
(4 class pack = $10/class. Purchase under “packages”–>
https://etherwellnessmadison.buzops.com/)
Members = Free with promo code “MEMBERFREECLASS”
Class lead by: Kari Mysker
Every Thursday 12:15-12:45pm
Ether Wellness (25 N Pinckney St Ste 310 Madison, WI 53703)
Location Notes:
Ether Wellness is located on the 3rd floor above The Old Fashioned (no elevator access—please plan accordingly). Street parking, the Capitol Square North Garage and the Dayton/Pinckney Ramp are nearby.

Pig Roast at the Fitchburg Farmers Market
2025-08-21 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | Agora Fitchburg, 5500 E Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI, 53711, United States
Join us on Thursday, August 21 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM for our annual Pig Roast here at the Fitchburg Farmers Market! Along with local offerings from our vendors, live music by Shelley Faith will be showcased, as well as plenty of places to sit and enjoy your meal with family and friends!
At $14/plate, we will be offering pulled pork, beans, coleslaw, and chips, benefitting Luke’s Closet – a nonprofit giving aid to children in foster/kinship families in Dane County. Water will be available for purchase. Want to take your meal home? To-go will be offered as well. ONLY 130 PLATES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN TOTAL. Pre-ordering will end Wednesday, August 20, by noon.

The Bridges of Madison County: A Musical
2025-08-22 19:30 - 2025-08-23 21:30 UTC | Fredric March Play Circle, Wisconsin Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, Madison, 53706, United States
Francesca Johnson, a beautiful Italian woman who married an American soldier to flee war-ravaged Italy, looks forward to a rare four days alone on her Iowa farm when her family heads to the 1965 State Fair. When ruggedly handsome, National Geographic photographer, Robert Kincaid, pulls into her driveway seeking directions, though, what happens in those four days may very well alter the course of Francesca’s life. Based on the best-selling novel and nominated for several Tonys, Bridges is a touching, fiercely romantic, and powerful testament to love and the question of “what if?”
Performed at the Play Circle in the Memorial Union. See www.mtmadison.com for info on parking and finding the theatre.
August 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30pm
August 17 at 2:00pm
Presented by Music Theatre of Madison

Grow and Gather: Eat the Weeds!
2025-08-23 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Tired of fighting all those garden weeds? Good news – you can eat them!
Join us in the Kitchen Garden at Taliesin with Taliesin Preservation’s Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman, to learn what weeds in your garden are delicious and nutritious. Learn about companion planting and how some weeds can actually benefit your garden when managed properly.
We will also discuss the importance of understanding native vs invasive weeds, and how our gardening affects the greater ecosystem. Participants will tour the Kitchen Garden at Taliesin and have the opportunity to sample the weeds and the garden produce.
Bring a tote bag or basket to take home some garden goodies!

Dinner Detective Madison
2025-08-23 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East, 4402 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
As North America’s largest interactive comedy true-crime murder mystery dinner theatre show, solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Each ticket includes our signature award-winning show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show!

The Ultimate Italian Ice Cream Sandwich Workshop - August 30th
2025-08-30 12:30 - 14:30 UTC | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us in celebrating the flavors of Italy. We’ll begin by setting the mood with a thoughtfully prepared antipasti spread. As you enjoy these classic bites, Michelle Mau will guide you through the art of making our rich house-made ice cream from scratch. Finally, experience the ice cream paired perfectly with a toasted Stalzy’s brioche bun, creating a traditional Italian gelato sandwich with a modern twist.

Shifting Gears Bike Path Dance Festival 2025
2025-09-01 12:00 - 18:00 UTC | Brittingham, McPike, and Wirth Court Parks, along the Capitol City Trail, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
The Shifting Gears Bike Path Dance Festival is back, and with more exciting ways to enjoy Madison’s vibrant local dance scene. Grab your bike, your scooter, roller skates, or just put on your favorite walking shoes! This year’s festival brings you new interactive activities and new appreciation for our beautiful city.
Shifting Gears creates informal and temporary performance spaces in the parks and green spaces along the fantastic bike paths in Madison: Wirth Court Park, McPike Park, and Brittingham Park (by the Butterfly Garden). This Labor Day, festival goers on the bike path can get a little exercise, enjoy the beautiful outdoors, and witness a stunning array of local dance groups:
Sets begin at 12, 1:50, & 3:45pm at each of the three locations. 10 minutes of break between sets allows you to bike between locations to see all of these remarkable performers:
Brittingham Park:
Mukula Dance
Madison Circus Space Aerial Dance
Dansu Company and Crew
Wingspan Dance
Harley Blanchard
Mini Lesson with Lyn Pilch of Dance Fabulous
McPike Park:
Tania Tandias Flamenco & Spanish Dance
Breakthrough Dance Company
Evander Stoll
the Unincorporated Dance Lab
Kallpa House
Lily Edgar
Scratch Dance
Salsa and Bachata Mini Lesson with Luis Armacanqui of the Capitol Social
Wirth Court Park:
Karmic Flower Dance Company
Eric Stith III
Pa Ying Thao
Breckenridge Scottish Highland Dance
Papa Kobina of the Hitterz Collective
Kripa Baskaran
Luigi Style Jazz Mini Lesson with Dianné Jean Aldrich
This year, tour the full festival in a group ride with Machinery Row Bicycles! First dozen participants to meet up for the group ride at 11:30am at Machinery Row get a special Shifting Gears swag bag.
In addition to live performance there will be other family-friendly activities including bike decorating, sidewalk chalk, and mini lessons in social and folk dance forms. One mini lesson will finish off each set at all of the park locations, allowing the audience to learn something new, get the body moving, and celebrate the final days of summer together. Audience amenities are back this year thanks to SASYNA: porta potties and a few shade umbrellas. Feel free to bring your own small shade umbrellas, picnics and picnic blankets, sun screen, bug repellent, and any other goodies you might need to enjoy a full day of dance and the outdoors.
At the end of the day, join performers and community at the Working Draft Beer Company for our Fin de Fiesta celebration with drinks (non-alcoholic too!), food truck, raffle, community dance party, & more!
Admission is free and tickets are not required. Shifting Gears is partially funded with generous support from the Madison Arts Commission, Madison Pro Audio, the SASY Neighborhood Association, the Evjue Foundation, Working Draft Beer Co, and individual donors. Those interested in making a tax deductible donation may do so at isthmusdancecollective.org/donate.

An Archeologist’s View of the Changing Landscape
2025-09-02 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Pope Farm Conservancy, 7440 Old Sauk Rd, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Join State Archaeologist Dr. Amy Rosebrough for an archeological tour of how the landscape of Pope Farm Conservancy and southern Wisconsin influenced, and was used by, Indigenous peoples and European settlers, and how it has changed over time. This walking tour will invite visitors to contemplate the impact of the land around them on human history. What resources were available to local communities, and how were they used? How did ice and water determine where and when people came to stay? How did people, in turn, change the landscape around us? This tour is free and open to the public – no registration is necessary. We will meet at Pope Farm Conservancy in the lower parking lot off Old Sauk Rd.
Website: https://www.popefarmconservancy.org/events/
Share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1082474024086383/
Contact: info@popefarmconservancy.org

Advance Care Planning
2025-09-04 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
Make you own health care decisions. Advance care planning is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself and to your loved ones. It takes courage to plan ahead and think about a time in the future when you may not be able to make healthcare decisions for yourself or you are not able to communicate your preferences. By planning ahead, you can find comfort that your current and future care preferences are in writing and will guide your loved ones so they will not have the burden of guessing what you would want during if you could not speak for yourself about medical decisions. Learn more about how you can make your own health care decisions through written and verbal communication with your medical team and family. Presented by Jean Ligocki, MSW and Kirsten Worzala-Dumke.

Wisconsin at Work Walking Tour
2025-09-04 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | History Maker Space, 1 S. Pinckney Street (U.S. Bank Plaza), Madison, 53703, United States
Discover the people, places and movements that contributed to Madison’s long legacy of labor during this unique walking tour through the capital city. Set within Wisconsin’s history of labor legislation, learn about how people have made a living over time and the leaders and community organizations that shaped the area’s labor rights movements, visit sites teeming with labor union history, walk in the footsteps of worker strikes and more as you explore Wisconsin work history from the mid 1800s to the 1970s.
COST
Adult: $20
Teen: $20
Senior: $20
Child (5-11): $20
Children under 5: Free
Society members receive a 10% discount.
Advanced registration is required.
Know Before You Go:
Although the tour is based out of the Wisconsin History Society (WHS) History Maker Space, this tour will be taking place within the community and will be visiting multiple locations.
For this tour, please note the starting and ending locations are different.
The starting location of the tour will be in front of the U.S. Bank Plaza building (1 S. Pinckney Street), the home of the History Maker Space. The ending location will be at Library Mall, 816 State Street.
Upon arrival at the starting location, please check-in with a WHS staff member to confirm your tour reservation.
The guided tour is approximately 1.3 miles in length and is on paved, but slightly hilly terrain.
Comfortable shoes for walking are strongly recommended. Tour participants are encouraged to also bring water, sunglasses, and a hat with them. The course of the tour is outdoors and shade will vary.
Walking tours will happen rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, consider bringing an umbrella.
Parking:
For the Thursday tour date, it is strongly recommended not to park in the underground onsite garage at the U.S. Bank Plaza Building. The U.S. Bank Plaza parking garage closes after 6 p.m. on weekdays and will not reopen until Friday morning when regular business hours at the U.S. Bank Plaza building resume.
Regarding Saturday tour times, the underground onsite garage at the U.S. Bank Plaza building is not open.
As an alternative to parking onsite at the U.S. Bank building, there are public parking options available in downtown Madison. There is a public parking garage, Capitol Square North Garage (218 E. Mifflin St., Madison, WI 53703), located about two blocks and a 6-minute walk from the tour’s starting location and end location. In addition, there is street parking information on the City of Madison website.
If wanting to park near the end of the walking tour, the nearest city of Madison parking garage is the State Street Campus Garage – Frances Street. In addition, there are parking options available through UW- Madison Transportation Services.
Tour participants with questions about the tour content, or with mobility concerns are encouraged to contact Jenny Pederson at jennifer.pederson@wisconsinhistory.org or (608) 669-5160.

Critical Thinking, Moral Imagination, and the Courage to Rescue: A Dialogue
2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:15 (America/Chicago) | Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Drawing from histories of individuals and communities who chose to rescue Jews during the Holocaust, Dr. Amy H. Shapiro will explore the difficult decisions made by those who risk their lives to help others. She will share insights into what drives people to act with compassion in the face of danger and discuss the broader implications for moral decision-making today. Following her remarks, Dr. Shapiro will invite the audience into a thought-provoking conversation about what it means to act out of a sense of moral imagination.
LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee
COST: Members $5 | Nonmembers $8 | Add-on Ticket $5
Nonmembers are welcome to purchase an Add-on Ticket to experience Jewish Museum Milwaukee galleries between 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. the night of the program.
