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!

Yin Yoga at Ether Wellness
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.

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, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-06 13:00 - 14:30 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.

Ken Dahlin Lecture & Reception
2025-09-05 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Hillside Theater, Taliesin, Spring Green, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Architect Ken Dahlin will discuss his latest book, Frank Lloyd Wright and the Path to Beauty, at Hillside Theater. The evening begins with a book signing, charcuterie, and drinks at Hillside Drafting Studio, followed by a reception in the Hillside foyer.

All Wright: A Day Like No Other at Taliesin
2025-09-06 09:00 - 18:00 UTC | Taliesin, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Wright in Wisconsin presents ALL WRIGHT: A DAY LIKE NO OTHER on Saturday, September 6th (the weekend following Labor Day).
This exclusive experience grants unprecedented access to Taliesin (including residence, Wright’s studio, Cornelia Brierly’s living quarters), Hillside Drafting Studio and Theater (including Assembly Hall, dining room, and dorm rooms), Tan-y-Deri (Porter residence), Romeo and Juliet Windmill, Joe’s Cottage, and Midway Barns (exterior viewing only).
Taliesin will NOT be open to the public on the day of the tour during this VIP experience. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Coastal Heat: Ceviche & Sopa de Camarón - September 6th
2025-09-06 12:30 - 14:30 UTC | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Dive into bold, coastal flavors in this summery workshop featuring two vibrant Mexican dishes. We’ll start with a bright ceviche featuring serrano chiles, crisp radish, and our Zócalo spice, served atop crunchy tostadas. Then we’ll build a rich, smoky sopa de camarón—plump shrimp in a spicy tomato broth with morita chiles and creamy avocado. A workshop that captures the balance of heat, acid, and comfort in every bite.

Music is Architecture Thawed: Ben and Leo Sidran
2025-09-06 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Hillside Theater, 6604 State Highway 23 Trunk, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Form, structure, improvisation and chaos in jazz. Ben and Leo Sidran in concert and conversation. If, as Goethe wrote, architecture can be seen as frozen music, perhaps music can be seen as architecture thawed.
Join father and son Ben and Leo Sidran, at the iconic Hillside Theater at Taliesin, as they discuss what this might mean, and put it into practice on stage.

Classic Movie: North by Northwest
2025-09-08 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | Hillside Theater, Taliesin, Spring Green, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Experience a classic movie in a historic space!
First shown at Taliesin in 1960, North by Northwest tells the tale of an innocent man mistaken for a spy in one of director Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest thrillers. While leaving New York’s Plaza Hotel, advertising executive Roger Thornhill (Grant) has the misfortune of standing just as the name “”George Kaplan”” is paged–starting a lethal case of mistaken identity and a nonstop game of cat and mouse as he is pursued across North America by espionage agents trying to kill him–and by police who suspect him of murder.
This film is presented in partnership with the River Valley Film Club and American Players Theatre.

Cancer Support Services at Gilda’s Club Madison [In Person]
2025-09-10 18:30 - 19:30 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 us for an in person group new member meeting. We’ll take some time to talk about the resources available at Gilda’s Club Madison, then take a short tour of the clubhouse.
Meet at the Clubhouse located at 7907 UW Ct, Middleton, WI.

Menopause: Empowering Women Through Every Stage
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | Promega (BTC Building), 5445 E Cheryl Pkwy, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
Menopause isn’t the end—it’s a new beginning. Join us to learn, laugh & feel empowered.
Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect just about everything—sleep, energy, mood, metabolism, libido, and even our relationship with our body. But what if this phase of life wasn’t something to dread… and instead, something to own?
Join us for a candid and empowering evening designed to help you feel informed, supported, and connected during midlife and beyond. From pelvic floor awareness to hormone therapy myths, this is your chance to ask real questions and receive compassionate, evidence-informed answers.
Whether you’re just starting to notice changes or you’re knee-deep in hot flashes, this event is for you. Bring your questions, bring a friend, and enjoy a specialty mocktail + charcuterie while we normalize the conversation and reclaim this season of life.
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of your changing body—and a toolkit to feel strong, centered, and empowered in this new chapter walking away with real facts (not fear), clarity on hormone therapy, evidence-backed supplements and lifestyle tips.
💐Who’s it for:
• Women experiencing symptoms of perimenopause or menopause
• Those curious about what to expect in this life stage and how to support themselves
• Anyone seeking holistic and evidence-based tools to manage stress, sleep, hormones, and body changes
• Women looking to connect with others and feel seen, heard, and uplifted in community
💐What to expect:
• A supportive, empowering space to learn, share, and feel seen in your menopause journey—no shame, no judgment, just real talk and real tools.
• Gain clear, evidence-based insights into the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause, pelvic floor health, hormone therapy, lifestyle strategies, and more.
• Experience simple tools like breathwork, gentle movement, and self-awareness practices to help regulate stress, build strength, and reconnect with your body.
• Leave with a deeper understanding of your body and actionable steps to feel strong, centered, and empowered during midlife and beyond—plus take-home resources to continue your journey.
Join us for specialty cocktails, mocktails, charcuterie, gift bags, and a night of connection to remember
Meet Your Presenters
✨ Miranda Zuhlke – Miranda is a board-certified physician assistant, nationally certified menopause practitioner, and AASECT-certified sexual health counselor. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, dual master’s degrees in Physician Assistant Studies and Medical Science, and is currently completing her Doctorate of Medical Science. With over a decade of experience in women’s health, Miranda empowers women in midlife to reclaim their pleasure, optimize hormone health, and fall deeply in love with their lives again. Her unique blend of clinical expertise and passion for whole-person care positions her as a leading voice in midlife wellness and sexual health.
✨ Kari Mysker – Kari is the founder of Ether Wellness and a women’s health & fitness coach with a deep passion for helping women feel strong, supported, and in tune with their bodies. With education in personal training, yoga, mat Pilates, and nutrition, she specializes in core connection, hormone-friendly movement, and nervous system regulation.
✨Facilitated by: Sarah Palletter
When: Thursday, September 11th 6-8:30pm (doors open at 5:30pm)
Where: Promega (BTC Building) | 5445 E Cheryl Pkwy, Madison, WI 53711
Cost: Early Bird Aug 1st – Aug 19th $65 (use promo code: EMPOWER10) | After Aug 19th $75
Registration: https://etherwellnessmadison.buzops.com/MenopauseEmpoweringWomen/131620
More Info: https://etherwellnessmadison.com/menopause-empowering-women-through-every-stage/

Grow and Gather: Fall Foraging
2025-09-13 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Come explore Phoebe Point Trail at Taliesin and learn how to forage with Taliesin Preservation’s Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman.
This class will begin by discussing foraging basics at the base of the trail. Then, we will embark on a moderate 1.1 mile loop through Phoebe Point to put our new knowledge to the test, identifying common summer wild edibles along the way.
We will discuss Wright’s connection to the Driftless, and how it inspired a culture at Taliesin of working with and learning within the natural environment.
By the end of this course, you will learn why you should forage, where you can forage, how to forage safely and responsibly, as well as key identification techniques and common plant families.
This event is open to all skill and knowledge levels! We welcome participants of ALL abilities, including those who may not be able to undertake the 1.1 mile hike. Discussion during the first hour will cover all core topics, as well as many of the wild edibles we expect to see along the path.
