Yin Yoga at Ether Wellness
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.

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.

Lego Night at Working Draft Beer Co
2025-09-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-08 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Monday nights we are bringing back the childhood classic and nemesis of barefoot parents everywhere – LEGO! Join us from 6:30-8pm for 3 laid-back rounds of Lego fun! You can vote for your faves and even snag Working Draft or Bricks and Minifigs gift cards! We do three rounds of building with Lego. Each round we give you a topic / category, and you build something awesome. The winner of each round gets a gift certificate to Working Draft or our partners in Lego, Bricks and Minifigs – Madison. We’ve got the Lego covered, just bring your cool ideas. Kids are welcome and we either have a food truck or on-site pizzas for dinner! Lego Night is now every Monday at 6:30!

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

Trivia Night at Working Draft Beer Co
2025-09-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-10 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Every Wednesday night Working Draft hosts its house-made Trivia.
The top three teams win WDBC gift cards (or other fun prizes) and the last place team gets to pick one category for the next week.
Seats fill up fast, so we recommend getting here early.
We often have a food truck popping up, so you can enjoy some delicious dinner along with your tasty brews (and brain-bending questions). And even if we don’t have a truck on site, you can take advantage of our delicious Sal’s Tomato Pies pizzas and giant soft pretzels from Batch Bakehouse!
This event runs from Feb 12, 2025 to Dec 17, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Cancer Support Services through Gilda’s Club Madison [Virtual]
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.

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.

Celebrate Working Draft's Underversary
2025-09-05 12:00 - 23:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Come celebrate our Underversary, when we celebrate one full year of all things Underberg at Working Draft!
We have a ton of fun and delicious ways to celebrate this tasty German digestive bitter, including:
— We will have Underberg ice cream made specially for this event by Stellie’s Ice Cream.
— One of a kind root beer floats with Sprecher Root Beer and Underberg ice cream.
— We are going to debut our Underberg chess set.
— An Underberg toast at 6pm.
— Ampersand flowers will be selling Underberg flower arrangements
— Third Lake Sausage Company will be serving up his Underberg-infused pickled eggs
— A special Underberg cocktail by Mitch
— Underberg birthday cake
— A special food option to be named soon!
My taste buds are getting fired up already. See you celebrate one year of Underberg delicousness at Working Draft Beer Co!!!

Live from the Wonderground: Shakey – A Neil Young Tribute Band
2025-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI, 53703-2116, United States
Every month, enjoy free concerts at MCM featuring an eclectic mix of Madison bands. Adults get to dance and chat, kids climb and play, and caregivers enjoy low-stress social time in an outdoor space like no other!
On Friday, 9/5 from 5-8pm, we’re welcoming Shakey, a Neil Young tribute band that captures the essence of Neil Young’s music and style. Be sure to grab a tasty street taco or pupusa from Mexsal and a delicious dessert from Stellie’s Ice Cream cart — both for-purchase in the Wonderground.
Live from the Wonderground admission is free! You may choose to provide a donation at the door, but no entry fee is required. Proceeds benefit the work of Madison Children’s Museum and allow us to bring accessible programming to our community. All tickets are at the door, no advance registration. Please enter at the Wonderground gate on E. Dayton Street, by the Log Cabin.

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.

Locally Grown, Nationally Known
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Virtual
From popular parks to hidden gems, Wisconsin is bursting with special places that make it possible to connect with nature. We recently asked members of our volunteer teams to tell us about their favorite spaces – places they go to play, rest, relax and be inspired – places they are passionate about and work to protect.
We invite you to take a virtual journey around the state with us on Tuesday, September 9.

Bingo Night at Working Draft Beer Co
2025-09-09 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us for BINGO! It’s free to play, you can win Working Draft merch, gift cards, and other fun prizes!
We always have pizzas from Sal’s and giant pretzels from Batch Bakehouse and often have local food trucks for dinner.
We host Bingo Night every other Tuesday night starting at 6:30.
Yahtzee! I mean, Uno! Um, uh, oh yeah, Bingo!!!
Happens on the following Dates:
Feb 11, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Feb 25, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Mar 11, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Mar 25, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Apr 8, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Apr 22, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
May 6, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
May 20, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Jun 3, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Jun 17, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Jul 1, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Jul 15, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Jul 29, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Aug 12, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Aug 26, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Sep 9, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Sep 23, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Oct 7, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Oct 21, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Nov 4, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Nov 18, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Dec 2, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Dec 16, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Dec 30, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST

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/

Oktoberfest 2025 at Working Draft
2025-09-12 12:00 - 19:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
It’s time to celebrate all things German at Working Draft’s annual Oktoberfest!
During the weekend of September 12th through 14th, we’ll be celebrating the only way Working Draft knows how to do: with tons of great beer, food, and fun!
Here’s a taster of what you can expect at our Oktoberfest Weekend:
— SIXTEEN German-style WDBC beers on tap, including Stackenblochen Oktoberfest Lager and HellerFest Festbier Lager (releases at noon on Friday)
— WDBC-made Treberwurst and wurst platters from Mike Schneider polka band on Saturday
— Hammerschlagen all weekend long, a stein holding competition on Sunday, and other games
— Special schnapps flight and an Underberg cocktail
Get your lederhosen and dirndl out from storage, practice your polka, and get ready for some German gemutlichkeit, Working Draft style. Prost!

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.

Monroe Street Festival
2025-09-13 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Monroe Street, 1500-3500 Blocks, Madison, 53711, United States
The 47th Monroe Street Festival will take place on Saturday, September 13 from 10:00 to 5:00 in the 1600 – 2600 blocks of Monroe Street. The Monroe Street Festival is a cherished annual tradition celebrating Monroe Street’s many locally owned businesses and our surrounding residential neighborhoods. The day-long event features a range of activities including street sales, food and drink specials, free outdoor performances, kids music and games, a bargain book sale at the Monroe Street Library, and so much more. Activities are held rain or shine, and take place in the businesses, on the street or sidewalks, at Monroe Commons by Trader Joe’s, and in the parking lot of Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream. For more information, see https://www.monroestreetmadison.com/monroestreetfestival

Fashion Through the Eras
2025-09-13 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters Building, 816 State Street Madison, WI, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Step into the world of timeless fashion at this exclusive event, where you’ll uncover the hidden gems of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s renowned clothing collection! Explore a curated selection of historic and one-of-a-kind pieces as expert presenters guide you through the fascinating stories and craftsmanship behind these archival textiles.
But the experience doesn’t end there! Discover how these vintage treasures have inspired the next generation of designers at the UW-Madison’s Textiles and Fashion Design program. Learn how fashion students brought history to life, creating contemporary pieces inspired by past trends—a collection of which will be on display, showcasing the perfect blend of old and new.
After the presentation, enjoy a stylish cocktail hour in the lobby of the Society’s historic headquarters, where additional unique fashion items and textile treasures will be showcased in exhibition cases. Sip on a complimentary beverage as you mingle with fellow fashion enthusiasts, strike a pose at our themed photo booth, and immerse yourself in a captivating slideshow featuring original sketches and rare 2D fashion materials from our archives.
Your ticket grants you access to the presentation and Q&A session, all displays, one complimentary drink and delicious appetizers. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience fashion’s timeless artistry, rich heritage, and exciting future—reserve your spot today!
This event is presented in collaboration with faculty and students from the Textiles and Fashion Design degree program, offered by the UW-Madison School of Human Ecology’s (SOHE) Design Studies Department.
This event is sponsored by Findorff
Program Schedule:
6 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Fashion Presentation (Auditorium)
6:45 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Fashion Presentation Q&A (Auditorium)
7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | After-Presentation Cocktail Hour (Lobby)
Cost
$50 per person (Guests must be 13 & older)
Advanced registration required.
Society Members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at checkout.
About the Location
Wisconsin Historical Society
816 State Street
Madison, WI 53706
Know Before You Go
Regarding Parking:
Public parking is not available onsite at the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Public parking is available through the UW-Madison Transportation Services and the City of Madison. The nearest garage to the WHS Headquarters building is the Helen C. White Garage (600 N Park St, Madison, WI 53706) and is approximately a 5-minute walk from Headquarters. The closest City of Madison parking garage is the State Street Campus Garage (430 N. Frances St., Madison, WI 53703) and approximately a 7-minute walk away.
Regarding the Location and Event Arrival:
The WHS Headquarters building is located downtown on the UW-Madison campus.
The event activities will be taking place on the 1st floor in the auditorium and the central lobby.
Upon arrival at the event, attendees are to check-in with WHS personnel to confirm their registration.
Additional Event Information:
Doors to the auditorium will open at 5:45 pm to allow attendees to select their seats for the fashion presentation.
Guests must be 21 years old with a valid ID to consume alcohol.
Following the Fashion Presentation and Q & A, there will be a cocktail hour with beverages and appetizers available. As part of the ticket purchase, attendees receive one complementary beverage. Additional beverages are available for purchase. Appetizers are included in the ticket price.
About the Location
Located on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus at the corner of Langdon Street and Park Street, across from Memorial Union.

Dinner Detective Madison
2025-09-13 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!
