BRAVA Magazine

Nature Passport Season
2025-05-17 08:00 - 2025-06-23 17:00 UTC | Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Drive, Monona, WI, 53716, United States
It’s officially Nature Passport season!
Madison, WI – This year, Nature Net is revamping its renowned Nature Passport to make the most of your summer outdoor adventures! Whether you’re discovering hidden gems or completing simple missions, the updated Nature Passport ensures that you make the most of all that these incredible locations have to offer! Nature Net is also a proud supporter of the Nature Everywhere Initiative—so whether you’re visiting a Nature Net site or exploring your local park, be sure to get outside and connect with the nature around you!
The Nature Passport is a free and self-guided activity journal inviting children and their families to visit the various Nature Net sites and spend time engaging with the natural world. Each site has a list of activities for kids to complete along with further information about the location. Families may work to complete as many of the nature missions as they can, or they may simply use their Passport as inspiration for their own adventures. Offered in both English and Spanish, Nature Passports are available at Nature Net sites and local libraries from now to the end of summer. Each site has something truly unique to explore, so what are you waiting for? Get out there and explore!
With a mix of indoor attractions like the Madison Children’s Museum and Cave of the Mounds, and stunning outdoor spots such as Cherokee Marsh and the UW–Madison Arboretum, there’s always somewhere to explore no matter the weather! Nature Net Director, Betsy Parker, notes that, “the Nature Passport has always been one of my favorite programs we offer. It can be hard for families to stay creative with activities throughout the summer, so I love that we can provide a pocket-sized tool that inspires adventure and connects people with our local natural and cultural resources.”
Nature Net is a program of the Aldo Leopold Nature Center and works to get families and educators outdoors. This year’s Nature Passport is offered as a free resource thanks to support from Wild Birds Unlimited and printing via Images Plus. Additionally, the UW-Madison Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies Program (LACIS) assisted in creating the Spanish language version of the Passport. If you would like to get more involved and keep the Nature Passport going for the next generation of environmental stewards, donations are accepted at naturenet.org.

Kids Building Wisconsin 2025
2025-05-17 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg , WI, 53508, United States
Mark your calendars for KBW 2025 on May 17, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Kids Building Wisconsin is an exciting and educational event for kids, celebrating the construction industry. With over 50 interactive exhibits, it’s a day full of fun and learning at McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg, WI. From local trades to industry participants, there’s something for everyone. Get ready for hands-on activities, demonstrations, and unforgettable experiences. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore and engage with the world of construction!

Springtime Ricotta Gnocchi Workshop - Saturday, May 17th
2025-05-17 12:30 - 14:00 UTC | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join Team Deliciouser as we welcome the flavors of spring with a hands-on Ricotta Gnocchi Workshop. Under the guidance of Chef Michelle Mau, we’ll roll delicate ricotta gnocchi seasoned with our house-blended spice, Antica. It will be paired with asparagus and peas for a fresh, vibrant dish.
The workshop will also feature a Signature Salt Spring Green Salad, celebrating the season’s best produce. Along the way, Michelle will share stories, techniques, and insights into crafting simple yet elevated dishes with bold flavors.
Come cook, learn, and savor the taste of spring with us!
Please provide all dietary restrictions and allergies upon booking. Guests enjoy 10% off spices and featured wines at events.
Bar & Shopping @ 12 p.m.
Workshop @ 12:30 p.m.
Tickets: $70
Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill
We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash

WYSO Percussion Ensemble & Concert Orchestra
2025-05-17 16:00 - 17:30 UTC | Mead Witter Concert Hall at Hamel Music Center-UW Campus, 740 University Ave, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
You are invited to attend the Eugenie Mayer Bolz Family Concerts: Percussion Ensemble and Concert Orchestra.
The WYSO Percussion Ensemble, directed by Vicki Peterson Jenks and Dane Crozier, will perform The Chameleon by Andrew R. Stout and the beloved Londonderry Air, a traditional Irish melody.
Concert Orchestra, conducted by Christine Mata Eckel, will present a spirited program including Beseda, a suite of traditional Czech dances (arr. Robert Bauernschmidt), Prelude to Carmen by Georges Bizet (arr. Casey B. Kriechbaum), Bellingrath Gardens by Ralph Ford, and Gustav Holst’s Song Without Words (arr. Roy Phillippe).

Ancora String Quartet at Hillside Theater
2025-05-17 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Hillside Theater, Taliesin, Spring Green, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
“Join the Ancora String Quartet. at Taliesin’s famed Hillside Theater, for a “Schubertiad!” The quartet will perform Franz Schubert’s passionate and tragic masterpiece, Quartet in D Minor, D. 810, nicknamed the “Death and the Maiden” quartet. After that, they will be joined by cellist Trace Johnson in a performance of the ingenious C Major Quintet, D. 956.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. The show will begin promptly at 6:00PM. We recommend arriving 15-20 minutes prior. All seating is first come, first serve.”

Learn to Geocache
2025-05-18 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Walking Iron County Park, 6064 Beckman Rd, Mazomanie, WI, 53560, United States
Have you ever wanted to be a modern day treasure hunter? Try geocaching! Geocaching involves using a GPS coordinates to location a hidden container. Our course will involve a brief overview of geocaching, instruction on using the GPS units, and then time to go try out your new skill around the park! All equipment will be provided.
We recommend that teams be four or fewer individuals. You only need to register one person from your team.
Cost: $15 per team
Age: All (children under 18 must be chaperoned by an adult)
Registration is required.

Grow and Gather: Spring Foraging with Abbie Lehman
2025-05-18 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Taliesin Preservation, 5607 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, United States
Come explore the Welsh Hills Trail and learn how to forage with our Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman.
Class will begin with a discussion of foraging basics at the base of the trail. Then, we will embark on a two-mile loop through the Welsh Hills to put our new knowledge to the test, identifying common Spring wild edibles along the way!
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.

WYSO Philharmonia Brass Choir & Philharmonia Orchestra
2025-05-18 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Mead Witter Concert Hall at Hamel Music Center-UW Campus, 740 University Ave, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
You are invited to attend the Eugenie Mayer Bolz Family Concerts: Harp Ensemble, Opus One & Sinfonietta Orchestras. The concert will begin with a performance by the WYSO Harp Ensemble, directed by Jenny DeRoche.
Opus One Orchestra, led by Steve Kurr, will perform Basile’s Galop by Basil Barès (arr. Jeffrey S. Bishop), Dance Pizzicato by David Bobrowitz, Four Royal Dances by Eric Ewazen, and River Valley Waltz by Katie O’Hara LaBrie.
Sinfonietta Orchestra, conducted by Geri Nolden, will then present Carpe Diem! by Richard Meyer (arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle), Iditarod by Soon Hee Newbold, Les Patineurs “The Skaters” by Émile Waldteufel (arr. Cyndee Giebler), and America the Beautiful by Samuel A. Ward (arr. Jason W. Krug).

WYSO Youth Brass Choir & Youth Orchestra
2025-05-18 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | Mead Witter Concert Hall at Hamel Music Center-UW Campus, 740 University Ave, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
You are invited to attend the Youth Brass Choir & Youth Orchestra Concerts. The winners of the 2025 Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition, Ava Flores (oboe) and Asha Sundaram (flute), will be featured.
The concert begins with Concerto for Oboe in C Major, VIIg:C1 by Franz Joseph Haydn (ed. Alexander Wunderer), with Ava Flores as soloist. Asha Sundaram will then perform Concertino for Flute in D Major, Op. 107 by Cécile Chaminade.
Following these featured soloists, the Youth Orchestra, conducted by Kyle Knox, will perform Ralph Vaughan Williams’ sweeping A London Symphony, and close with Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D by Edward Elgar.

Cancer Support Services through Gilda’s Club Madison [Virtual]
2025-05-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-29 12:30 - 13:00 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.

Sierra Club Lunch and Learn: An Overview of Nitrate Challenges in Wisconsin's Groundwater - ONLINE ONLY!
2025-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | WI
Nitrate is a challenging issue because nitrogen is both a necessary component of agricultural production and an environmental pollutant. This talk will use nitrate data from Wisconsin to illustrate the relationship between human activities and our groundwater. Specifically, how nitrate ends up in our groundwater, why some areas more prone to contamination, and what practices may help improve water quality.
Zoom in, bring your own lunch, and any questions you may have!
register at: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000jgbMHIAY&mapLinkHref=

Lego Night at Working Draft Beer Co
2025-05-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-26 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!

Bingo Night at Working Draft Beer Co
2025-05-20 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

Supper & Sleight of Hand Featuring Magician Rick Wilcox - Wednesday, May 21st
2025-05-21 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join team Deliciouser for a very special dinner and a show event featuring magician extraordinaire Rick Wilcox direct from the eponymously named Rick Wilcox Magic Theater in Wisconsin Dells. This evening’s menu is based on our Wisconsin Supper Club Spice collection.
Dinner and a show
-Deliciouser Relish Trays
-Asparagus Soup with Herbes de Provence, Goat Cheese Crouton
-Supper Club Steak Frites or Signature Seasoned Black Cod on Parsnip Purée
-Sherry Custard Cake
Optional drink pairing, as well as a curated selection of wine, spirits and spirit-free cocktails available
Please provide all dietary restrictions and allergies upon booking
Guests enjoy 10% off spices and featured wines at events
Bar & table-side card tricks @ 5:30 p.m.
Dinner @ 6:15 p.m. (Magic show between dinner and dessert)
Tickets: $135 + 20% Service Charge on Food & Drinks
Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill
We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash

Trivia Night at Working Draft Beer Co
2025-05-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-28 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

Madison’s Hidden History: From Myth to Mystery
2025-05-22 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | History Maker Space, 1 S. Pinckney Street (U.S. Bank Plaza), Madison, 53703, United States
Beneath the neatly kept streets of Wisconsin’s capital, secrets and stories abound—go beyond the well-known facts, figures, spaces and places of Madison to learn about odd characters, mysterious happenings and macabre events. From hauntings and hijinks to magic and even murder, From Myth to Mystery takes tour-goers on a strange ride through Madison’s lesser-known past. Stops along the way include local hauntings, the sites of stunts performed by famed magician Harry Houdini, the remains of Jeffrey Dahmer, a rumored mythical lake monster and much more.
Dates:
Select Thursdays | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
May 8, May 22, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 18, October 23, 2025
Select Saturdays | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
May 10, July 26, August 9, August 23, September 20, October 25, 2025

14th Annual Midwest Women's Herbal Conference
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-25 | WI
Join us for a gathering of the feminine with a wide spectrum of acclaimed herbalists and speakers, pre-conference immersions, 80+ incredible workshops, plant walks, and topics including holistic immune support, storytelling, herbal traditions from around the world, wise woman ways, and much much more! SAVE THE DATE – Registration opens December 2025

Garver Food Truck Friday 2025
2025-05-23 17:00 - 2025-06-21 21:00 UTC | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI, 53407, United States
Summer nights in Madison just got even better with the return of Garver Food Truck Fridays, kicking off May 23rd and running through October 3rd! Every Friday, the Garver Patio comes alive with a vibrant mix of food, drinks, and free live music — the perfect way to start your weekend. Savor bites from a rotating lineup of food trucks alongside offerings from Garver tenants. As you eat and drink, enjoy live music from local talent. This FREE weekly event is full of local flavor and fun. Mark your calendar, bring your lawn chair, grab a spot on the patio, and experience the best of summer! Make Garver your new Friday night tradition!

Memorial Day Post Parade Family Festival & Tiki Bar Grand Opening
2025-05-26 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | East Side Club, 3735 Monona Drive, Madison, WI, 53714, United States
Join us for live music & cold drinks
The Jimmys start at 1:00 PM
Tiki Grill provided by the American Legion Post 501
Cover charge $5

Weekly Village Herbalist Apprenticeship Program Session 2: Summer 1
2025-05-28 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Moonwise Herbs, Albion, WI, United States
Meet once a week for 8 weeks at Linda’s homestead. Spend time connecting with the wise woman within, while hiking, gardening, wild-crafting, creating herbal medicines, discovering herbal nourishment, and more! Each session is focused on a different season. Participants can join a single eight-week session or more. Apprentices who have completed all three seasons will receive a Certificate of Completion and be eligible for an internship position with Moonwise Herbs. There are 3 sessions for 2025. Click on the link to learn more and sign up.

Watercolor Feast with Erin Gleeson - Wednesday, May 28th
2025-05-28 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us for a special evening with author and artist Erin Gleeson. Erin has recently moved to Madison from California where she’s spent the last several years writing and illustrating her bestselling Forest Feast cookbooks series from her cabin in the redwoods. We are excited to feature a colorful, vegetarian 5-course menu inspired by her cookbooks. Each guest will receive a copy of Erin’s latest book, The Watercolor Feast, which teaches readers to paint fruits, vegetables, and edible flowers. There will be watercolors and fresh produce set out at each table so guests can interact with the medium, learn from Erin, and make time for creativity and conversation over a vibrant meal.
Erin Gleeson is the New York Times bestselling author of The Forest Feast vegetarian cookbook series. Her books have been translated into 10 languages and are sold worldwide. Her 6th book, The Watercolor Feast, will be released April 15, 2025. This book encourages readers to make time for creativity by learning to paint fruits, vegetables, and edible flowers using watercolor. Erin teaches in the Continuing Studies program at Stanford University and writes the weekly Substack newsletter Forest Feast Supper Club. Learn more about Erin here.
A seasonal 5-course vegetarian menu will be served, and each ticket includes a copy of the cookbook
Optional drink pairing, as well as a curated selection of wine, spirits and spirit-free cocktails available
Please provide all dietary restrictions and allergies upon booking
Guests enjoy 10% off spices and featured wines at events
Tickets: $115
Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill
We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash

LunART Festival 2025: "Her Legacy, Our Voice"
2025-05-28 19:30 - 2025-06-01 14:30 UTC | WYSO Center for Music, 1118 East Washington Avenue, Madison, 53703, United States
LunART starts the summer off with a bang as they present their 2025 LunART Festival: “Her Legacy, Our Voice,” taking place from Wednesday, May 28 through Sunday, June 1. As one of the nation’s few organizations solely dedicated to championing women artists, LunART is rewriting the narrative through electrifying chamber music, powerful interdisciplinary programming, transformative educational opportunities, and soul-fulfilling, impactful discussions.
This year’s festival features three unmissable gala concerts at the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Center, headlined by internationally renowned 2025 Composer-in-Residence Dr. Chen Yi. From Chen’s most iconic works to groundbreaking new compositions, the concerts spotlight a thrilling lineup, including world premieres by the 2025 Call for Scores winners, and the return of mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala as Susan B. Anthony in a riveting song cycle chronicling the suffragist’s landmark trial.
Also taking the stage: the 2025 Composers Hub Cohort will collaborate with Chen in a week of creative exploration, culminating in a genre-defying showcase that amplifies the bold future of women composers.
The festival kicks off with a powerful, intimate panel featuring Chen, Adriana Zabala, and acclaimed portrait artist Desere Mayo—each pushing boundaries and forging space for women’s voices in unique, compelling ways. Mayo’s breathtaking visual art exhibition, which explores the intersection of creativity and social change, will be on display at all festival events.
With intimate performances that blend winds, strings, voices, and piano—and a focus on connection, legacy, and innovation—the 2025 LunART Festival is more than a concert series. It’s a movement. A gathering. A spotlight on the stories that shape us—and the voices leading us forward.
Don’t miss your chance to witness the future of the arts, live and in full force.
Commissioned Artwork
In addition to her participation in the panel discussion and performances, Desere Mayo has been commissioned by LunART to create a commemorative artwork for the Festival 2025 theme, “Her Legacy, Our Voice.” Varieties of her artwork will be available for purchase at all festival events.
Get Your Tickets Today!
Tickets for the 2025 LunART Festival are now on sale and can be purchased at lunartfestival.org. Don’t wait–tickets purchased ahead of time are $30 instead of $35! Or you can partake in our special Gala Concert Bundle and get $10 off your concert experience. Students can present an ID upon arrival to
secure a $15 ticket.
2025 Festival Schedule:
“Her Legacy, Our Voice” Panel Discussion – FREE Admission
Wednesday, May 28, 7:30 PM
The festival will commence with a powerful panel discussion, bringing together three distinguished artists– Composer-in-Residence Dr. Chen Yi, vocalist Adriana Zabala, and portrait artist Desere Mayo – who are actively strengthening the legacy of women in the arts while forging their own unique creative paths.
Gala Chamber Music Concert: HER LEGACY
Friday, May 30, 7:30 PM
Audiences will experience an electrifying journey featuring the vibrant energy of 2025 Chen Yi’s “Qi,” followed by the 2025 Call for Scores Winner Lingbo Ma’s “Dance Unleashed,” a sonata by Eugenie Rocherolle, and a powerful performance of Steven Mark Kohn’s gripping musical drama, “The Trial of Susan B. Anthony,” brought to life by guest mezzo soprano Adriana Zabala.
Gala Chamber Music Concert: OUR VOICE
Saturday, May 31, 7:30 PM
OUR VOICE promises a whirlwind of bold and breathtaking music by an extraordinary lineup of composers, including the trailblazing Rebecca Clarke, the masterful Louise Farrenc, Composer-in-Residence Chen Yi, Sato Matsui in a highly anticipated world premiere, and a spotlight on rising talents – 2025 Call for Scores winners Stella G. Gitelman Willoughby and Jennifer Margaret Barker.
Composers Hub Spotlight Chamber Music Concert – FREE Admission
Sunday, June 1, 2:30 PM
The festival will conclude with the Composers Hub Spotlight Concert. This grand finale of unites seven composers from across the globe, whose distinct creative voices are shaping the landscape of 21st-century music. LunART’s 2025 Composers Hub Cohort will join forces with Composer-in-Residence Dr. Chen Yi for a week of workshops and collaboration, culminating in this one-of-a-kind sonic palette. A reception will follow the concert!
LunART Festival is supported by the Amphion Foundation, Arts and Literature Laboratory, Bolz Center for Arts Administration, the BRAVA Magazine, Dane Arts, Ian’s Pizza, Madison Arts Commission with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board, Marriott Daughters Foundation, Microtone Media, Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation, Willy Street Co-op, WORT, and WYSO.
LUNART’S MISSION is to support, inspire, promote, and celebrate ALL women in the arts through public performances, exhibitions, workshops, and interdisciplinary collaboration; thus enriching our community and creating a welcoming space for learning and experimentation.

Pendarvis General Admission
2025-05-29 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Pendarvis Historic Site, 114 Shake Rag Street, Mineral Point, WI, 53565, United States
Pendarvis General Admission:
Tucked in a scenic valley at the heart of historic Mineral Point, Pendarvis serves as a collection of 19th-century limestone and log buildings and structures that tell the story of the very first Wisconsin “badgers.” As you embark on an hour-long tour through the site, your guide will unpack the history of the Cornish mining community that built and inhabited Pendarvis, as well as the lives of Bob Neal and Edgar Hellum—the progressive couple who in the early 20th century worked tirelessly to salvage and restore the location to its original state. Visit these 1840s buildings and learn how humble Cornish cottages were transformed into a nationally famous restaurant and tourist destination. Wander the ground’s gardens and terraces and explore a series of hiking trails that weave atop the Merry Christmas Mine Hill and the surrounding prairie, which served as a lead and zinc mining hub in centuries past.
This information is detailed on the event ticketing page for this event.
Dates and Hours:
May 29 – October 12, 2025, | Thursday – Sunday | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tours at 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. (Capacity is limited for each tour time).
Pendarvis is closed Thursday, July 4, 2025.

Art Show Opening Reception
2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
Join us to celebrate the opening of our Community Art Show, view the art exhibition, and meet some of the artists. This is sure to be an evening of powerful art, great music, and time to reconnect with others impacted by cancer. The reception will be held in the backyard (weather permitting). To learn more about our community art show, visit https://gildasclubmadison.org/artshow.
Art is a powerful medium to process a cancer experience, one that facilitates healing and growth. Our annual art exhibition showcases the talent of our members, volunteers, and staff. Art will be exhibited from Thursday, May 29th to Wednesday, June 11th. Questions? Contact autumn@gildasclubmadison.org.

Stand Up Comedy Night at Working Draft Beer Co 5/29
2025-05-29 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us one Thursday each month at WDBC for Stand-Up Comedy Night. Lots of laughs, a pizza and pretzels, and lots of great beer. There is no cover charge, but the comics wouldn’t mind if you threw in $10 so they can pay their rent 🙂
This month’s show is at 7:30 on Thursday, May 29th and includes sets from host Eli Wilz and four other great comics.
We’ll have a food truck as well, so come hungry!

Gather & Grow: Madison Women's Network
2025-05-30 09:00 - 10:15 UTC | Ether Wellness, 25 N Pinckney St. Ste 310, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us every last Friday of the month for connection, community & meaningful conversation—just for women who work with heart.
You give so much to your work, your clients, and your community. This space is for you.
Gather & Grow is a monthly gathering of women who are building, creating, healing, and leading with purpose. Whether you run a business, hold space for others, or are navigating what’s next—you’ll find like-minded connection, inspiration, and support here.
Each meetup includes a lightly guided theme or prompt to spark real conversation, followed by time to simply be with one another—sharing stories, resources, and encouragement over coffee.
🗓️ When: Friday, May 30thth 9:00-10:15am
📍 Where: Ether Wellness – 25 N Pinckney St., Ste 310, Madison
☕ Free to attend, RSVP encouraged | Coffee provided | All who identify as women are welcome
–> https://EtherWellnessMadison.buzops.com/GatherGrow/105663
📖BONUS CO-WORKING TIME: Did you meet someone you want to connect deeper with? Maybe you have some work to get done? Or maybe you just would like to take a moment to step away from work, grab a good book or journal, and just relax?
✨Enjoy the studio (for FREE) for whatever your mind, body, and soul needs until 12pm!

“The Lead Between the Rhymes” – Wisconsin Hip-Hop Cultural Exhibit
2025-05-30 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | History Maker Space, 1 S. Pinckney Street (U.S. Bank Plaza), Madison, 53703, United States
Pyramidal Productions, in partnership with the Wisconsin Historical Society, presents “The Lead Between the Rhymes” – Wisconsin Hip-Hop Cultural Exhibit on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at US Bank Plaza, 1 S. Pinckney St., Madison. The pop-up exhibit runs through Friday, Sept. 19.
This new exhibit explores Wisconsin’s dynamic hip-hop culture, illustrated by stories, artifacts and displays. Spanning over 50 years of music, dance, art, and activism, the exhibit puts a spotlight on Madison’s vibrant but often overlooked hip-hop legacy and its influence across the state.
Exhibit Highlights Include:

Interactive Displays exploring the five foundational elements of hip-hop: DJing, MCing, breakdancing, graffiti art and knowledge.
A rare and curated collection of artifacts, memorabilia, and visuals chronicling the growth of Wisconsin’s hip-hop scene.
Educational installations and recorded oral histories from pioneering local artists, promoters and cultural influencers.
The unveiling of “Madtown Marauders”—a one-of-a-kind 3D lenticular art installation inspired by A Tribe Called Quest’s Midnight Marauders album cover, featuring iconic figures from Madison’s hip-hop community.

The exhibit on display at the History Maker’s Space (1st floor) in the US Bank Building can be viewed from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm.
