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Madison, Wisconsin event calendar

The City Cal
9:00 am

Writing | Online Weekly Sunday Writing Session via Zoom Using Pomodoro Technique

Join our virtual Sunday writing meetups held online via Zoom using the Pomodoro method.

Art Lit Lab
10:00 am

Dance | Isthmus Dance Collective Sunday Class

Join the Isthmus Dance Collective for movement and dance sessions in the Yahara Room every Sunday.

Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center
11:30 am

Support | Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step Sunday Meeting

Join the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step support group meeting in the Youth Room every Sunday.

Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center
4:00 pm

Dance | Sunday Afternoon Ecstatic Dance Session

Participate in our Sunday afternoon ecstatic dance session, a free-form movement practice held weekly.

Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center
7:00 pm

Dance | Scottish Country Dance Drop-In Class

Drop into our Sunday evening Scottish Country Dance session in the Yahara Room to learn and dance traditional reels, jigs, and strathspeys from Scotland.

Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center
4:00 pm

Hike | Surface Hike and Subterranean Tour Combo

Examine geological formations above and below ground with a hike and cave tour combo.

Cave of the Mounds
8:00 am

Concert | Emarosa Live in Concert with VEAUX and Dreamfone

Catch alternative rock act Emarosa live on stage, featuring special guest performances by VEAUX and dreamfone.

Majestic
9:00 am

Brunch | Sunday Brunch at the Lakefront Lodge

Join us by the water for our Sunday brunch! Call (608) 255-1644 to reserve your table today.

Madison Elks Lodge
12:00 pm

Crafting | Stained Glass Suncatcher Crafting Workshop

Craft a whimsical stained glass suncatcher choosing from eight templates or your own design.

Memorial Union$
1:00 pm

Bingo | Drag Queen Bingo with Cynthia Mooseknuckle

Enjoy an entertaining afternoon of numbers and performance with Drag Bingo hosted by Cynthia Mooseknuckle.

The Kickback
1:00 pm

Soccer | Alumni and Future Badger Day at Women's Soccer Game

Watch UW women's soccer play Northwestern on Alumni and Future Badger Day.

UW Events
1:00 pm

Walk | Guided Nature Walk at the University of Wisconsin Arboretum

Join a guided educational walk exploring plants, wildlife, and ecology at the UW Arboretum. Geared for adults.

UW EventsFree
1:00 pm

Nature Walk | Arboretum Nature Walk

Learn about local land, plants, animals, and ecology on an adult-focused walk. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and protection for weather and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.

UW ArboretumFree
1:00 pm

Paddling | Afternoon Paddling Excursion to Picnic Point

Join Outdoor UW for an afternoon paddle tour along Lake Mendota to Picnic Point.

Memorial Union
1:30 pm

Nature | Monarch Butterfly Migration Program with Preserve Friends

Explore the seasonal journey of monarch butterflies with the Friends ofрма Lakeshore Nature Preserve.

UW Events
1:30 pm

Nature Walk | Monarch Butterfly Migration Field Study and Tagging Workshop

Join Biocore instructor Seth McGee for a hands-on field excursion investigating the remarkable migration of monarch butterflies. Participants will learn safe techniques for catching and tagging butterflies to support research tracking their journey to Mexico. The session also covers monarch natural history, ecology, conservation strategies, and practical methods for creating pollinator-friendly habitats in home yards. Open to all ages.

UW Events
2:00 pm

Lecture | Badger Talk in Mineral Point Featuring Dan Cavanagh on Music

Attend an in-person Badger Talk in Mineral Point, WI, titled "Music and the Human Spirit," presented by Dan Cavanagh.

UW Events
2:00 pm

Talk | Music and the Human Spirit: Badger Talk in Mineral Point

Presenter Dan Cavanagh leads an in-person Badger Talk examining the profound connections between music and the human spirit. Hosted at the Mineral Point Opera House in Mineral Point, WI, admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Registration is required through the venue's webpage.

UW Events$
5:00 pm

Open House | WSUM 91.7 FM Radio Station Open House

Visit the WSUM 91.7 FM radio station during their open house event.

UW Events
5:00 pm

Open House | WSUM 91.7 FM Open House and Station Social

Visit the station for crafts, a live DJ, button making, tours, and games. Meet new people and explore WSUM.

UW EventsFree
7:00 pm

Concert | Adelitas Way Rock Concert with Kingdom Collapse & 3 Pill Morning

Rock out to an incredible lineup featuring headliners Adelitas Way, along with special guests Kingdom Collapse and 3 Pill Morning.

The High Noon Saloon

Triathlon | Ironman Triathlon Course Logistics and Parking Guide

Logistical updates, spectator parking information, and detailed route layouts for the annual endurance race.

Alliant Energy Center

Golf | Badger Invitational Women's Golf Tournament

Catch the collegiate women's golf action at the annual Badger Invitational.

UW Events