Let’s explore social events in Madison, WI happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Are you looking to take a break from your regular ventures, build friendships or develop emotional intelligence? Social events could just be just the thing you are missing. As they always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, three’s a party. In these events, you will get to meet a whole new range of people, engage other cultures and understand different perspectives. You get opportunities to expand your circle through the interactions and conversations elicited. Whether you are looking to improve your social or work connections, this is it for you.
There are many events held across Madison, Wisconsin. Events range from backyard outings, outdoor activity events, singles events, professional networking, meaningful discussions, and more. They are all varied and interesting covering your lifestyle and preference. If you find it hard to make connections or socialize in these events, here are a few tips to save your situation.
Local Groups’ Events in Madison
Introductory Lecture
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Trinity United Methodist Church – Wesley Room
Come to our information lecture and learn about the path to a healthy body and soul! Admission is free, donations appreciated. Speaker: Brigitte Schneider, Licensed Healing Practitioner, Germany. (Meetup is only one of a number of ways folks are learning about this lecture.)
The extraordinary healings that occurred through Bruno Groening (1906-1959) ushered in a new era of spiritual healing.
Bru(…)
Navigating the AI Landscape: Policy, Ethics, and Social
◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ Where: Madison Central Public Library
This months meet up will different drastically from prior events. We will talk about policy and how policy can reduce risks and anxieties around AI. We will discuss social good and AI and talk about ethical concerns and considerations for organizations considering an AI policy
As humans, our instinct is to explore. However, for things we do not understand, are considered magic. AI is a magic tech(…)
Wildflowers of Wisconsin Artist Talk & Guided Mural Tour
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: McKee Farms Park
NOTE: ADDRESS OF MCKEE FARMS IS 2930 CHAPEL VALLEY ROAD, NOT WHAT MAP SAYS.
COST: FREE BUT PLEASE SIGN UP HERE TO HELP THE DIRECTOR WITH ATTENDANCE:
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Madison Public Art Project recently unveiled a 3-D mural at McKee Farms entitled “Wildflowers of Wisconsin”. Di(…)
Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer Discussion
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Forward Craft & Coffee
This is an in-person event. We’ll be meeting at Forward Craft & Coffee to talk about Annihilation and exchange book recommendations. If you’re not able to read Annihilation by the event date, feel free to come around 7:30 since the conversation will turn to other topics at that point. Jackie is back to hosting! I have reserved the side room with the TV for us from 6:30-8pm.(…)
Trailbuildingfest 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: UW Arboretum Visitor Center
It is time to show our love for the Madison Trail Runners’ (MTR) home base, the UW-Madison Arboretum! Join MTR and the UW-Arboretum restoration team for a super fun, worthwhile ecological restoration work party at the UW-Madison Arboretum on Saturday Oct. 19. The 2nd annual Trailbuildingfest is a fun-filled event with a sunrise trail run, fall foliage views, rewarding restoration work, and an afte(…)
Trivia Meetup @ Me&Julio in Fitchburg
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Me & Julio
Do you enjoy eating delicious TexMex cuisine while a stranger asks you random questions? Great! Come on in and join us for trivia night at Me&Julio!
There’s more than just Mexican food too. With burgers, chicken, steak & fish, soups & salads, vegetarian options, appetizers & desserts there’s bound to be something for everyone.
Menu: http://www.meandjuliomadison.com/menu/
Not sure you can contri(…)
Shut Up & Write!® Madison South
◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ Where: Lakeside St. Coffee House
\*\*\*PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE! We’re meeting 15 minutes earlier so that we can start writing promptly at 10 am! If you are late, please just join us quietly and we can catch up once the timer stops at 11 am!\*\*\*
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10 am on Monday mornings.
Be it a book, blog,(…)
Intercambio de Idiomas – English/Spanish Language Exchange
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Tenney Park
Make new friends and practice your language skills!
We’ll speak for approximately 45 minutes in English and 45 minutes in Spanish. All levels welcome. See you there!
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¡Haz nuevos amigos y practica tus habilidades lingüísticas!
Hablaremos durante aproximadamente 45 minutos en inglés y 45 minutos en español. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. ¡Nos vemos allí!(…)
Children and Anti-natalism
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Tenney Park
Some say that bearing children is like chopping down wood to build a home, others say that it’s like carrying wood to a burning house. With the backdrop of a looming and ever-growing climate crisis, the moral quandaries on being born has become one of paramount consideration. *Do we need to save future children from corporeal form? Is the state of existence a neutral affair? And are children a nec(…)
Open Men’s Circle ☠️
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Madison Public Library – Central
**Room 201**
We will start promptly at 6:45pm, please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. Late arrivals disrupt the circle, please be on time! Please allow time for finding parking in the downtown area.
We’ll begin the circle with context setting, agreements, and check in. Then the main discussion will be open to share about what themes, events, issues, struggles, successes, or situatio(…)
Drag Queen Bingo – Delta Beer Lab
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Delta Beer Lab
Let’s check out Drag Queen Bingo at Delta Beer Lab It’s from 7-9pm (starts at 730pm). I will get there early and post in the event when i arrive. Bingo Cards are $5.
Looking forward to seeing you!
https://www.delta.beer/events(…)
Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group Monthly Meetup
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Argus BarGrille
Come and share your experiences as a software developer in the Madison area! We strive to keep developers informed about the constantly changing technologies necessary to succeed and innovate. We are committed to lifelong learning, bridging the education gap between college and industry, and networking within the Madison area. Things we discuss at our meetings:
• scripting languages such as Ruby (…)
Historic Edgewater Hotel Tour – Downtown Madison
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Edgewater Hotel
This is a tour of the historic hotel, led by its proprietor and Chief Historian Scott Falkner. **You must get your FREE TICKETS from the hotel directly before attending. The link for free tickets is here**: [https://shop.theedgewater.com/product/historic-tour-october-18-2024-300pm/](https://shop.theedgewater.com/product/historic-tour-october-18-2024-300pm/)
“The Edgewater has been Madison’s place(…)
Thursday Morning Daisy Walking Group
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery
We’ll meet at 10 a.m. at the entrance to The Daisy for new walker introductions and begin our hour walk at your comfortable pace. Feel free to walk all or part of the same path so if you’re arriving late, you can find us within the neighborhood. After the walk, we’ll dine as a group for social time. When warmer weather arrives, outdoor seating is available and then off street parking can be found (…)
Open Writing Discussion
◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ Where: Madison Public Library – Central
Come join us for a night of literary discourse as we read and discuss our peers’ writing in a friendly and supportive atmosphere! All styles & skill levels are welcome – the majority of our content comes from novels or short stories, but we regularly get everything from poetry to screenplays. You don’t need to have submitted a piece in order to attend, and we encourage both new and returning membe(…)
Capitol Chordsmen Weekly Rehearsal
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Asbury Church
Please join us for our weekly rehearsal! During rehearsal, our chorus director (Bryan Ziegler) guides us through an evening of A Capella music in the barbershop style. Male vocal singers of all experience levels are welcome!(…)
Madison’s Geek Lunch
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: The Thirsty Goat
Hey Everyone,
We are in person back at our regular venue, The Thirsty Goat.
If you’ve never been to a Geek Lunch, it’s an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. Think “The Algonquin Round Table” with an emphasis on tech.
Looking for(…)
Testing in Production (No Actually)
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: MOD Pizza
Just saying “I test in production” is enough to give most people a heart attack, but done well it can actually be an effective technique to increase safety and drive better business outcomes.
This event will be devoted to demystifying the practice and discussing the various ways in which it can be leveraged. Topics to cover will include
* Definitions
* Business Contexts and Cultures
* Technical (…)
Yarn Crafting at Jason’s Deli
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Jason’s Deli
Hello Yarn Crafters,
This week, we are meeting at Jason’s Deli, which is a neat little all-around diner that serves decent food, including baked potatoes as big as your head. They have lots of little tables we can pull together, so it’s a great place for us to meet.
If you’d like to join us, just bring your current or most portable craft project (most of us knit or crochet, but seriously you can(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Madison, you can try out Visitmadison.com, Isthmus.com, or Cityofmadison.com.
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WDT FALL CRAWL
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: The Double U
Bars include The Double U, Kollege Klub, Chasers 2.0, Wando’s, Monday’s, Jay’s, Danny’s, and State Street Brats!
2024 WisPolitics Polling Summit
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Madison Club
The annual polling summit features top pollsters and analysts discussing big issues and trends in this year’s elections.
St. Olaf Orchestra at Vel Phillips Memorial High School (Madison, WI)
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Vel Phillips Memorial High School
The St. Olaf Orchestra, conducted by Chung Park, will perform at Vel Phillips Memorial High School on Friday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Icon For Hire with special guests Halocene
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: The Annex
Icon For Hire at The Annex
Seller Surge—Turbo Charge your Seller Listings-Madison
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: 555 Zor Shrine Pl
Get ready to supercharge your online sales game at Seller Surge—Turbo Charge your Seller Listings event!
Wildflowers of Wisconsin – Guided Mural Tour & Artist Talk
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: McKee Farms Park
Join us for a guided tour of the Wildflowers of Wisconsin new #publicart #fibermural now on view!
An Evening With New Orleans Trumpeter Leroy Jones (Oct 19)
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: The North Street Cabaret, North Street, Madison, WI, USA
Returning to Madison this fall is legendary Trumpeter and former soloist with Harry Connick Jr. Leroy Jones.
A Night of Nourishment: A fundraiser celebrating 45 years of Respite
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: 2120 Fordem Ave
Join us for a night of food, fun, and fundraising as we celebrate 45 years of the Respite – let’s nourish our community together!
Don’t Quit Your Daydream: A Dance Circus Experience
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Madison Circus Space
Genevieve Brady and Katie Win of PasDeLusion proudly present “Don’t Quit Your Daydream: A Dance Circus Experience”
JBC Public Cupping
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: JBC Coffee Roasters
A public cupping (coffee tasting) with the coffee professionals at JBC Coffee Roasters!
10/16- Middleton, WI- Bewitched on Bourbon Street
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: 1611 Deming Way
10/16 Bewitched on Bourbon Street- Wine Club Pairing Dinner
October Yappy Hour at Hilldale
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Hilldale Shopping Center
Stroll Hilldale with your four-legged friend and enjoy Yappy Hour activities, plus specials from your favorite shops and restaurants.
A Bourbon Lover’s Outdoor Fish Fry with Blue Ash Farm Craft Spirits
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Seven Acre Dairy Company
Celebrate Friday with Seven Acre , the Sugar River Bourbon Festival, and Blue Ash Farm with a one-of-a-kind outdoor fish fry!
Cards for a Cause: Poker Tournament
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: The Tasting Room of Monona
Join us for a fun afternoon of poker to support Felicia’s Donation Closet – let’s play cards for a cause! $100 initial buy-in. Prizes!!!
Sugar River Bourbon Festival
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Seven Acre Dairy Company
The Tasting Event for Wisconsin’s Premier Bourbon Festival, featuring more than two dozen top distilleries who are excited to meet you!
An Evening with Chef Edward Lee and Dancing Goat Distillery
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Seven Acre Dairy Company
Join the Sugar River Bourbon Festival for a magical dinner with one of America’s top chefs and Wisconsin’s top distilleries.
The Convalescence, Casket Robbery, Ignominious, Squidhamer, Knifeback
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: The Annex
The Convalescence, Casket Robbery, Ignominious and more at The Annex
Jarren Benton, Locksmith, Demrick
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: The Annex
Jarren Benton at The Annex!
The Luminary View – October’s Full Moon Women’s Circle
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Bohemian Oasis Healing Center
Join us for this sacred Women’s Circle around the Full Moon to learn more about Astrology, find community and align with your true nature.