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
DevOps for Python
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Madison Public Library – Central
Software isn’t just developed; it is operated.
DevOps is a philosophy combining development and operations in a tight loop to shorten the software development lifecycle. This September, David will introduce some tools and design practices to make python software deployments more manageable, faster, and easier. Starting with a Python script that performs a useful function, we’ll webify it, contain(…)
Thursday D&D @Misty Mountain Games
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Misty Mountain Games
Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers’ League @ **Misty Mountain Games!!**
**New to D&D Adventures’ League?**
Visit the official D&D Adventurers League site to learn more and for character creation guidelines [https://dnd.wizards.com/ddal_general](https://dnd.wizards.com/ddal_general)
**Code of Conduct**
All participants agree to follow Madison D&D’s Code of Conduct [https://maddnd.azurewe(…)
September Full Moon Drum Circle
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Picnic Point
Full Moon Drum Circles are back!! Let’s do this!!
This is a bring your own instrument event, although there may be a few extra percussion instruments to share.
Join us and drum, chant, sing, howl, juggle, hoop; whatever your favorite flow activity is, bring it on!
Beginners and kids welcome!
We’ll be at the fire pit at the very end of Picnic Point. There will be firewood provided; bring your b(…)
Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park (North) Hike!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Cherokee Marsh – North Unit
**If the attendee list is full please add yourself to the waitlist. You are likely to end up able to attend as people change plans closer to the hike! Please update your RSVP to not attending if you find yourself unable to attend this event so others are able to attend in your place. Repeat “no-shows” who do not update their RSVP to not attending may be removed from the group.**
Come check out on(…)
Rainbow Happy Hour at Delta Beer Lab
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Delta Beer Lab
Join us at Delta Beer Lab for Madison’s Rainbow Happy Hour! Come to enjoy good company, great beer, and fantastic conversation with new friends.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Delta Beer Lab hosts a trivia event beginning at 7pm. You are welcome to stay for that, but our event will officially end at 6 to make sure that we free up space. Thank you for understanding!(…)
Trivia Meetup @ Me&Julio in Fitchburg
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ 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(…)
Happy Hour @ Johnnys Italian Steakhouse
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
Come and mingle with other ladies at Johnnys Italian Steakhouse. Have a drink and/or appetizer and enjoy great conversations. The happy hours are always fun and great way to meet other ladies. Hope to see you there!(…)
Discussion: The Science of Sleep (2006)
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Memorial Union
*IMPORTANT: Space is limited, so please keep your RSVP up to date to allow others the opportunity to join us. No-shows (non-attenders who haven’t updated their RSVP by the time of the meet-up) will result in REMOVAL FROM THE GROUP.*
Before the meetup watch The Science of Sleep, directed by Michel Gondry, then join us on the night for a discussion!
Soon after the death of his father, a distraught(…)
Intercambio de Idiomas – English/Spanish Language Exchange
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ 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!(…)
Shut Up & Write!® Madison South
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ 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,(…)
The Wonders of Abstraction, by Eric Normand (Keynote Rehearsal)
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: StartingBlock Madison
Eric is Keynoting Heart of Clojure! This will be a rehearsal.
Agenda:
* 6:30pm arrive and eat. At least one vegan and vegetarian pizza will be available, plus fruit and soda.
* 7pm talk
* (TBD) 7:45pm all questions
* (TBD) 8pm Talk feedback
* 9pm end meetup(…)
Book Discussion: Fiasco by Stanislaw Lem
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Barriques
Note: There is a home football game at Camp Randall so we might need to alter the start time for this event.
The planet Quinta is pocked by ugly mounds and covered by a spiderweb-like network. It is a kingdom of phantoms and of a beauty afflicted by madness. In stark contrast, the crew of the spaceship Hermes represents a knowledge-seeking Earth. As they approach Quinta, a dark poetry takes over (…)
Integration Circle
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: 2 S Ingersoll St
Hello!
**Our September integration circle will meet at the Cornucopia Arts & Wellness, 2 S. Ingersoll St Madison 53703, from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday Sept 10th.**
Have you had a psychedelic experience that you’re still chewing on? MPS open integration circle is a peer-led group where we gather to facilitate integration of previous psychedelic experiences.
Psychedelic integration is about making se(…)
September Happy Hour
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Imaginary Factory
Let’s spend happy hour enjoying imaginative cocktails and good conversation!(…)
Game Night! 21+
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: 8010 Excelsior Dr suite 200
Use stairs to the right of main door. I’ll post signs. Call when here to make it easy 608-662-8776 & Yes the office building is the correct spot.
Stop in for a night full of games. There will be a plethora of board games and party games available to play. I will create a list here of games and keep adding to it based on what I know is getting brought.
* Come whenever. There will be many games go(…)
Yarn Crafting at Crisp and Green
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: CRISP & GREEN
Hello again,
We’ll be back at Crisp and Green over by West Towne Mall this week! They have fantastic lighting, and also delicious dishes and smoothies.
So grab your latest (or most portable) fiber crafting project, and come join us! And maybe make some new friends along the way.
All ages and stages are welcome, though if you’re coming to learn we’d like a heads’ up in the comments so someone is(…)
Tuesday Yoga & Trail Run
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: UW Arboretum Visitor Center
Every Tuesday evening it’s yoga and trail running at the arb!
We meet at 5:30pm near the UW-Arboretum Visitor Center for outdoor yoga led by Amanda and Callie. Afterwards (6:15pm), we soak up the setting sun with a trail run through the arboretum for about an hour (usually 5.5-6.5 miles). We support all paces and leave no runner behind.
Both events are free but we recommend a donation to our tal(…)
Tenney Park Outdoor Yoga
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Tenney Park
Taught by Katie Childs
COVID INFO: Masks will be no longer be required when not on the mat but we will be practicing social distancing whenever possible. If you are not feeling well, please stay home and do not attend.
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This Meetup will be at Tenney park across the bridge from the Thornton St parking lot.
Please bring a yoga m(…)
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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2024 Machine Learning Marathon
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Discovery Building
https://hub.datascience.wisc.edu/2024-machine-learning-marathon/
Forward! Evolving our approach to Economic Development, Equity, and Resilience
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club
Let’s come together to discuss how we can move forward in our approach to economic development, equity, and resilience!
Tailgating with the Tide at Wisconsin
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Discovery Building
Join us in Madison, WI for a post game tailgate!
Wine Taste at Wauktoberfest
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Endres Manufacturing on WAUKTOBERFEST grounds
WINE TASTING EVENT AT ENDRES MFG.
Explore Wines From Around The World
The Branding of Everything
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: 1055 E Mifflin St
Many consider branding to be the foundation of all marketing. One thing is for sure, branding is essential.
Badger Honor Flight Designer Purse Bingo
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: The Round Table
Enjoy a night of fun, win prizes and help us send our Veterans on a trip of a lifetime!
Understanding Exposure (ISO, Shutter and Aperture)
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: The Camera Company
This 2-hour class will give you a solid understand of ISO, shutter and aperture and how they work together to give you accurate exposure.
ALICIA WITT
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The North Street Cabaret
Actor and singer-songwriter Alicia Witt has been acting since the age of 7. She made her film debut in David Lynch’s sci fi classic Dune
Tri- Semester Horse Riding Lessons
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: La Fleur Stables, L.L.C.
Learn or stay legged up. 14 weeks of horse riding.
2024 Wauktoberfest 150+ Beer Tasting
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Endres Manufacturing Company
Held on Wauktoberest grounds, 150+ beer tasting with a commorative tasting glass. Come and go as you please and enjoy the rest of the fest!
WHOKILLEDXIX // THE VIRTUAL CHAOS TOUR
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: The Annex
WHOKILLEDXIX at The Annex
Madison, WI Speed Dating Singles Event for Ages 50s/60s at The Rigby Pub
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: The Rigby Pub
Madison, WI Speed Dating Event at The Rigby Pub for Singles by Pre-Dating Speed Dating
“THE PULL” Dane County Series
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Angell Park Speedway
Get ready for some serious pulling action at THE PULL Dane County Series – featuring Midwest Tractor & Truck Pullers Association.
Lee Kanehira – The Chicago Piano Trio CD Release + Joe Nosek
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: The North Street Cabaret
Miss Lee became the 2018 Chicago Blues Piano Contest winner.
Marcin Wasilewski Trio- 30th Anniversary Tour 2024
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: The North Street Cabaret
The Marcin Wasilewski Trio has once again been voted the Best Acoustic Band for 2023 in Poland in the Annual Jazz Forum Magazine
Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The V, VFW Post 1318
Paint Nite Brand Creative Events (10323542)
A Pizza Party with Robert Maleski, owner of Milly’s Pizza in the Pan
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Seven Acre Dairy Company
Come join us for a pizza party with Robert Maleski, owner of Chicago’s best pizza: Milly’s Pizza in the Pan!
Madison, WI Speed Dating Singles Event for Ages 36-52 at The Rigby Pub
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: The Rigby Pub
Madison, WI Speed Dating Event at The Rigby Pub for Singles by Pre-Dating Speed Dating
DisruptHR Madison
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Brassworks Building at the Goodman Center
Get ready for a wild ride at DisruptHR Madison, where we’ll shake up the traditional HR scene and spark some fresh ideas!