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
Next JC Wine Cellars Wine Tasting & Fun Night
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: undefined
The next wine tasting event is on July 25th at 7PM at EO Madison Yards, 4702 Madison Yards Way in Madison, just west of Hilldale.
Lots of free parking on street or in the new Whole Foods.
RSVP to [email protected]
Thanks very much!(…)
Play Read-through: The Importance of Being Earnest
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Burrows Park
We will read The Importance of Being Earnest. Bring a chair, a copy of the play, and whatever food or drink you desire. Bugspray and a book light might also be useful. I’ll have some kind of signage and extra water. (If I’m feeling generous there might be cucumber sandwiches.)
Please arrive as close to 6:30 as you can. We’ll cast the play by lottery, and get started soon after casting. Reading th(…)
Indian Food
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Fitchburg
This month we’ll try making food from India. My challenge is that my favorite Indian foods usually call for paneer (a soft cheese). I’ll have to come up with a substitute. I hope people will bring dishes like dahl and chickpea curry that are easy to make vegan. Maybe Caroline will make us some mango ice cream? If you don’t want to cook, bring something like a beverage, fruit, salad, or naan. We wi(…)
Cult of the Celebrity
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Garver Feed Mill
Let us celebrate the chastisement of merit, the punishment of talent, and the consumption of red-carpet delights. Gone are the days of Hollywood exclusivity, as the steps to fame and glory have become increasingly attainable and ephemeral. Has social media overwhelmed our parasocial drive? Is the art of mystique an antiquated measure? Can there be an idol without the worship? *After all, we like t(…)
Madison Webtoon Creator Group [on Discord]
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◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Lake Monona
Join us for a night of screensharing, speed prompts, slow prompts (fundamentals), random chit chat, and open-floor Q&A… at the brand-new monthly Madison Webtoon Creator Group.
Bring a smile, an openness to share, to make friends willingness, to work with others, and maybe something you’ve found inspiring in the world of webcomics, writing, storyboarding, or cinema (doesn’t have to be webtoon-sp(…)
Book Discussion: The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Barriques
A boy has lived his whole life trapped within a vast library, older than empires and larger than cities.
A girl has spent hers in a tiny settlement out on the Dust where nightmares stalk and no one goes.
The world has never even noticed them. That’s about to change.
Their stories spiral around each other, across worlds and time. This is a tale of truth and lies and hearts, and the blurring of o(…)
July Meet and Greet
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Rusty Bee Lounge
Hi all, please check out the change of venue to the Rusty Bee Lounge. It’s a cute new drink place in Fitchburg and the owners are super excited to have us. They also have beer on tap and mocktails. They don’t have food but you are allowed to bring in food or a snack. See everyone there!(…)
Auth Part 2: A Chat
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Global Market and Food Hall
We had a chat on auth topics a while ago, but there’s still a lot more we could potentially chat about hence this event. Here are a few example topics/tradeoffs that might be worth discussing
* Build vs Buy
* JWTs vs Sessions
* Cookies vs Local Storage vs In-Memory
* Rate limiting and Lockouts
* Timing and side channel attacks
* Client-side solutions (e.g. Firebase for mobile)(…)
Shut Up & Write!® Madison South
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ 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,(…)
Coffee and Co-Work at Barriques (Downtown)
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Barriques – West Wash
I’ll have a Meetup sign on the table so I’m easy to spot. We’ll likely be upstairs.
Please RSVP so I can get an idea of how much space we need. Come join us and let’s co-work!
Do you work from home and miss the social aspect of working with people? Do you struggle with staying motivated to complete work projects while working from home? Are you tired of being in your house all day? If any of thi(…)
A Midsummer’s Night Drink
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Olbrich Park
Let’s get together for a drink between books! You only need to bring yourself, but are encouraged to bring a short poem to read (up to two minutes) to the group.
Meeting is at the Olbrich Park Biergarten – if it rains, we will instead meet inside Garver Feed Mill.
The Biergarten sells beer, hard seltzer and light snacks. Garver Mill has Ian’s pizza (also selling beer and wine), ice cream and a c(…)
Book and Movie Discussion: Eaters of the Dead and The 13th Warrior
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Memorial Union
**Read** *Eaters of the Dead* by Michael Crichton, **watch** the film The 13th Warrior (1999), **then join us for a discussion on 7/23/24.**
This novel, Michael Crichton’s fourth, is a story about a Ahmad ibn Fadlan, a 10th-century Muslim Arab who travels with a group of Vikings to their settlement. It is a loose adaptation of the tale of *Beowulf* combined with an historical account of the Volga(…)
The Mascot Theory
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: McKee Farms Park
This event has been rescheduled to July 22nd. I won’t be able to attend but please feel free to go to see this band.
The Mascot Theory has been kicking around Wisconsin weekend-warrior style for the past decade, but like many musicians, the great pandemic-induced entertainment halt of 2020 forced the band to reflect and refocus musical efforts. The Mascot Theory used this time off to slightly shi(…)
Madison Bridge Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Madison
We are playing at a restaurant in Monona, details when you rsvp.(…)
Ice Age Trail Hike – Madison Segment
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Ice Age Trail Junction Area
About a 6-mile round-trip (out and back) hike on the Ice Age Trail from north side of Verona to Woods Rd (end of Madison segment). The hike starts at Ice Age Trail Junction parking lot located at Hwy PD/McKee Rd and High Point Rd. The hike will traverse north and west to University Ridge Golf Course and return back to the Hwy PD parking lot. This surprisingly remote feeling segment passes unobtrus(…)
Rooftop Queer Dance Party
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Space
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Welcome to **Rooftop Queer Dance Party**! Join us at **The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Space** for a night of music, dancing, and celebration. Get ready to groove under the stars with fellow LGBTQ+ friends and allies. Our rooftop venue offers stunning views of the city skyline, creating the perfect backdrop for a memorable evening. Let’s come together, let loose, and show(…)
Yarn Crafting at Chocolate Shoppe
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream
Alright friends, we’re crossing our fingers for good weather this day because we’re meeting at the basically-outside Chocolate Shoppe location on Monroe St (this is the ice cream place that is in the place that used to be the frozen custard place, not any of the specifically chocolate-related places that are also on Monroe, nor any of the other Chocolate Shoppe locations, so just…check the map i(…)
Thursday Morning Daisy Walking Group
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ 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 (…)
Coffee, Art, and Live Music
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Cargo Coffee
Cargo has asked me to emphasize that the musicians all play for TIPS, so if you can, or if you enjoy what you hear, please tip the musicians.
It’s a “pay-what-you-can” show, as they say, so if you can afford a few bucks, it will be a great encouragement for the musicians!
Your tips will help keep the live music coming to Cargo Coffee. 🙂
I’m starting the event at 5:15 pm going forward because 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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Sustainable Breakfast Series: Bird Friendly Future
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: The Spark Building
Join us for Bird Friendly Future: a conversation on the connections between birds, people, and the planet.
Beginning Welding Camp #2 – Madison Campus – Grades 6-10
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Madison Area Technical College
Learn the basics of welding and metal fabrication while creating projects to take home.
5 day camp
St. Dennis Festival 5k and Kids Fun Run 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: St. Dennis Catholic Church
Kick off St. Dennis Festival weekend with the 5k Fun Run/Walk and – new this year – Kids Fun Run/Walk!
Wine and Cheese Tasting July 26 2024
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 183 E Main St
Join us on July 26, 2024, for a fun evening of sipping wine and sampling delicious cheeses at our Wine and Cheese Tasting event!
LINC: Back 2 School Bash
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Summit Credit Union – Headquarters
Help children start the school year with a new backpack and supplies!
Zane Lamprey • STAND-UP COMEDY TOUR • Waunakee, WI
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Lone Girl Brewing Company
Comedian Zane Lamprey • The Lone Girl Brewing • Waunakee, WI •
Before the show, catch Zane’s TENDER LOOKS stand-up special on Amazon Prime!
Yoga Flow with Tiffany Jo
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Tinsmith
Come join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga flow session led by the luminous Tiffany Jo, capped off with a live music sound bath!
WCREW Lunch & Learn – Facility Condition Assessments
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Kraus Anderson
Come join WCREW in Madison for a lunch and learn session on Facility Condition Assessments: Maximizing Your FCA Experience.
Dry flower wreath
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Allen Centennial Garden
Bend, snip, and arrange an everlasting wreath overflowing with texture and color. Wreaths will range from eight to twelve inches across.
MTB Technical Skills: Learn from Pro Trials Rider Freddy Astrada!
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Aldo Leopold Park
The skills you will learn are fundamental building blocks that can help any rider overcome technical terrain, improve bike handling & more!
PAA KOW
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: The North Street Cabaret
“Ghana’s most artistic drummer.” – Modern Ghana
2nd Annual Guardians Golf Outing
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Door Creek Golf Course
Join us for our 2nd Annual Guardians Golf Outing on July 23rd as we support St. Ambrose Academy Athletics!
TAREK SABBAR • AMBIENT X TECHNO NIGHT
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Mansion Hill Inn
Tarek Sabbar is a Madison-based dark techno and ambient producer
The Next Show: Madison @ The Rigby
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Venue
The Next Show is back on the road and heading from Los Angeles to Madison, Wisconsin for a night a stand-up comedy and cool prize giveaways!
Rooftop Queer Dance Party
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Space
Get ready to dance under the stars with your queer fam at our Rooftop Queer Dance Party – it’s gonna be lit!
Willy Street Chamber Players with Joseph Williams, piano: Summer Series 3
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 1118 E Washington Ave
The award winning Willy Street Chamber Players return this summer with exciting and neighborhood-friendly chamber music performances
THE SH!TSHOW: A Chaotic Stand-Up Comedy Show
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Forward Madison FC
Hot Ones meets stand-up as comedians improvise while eating spicy peppers.
Christmas in July Pub Crawl benefiting Toys for Tots
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Space
Get into the holiday spirit early by joining our Christmas in July Pub Crawl to support Toys for Tots
July 26th Friday Outdoor Fish Fry at Seven Acre Dairy Co
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Seven Acre Dairy Company
Enjoy a delicious outdoor Fish Fry along the banks of the Sugar River in Paoli, WI. Every Friday, all summer long (weather permitting)!
CoPA Madison Presents “Hit The Ground Running: Directing Your 1st Feature”
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: CoPA
Step into the director’s chair and embark on an exciting journey into the world of feature filmmaking for your first time.