Happy January, Madison. ❄️ If you’re anything like us, you’re looking forward to days growing longer, taking time to reset, and focusing on New Year's resolutions — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the City of Four Lakes. Note: COVID protocols are changing rapidly to curb the spread of the Omicron variant in Madison. Please make sure to check event listing pages + venue websites for the most up-to-date information.

January 1-January 8

Saturday, Jan. 1

First Day Hike | Sat., Jan. 1 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Mirror Lake State Park, Baraboo | Free+ | A naturalist-led hike to Echo Rock overlook — be sure to bring your 2022 park sticker.
Bird and Nature Outing | Sat., Jan. 1 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Tenney Park, 1330 Sherman Ave. | Free | Join nature experts on a guided family-friendly walk throughout the Isthmus.
Champagne Toast | Sat., Jan. 1 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Wine & Design, 167 S. Fair Oaks Ave. | $40 | Paint your own masterpiece in a step-by-step guided class.

Sunday, Jan. 2

Harlem Globetrotters | Sun., Dec. 2 | 3 p.m. | Alliant Energy Center | $19+ | An athletic + comedic performance from the American exhibition basketball team.
SNS At Robinia Courtyard New Years Bash | Sun., Jan. 2 | 3 p.m. | Robinia Courtyard, 829 E. Washington Ave. | $10+ | A Super Smash Bros. tournament.
Red Barn in the Snow | Sun., Jan. 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Wine & Design, 167 S. Fair Oaks Ave. | $38 | Paint your own masterpiece in a step-by-step guided class.
A New Years Hangover Comedy Show | Sun., Jan. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Space, 119 E. Main St. | $10 | A night of laughter from local comedians.
Packer Polka Party | Sun., Jan. 2 | 7 p.m. | Harmony Bar and Grill, 2201 Atwood Ave. | Free entry | Watch the Packers take on the Vikings and enjoy vintage polka.

Monday, Jan. 3

Spirit of Winter | Mon., Jan. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Wine & Design, 167 S. Fair Oaks Ave. | $38 | Sip + paint a winterscape with friends and family.
Monday Group Run | Mon., Jan. 3 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Movin’ Shoes, 528 S. Park St. | Free | A 3-5 mile community run at a 9-12 min/mile pace.
Open Mic Comedy Night | Mon., Jan. 3 | 7-10 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St. | Free entry | Come see the local Madison comedy scene or try out your own material.

Tuesday, Jan. 4

Tuesday Group Run | Tues., Jan. 4 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Movin’ Shoes, 528 St. Park St. | An informal run around the greater Madison area.
Snowy Bench | Tues., Jan. 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Wine & Design, 167 S. Fair Oaks Ave. | $38 | Sip + paint a winterscape with friends and family.
Trivia at the Wisconsin Brewing Company | Tues., Jan. 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, Verona | $1+ | Test your trivia knowledge with drinks + friendly competition.

Wednesday, Jan. 5

Northern Light Love | Wed., Jan. 5 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Wine & Design, 167 S. Fair Oaks Ave. | $38 | Sip while painting a winter night sky.
The Bachelor/Bachelorette Trivia Night | Wed., Jan. 5 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Bierock, 2911 N. Sherman Ave. | Free entry | Test your knowledge of the reality TV show with a full food + beer menu.
Brass Ring Trivia | Wed., Jan. 5 | 7 p.m. | The Brass Ring, 701 E. Washington Ave. | Free entry | Play in person for competition over drinks or join in virtually.
Wisconsin vs. Indiana | Wed., Jan. 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Kohl Center | $3+ | The women’s basketball team takes on a Big Ten rival.

Thursday, Jan. 6

Charcuterie Board and Designer Bag Bingo | Thurs., Jan. 6 | 6 p.m. | 4510 Femrite Dr. | $10+ | Join Camp Creatability for a step-by-step charcuterie board lesson + bingo.
I/O Beat the Brewer: Rheingeist | Thurs., Jan. 6 | 6 p.m. | I/O Arcade Bar, 924 Williamson St. | Free entry | Buy a rap Rhinegeist beer + get a raffle ticket to try and beat the brewer for a free beer.
Wisconsin vs. Iowa | Thurs., Jan. 6 | 8 p.m. | Kohl Center | $33+ | Watch the Badger men’s basketball team take on Iowa in the first game of 2022.
Geoffery Asmus | Thurs., Jan. 6- Sat., Jan. 8 | Times vary | Comedy on State, 202 State St. | $5+ | A night of comedy from Fox’s “Laughs” and Kevin Hart’s LOL Network.
Canon Camera Basics | Thurs., Jan. 6 | 5:30 p.m. | The Camera Company, 6742 Odana Rd. | $50 | Explore setting on your Canon camera including different controls and menu settings.

Friday, Jan. 7

2022 Madison Home Expo | Fri., Jan. 7-Sun., Jan. 9 | Times vary | Monona Terrace | $5 | Learn about the latest innovations, offerings + ideas in home building and remodeling.
First Friday | Fri., Jan. 7 | 4-7 p.m. | Monroe St. | Free entry | Later shopping hours + surprise pop-ups from the west side neighborhood.
Wisconsin Punk Fest | Fri., Jan. 7 | 7 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $15 | A part of the 4-night, 9-genre, 3-venue festival celebrating prolific artists from the Badger state.
Wine Lover | Fri., Jan. 7 | 6:30 p.m. | Wine & Design, 167 S. Fair Oaks Ave. | $40 | Sip while painting a wine glass scene.
Wisconsin vs. Ohio State | Fri., Jan. 7 | 7 p.m. | Kohl Center | $20+ | Watch the men’s hockey team take on a Big Ten rival.
The Cuz | Fri., Jan. 7 | 7-10 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St. | $10 | A midwestern band’s resurrection of rock and roll.

Saturday, Jan. 8

Fermenting Flavor: The Art & Science Behind Big Beers | Sat., Jan. 8 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Giant Jones Brewing Company, 931 E. Main St. | $35 | Dive into the art and science behind flavor – from water to glass.
Don’t Spook the Horse | Sat., Jan. 8 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Grumpy Troll, Mt. Horeb | Free entry | Head back into Viking territory the American roots + blues band.
Chris Mann: Phantom Voices | Sat., Jan. 8 | 8-10 p.m. | Overture Center | $30+ | A concert from Phantom of the Opera star.
Wisconsin vs. Ohio State | Sat., Jan. 8 | 6 p.m. | Kohl Center | $20+ | Watch the men’s hockey team take on a Big Ten rival.
Stuart Stotts & Tom Pease: Kids in the Rotunda Digital Performance | Sat., Jan. 8 | 9:30 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Join Wisconsin storytellers for family-friendly humor + movement.
The Joey’s Song Benefit Concert Starring The Know-It-All Boyfriends | Sat., Jan. 8 | 7 p.m. | The Sylvee | $47.50+ | A star-studded lineup of musicians and a special performance from Charlie Berens.
Late Winter Market | Sat., Jan. 8 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | Free entry | Dane County Farmers’ Market’s winter market with fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses + more.
Sub Zero Race | Sat., Jan. 8 | 3 p.m. | The Come Back In, 508 E. Wilson St. | $20 | A winter 5K along the Lake Monona bike bath.
Madison Slow Irish Session | Sat., Jan. 8 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Goodman Community Center | Free | Traditional Irish music for beginners and intermediate players.
Pour Another Round 1st Anniversary Party | Sat., Jan. 8 | 2-9 p.m. | Garth’s Brew Bar, 1726 Monroe St. | Free entry | Meet and greet with the podcast hosts, a special beer on tap + food trucks.
Wisconsin Jam Fest | Sat., Jan. 8 | 7 p.m. | Majestic Madison | $15 | A part of the 4-night, 9-genre, 3-venue festival celebrating prolific artists from the Badger state.
Greenhouse Yoga | Sat., Jan. 8 | 10 a.m. | Klein’s Floral and Greenhouse, 3758 E. Washington Ave. | $20 | Start the morning off in the greenhouse with gentle yoga + take home a mini succulent.

January 9-January 15

Sunday, Jan. 9

Sock Class | Sun., Jan. 9 | 3-5 p.m. | Fiddlesticks Knits, 1976 Atwood Ave. | $50 | The first class of a series where participants learn to knit a sock.

Monday, Jan. 10

Wisconsin vs. the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Mon., Jan. 10 | 7 p.m. | La Bahn Arena | TBD | Watch the women’s hockey team take on another UW branch.
Monday Group Run | Mon., Jan. 10 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Movin’ Shoes, 528 S. Park St. | Free | A 3-5 mile community run at a 9-12 min/mile pace.
Open Mic Comedy Night | Mon., Jan. 10 | 7-10 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St. | Free entry | Come see the local Madison comedy scene or try out your own material.

Tuesday, Jan. 11

National Geographic Live: The Secret Life of Bears | Tues., Jan. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Overture Center | $25+ | An evening with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant on the mission to help humans and carnivores coexist peacefully.
Wisconsin Agri-Business Classic | Tues., Jan. 11-Thurs., Jan. 13 | Times vary | Alliant Energy Center | $30+ | Wisconsin’s premier agribusiness industry event with industries from across the Midwest.
Tuesday Group Run | Tues., Jan. 11 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Movin’ Shoes, 528 St. Park St. | An informal run around the greater Madison area.
Trivia at the Wisconsin Brewing Company | Tues., Jan. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, Verona | $1+ | Test your trivia knowledge with drinks + friendly competition.
Open Mic Night | Tues., Jan. 11 | 6-9 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St. | Free entry | A safe and encouraging space for people of all abilities and identities.

Wednesday, Jan. 12

Brass Ring Trivia | Wed., Jan. 12 | 7 p.m. | The Brass Ring, 701 E. Washington Ave. | Free entry | Play in person for competition over drinks or join in virtually.
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota | Wed., Jan. 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Kohl Center | $3+ | The women’s basketball team in a Big Ten rival game.
Clean Lakes 101: Changing How We See Algal Blooms | Wed., Jan. 12 | 8-9 a.m. | Virtual | Free+ | Hear about innovative ways to monitor and study harmful algal blooms.

Thursday, Jan. 13

Neal Francis | Thurs., Jan. 13 | 9 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $15+ | A night of music from the musicians known for the analog sounds of early 70s rock.
New Year, New Cybersecurity Career | Thurs., Jan. 13 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join UW-Madison for a panel from cybersecurity experts.
Sony Camera Basics | Thurs., Jan. 13 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Camera Company, 6742 Odana Rd. | $50 | Explore settings on the Sony Camera and learn different controls.
Mad Laughs: A Stand-Up Comedy Show | Thurs., Jan. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Old Sugar Distillery, 931 E. Main St. | $10 | A night of comedy from Geoffrey Asmus.

Friday, Jan.14

An Evening with C.S. Lewis Starting David Payne | Fri., Jan. 14-Sun., Jan. 16 | Times vary | Overture Center | $60+ | A film about an evening in 1963 with C.S. recalling events and people that shaped his life.
Healing Alchemy: Western and Ayurvedic Herbal Fusion Beverage Blending Class | Fri., Jan. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | $140 | Mix up your cocktail repertoire with these non-alcoholic sweet and savory herbal infusions.
Wisconsin Americana Fest 2022 | Fri., Jan. 14 | 7 p.m. | Majestic Madison | $15+ | A part of the 4-night, 9-genre, 3-venue festival celebrating prolific artists from the Badger state.
Grove and Glide | Fri., Jan. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | 4114 Tokay Blvd. | Free | Ice skate under the lights with Madison Parks — be sure to bring your own skates.
Alabama’s 50th Anniversary Tour | Fri., Jan. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | Alliant Energy Center | $38+ | A night with the band who has inspired stars like Kenny Chesney and Luke Bryan.
The Only & Earth to Clark | Fri., Jan. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St. | $8+ | Music from the Minnesota-based independent rock band.

Saturday, Jan. 15

Candlelit Snowshoe Hike | Sat., Jan. 15 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Dr. | Free | A snowshoe through softly lit trails + food carts to purchase food from.
Brazen Dropouts Bike Swap 2022 | Sat., Jan. 15 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Alliant Energy Center | Free+ | Connect with folks who are selling cycling attire, shoes, frames + more.
Full Moon Night Walk | Sat., Jan. 15 | 6:30-8 p.m. | UW-Madison Arboretum | Free | A walk under the Full Wolf Moon — named for wolves howling on cold winter nights.
Yid Vicious: Kids in the Rotunda Digital Performance | Sat., Jan. 15 | 9:30 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Join the Yiddish musicians for music + movement.
Late Winter Market | Sat., Jan. 15 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | Free entry | Dane County Farmers’ Market’s winter market with fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses + more.
Wisconsin Metal Fest 2022 | Sat., Jan. 15 | 8 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $15+ | A part of the 4-night, 9-genre, 3-venue festival celebrating prolific artists from the Badger state.
Wisconsin Bluegrass Fest | Sat., Jan. 15 | 6 p.m. | The Sylvee | $15+ | A part of the 4-night, 9-genre, 3-venue festival celebrating prolific artists from the Badger state.
2022 WedPlan Madison Wedding Show | Sat., Jan. 15-Sun., Jan. 16 | 4 p.m. | Alliant Energy Center | $10 | Start planning your dream wedding at Madison’s largest wedding show.
Wisconsin Jazz Fest | Sat., Jan. 15 | 7 p.m. | Majestic Theater | $15+ | A part of the 4-night, 9-genre, 3-venue festival celebrating prolific artists from the Badger state.

January 16-January 22

Sunday, Jan. 16

Wisconsin Academy Friction Quartet Performance | Sun., Jan. 16 | 2:30 p.m. | Overture Center | $35 | An afternoon with the Bay Area music ensemble that pairs with the ongoing winter art exhibit.
Waterfowl ID at Lewis Park with the Feminist Bird Club | Sun., Jan. 16 | 9-11 a.m. | Lewis Park, 5012 Highland Dr., McFarland | Free | Scope for migrating waterfowl from an ADA-accessible viewing platform + learn about IDing tips.

Monday, Jan. 17

Monday Group Run | Mon., Jan. 17 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Movin’ Shoes, 528 S. Park St. | Free | A 3-5 mile community run at a 9-12 min/mile pace.

Tuesday, Jan. 18

2022 Dairy Day at the Capitol | Tues., Jan. 18 | 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Wisconsin State Capitol | $20 | Share real-life agricultural experiences that will inform elected officials about potential legislation.
Tuesday Group Run | Tues., Jan. 18 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Movin’ Shoes, 528 St. Park St. | An informal run around the greater Madison area.
Trivia at the Wisconsin Brewing Company | Tues., Jan.18 | 6:30 p.m. | Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, Verona | $1+ | Test your trivia knowledge with drinks + friendly competition.
Executive of the Year Awards 2022 | Tues., Jan. 18 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Overture Center | $50 | Join IB Madison for a cocktail reception to honor the winners of the 2022 Executive of the Year awards.
Rays A Glass: Solar Happy Hour | Tues., Jan. 18 | 6 p.m. | Hop Haus Brewing Company, 231 S. Main St. | Free | Learn about the future of solar + enjoy drinks.
Understanding Exposure | Tues., Jan. 18 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Camera Company, 6742 Odana Rd. | $50 | Learn the basics of ISO, shutter and aperture, and how all combined they give accurate photo exposures.

Wednesday, Jan. 19

Brass Ring Trivia | Wed., Jan. 19 | 7 p.m. | The Brass Ring, 701 E. Washington Ave. | Free entry | Play in person for competition over drinks or join in virtually.

Thursday, Jan. 20

Steve-O: The Bucket List Tour | Thurs., Jan. 20 | 7 p.m. | Overture Center | $39.50+ | The stand-up comedian and NYT best-selling author on tour.
Shane Torres | Thurs., Jan. 20-Sat., Jan. 22 | Times vary | Comedy on State, 202 State St. | $5+ | A stand-up comedian and writer known for performances on Conan and Comedy Centra.
Mess Night at the Museum | Thurs., Jan. 20 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Wisconsin Veteran’s Museum, 30 W. Mifflin St. | $30+ | A first mess night of year featuring Shayne Jarosz — the Special Events Coordinator for Iwo Jima Association of America.

Friday, Jan. 21

Silver Lining Awards | Fri., Jan. 21 | 7 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | Free+ | Honor those who excelled in creative endeavors in the arts, hospitality industry, and beyond.
Wisconsin vs. Michigan State | Fri., Jan. 21 | 8 p.m. | Kohl Center | $33+ | Watch the men’s basketball team take on a Big Ten rival.
Madison Symphony Orchestra: Premiere Debut | Fri., Jan. 21-Sun., Jan. 23 | Times vary | Overture Center | $20+ |
Chris Lane | Fri., Jan. 21 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | $32.50+ | A night of music with the country singer.
Minneapolis Invades Madison | Fri., Jan. 21 | 8 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $12+ | A funky evening of tunes with some of the biggest names from the Twin Cities.

Saturday, Jan. 22

Beer & Cheese Fest | Sat., Jan. 22 | 2-6 p.m. | Alliant Energy Center | $15+ | Meet and mingle with brewers + cheesemakers from around the state and sample hundreds of delicious creations.
Princess & Superhero Skate | Sat., Jan. 22 | 1-3 p.m. | Monona Bank RiverRink, 6320 Inland Way | Dress as your favorite princess or superhero + meet on the ice for a family fun event.
Prof | Sat., Jan. 22 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $20 | A night of music from the Minneapolis-based rapper.
David Landau: Kids in the Rotunda Digital Performance | Sat., Jan. 22 | 9:30 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Join former teach and award-wining musicians for music + movement.
What the Constitution Means to Me | Sat., Jan. 22-Sun., Jan. 23 | Various times | $39+ | A play by Heidi Schreck about the constitution + how it will shape the next generation.
Late Winter Market | Sat., Jan. 22 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | Free entry | Dane County Farmers’ Market’s winter market with fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses + more.
Sub Zero Race | Sat., Jan. 22 | 3 p.m. | The Come Back In, 508 E. Wilson St. | $20 | A winter 4-mile race along the Lake Monona bike bath.

January 23-January 29

Sunday, Jan. 23

Cocktail Class with State Line Distillery | Sun., Jan. 23 | 4 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | $160 | Let the Garver and State Line bartenders teach you how to make killer cocktails at home.
Houndmouth | Sun., Jan. 23 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $27.50+ | A night of music from the American alternative blues band.

Monday, Jan. 24

Jeff Rosenstock | Mon., Jan. 24 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $20 | A night of music from the multi-instrumental, singer, and songwriter.
Monday Group Run | Mon., Jan. 24 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Movin’ Shoes, 528 S. Park St. | Free | A 3-5 mile community run at a 9-12 min/mile pace.

Tuesday, Jan. 25

Michael Laughing Fox Charette | Tues., Jan. 25 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Join the Wisconsin Historical Society for their Indigenous Storytelling series, starting with a performance accompanied by Native flute and drum performance.
Tuesday Group Run | Tues., Jan. 25 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Movin’ Shoes, 528 St. Park St. | An informal run around the greater Madison area.
Trivia at the Wisconsin Brewing Company | Tues., Jan. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, Verona | $1+ | Test your trivia knowledge with drinks + friendly competition.

Wednesday, Jan. 26

Patty Griffin | Wed., Jan. 26 | 8 p.m. | Barrymore Theatre | $27+ | Music from the singer-songwriter known for her folk music.
The Brook and The Bluff | Wed., Jan. 26 | 8 p.m.| High Noon Saloon | $15+ | A four-piece band with four-part harmonies based in Nashville, TN.
Brass Ring Trivia | Wed., Jan. 26 | 7 p.m. | The Brass Ring, 701 E. Washington Ave. | Free entry | Play in person for competition over drinks or join in virtually.

Thursday, Jan. 27

Nikon Camera Basics | Thurs., Jan. 27 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Camera Company, 6742 Odana Rd. | $50 | Explore settings on the Nikon Camera and learn different controls.

Friday, Jan. 28

Throwback Night @ The Wisco | Sat., Jan. 29 | 8 p.m. | The Wisco, 852 Williamson St. | Free entry | A night of ‘90s, ‘00s, and more throwback hits.
St. Olaf Choir | Fri., Jan. 28 | 8 p.m. | Luther Memorial Curch, 1021 University Ave. | $10+ | The century-long tradition of a premier acapella ensemble.
Sunsquabi | Fri., Jan. 28 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $25+ | Music from the “electronic hydro funk” trio.
Masterworks I: The Triple | Fri., Jan. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Overture Center | $15+ | The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra presents works from Banfield, Beethoven, and Rushen.
Wisconsin vs. Michigan | Fri., Jan. 28 | 6 p.m. | Kohl Center | $20+ | The men’s hockey team takes on a Big Ten rival.
Best of Madison Business Awards | Fri., Jan. 28 | 11 a.m. | The Edgewater, 1001 Wisconsin Pl. | $42+ | Honor the best of Madison with Madison Magazine’s 2022 awards.

Saturday, Jan. 29

Wisconsin Grown Up Book Fair | Sat., Jan. 29 | 12 p.m. | They Sylvee | $25 | Join local booksellers + the Madison Public Library Foundation for the inaugural adult book fair.
Mad City Story Slam at Cargo Coffee East: Thin Ice | Sat., Jan. 29 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Cargo Coffee East, 750 E. Washington Ave. | Free entry | Enjoy warm drinks + hear stories that will leave your blood running cold.
Wisconsin vs. Michigan | Sat., Jan. 29 | 8 p.m. | Kohl Center | $20+ | The men’s hockey team against Big Ten rival Michigan.
The Jerry Ensemble: Kids in the Rotunda Digital Performance | Sat., Jan. 29 | 9:30 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Join a group of high school musical theater students for music + movement.
Stellaluna | Sat., Jan. 29-Sun., Feb. 13 | Times vary | Overture Center | TBD | The beloved children’s story adapted for the stage in a visual feast, perfect for the youngest audiences.
Late Winter Market | Sat., Jan. 29 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | Free entry | Dane County Farmers’ Market’s winter market with fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses + more.
Wisconsin vs. Michigan | Sat., Jan. 29 | 8 p.m. | Kohl Center | $20+ | The men’s hockey team takes on a Big Ten rival.
Fire and Ice Ball 2022 | Sat., Jan. 29 | 8 p.m. | 5 E. Wilson St. | $150 | Join the Madison Club Foundation for a formal gala benefiting the Salvation Army.
January Drag Brunch | Sat., Jan. 29 | 11 a.m. | The Rigby, 119 E. Main St. | $35+ | Enjoy brunch followed by a drag show with local + national queens.

January 30-January 31

Sunday, Jan. 30

Opening Day: How Lovely Are Thy Branches Temporary Labyrinth | Sun., Jan. 30 | 12 p.m. | Olbrich Park Beach, 3527 Atwood Ave. | Free | An 89-foot classical walking Labyrinth constructed from recycled holiday tree branches opens to the public.
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota | Sun., Jan. 30 | 12 p.m. | Kohl Center | $28+ | The men’s basketball team takes on a regional rival.
It’s Britney Brunch — Drag Brunch | Sun., Jan. 30 | 10 a.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St. | $10+ | Celebrate Britney’s Freedom with these fabulous queens, great beverages + a brunch menu by Ahan.

Monday, Jan. 31

Monday Group Run | Mon., Jan. 31 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Movin’ Shoes, 528 S. Park St. | Free | A 3-5 mile community run at a 9-12 min/mile pace.
Open Mic Comedy Night | Mon., Jan. 31 | 7-10 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St. | Free entry | Come see the local Madison comedy scene or try out your own material.