Madison Infoshop

Madison Activist Calendar from 10/6/2025

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This calendar is brought to you by the friendly volunteer collective of the Madison Infoshop, c/o Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson St., Madison, WI 53703. As a volunteer run collective serving the greater WI community, we also offer a safe organizing space with a wide range of activist resources including books, zines, periodicals, art supplies, topical files, graphics, megaphones, and button makers. We also host episodic reading groups, film discussions, and radically inspired cultural events. The Madison Infoshop is whatever its members wish it to be!

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Mon. Oct. 6th 7:00 – 8:00 pm Friend Meeting House (1704 Robert Ct.) Hybrid 350 Wisconsin Monthly Meeting with Professor Leah Horowitz in a conversation on climate justice and just transitions! Join us to discuss how climate change impacts different groups in different ways, how climate change and social justice are deeply intertwined, and what the Climate Justice movement demands. For Zoom login details, please register at: https://350wisconsin.org/monthly-meetings/

Wed. Oct. 8th 7:00 pm Online Webinar - Wisconsin's Youth Climate Lawsuit! Join Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) to explore what’s at stake, who these courageous young plaintiffs are, and how this case fits into the broader fight for climate justice. We’ll hear from attorneys and plaintiffs involved in the case, as well as climate and public health expert Dr. Jonathan Patz. For more info and to register for the webinar visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sTHs5adhToWHMmzuUc22tA #/registration

Fri. Oct. 10th 7:30 pm Aubergine (1226 Williamson St.) Screening of the The War at Home – the award winning documentary about the 60’s Anti War Movement in Madison. It vividly depicts a decade of resistance from the earliest Vietnam war protest in 1963 to some of the most violent demonstrations through the end of the war in 1973. Using a treasure trove of local TV news film, illuminated by more than twenty original on-camera interviews, The War at Home details the actions and events that turned Madison into one of the major domestic battlegrounds of the Anti War Movement. The Past Doesn't Repeat Itself But Sometimes It Rhymes. Hosted by the Radical Education Project. More info? Visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/764924523061679/

Sat. Oct. 11, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Dane County Humane Society (5132 Voges Rd, Madison) World Bird Migration Day! Join us to celebrate with a crafty, artsy, creative project that does a lot of good! Learn about window collisions, how the Dane County Humane Society's Wildlife Center treats hundreds of birds that collide with glass each year, and what you can do to prevent it. Then, join local artist Karen Moore to make your own fabric bird that will be sent to a large art exhibit! Great for kids and adults. Free to join, but registration is requested so we can plan for materials. More info: https://swibirds.org/all-events/2025/10/11/bird-crafting-for-a-safer-migration

Sun. Oct. 12th 12:00 Noon – 3:00 pm Madison Christian Community (7118 Sauk Rd.) Journey to Justice Bus Tour – Unlock the Box! Explore a mobile museum at the heart of our mission to end solitary confinement. Inside, discover immersive exhibits and resources that connect the issue of mass incarceration and solitary confinement with other crucial topics, including food justice. There will be a replica cell solitary confinement exhibition. Hear directly from people most impacted as they share how we can push forward legislation to end torture in Wisconsin prisons. Learn about the unique harms solitary confinement causes for women and families and discover ways you can join the movement for a more just society. Sponsored by MOSES. More info? Visit: www.MOSESMadison.org.

Tues. Oct. 14th 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm Madison Mennonite Church (1501 Gilbert Rd.) Faith Based Non-Cooperation in the Authoritarian Moment! Over the course of the three hour training we’ll have a potluck dinner, spend time in song together and dive into trainings. Mennonite Action staff and leaders will facilitate trainings titled: Faith-Based Noncooperation in the Authoritarian Moment; Noncooperation Scenario Exercise; Nonviolent Action; Courageous Closing This will include instruction, education, and spiritual formation to equip us for public action, as well as the chance to “practice” thinking through how these actions can look and feel in the moment. “Practicing” prepares our minds, bodies, and spirits, so we can feel confident in taking bold action. To register in advance, visit: https://ldmogv.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjM2MTI1MyxcImxcIjoxNjcyMzY2MDAzNzMxODQwMjUsXCJyXCI6MTY3MjM2NjI3Nzc3NzE4MjI5fSIsInMiOiJlMDc4NDk4ZjQzZjI5ZGFkIn0

Wed. Oct. 15th 5:00 – 6:00 pm Madison Labor Temple (1602 S. Park St.) Anti-Racism in the Workplace – hosted by Worker Justice Wisconsin. More info? [email protected]

Sat. Oct. 18th 2:00 pm McPike Park (202 S. Ingersoll St.) No Kings March! Gathering ollowed by a march to the WI State Capitol. Join us to remind President Trump and his enablers that America has No Kings! For more info, visit: https://badgercollective.net/no-kings

Sun. Oct. 19th 7:00 pm Barrymore Theater (2090 Atwood Ave.) The Last Class - with Robert Reich. In this new documentary, a thousand students fill the largest lecture hall on the UC Berkeley campus, for Reich's final class on "Wealth and Poverty" where he shares his exhortations to not accept the world as it is. Tickets are $10 at the door, or visit barrymorelive.com

Mon. Oct. 20th – Thurs. Oct. 23rd 6:30 – 7:30 pm Shaking the Roots - 34th Annual Fall Assembly of the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice (WNPJ). Virtual event with a different topic each evening. You, too, can be part of our network of nearly 90 organizations across the state, working for peace, justice, and sustainability. For more details and to register visit: https://www.wnpj.org/post/2025-fall-assembly

Fri. Nov. 7th 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Monona Terrace (1 John Nolen Dr.) Sustain Dane 2025 Summit! Including a keynote by Arielle King, sessions on Housing and Sustainability; Local Businesses Taking Action; Earth Signals: Collaboration of Music & Science, plus Live Forward Awards! For more info and to register, visit: https://sustaindane.org/summit/

Thurs. Dec. 4th 6:30 – 9:00 pm UW-Madison, Science Hall (550 N. Park St.) Remembrance of Lost Species Event – An evening to reflect on extinct and endangered species and renew our commitment to protect all who remain! Cohosted by the UW-Madison Nelson Institute and Physicians for Social Responsibility. Speakers include: Paul Robbins, Dean, UW Nelson Institute with opening remarks; Jon Pauli, Professor of Wildlife Ecology on Rewilding; how to prevent and reverse loss of speciation; Jonathan Patz, Director, Center for Health, Energy and Environmental Research (CHEER) on Impact of climate change on the global environment and on the health of humans and all species; Claire Gervais, Co-President, Wisconsin Environmental Health Network (WEHN) on Climate change and environmental risks to the health of people and animals in Wisconsin; Ann Behrman, Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin on Actions underway to prevent environmental exposure to radiation; and Dekila Chungyalpa, Director UW Loka Initiative on Ceremonial remembrance to honor lost species and reflect on our shared responsibility Followed by Panel Q&A, led by Amy Schultz, President PSR WI. More info, visit: https://psr-wisconsin.org/remembrance-of-lost-species

Remembrance of Lost Species — PSR Wisconsin Since 2011, communities around the world have gathered each year during the week of November 30 for Remembrance Day for Lost Species, a time to reflect on the species that have disappeared and to recommit ourselves to safeguarding the biodiversity we still share this planet with.

Madison Activist Calendar from 7/21/2025

To post events or announcements for future listings, please contact: [email protected]

To join (or leave) this listserv please visit: https://groups.io/g/madisonactivistcalendar
Or contact [email protected] for assistance.

For an online version of this calendar, please visit the Madison Infoshop page: https://www.facebook.com/Madison-Infoshop-295863957110653

This calendar is brought to you by the friendly volunteer collective of the Madison Infoshop, c/o Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson St., Madison, WI 53703. As a volunteer run collective serving the greater WI community, we also offer a safe organizing space with a wide range of activist resources including books, zines, periodicals, art supplies, topical files, graphics, megaphones, and button makers. We also host episodic reading groups, film discussions, and radically inspired cultural events. The Madison Infoshop is whatever its members wish it to be!

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Tues. July 22nd 8:30 -9:30 am Spark Building, Block Cafe - 3rd Floor (821 E. Washington Ave.) Sustainable Breakfast Series: Tourism Trends, Tips, & Sustainability! Travel can connect us with new experiences and appreciation for nature and culture. What recent trip, near or far, left a lasting impact on you? Join us for a conversation on sustainability opportunities and challenges in the tourism industry with Katie Freeman, Adjunct Professor, UW School of Medicine and Public Health. We’ll explore tourism’s impact on local economies, ecosystems, and communities. We’ll discuss how conscious, responsible travel can be a force for positive change. Leave with practical tips and inspiration to make your next trip more sustainable and regenerative. For more info and to register visit: https://sustaindane.org/eventbrite-event/july-sustainable-breakfast-series-tourism-trends-tips-sustainability

Tues. July 22nd 5:30 – 7:00 pm Brix Cidery (119 S. 2nd St. in Mt. Horeb) State of the Food System Presentation & Town Hall Discussion! Come learn about the challenges and opportunities facing our food system, share your insights, and connect with neighbors, farmers, local business owners and leaders who are passionate about building a better food future. This is our chance to unite, strategize, and forge a path forward. Don’t stand on the sidelines when the future of our food is at stake. Your presence makes a difference. More info: https://dane.extension.wisc.edu/community-food-systems/dane-county-food-action-plan/

Thurs. July 24th 6:00 – 10:00 pm Hypatia Co-op (411 N. Pinckney St.) Summer Social – hosted by the Madison Area Cooperative Housing Alliance! All those who are members and/or supporters of housing cooperatives are invited to attend. Food and non-alcoholic drinks provided – but you are welcome to bring your own dish/beverage to share. More info? Visit the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1263012738567692/

Fri. July 25th 12:00 Noon First Unitarian Society – Auditorium (900 Univ. Bay Dr.) The Ongoing Healthcare Catastrophe in Gaza – with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, a general, trauma, and critical care surgeon from California who has worked in Gaza hospitals and testified before the UN about the reality of the genocide in Gaza. Hosted by Jewish Voices for Peace – Madison along with UW Madison Middle Eastern Studies Program and the Havens Wright Center for Social Justice. For more info, visit: https://madisonrafah.org/july-25-2025-dr-feroze-sidhwa/

Fri. July 25th 7:00 pm Christ Presbyterian Church (944 E. Gorham St.) The Ongoing Healthcare Catastrophe in Gaza – with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, a general, trauma, and critical care surgeon from California who has worked in Gaza hospitals and testified before the UN about the reality of the genocide in Gaza. Hosted by Jewish Voices for Peace – Madison along with UW Madison Middle Eastern Studies Program and the Havens Wright Center for Social Justice. For more info, visit: https://madisonrafah.org/july-25-2025-dr-feroze-sidhwa/

Sat. July 26th 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm The Crossing (1127 University Ave.) Anti-War Cafe! Join us for a discussion with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, a trauma surgeon who has worked in Gaza. Plus a cardboard bookmaking workshop with Andaleeb Cartonera and spoken word open mic. Bring food and/or drink, as well as your own music and words to share! Hosted by World Beyond War. For more info, email: [email protected]

Sat. July 26th 12:00 Noon – 5:00 pm Warner Park (3308 Packers Ave.) Disability Pride Festival! Join us for a joyful celebration of disability pride, culture, and community! This is a free, family-friendly event that centers the voices and talents of disabled people of all ages and backgrounds. Enjoy live performances from artists with disabilities on our main stage. Explore exhibitors offering resources, art, and services. Kids’ area with games, crafts, and fun with Madison Children’s Museum and Art Cart. Adaptive sports demos — including aerial wheelchair dancing! Parade kickoff at noon led by the Forward Marching Band from the Adaptive Playground to the festival grounds. More info, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1283927016578168

Mon. July 28th 6:00 – 8:00 pm Holy Wisdom Monastery (420990 Cty Hwy M in Middleton) Screening of the award winning documentary, No Other Land, featuring an Israeli journalist, a Palestinean activist and the destruction of the West Bank community of Masafar Yatta. Discussion will follow. Donations will also be accepted for Doctors Without Genocide. More info? 608-576-6320

Thurs. July 31st 5:30 – 8:00 pm Cardinal Bar (418 E. Wilson) Fundraiser to Support the Community Immigration Law Center in Milwaukee. Music from Tony Castaneda, as well as free hors d’oeuvres. More info? [email protected]

Sat. Aug. 2nd 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon Farley Center (2299 Spring Rose Rd. near Verona) Farm Business Development and Health Black Agriculture Work Day - hosted by 350 Wisconsin’s Regenerative Land Relations Team and Urban Triage. Join in, lend a hand, and enjoy each other on the land. Carpools from Madison being organized. For more info, email: [email protected]

Mon. Aug 4th 6:00 pm Burrows Park (25 Burrows Rd.) 350 Wisconsin Annual Picnic and Volunteer Carnival! Please bring a dish to share for the potluck and hear more about 350 Wisconsin’s current work. More info, visit: https://350wisconsin.org/upcoming-events/

Wed. Aug. 6th 6:30 pm Tenney Park Shelter (402 N. Thornton Ave.) Lanterns for Peace! Join us to commemorate the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and to affirm peace. Hosted by Physicians for Social Responsibility among many others. For more info, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1764292954124848/

Thurs. Aug. 7th 6:30 pm Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver – virtual peace and justice book circle conversation hosted by WILPF Madison. For Zoom login details, email: [email protected]

Sat. Aug. 9th 2:00 – 4:30 pm First Unitarian Society (900 Univ. Bay Dr.) Nagasaki Day Peace Summit! Join WI groups and constituencies that endorse peace and an end to all wars and the current genocides for this strategic planning and sharing summit. Hosted by Building Unity. For more info, visit: https://tinyurl.com/Nagasaki-Day-Invite

Nagasaki Day Summit - Invite Nagasaki Day (Saturday, August 9, 2025) Peace Summit Invitation https://tinyurl.com/Nagasaki-Day-Invite Dear Friends in Peace, As our world seems to be spinning out of control with unbelievable violence, war, the horrifying realities of genocide, the dissappearances of innocent people, the ero...