

| Free | a local talent showcase + networking opportunity for aspiring artists Northside Arts Social | Tues., May 3 | 8 p.m.| Location TBA | $15 | A lesson in capturing moving stills + nature shots taught by photographer Arlene Koziol. Beginning Bird and Wildlife Action Photography | Tues., May 3 | 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.Madison St., Waunakee | $10+ | A Mother’s Day-themed cookie-making instructional session for children 5 and up. Cookie Decorating | Tues., May 3 | 6-8 p.m.| High Noon Saloon | $15 | An interactive show from an award-winning Madison-based comedy troupe. Grown Up Improv Show | Tues., May 3 | 7:30 p.m.| The Sylvee | $29.50+ | A concert from an up-and-coming Phoenix-based artist known for his old English language lyrics + skills singing in Mandarin. | Blackhawk Park, 741 Bear Claw Way | $109 | The first day of a three-week-long hands-on, instructional group session on the basics of baseball for boys + girls ages 3-4. West Madison Baseball Clinic | Mon., May 2 | 6 p.m.| Free | A nature-themed poetry workshop hosted by Madison poet laureate + Audubon Society educator. Poetry and Nature | Mon., May 2 | 5 p.m.Main St., Stoughton | $50 | An alternative rock singer-songwriter performs the greatest hits from her new album, Queens of The Summer Hotel.

| Virtual | Free | Overture Center’s Chief Artistic Experiences Officer unveils 40+ performances for the coming season. 2022/23 Season Announcement | Mon., May 2 | 7 p.m.| The Sylvee | $69.50 | A Grammy award-winning singer + songwriter showcases his chart-topping R&B talents. Leon Bridges | Mon., May 2 | 7:30 p.m.| Free entry | The inaugural market by Paper Antler with 12+ vendors. Spring Art Market | Sun., May 1 | 1-4 p.m.| Sprouting Acres Farm, 1746 WI-73, Cambridge | Free entry | Enjoy wood-fired pizza picnic style or inside the greenhouse. Pizza Nights on the Farm | Sun., May 1 | 2:30-8 p.m.| A recurring group run with three loops of varying distances hosted by Movin’ Shoes Running Co. Sunday Social Run | Sun., May 1 | 8-10 a.m.| $69 | A cooking class specializing in Kentucky classics just in time for Derby Day. | $15 | A performance of Shakespeare’s spectacular tragedy thought to be one of his final works. | Diane Ballweg Theatre, 1000 Edgewood College Dr. | High Noon Saloon | Free | A student rock concert + jam session highlighting local young musical talent. Music Foundry Showcase | Sun., May 1 | 11 a.m.| Majestic Theatre | $19.50+ | A blues-rock performance from a musician who turned to faith in the wake of trauma.
