February 2015
ACT Ride Info Session
Type: Informational This Event: * Has LGBTQ content * Is LGBTQ hosted * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Please join us at this information sharing session. This will be a perfect occasion to bring yourself and some friends to learn about this year's Wisconsin AIDS Ride. If you register for the ride at this or other information sharing sessions, you will receive a 50% discount off your registration fees. Hope to see you and all your friends…
Find out more »October 2015
Wisconsin Book Festival
Type: * Festival * Informational This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Local and national authors join book lovers to celebrate the 2015 Wisconsin Book Festival, happening October 22-25, 2015, in and around Madison's Central Library in downtown Madison. Pulitzer Prize winners such as Adam Johnson and David Maraniss and New York Times bestselling author Azar Nafisi mix with local authors and readers during four-day event that allows attendees to meet authors, discover new books or favorite…
Find out more »WBF: “Bad Kid” reading by David Crabb
Type: * Lecture * Social This Event: * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Filled with the music and popular culture of the late-eighties and early-nineties, this refreshingly honest and hilarious coming-of-age memoir from comedian, storyteller, and The Moth host David Crabb tells a universally resonant story about growing up gay and Goth in San Antonio, Texas. Bad Kid is as laugh-out-loud funny as it is poignant. Crabb’s journey through adolescence captures the essence…
Find out more »Madison Zine Fest: Madison Print & Resist 2015
Type: Festival This Event: *May be of interest to the LGBT community Madison Print & Resist is a day-long festival of zines, political print media, artisanal books, grassroots journals, and experimental publications. The event will be held on Saturday, October 31st at the Central Branch of the Madison Public Library downtown, from 11AM to 5PM. Workshops, presentations, and activities involving print media and paper arts will be scheduled throughout the day. Dozens of regional artists, makers, designers, and writers will…
Find out more »November 2015
Trans Monologues & Gender Spectrum Open Mic
Type: * Performance * Social This Event: * Is LGBTQ hosted * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Come join the entire Madison community at Madison Central Library for this annual night of honest expression about the joys and trials of being anywhere on or off the gender-variant spectrum. Be part of the audience or present and witness these fierce trans and gender non-conforming folks share their experiences of navigating rigid gender norms and…
Find out more »September 2016
Launch of Lithium Jesus: A Memoir of Mania
Type: * Reading * Social This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Join Charles Monroe-Kane for the launch of his new, riveting memoir, LITHIUM JESUS, in the Community Room of the Madison Central Public Library on Mifflin, co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Book Festival. More event details here: http://www.wisconsinbookfestival.org/events/lithium-jesus-memoir-mania “A young man grapples with bipolar ‘voices’ via religion, hedonism, activism, and Lithium. In his debut, Monroe-Kane, a Peabody Award–winning public radio producer, brings a fresh perspective to familiar…
Find out more »October 2016
Wisconsin Book Festival
Type: * Reading * Social This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Take part in Wisconsin’s premier literary event October 20-23, 2016. This year the Wisconsin Book Festival will host nearly 70 events with opportunities to meet authors, discover new books or favorite writers, and have books signed. With so much fun packed into four days, you'll want to come early and stay late! Whether your reading interests range from Shakespeare to science to great new fiction,…
Find out more »November 2016
Eileen Myles reading/discussion: “I Must Be Living Twice”
Type: * Informational * Reading This Event: * Has LGBTQ content * Is LGBTQ hosted * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Presented in partnership with the FELIX Series of New Writing, Eileen Myles will discuss their latest book of poetry I Must Be Living Twice and their 1994 novel Chelsea Girls. I Must Be Living Twice brings together selections from the poet’s previous work with a set of bold new poems that reflect their sardonic, unapologetic, and…
Find out more »December 2016
Tactile Textiles: Colors and Culture
Type: * Art Exhibit * Performance This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community New works by students in Meeta Mastani’s “Tactile Textiles – From 2D to 3D” course will be unveiled as part of The Bubbler @ Madison Public Library’s Night Light series. The opening of the 3rd floor show will feature two performances of "Rubedo" – a collaborative dance piece created by Li Chiao-Ping Dance in response to Meeta's work. The exhibition “Tactile Textiles: Colors and…
Find out more »February 2017
Access Denied: Creating accessible nightlife
Type: * Informational * Music * Social This Event: * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community What does accessible nightlife look like? First we’re going to talk about it, then we’re going to dance about it. Access Denied is a dance party preceded by a panel discussion on Madison nightlife. We will dig into the ways people -- specifically people of color, women, transgender people, queer people, disAbled people, people with addictions, and youth…
Find out more »Random Acts of Kindness Interactive Art Workshop
Type: * Informational * Performance * Social This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community In this drop-in event, artists from across Wisconsin will be joining us for an interactive art workshop. For this unique event, each artist will be setting up a station for participants to create art or pieces for random acts of kindness. Featured artists: Jennifer Bastian: As a photographer, Jennifer has a gift for composition. She is an emotional archivist, gifted in curating a…
Find out more »March 2017
Future of ObamaCare/the ACA
Type: Informational This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Public meeting "THE FUTURE OF OBAMACARE/THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT: WHAT'S AT STAKE IN WISCONSIN?" Monday, March 6, 2017, 6:30-8:00pm, room 302 Madison Central Library. Speaker = Jon Peacock, Wisconsin Council on Children & Families. A chance to learn about what Congress might do to healthcare & why it is important for everyone to know and act. Room 302 Madison Central Library
Find out more »Wikipedia Art + Feminism Editathon
Type: Activism This Event: * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Bubbler Room, Central Public Library, Madison, WI March 11, 2017 from 2 to 5 PM Public encouraged to attend Wikimedia’s gender trouble is well-documented. In a 2011 survey, the Wikimedia Foundation found that less than 10% of its contributors identify as female. While the reasons for the gender gap are up for debate, the practical effect of this disparity, however, is not. Content…
Find out more »June 2017
“Real Boy” screening and panel
Type: * Film * Informational This Event: * Is LGBTQ hosted * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Indie Lens Pop-Up Presents "Real Boy," a film by Shaleece Haas Thursday, June 8, 6:30 pm Central Library, 201 W Mifflin St, Madison WI 53703 "Real Boy" is the coming-of-age story of Bennett, a trans teenager with dreams of musical stardom. During the first two years of his gender transition, as Bennett works to repair a…
Find out more »July 2017
Bike the Art Tour
Type: * Art Exhibit * Informational * Social This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Arts + Literature Laboratory (ALL) and The Bubbler at Madison Public Library are pleased to announce the July Bike the Art tour schedule. Bike the Art is a monthly curated bicycle tour of Madison’s arts offerings. Organized by ALL, The Bubbler, VEA Events and Madison Community Discourse, in collaboration with local artists, arts organizations and businesses, Bike the Art encourages participation in…
Find out more »Bike the Art July 2017
Type: * Art Exhibit * Social This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Join us for Madison's #BikeTheArt tour on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Bike the Art is a monthly curated bicycle tour of local art spaces. As always, come for all or part of the tour. It's free and open to the public. SCHEDULE: 1:30-2:00pm The Bubbler at Madison Public Library: Memory Cloths Circle - take home portable embroidery kit! 2:25-3:30pm Madison Circus Space - Try…
Find out more »GSAFE Trans & GNC Clothing Exchange
Type: Social This Event: * Is LGBTQ hosted * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Hosted by GSAFE's Youth Leadership Board and held in room 302 of the Madison Central Library, the clothing exchange event is open to all trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and questioning youth in middle or high school. Everything's free, chic, and coordinated by LGBTQ+ youth for LGBTQ+ youth. Come swap clothing and accessories, as well as pick up transitional wear…
Find out more »September 2017
Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians but Were Afraid to Ask
Type: * Informational * Reading This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University and author of 14 books, will come to speak about his book, "Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians but Were Afraid to Ask". He will also talk about his work as a professor and an Ojibwe tribal member. More information about local book discussions of Treuer's book can be found at http://www.beyondthepage.info/get-know-our-neighbors-wisconsins-tribal-nations-and-communities. This event is…
Find out more »October 2017
Ex Libris Volume VII: Beer & Bites
Type: * Fundraiser * Social This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Join us for a fundraiser supporting Madison Public Library. Guests will have the opportunity to sample beer from Wisconsin breweries, as well as food from local restaurants and food artisans. This combination of local food and craft beer is a one-of-a-kind experience that is not to be missed.
Find out more »Afterword: Ex Libris Late-Night
Type: * Music * Social This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community New this year, Afterword will include opportunities to sample beer and snack on late-night munchies from Bel Air Cantina, Calliope Ice Cream, Karben4, Lakefront Brewery and more. The event will feature a DJ and dancing, and funds will support the Madison Public Library.
Find out more »Afterword: Ex Libris Late Night
Type: * Music * Social This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Afterword: Ex Libris Late Night is a post-party you will not want to miss! It will follow the main event, Ex Libris: Beer and Bites, on Friday, October 13 at 10 p.m. The fundraiser supports Madison's nine-library system and will include opportunities to sample craft beers and snack on late-night munchies. Afterword will also feature vinyl-only DJ Evan Woodward playing a blend of funk, house,…
Find out more »November 2017
Friends of the Madison Public Library Charity Book Sale
Type: Fundraiser This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Friends of the Madison Public Library will be hosting a charity book sale that will take place from November 2 – November 5 at the Central Library at 201 W Mifflin Street. The hours are as follows: Nov. 2: 9am-9pm Nov. 3: 9am-9pm Nov. 4: 9am-9pm Nov. 5: 11am-2pm
Find out more »Wisconsin Book Festival
Type: * Festival * Reading This Event: * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Discover a new favorite book and listen to readings from local and national authors at the 15th Annual Wisconsin Book Festival, November 2-5, 2017. The four-day festival, held in and around Madison’s Central Library in downtown Madison, features more than 70 events for people of all ages, with plenty of opportunities to meet authors, purchase books, and have books signed.…
Find out more »Friends of the Madison Public Library Charity Book Sale
Type: Fundraiser This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Friends of the Madison Public Library will be hosting a charity book sale that will take place from November 2 – November 5 at the Central Library at 201 W Mifflin Street. The hours are as follows: Nov. 2: 9am-9pm Nov. 3: 9am-9pm Nov. 4: 9am-9pm Nov. 5: 11am-2pm
Find out more »The Trans Monologues and Gender Spectrum Open Mic
Type: * Performance * Social This Event: * Is LGBTQ hosted * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Come join the entire Madison community at the Central Library for this annual night of honest expression about the joys and trials of being anywhere on or off the gender-variant spectrum. Be part of the audience or present and witness these fierce trans and gender non-conforming folks share their experiences of navigating rigid gender norms and…
Find out more »February 2018
Be Mine: Valentine Illustration Workshop
Type: Workshop This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Make a handmade valentine for your special someone just in time for the big day! Illustrate something cute or doodle something witty for a friend, family member or partner. All ages welcome! This workshop is FREE! http://madisonbubbler.org/artist-in-residence/
Find out more »Friends of the Madison Public Library Charity Book Sale
Type: * Fundraiser * Market This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community The Friends of the Madison Public Library will be hosting a charity book sale that will take place from February 22-February 25 at the Central Library at 201 W Mifflin Street. Additionally, there will be a Bag Sale on Sunday. The hours are as follows: Feb. 22: 9am-9pm Feb. 23: 9am-6pm Feb. 24: 9am-5pm Feb. 25: 1pm-3pm Any help in spreading the word is greatly…
Find out more »March 2018
The Clarenbach House Project Presentation
Type: Informational This Event: * Is LGBTQ hosted * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Join us to learn about the rich history of 123 W. Gilman Street. Speakers will be: Gary Tipler of The Clarenbach House Project Michele Besant with LGBTQ Archives Kurt Stege President of Madison Trust for Historic Preservation Steve Starkey Director of OutReach LGBT Community Center. The house is significant for the advancement of civil liberties and was a center…
Find out more »August 2018
Madison Police Department’s MPD Pride Listening Session
Type: * Informational This Event: * Is LGBTQ hosted * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community If you would like to discuss the Madison Police Department's participation in the OutReach Pride Parade, MPD Pride is hosting an open forum. It will be moderated by Karl Van Lith, a city employee who works with Civil Rights and HR. Madison Central Library – Room 301
Find out more »September 2018
“13th” screening and panel discussion
Type: * Film * Informational This Event: * Is LGBTQ hosted * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community A screening of Ava DuVernay’s galvanizing documentary 13th is slated for Thursday, September 20. 13th refers to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which reads, “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States.” DuVernay lays out the progression from slavery to the horrors…
Find out more »November 2018
Trans Monologues 2018
Type: Performance This Event: * Is LGBTQ hosted * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Your voice is needed! Join us to share stories about your lives, experiences, relationships and communities that exist beyond the cis-tem! Now is the time to share your lived experience with your Madison community, and be welcomed and supported! RSVP to the event here, and invite your friends! Please don’t be shy! We want people to represent from all…
Find out more »April 2019
WBF: Doomstead Days
Type: * Festival * Lecture * Reading This Event: * Is LGBTQ hosted * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Presented in partnership with the Center for Culture, History, and Environment and the UW-Madison Program in Creative Writing, Brian Teare offers readers a new kind of nature poem—one that both anticipates and contributes to the renewal of public dialogue about environmental ethics and individual responsibility instigated by the UN’s recent report on climate change. Doomstead Days is a…
Find out more »Indie Lens Pop-Up presents “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Type: Film This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (Twenty Feet from Stardom) looks back on the legacy of Fred Rogers, focusing on his radically kind ideas. While the nation changed around him, Fred Rogers stood firm in his beliefs about the importance of protecting childhood. Please stay after the film for a discussion with Youth Services Librarian Holly Storck-Post, and Joanne Cantor, author and Professor Emerita of Communication Arts at UW.…
Find out more »WBF: Native Country of the Heart
Type: *Festival *Lecture * Reading This Event: * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Presented in partnership with the Chican@/Latin@ Studies Program. From the celebrated editor of This Bridge Called My Back, Cherríe Moraga charts her own coming-of-age alongside her mother’s decline, and also tells the larger story of the Mexican American diaspora. Native Country of the Heart: A Memoir is, at its core, a mother-daughter story. The mother, Elvira, was hired out as…
Find out more »June 2019
WBF presents “We’ve Been Here All Along” with Richard Wagner
Type: Reading This Event: * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community The first of two groundbreaking volumes on gay history in Wisconsin, We've Been Here All Along provides an illuminating and nuanced picture of Wisconsin's gay history from the reporting on the Oscar Wilde trials of 1895 to the landmark Stonewall Riots of 1969. Throughout these decades, gay Wisconsinites developed identities, created support networks, and found ways to thrive in their communities despite various…
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