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Willy Street Hot Summer Nights Celebration
Friday, July 29
Over a dozen businesses on Willy Street are beating the heat with a night of appetizers, wine tastings, cocktail specials, food carts and sales. On the 1200 & 1300 blocks of Williamson Street, 5-9 pm. More info on the Willy Street Hot Summer Nights Celebration Facebook event page.
Good luck party for local Olympian
Tuesday, Aug. 2
Give some love to decathlete Zach Ziemek, the 2016 UW men’s athlete of the year, on his quest for gold at the Olympics. “Double Z” is the school record holder in the heptathlon, decathlon, indoor pole vault and outdoor pole vault. Like most Olympians, Ziemek has no corporate sponsors and is footing the bill to Rio. One dollar from every pint sold goes to his travel fund. At One Barrel Brewing, 2001 Atwood Ave., 5-7 pm.
Sun Prairie Chef’s Showdown
Tuesday, Aug. 2
Four chefs from Sun Prairie collaborate on a four-course meal. Chefs Sammy Millan (Buck & Honey’s), Christian Turner (Willie Ty’s Eatery), Patrick DePula (Salvatore’s Tomato Pies) and Todd Dukes (Porktropolis) will each create one course and a dessert. At Buck & Honey’s, 804 Liberty Blvd., Sun Prairie, 6-8 pm. Tickets ($50) available at the restaurants.