This coming week, in events that get to your heart through your stomach.
Highlights
Friday, April 27 - Saturday, April 28
UW Alumni Weekend goes totally foodie this year with a raft of different culinary-themed events; oddly, none of them involve Kraft Macaroni and Cheese or thirteen-cent packages of ramen, the foods that will really take you back to your college days. Here's a list of the food fun cooked up by the fish fry "presented in a uniquely Wisconsin way." Union South, 1308 West Dayton St., 5-7 p.m, $15 WAA member, $17 non-members, $10 kids 6-12.
Saturday, April 28
It's getting to be warm enough so that eating ice cream for a good cause is beginning to be appealing. The Ultimate Ice Cream Social with all-you-can-eat ice cream from , 1501 Monroe St., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $5 adults and $ kids. Call 333-0809 for more info.
Sunday, April 29
If you can't wait check out Taste of Madison at the end of summer, Flavors of Madison features samples of signature dishes from over twenty member restaurants committed to independent dining in the city And who can't get behind that? Plus, there's live music by Gerri DiMaggio and the Briarpickers in the main ballroom. Views of Lake Mendota, no extra charge. Edgewater Hotel, 666 Wisconsin Ave., 5-7:30 p.m., $35. Call 661-6590 for more info.
More events this week
Wednesday, April 25
Dane County Farmers' Market, in Rooftop Farmers, a weekly session for kids to explore gardening, raising animals, harvesting, and cooking. Madison Children's Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St., 3:30 p.m., free with $8 admission. Call 256-6445 for more info.
Eat Well, Be Happy cooking class, with chef Paul Tseng preparing a menu of gnocchi, fresh pasta with tomato sauce and broccolini, and salmon cake with mango relish. Willy Street Co-op West, 6825 University Ave., 6-8 p.m., $15 owners and $25 all others. Call 284-7800 for more info.
Whole Foods Market, 3313 University Ave., 6-8:30 p.m., $25. Call 233-9566 for more info.
Thursday, April 26
Whole Foods Market, 3313 University Ave., 10-11 a.m., $5. Call 233-9566 for more info.
Whole Foods Market, 3313 University Ave., 6-7:30 p.m., $25. Call 233-9566 for more info.
In the Kitchen with Cathy: Raw Mexican Food, with instructor Cathy Thomas covering how to use a dehydrator to prepare thin crispy chips, and preparing flexible wraps with vegetables, and a lighter version of Mexican rice. Willy Street Co-op West, 6825 University Ave., 6-8 p.m., $15 owners and $25 all others. Call 284-7800 for more info.
Captain Bill's, 2701 Century Harbor Rd., Middleton, 6-9 p.m., $40. Call 831-7327 for more info.
Saturday, April 28
Hilldale Farmers' Market, concludes its indoor winter season. Hilldale Shopping Center, 702 N. Midvale Blvd., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 209-7130 for more info.
Sustainable Agriculture Tour, a carpool roadtrip organized by in Plain, an organic grass-based dairy farm near Lime Ridge, an Amish homestead near Ironton, a grass-based sheep farm near Wonewoc, and lunch at the Deli Bean in Reedsburg. Just Coffee, 1129 E. Wilson St., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 260-0900 for more info.Beekeeping for Beginners, a workshop with instructor Jeane Hansen of the Depot Days, the 16th annual railroad-themed community Facebook, and call 455-3121 for more info.
Free community meal prepared by volunteers. Wil-Mar Center, 953 Jenifer St., 11:15 a.m., free. Call 257-4576 for more info.
Meat raffle in support of program. Wiggy's Saloon, 9 N. Parker Dr., Janesville, 1-4 p.m. Call 774-3402 for more info.
Injera cooking workshop, a benefit for Eagle Heights Community Center, 611 Eagle Heights, 2 p.m., $25 donation. Call 347-2960 for more info.
Summer Garden Kick-Off, a seasonal celebration with , featuring a potluck and grilled pizzas from the F.H. King Student Farm, Lake Mendota Dr., 2-6 p.m., bring a dish to share. Email fhkingstudents@gmail.com for more info.
Ride the Dream, a benefit in support of equestrian athlete Megan McIssac and her efforts to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, with dinner, a silent auction, and live music. Firefly Coffeehouse, 114 N. Main St., Oregon, 6 p.m., $30. Call 445-8531 for more info.
Sunday, April 29
Savory Sunday, with volunteers need to prepare and serve a fresh, hot meal for the hungry. Lutheran Campus Center, 325 N. Mills St., 11 a.m. Call 233-6967 for more info.
Introduction to Home Cheese Making class, with instructor Linda Conroy covering the process behind and creation of fresh cheese and fermented milk products, including panir, fromage blanc, chevre, cream cheese, and more. Willy Street Co-op East, 1221 Williamson St., 2-4 p.m., $15 owners and $25 all others. Call 251-6776 for more info.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration, with a meal catered by Taqueria Guadalajara following the performance of an adaptation of …y no se lo tragó la tierra by Spanish students from Edgewood College and Cherokee Middle School. Edgewood College - Anderson Auditorium ,1000 Edgewood College Dr., 4 p.m., free. Call 516-1050 for more info.
Introduction to Home Cheese Making class, with instructor Linda Conroy covering the process behind and creation of fresh cheese and fermented milk products, including panir, fromage blanc, chevre, cream cheese, and more. Willy Street Co-op West, 6825 University Ave., 6-8 p.m., $15 owners and $25 all others. Call 284-7800 for more info.
Monday, April 30
Ukranian Banquet, a benefit in support of Steenbock's on Orchard, 330 N. Orchard St., 5:30 p.m., $100. Call 204-2733 for more info.
Whole Foods Market, 3313 University Ave., 6-7 p.m., $5. Call 233-9566 for more info.
Raw Vegan Desserts class, with instructor Cara Mosely covering the kitchen tools and organic ingredients used to prepare unprocessed and uncooked vegan desserts. Willy Street Co-op West, 6825 University Ave., 6-8 p.m., $15 owners and $25 all others. Call 284-7800 for more info.
Six Spices with Neeta Saluja class, with the chef preparing a menu of moong dal with spinach, cauliflower and red potatoes, black cumin rice, and tapioca kheer. Willy Street Co-op East, 1221 Williamson St., 6-8:30 p.m., $15 owners and $25 all others. Call 251-6776 for more info.
Screening of Sun Prairie Public Library, 1350 Linnerud Dr., 6 p.m., free. Call 825-0702 for more info.
Plough & Barrel, a series of seasonal CSA dinners at , with the menu for the The Coopers Tavern, 20 W. Mifflin St., 6 p.m., $40. Purchase tickets online, and call 226-0300 for more info.
Family Dinner Night, a weekly meal hosted by The Crossing, 1127 University Ave., 6:30 p.m., $5. Call 257-1039 for more info.
Save the date
Wednesday, May 2
Taste Traditions of Wisconsin, a monthly lecture and dinner series that features a Greenbush neighborhood Italian-style menu and author Catherine Tripalin discussing her book Spaghetti Corners and All That ... Sauce! and the history of Italian and Sicilian cuisine on Madison's south side. Wisconsin Historical Museum, 30 N. Carroll St., 6:30-9 p.m., $25. Please RSVP by April 25, and call 264-6555 for more info.
Thursday, May 3
Founder's Day, a celebration hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Association: Green County, featuring dinner and a talk by Scott Rankin and Gary Grossen titled "Wisconsin Cheese 101" about artisanal cheeses. New Glarus Hotel, 100 Sixth Ave., New Glarus, 6 p.m., $35. Please RSVP online by April 26, and call 888-947-2586 for more info.
WVM Gala, a fundraiser for the Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr., 6-9 p.m., $125. Please RSVP by April 30, and call 264-6086 for more info.
Sunday, May 6
REAP Spring Gala, a dinner and fundraiser for the Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., 5:30 p.m., $150 or $550 for four and $2,500 for a full table. Call 310-7836 for more info.
