Monona Farmers' Market
Connect socially, eat locally
Friday, April 29
CONNECT Madison and the REAP Food Group team up to celebrate Madison food entrepreneurs and young professionals. Five small plates and two craft beers (from Bunky’s Cafe, Roman Candle Pizza, Heritage Tavern, Monty’s Blue Plate and more, plus brews from Karben4, Mobcraft, and Lakefront) and all the fun the Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St., has to offer, 6-9 pm. Tickets ($25) through ConnectMadison.com.
Monona Farmers’ Market
Sunday, May 1
The 13th season of the Monona Farmers’ Market kicks off this weekend. Vendors will be selling eggs, fresh veggies and other market items to the sound of cowpunk rockers Rodeo Bums. Master gardeners will be offering tricks of the trade, and Joy in Yoga will be teaching a “Class in the Grass.” At Ahuska Park, 400 E. Broadway, Monona, 9 am-1 pm.
She cooks to conquer
Wednesday, May 4
For the monthly meeting of the Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW), UW-Madison history professor Nan Enstad discusses revising the place of the housewife in the American food system. At Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St., 7:15 pm.
