Catch & Reel
Friday, Aug. 12
Take in the Coen brothers’ classic The Big Lebowski while enjoying a Friday night fish fry. Fish selection includes cod, bluegill and walleye. White Russians will be available too. Before the movie, Sean Michael Dargan & the Back in the World band will be performing a live set featuring covers from The Big Lebowski soundtrack. At Breese Stevens Field, 917 E. Mifflin St., 7-11 pm. Admission is free; movie starts at 8:30 pm. More info available at breesestevensfield.com.
Vegetarian pop-up dinner
Saturday, Aug. 13
Rob Grisham of Isthmus Dining Company is making vegetables the main event in this pop-up dinner. Menu highlights: carrot soup, fresh ricotta with black garlic pesto, potato gnocchi and grilled onion custard. At Macha Tea Company, 823 E. Johnson St., 7-9 pm. Tickets ($55) available by calling 608-283-9286.
Farm Fresh Pizza Night at Troy Gardens
Thursday, Aug. 18
Nothing tops wood-fired pizza made with vegetables picked straight from the vine. The event benefits the Troy Community Farm’s beginning farmer training program. 14” pie costs $15 ($16 with to-go box). At Troy Gardens, 502 Troy Drive, 4-7 pm. More info available on the Community GroundWorks at Troy Gardens facebook page. Order early!
