Acespace meetup
Saturday, July 28
Asexuals are meeting for coffee and tea at Cargo Coffee in the Constellation. First hour the group will be discussing More Than Enough, an “ace-style,” retelling of the Beauty and the Beast fairytale by Elizabeth Wambheim. That’s followed by a more casual social hour. Look for the Ace flag to find the group. RSVP on Facebook. At 750 E. Washington Ave., 1-3 pm.
Greekfest 2018
Saturday, July 28 -Sunday, July 29
Roasted leg of lamb, pasititsio, spinach pie, gyros and authentic pastries from around the Mediterranean, Serbia, Ukraine and Russia — what more do you need to know? Greek coffee and wine, too! Greekfest organizers request that visitors bring a non-perishable food donation for the River Food Pantry. At Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Madison, 11 N. 7th St., noon-8 pm on Saturday; 11 am-6 pm on Sunday. Opa!
The People’s Picnic
Sunday, July 29
Progressive political groups host a community picnic with family-friendly lawn games, a free farmers’ market and discussions on how to overthrow our corporate overlords. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to pass and extra vegetables from the garden. The veggies will be used for the “take whatever you like” farmers’ market — any extras will be donated to food pantries. The picnic is being sponsored by multiple progressive groups. At Brittingham Park, 829 W. Washington Ave., 4-8 pm.