Dyke Dive pop-up bar
Friday, Oct. 7
A new pop-up bar/tavern takeover group for the LGBTQU community will meet for the first time at the Ideal Bar. The group plans on hosting get-togethers at neighborhood taps around town. Festivities start at 7:30 pm at 1968 Atwood Ave. More info on the Dyke Dive Facebook page.
Vegan Chili Cook-off
Saturday, Oct. 8
A friendly competition among local chefs to see who can whip up the best batch of vegan chili includes representatives from Ale Asylum, Eldorado Grill, Green Owl Cafe, Ladonia Cafe, Liliana’s Restaurant, Monty’s Blue Plate Diner and Tex Tubb’s Taco Palace. Vegan hot dogs and desserts will also be on hand. Tickets ($25/$10 student/$5 kids) benefit Alliance for Animals and the Environment. At Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Ave., 5-9 pm. More info: allanimals.org.
Buck, Buck, Moose Dinner
Sunday, Oct. 9
A three-course venison dinner made in collaboration with Hank Shaw, author of Buck, Buck, Moose: Recipes and Techniques for Cooking Deer, Elk, Antelope, Moose and Other Antlered Things. Menu will feature food native to Wisconsin and foraged wild ingredients. Tickets ($60 via forequartermadison.com) include a copy of Buck, Buck, Moose. Shaw will be on hand to take questions and sign books. At Forequarter, 708 E. Johnson St., 6 pm-1 am.
