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Madison Activist Calendar from 5/18/2025

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This calendar is brought to you by the friendly volunteer collective of the Madison Infoshop, c/o Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson St., Madison, WI 53703. As a volunteer run collective serving the greater WI community, we also offer a safe organizing space with a wide range of activist resources including books, zines, periodicals, art supplies, topical files, graphics, megaphones, and button makers. We also host episodic reading groups, film discussions, and radically inspired cultural events. The Madison Infoshop is whatever its members wish it to be!

Sun. May 18^th 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Warner Park (2930 N. Sherman Ave.) WORTStock 2025 Returns! Help support Madison’s community radio station – WORT 89.9. FM! Enjoy live music in a variety of styles, food and craft vendors, info tables, arts and crafts, games, a prize raffle, plus the (in)famous No Crap on Tap! – courtesy of the Madison Home Brewers and Tasters’ Guild. For more info, visit:

Wed. May 21^st 5:00 – 7:00 pm Aubergine (1226 Will y St.) Let’s Get Growing: Seeds, Stories, and Solidarity! Speakers include: Cherie Thunder, Menomonie Dept. of Agriculture and Food Systems; Avexnim Cojti (Maya Kiche), Director of Programs at Cultural Survival in Chuwila, Guatemala; David Paredes, National Network in Defense of Food Sovereignty in Guartemala; moderator, Dr. Claudia Irene Calderón, UW-Madison Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences. To RSVP, please email: emma.hahn@...

Thurs. May 22^nd 7:00 pm Barrymore Theater (2090 Atwood Ave.) When Rubber Hit the Road – special screening of the new documentary, hosted by The Progressive magazine and Wisconsin Humanities, in honor of the film's 5/20 premiere on PBS Wisconsin. Introductory remarks by journalists Norman Stockwell and John Nichols, Tony Sansalone of Wisconsin Humanities, plus filmmakers B.J. Hollars and Steve Dayton. The film tells the story of the departure of the Uniroyal Tire plant from Eau Claire, Wisconsin and a Midwestern city’s attempt to reinvent itself in the wake of America’s manufacturing decline. Admission is $5.00 at the door. More info? Visit:

Sun. May 25^th 2:00 – 8:00 pm Troy Gardens (502 Troy Dr.) Farm Aid to School 2025! Celebrate the unofficial start to summer with a family-friendly music fundraiser with food vendors, kids’ activities and music from local bands Tani Diakite & the AfroFunkstars, Cris Plata and Extra Hot, Free Dirt, and Teresa Marie Hardy of the People Brothers Band. All proceeds from Farm to School Aid will directly benefit our Gardener-in-Residence program in partnership with Madison Metropolitan School District. For more? Visit:

Mon. May 26^th 1:00 pm WI Masonic Center (301 Wisconsin Ave.) Memorial Day 2025 Peace Rally and Community Gathering! Hosted by Madison Veterans for Peace. Keynote speaker: John Nichols. Plus music by Old Cool and comments from Vietnam Veteran, Will Williams. More info? Visit:

Sat. May 31st 10:00 am – 5:00 pm UW-Madison Memorial Union (800 Langdon St.) Our Wisconsin Spring Unity Gathering! This will be a powerful opportunity for groups and individuals around the state to deepen our connections and build united power! Hosted by Building Unity. For more info, visit: