Society and Culture
Today, April 30, 2026
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Chucho Valdés & Paquito D’Rivera Reunion Sextet
Wisconsin Union Theater
The Wisconsin Union
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Shannon Hall, Memorial Union
Friday, May 1, 2026
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UW-Madison Art Department Spring Spectacular 2026
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
UW Art Department (Humanities Building, 6th & 7th Fl & Art Lofts)
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Kate Goodvin: Trust Fall
MFA Qualifier Exhibition
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tandem Press, 1743 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI 53704
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Student Night at the Chazen: Study Break
Join us for an evening of free art activities, snacks, and beverages!
5-7 p.m.
Mead Witter Lobby, Chazen Museum of Art
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UW Spanish and Portuguese Presents: Cartas de Cuba by María Irene Fornés
A compelling intimate drama about belonging, separation, and art. Performed in Spanish with English Supertitles.
7-8 p.m.
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UW Cinematheque - New Restorations and Special Presentations
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen | USA | 1989 | DCP | 126 min. Director: Terry Gilliam
7 p.m.
4070 Vilas Hall
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection Community Day
Join us for the spring 2026 Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection Community Day!
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Drop-In with the Curator: Parallel Lines
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery, Nancy Nicholas Hall
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UW Spanish and Portuguese Presents: Cartas de Cuba by María Irene Fornés
A compelling intimate drama about belonging, separation, and art. Performed in Spanish with English Supertitles.
7-8 p.m.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Cappy Hour - Decorate Your Grad Cap
The Wisconsin Union
12-9 p.m.
Wheelhouse Studios | Studio G, Memorial Union
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Children’s International Story Hour: Chandrini Yogini Goes to Abu Dhabi
Presented by WIRC, the Institute for Regional and International Studies Area Studies Centers
4-5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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part time polyphony: University of Wisconsin–Madison First Year MFA Exhibition
May 5 - 16
All day
Art Lofts Gallery & Backspace Gallery, Art Lofts