EVENTS

Today

• Wisconsin vs. Iowa | Thurs., Jan. 6 | 8 p.m. | Kohl Center | $33+ | Watch the Badgers men’s basketball team take on Iowa in the first game of 2022. 🏀
• Derek Hibbs: Ramshackle | Thurs., Jan. 6 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Tandem Press, 1743 Commercial Ave. | Free | Explore an exhibition of work by former UW-Madison student Derek Hibbs as he illustrates working-class survival in the face of inequality.
• Women’s Group Run | Thurs., Jan. 6 | 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m. | Movin’ Shoes, 528 S Park St. | A 3-5 mile evening run for runners with a pace range from 9-12 minutes per mile with a mix of runners, joggers, and walkers. All Women (cis and trans) are welcome, including non-binary and gender-nonconforming individuals who want to be in a women’s space.

Friday

• Wisconsin Punk Fest | Fri., Jan. 7 | 7 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | $15 | A part of the 4-night, 9-genre, 3-venue festival celebrating prolific artists from the Badger State.
• First Friday | Fri., Jan. 7 | 4-7 p.m. | Monroe St. | Free entry | Later shopping hours + surprise pop-ups from the west side neighborhood. 

Saturday

• Stuart Stotts & Tom Pease: Kids in the Rotunda Digital Performance | Sat., Jan. 8 | 9:30 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Join Wisconsin storytellers for family-friendly humor + movement. 

Sunday

• Sock Class | Sun., Jan. 9 | 3-5 p.m. | Fiddlesticks Knits, 1976 Atwood Ave. | $50 | The first class of a series where participants learn to knit a sock. 🧶

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 13º | Cloudy | 10% chance of snow ☁️

Development

• Madison City Council has unanimously approved a plan envisioning hundreds of millions of dollars for development + improvement for the South Side, along Wingra Creek. New housing and retail, an expansion to Penn Park, and development to complement Madison Area Technical College can all be expected of the project. (Wisconsin State Journal)

Health

• Public Health Madison and Dane County are expanding COVID-19 testing hours at the South Park Street clinic located at 2230 S. Park St. — open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. The additional hours will allow for 200+ extra appointments per day. (Channel3000) 

Community

• The City of Madison Streets Division has 32 trucks out on the roads, but drivers should still remain cautious this week. With temperatures too cold for salt, crews are utilizing sand on main roads to help improve conditions. Drivers can expect salt to go down on Saturday pending improved weather. (Channel3000) 
• Ice fishing is back for the season + the DNR has some reminders for safe sporting this winter. While no ice is safe ice — be mindful by sticking to areas known to be safe or previously used, wear inflatable gear, and remember that fishing with friends is safest. 🎣 (NBC15)

Award

• State Street’s very own Parthenon Gyros ranked as the No. 2 gyro in the country, according to Mashed: “...you can't go wrong with the good old-fashioned Classic Gyro. It's everything a gyro should be.” 🥙 (Channel3000) 

Travel

• The Dane County Regional Airport saw an uptick in holiday travel from the 2020 season. 2021 saw just over 2,000 flights per month as opposed to the 1,300 flights at the same time last year. While overall flight numbers are still down from the 2019 season, the positive rebound indicates travel is moving in a good direction for 2022. ✈️ (IB Madison)

Sports

• The UW-Madison men’s hockey team has canceled its upcoming series against Ohio State over COVID-19 concerns within the Badgers program. Wisconsin is still set to face off against Michigan State on Fri., Jan. 14. 🏒 (NBC15)

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THE WRAP

Editor's Pick: City Editor Ryan here 👋 fun fact about me — if I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be doughnuts. When it comes to doughnuts, we hold no judgment. Different shapes, sizes + flavors are welcome here. I’m always looking to expand my horizons, send me a note and let me know where your favorite dozen is from.

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