Event Calendar

**Blackway reluctantly had to cancel his March 6 performance due to unforeseen logistical challenges that the artist and his team encountered. Though no new date is confirmed at this time, we hope to welcome Blackway to Madison on another date. All tickets will automatically be refunded to the credit card used for purchase; no action is needed on your end. Refunds can sometimes take up to 2 weeks to appear on your statement.**

This event is part of the inaugural Black Box Sessions.

Switching between Accra and New York City as a child, Ghanaian American rapper Blackway honed his talents by freestyling over classic cassette singles by Aaliyah and Jay-Z and making one-take captures on old-school recording equipment. But today, he has become a leading proponent of cutting-edge studio technology that’s been picked up by the NFL and includes collaborations with Black Caviar for the Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse soundtrack and Boi-1da on The Concept A.I.bum. His penchant for blending Afrobeat with American Hip Hop and for collaborating with talented producers results in curated beats combined with memorable hooks and sophisticated rhymes, making Blackway an artist not to be missed.

Blackway & Black Caviar - "What's Up Danger" (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)

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Single ticket pricing:

• UW–Madison Students: $10
• General Public: $46
• Wisconsin Union Members: $42
• Student (any): $42
• Youth (17 and under): $15

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Venture into the winter wonderland of Lake Mendota as you hike or snowshoe to the secluded haven of Picnic Point. Gather around a roaring campfire, where the crackling flames set the scene for camaraderie and the creation of delicious s'mores, before embarking back to Memorial Union.

The Full Moon hike will be done on snowshoes if conditions allow. Snowshoes are provided by Outdoor UW. The hike will be done on foot if there is no snow. Please wear winter boots for this event and dress accordingly. 

***If you are a person with a disability needing reasonable accommodation, please contact our Co-Managers, ouwmanager@union.wisc.edu

Enjoy an evening of instructor-led painting, focusing on skill building and fun, with a glass of wine and good friends! Must be 21 or older to participate. Your first glass of wine or beer is provided, additional refreshments available for purchase.

Join the WI Union for a fun-filled puzzle competition. Gather your friends to create a team of 4 or come on your own and we'll put you together with other students to form a team.

Your group of 4 will race to complete a 500 piece puzzle. The first group to finish their puzzle will win WI Union gift cards.

Event Details

8-8:30pm: Registration, form your teams and grab snacks

8:30-10:30pm: Finish your puzzle

Whoosh, Zoom, and Glide Across Lake Mendota

Come and experience skating on frozen Lake Mendota. All are welcome! Skates are full sizes only ranging from size 4 to size 12. Small adjustable children's "bob" skates are available.

Use the "Register Now" link to reserve your spot for a specific date and time.

**Limited sizes of ice skates are available. Skates are rented out on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you are a person with a disability needing reasonable accommodation, please contact our Co-Managers at ouwmanager@union.wisc.edu

***If you are bringing your own skates to any of Outdoor UW's skating events you do not need to reserve a time to skate. Only individuals renting skates from Outdoor UW need to reserve a time. 

Join the Illumination team for some cozy reading time. Bring a book or even your readings for class, meet new people, and enjoy some snacks.

Wisconsin Hoofers invite you to the first annual Spring Swap! This is an exciting and sustainable way to refresh your outdoor gear and clothing! Bring your gently used items to donate and trade for something "new-to-you" from the collection of outdoor gear others bring. Early donors receive 3 tickets (roughly equal to 3 items) as well as early access to the swap, while other participants will receive 2 tickets, day of, to join in the fun. This event is FREE, open to everyone, and celebrates sustainability and accessibility within the outdoor community. For early access, gear donations can be dropped off at the designated times (listed below) during the week leading up to the event. Donations will also be accepted day-of. The swap will take place on March 9th, from 11 AM to 4 PM in Tripp Commons. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, exchange, and give outdoor gear a second life!

Donation Drop Off Days (drop off in Mendota Lodge in Memorial Union): 

March 3rd: 4 - 7pm

March 5th: 10am - 1pm

March 7th: 4 - 7pm

March 8th: 11am - 2pm

Types of clothing and gear we're looking for:

• Clothes in fair condition
  • Shirts, Pants, Fleece, Jackets, Shoes, Boots, Ect.
• Gear in fair condition 
  • Tents, Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Pads, Backpacks, skis, boots, helmets, harness, Etc.

Join WUD Games in the Sett for our weekly Sunday Game Night! We offer a variety of board and video games of several different genres from our collection of over 100 games. Every game night features a different Committee's Choice game in addition to the entire WUD Games game collection. The featured is TBD.

You can view the entire WUD Games board game catalog here: WUD Games Equipment

This advanced marine radio class will cover everything you want to know about marine VHF. It will include a workshop on properly maintaining and testing our handheld radios.

A meeting link will be sent in advance to all participants signed up for this event for anyone interested in joining virtually. Please note that this seminar contains a significant workshop portion that may not be conducive to a virtual audience. 

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Our Winter Sailing Seminars are a great way to expand your horizons during the winter months.  The seminars are open to anyone who is eligible to be a sailing club member and no prior sailing experience is required; you do not need to be a current member of the sailing club to attend. Feel free to invite your landlubber friends!

Seminars occur weekly and cover a variety of nautical topics, such as racing tactics, sailing around the world, and sailing medical emergencies.

2025 Winter Sailing Seminars:

January 15: Chartering in the BVI with Ben Nichols
January 22: Weather Routing with Jason Christensen
January 29: UW Lake Rescue Facilities Tour 
February 5: Preparing for an Ocean Passage
February 12: Review of the 37th America’s Cup with Philip Tietze
February 19:  Stories from the ROTC with Officer Matthew Green
February 26:  Cruising the Apostle Islands and Isle Royale with Mark Gillespie
March 5:  Sailing into Oblivion: A Special Event with Jerome Rand
March 12:  Radio Maintenance and Operation with VC & Gregory Pitts
March 19:  Sailing the Pacific with Adam Hughes
March 26:  First Aid for Sailing with Bob Cape & VC

USA | 102 min | NR | DCP | Dir. Stephen Maing and Brett Story

"Through intimate cinema vérité, Union chronicles the extraordinary efforts of an unlikely group of warehouse workers as they launch a grassroots union campaign at an Amazon fulfillment center in Staten Island, New York. Led by the charismatic but underestimated Chris Smalls, the diverse band of workers start the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) and embark on a journey against one of the largest and most powerful companies in the world. The odds are stacked against them, as the group finds itself up against a tech industry giant with unlimited resources, without major support from national unions or politicians, and while navigating internal divisions within their own ranks. Filmmakers Brett Story and Stephen Maing document the struggle from day one, offering a gripping human drama about the fight for power and dignity in today’s globalized economic landscape." (Fandango)

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwae33yXP5o 

For information on available assistive content for WUD Film screenings, please visit the Assistive Movie Screenings in the Marquee Theater page.

This event is intended for UW-Madison students, faculty, staff, Wisconsin Union members and their guests. Anyone can become a Wisconsin Union member.