Madison Infoshop

Madison Activist Calendar from 1/19/2026

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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!

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Mon. Jan. 19th 3:30 – 6:30 pm Badger Rock Neighborhood Center (501 E. Badger Rd.) Supper Club – hosted by the Mutual Aid Network! If you have any extra ingredients, bring them. We'll make a Stone Soup-style meal that will feature a healthy vegan entree plus other treats based on what's available. Sign-up sheet (for hosting, offering ingredients, etc) here https://space.at-home.coop/index.php/s/Bgx6Wq5NoBQcaR5 3:30-4 Create menu, get additional supplies, and get ready to cook; 4-5 Cook together. Teachers and learners and grunt-workers all welcome; 5-6 Eat together; 6-6:30 Pack extra food in to-go containers, clean up. More info? [email protected]

Mon. Jan. 19th 5:00 – 6:00 pm Ouverture Center for the Arts (201 State St.) 41st Annual Madison and Dane County MLK Day Observance! Welcoming Marc Lamont Hill, award winning scholar, author, and media commentator. The program will also feature the MLK Community Choir, presentation of the 2026 MLK Humanitarian Awards by Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Dane County Executive Melissa Agard, and a Call to Action. More info? Visit: https://mlkingcoalition.org/

Tues. Jan. 20th 6:00 pm WI State Capitol – State St. Corner. Stop ICE Terror Rally – part of the Nationwide Shutdown! As we mark one year since the beginning of Trump's presidency, people across the country are rising up to say no to Trump's racist war on immigrants. From Madison to Minneapolis, we refuse to stay silent as our neighbors are harassed, kidnapped, injured and murdered by masked ICE thugs. We demand justice for Renee Nicole Good, the arrest of her murderer Jonathan Ross, and an end to ICE occupation of our cities! More info? [email protected]

Sat. Jan. 24th 6:00 pm James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation (2146 E. Johnson St.) Building Unity Potluck and Gathering – featuring a “Call to Action” from community leaders including: Rebe Silvey, Everett Mitchell; Ajak Johnson, and John Nichols; screening of episodes from the A Force More Powerful documentary series; as well as a discussion about how people in the greater Madison-area are getting ready to engage in nonviolent action. For more info? [email protected] or 608-630-3633

Sun. Jan. 25th 1:30-3:00 pm Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ (1501 Gilbert Rd.) Through the Eyes of a Palestinian Child: The Artwork and Dreams of Bethlehem’s Children - An Exhibit of Children’s Artwork from Palestine. The program will include a children’s read-aloud and craft project with Read Palestine, and brief updates on the impacts of occupation on children in the West Bank from local organizations Playgrounds for Palestine and Palestine Partners. Family friendly - light snacks and warm beverages will be served. More info? [email protected]

Wed. Jan. 28th 8:00 – 9:30 am Linden Co-Housing (107 Sutherland Ct.) Gather the Community Breakfast – hosted by WILPF. With a presentation by Jani Koester about Homelessness Among Students and Familis in Madison. Vegetarian breakfast buffet – suggested donation $20. Seating is limited – please RSVP by contacting: [email protected]

Thurs. Feb. 5th 6:30 pm Virtual Book Circle Conversation hosted by WILPF. This month’s featured title: Ordinary Notes by Christina Sharpe – a collection of 248 notes reflecting on life as an African-American in the U.S. For more info and to receive the Zoom link contact: [email protected]

Sat. Feb. 7th 6:00 – 8:00 pm James Reeb Unitarian Universalist (2146 E. Johnson) No Appetite for Apartheid Launch Event! Join us for an evening of solidarity with Palestine including delicious ethically sourced Middle Eastern food, cultural entertainment, plus door prizes. This is also the kickoff of the No Appetite for Apartheid campaign to make Madison a more ethical place to shop by removing all grocery items complicit in the violence against Palestinians. Support our campaign and learn more by attending - Suggested $5 donation. More info? https://go/dsausa.org/NA4A

Wed. Feb. 11th 4:30 pm Marquee Theater – UW Madison Union South (1308 W. Dayton St.) Join or Die – film screening and discussion, hosted by UW Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies and the WI Farmers Union. This 2023 documentary was inspired by the work of Robert Putnam about the importance of community connection and club participation. More info, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2394192284376797/

Sat. Feb. 21st 1:00 – 2:00 pm WI State Capitol – State St. Corner Support Ukraine Rally! Join us for a ceremony on the steps of the State Capitol Building, followed by a fellowship hour at Grace Episcopal Church (116 W. Washington Ave.) . After four years of war, it is time to honor the resilience and courage of the Ukrainian people and to remember the sacrifices they have made since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. We encourage you to wear blue and yellow, and bring Ukrainian flags and posters in support of Ukraine to create a display of solidarity. For more info, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/853845827644972

Thurs. March 5th – Fri. March 6th UW-Madison Arboretum Health & Environment Series Conference – hosted by the WI Environmental Health Network (WEHN). This event brings together health professionals, students, academics, and the general public, to explore current research and public health impacts of environmental issues. Thurs. March 5th 6:30 – 8:00 pm In person community lecture with Bruce Lanphear, MD, MPH, discussing The end of fluoridation? A new look at a public health experiment. Fri. March 6th 12:30 – 6:30 pm In person and Virtual Conference, featuring: Bruce Lanphear, MD, MPH: Collateral Damage: Exposing the Hidden Toll of Toxic Chemicals; Tamarra James-Todd, MPH, PhD: Regulatory Deficiencies for Phthalates/Toxins in Beauty Products and Health Disparities; Jonathan Patz, MD, MPH: Climate Change: Where Can We Make a Difference in Changing Times, plus a panel of local community organizers. CE credits available. To learn more and to register, visit: https://www.wehnonline.org/making-the-connection-2026

Conference 2026 — Wisconsin Environmental Health Network WEHN’s annual The Health & Environment Series; Making the Connection conference highlights the connection between health and the environment. It provides a unique education experience for health professionals, students, and academics to learn about current scientific research, public health implic...