Madtown Crier: Better things to do than go on a date this Valentine’s Day

Here are some events to distract you from a terrible holiday called 'Valentine's Day'

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by Celeste Benzschawel

Madtown refuses to slow down. Here are some upcoming events The Badger Herald recommends to keep you up to speed.

Guest Presentation at Space Place, 7 to 8 p.m., FREE

Datsik at the Majestic Theatre, 9 p.m., $30

An Evening with Nikki Giovanni – Black History Month Keynote at Gordon Commons and Event Center, 7 to 9 p.m., FREE

Open Mic Night at Der Rathskeller, 8 p.m., FREE

Black Tiger Sex Machine: Music Is Our Religion at the Majestic Theatre, 9 p.m., $15

WUD BHM Film: Malcolm X (1992) at Union South, 7 p.m., FREE

Black Music Ensemble at Wisconsin Union Theater, 8:30 p.m., FREE

William Singe + Alex Aiono at the Majestic Theatre, 8 p.m., $25

Dead Horses brings awe-inspiring folk renditions to Madison

WSUM 15th Birthday Trivia Competition on 97.1FM, noon, $20

WUD BHM Film: Loving (2016) at Union South, 6 p.m., FREE

Manhole Sketch Comedy Show at Wisconsin Union Theater, 8:15 p.m., FREE

Chris Farren w/ TBA at Der Rathskeller, 9 p.m., FREE

CRUISR at The Frequency, 8:30 p.m., $15

Wisconsin Men’s Hockey vs. Michigan at the Kohl Center, 7 p.m., contact the Ticket Office for pricing

WUD BHM Film: Cooley High (1975) at Union South, 11 p.m., FREE

Colony House at The Frequency, 8:30 p.m., $16

Men’s basketball at the Kohl Center, noon, contact the Ticket Office for pricing

Romantic Dances for Valentines Week at Memorial Union, 5 to 7 p.m., $14.50

Stephen Kellogg at The Frequency, 8 p.m., $20

WUD BHM Film: Boyz N The Hood (1991) at Union South, 7 p.m., FREE

Team Trivia at Union South, 8 to 10 p.m., FREE