With finals looming, remember to take a break and join in the holiday festivities. Whether you’re ready to brave the cold or stay in for a cozy activity, these events provide a fun escape from school.
Check out these events this weekend on campus and around Madison. All of the following are free and open to the public.
- The Heritage Habitats Exhibition by Ginger Owen-Murakami and Vicki Vanameyden will be displayed at Union South from Dec. 7 until Jan. 25 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Elements an Exhibition by Greg Gregson will be on display at Memorial Union from Dec. 7th until Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- The annual Holiday Fantasy in Lights will be at Olin Park from 4 p.m. until dawn until Jan. 1, 2019.
The following free events are only available this weekend.
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Friday, Dec. 7
- Wellness Talks — Staying Healthy During Winter with Noah Fulton at Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Drive at 12 p.m.
- Afternoon Conversation Series (ACS) with speaker Linsay Palmer presented by WUD Global Connections from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Memorial Union in the Beefeaters room. Free croissants, muffins, coffee and tea provided!
- Free Art Friday: Winter Collage Art from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Memorial Union in Wheelhouse Studies
- Opening Reception for Interior Architecture Showcase from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at UW Nancy Nicholas Hall in the Ruth David Design Gallery
- Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) at 5:30 p.m. at Union South
- Down Argentine Way (1940) at 6:30 p.m. at 4070 Vilas Hall
- Reversing Roe (2018) at 6:30 p.m. at 2251 Mosse Humanities
- Colette (2018) at 8 p.m. at Union South
- Oh My Love at Der Rathskellar at Memorial Union at 9 p.m.
- Megan Thee Stallion With Broadway Muse at The Sett at Union South at 9 p.m.
- Seven Psychopaths (2012) at 11 p.m. at Union South
Your guide to free events this weekend: Take your mind off approaching finals
Saturday, Dec. 8
- Dane County Farmers’ Market at Monona Terrace from 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- “Dark Something” Release at Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, Verona from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for free samples
- UW World Percussion Ensemble at Music Hall at 12 p.m.
- Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) at 8 p.m. at Union South
- Colette (2018) at 5:30 p.m. at Union South
- Seven Psychopaths (2012) at 11 p.m. at Union South
Sunday, Dec. 9
- Lola (1981) at 2 p.m. at Chazen Museum of Art
- Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) at 3 p.m. at Union South
- Colette (2018) at 6 p.m. at Union South
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