{"id":2151315,"date":"2025-11-12T11:39:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T11:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2151315"},"modified":"2025-11-12T11:39:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T11:39:23","slug":"5-fun-events-happening-in-madison-this-week-nov-12-18-%f0%9f%8e%ac%f0%9f%91%a9%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%92%8b%f0%9f%91%a9%e2%9c%a8-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/5-fun-events-happening-in-madison-this-week-nov-12-18-%f0%9f%8e%ac%f0%9f%91%a9%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%92%8b%f0%9f%91%a9%e2%9c%a8-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"5 fun events happening in Madison this week, Nov. 12-18 \ud83c\udfac\ud83d\udc69\u200d\u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udc8b\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u2728 | Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Black Film Festival runs through Nov. 15 at Central Library.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Celebrate Black film<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Black Film Festival<\/strong>, presented by the Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development, will screen nine films throughout the city at different Madison Public Library locations. Madison filmmaker Rafael Ragland will have two movies screened: \u201cThe Comforter\u201d and \u201cEchoes of Freedom,\u201d both released in 2025. The festival wraps up on Saturday at Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin St., with a performance from the New Gen Collective, led by former youth poet laureate Justin Festge Russell. Free, but registration is requested.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“Little Women” comes to Mitchell Theatre Nov. 13-23.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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THURSDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 13-23<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Watch the March sisters sing songs of love, gender roles and longing for material comforts in \u201cLittle Women<\/strong>\u201d at the Mitchell Theatre, 821 University Ave. The musical, staged by UW-Madison\u2019s University Theatre, is an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott\u2019s beloved coming-of-age story, with anthems like \u201cAstonishing\u201d and Jo\u2019s song to ill Beth, \u201cSome Things Are Meant to Be.\u201d Tickets start at $10 for students and go up to $28 for general admission seats.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Olin Park Holiday Fantasy in Lights\u00a0starts Nov. 15.<\/p>\n

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FRIDAY, NOV. 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lights and libations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Everything tastes better under twinkle lights. Grab a drink and explore Henry Vilas Zoo, 702 S. Randall Ave., all lit up during Brew Lights<\/strong>. Vendors include Delta Beer Lab, The Cider Farm and Untitled Arts. Attendees can enjoy carousel rides, LED-powered games like cornhole and shuffleboard. General admission tickets start at $50 (designated drivers pay $25). Gates open at 5:30 p.m. If you can\u2019t make it, the Olin Park Holiday Fantasy in Lights<\/strong> starts on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 1156 Olin-Turville Court \u2014 drive through the park and see a fantastical display of lights that run through the season.<\/p>\n

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Five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Samara Joy comes to Shannon Hall Nov. 15.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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SATURDAY, NOV. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

A viral jazz sensation<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n

The Jazz Times called Samara Joy<\/strong>\u2019s live shows \u201cjust as breathtaking as experiencing her on wax.\u201d The 23-year-old is a five-time Grammy Award-winning artist, including awards for Best New Artist in 2023 and Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2025. She comes to Madison\u2019s Shannon Hall, 800 Langdon St., to showcase her electrifying voice and redefine what jazz looks like for a new audience. General admission tickets are $54 and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Winter Bike Fashion Show prepares cyclists for subzero temperatures at the Goodman Community Center Nov. 16.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Serving looks on wheels<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A -5 windchill won\u2019t stop the most intrepid cyclists \u2014 especially when they\u2019re dressed for the occasion. The Winter Bike Fashion Show<\/strong>, hosted by Madison Bikes, prepares even novice cyclists for how to dress as temperatures drop, with a runway show featuring 12 models and demos, including a strip-down demo of winter gear and a practice station for loading bikes onto city buses. This free and family-friendly event takes place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m at the Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St.<\/p>\n

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\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source captimes.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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