Passing the Mic Public Showcase

Play Circle, Memorial Union 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI

All are invited to join for this intergenerational hip hop festival dedicated to the theme Love & Revolution, featuring a performance of The Loophole by Jay Adana and Zeniba Now. Free, all ages, and open to the public.

Free

Residency Welcome Reception

Café CODA 1224 Williamson Street, Madison, WI

A Halloween meet and greet with Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Jasmine Mans with faculty, students (21+), staff, and community members. Please register in advance. First 20 guests in costume get a free drink ticket! Free, 21+ and open to the public.

Free

Just Bust! Open Mic

Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State Street, Madison, WI

Madison’s long-running, all-ages open mic, Just Bust! Open Mic, includes community performances, First Wave and alumni spotlight performance, and a debut performance of a choreopoem by Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Jasmine Mans with a cast of UW–Madison scholars. Interested in performing during the open mic portion of the event? Sign up (in-person) begins at 8 p.m. and goes on throughout the night until all slots are filled. Make sure to arrive early to guarantee a spot in the lineup! Free, all ages and open to the public.

Free

Just Bust! Workshop

MYArts 1055 E. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI

A poetry workshop led by Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Jasmine Mans followed by residency closing reception from 3–3:30 p.m. The Level Up! Music Conference, presented by the Urban Community Arts Network, continues 3:30–5 p.m. Register here with promo code: OMAI.

Free

Moonshine – A Black History Month tradition

Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall 1050 University Avenue, Madison, WI

Moonshine is a traditional performance gathering in celebration of Black History Month featuring dance, spoken word, and experimental contemporary performance.

Free

Arts Together with the UW–Madison Dance Department

Virginia Harrison Parlor 1050 University Avenue, Madison, WI

Following Moonshine – A Black History Month tradition, join the Division of the Arts for Arts Together, a reception and panel discussion with Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Porsha Olayiwola and others. Arts Together events bring faculty and staff together to meet each other, share in collaborative ideas, and explore opportunities for funding creative research as we celebrate the arts on campus.

Free

Badger Talks LIVE Quick Picks: The Impact of Interdisciplinary Arts

Facebook Live

In this talk, learn about the Arts Residency Programs and the impact of interdisciplinary arts at UW–Madison through a conversation with Black, queer performing artist Shasparay Irvin and Black writer, performer, playwright and current Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Porsha Olayiwola.

Free

Just Bust! Open Mic

Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State Street, Madison, WI

Madison’s long-running, all-ages open mic, Just Bust! Open Mic, includes community performances, First Wave and alumni spotlight performance, and a performance by Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Porsha Olayiwola.

Free

Just Bust! Workshop

The Bubbler at Madison Public Library 201 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI

An artistic workshop led by Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Porsha Olayiwola.

Free