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The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project (MRSCP)

Calendar 1

This is an older calendar showing events from 2003 – 2025. The current calendar is here.

You can search this Calendar text with your browser’s Find function. For example, find Ride for Palestine or Sep 9, 2003.

Holiday Art Sale for Jamaica Recovery

Catherine Capellaro, Dec 3, 2025


Dec 14, 2025: Winter Recital Benefit for MECA

McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Rd, 2:30 pm


Dec 13, 2025: Pottery Sale to Benefit Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice

S.S. Morris Community AME Church Annual Holiday Bazaar, 3511 Milwaukee St, Madison, 9 am – 5 pm


Dec 13, 2025: Homemade Holiday Cookies and Crafts Sale

Memorial United Church of Christ, 5705 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, 9 AM- Noon


Dec 7, 2025: WORT 50th Birthday Bash!

Atwood Music Hall, 1925 Winnebago Ave, 6-10 pm


Dec 6, 2025: Muslim Women’s Coalition 15th Annual Gala Dinner

Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, 5:30 pm


Dec 6, 2025: Anti-War Café

The Crossing, 1127 University Ave, 12-4 pm


Dec 6, 2025: Fair Trade Holiday Festival

Monona Terrace, 8 am – 3 pm


Dec 4, 2025: Palestine on Screen – Stories of Survival and Resistance

UW-Madison Memorial Library, Room 126, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm


Dec 4, 2025: Book Circle – “Land of the Cranes” by Aida Salazar

Online, 6:00 pm social, 6:30 pm program


Snow Update! Gifts & Sweets for November 29 AND 30

Room of One’s Own Annex, 2713 Atwood Ave, Madison, Sat 12 pm-4 pm & Sun 10 am-12 pm


Snow Update! Nov 29 AND 30, 2025: Gift & Sweets Sale for Palestine

Room of One’s Own Annex, 2713 Atwood Ave, Madison, Sat 12 pm-4 pm & Sun 10 am-12 pm


Nov 28, 2025: Dr. Feroze Sidhwa on WORT 89.9 FM

A Public Affair, 12-1 pm. Broadcast, streaming, or archived


Nov 24, 2025: Films on Nonviolent Resistance, Past & Present

Madison Central Library, 201 W Mifflin, Room 302, 6 pm


Nov 15, 2025: Feed Madison Now Food Drive

Fresh Madison Market, 703 University Avenue, 1 pm


Nov 14, 2025: Sim Kern & Hannah Moushabeck in Madison!

Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 E Gorham, 7 pm, RSVP


Nov 8, 2025: Vigil for Gaza at the Farmer’s Market

Capitol Square, King Street corner, 8 am – 12 pm


Nov 1, 2025: Rally to Demand Food Benefits! (Bring Donations)

Capitol Square at State St, Forward Statue, 10-11:30 AM


Oct 31, 2025: Boogie Benefit for Palestine

East Side Club, 3735 Monona Drive, 6:30-11:30 pm


Oct 31, 2025: Ahmed Abu-Artema on WORT

A Public Affair, WORT 89.9 FM, 12 pm,
Live, streaming, or archived


Oct 25-Nov 7, 2025: Fish for the Future Display at the State Capitol

1st Floor Rotunda, Mon-Fri, 8 AM to 6 PM, Sat-Sun 8 AM to 4 PM


Oct 25, 2025 Update: Anti-War Café

The Crossing, 1127 University Ave, 12-4:30 pm


Oct 18, 2025: Second No Kings Day in Madison

McPike Park (12-2 pm) to State Capitol at King St Rally (3-5 pm)


Oct 18, 2025: Another Craft & Yard Sale for Palestine Aid

1 Judy Circle & Barby Lane, Madison, 8 am – 4 pm


Oct 14, 2025: Mennonite Action Training – To Build Our Courage

Madison Mennonite Church, 1501 Gilbert Rd, Madison, 5:45 PM


Oct 11, 2025: Vigil for Gaza at the Farmer’s Market

Capitol Square, King Street corner, 8 am – 12 pm


Oct 8, 2025 Update: Parents Bearing Witness to Israel’s Crimes

ISM Community Center, 815 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee, 7 PM


Oct 8, 2025: Hands Off Chicago Protest in Madison

Capitol Square at King St, 5:30 pm


Oct 7, 2025: Vigil for Gaza

UW-Madison Library Mall, 6:30 pm


Oct 5, 2025: Flotilla Solidarity Rally

W Washington & Carroll, 2 pm


Oct 5, 2025: Craft & Yard Sale for Masafer Yatta & Gaza Aid

Blue House, 1 Judy Circle & Barby Lane, Madison, 10 am – 4 pm


Oct 2-5, 2025: Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival

ORIENTAL THEATRE, 2230 N FARWELL AVE, MILWAUKEE


Oct 1, 2025: Read Palestine! Writing Workshop from a Place of Bravery

Room of One’s Own Bookstore (Annex), 2717 Atwood Ave, 6-8 pm


Oct 1, 2025: Support Immigrants & Oppose ICE at the Wisconsin Dairy Expo

Alliant Energy Center, Rimrock Rd and John Nolan, 4-5 pm


Sep 21, 2025: War Abolition Walk at Willy Street Fair and Beyond

Meet at Madson Sourdough, 916 Williamson St, 10:30 am. RSVP.


Sep 17 2025: Music for Palestine

Giant Jones Brewing Company, 931 E Main St, Madison, 5-8 pm


Sep 13, 2025: Vigil for Gaza at the Farmer’s Market

Capitol Square, King Street corner, 10 – 11 am





Sep 1, 2025: Join MRSCP at Labor Fest!

Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S Park, 12-5:30 pm


Aug 31, 2025: Join CODEPINK & World Beyond War in a Madison Flotilla!

James Madison Park, 614 E Gorham St, Madison, 3 PM





Aug 24, 2025: Sweet Corn Sale for Gaza Aid!

Madison Mennonite Church, 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison, 6:30 – 7:15 pm


Aug 24, 2025: Hands in the rice paddy

Friends Meeting House, Friends Room, 1704 Robert’s Ct, Madison, 9:45-11 am


Aug 23, 2025: Feed Gaza Now Protest at the Farmers Market

Capitol Square at State Street, 10 am
Aug 16 & 23, Sep 13 & 27






Aug 16, 2025: Palestine Partners at Eken Park Fest

2407 Coolidge St, Madison, 11 am up to 5 pm










Aug 9, 2025: Nagasaki Day Peace Summit

First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Drive, 2 – 4:30 pm. Online option.


Aug 9, 2025: Vigil for Gaza at the Farmer’s Market

Capitol Square, King Street corner, 10 – 11 am


Aug 6, 2025: Lanterns for Peace Event

Tenney Park, John Wall Family Pavilion, 402 N Thornton Ave, 6:30-8:30 PM





Aug 2, 2025: Feed Gaza Protest

Capitol Square at State St, 10-11 am

Jul 31, 2025: Vigils for Palestine & Beyond

SE corner of Williamson & Blair, 4:30-5:30 pm


Jul 28, 2025: Film “No Other Land”  Screening & Discussion

Holy Wisdom Monastery, 4200 County Hwy M, Middleton, 6 pm

Jul 27, 2025: Dr. Feroze Sidhwa in Milwaukee

Redeemer Lutheran Church, 631 N 19th St, Milwaukee, 2 PM

Jul 26, 2025: Anti-War Café with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa

The Crossing, 1127 University Ave, Noon – 3 pm

Jul 25, 2025 Update: Dr. Feroze Sidhwa in Madison

First Unitarian Society, 12 noon.
Christ Presbyterian Church, 7 pm (Livestream available).

Jul 24, 2025: Vigils for Palestine & Beyond

SE corner of Williamson & Blair, 4:30-5:30 pm

Jul 17, 2025: Vigils for Palestine & Beyond

SE corner of Williamson & Blair, 4:30-5:30 pm

Jul 17, 2025: ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Events

Wisconsin Capitol Square, 12 – 2:30 pm
Cookout at Olin Park, 4 – 7 pm

Jul 12, 2025: Shoe Vigil for Gaza at the Farmer’s Market

Capitol Square, King Street corner, 9 am – 12 noon

Jul 10, 2025: Vigils for Palestine & Beyond

SE corner of Williamson & Blair, 4:30-5:30 pm

Jul 3, 2025: Vigils for Palestine & Beyond

SE corner of Williamson & Blair, 4:30-5:30 pm

Jun 28, 2025: Madison Queer Liberation March, including No Pride in Genocide

Assemble at James Madison Park at 10 am, then march to the Capitol

Jun 26, 2025: Vigils for Palestine & Beyond

SE corner of Williamson & Blair, 4:30-5:30 pm

Jun 19, 2025: Vigils for Palestine & Beyond

SE corner of Williamson & Blair, 4:30-5:30 pm

Jun 12, 2025: Vigils for Palestine & Beyond

SE corner of Williamson & Blair, 4:30-5:30 pm

Jun 8, 2025: Anti-War Cafe with Beni Daiko

Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 E Gorham, 2-5 pm

Jun 5, 2025: Vigils for Palestine & Beyond

SE corner of Williamson & Blair, 4:30-5:30 pm

May 29, 2025: Gaza and the West Bank, A Struggle for Survival Amid Genocide

Midvale Community Lutheran Church, 4329 Tokay Blvd, 7:00 pm

May 29, 2025: Vigils for Palestine & Beyond

SE corner of Williamson & Blair Streets, 4:15 to 5:45 pm

May 26, 2025: Veterans Memorial Day Peace Rally and Gathering

Wisconsin Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison, 1 pm

May 25, 2025: Oscar-Winning Film “No Other Land” in Madison

Bartell Theater, 5 pm & 7 pm, tickets required

May 22, 2025: Vigils for Palestine & Beyond

SE corner of Williamson & Blair Streets, 4:15 to 5:45 pm

May 22 – Jun 30, 2025: 40 Days Solidarity Fast For Gaza

Sami Awad, Nonviolence International, May 20, 2025

May 10, 2025: Shoe Vigil for Gaza at the Farmer’s Market

Capitol Square, King Street corner, 9 am – 12 noon

May 5, 2025 Update: Film “The Encampments” at The Crossing

1127 University Avenue, Madison, 6:30-8:30 pm

May 4, 2025: Mayday for Palestine

Madison Capitol State St, 1-3 pm

May 3, 2025: Palestine Solidarity Fair

Friends Meeting House, 1704 Roberts Ct, Madison, 2-4:30 pm Open House

Apr 29, 2025: Read Palestine! Writing Workshop

Room of One’s Own Annex, 6-8 pm

Apr 28, 2025: UW-Madison Screening of Film “The Encampments”

SJP UW-Madison, Social Science 6102, 5-7 pm

Apr 23, 2025: Remaining Resilient to Repression: Learning from the Atlanta 61 Trial!

Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson St, Madison, 5:00 – 7:00 pm 

Apr 22, 2025: Indigenous Water Defenders Paul DeMain and Gracie Waukechon

Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson Street, Madison, 7-9 pm

Apr 21, 2025: Campus Speech, Antisemitism and Islamophobia

UW-Madison Pyle Center, Wisconsin Idea Lounge, 5:00 pm

Apr 19, 2025: National Day of Action: Buy Out the Dane Co. Farmer’s Market!

Capitol Square loop to James Madison Park, 12 – 2 pm

Apr 14-18, 2025: UW Against Apartheid Week

Students for Justice in Palestine UW-Madison

Apr 12, 2025: Anti-War Cafe

The Crossing, Noon – 3 pm

Apr 5, 2025: Wisconsin’s March Forward

Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice (WNPJ), Madison, 12 pm

Mar 23, 2025: Update From Palestine

Madison Christian Community, 7118 Old Sauk Rd, 9 am

Mar 15, 2025: War Tax Resistance Workshop

Wil-Mar Center, 504 S. Brearly St, Madison, 1-4 pm

Mar 8, 2025: Anti-War Cafe

Madison, Noon – 3 pm