New Faces, New Places
McCormick-International Harvester Building (301 S. Blount St.)

More info: downtownmadison.org

Downtown Madison Inc.'s monthy networking happy hour takes places from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the McCormick-International Harvester Building, home of Requisite Video Productions and Google. Enjoy appetizers, beverages and of course, networking.

For nearby restaurants or bars, use the "near east side" search feature.

Onion Beer Society
Logan's Madtown (322 W. Johnson St.)

The Onion is giving away free Goose Island 312 from 6-8 p.m. Thursday (or until supplies last). RSVP to rsvpmadison@avclub.com.

For nearby restaurants or bars, use the "downtown" search feature.

WJJO/Miller Lite .10K Walk/Run 2010
Brothers (704 University Ave.) and State St. Brats (603 State St.)

More info: www.wjjo.com

The annual .10K run from State St. Brats to Brothers takes place on March 13. Race time is 11-11:05 a.m. Registration (drinking) begins at 9 a.m. at Brats. Cost is $5.

For nearby restaurants or bars, use the "downtown" search option.

FestivAle
East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr.)

More info: www.kintera.org

Support the Arthritis Foundation by attending FestivAle 2010. Two floors of tasting plus games, raffles and live music by Bob Rocks. The special session will have experts from Whole Foods Market to discuss pairing sustainable beers with sustainable food courses. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $45 special session (includes admission to open tasting), $10 designated driver and $100 for a six pack of tickets.

For nearby restaurants, use the "east side" or "Monona" search features on the EAT page.

Mad Rollin' Dolls
Alliant Energy Center (1919 Alliant Energy Center Way)

More info: www.madrollindolls.com

The Mad Rollin' Dolls' fourth bout of the season takes place at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Alliant Energy Center. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

For nearby restaurants or bars, use the "Alliant Energy Center" search feature.