June 23

Tonight, Firecracker Studios hosts an exhibit closing party for “Dermabrasion: an Exhibit of Tattoo Inspired Art”. Things Fall Apart will provide music. There is a suggested donation and this is at Firecracker Studios, 1917 Winnebago Street, at 7. Call the Studio at 241-4077 for more details.

Tomorrow, Troy Gardens hosts two events: “Urban Farm Day for Kids” and “Wild-Crafting with Herbs”. The Day for Kids shows participants the farm, community gardens, native prairie and woodlands with planned activities. There is a participation charge and is from 10:30 to 12:30. The Wild-Crafting event is a workshop and volunteer event from 9 to noon. Both are at Troy Gardens on the north-east side of Madison. For more information on the Day for Kids, call Nathan Larson at 240-0409; and for the Wild-Crafting event, call Amy Martin at 240-0409.

Tomorrow, A Room of One's Own Bookstore hosts the Madison Writergrrrls meeting. Participants are asked to bring 5 copies of their piece to get written comments. This also features writing exercise, so bring a pen and paper. This is at 2 in A Room of One's Own Bookstore, 307 West Johnson Street. Call 257-7888 for details.

Tomorrow, Folk on State continues with Jackie Tice and Small Potatoes. Folk on State is a mixture of ethnic folk music and poetry readings. This is at Frances Street Park on the 500 block of State Street from 1 to 3.

Sunday, the Madison Blues Society holds its 4th Annual Blues Picnic. The event features music, food vendors, blues gear, and more. The event is free and open to the public, but a contribution of a non-perishable food item for the Lakeview Food Pantry is requested. This is at Warner Park from 11 to 9. For more information, check madisonbluessociety.com.