Monona’s Buck and Honey’s will host a variety of bourbon-themed festivities, including a distiller meet and greet, raffle prizes and a local bourbon cocktail contest — the winner of which will be added to the restaurant’s menu! Oct. 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 800 W. Broadway, Monona
This month’s First Friday on Monroe Street coincides with the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s Fall Gallery Night. Participating shops will stay open late with special sales, deals and the opportunity to enjoy local art. Oct. 4, 4-7 p.m., Monroe St.
Celebrate your canine friends with craft beer, live polka music and pet accessories for sale at The Boneyard. Oct. 5, 2-6 p.m., The Boneyard, 1018 Walsh Road
Calling all film-lovers! Support local filmmakers with a night of video and film screenings followed by a Q&A session with creators from Madison and Dane County. Oct. 9, 7 p.m., Arts + Literature Laboratory, 111 S. Livingston St .