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In 1968 — an extraordinary year of radical theater in Madison — one provocative director’s use of gender cross-casting made waves that ripple still.

Isthmus Picks for Nov. 13-16 includes a dedication event for two new sculptures by Sunghee Min; the UW Diversity Forum features keynotes by authors Danielle Allen and José Olivarez.

UW Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) showcases, 7 pm, 10/20, Madison Youth Arts Center; 7 pm, 10/21, Memorial Union-Play Circle. Also: talks by José Olivarez, 1:30 pm and Taylor Byas 3 pm, 10/21, Central Library. Free.

UW Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) showcases, 7 pm, 10/20, Madison Youth Arts Center; 7 pm, 10/21, Memorial Union-Play Circle. Also: talks by José Olivarez, 1:30 pm and Taylor Byas 3 pm, 10/21, Central Library. Free.

Isthmus Picks for Oct. 2-5 includes a talk by author Danny Caine on the future of bookstores; Capital City Theatres first Cabaret Soirée featuring Johnny Rodgers.

There are festivals galore — plus many more — to keep your weekend busy.

Its a weekend to celebrate Juneteenth, jazz, dad, opera and more, starting with these great live events:

Celebrate jazz, Juneteenth and history with a dad this weekend.

Picks for March 23-26 includes album release concerts by The Faith Hills Have Eyes and Dana Perry; a talk by legendary conservationist Jane Goodall.

Picks for Nov. 3-6 features the annual open art studio day on the UW-Madison campus; the annual Flannel Fest fundraiser.