Events

OPEN offers an abundance of professional development, education, public service and social networking opportunities.  Check back regularly to see what's new!

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Upcoming events

  • Mix & Mingle with Delta Beer Lab

    • 21 Sep 2021
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Delta Beer Lab, 167 East Badger Road
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    Mix & Mingle with Delta Beer Lab

    When: Tuesday September 21 from 5:00-7:00pm

    Where: Delta Beer Lab, 167 East Badger Road 
    **Indoor and outdoor seating available**


    There will be no official program, just networking plain and simple. Feel free to drop in when you can and leave when you're ready. Delta Beer Lab has both indoor and outdoor seating. Please be prepared to follow any mask guidelines in effect on September 21, 2021.

    #OPENNoHassleNetworking

    Come see what OPEN has to offer and make new friends in the process! We look forward to seeing you there!

    Free for Members and Non Members 

    No registration deadline!

    By registering to this event you agree to our Code of Conduct.

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  • GSAFE Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk with Team OPEN

    • 10 Oct 2021
    • 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Franklin Elementary School, 305 W Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715


    Trick or Trot 2021, Zodiac 5K Run/Walk! What's Your Sign?

    Support GSAFE and enjoy the beautiful fall weather in Wisconsin! When you register, join the OPEN team so we can show our support to LGBTQ+ youth and students in Wisconsin. More information will be sent out to folks who register with the OPEN team so we can meet-up before and/or after the race.

    WHEN: Sunday, October 10 - Registration opens at 11:30 am / Kid's Dash at 12:45 pm / 5K starts at 1 pm

    WHERE: Franklin Elementary School, 305 W Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715


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Past events

14 Sep 2021 OPEN Lunch Hour Mix & Mingle Online
17 Aug 2021 Pride Paddle
10 Aug 2021 Forward Soccer Game
29 Jun 2021 OPEN at the Madison Mallards
24 Jun 2021 OPEN's Annual Lunch - Virtual!
03 Jun 2021 OPEN Happy Hour Mix & Mingle Online
27 Apr 2021 OPEN Lunch Hour Mix & Mingle Online
25 Mar 2021 OPEN Lunch Hour Mix & Mingle Online
10 Mar 2021 OPEN Happy Hour Mix & Mingle Online
24 Feb 2021 OPEN: Panel Discussion on Local LGBTQ+ Nonprofits and How You Can Support Them!
01 Feb 2021 OPEN Happy Hour Mix & Mingle Online
13 Jan 2021 OPEN Mid-Day Mix & Mingle Online
17 Dec 2020 Celebrate the Holidays (Virtually) with OPEN - Featuring Drag Queen Bingo!
02 Dec 2020 OPEN Happy Hour Mix & Mingle Online
11 Nov 2020 OPEN Mid-Day Mix & Mingle Online
23 Jun 2020 OPEN Engagement Committee and Orgullo Latinx LGBT+ partner to present: Being LGBT+ Latinx and Proud in Madison: Partnering with our queer Latinx Community
10 Jun 2020 Tips on Home Ownership: Buying, Selling, Refinancing, and Insurance during the Pandemic
03 Jun 2020 OPEN Mix & Mingle Online: Morning Edition
20 May 2020 Rules of the Road: Fundamental concepts of investing and potential strategies to help build wealth and money management
13 May 2020 OPEN: Job Searching Tips During a Pandemic
06 May 2020 OPEN Mid-day Mix & Mingle Online
26 Mar 2020 Mix & Mingle with Giant Jones Brewing
13 Mar 2020 OPEN's 11th Annual Dinner
27 Feb 2020 Mix & Mingle Featuring Community Shares
23 Feb 2020 Madison Capitols Hockey Social
12 Dec 2019 Join OPEN for the Holidays!
20 Nov 2019 Member Appreciation Party - Thanks & Giving
06 Nov 2019 We're Better Together - Joint Networking
24 Oct 2019 Plastic Entanglements: Ecology, Aesthetics, Materials
17 Oct 2019 Mix & Mingle with Delta Beer Lab
03 Oct 2019 Building Bridges, Partnership for Change
18 Sep 2019 Striving to Thrive: Embracing All of the Colors of the Rainbow
29 Aug 2019 YP Real Talk: My Path Thru My Lenz
28 Aug 2019 Network Outing at the Pitch
08 Aug 2019 Mix & Mingle with Tangent
24 Jul 2019 Cruise on Lake Monona with OPEN
11 Jul 2019 OPEN at the Madison Mallards
13 Jun 2019 Wisconsin LGBT Chamber's Pride Business Showcase
16 May 2019 UW Credit Union Financial Management Seminar
04 Apr 2019 Mix & Mingle with Eno Vino
15 Mar 2019 OPEN's 10th Annual Dinner
21 Feb 2019 Mix & Mingle Featuring Community Shares
29 Jan 2019 Mayoral Candidate Meet & Greet
13 Dec 2018 OPEN Holiday Party
14 Nov 2018 Member Appreciation Party - Thanks & Giving
18 Oct 2018 Mix & Mingle with Vicki Wagener Agency
25 Sep 2018 Feedback Across Lines of Difference
13 Sep 2018 Mix & Mingle with Madison Tap at Robinia Courtyard
19 Aug 2018 Pre-Pride Parade Brunch Reception
19 Jul 2018 Mix & Mingle With Old National Bank
10 Jul 2018 OPEN at Madison Mallards
26 Jun 2018 Wisconsin Public Television Pride Month Tour
20 Jun 2018 Mix & Mingle with Wisconsin Brewing Company
22 May 2018 How to Be a Social Media Rock Star
16 May 2018 Mix & Mingle at Working Draft Beer Company
10 May 2018 May Culture Community with OPEN
26 Apr 2018 Mix & Mingle at FIVE Nightclub
19 Apr 2018 Creating a True “Self” Image with Didi King
22 Mar 2018 Mix & Mingle at Eno Vino
09 Mar 2018 OPEN's 9th Annual Dinner
08 Feb 2018 Mix & Mingle Featuring Community Shares
18 Jan 2018 Mix & Mingle Featuring Zendesk ERG
09 Nov 2017 OPEN Membership Appreciation Party
02 Nov 2017 Fitchburg Chamber Annual Joint Networking Event
19 Oct 2017 OPEN Art Exhibit and Networking Event
13 Sep 2017 The LGBTQ Professional in the Trump Era
20 Aug 2017 Pre-Pride Parade Continental Brunch
20 Jul 2017 OPEN Brewery Tour & Networking at Wisconsin Brewing Co
13 Jul 2017 LGBT+ Discrimination & the Psychological Impact
07 Jun 2017 OPEN at the Madison Mallards
24 May 2017 Breakfast with OPEN: How to Communicate Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Part 2
12 Apr 2017 Change Golf Instruction Golf Class and Networking
10 Mar 2017 OPEN Annual Dinner, Presented by Madison Gas & Electric (MG&E)
16 Feb 2017 Networking Kick-Off Event at Shamrock Bar
15 Dec 2016 HEAT UP the Holidays Party with OPEN
03 Nov 2016 OPEN Workshop: How to Communicate About Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
14 Oct 2016 Q Night Out with OPEN: Featuring "Commander" by Mario Correa
22 Sep 2016 OPEN's Annual Member Appreciation Party
21 Aug 2016 Pre-Pride Brunch
16 Jun 2016 Cruise On Lake Monona
19 May 2016 Breakfast with OPEN: Why Philanthropy in the LGBTQ Community is Critical
07 Apr 2016 OPEN Entrepreneur Session: Growing and Supporting LGBTQ-Owned Businesses
04 Feb 2016 2016 Annual Dinner, Presented by First Business Bank
17 Dec 2015 Annual HEAT UP the Holidays Party
05 Nov 2015 Workshop: 'How to REALLY Network' (New! Member Appreciation Gift)
08 Oct 2015 Member Appreciation Party: A Night at MMoCA
09 Aug 2015 Pride Brunch with OPEN Madison
18 Jul 2015 Dog Days of Summer with Spa Woof
10 Jun 2015 OPEN's Annual Betty Lou Cruise
14 May 2015 Breakfast with OPEN: Featuring Sheri Swokowski
26 Mar 2015 Networking Event: Meet the Candidates
05 Feb 2015 OPEN Madison's Annual Dinner
11 Dec 2014 HEAT UP the Holidays Party
12 Nov 2014 2014 Workplace Summit: Presented by OPEN Madison
23 Oct 2014 An Evening @ Winnebago Studios
25 Sep 2014 OPEN New Member Appreciation & Networking Event
09 Jul 2014 OPEN's Annual Betty Lou Cruise
22 May 2014 Breakfast with OPEN
20 Mar 2014 2014 Networking Kick-off Event
06 Feb 2014 5th Annual OPEN Dinner
01 Nov 2013 Artist Opening & Networking Event
23 Oct 2013 OPEN's LGBTQ Career Fair
19 Sep 2013 New Member Welcome & Networking Event
11 Jun 2013 OPEN's Annual Betty Lou Cruise
21 May 2013 “Retaining LGBT Professionals” Discussion and Networking Breakfast
08 Mar 2013 Dracula: A Rock Ballet at the Overture Center
20 Feb 2013 Speed Networking & New Member Welcome
31 Jan 2013 Fourth Annual OPEN Dinner presented by US Bank
15 Nov 2012 Edgewood Gallery Event presented by Edgewood College
06 Oct 2012 OPEN Career Fair presented by JP Morgan Chase
20 Sep 2012 Networking Event at HotelRED
15 Jul 2012 Billy Elliot Production at the Overture Center
15 Jul 2012 Networking for Billy Elliot - PRE SHOW ONLY
12 Jun 2012 Betty Lou Cruise
19 Apr 2012 OPEN/NGLCC Affiliation Kick-off Breakfast
08 Mar 2012 Member Appreciation / Networking Happy Hour
31 Jan 2012 Third Annual OPEN Dinner Celebration
17 Nov 2011 Come OUT to the Theater
19 Oct 2011 Member Appreciation / Networking Happy Hour
17 Sep 2011 OPEN Workplace Summit
21 Aug 2011 OPEN Brunch prior to Wisconsin Capitol Pride
19 Jul 2011 Betty Lou Cruise
15 Jun 2011 OPEN Happy Hour
11 May 2011 OPEN Breakfast Program
20 Apr 2011 OPEN Happy Hour
26 Jan 2011 OPEN ANNUAL DINNER
28 Oct 2010 OPEN Health Care Breakfast
21 Sep 2010 OPEN Arts Showcase and Networking Event
18 Aug 2010 OPEN Networking Event: Pride Kickoff Happy Hour
21 Jul 2010 Betty Lou Cruise
10 Jun 2010 Building Leaders with Cultural Competency
22 May 2010 Dick Wagner's Pink Plaque Tour
28 Apr 2010 OPEN Networking Event: Brickhouse BBQ Happy Hour
10 Mar 2010 OPEN Annual Dinner
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