A Lithuanian movie “How to Divorce During the War” screening at UW Madison Marquee cinema.

Thursday, Oct 8. Doors open at 6:30pm. Free.

Interview with the director Blaževičius on NPR here.

Save the date for Kūčios (Christmas Eve) celebration on December 13, 2026.

We will have the celebration at the same place as last year (Aubergine kitchen on Willy Street). More details will come later in the fall, but save the Sunday afternoon for our traditional holiday event.

Across the Atlantic, A Friendship Renewed: Vilnius Mayor Visits Madison

Valdas Benkunskas, Mayor of Vilnius, visited Madison, Wisconsin on March 20, 2026. He met with the Madison’s mayor and MVSC Board. Read more here.

Žaibas 35 Jubilee Celebration - Oct 24

Žaibas jubilee celebration on October 24, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. Let’s come to celebrate our dancing since 1991, all the great teachers and dancers through so many years and hours of practices. There will be a polka dj, dance floor, Lithuanian food and lots of dancers!

It is free, but we need an accurate head count. Please RSVP to madison@madisonvilnius.org or fill out this form.

We start gathering at 3pm at WilMar neighborhood center (504 S BREARLY ST, Madison, WI 53703 ).

Madison Lithuanians will be featured on TV!

During summer, a small TV crew came to Madison and interviewed several of us. The program name is “Dalelė Lietuvos.” If you follow them on facebook, you will learn more details and announcements on upcoming episodes.

The program about us is planned for October/November. The exact date is not known yet.

Currently, it is being shown on Saturdays at 8:30am on LRyto televizija. You can also watch it on Lrytas.lt website (https://tv.lrytas.lt/zyme/dalele-lietuvos) and on Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pasauliolietuva