Here’s a rundown of some of the major events happening this weekend in the Madison, Wis., area:

Concerts, Musicals, Other Performances

• William Shatner and Star Trek II: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 at Orpheum
• Bert Kreischer: Friday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 23 at Comedy Club
• Purple Veins: 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Majestic

Expos, Festivals, Conventions

• Black Women’s Wellness Day: 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Alliant Energy Center
• Monroe Street Festival: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 on Monroe Street
• Essen Haus Oktoberfest: noon Saturday, Sept. 22 at Essen Haus
• OktoBEERfest: 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Breese Stevens Field

Sports, Races

• Tri 4 Schools Family Mud Run: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Festival Park in Verona
• Madison Heart Walk and 5K Run: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Warner Park
• The Ride: 7 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 at Prairie Lakes in Sun Prairie