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SAT · MAY 30 · 1:30 PM

Changing Lanes Film Screening

ft. Ben Wolf, Janette Sadik-Khan, Jon Orcutt +3 more

Cactus Club· 2496 S Wentworth Ave
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Free film screening with a panel on safer streets — bike over and join the conversation.

Part I

The details

About this event

"Changing Lanes" is more than just a documentary; it's a call to action. As part of Wisconsin Bike Week, this screening at Cactus Club offers a deep dive into the power of community activism. The film highlights the efforts of local activists to redesign dangerous streets, featuring insights from notable figures like Janette Sadik-Khan and David Byrne.

Stick around after the screening for a panel discussion that promises to inspire and inform. With the director and local transportation advocates on hand, it's a chance to engage with the issues and explore solutions. Whether you're a cyclist or just curious about urban planning, this event offers a unique perspective on making streets safer for everyone.

From the organizer

Join us to kick off Wisconsin Bike Week with the free screening of Changing Lanes, a documentary by Ben Wolf. After the film, stick around for a panel featuring the director, local transportation officials, and advocates to inspire action.

Getting in

  • Free — Just Show Up

  • Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

Pro tips

  • Transit & bike

    The event is at Cactus Club, easily accessible via the Green Line bus. The stop is just a block away, making it convenient for public transit users.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy3/5
ZenMosh Pit
SpiritualNostalgic
Conversational

Who'll Be There

Expect a diverse crowd including local activists, community members interested in urban planning, families, and individuals concerned about transportation safety. Likely a mix of ages, but skewing towards adults and young professionals.

How the Room Feels

Seated throughoutQuiet expectedLow light

What You'll Leave With

Just the experience

Who It's For

Social style:
Audience-style
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Seated throughoutQuiet expectedLow light

The crowd

Audience-shaped. You watch; the room is not here to talk to you.

You'll leave with

Just the experience

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